General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

3135 Easton Tpke.
Fairfield, CT 06828-0001 (Map)
Phone: 203-373-2211
Fax: 203-373-3131
http://www.ge.com

Overview

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 US's pre-eminent financial services providers. GE Capital, comprising commercial finance, commercial aircraft leasing, real estate, and energy financial services, is its largest segment. GE's other segments are Energy, Technology Infrastructure, and GE Home & Business Solutions.

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Key Numbers from Hoover's UK

Key financials for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

Company Type Public (NYSE: GE)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £97,096.4
1-Year Sales Growth (4.2%)
2010 Net Income (mil.) £7,526.7
1-Year Net Income Growth 5.6%
2010 Employees 287,000
1-Year Employee Growth (5.6%)
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Key people and executives for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

Vice Chairman; President and CEO, Global Operations John G. Rice
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Vice Chairman and CFO Keith S. Sherin
Managing Director Communications and Public Affairs, GE Capital Russell Wilkerson
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Top competitors of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

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  • #6 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
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  • #6 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)
  • #11 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
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