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CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2007)

Filed January 26, 2007For Securities:CAT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Caterpillar Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006, as detailed in a press release issued on January 25, 2007.

When an 8-K is 'furnished,' the information is provided to the SEC for public disclosure but does not carry the same legal liabilities as if it were formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Caterpillar is not subject to liability for misstatements or omissions under that specific section for the furnished information.

No, Caterpillar Inc. explicitly states that it assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this report in the future. Investors should rely on the information as of the date of its original disclosure.

The actual financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006 are detailed in the press release dated January 25, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to refer to that press release for the specific financial figures.