UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


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): April 19, 2002

 

 

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 I.D. 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

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

    1. Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

1 Underwriting Agreement

 

 

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.
 

CATERPILLAR INC.
   
   

April 19, 2002

By:

 /s/ James B. Buda
   

James B. Buda
   

Vice President

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

    1. Underwriting Agreement