014 NEW UNUSUAL / ABNORMAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Beginning in Q1 2014, for all "Known Items" we are requesting all business units to indicate whether a control deficiency has been identified and reported (if applicable) in connection with these unusual / abnormal items. Please utilize the new column in the template to capture this information. In responding, please respond "Yes" if a control deficiency was identified and reported, "No" if the control deficiency was not identified and/or reported, or "N/A" if the item is not a result of a control deficiency.
We request that you report any material item that you are aware of that could affect Caterpillar Consolidated profit before tax in any future period. Items should be separated into the three sections of the attached template based on how likely the item is to occur and whether you know the amount or can estimate a range. Please note a template containing instructions has been attached. All units are asked to submit their information using this template.
If you have nothing to report, please confirm that fact through email reply in order to comply with SOX controls.