Source-grounded facts extracted from CATERPILLAR INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent at the 2026-06-10 meeting.
“Proposal 4 - Shareholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent The proposal requesting that the Board of Directors amend the Company's governing documents to permit shareholder action by written consent was not approved based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 127,707,438 195,268,191 2,477,721 68,032,649”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2026-06-10 meeting.
“Proposal 3 - Company Proposal - Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The proposal requesting that the shareholders of the Company approve executive compensation, on an advisory basis, was approved with the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 307,919,503 15,792,946 1,740,901 68,032,649”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-06-10 meeting.
“Proposal 2 - Company Proposal - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The proposal requesting ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was approved with the following vote: For Against Abstain 372,882,425 19,911,190 692,384”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-10 meeting.
“Proposal 1 - Company Proposal - Election of Directors All nominees for election to the Company’s Board of Directors named in the Proxy Statement were elected, each to a one-year term, with the following vote: Director For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Joseph E. Creed 313,113,033 11,832,714 507,603 68,032,649 James C. Fish, Jr. 308,288,837 16,538,220 626,293 68,032,649 Lynn J. Good 323,118,292 1,773,531 561,527 68,032,649 Gerald Johnson 320,479,013 4,353,437 620,900 68,032,649 Nazzic S. Keene 321,589,855 3,001,338 862,157 68,032,649 David W. MacLennan 316,380,421 8,437,215 635,714 68,032,649 Judith F. Marks 320,418,944 4,488,540 545,866 68,032,649 Debra L. Reed-Klages 316,254,559 8,655,657 543,134 68,032,649 Susan C. Schwab 315,235,222 9,709,139 508,989 68,032,649 Rayford Wilkins, Jr. 315,044,827 9,550,171 858,352 68,032,649”
CATERPILLAR INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $17.4, EPS $5.47.
“Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results First Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2026 2025 Sales and Revenues $17.4 $14.2 Profit Per Share $5.47 $4.20 Adjusted Profit Per Share $5.54 $4.25”
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.””
CATERPILLAR INC incurred revolving credit of $5.0 billion maturing August 28, 2030.
“The Three-Year Facility Agreement, among other things, extends the expiration date of the 2022 Three-Year Facility to August 28, 2028 and provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.0 billion, and the Five-Year Facility Agreement, among other things, extends the expiration date of the 2022 Five-Year Facility to August 28, 2030 and provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $5.0 billion.”
CATERPILLAR INC incurred revolving credit of $3.0 billion maturing August 28, 2028.
“the expiration date of the 2022 Three-Year Facility to August 28, 2028 and provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.0 billion, and the Five-Year Facility Agreement, among other things, extends the expiration date of the 2022 Five-Year Facility to August 28, 2030 and provides for an unsecured revolving”
CATERPILLAR INC incurred revolving credit of $3.5 billion with Citibank, N.A. maturing August 27, 2026.
“On August 28, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “364-Day Facility”) among Caterpillar, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (“Cat Financial”), Caterpillar International Finance Designated Activity Company (“CIF”), Caterpillar International Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l. (“CIF LUX”) and Caterpillar Finance Kabushiki Kaisha (“CFKK” and, together with Caterpillar, Cat Financial, CIF and CIF LUX, the “Borrowers”), certain financial institutions named therein (the “Banks”), Citibank, N.A. (the “Agent”), Citibank Europe plc, UK Branch (the “Local Currency Agent”), and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (the “Japan Local Currency Agent”), which provides an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.5 billion (the “364-Day Aggregate Commitment”) that expires on August 27, 2026.”
D. James Umpleby III changed role as Executive Chairman of the Board at CATERPILLAR INC.
“Mr. Umpleby will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer until May 1, 2025, at which point he will become Executive Chairman of the Board.”
Joseph E. Creed was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On April 15, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on April 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Joseph E. Creed (49) as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective May 1, 2025, succeeding D. James Umpleby III.”
Daniel M. Dickinson departed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On April 7, 2025, Daniel M. Dickinson communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Nazzic Keene was appointed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Nazzic Keene to serve on the Board, effective November 1, 2024.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $15.8, EPS $5.75.
“1Q 2024 Earnings Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2024 Results First Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2024 2023 Sales and Revenues $15.8 $15.9 Profit Per Share $5.75 $3.74 Adjusted Profit Per Share $5.60 $4.91 Please see a reconciliation of GAAP to --- EX-99.2 (EX-99.2) --- Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”, “we””
David L. Calhoun departed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On April 1, David L. Calhoun communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported Full Year 2023 results: revenue $67.1 billion, EPS $20.12 per share.
