Caterpillar Inc DEFA14A, filed May 28, 2021
Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SHAREHOLDER UPDATE
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Dear Fellow Shareholders, Prior to our Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 9, 2021, please read our Proxy Statement to learn more about our board of directors, our governance practices, compensation programs and philosophy and other key items. We also encourage you to review four other important disclosures: our Diversity and Inclusion Report, EEO-1 Report, Climate and Energy Statement and our annual Sustainability Report where we introduce new sustainability goals to achieve by 2030.
Your vote is important. These additional documents are important components of the comprehensive and transparent disclosures provided to our shareholders. Thank you for your ongoing investment in and support of Caterpillar as we continue to execute our enterprise strategy for long-term profitable growth and shareholder value.
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