8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 15, 2007)

Filed August 15, 2007For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on August 15, 2007, to announce the upcoming public release of its July 2007 Dealer Statistics. This report, scheduled for release on August 16, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, provides key insights into the company's sales performance through its global dealer network. Investors can access this information via a dedicated telephone recording at (309) 675-8000 or through the company's investor relations website at www.cat.com/investor, where a PDF version will be available. This filing, under Regulation FD, ensures that material information is disseminated to all investors simultaneously. The company also provided its standard 'Safe Harbor' statement, cautioning that actual results may differ from forward-looking statements due to various economic and market factors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of July 2007 Dealer Statistics release date: August 16, 2007.
  • 2Release time: 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 3Information accessible via dedicated phone line: (309) 675-8000.
  • 4PDF version of the report available on the company's investor website: www.cat.com/investor.
  • 5Filing made under Regulation FD to ensure simultaneous dissemination of information.
  • 6Company reiterates its 'Safe Harbor' statement regarding forward-looking statements and risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the upcoming release of Caterpillar's July 2007 Dealer Statistics, ensuring that this information is made available to all investors simultaneously in compliance with Regulation FD.

The July 2007 Dealer Statistics can be accessed by calling a dedicated phone recording at (309) 675-8000 or by visiting Caterpillar's investor relations website at www.cat.com/investor, where a PDF version will be available.

The July 2007 Dealer Statistics are scheduled to be publicly released on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Dealer Statistics typically provide an overview of sales performance and trends through Caterpillar's extensive worldwide dealer network. For investors, these statistics can offer insights into the demand for Caterpillar's products, regional sales performance, and potential indicators of future revenue and earnings trends in the construction and mining equipment sectors.