8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 19, 2006)

Filed October 19, 2006For Securities:CAT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on October 19, 2006, primarily serves as a notification regarding the upcoming public release of September 2006 Dealer Statistics. The company announced that these statistics, which provide key insights into dealer activity and sales trends, would be made available on Friday, October 20th, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Investors can access this information via a telephone recording or through the company's investor relations website. While the filing itself does not contain the actual dealer statistics, it signals to investors the availability of important operational data that can influence their assessment of the company's performance and market position. The release of these statistics is a routine disclosure mechanism for Caterpillar, allowing stakeholders to monitor trends in its sales and distribution network, which is crucial for understanding the company's underlying business health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2006, to announce the upcoming release of September 2006 Dealer Statistics.
  • 2The September 2006 Dealer Statistics were scheduled for public release on Friday, October 20, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 3Investors can access the dealer statistics through a dedicated telephone recording at (309) 675-8000.
  • 4A PDF version of the dealer statistics report will also be available on Caterpillar's investor relations website: www.cat.com/investor.
  • 5The filing includes a standard 'Safe Harbor' statement regarding forward-looking statements and potential risks that could affect actual results.
  • 6This 8-K is a Regulation FD Disclosure, ensuring that material information is disseminated broadly and simultaneously to all investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide advance notice to investors about the upcoming public release of Caterpillar's September 2006 Dealer Statistics, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The September 2006 Dealer Statistics were released on Friday, October 20, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. You could access them via a phone recording at (309) 675-8000 or by visiting the investor relations section of Caterpillar's website (www.cat.com/investor) for a PDF version.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the actual September 2006 Dealer Statistics. It serves solely as a notification that the statistics will be released shortly and provides the details on how to access them.

While not detailed in this specific filing, Caterpillar's Dealer Statistics typically provide key operational data related to sales trends, inventory levels, and other performance indicators from its global dealer network. This information is valuable for assessing the company's sales performance and market demand.