Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced on October 14, 2020, that it will maintain its quarterly cash dividend at $1.03 per share, payable on November 20, 2020, to shareholders of record as of October 26, 2020. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby emphasized the company's strong balance sheet, allowing for consistent dividend payment through economic cycles. Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since its inception and has increased it annually for 27 consecutive years, positioning itself as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat Index.

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• Maintaining a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share reflects financial stability.
• Caterpillar has a long-standing history of dividend payments, enhancing shareholder confidence.
• Recognition as a Dividend Aristocrat indicates strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and three cents ($1.03) per share of common stock, payable on November 20, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 26, 2020.

"Caterpillar's dividend has remained a high priority through all economic cycles, and I am pleased our strong balance sheet supports maintaining our dividend this quarter," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. For 27 consecutive years, Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders and is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat Index.

About Caterpillar
Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2019 sales and revenues of $53.8 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Services offered throughout the product life cycle, cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise set Caterpillar apart, providing exceptional value to help our customers succeed. The company principally operates through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Caterpillar's actual results may differ materially from those described or implied in our forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) global and regional economic conditions and economic conditions in the industries we serve; (ii) commodity price changes, material price increases, fluctuations in demand for our products or significant shortages of material; (iii) government monetary or fiscal policies; (iv) political and economic risks, commercial instability and events beyond our control in the countries in which we operate; (v) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates; (vi) our ability to develop, produce and market quality products that meet our customers' needs; (vii) the impact of the highly competitive environment in which we operate on our sales and pricing; (viii) information technology security threats and computer crime; (ix) inventory management decisions and sourcing practices of our dealers and our OEM customers; (x) a failure to realize, or a delay in realizing, all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures; (xi) union disputes or other employee relations issues; (xii) adverse effects of unexpected events; (xiii) disruptions or volatility in global financial markets limiting our sources of liquidity or the liquidity of our customers, dealers and suppliers; (xiv) failure to maintain our credit ratings and potential resulting increases to our cost of borrowing and adverse effects on our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets; (xv) our Financial Products segment's risks associated with the financial services industry; (xvi) changes in interest rates or market liquidity conditions; (xvii) an increase in delinquencies, repossessions or net losses of Cat Financial's customers; (xviii) currency fluctuations; (xix) our or Cat Financial's compliance with financial and other restrictive covenants in debt agreements; (xx) increased pension plan funding obligations; (xxi) alleged or actual violations of trade or anti-corruption laws and regulations; (xxii) additional tax expense or exposure, including the impact of U.S. tax reform; (xxiii) significant legal proceedings, claims, lawsuits or government investigations; (xxiv) new regulations or changes in financial services regulations; (xxv) compliance with environmental laws and regulations; (xxvi) the duration and geographic spread of, business disruptions caused by, and the overall global economic impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic; and (xxvii) other factors described in more detail in Caterpillar's Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

 

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Caterpillar Inc. in 2020?

Caterpillar Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share for 2020.

When will Caterpillar's dividend be paid in 2020?

The dividend will be paid on November 20, 2020.

What is the record date for Caterpillar's dividend payment?

The record date for the dividend payment is October 26, 2020.

How long has Caterpillar been paying dividends?

Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since it was formed and has increased it annually for 27 consecutive years.

What does it mean for Caterpillar to be a Dividend Aristocrat?

Being a Dividend Aristocrat means Caterpillar has consistently increased its dividend payments over a long period, highlighting financial strength.