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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 8, 2024)

Filed April 8, 2024For Securities:GE

Summary

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report by General Electric Company (GE), primarily focused on providing unaudited pro forma financial information. This information is presented as Exhibit 99.1 and includes a pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2023, and pro forma statements of earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Investors should note that this pro forma data reflects the expected financial impact of significant events, likely related to the ongoing separation of GE HealthCare and the intended spin-off of GE Vernova, on a combined or post-transaction basis. This filing itself does not contain new operational results or transactional details, but rather the adjusted financial picture. The pro forma financial statements are crucial for understanding the potential future financial state and performance of GE, particularly as it transitions into GE Aerospace. Investors should review these statements to grasp the standalone GE Aerospace's expected financial structure and profitability, factoring in the elimination of divested businesses. The accompanying notes will provide further detail on the assumptions and methodologies used in preparing this pro forma information, which is essential for a comprehensive analysis of the company's future prospects as a more focused aerospace entity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing is an amendment to a prior 8-K, introducing pro forma financial information.
  • 2Includes unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2023.
  • 3Presents unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss) for fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021.
  • 4Pro forma data is designed to show the expected financial impact of significant corporate actions (e.g., spin-offs).
  • 5This information is critical for assessing the financial profile of the remaining GE entity, GE Aerospace.
  • 6The filing incorporates forward-looking statements regarding GE Aerospace's future performance and financial condition.
  • 7Specific risks and uncertainties that could impact GE Aerospace's actual results are detailed, referencing the Form 10-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with unaudited pro forma financial information. This information is intended to show how the company's financial statements would look if certain significant corporate events, such as spin-offs or acquisitions, had occurred at an earlier date. It helps investors understand the expected financial position and performance of the remaining GE entity (GE Aerospace) post-transactions.

This filing includes unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of financial position as of December 31, 2023, and unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Notes to these financial statements are also provided.

No, this filing does not contain new actual operational or financial results for GE. It consists of 'pro forma' information, which is hypothetical and adjusted to reflect the impact of past transactions as if they had occurred at an earlier point in time. The actual historical results would be found in other SEC filings like the 10-K or 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events, not past ones. In this filing, they relate to GE Aerospace's expected future business performance, financial condition, and strategic plans. These statements often use words like 'expect,' 'anticipate,' or 'intend' and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections.