8-KItem 5.02 · Officer/Director ChangeItem 5.03 · Bylaws AmendmentItem 9.01 · Financial Statements

Caterpillar ($CAT) Board announced Executive Chairman D.

Filed with the SEC on January 6, 2026 · Summarized by InvestorsBot

Caterpillar ($CAT) Board announced Executive Chairman D. James Umpleby III will resign as a director effective Apr 1, 2026. Umpleby — CEO 2017–2025 — exits after 45 years of service. Press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. 👋🏗️ #Caterpillar #Leadership

Effective Apr 1, 2026 $CAT CEO Joseph E. Creed will assume Chairman of the Board and the Board size will be reduced from 10 to 9. Combination of CEO/Chair is a notable governance change for investors. ⚖️📉 #CorporateGovernance #InvestorAlert

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