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8-K filed January 6, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker CAT CIK 0000018230
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Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed elected Chairman; Umpleby retiring April 1, 2026

CATERPILLAR INC

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

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.”

SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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