Summary
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2007, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006. The filing primarily consists of a press release containing these results, which were also announced on January 25, 2007. Investors should note that this 8-K filing is furnished, not filed, meaning it is for informational purposes and does not carry the same liabilities as a formally filed document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The company also explicitly states it has no obligation to update this information in the future.
Key Highlights
- 1Caterpillar Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006.
- 2The results were disseminated via a press release on January 25, 2007, and furnished with this 8-K filing on January 26, 2007.
- 3The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement related to the press release.
- 4This 8-K filing is furnished and does not constitute a 'filed' report under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5Caterpillar Inc. disclaims any obligation to update the information provided in this report.
- 6The filing does not incorporate the information by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.