Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Identification of Directors and Business Experience

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Identification of Executive Officers and Business Experience

Information required by this Item appears in Item 1D of this Form 10-K.

Family Relationships

There are no family relationships between the officers and directors of the company.

Legal Proceedings Involving Officers and Directors

If applicable, information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Identification of Audit Committee

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Shareholder Recommendation of Board Nominees

Information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

If applicable, information required by this Item relating to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated by reference from the 2024 Proxy Statement.

Code of Ethics

Our Worldwide Code of Conduct (Code), first published in 1974 and most recently updated in 2019, sets a high standard for honesty and ethical behavior by every director and employee, including the principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. The Code is posted on our website at www.Caterpillar.com/code. To obtain a copy of the Code at no charge, submit a written request to the Corporate Secretary at 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75039. We post on our website at www.Caterpillar.com/code any required amendments to or waivers granted under our Code pursuant to SEC or New York Stock Exchange disclosure rules.