8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 19, 2013)

Filed July 19, 2013For Securities:GE

Summary

General Electric Company (GE) filed an 8-K on July 19, 2013, primarily to furnish its second-quarter 2013 earnings press release, dated July 19, 2013. This filing serves as a notification to investors regarding the company's financial performance for the period. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial statements, it directs investors to the attached press release for the specifics of GE's Q2 2013 results, including operational and financial condition updates. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it doesn't carry the same liability as a formally filed document but still provides crucial information about GE's recent performance. The core of the investor update lies within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99), which is incorporated by reference.

Key Highlights

  • 1GE filed an 8-K on July 19, 2013, to report its Q2 2013 earnings.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the company's earnings press release.
  • 3The press release, dated July 19, 2013, contains the detailed Q2 2013 financial results.
  • 4Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for specific performance data.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes.
  • 6This filing signals the release of GE's second-quarter financial performance to the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by General Electric Company is to officially furnish its second-quarter 2013 earnings press release to the SEC. This makes the Q2 earnings information publicly available through an official regulatory channel.

The detailed financial results for GE's second quarter of 2013 are contained within the press release dated July 19, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for the specific performance metrics.

Yes, 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. This means GE generally avoids the liabilities associated with formally filed information under that specific section, although it still serves as an important disclosure for investors.

GE announced its second-quarter 2013 earnings via a press release on July 19, 2013, which is the same day this 8-K filing was made.