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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): July 22, 2010
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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 230.425)
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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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Item 2.02.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On July 22, 2010, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting financial results for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010 (furnished hereunder as Exhibit 99.1).
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits:
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99.1
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2nd Quarter 2010 Results Press Release dated July 22, 2010
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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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July 22, 2010
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By:
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/s/ James B. Buda
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James B. Buda
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Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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