form8k_3q09results.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): October 20, 2009
 
 
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
 
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 20, 2009, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 (furnished hereunder as Exhibit 99.1).


Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d)
Exhibits:
 
   
3rd Quarter 2009 Results Press Release dated October 20, 2009
       
 
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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.
 
     
     
October 20, 2009
By:
/s/ James B. Buda
 
   
James B. Buda
 
   
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 

 
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