Kyle J. Epley's Form 3 Filing and Power of Attorney for Caterpillar Inc. Securities

This SEC Form 3 filing discloses the initial beneficial ownership of Caterpillar Inc. securities by Kyle J. Epley, the company's Chief Financial Officer, as of May 1, 2026. The filing reveals Epley holds 15,973 shares of common stock directly and an additional 3,186 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. He also holds substantial equity compensation including 40,110 employee stock options granted between 2020-2026 under Caterpillar's Long-Term Incentive Plans, with exercise prices ranging from $127.60 to $752.18 and expiration dates extending to 2036. Additionally, he holds 5,889 phantom stock units under the company's Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan, which will be settled in cash upon retirement. The filing includes a Power of Attorney executed on April 9, 2026, authorizing designated Caterpillar employees to file future SEC reports on Epley's behalf related to his securities transactions and ownership.