Summary
General Electric (GE) filed an 8-K on October 21, 2016, to report its third-quarter 2016 financial results. The primary purpose of this filing was to make these results publicly available, which were released on the company's investor relations website. This report highlights GE's ongoing financial performance and operational updates for the period. Investors should note that while the information is furnished, specific sections like the Condensed Statement of Earnings, Summary of Operating Segments, and Condensed Statement of Financial Position are deemed filed and subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Highlights
- 1GE released its unaudited third-quarter 2016 financial results on October 21, 2016.
- 2The results were made available on GE's investor relations website (www.ge.com/investor-relations).
- 3Exhibit 99 of the 8-K contains the detailed third-quarter 2016 financial results.
- 4Certain financial statements within Exhibit 99 are officially 'filed' and subject to specific SEC regulations.
- 5This 8-K serves as a formal notification of the company's quarterly performance to the market.
- 6The filing is for informational purposes, with specific sections considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed' to limit liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except for specified financial statements.