What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this filing is to amend a previous 8-K report solely to correct a typographical error in the press release attached as an exhibit. The error involved the incorrect labeling of a financial results summary table as 'Second Quarter' instead of 'Third Quarter'.

Does this filing contain new financial results or significant updates from Caterpillar?

No, this filing does not introduce new financial results or significant updates. It is purely a technical amendment to correct a labeling error in a previously issued press release. The financial information itself and the substantive content of the original press release remain unchanged.

What was the specific error that was corrected?

The specific error corrected was a typographical mistake in the heading of a summary table within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. The heading was mistakenly labeled 'Second Quarter' and has been corrected to 'Third Quarter'.

Are the financial results reported in the press release affected by this correction?

No, the financial results themselves as reported for the third quarter of 2018 are not affected by this correction. The correction only addresses the title of the summary table where these results were presented, ensuring it accurately reflects the reporting period.

CAT 8-K: Earnings & Results

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This Form 8-K/A filing from Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on October 23, 2018, is an amendment to a previously filed 8-K report. The sole purpose of this amendment is to correct a minor typographical error in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. Specifically, the heading of a summary table on the first page of the press release was incorrectly labeled as 'Second Quarter' and has been corrected to 'Third Quarter'.

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1The filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report, not a new material disclosure.
2The amendment corrects a typographical error in the heading of a financial results summary table.
3The heading error was the mislabeling of 'Third Quarter' as 'Second Quarter'.
4The press release dated October 23, 2018, which reports on third-quarter 2018 financial results, remains the primary document referenced.
5No other information or financial data presented in the original filing has been modified.
6The correction pertains to the presentation of financial results for the period ending September 30, 2018.

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2018)

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