8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2011)

Filed January 21, 2011For Securities:GE

Summary

General Electric Company (GE) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2011, primarily to furnish its press release announcing fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 earnings. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements, it directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for comprehensive information regarding the company's performance. Investors should refer to this press release for specific details on GE's financial results for the period ended December 31, 2010. This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of significant financial information. The press release, incorporated by reference, is the primary source for understanding GE's operational and financial condition as reported for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2010. It's important to note that information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, but it remains crucial for investor understanding of the company's reported performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1GE announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 earnings via a press release filed with the 8-K.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the press release containing the earnings announcement.
  • 3Exhibit 99 of the filing contains the press release with detailed financial results for Q4 and FY 2010.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 5The furnished information under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This filing acts as an official notification of GE's reported financial results for the specified periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release issued by General Electric Company on January 21, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 in this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces and provides access to GE's reported earnings for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2010. It ensures that this key financial information is publicly disseminated through an SEC filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It primarily serves to attach and reference the press release (Exhibit 99) where those details can be found.

The information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. However, it is still considered crucial information for investors.