Where can I find the actual second-quarter 2003 earnings results for GE?

The detailed second-quarter 2003 earnings results for GE are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99(a) to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for the specific financial figures and commentary.

What are non-GAAP financial measures, and why are they included?

Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Companies use them to provide additional insights into their performance, often by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of ongoing operational results. GE has provided reconciliations to GAAP in Exhibit 99(b) so investors can understand the basis of these non-GAAP figures.

What is Regulation FD Disclosure?

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule that requires public companies to make public disclosure of material non-public information about their securities. This filing's inclusion under Regulation FD indicates that the information about GE's Q2 2003 earnings was simultaneously made available to the public through the press release.

GE 8-K SEC Disclosure — Jul 11, 2003

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This 8-K filing from General Electric Company (GE) on July 11, 2003, primarily serves to announce GE's second-quarter 2003 earnings. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial results but rather incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the specific earnings information and analysis. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99(a)) for the complete details of GE's performance during the second quarter of 2003. Importantly, the filing notes that the press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. GE has provided reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures in a separate exhibit (Exhibit 99(b)). This ensures transparency and allows investors to understand the adjustments made when evaluating GE's financial performance.

Key Highlights

1GE announced its second-quarter 2003 earnings on July 11, 2003.
2The official earnings details are provided in a press release attached as Exhibit 99(a).
3The filing incorporates the press release by reference, making it an integral part of the 8-K.
4Non-GAAP financial measures are included in the press release.
5Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures are provided in Exhibit 99(b) for transparency.
6The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure and Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report (Jul 11, 2003)

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