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Caterpillar, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action

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CompanyCaterpillar, Inc.
CourtUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Case Number17-cv-01713
JudgeHonorable Sharon J. Coleman
Class PeriodFebruary 19, 2013 through March 1, 2017
Security TypeSecurities

Case Background:

This is a federal securities fraud class action lawsuit on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Caterpillar, Inc. (“Caterpillar”) (NYSE: CAT) securities between February 19, 2013 and March 1, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”). 

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Caterpillar unlawfully used foreign subsidiaries to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes; (2) discovery of the foregoing conduct would subject the company to heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential criminal sanctions; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Current Status of Case:

On September 26, 2018, the Court granted Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. This action has concluded.

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Please complete this form and list your purchase and sale transaction(s) for Caterpillar, Inc. (“Caterpillar”) (NYSE: CAT) securities between February 19, 2013 and March 1, 2017, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"):

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