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GE - General Electric Co (NYSE) 4:00 PM ET, 11/20/2009 
 Last: 15.59 Change: -0.17 %Change: -1.08% Volume: 63,915,925  
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General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)
3135 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06828-0001
Phone: (203) 373-2211
Fax: (203) 373-3131
http://www.ge.com
General Electric Company was incorporation in 1892. It is a technology, media and financial services company. The Company provides products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and industrial products. The operating businesses of the Company include Energy Infrastructure, Technology Infrastructure, NBC Universal, Capital Finance and Consumer & Industrial. Energy Infrastructure is engaged in the field of development, implementation and improvement of products and technologies that harness resources such as wind, oil, gas and water. Energy serves power generation, industrial, government and other customers worldwide with products and services related to energy production, distribution and management. It offers wind turbines as part of its renewable energy portfolio, which also includes solar technology. Water & Process Technologies offers water treatment solutions for industrial and municipal water systems including the supply and related services of specialty chemicals, water purification systems, pumps, valves, filters and fluid handling equipment for improving the performance of water, wastewater and process systems, including mobile treatment systems and desalination processes. Technology Infrastructure provides essential technologies to developed, developing and emerging countries. Around the world, it is helping build healthcare, transportation and technology infrastructure. Aviation produces, sells and services jet engines, turboprop and turbo shaft engines, and related replacement parts for use in military and commercial aircraft. Enterprise Solutions delivers integrated solutions that improve customers" productivity and profitability. Healthcare has expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, disease research, drug discovery and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. Transportation provides technology solutions for customers in a variety of industries including railroad, transit, mining, oil and gas, power generation and marine. NBC Universal is a media and entertainment company focused on the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Capital Finance offers a range of financial products and services worldwide. Services include commercial loans, operating leases, fleet management, financial programs, home loans, credit cards, personal loans and other financial services. Commercial Lending and Leasing offers a range of financial services worldwide. It has particular mid-market expertise, and offer loans, leases and other financial services to customers, including manufacturers, distributors and end-users for a variety of equipment and major capital assets. GE Money, through consolidated entities and associated companies, is a provider of financial services to consumers and retailers in over 50 countries around the world. Consumer & Industrial sells products that share several characteristics; competitive design, efficient manufacturing and effective distribution and service. Strong global competition rarely permits premium pricing, so cost control, including productivity, is key. It sells and services major home appliances including refrigerators, freezers, electric and gas ranges, cooktops, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, microwave ovens, room air conditioners, and residential water systems for filtration, softening and heating. Brands are GE Monogram(r), GE Profile(tm), GE(r), Hotpoint(r) and GE Cafe(tm). Consumer & Industrial also provides integrated electrical equipment and systems used to distribute, protect and control energy and equipment. The products are subject to regulation by FDA, as well as various laws that apply to claims submitted under Medicare, Medicaid or other government funded healthcare programs.
 Sector:Diversified Industrials 
 Number of Employees:323,000 
 Share Information
 Shares
 Outstanding:
10.65B 
 Market Cap:165.99B 
 Cash Flow (per sh):2.13 
 Book Value:11.04 
 Fundamentals
 EPS:1.11 
 P/E Ratio:14.05 
 Dividend:0.10 
 Yield:2.57 
 Management Effectiveness
 Return on Equity (1 year):10.10 
 Return on Assets (1 year):1.50 
 Return on Investment (1 year):2.50 
 Performance
 52wk High
 (12/8/2008):
19.30 
 52wk Low
 (3/4/2009):
5.73 
 Key Financials
Revenue Total Net Income Earnings/Share EBITDA Long Term Debt 
 2008$182.52B $17.41B $1.72 $57.48B $330.07B 
 2007$169.72B $22.21B $2.17 $58.56B $319.01B 
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