8k re: gordon parker
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): December 14, 2005
 
 
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
 
 
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.



December 14, 2005


Caterpillar Statement 

 
Mr. Gordon Parker, a valued member of the board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. since 1995, notified the board of directors at a meeting held on December 14, 2005, of his intention to retire from the Caterpillar board effective June 14, 2006.
 



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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.
 
 
 
CATERPILLAR INC.
   
   
December 16, 2005
By:
/s/ James B. Buda
   
   
James B. Buda
   
Vice President

 
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