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NYSE: CAT CATERPILLAR INC 8-K

Caterpillar nominates Lynn Good to board, effective August 2026 if shareholders approve

Filed April 13, 2026 · Period ending April 7, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    Board nominated Lynn Good as director candidate for 2026 annual meeting, with appointment effective August 1, 2026 if elected by shareholders. Represents planned board refresh.

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Summary

Caterpillar's board has nominated Lynn Good as a new director candidate for shareholder vote at the company's 2026 annual meeting. If shareholders approve, Good will join the board effective August 1, 2026. This is a routine governance matter representing a planned refresh of board composition.

For retail investors, board nominations are typically low-impact events unless they signal strategic shifts or governance concerns. This appears to be standard board succession planning. Watch for Good's background and expertise in the proxy materials to understand what skills or perspectives the board is adding. The nomination will be formally presented to shareholders at the annual meeting for approval.

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