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 9, 2013 | ||||
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: | ||||
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |||
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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On October 9, 2013, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”) approved an amendment to Article II, Section 3(d) of Caterpillar’s Bylaws, effective October 9, 2013, to provide for majority voting in uncontested elections of directors.
The amended Bylaws and a copy marked to show changes are attached as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 respectively. Exhibit 3.1 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
3.1 Bylaws of Caterpillar Inc., as amended and restated as of October 9, 2013
3.2 Marked Bylaws of Caterpillar Inc.
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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 hereunto duly authorized. | ||
CATERPILLAR INC. | ||
October 9, 2013 | By: | /s/James B. Buda |
James B. Buda | ||
Executive Vice President, Law and Public Policy | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX | |
Exhibit No. | Description |
3.1 | Bylaws of Caterpillar Inc., as amended and restated as of October 9, 2013 |
3.2 | Marked Bylaws of Caterpillar Inc. |