8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 13, 2007)

Filed July 13, 2007For Securities:GE

Summary

General Electric Company (GE) filed an 8-K report on July 13, 2007, to disclose its second-quarter 2007 earnings results. The primary purpose of this filing was to provide investors with timely information regarding the company's financial performance for the period ending in June 2007, as detailed in an accompanying press release. This report serves as a regulatory mechanism to ensure that material financial information, such as earnings, is disseminated to the public in a consistent and timely manner. Investors can refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99) for specific details on GE's operational and financial outcomes during the second quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1GE filed an 8-K report on July 13, 2007, to announce its second-quarter 2007 earnings.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued by GE on the same date.
  • 3This report is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure and an announcement of results of operations and financial condition.
  • 4The press release, attached as Exhibit 99, contains the detailed information on GE's Q2 2007 earnings.
  • 5The filing was made pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Philip D. Ameen, Vice President and Comptroller, signed the report on behalf of General Electric Company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose General Electric Company's (GE) financial results for the second quarter of 2007 and to comply with Regulation FD by providing timely, non-public material information to all investors simultaneously.

The detailed information regarding GE's second-quarter 2007 earnings is provided in the press release dated July 13, 2007, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.

While the press release itself is not fully detailed in the 8-K text provided, it typically includes key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), segment performance, and potentially forward-looking guidance or commentary on the company's financial condition and outlook.

Based on the provided text, this 8-K filing is specifically for reporting the company's "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" (Item 2.02) and for "Regulation FD Disclosure" (Item 7.01), primarily related to the release of its Q2 2007 earnings. No other significant events or transactions are mentioned in this excerpt.