Summary
General Electric Company (GE) filed an 8-K report on January 20, 2012, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its fourth-quarter 2011 earnings. This filing provides investors with the company's financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2011, as communicated in an accompanying press release. The report itself does not contain extensive new financial details beyond what is presented in the press release, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Highlights
- 1GE announced its fourth-quarter 2011 earnings via a press release.
- 2The 8-K filing's main purpose was to submit the earnings press release as an exhibit.
- 3The information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act liabilities.
- 4The press release, dated January 20, 2012, contains the key financial results for GE's Q4 2011.
- 5Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for specific financial data and operational commentary.
- 6This filing serves as the official notification of GE's Q4 2011 results as per SEC requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially furnish General Electric Company's press release announcing its fourth-quarter 2011 earnings and financial results to the SEC.
The detailed financial results are located in the press release dated January 20, 2012, which is included as Exhibit 99 in this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.
This 8-K filing itself does not contain new analysis or commentary. All management commentary and specific financial details are expected to be within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99).
The information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section.