General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)
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 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.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: GE) |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £126,044.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 5.7% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £12,023.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (21.6%) |
| 2008 Employees | 323,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (1.2%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)
| Chairman and CEO | Jeffrey R. (Jeff) Immelt (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Vice Chairman and CFO | Keith S. Sherin Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CIO | Gary M. Reiner Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)
- CFM International, S.A.
- Société Factofrance
- Fanuc GE CNC Europe S.A.
- GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services
- GE Consumer & Industrial
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #5 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- Dow Jones Industrials
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #23 in FT Global 500
