Dividend Declaration

13 Apr 2006 07:00

Caterpillar Inc12 April 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2006 Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend Rate PEORIA, IL -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today declared a quarterly cashdividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share on its common stock, payable May20, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business April 24, 2006. This maintains the dividend rate for the previous quarter. About Caterpillar Inc. For 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2005 sales and revenues of $36.33 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. More information is available atwww.cat.com. Caterpillar contact:Rusty L. DunnCorporate Public Affairs(309) 675-4803Dunn_Rusty_L@cat.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange