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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2016)

Filed January 22, 2016For Securities:GE

Summary

This 8-K filing from General Electric (GE) on January 21, 2016, primarily serves to announce the release of their fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. The report indicates that these results were made available on the company's investor relations website on January 22, 2016, and includes a copy of the press release as an exhibit. While most of the information furnished is for informational purposes and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specific sections of the financial results, including the Condensed Statement of Earnings (Loss), Summary of Operating Segments, and Condensed Statement of Financial Position, are being formally filed. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99 for detailed financial performance and condition data for the period. This filing signals the conclusion of GE's 2015 performance reporting and provides the data points necessary for investors to assess the company's operational and financial health at year-end. It is crucial for investors to review the detailed financial statements within Exhibit 99 to understand revenue, profitability, segment performance, and the company's balance sheet.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Electric (GE) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2016, to report its Q4 and full-year 2015 financial results.
  • 2The financial results were released to the public via GE's investor relations website on January 22, 2016.
  • 3A press release containing the Q4 2015 financial results is attached as Exhibit 99 to this filing.
  • 4Specific financial statements from the release (Statement of Earnings, Operating Segments, Statement of Financial Position) are being formally filed with the SEC.
  • 5Most of the furnished information is for informational purposes and not considered "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except for the specifically noted financial statements.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99 for comprehensive details on GE's financial performance and condition for the fourth quarter and full year 2015.

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