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CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Feb 9, 2021)

Filed February 9, 2021For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on February 9, 2021, primarily to disclose administrative changes to its corporate structure in Delaware. The company has updated its registered agent and registered office, appointing Corporation Service Company as the new registered agent and designating a new office address in Wilmington, Delaware. These changes were formalized through a Certificate of Change and subsequently integrated into a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, both filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on February 3, 2021. While these changes are largely administrative and do not appear to reflect a shift in the company's operational strategy or financial performance, investors should note that any filings impacting corporate governance are important for understanding the company's legal and administrative framework. The filing also includes various exhibits detailing these corporate amendments and their integration into the company's foundational documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K on February 9, 2021, reporting corporate administrative changes.
  • 2The company has changed its registered agent to Corporation Service Company.
  • 3A new registered office address has been established at 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, Delaware.
  • 4These changes were approved by the Board of Directors and effective as of February 3, 2021.
  • 5A Certificate of Change and a Restated Certificate of Incorporation were filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.
  • 6The Restated Certificate of Incorporation integrates the changes without further substantive amendments.
  • 7The filing includes exhibits detailing the Certificate of Change and the Restated Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report administrative changes to Caterpillar Inc.'s corporate structure in Delaware, specifically the change of its registered agent and registered office.

No, this filing is primarily administrative. Changing a registered agent and office is a standard corporate housekeeping matter and typically does not directly impact a company's day-to-day business operations or financial performance.

A Restated Certificate of Incorporation consolidates all previous amendments into a single, clear document. In this case, it served to integrate the changes to the registered agent and office into the company's primary charter document, ensuring all provisions are presented cohesively.

The new registered agent for Caterpillar Inc. is Corporation Service Company.