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  Caterpillar, Inc.
  001-00768
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  Suite 100
  Irving
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  Officer
  Common Stock
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  6th Floor
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  10000
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  Issuer
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  5205 N. O'Connor  Blvd, Suite 100
  Irving
  TX
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