Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) board, executives and insiders

Date	Insider	Type	Shares	Price	Value
Nov 2, 2026	James C. Fish, Jr. Director	Buy	1,000	$620.39	$620K
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	4,831	$813.72	$3.9M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	1,280	$812.09	$1.0M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	5,035	$811.31	$4.1M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	3,041	$810.31	$2.5M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	2,137	$809.08	$1.7M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	2,639	$808.20	$2.1M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	6,135	$807.41	$5.0M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	3,382	$806.31	$2.7M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	1,351	$805.36	$1.1M
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	520	$803.86	$418K
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	750	$803.39	$603K
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	280	$802.10	$225K
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	540	$801.10	$433K
Aug 28, 2026	Joseph E. Creed Chief Executive Officer	Sale	480	$800.19	$384K
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	1,491	$906.73	$1.4M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	1,191	$907.98	$1.1M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	2,302	$908.76	$2.1M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	1,568	$909.70	$1.4M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	402	$910.65	$366K
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	2,259	$905.73	$2.0M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	1,605	$911.92	$1.5M
May 14, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	1,787	$904.70	$1.6M
May 13, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	2,650	$910.24	$2.4M
May 13, 2026	Denise C. Johnson Group President	Sale	3,546	$909.46	$3.2M

Board and executive changes

Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

Oct 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Denise C. Johnson is transitioning from her position as group president of Resource Industries, effective as of November 1, 2026. The Company issued a press release in connection with Ms. Johnson’s retirement, which press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Apr 10, 2026
Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer On April 8, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on April 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Kyle Epley as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew R.J. Bonfield. Mr. Bonfield will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until May 1, 2026, at which point he will remain an employee through his retirement from the Company on October 1, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing these changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Epley, 53, currently serves as a senior vice president of the Company, responsible for the Global Finance Services Division, a position he has held since 2019. Mr.
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Jan 6, 2026
Board Leadership Transition On January 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced the resignation of D. James Umpleby III as a member of the Board, effective April 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Umpleby currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board and previously served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer from 2017 to 2025. On the Effective Date, Joseph E. Creed, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a director on the Board, will assume the title of Chairman of the Board. The Board also decreased the size of the Board from ten to nine directors, effective as of the Effective Date. The Board thanks Mr. Umpleby for his forty-five years of service and unwavering commitment to the Company.
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Apr 15, 2025
Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer and Member of Board On April 15, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on April 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Joseph E. Creed (49) as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective May 1, 2025, succeeding D. James Umpleby III. Mr. Umpleby will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer until May 1, 2025, at which point he will become Executive Chairman of the Board. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing these changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Creed currently serves as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since November 1, 2023. Mr. Creed joined Caterpillar in 1997 and has held numerous positions of increased responsibility across multiple divisions of Caterpillar.
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Apr 9, 2025
On April 7, 2025, Daniel M. Dickinson communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Dickinson’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board is very grateful to Mr. Dickinson for his valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service.
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Apr 3, 2024
On April 1, David L. Calhoun communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Calhoun’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors is very grateful to Mr. Calhoun for his valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service.
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Oct 16, 2023
On October 11, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company” or “Caterpillar”) appointed Joseph E. Creed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2023. In this newly created position, Mr. Creed will report to D. James Umpleby III, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to Mr. Creed will be group presidents Tony Fassino of Construction Industries, Denise Johnson of Resource Industries and Bob De Lange of Services, Distribution and Digital. Mr. Creed’s replacement as Group President of Energy & Transportation will be named at a later date and will also report to the Chief Operating Officer. Andrew Bonfield, Chief Financial Officer, Suzette Long, Chief Legal Officer and, upon her retirement, her successor Derek Owens, and Cheryl Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer will continue reporting to Mr. Umpleby. Mr.
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Aug 9, 2023
On August 7, 2023, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) accepted the previously tendered resignation of Kelly A. Ayotte, effective August 8, 2023, as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors as a result of her recent announcement of her candidacy for the position of governor of New Hampshire. Ms. Ayotte’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors is very grateful to Ms. Ayotte for her valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service. Following their acceptance of Ms. Ayotte’s resignation, the Board decreased the size of the Board from 11 to 10 directors.
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Jun 20, 2023
On June 14, 2023, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) held a virtual 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting (the “Annual Meeting”), whereupon the Company’s shareholders approved the C aterpillar Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan was previously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, subject to shareholder approval, and became effective as of such shareholder approval. A description of the material features of the Plan is set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2023 (the “Proxy Statement”) under the heading “ Proposal 5 – Approval of Caterpillar Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, ” which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Feb 2, 2023
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. Departure of Director On January 27, 2023, Edward Rust communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Rust’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors is very grateful to Mr. Rust for his valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service. Election of Two New Directors The Company also announced that, on January 30, 2023, the Board appointed two new directors, Judith Marks and James Fish, Jr., in each case effective March 1, 2023. Both Ms. Marks and Mr. Fish will serve as members of the Board’s Audit Committee. In addition, Ms.
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Feb 15, 2022
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William E. Schaupp, age 50 as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Schaupp's appointment is effective April 1, 2022 and follows the previously announced retirement of Gary Michael Marvel as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Schaupp has served as the Company’s Finance Director, Global Finance Services Division since August 2021. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Schaupp served as Vice President and Controller and Chief Accounting Officer from July 2018 to July 2021 and Assistant Controller and Acting Controller from April 2018 to July 2018 and Director Corporate Audit Services from January 2017 to April 2018 of PPG Industries, Inc.
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Feb 8, 2022
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On February 2, 2022, Gary Michael Marvel, Chief Accounting Officer of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to retire effective April 1, 2022.
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Feb 7, 2022
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On February 1, 2022, Miles D. White communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) his decision not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. White’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors is very grateful to Mr. White for his valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service.
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Apr 16, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On April 16, 2021, Caterpillar Inc. (the "Company") announced that Mr. Juan Gallardo and Mr. William A. Osborn resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of April 14, 2021. Mr. Gallardo's and Mr. Osborn's decisions to resign were not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Company also announced that on April 14, the Board elected Mr. David W. MacLennan as a member of the Board effective the same day. Mr. MacLennan will serve as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr.
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Mar 3, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On February 25, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) elected Gerald Johnson as a member of the Board, effective March 1, 2021. Mr. Johnson will serve as a member of the Public Policy and Governance Committee. Mr. Johnson’s compensation will be consistent with the standard compensatory arrangement for non-employee directors described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2020, under the heading “Director Compensation.” A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Mr. Johnson is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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Oct 20, 2020
On October 14, 2020, William P. Ainsworth provided notice of his decision to retire as Group President, Caterpillar Inc. (the "Company"), effective December 31, 2020. Ramin Younessi also provided notice of his decision to retire as Group President of the Company on December 31, 2020. The Board of Directors of the Company has named Joseph E. Creed and Anthony D. Fassino as Group Presidents, effective January 1, 2021.
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Jan 27, 2020
On January 26, 2020, Caterpillar Inc. (the "Company") accepted the resignation of Dennis A. Muilenburg, effective immediately, as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Muilenburg's resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors is very grateful to Mr. Muilenburg for his valuable contributions and many years of dedicated and excellent service.
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Feb 19, 2019
On February 18, 2019, Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Thomas A. Pellette is transitioning from his position as group president of Construction Industries to become a senior vice president of the Company and president of Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, effective as of March 1, 2019. In connection with the change in Mr. Pellette’s responsibilities, his target annual cash incentive award will be 100% of his base salary. He will continue to be eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan and earn equity awards at levels consistent with his position and scope of responsibility.
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Feb 15, 2019
On February 13, 2019, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) appointed G. Michael Marvel, age 57, as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Marvel’s appointment is effective March 1, 2019 and follows the previously announced retirement of Jananne A. Copeland as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Marvel has served as the Company’s Director of Financial Reporting since August 2018 and between August 2013 and July 2018 served as Chief Financial Officer of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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Dec 14, 2018
(b) On December 11, 2018, Jananne A. Copeland, Chief Accounting Officer of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of her intention to retire effective March 1, 2019.
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Jun 14, 2018
As previously reported by Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2018 (the “Initial Form 8-K”), the Company announced that, effective May 4, 2018, Joe Creed was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, a role he assumed in addition to his Vice President duties. Mr. Creed is serving as interim Chief Financial Officer until September 1, 2018, the effective date of Mr. Andrew Bonfield’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer. This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed as an amendment to the Initial Form 8-K to report that on June 12, 2018, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved a grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Mr. Creed in connection with his new role.
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May 4, 2018
