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): February 21, 2012
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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 240.14a-12)
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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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Jan.12
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Dec.11
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Nov.11
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Asia/Pacific
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UP 25%
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UP 31%
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UP 31%
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EAME*
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UP 16%
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UP 18%
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UP 32%
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Latin America
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UP 13%
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UP 10%
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UP 8%
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ROW**
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UP 18%
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UP 20%
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UP 25%
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North America
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UP 47%
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UP 51%
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UP 41%
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World
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UP 27%
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UP 30%
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UP 30%
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Jan.12
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Dec.11
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Nov.11
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Electric Power
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UP 24%
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UP 23%
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UP 16%
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Industrial*
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UP 1%
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UP 3%
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UP 6%
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Transportation**
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UP 21%
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N/A
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N/A
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Petroleum
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UP 29%
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UP 33%
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UP 34%
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Total
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UP 22%
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UP 18%
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UP 15%
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SIGNATURES
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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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February 21, 2012
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By:
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/s/James B. Buda
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James B. Buda
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Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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