Caterpillar (CAT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, to be held virtually.

• Shareholders can access proxy materials and vote online or request paper copies.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR ratification of the auditor and executive compensation, and AGAINST a shareholder proposal on written consent rights.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors is up for shareholder vote.

• Ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm is proposed.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is included.

• Shareholder proposal on the right to act by written consent is presented, with board recommending AGAINST.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten nominees for the board are listed for election.

• Board provides recommendations on all voting items.