On May 3, 2018, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Andrew Bonfield as Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2018. Mr. Bonfield will succeed Brad Halverson, current Group President and Chief Financial Officer, whose previously reported retirement becomes effective May 4, 2018. As part of this transition, on April 30, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Finance Services Division (FSD) Vice President Joe Creed as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, 2018, a role he will assume in addition to his Vice President duties. Once Mr. Bonfield joins Caterpillar, Mr. Creed will continue serving in his capacity as FSD Vice President. Mr. Bonfield Mr. Bonfield, 55, most recently served as Group Chief Financial Officer and board member of National Grid plc, a British multinational electricity and gas utility company. Prior to Mr.
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Apr 10, 2018
On April 6, 2018, Robert B. Charter provided notice of his decision to retire as Group President, Customer & Dealer Support of Caterpillar Inc. (the "Company"), effective June 1, 2018. In connection with Mr. Charter’s retirement, the Company has entered into a Retention and Retirement Agreement with Mr. Charter (the “Agreement”), dated April 6, 2018. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement: • Mr. Charter will receive a cash payment of $2,967,125 payable as soon as practicable after his retirement. • Mr. Charter’s outstanding equity awards will be treated in accordance with their terms, except that the performance-based restricted stock unit award granted to Mr. Charter in 2017 will remain outstanding following Mr. Charter’s retirement. Pursuant to their terms, the equity awards made to Mr. Charter in March 2018 will be forfeited in their entirety and provide no value to Mr. Charter.
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Feb 21, 2018
In a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 1, 2017 (the “Original 8-K”), Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) disclosed that its Group President and Chief Financial Officer, Bradley M. Halverson, provided notice of his decision to retire effective March 2, 2018. The Company is filing this amendment to the Original 8-K to disclose that the effective date of Mr. Halverson’s retirement has been changed to May 4, 2018.
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Jan 5, 2018
Jesse J. Greene Jr. retired from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) and the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board effective December 31, 2017. The retirement is the result of Mr. Greene reaching the Company’s mandatory retirement age for directors as provided in the Company’s Guidelines on Corporate Governance Issues and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company. 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. CATERPILLAR INC. January 5, 2018 By: /s/ Suzette M. Long Suzette M. Long General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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Oct 2, 2017
On September 28, 2017, Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. notified Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision, effective immediately, to resign as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors as a result of his recent confirmation by the U.S. Senate to the position of U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mr. Huntsman’s decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.
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Aug 10, 2017
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On August 9, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) elected Kelly Ayotte as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Ayotte will serve as a member of the Public Policy and Governance Committee. Ms. Ayotte’s compensation will be consistent with the standard compensatory arrangement for non-employee directors described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2017, under the heading “Director Compensation.” A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Ms. Ayotte is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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Aug 1, 2017
On July 31, 2017, Bradley M. Halverson provided notice of his decision to retire as Group President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Inc. (the "Company"), effective March 2, 2018. In connection with Mr. Halverson’s retirement, the Company has entered into a Retention and Retirement Agreement with Mr. Halverson (the “Agreement”), dated July 31, 2017. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement: • Mr. Halverson will receive a cash payment of $2,612,250 payable as soon as practicable after his retirement. • Mr. Halverson’s outstanding equity awards will be treated in accordance with their terms, except that the performance-based restricted stock award granted to Mr. Halverson in 2017 will not be prorated. The Agreement also contains various covenants, including restrictive covenants relating to non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, confidentiality and cooperation.
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Apr 13, 2017
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) previously filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to report that on April 11, 2017 the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected Rayford Wilkins, Jr. as a director, effective immediately. At the time of the election, the Board had not made a determination regarding any committee assignments for Mr. Wilkins. On April 12, 2017, the Board appointed Mr. Wilkins as a member of the Audit Committee, effective on that date.
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Apr 12, 2017
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On April 11, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) elected Rayford Wilkins, Jr. as a member of the Board, effective immediately. The Board has not yet determined Mr. Wilkins’ committee assignments. Mr. Wilkins’ compensation will be consistent with the standard compensatory arrangement for non-employee directors described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2016, under the heading “Director Compensation.” A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Mr. Wilkins is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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Oct 17, 2016
On October 12, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caterpillar Inc. (the “Company”) appointed D. James Umpleby III (58) as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2017, succeeding Douglas R. Oberhelman who has elected to retire. Also on October 12, 2016, the Company’s Board elected David L. Calhoun (59) as the Company’s non-executive Chairman, effective April 1, 2017. In conjunction with Mr. Calhoun’s election as non-executive Chairman, Edward B. Rust, Jr. will relinquish his role as presiding director, but will remain a member of the Board. Mr. Oberhelman will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer until January 1, 2017 and will remain executive Chairman of the Board through March 31, 2017.
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Share price

$558.63+783% since 2016 board/officer change filed

Annual financials

From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).

Fiscal year	Revenue	Net income	Margin	Diluted EPS	Total assets
FY2025	$67.6B	$8.9B	13.1%	$18.81	$98.6B
FY2024	$64.8B	$10.8B	16.6%	$22.05	$87.8B
FY2023	$67.1B	$10.3B	15.4%	$20.12	$87.5B
FY2022	$59.4B	$6.7B	11.3%	$12.64	$81.9B
FY2021	$51.0B	$6.5B	12.7%	$11.83	$82.8B
FY2020	$41.7B	$3.0B	7.2%	$5.46	$78.3B
FY2019	$53.8B	$6.1B	11.3%	$10.74	$78.5B
FY2018	$54.7B	$6.1B	11.2%	$10.26	$78.5B