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GE PowerHaul Locomotives for Freightliner Arrive in UK [Press Release]
Business Wire | 14 days 3 hours 20 minutes ago
Freightliner Group Ltd. and GE Transportation announced today that Freightliner have taken delivery of the first PowerHaul locomotives – introducing state-of-the-art technology to the UK’s rail freight market.


Richland Hospital Introduces First Digital Mammography System to Its Medical Imaging Department Offering [Press Release]
Business Wire | 37 days 22 hours 40 minutes ago
October is a significant month in the history of breast cancer. It is of course Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 2009 is the 10th anniversary of digital mammography being introduced by GE Healthcare in 1999. October is also the month that Richland Hospital introduces a new GE Healthcare Senographe Essential mammography system as part of the hospital’s medical imaging department. GE Healthcare, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) made the announcement of the system acqu...


GE Transportation Helps Mine Efficiency Through Wheel Modernizations [Press Release]
Business Wire | 24 days 6 hours 25 minutes ago
GE Transportation’s Mining division announced today the successful upgrade of more than 40 haul trucks since July for various mines to lower life cycle costs and improve availability and productivity of assets during the current economic downturn.


Imaging Systems from GE Healthcare Spotlight the Possibilities of Connected Oncology Care at ASTRO 2009 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 23 days 23 hours 46 minutes ago
According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. In the United States, about 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime. The sooner a cancer is detected and treatment begins, the better the patient’s chances for survival.


Axeda Announces Wireless Alliance Agreement With ORBCOMM [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 25 days 1 hour 55 minutes ago
...loss or decline or slowdown in the growth in business from the Asset Intelligence division of General Electric Company ("GE" or "General Electric" or "GEAI"), other value-added resellers or VARs and international value-added resellers...


Reportlinker Adds Global Wholesalers Industry [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 27 days 19 hours 30 minutes ago
...Wholesale Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Company - The Home Depot, Inc, Wolseley plc, and...Wholesale Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown by Company -AB Electrolux, General Electric Company, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V...


GE Aviation Investment Further Strengthens Ohio's Global Leadership Position in the Aerospace Industry [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 17 days 16 hours 37 minutes ago
...growing global nature of the company. More than 50 percent of GE...Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company , is a world-leading provider...components as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems...


Don't Miss Out! Two Weeks Left to Register for the 2010 IR Global Rankings [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 40 days 1 hour 30 minutes ago
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Richard R. Stewart is Appointed to TAS Board of Directors [Press Release]
Business Wire | 26 days 6 hours 1 minute ago
TAS, provider of energy conversion solutions, announced today the election of Richard R. Stewart to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stewart brings significant industry and international experience to TAS’ board. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Aero Energy, a division of GE Energy, and as an officer of General Electric Company from 1998 until his retirement in December 2006. From 1972 to 1998, Mr. Stewart served in various positions of increasing responsibility at Stewart ...


W. James McNerney, Jr., Elected to IBM Board of Directors [Press Release]
Business Wire | 27 days 23 hours 5 minutes ago
The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors today elected W. James McNerney, Jr., to the board. Mr. McNerney, 60, is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company.


MISYS PLC - Company Secretary Change [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 83 days 10 hours 53 minutes ago
1 September 2009 MISYS plc Company Secretary Change


Fitch Solutions: BofA, Citgroup CDS & Liquidity Signal Reversal of Fortune [Press Release]
Business Wire | 41 days 6 hours 15 minutes ago
In a heavy earnings week, the most notable development is the continued short-term renaissance for many financial companies, especially among some of the bigger market names, according to Fitch Solutions in its latest update on Global CDS Spreads/Liquidity Scores for companies scheduled to come out with earnings announcements in the coming week.


2010 IR Global Rankings with FREE and PAID options: FINAL Registration Deadline is Today [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 24 days 3 hours 55 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ Consult NY (


Don't Miss Out! The Registration Period for the 2010 IR Global Rankings Ends TOMORROW! [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 25 days 1 hour 51 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ Consult NY (


Moog Announces Intention To Acquire [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 80 days 7 hours 53 minutes ago
...Systems, an operating unit of General Electric Company (GE), to purchase its flight...include (i) fluctuations in general business cycles for commercial...customers, such as The Boeing Company, for a significant percentage...





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Company: General Electric Company
Industry: Commercial Lending
Website: http://www.ge.com

From turbines to TV, from household appliances to power plants, General Electric (GE) is plugged in to businesses that have shaped the modern world. The company produces -- take a deep breath -- aircraft engines, locomotives and other transportation equipment, kitchen and laundry appliances, lighting, electric distribution and control equipment, generators and turbines, and medical imaging equipment. GE is also one of the preeminent financial services companies in the US. General Electric Capital, comprising commercial finance, consumer finance, aircraft leasing, real estate, and energy financial services, is its largest segment. Other operations include the NBC television network.


Key Numbers

Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 182,515 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Sales 5.7 (2008)
Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) 17,410 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Net Income -21.6 (2008)
Number of Employees 323,000 (2008)
One-year % Growth in Number of Employees -1.2 (2008)
Fiscal Year-End December