Caterpillar Construction Industries Chief to Address Investors at Bernstein Fireside Chat

## Caterpillar Executive to Engage Investors Ahead of Year-End Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced that Rod Shurman, Group President of Construction Industries, will participate in a fireside chat hosted by Chad Dillard of Bernstein on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to noon ET in North Carolina, according to a PR Newswire release. While the event is primarily investor-focused, the session carries relevance for the broader maritime and port infrastructure sectors, which rely heavily on Caterpillar's heavy equipment offerings — including marine engines, generators, and construction machinery used extensively in port development, dredging operations, and coastal infrastructure projects. Caterpillar remains one of the world's leading suppliers of power and propulsion solutions to the maritime industry, with its Cat-branded marine engines and power systems deployed across commercial vessels, offshore platforms, and port handling equipment globally. The Construction Industries segment, which Shurman leads, also supplies machinery integral to port expansion and waterway infrastructure projects worldwide. Investor sentiment toward Caterpillar's construction division is closely watched by maritime stakeholders, as capital expenditure trends in heavy construction often signal near-term demand for port modernisation and waterfront development activity. The Bernstein-hosted event is expected to address market conditions, equipment demand cycles, and the company's strategic positioning heading into 2027. No further details regarding the agenda or public access to the session were disclosed in the announcement. *Source: PR Newswire*