Form 4 Filing for Joseph E. Creed

Joseph E. Creed, Chief Executive Officer of CATERPILLAR INC, acquired 18 phantom stock units on May 26, 2026. These units are economically equivalent to common stock and will be settled in cash upon retirement or separation from service. The acquisition occurred at a price of $908.55 per unit, resulting in a post-transaction ownership of 11,001 units. This filing is Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.