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.