“Full-year sales and revenues in 2023 were $67.1 billion, up 13% compared with $59.4 billion in 2022. The increase reflected favorable price realization and higher sales volume, driven by higher sales of equipment to end users, partially offset by the impact from changes in dealer inventories. Operating profit margin was 19.3% in 2023, compared with 13.3% in 2022. Adjusted operating profit margin was 20.5% in 2023, compared with 15.4% in 2022. Full-year profit was $20.12 per share in 2023, compared with profit of $12.64 per share in 2022.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported Fourth Quarter 2023 results: revenue $17.1 billion, EPS $5.28 per share.
“Sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $17.1 billion, a 3% increase compared with $16.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating profit margin was 18.4% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 10.1% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating profit margin was 18.9% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 17.0% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth-quarter 2023 profit per share was $5.28, compared with $2.79 profit per share in the fourth quarter of 2022.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $16.8 billion, EPS $5.45.
“Caterpillar Reports Third-Quarter 2023 Results Third Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2023 2022 Sales and Revenues $16.8 $15.0 Profit Per Share $5.45 $3.87 Adjusted Profit Per Share $5.52 $3.95 ● Third-quarter 2023 sales and revenues increased 12% to $16.8 billion ● Third-quarter 2023 profit per share of $5.45; adjusted profit per share of $5.52 ● Returned $1.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the quarter”
Joseph E. Creed was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On October 11, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company” or “Caterpillar”) appointed Joseph E. Creed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2023.”
CATERPILLAR INC incurred revolving credit of up to $3.15 billion with Citibank, N.A. maturing August 29, 2024.
“which provides an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.15 billion (the “364-Day Aggregate Commitment”) that expires on August 29, 2024.”
CATERPILLAR INC amended Five-Year Facility Amendment with Caterpillar Inc. valued at Amendment extending expiration date to August 31, 2028 (effective 2023-08-31).
“̈ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Creation of Revolving Credit Facilities On August 31, 2023, Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “364-Day Facility”) among Caterpillar, Caterpillar Financial”
CATERPILLAR INC amended Three-Year Facility Amendment with Caterpillar Inc. valued at Amendment extending expiration date to August 31, 2026 (effective 2023-08-31).
“On August 31, 2023, Caterpillar entered into (i) Amendment No. 1 to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Three-Year Facility), dated August 31, 2023 (the "Three-Year Facility Amendment"), which amended the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Three-Year Facility) dated September 1, 2022 (the "Three-Year Facility")”
CATERPILLAR INC entered into 364-Day Facility with Citibank, N.A., Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch, MUFG Bank, Ltd. valued at $3.15 billion unsecured revolving credit facility expiring August 29, 2024 (effective 2023-08-31).
“On August 31, 2023, Caterpillar Inc. ("Caterpillar") entered into a Credit Agreement (the "364-Day Facility") among Caterpillar, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation ("Cat Financial"), Caterpillar International Finance Designated Activity Company ("CIF") and Caterpillar Finance Kabushiki Kaisha ("CFKK" and, together with Caterpillar, Cat Financial and CIF, the "Borrowers"), certain financial institutions named therein (the "Banks"), Citibank, N.A. (the "Agent"), Citibank Europe PLC, UK Branch (the "Local Currency Agent"), and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (the "Japan Local Currency Agent"), which provides an unsecured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.15 billion (the "364-Day Aggregate Commitment") that expires on August 29, 2024.”
Kelly A. Ayotte resigned as member of the Board of Directors at CATERPILLAR INC.
“accepted the previously tendered resignation of Kelly A. Ayotte, effective August 8, 2023, as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors”
CATERPILLAR INC reported Second Quarter results: revenue $17.3 billion, EPS $5.67.
“Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT ) announced second-quarter 2023 sales and revenues of $17.3 billion, a 22% increase compared with $14.2 billion in the second quarter of 2022.”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders rejected Civil Rights, Non-Discrimination and Return to Merits Audit at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 9 - Shareholder Proposal - Civil Rights, Non-Discrimination and Return to Merits Audit The proposal requesting that the Board of Directors commission an audit analyzing the impacts of the Company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policies was not approved based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 6,236,964 353,646,222 4,429,032 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders rejected Report on Activities in Conflict-Affected Areas at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 8 - Shareholder Proposal - Report on Activities in Conflict-Affected Areas The proposal requesting that the Company report on business activities in conflict-affected and high-risk areas was not approved based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 51,666,560 307,250,497 5,395,160 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders rejected Lobbying Disclosure at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 7 - Shareholder Proposal - Lobbying Disclosure The proposal requesting the Board of Directors annually provide additional disclosure on the Company’s direct and indirect lobbying and grassroots policy and procedures, payments and decision-making processes was not approved based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 105,105,356 254,563,554 4,643,307 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders rejected Report on Corporate Climate Lobbying in Line with Paris Agreement at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 6 - Shareholder Proposal - Report on Corporate Climate Lobbying in Line with Paris Agreement The proposal requesting that the Board of Directors issue a report describing if, and how, Company lobbying and policy influence activities align with the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit average global warming was not approved based on the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 102,172,952 257,373,570 4,765,695 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Approval of Caterpillar Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 5 – Company Proposal – Approval of Caterpillar Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan The proposal requesting that the shareholders of the Company approve the Plan was approved with the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 343,730,656 18,868,155 1,708,848 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Executive Compensation Votes at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 4 - Company Proposal - Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Executive Compensation Votes The proposal requesting that the shareholders of the Company approve executive compensation, on an advisory basis, every one, two or three years received the following votes: One Year Two Years Three Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 354,150,471 1,253,898 7,540,750 1,367,098 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 3 - Company Proposal - Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation The proposal requesting that the shareholders of the Company approve executive compensation, on an advisory basis, was approved with the following vote: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 337,625,659 24,751,142 1,935,416 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Accounting Firm at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 2 - Company Proposal - Ratification of Independent Registered Accounting Firm The proposal requesting ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved with the following vote: For Against Abstain 422,584,139 17,764,420 1,070,640”
CATERPILLAR INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 1 - Company Proposal - Election of Directors All nominees for election to the Company’s Board of Directors named in the Proxy Statement were elected, each to a one-year term, with the following vote: Director For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Kelly A. Ayotte 337,153,577 26,152,270 1,006,370 77,106,982 David L. Calhoun 346,579,592 16,528,916 1,203,075 77,106,982 Daniel M. Dickinson 338,028,087 25,088,162 1,195,968 77,106,982 James C. Fish, Jr. 359,142,893 3,419,332 1,749,992 77,106,982 Gerald Johnson 352,698,931 10,450,262 1,163,025 77,106,982 David W. MacLennan 352,864,097 10,238,729 1,209,391 77,106,982 Judith F. Marks 357,546,076 4,757,086 2,009,055 77,106,982 Debra L. Reed-Klages 351,717,023 11,231,803 1,363,391 77,106,982 Susan C. Schwab 347,508,232 15,859,588 944,396 77,106,982 D. James Umpleby III 340,583,197 22,564,980 1,164,040 77,106,982 Rayford Wilkins, Jr. 351,375,110 11,855,308 1,081,800 77,106,982”
CATERPILLAR INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $15.9 billion, EPS $3.74.
“per share) 2023 2022 Sales and Revenues $15.9 $13.6 Profit Per Share $3.74 $2.86 Adjusted Profit Per Share $4.91 $2.88 ● First-quarter 2023 sales and revenues increased 17% to $15.9 billion ● First-quarter 2023 profit per share of $3.74; adjusted profit per share of $4.91 ● Re turned $1.0 billion to s hareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the”
James Fish Jr. was appointed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“the Board appointed two new directors, Judith Marks and James Fish, Jr., in each case effective March 1, 2023.”
Judith Marks was appointed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“the Board appointed two new directors, Judith Marks and James Fish, Jr., in each case effective March 1, 2023.”
Edward Rust departed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On January 27, 2023, Edward Rust communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported Full Year 2022 results: revenue $59.4 billion, EPS $12.64.
“Full-year sales and revenues in 2022 were $59.4 billion, up 17% compared with $51.0 billion in 2021. The increase reflected favorable price realization and higher sales volume, driven by the impact from changes in dealer inventories, increased services and higher sales of equipment to end users. Dealers increased their inventories $2.4 billion in 2022, while remaining about flat in 2021. Full-year profit was $12.64 per share in 2022, compared with profit of $11.83 per share in 2021.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported Fourth Quarter 2022 results: revenue $16.6 billion, EPS $2.79.
“Sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $16.6 billion, a 20% increase compared with $13.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth-quarter 2022 profit per share was $2.79, compared with $3.91 profit per share in the fourth quarter of 2021.”
CATERPILLAR INC reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $15.0, EPS $3.87.
“Caterpillar Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Results Third Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2022 2021 Sales and Revenues $15.0 $12.4 Profit Per Share $3.87 $2.60”
Gary Michael Marvel retired as Chief Accounting Officer at CATERPILLAR INC.
“follows the previously announced retirement of Gary Michael Marvel as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer.”
William E. Schaupp was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William E. Schaupp, age 50 as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Schaupp's appointment is effective April 1, 2022”
Gary Michael Marvel departed as Chief Accounting Officer at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On February 2, 2022, Gary Michael Marvel, Chief Accounting Officer of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to retire effective April 1, 2022.”
Miles D. White departed as Director at CATERPILLAR INC.
“On February 1, 2022, Miles D. White communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
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