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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM
8-K
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Current
Report
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Pursuant
to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date
of
Report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 31, 2005
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CATERPILLAR
INC.
(Exact
name
of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State
or
other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-768
(Commission
File Number)
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37-0602744
(IRS
Employer
Identification No.)
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100
NE Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois
(Address
of
principal executive offices)
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61629
(Zip
Code)
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Registrant's
telephone number, including area code:
(309) 675-1000
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Former
name
or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
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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:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR
230.425)
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR
240.13e-4(c))
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Item
7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure and Item 8.01. Other Events.
The
following
release was issued by Caterpillar Inc. on October 31, 2005. The furnishing
of
these materials is not intended to constitute a representation that such
furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the materials include material
investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. In addition,
the
Registrant does not assume any obligation to update such information in the
future.
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October
31,
2005
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Caterpillar
CEO Jim Owens Presents New Enterprise Strategy For 2010 and Beyond; Outlines
Plan to Achieve Breakthrough Product Quality, Superior Velocity and Profitable
Growth
Owens
sets bold
goals for profitable growth with focus on people and process
excellence
NEW
YORK, New York
- Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Owens told
a
group of financial analysts and institutional shareholders that as a global
leader, it is time for the company to take on new challenges and position itself
for future success. At a meeting Monday in New York, Owens presented the
company’s new enterprise strategy and goals, which are focused on delivering
Caterpillar’s Vision 2020.
“Now
is the time to
define the next set of hills to conquer. We have a clear blueprint to build
on
our successes and strengths,” said Owens. In his presentation, Owens commented
that the company is operating in an environment that is conducive to industry
growth and higher sales for years to come.
“We
have set
challenging but realistic goals for 2010 and beyond, and are committed to
achieving success that will reward customers, stockholders, and employees,” said
Owens. “It’s about being number one in every endeavor we pursue, affirming our
leadership in technology and innovation, and creating a great place to work.
These are the things that will take Caterpillar performance to the next
level.”
During
the event,
Owens provided an overview of the key goals for 2010:
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Achieve
breakthroughs in factory-delivered product
quality
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Be
#1 for
every major product group on every continent in the markets Caterpillar
serves
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Achieve
$50
billion in sales and revenues by
2010
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Deliver
EPS
growth which averages 15 to 20 percent annually through
2010
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Dramatically
improve earnings performance in any future economic downturn
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“Team
Caterpillar
is as well positioned as any company, in any industry, to succeed in the global
economy,” Owens said. “We’re excited to take on the challenges ahead of us -
because we have the right strategy, products, technology, footprint and people
to win.”
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An
archived replay
of the webcast and presentation visuals is available at http://www.cat.com/investor.
The webcast
presentation will also be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
following the event.
About
Caterpillar Inc.
For
80 years,
Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure and, in
partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and
sustainable change on every continent. With 2004 sales and revenues of $30.25
billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world’s leading manufacturer
of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and
industrial gas turbines. More information is available at www.cat.com.
SAFE
HARBOR
Certain
statements
in this release relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute
forward-looking statements involving known and unknown factors that may cause
actual results of Caterpillar Inc. to be different from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements. In this context, words such as
“expects,”“anticipates,”“intends,”“plans,”“believes,”“seeks,”“will,” or
other similar words and phrases often identify forward-looking statements made
on behalf of Caterpillar. It is important to note that actual results of the
company may differ materially from those described or implied in such forward
looking statements based on a number of factors and uncertainties, including,
but not limited to, changes in economic conditions, currency exchange rates
or
political stability; market acceptance of the company’s products and services;
significant changes in the competitive environment; changes in law, regulations
and tax rates; and other general economic, business and financing conditions
and
factors described in more detail in the company’s filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2004. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking
statements.
Caterpillar
contact:
Rusty
Dunn
Corporate
Public
Affairs
309-675-4803
dunn_rusty_l@cat.com
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Exhibits:
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99.1
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Handout
from
10/31/05 analyst meeting
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99.2
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Reconciliation
of Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Return on Invested
Capital
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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
thereunto duly authorized.
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CATERPILLAR
INC.
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October
31,
2005
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By:
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/s/
James
B. Buda
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James
B.
Buda
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Vice
President
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