form8k_0408pricing.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
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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 1, 2008
 
 
CATERPILLAR INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
 
1-768
(Commission File Number)
 
 
37-0602744
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 NE Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
61629
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (309) 675-1000
 
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:
 
 
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Item 8.01. Other Events


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Continuing our long-standing commitment of providing optimal value to our customers and stockholders, Caterpillar is announcing price actions of up to 5% on products worldwide. This action includes adjustments to list prices and merchandising support.
 
This price action is a result of current general economic conditions and industry factors.  Details by product will be released to dealers in the coming weeks, and will vary across geographic regions and products.

 



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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
CATERPILLAR INC.
   
   
April 1, 2008
By:
/s/James B. Buda
   
James B. Buda
   
Vice President



 


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