8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 17, 2007)

Filed May 17, 2007For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on May 17, 2007, to announce the upcoming release of its April 2007 Dealer Statistics. This report is a routine disclosure and provides investors with an update on the company's sales performance as reflected through its dealer network. The statistics are scheduled to be made public on Friday, May 18, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Investors can access this information via a telephone recording at (309) 675-8000, where an audio recording will be available. Additionally, a PDF version of the April 2007 Dealer Statistics will be accessible on Caterpillar's investor relations website (www.cat.com/investor). This filing serves as a timely indicator of ongoing business activity and market demand for Caterpillar's products.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of April 2007 Dealer Statistics release.
  • 2Release date for the statistics: Friday, May 18, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. CST.
  • 3Information will be available via a telephone recording.
  • 4A PDF version of the statistics will be posted on the company's investor website.
  • 5The filing falls under Regulation FD Disclosure.
  • 6Includes a standard Safe Harbor statement regarding forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide timely disclosure of Caterpillar's April 2007 Dealer Statistics, in accordance with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors have simultaneous access to material information.

Investors can obtain the April 2007 Dealer Statistics by calling (309) 675-8000 for a recorded message or by visiting the Caterpillar investor relations website (www.cat.com/investor) for a PDF version.

The April 2007 Dealer Statistics will be publicly released on Friday, May 18, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific numerical data of the April 2007 Dealer Statistics. It serves as an announcement of when and how that data will be made available to the public.