Caterpillar Inc: group president Denise C. Johnson to retire

What happened

• The company announced that Denise C. Johnson is transitioning from her position as group president of Resource Industries, effective Nov 1, 2026. The company issued a press release in connection with Ms. Johnson’s retirement.
• The board appointed Derrick York, current president of the Solar Turbines subsidiary and senior vice president of the company, as group president of Resource Industries, effective Nov 1, 2026. The board appointment was made on Oct 14, 2026.

Key details

• Denise C. Johnson’s transition/retirement effective Nov 1, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and dated Oct 15, 2026.
• Derrick York was appointed by the board on Oct 14, 2026 and will assume the role effective Nov 1, 2026.
• Items reported: Item 5.02 (departure of directors or certain officers) and Item 8.01 (other events).

Why it may matter

• Item 5.02 reports the departure or change in status of a certain officer (group president of Resource Industries). Item 8.01 reports an other event (the board appointment of a new group president).
• The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.