8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 19, 2007)

Filed July 19, 2007For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K report on July 19, 2007, to disclose the upcoming release of its June 2007 Dealer Statistics. This report serves as an advance notification of a data release that provides insights into the company's sales performance through its dealer network. Investors and interested parties are directed to access this information via a telephone recording or the company's investor relations website on July 20, 2007. The filing also reiterates Caterpillar's position as a global leader in infrastructure development and equipment manufacturing, highlighting its extensive history and significant 2006 revenues. The report includes a standard "Safe Harbor" statement, cautioning investors about the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. announced the upcoming release of its June 2007 Dealer Statistics.
  • 2The dealer statistics will be publicly available on July 20, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 3Investors can access the information via a dedicated phone line ((309) 675-8000) which will feature an audio recording.
  • 4A PDF version of the June 2007 Dealer Statistics will be available on Caterpillar's investor relations website (www.cat.com/investor).
  • 5The filing provides context about Caterpillar's global leadership in construction and mining equipment, with 2006 sales of $41.517 billion.
  • 6The report includes a 'Safe Harbor' statement, warning that forward-looking statements may differ from actual results due to various factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide advance notification to investors and the public about the upcoming release of Caterpillar's June 2007 Dealer Statistics, which are important indicators of the company's sales performance.

The June 2007 Dealer Statistics will be released on Friday, July 20, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. You can access this information by calling (309) 675-8000 to hear an audio recording, or by visiting the investor relations section of Caterpillar's website (www.cat.com/investor) for a PDF version.

The 'Safe Harbor' statement is a standard legal disclaimer that warns investors that statements about future events or expectations (forward-looking statements) may not come to pass. It indicates that actual results could differ materially from those predicted due to various risks and uncertainties, such as economic conditions, currency fluctuations, market acceptance, and competitive changes. Investors should consider these potential risks when evaluating the company's outlook.