Attached files
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| EX-5.2 - EX-5.2 - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | a17-10074_5ex5d2.htm |
| EX-8.2 - EX-8.2 - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | a17-10074_5ex8d2.htm |
| EX-8.1 - EX-8.1 - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | a17-10074_5ex8d1.htm |
| EX-5.1 - EX-5.1 - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP | a17-10074_5ex5d1.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2017
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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Delaware |
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001-11241 |
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37-1105865 |
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(STATE OR OTHER |
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(COMMISSION FILE |
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(IRS EMPLOYER |
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2120 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee |
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37203-0001 |
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 341-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 30, 2017, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (the “Company”) commenced its program for the issuance from time to time of the Company’s Medium-Term Notes, Series I (the “Medium-Term Notes”). Any such issuance will be under the Company’s previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-217029) (the “Registration Statement”) and the related Prospectus dated March 30, 2017 and Prospectus Supplement dated March 30, 2017 relating to the Medium-Term Notes, as each may be amended from time to time.
On March 30, 2017, the Company also recommenced its program for the issuance from time to time of the Company’s PowerNotes® (the “PowerNotes”). Any such issuance will be under the Registration Statement and the related Prospectus dated March 30, 2017 and Prospectus Supplement dated March 30, 2017 relating to the PowerNotes, as each may be amended from time to time.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Report and as Exhibits to the Registration Statement:
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to the legality of the Medium-Term Notes. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Leslie S. Zmugg, as to the legality of the PowerNotes. |
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8.1 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to certain federal tax matters concerning the Medium-Term Notes. |
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8.2 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to certain federal tax matters concerning the PowerNotes. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1). |
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23.2 |
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Consent of Leslie S. Zmugg (included as part of Exhibit 5.2). |
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23.3 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 8.1). |
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23.4 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 8.2). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation | ||
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By: |
/s/ Leslie S. Zmugg | |
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Name: |
Leslie S. Zmugg |
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Title: |
Secretary |
Date: March 30, 2017
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to the legality of the Medium-Term Notes. |
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5.2 |
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Opinion of Leslie S. Zmugg as to the legality of the PowerNotes. |
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8.1 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to certain federal tax matters concerning the Medium-Term Notes. |
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8.2 |
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Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP, as to certain federal tax matters concerning the PowerNotes. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 5.1). |
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23.2 |
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Consent of Leslie S. Zmugg (included as part of Exhibit 5.2). |
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23.3 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 8.1). |
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23.4 |
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Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included as part of Exhibit 8.2). |