form8k_4q09results.htm
 
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): January 27, 2010
 
 
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 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 27, 2010, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 (furnished hereunder as Exhibit 99.1).


Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d)
Exhibits:
 
   
99.1
4th Quarter 2009 Results Press Release dated January 27, 2010
       


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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.
 
     
     
January  27, 2010
By:
/s/ James B. Buda
 
   
James B. Buda
 
   
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary