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CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 12, 2008)

Filed March 12, 2008For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on March 12, 2008, to disclose information presented at an analyst meeting held on March 11, 2008, during CONEXPO-CON/AGG '08 in Las Vegas. The presentation, delivered by CEO Jim Owens, focused on Caterpillar's corporate strategy and goals. This filing is primarily informational, providing access to the transcript of the presentation which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. Investors can find details regarding Caterpillar's execution of its strategy and future objectives within the provided presentation transcript. While the company emphasizes that this information is not considered "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, it serves as an important disclosure for stakeholders seeking insight into management's outlook and operational direction. The report also includes standard Safe Harbor statements concerning forward-looking information and refers investors to its previously filed 10-K for a more comprehensive overview of risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. held an analyst presentation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG '08 on March 11, 2008.
  • 2The presentation was delivered by Chairman and CEO Jim Owens.
  • 3Key topics covered included the execution of Caterpillar's corporate strategy and corporate goals.
  • 4The transcript of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
  • 5The filing is made under Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01).
  • 6The company notes that the provided information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and it does not assume an obligation to update it.
  • 7Investors are directed to the company's website (www.cat.com/investor) for additional information and to its February 22, 2008 10-K filing for detailed risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with access to the presentation and discussion that took place during an analyst meeting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG '08, where Caterpillar's CEO outlined the company's corporate strategy and goals.

The detailed transcript of the presentation given by CEO Jim Owens on March 11, 2008, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference. You can also find this information on Caterpillar's investor relations website, www.cat.com/investor.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results. It primarily serves as a disclosure for information presented at an analyst meeting regarding corporate strategy and goals. For detailed financial information and risk factors, investors should refer to Caterpillar's other SEC filings, such as the 10-K filed on February 22, 2008.

The 'Regulation FD Disclosure' indicates that Caterpillar is providing this information to a broad audience simultaneously, preventing selective disclosure of material information. However, the company explicitly states that this information is not considered 'filed' for legal liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and they do not commit to updating it.