Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed elected Chairman; Umpleby retiring April 1, 2026

CATERPILLAR INC

D. James Umpleby III to retire as Executive Chairman and Board member after 45 years of service, effective April 1, 2026.
CEO Joseph E. Creed will assume the role of Chairman of the Board on the same date.
Board size reduced from ten to nine directors effective April 1, 2026.
Bylaws amended to change title of 'Presiding Director' to 'Lead Independent Director'.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

CATERPILLAR INC: Amended and restated Bylaws to change title of 'Presiding Director' to 'Lead Independent Director' (effective 2026-01-06).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2026-01-06

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On January 6, 2026, the Board approved and adopted amended and restated Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”). The Amended and Restated Bylaws reflect the change in title of the Board’s “Presiding Director” to “Lead Independent Director.”

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