Caterpillar Inc. Files 8-K on Officer Changes and Compensation

Ticker: CAT · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-compensation, corporate-governance, officer-changes

Related Tickers: CAT

TL;DR

CAT filed an 8-K detailing exec changes & comp. Watch for leadership shifts.

AI Summary

Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K on April 15, 2025, reporting events on April 9, 2025. The filing covers the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and details compensatory arrangements for these officers. It also includes financial statements and exhibits.

Why It Matters

This filing provides crucial information about leadership changes and executive compensation at Caterpillar, which can impact investor confidence and the company's strategic direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance and executive compensation matters, which typically do not pose immediate financial risk.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific officer positions were affected by the changes reported in the 8-K?

The filing indicates changes related to 'certain officers' but does not specify the exact positions in the provided text.

Were any directors elected or did any depart according to this filing?

Yes, the filing explicitly mentions 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers' and 'Election of Directors'.

What type of compensatory arrangements are detailed in the filing?

The filing states it covers 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers', but the specific details of these arrangements are not provided in the excerpt.

What is the exact date of the report?

The exact date of the report is April 15, 2025.

What is the earliest event date reported in this 8-K?

The earliest event date reported is April 9, 2025.

From the Filing

0001104659-25-034874.txt : 20250415 0001104659-25-034874.hdr.sgml : 20250415 20250415065358 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-034874 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250409 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250415 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250415 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CATERPILLAR INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000018230 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIP [3531] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 370602744 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00768 FILM NUMBER: 25837527 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5205 N. O'CONNOR BOULEVARD STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75039 BUSINESS PHONE: 9728917700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5205 N. O'CONNOR BOULEVARD STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: IRVING STATE: TX ZIP: 75039 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860623 8-K 1 tm2511879d2_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0000018230 0000018230 2025-04-09 2025-04-09 0000018230 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-04-09 2025-04-09 0000018230 CAT:Sec5.3DebenturesDueSeptember152035Member 2025-04-09 2025-04-09 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares       UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K   Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2025   CATERPILLAR INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Delaware   1-768   37-0602744 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S Employer Identification No.)   5205 N. O'Connor Blvd. Suite 100 , Irving , Texas   75039 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 972 ) 891-7700   Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:    ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)     ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)     ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))     ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class Trading Symbol (s) Name of each exchange which registered Common Stock ($1.00 par value) CAT The New York Stock Exchange 5.3% Debentures due September 15, 2035 CAT35 The New York Stock Exchange   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).   Emerging growth company  ¨   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨             Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory

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