Caterpillar Inc. Files 8-K for Debenture Agreement
Ticker: CAT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 3, 2025 · CIK: 18230
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Caterpillar Inc (CAT) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 5 |
| Reading Time | 6 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1.00, $3.5 billion, $100 m, $3.0 b, $5.0 billion |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt, financing, material-agreement
Related Tickers: CAT
TL;DR
CAT filed an 8-K for a new debenture agreement maturing in 2035.
AI Summary
On August 28, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement related to its Series 5.3 Debentures due September 15, 2035. This filing also indicates the creation of a direct financial obligation for the registrant. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a significant financial commitment or change in debt structure for Caterpillar, which could impact its financial leverage and future investment capacity.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard disclosure of a debt agreement and does not inherently indicate new risks.
Key Players & Entities
- CATERPILLAR INC. (company) — Filer
- CAT:Sec5.3DebenturesDueSeptember152035Member (dollar_amount) — Debenture Series
- September 15, 2035 (date) — Debenture Maturity Date
- August 28, 2025 (date) — Event Date
FAQ
What type of material definitive agreement did Caterpillar Inc. enter into?
Caterpillar Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement related to its Series 5.3 Debentures due September 15, 2035.
What is the maturity date of the Series 5.3 Debentures mentioned in the filing?
The Series 5.3 Debentures have a maturity date of September 15, 2035.
What is the accession number for this 8-K filing?
The accession number for this filing is 0001104659-25-087011.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing was on August 28, 2025.
What is Caterpillar Inc.'s fiscal year end?
Caterpillar Inc.'s fiscal year ends on December 31.
Filing Stats: 1,414 words · 6 min read · ~5 pages · Grade level 14.6 · Accepted 2025-09-03 16:06:11
Key Financial Figures
- $1.00 — change which registered Common Stock ($1.00 par value) CAT The New York Stock Exc
- $3.5 billion — rrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.5 billion (the "364-Day Aggregate Commitment") th
- $100 m — ggregate amount up to the equivalent of $100 million, and Cat Financial, CFKK, the Jap
- $3.0 b — rrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $3.0 billion, and the Five-Year Facility Agree
- $5.0 billion — rrowers in an aggregate amount of up to $5.0 billion. The Credit Facilities are available f
- $9 billion — in consolidated net worth not less than $9 billion at all times. Caterpillar's consolidate
Filing Documents
- tm2524597d2_8k.htm (8-K) — 44KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 1353KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-2.htm (EX-10.2) — 98KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-3.htm (EX-10.3) — 94KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-4.htm (EX-10.4) — 69KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-5.htm (EX-10.5) — 1397KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-6.htm (EX-10.6) — 102KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-7.htm (EX-10.7) — 103KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-8.htm (EX-10.8) — 75KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-9.htm (EX-10.9) — 1394KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-10.htm (EX-10.10) — 112KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-11.htm (EX-10.11) — 121KB
- tm2524597d2_ex10-12.htm (EX-10.12) — 68KB
- tm2524597d2_8kimg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- 0001104659-25-087011.txt ( ) — 6051KB
- cat-20250828.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- cat-20250828_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 26KB
- cat-20250828_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 36KB
- cat-20250828_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 25KB
- tm2524597d2_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CATERPILLAR INC. September 3, 2025 By: /s/ Derek Owens Derek Owens Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel