http://www.genewsroom.com/subscribe/%2A/rss.xml en http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-authorizes-regular-quarterly-dividend-282653 FAIRFIELD, Conn.— February 12, 2016—The Board of Directors of GE (NYSE: GE) today declared a $0.23 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable April 25, 2016 to shareowners of record at the close of business on February 29, 2016. The ex-dividend date is February 25, 2016.   About GE Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:51:28 +0000 282653 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-and-statoil-announce-winners-open-innovation-challenge-focused-reducing-water Florence, 2 February 2016: GE and Statoil today announced the four winners of their Open Innovation Challenge, designed to utilize crowd sourcing to find solutions that reduce fresh water in shale oil and gas production.   Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:01:57 +0000 282636 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/4th-quarter-total-year-2015-earnings-282609 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – January 22, 2016 – GE has posted its fourth-quarter and total year 2015 financial results on its investor relations website at http://www.ge.com/investor-relations/ir-events/ge-4th-quarter-total-year-2015-earnings-webcast. The investor website will also host a webcast for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET with Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt, CFO Jeff Bornstein, and VP Investor Communications Matt Cribbins. Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:30:02 +0000 282609 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-hold-2016-shareowners-meeting-jacksonville-florida-282607 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – January 21, 2016 – GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it will hold its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareowners on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida.  GE holds its shareowners meeting in a different city each year to illustrate the diversity of the company’s businesses and the strength of its portfolio.     Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:25:06 +0000 282607 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/welcoming-innovation-revolution-pressure-rises-while-optimism-prevails-282603 New York, NY, January 19, 2016 – GE (NYSE: GE) today unveiled the results of its 2016 Global Innovation Barometer, which explores how business leaders and members of the public perceive the barriers to and opportunities for innovation in a complex global environment.    Tue, 19 Jan 2016 03:13:36 +0000 282603 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-agrees-sell-appliances-business-282595 FAIRFIELD, Conn – January 15, 2016 – GE announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Appliances business to Qingdao Haier Co., Ltd. (“Haier”) for $5.4 billion. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of GE and of Haier, and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including Haier shareholder approval, and regulatory approvals. The transaction is targeted to close in mid-2016.   Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:50:11 +0000 282595 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-moves-headquarters-boston-282587 FAIRFIELD, Conn. - GE today announced that it has selected Boston for its corporate headquarters location.   Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:08:48 +0000 282587 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-four-new-company-officers-282555 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — December 22, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] announced today the appointment of four new Company officers. Effective January 1, 2016, GE will have 193 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, helping to drive growth.   Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 282555 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-authorizes-regular-quarterly-dividend-282495 FAIRFIELD, Conn.—December 11, 2015—The Board of Directors of GE today declared a $0.23 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable January 25, 2016 to shareowners of record at the close of business on December 21, 2015. The ex-dividend date is December 17, 2015.   Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:01:42 +0000 282495 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-statement-appliances-business-282453 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – December 7, 2015 – GE announced today it has terminated its agreement to sell its Appliances business to Electrolux and will now pursue other options to sell the Appliances business.   GE is entitled to a break-up fee of $175 million from Electrolux. The Appliances business is performing well and GE will continue to run the business while it pursues a sale.     About GE   Mon, 07 Dec 2015 07:01:00 +0000 282453 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-chairman-and-ceo-jeff-immelt-statement-export-import-bank-reauthorization-282444 GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt today issued the following statement on the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, which was approved by Congress as part of a long-term transportation bill:   “Congress did the right thing today when it voted to reauthorize the U.S. ExIm bank.  On behalf of our employees and suppliers across the country, we applaud the leaders in both the House and Senate who made this possible.  It is excellent news for workers and businesses large and small who can now confidently compete and win deals globally.”   Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:24:58 +0000 282444 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-four-new-company-officers-282309 FAIRFIELD, Conn. - November 12, 2015- GE [NYSE:GE] announced today the appointment of four new Company officers. Effective December 1, GE will have 195 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or critical technology or functional roles.   Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:50:02 +0000 282309 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-increase-pension-payments-100000-pensioners-december-1-282288 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – November 9, 2015 – Today GE announced it will make a voluntary increase in its pension payments to about 100,000 eligible pensioners and surviving spouses - beginning with December 2015 pension checks. The increase provides more to those who have been retired the longest with annual benefit increases to pensioners ranging from $120 to $360. “We are pleased to provide this increase which recognizes the past achievements of GE retirees,” said Susan Peters, senior vice president, Human Resources, GE. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:00:16 +0000 282288 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-supply-1000-locomotives-indian-railways-282276 ·         $2.6 billion contract for GE over 11 years ·         GE will invest $200 million to build local manufacturing and service facilities   Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:50:19 +0000 282276 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-and-bhp-billiton-announce-global-partnership-improve-efficiency-and-reduce AUSTRALIA – Thursday 29 October 2015 – GE and BHP Billiton today announced a new partnership that will see the two companies work together to identify innovative solutions to meet growing global demand for resources including oil and gas, copper, iron ore and coal, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:12:39 +0000 282144 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-ecomagination-announces-partnerships-accelerate-innovation-water-and-energy Click here for the infographic Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:18:13 +0000 282141 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-signs-deals-build-power-plants-indonesia-and-maintain-national-rail-fleet-282111 Washington DC, 26 October 2015 -- GE (NYSE:GE) announced today the signing of four infrastructure projects valued at over $1 billion in the presence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, during his state visit to the United States. Three of the projects will be in the power sector and contribute an estimated 3 GW in capacity towards the country’s plan to provide more than 35 GW of additional power by 2019. The fourth project will provide maintenance services for 50 locomotives in PT Kereta Api Indonesia’s (PT KAI) rail fleet. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:37:24 +0000 282111 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-invest-1-billion-indonesia%E2%80%99s-power-oil-and-gas-and-healthcare-sectors-help Washington, DC —October 26, 2015—GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it will invest up to $1 billion in the power, oil and gas,  and healthcare sectors  to support Indonesia’s accelerated economic growth. The announcement was made on the sidelines of a meeting between the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, and the President of United States of America, Barack Obama. The investment will be made in tandem with GE’s participation in the country’s infrastructure build-out. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:39:11 +0000 282108 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-commences-exchange-offer-complete-separation-synchrony-financial-282051 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – October 19, 2015 – GE (NYSE: GE) today commenced an offer to exchange GE common stock for common stock of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) presently owned by GE. This exchange offer is in connection with the previously announced separation of Synchrony, the largest provider of private label credit cards in the United States*, from GE. The exchange offer is expected to conclude the week of November 16, 2015.   Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:31:02 +0000 282051 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-q315-earnings-282021 invent.ge/3Q15_Earnings Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:41:18 +0000 282021 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-comments-federal-reserve-boards-approval-synchrony-financial-application-become FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE (NYSE:GE) announced today that Synchrony Financial has received approval from the Federal Reserve Board to become a standalone savings and loan holding company and to retain control of Synchrony Bank, following the completion of GE’s proposed Exchange Offer. This approval represents another major milestone in the planned separation of Synchrony Financial from GE. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:05:03 +0000 282018 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announce-3q15-earnings-gecom-282012 FAIRFIELD, Conn. GE will post its 2015 third-quarter financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET on October 16th, 2015. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:49:43 +0000 282012 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/alex-dimitrief-named-general-counsel-and-senior-vice-president-ge-brackett-denniston New York—October 13, 2015—GE (GE:NYSE) today announced that Brackett Denniston, GE’s general counsel and senior vice president,  will retire from the Company at the end of 2015. Alex Dimitrief, currently senior vice president and general counsel for GE Capital, will assume the role of GE general counsel and senior vice president, effective November 1, and Brackett will focus on the Alstom transition and Appliances transaction through the end of the year.   Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:55:55 +0000 281988 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-foundation-receives-%E2%80%9Cbest-commitment-education%E2%80%9D-corporate-citizenship-award-us Fairfield, CT – October 7, 2015 – The GE Foundation was named the winner of the 2015 Corporate Citizenship Awards, in the category of Best Commitment to Education Program, by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center. The award honors a strategic initiative focused on improving educational and career readiness outcomes for students. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:57:58 +0000 281946 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-introduces-startup-current-transform-energy-sector-281940   Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:11:50 +0000 281940 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-completes-hudson-river-dredging-281931 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — October 2, 2015 — GE [NYSE: GE] today announced it has completed dredging in New York’s Upper Hudson River. Since 2009, GE has removed the majority of PCBs from the Upper Hudson River in one of the largest and most successful environmental cleanup projects ever undertaken in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called the project an historic achievement that protected the environment and human health. GE’s crews removed more than 300,000 pounds of PCBs from the river – more than twice as much as had been anticipated.   Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:00:07 +0000 281931 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-comments-investment-trian-281922 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – October 5, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] today issued the following statement from GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt regarding Trian Fund Management L.P.’s $2.5 billion investment in GE stock, which makes Trian one of GE’s largest shareholders:   Mon, 05 Oct 2015 10:02:12 +0000 281922 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-predix-software-platform-offers-20-potential-increase-performance-across-customer SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 29, 2015 – With its total portfolio of software and solutions set to deliver more than $5 billion in revenue this year with $6 billion in orders, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced new products and partnerships. By 2020, it expects more than $15 billion in software and solutions revenue driven by Predix scale and internal productivity. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:56:06 +0000 281862 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-plan-build-world-class-gas-engine-facility-canada-move-products Fairfield, CT – September 28, 2015 – GE Power & Water plans to stop manufacturing gas engines in Waukesha, Wisconsin and open a new facility to build engines in Canada. The new facility will also have back-up capacity to manufacture diesel engine components for GE Transportation. GE currently employs 350 at its manufacturing facility in Waukesha, building gas engines for compression, mechanical drive and power generation applications.   Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:59:03 +0000 281844 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-new-president-ceo-europe-281829 Brussels – 28th September 2015 GE (GE:NYSE) today announces the appointment of Mark Hutchinson as President & CEO of GE’s European region. He succeeds Stephan Reimelt, who has been appointed President & CEO, GE Power Conversion effective 19th October. Mark will report to John Rice, GE’s Vice Chairman and President & CEO of GE’s Global Growth Organization. In addition, Mark will retain his current position of Integration Leader for the Alstom transaction, GE’s largest-ever industrial acquisition. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:50:56 +0000 281829 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-foundation-commits-25-million-global-safe-surgery-initiative-281817  Fairfield, CT – September 25, 2015 – The GE Foundation is announcing its commitment to global safe surgery with the launch of the Safe Surgery 2020 Initiative. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:43:51 +0000 281817 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-foundation-announces-support-international-rescue-committee-relief-efforts-syrian FAIRFIELD, CT, September 24, 2015 — The GE Foundation today announced that it will contribute to the International Rescue Committee’s humanitarian relief efforts in Southern Europe. The IRC has more than 3,000 aid workers and local volunteers operating in Syria and neighboring countries who are helping the more than 11 million Syrians displaced by war and violence.   Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:08:24 +0000 281802 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-new-chief-technology-officer-281799 NISKAYUNA, NY – September 24, 2015 – GE’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Little, will retire at the end of the year after 37 years of dedicated service and leadership to GE. Mark was named Chief Technology Officer in 2005 and has led Global Research through a decade of global expansion and the launch of signature initiatives such as the Industrial Internet and Brilliant Factory. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:31:20 +0000 281799 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-enters-agreement-uk-government-could-create-1000-new-jobs-uk-281793 Fairfield, CT – September 24, 2015 - GE has reached an agreement with the UK export credit agency UK Export Finance (UKEF) to access export financing for up to $12 Billion. This agreement will initially support both confirmed and potential orders in a number of international markets including Brazil, Ghana, India and Mozambique.As GE wins these orders, it will create up to 1000 new jobs in the UK in the energy sector. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:18:11 +0000 281793 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-names-linda-boff-chief-marketing-officer-281775 New York—September 22, 2015 — GE (NYSE: GE) has named Linda Boff chief marketing officer. In addition to her current brand marketing responsibilities, Boff, 53, will lead the company’s digital industrial marketing strategy, intensify commercial and customer impact, and continue to accelerate GE’s brand. Boff will report to Beth Comstock, GE vice chair. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:27:29 +0000 281775 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-capital-announces-private-exchange-offers-certain-outstanding-notes-ge-capital http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150921005948/en/GE-Capital-Announces-Private-Exchange-Offers-Outstanding#.VgAo4bR1q5c   Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:02:33 +0000 281769 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-aviation-create-european-turboprop-center-excellence-pursue-non-us-options-secure Fairfield, CT – September 17, 2015 -- GE Aviation will create a turboprop engine development, test and production operation in Europe.  This will represent an investment exceeding $400 million and ultimately support 500 – 1,000 jobs.     The turboprop industry is highly global and comprised of many small aircraft operators.  Among the  factors driving GE Aviation to pursue the new operation in Europe is the need to support these and other international customers with financing through government-sponsored Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).  Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:40:27 +0000 281751 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-move-production-and-jobs-turbines-and-generators-europe-secures-financing-coface-0                                                                                                                  Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:59:09 +0000 281748 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-completes-sales-2-billion-european-sponsor-finance-business-and-37-billion FAIRFIELD, Conn. – September 16, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] has completed the previously announced sale of its European Sponsor Finance business, representing aggregate ending net investment (ENI) of approximately US$2.1 billion, to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe (SMBCE). GE has also closed the sale of a US$3.7 billion portfolio of loans from its UK home lending business to Kensington Mortgage Company Limited, a company controlled by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and TPG Special Situation Partners. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:13:40 +0000 281733 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-move-production-and-jobs-turbines-and-generators-europe-secures-financing-coface PRESS RELEASE                  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:59:34 +0000 281718 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/creation-ge-digital-281706 New York—September 14, 2015— GE (NYSE: GE) announced the creation of GE Digital, a transformative move that brings together all of the digital capabilities from across the company into one organization. GE Digital will integrate GE’s Software Center, the expertise of GE’s global IT and commercial software teams, and the industrial security strength of Wurldtech. This new model will be led by Bill Ruh, chief digital officer.   Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:29:31 +0000 281706 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-authorizes-regular-quarterly-dividend-281703 FAIRFIELD, Conn.—September 11, 2015—The Board of Directors of GE (NYSE: GE) today declared a $0.23 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable October 26, 2015 to shareowners of record at the close of business on September 21, 2015. The ex-dividend date is September 17, 2015.     About GE Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:06:20 +0000 281703 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-sell-transportation-finance-unit-bmo-financial-group-281691 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – September 10, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its GE Capital, Transportation Finance business in the U.S. and Canada to BMO Financial Group (BMO). Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:41:47 +0000 281691 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-explore-sale-ge-asset-management-another-leading-investment-management-firm-281685 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – September 10, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] today announced it will explore opportunities to sell GE Asset Management (GEAM) - the Company’s asset management arm - to another leading investment management firm. GE will seek buyers that possess considerable experience managing retirement plan assets, as well as scale and broad distribution capabilities to support continued growth of GEAM’s third-party client base.   Thu, 10 Sep 2015 16:58:14 +0000 281685 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-strategic-transformation-accelerating-281631 Brussels, Belgium – September 8, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] was informed today that the European Commission (EC) has approved the proposed Alstom power and grid deal and that the Department of Justice has also filed a proposed consent decree that would permit the acquisition to close.  These clearances pave the way for GE to complete the transaction as early as possible in the fourth quarter.   Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:27:55 +0000 281631 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-reiterates-its-commitment-%E2%80%98make-india%E2%80%99-281622 New Delhi, September 04, 2015 — In its efforts to reinforce India’s position as a global manufacturing destination, GE is keen to further strengthen its partnership with India. Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE, will visit India later this month. Over the last five years, GE has doubled its investment in India and delivered approximately US$ 3 billion in economic value. Investments have ranged from supplier development programs to new, large infrastructure projects and manufacturing facilities.   Fri, 04 Sep 2015 07:50:14 +0000 281622 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-names-beth-comstock-vice-chair-281601 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – September 1, 2015 -- General Electric (NYSE: GE) Board of Directors has named Beth Comstock company vice chair leading GE Business Innovations. Comstock, 55, will be in charge of building out GE as a Service, along with her current GE Business Innovations responsibilities leading GE Lighting, GE Ventures and Licensing, corporate marketing, sales and communications.   Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:59:31 +0000 281601 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-completes-sale-us-fleet-services-business-element-financial-corporation-281583 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – August 31, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its U.S. fleet services business, representing aggregate ending net investment (ENI) of approximately $4.4 billion, to Element Financial Corporation (TSX:EFN) in a transaction valued at approximately $5 billion. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:35:08 +0000 281583 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-completes-sale-us-sponsor-finance-business-canada-pension-plan-investment-board FAIRFIELD, Conn. – August 21, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its U.S. Sponsor Finance business and a bank loan portfolio, representing aggregate ending net investment (ENI) of approximately $10 billion, to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in a transaction valued at more than $11 billion. Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:00:22 +0000 281541 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-sell-us-online-deposit-platform-goldman-sachs-bank-usa-281499 Key Step for GE Capital to Exit the U.S. Banking System and Become Less Systemically Important   Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:30:30 +0000 281499 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-predix-cloud-world%E2%80%99s-first-cloud-service-built-industrial-data-and NEW YORK – August 5, 2015 – As a digital industrial company focused on answering the unique needs and scale of customers across aviation, energy, healthcare and transportation, GE has announced plans to enter the cloud services market with Predix Cloud. The world’s first and only cloud solution designed specifically for industrial data and analytics, this platform-as-a-service (PaaS) will capture and analyze the unique volume, velocity and variety of machine data within a highly secure, industrial-strength cloud environment.   Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:25:55 +0000 281430 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-two-new-company-officers-281400 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — July 31, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] announced today the appointment of two new Company officers.  Effective August 1, GE will have 195 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, helping to drive growth. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:00:00 +0000 281400 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ochsner-health-system-ge-healthcare-and-idea-village-launch-%E2%80%9Cwear-your-health%E2%80%9D NEW ORLEANS, LA – July 30, 2015 – Ochsner Health System, GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE), and The Idea Village have launched today the “Wear Your Health” challenge. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0000 281376 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/nfl-ge-announce-six-final-winners-10-million-head-health-challenge-i-281316 NEW YORK (July 23, 2015) -- GE (NYSE: GE) and the NFL announced today the six final winners of the up to $10 million Head Health Challenge I. Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., San Diego, Calif.; BrainScope Company, Inc. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:58:45 +0000 281316 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-2q-2015-earnings-281265 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – July 17, 2015 – GE has posted its second-quarter financial results on its investor relations website at http://invent.ge/2Q15_Earnings. The investor website will also host a webcast for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET with Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt and CFO Jeff Bornstein. About GE Fri, 17 Jul 2015 06:30:00 +0000 281265 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-and-pitney-bowes-join-forces-bring-power-industrial-internet-world-commerce-281217 SAN RAMON, Calif. – GE (NYSE:GE) and Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) today announced an alliance to develop customized asset performance management (APM) applications for Pitney Bowes and its Enterprise Business Solutions customers. All of the services will be built on and powered by Predix, GE’s software platform for the Industrial Internet. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:18:33 +0000 281217 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-statoil-initiative-launches-second-open-innovation-challenge-focused-water-0 HOUSTON,  7 July: GE and Statoil’s Sustainability Collaboration has launched the call for entries for its second Open Innovation Challenge  focusing on water usage in the development of onshore unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Through crowd sourcing, the Challenge seeks to find innovative solutions for both reducing fresh water usage and treating and reusing water from development activities—while maintaining or improving productivity.  Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:48:57 +0000 281169 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-statement-department-justice-filing-281130 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – July 1, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] was notified today that the Department of Justice has initiated court proceedings seeking to enjoin the sale of GE Appliances to Electrolux. Electrolux and GE intend to vigorously defend the proposed acquisition as pro-competitive and pro-consumer.  Our goal remains to close the deal this year.  GE continues to believe that GE Appliances’ customers, consumers and employees will benefit from Electrolux’s commitment to the appliance business and its ability to compete with global competitors.   Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:54:00 +0000 281130 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-union-members-vote-%E2%80%98yes%E2%80%99-new-four-year-contracts-281118 Fairfield, Conn. – June 30, 2015 – The members of GE’s two largest unions have voted to approve new four-year national labor contracts with GE. Union officials informed GE that voting by members of the IUE-CWA and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) was completed today, and that the national agreements have been ratified.   Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:33:42 +0000 281118 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-agrees-offer-terms-european-sponsor-finance-sale-sumitomo-mitsui-banking FAIRFIELD, Conn. – June 30, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] announced today that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited (SMBCE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has made an agreed offer to acquire GE’s European Sponsor Finance business for approximately US$2.2 billion. The business is a leading provider of sponsor finance for European mid-market, private-equity backed transactions.   Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:31:37 +0000 281106 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-provides-update-sale-appliances-281103 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – June 30, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] announced today that the regulatory review for the sale of its Appliances business to Electrolux continues. As a result, the deal will not close during the second quarter of this year. Electrolux and GE continue to work actively with the Department of Justice to endeavor to resolve the remaining items in the clearance process, with the goal of closing the deal in 2015. GE expects an approximate after-tax gain of $0.05-$0.07 per share at closing.   Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:29:22 +0000 281103 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-details-proposed-labor-contracts-281055 NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 24, 2015 –  Today GE announced details of the proposed four-year labor agreements that will be voted on by members of the IUE-CWA and UE on or about June 30, 2015.   The details come one day after the UE Conference Board endorsed its contract. The IUE-CWA endorsed its contract today.   Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:40:44 +0000 281055 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-unions-reach-tentative-agreements-new-contracts-281037 NEW YORK, NY – June 21, 2015 – GE today reached tentative agreements on new labor contracts with national leaders of its two largest unions, the IUE-CWA and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), after three weeks of negotiations.  The agreements are now subject to review by union negotiating committees and ratification by union members.   GE’s existing four-year national contracts with the IUE-CWA and the UE expire at midnight tonight.   Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:43:37 +0000 281037 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-ceo-jeff-immelt-makes-statement-regarding-jimmy-lee-280968   “Jimmy Lee was a great friend and I am heartbroken at the news of his passing today.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his colleagues at J.P. Morgan. Jimmy was a part of the GE family. He was a trusted advisor to our company and he worked with us on every important deal we have done at GE. We loved him dearly and could not have been closer to him if he was a GE employee.  There will never be another Jimmy Lee. This is a very sad day for all of us.” Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:27:30 +0000 280968 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-capital-real-estate-closes-nearly-10-billion-transactions-towards-exit-280965 ·         Strong progress  since April 10 disposition announcement ·         Bulk of remaining debt and equity to close in second and third quarter   FAIRFIELD, CT – June 17, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] announced its GE Capital Real Estate business has now completed transactions totaling $9.5 billion with Blackstone [NYSE: BX], Wells Fargo [NYSE: WFC], Shinsei Bank Limited and other buyers for portfolios in Canada, Japan, Germany, U.K. and the U.S.   Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:02:06 +0000 280965 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-officially-opens-first-queensland-headquarters-greater-springfield-281463 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – June 10, 2015 — GE (NYSE: GE) today officially opened its new 10,000 square metre Springfield office at a ceremony held on-site with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The facility brings together multiple business units, teams and roles under one roof in an agile workplace designed to encourage greater collaboration and innovation across GE’s businesses.  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000 281463 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-sell-us-sponsor-finance-business-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-280833 FAIRFIELD, Conn.-- GE (NYSE:GE) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its U.S. Sponsor Finance business and a $3 billion bank loan portfolio to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in a transaction valued at approximately $12 billion. Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:32:47 +0000 280833 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-authorizes-regular-quarterly-dividend-280791 FAIRFIELD, Conn.—June 5, 2015—The Board of Directors of GE (NYSE: GE) today declared a $0.23 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable July 27, 2015 to shareowners of record at the close of business on June 22, 2015. The ex-dividend date is June 18, 2015.     About GE Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:09:06 +0000 280791 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-volunteers-come-together-lend-hand-detroit-280773 DETROIT (JUNE 5, 2015) – Nearly 500 local General Electric (NYSE: GE) employees are volunteering their time today to make a difference in the community during the 5th Annual GE Community Day across the Detroit area. This year, GE volunteers are spread out in teams at eight different sites across Metro Detroit working on: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:05:41 +0000 280773 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-begins-union-contract-talks-280710 NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 1, 2015 – GE today began negotiations on a new national contract with the International Union of Electronic Workers/Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA). Negotiations with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) will begin tomorrow, June 2, 2015. GE holds separate talks with each union. The current four-year contracts with the unions expire at midnight on June 21, 2015.   Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:20:49 +0000 280710 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-statement-potential-increase-connecticut-taxes-280707 FAIRFIELD, CT – June 1, 2015 – Reports that Connecticut officials intend to raise taxes by another $750 million dollars are truly discouraging. Retroactively raising taxes again on Connecticut’s residents, businesses and services makes businesses, including our own, and citizens seriously consider whether it makes any sense to continue to be located in this state. The Connecticut economy continues to struggle as other states offer more opportunities and a better environment for business growth. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:55:03 +0000 280707 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announce-first-quarter-results-april-17-2015-279908 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – April 15, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] today announced that it will post its first-quarter financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor on Friday, April 17, 2015 at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.  At that time, the company will also issue a press release. The press release will contain a link to the financial results, but will not contain the full financial information posted on our website. Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:25:50 +0000 279908 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-create-simpler-more-valuable-industrial-company-selling-most-ge-capital-assets FAIRFIELD, Conn. – April 10, 2015 – GE [NYSE:GE] today announced that it will create a simpler, more valuable company by reducing the size of its financial businesses through the sale of most GE Capital assets and by focusing on continued investment and growth in its world-class industrial businesses.   Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:05:31 +0000 279860 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-healthcare-strengthens-%E2%80%9Cmake-india%E2%80%9D-capability-accessible-affordable-healthcare BANGALORE, INDIA, APRIL 01, 2015:  GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), reiterated its commitment towards ‘Make in India’ by strengthening its R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution capabilities and Education initiative.  With enhanced capabilities, GE today announced the launch of Revolution™ ACTs*, first Computed Tomography system designed and developed by GE Healthcare in India. The Revolution ACTs is manufactured in India for India and the world. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:35:56 +0000 279833 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-healthcare-and-partners-launch-mission-train-100000-current-and-future-indian NEW DELHI, INDIA, MARCH 31st, 2015: GE Healthcare today launched a mission to accelerate the building of a “Yogya Bharat” or “Skilled India” that will improve access to quality healthcare throughout the country. The company has partnered with leading healthcare and education experts to set up healthcare education & training institutes that will provide accredited skill building programs for 12th Standard pass eligible students and skill enhancement programs for existing healthcare professionals. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:16:57 +0000 279791 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-five-new-company-officers-279704 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — March 18, 2015 -- GE announced today the appointment of five new Company officers. Effective April 1, GE will have 194 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, helping to drive growth. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:59:30 +0000 279704 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/deirdre-latour-named-chief-communications-officer-ge-gary-sheffer-retire-ge-end-2015 FAIRFIELD, CT. – March 17, 2015 – GE announced today that Gary Sheffer, chief communications officer, will retire from the Company at the end of 2015 after 16 years of distinguished service, including 12 years leading the GE Communications and Public Affairs team. Deirdre Latour, currently senior director of external communications, will succeed Sheffer in the role effective April 1.    Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:59:27 +0000 279695 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/saudi-electricity-company-and-ge-sign-mou-form-joint-venture-provide-operational Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; March 15, 2015: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and GE (NYSE: GE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a joint venture that will extend operations and maintenance (O&M) support to SEC’s power plants in the Kingdom. GE will extend its advanced technologies and train SEC staff to undertake the O&M services. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:25:29 +0000 279689 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1-100-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%AB-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B5%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%83%D9%86%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A الدمام، المملكة العربية السعودية؛ 15 مارس :2015أعلنت شركة "جنرال إلكتريك"، المدرجة في بورصة نيويورك بالرمز (GE)، عن تخصيص 100 مليون دولار أمريكي لتطوير برامج جديدة تدعم جهودها في مواكبة الاحتياجات المحلية للمملكة، وبناء قدرات الابتكار فيها، وتوفير فرص عمل جديدة في مجال التصنيع وبرامج التحليل المتطورة. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:04:25 +0000 279686 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-partners-egyptian-government-supply-advanced-gas-turbines-generate-26-gw-summer Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; March 13, 2015: GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it is on schedule to support Egypt’s power grid with 2.6 gigawatts (GW) by summer 2015. To date, more than 70 percent of the advanced gas turbines have arrived on the ground. During the projects’ execution across multiple sites approximately 6,000 direct and indirect jobs have been created in Egypt’s power sector. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:35:18 +0000 279683 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AF-26 شرم الشيخ، جمهورية مصر العربية، 13 مارس 2015: أعلنت شركة "جنرال إلكتريك"، المدرجة في بورصة نيويورك بالرمز (GE)، اليوم عن التزامها بالجدول الزمني المحدد لدعم شبكة الكهرباء الوطنية المصرية بـ 2,6 جيجاواط بحلول صيف 2015 علماً أن مصر تسلمت حتى اليوم أكثر من 70% من توربينات "جنرال إلكتريك" الغازية المتطورة، مما سيساهم في توفير ما يزيد على 6 آلاف فرصة عمل مباشرة وغير مباشرة ضمن قطاع الطاقة المصري خلال فترة تنفيذ المشروع. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:22:11 +0000 279680 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AF-26 شرم الشيخ، جمهورية مصر العربية، 13 مارس 2015: أعلنت شركة "جنرال إلكتريك"، المدرجة في بورصة نيويورك بالرمز (GE)، اليوم عن التزامها بالجدول الزمني المحدد لدعم شبكة الكهرباء الوطنية المصرية بـ 2,6 جيجاواط بحلول صيف 2015 علماً أن مصر تسلمت حتى اليوم أكثر من 70% من توربينات "جنرال إلكتريك" الغازية المتطورة، مما سيساهم في توفير ما يزيد على 6 آلاف فرصة عمل مباشرة وغير مباشرة ضمن قطاع الطاقة المصري خلال فترة تنفيذ المشروع. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:22:08 +0000 279677 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%B8%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B6%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9 القاهرة، جمهورية مصر العربية، 14 مارس 2015: في إطار التركيز الحكومي على توفير خدمات رعاية صحية أفضل وبتكاليف أقل لجميع أبناء الشعب المصري، وقعت وزارة الصحة اتفاقية شراكة مع "جنرال إلكتريك للرعاية الصحية" تهدف إلى تعزيز أنظمة إدارة تقنيات قطاع الرعاية الصحية، بما يشمل تأسيس مركز للتميز في مجال الطب الحيوي. وتحظى هذه الخطوة بدعم منظمة الصحة العالمية، ومن المتوقع أن تساهم بدور جوهري في تحسين خدمات الطب الحيوي في مختلف أرجاء البلاد. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:13:22 +0000 279674 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A9-200-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86 شرم الشيخ، جمهورية مصر العربية، 13 مارس 2015: أعلنت "جنرال إلكتريك"، المسجلة في بورصة نيويورك بالرمز (GE)، عن إطلاق مركز جديد للصناعة والهندسة والخدمات والتدريب ضمن قطاعات متعددة عبر استثمار بقيمة 200 مليون دولار أمريكي، ويغطي قطاعات توليد الطاقة والموارد المتجددة ومعالجة المياه والنفط والغاز والطيران والقطارات وغيرها. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:54:17 +0000 279668 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-invest-us200-million-new-multi-modal-manufacturing-and-training-facility-egypt Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; March 13, 2015: GE (NYSE: GE) is investing in a new US$200 million multimodal manufacturing, engineering, services and training center in Egypt which will focus on various industries including power generation, renewables, water, oil & gas, aviation and rail transportation. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:54:07 +0000 279665 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/v%C3%A4rde-partners-kkr-and-deutsche-bank-consortium-purchase-ge-capital%E2%80%99s-consumer SYDNEY March 15, 2015 -- Värde Partners (“Värde”), a global alternative investment firm, KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Deutsche Bank have signed an agreement for the purchase of GE Capital’s Australia and New Zealand Consumer Lending Business  (“the Company”) at an enterprise value of A$ 8.2 billion. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 22:26:38 +0000 279647 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-store-technology-279623 Welcome to GE Global Research, also known as the GE Store forTechnology. Across our global network of nine technology centers,we have more than 3,600 of the world’s best scientists and engineersdriving advanced technologies for all of GE’s industrial businesses.They are part of a global team of 50,000 technologists across thecompany driving GE’s future every day. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:21:27 +0000 279623 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-ventures-and-stanford-health-care-launch-digital-health-company-279578 MENLO PARK, CA – March 5, 2015 – Today, GE Ventures and Stanford Health Care announced the launch of Evidation Health, an independent company committed to improving health outcomes with evidence-based digital medicine.  Focused on generating real-world clinical and economic evidence for digital health products and platforms, Evidation Health combines health outcomes data with new approaches to predictive analytics to identify and deploy the most effective and efficient patient management strategies and interventions.  Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 279578 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-japan-provides-its-high-capacity-energy-storage-system-gas-engine-cogeneration-and TOKYO—February 24, 2015—GE Japan (Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo; President: Akihiko Kumagai) today announces the installment of its high capacity energy storage system, gas engine for cogeneration, and LED lighting equipment for the “Future Disaster-Proof Factory Plan,” a project that is being undertaken by Sekisui House’s Tohoku Factory.   Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:46:03 +0000 279509 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-authorizes-regular-quarterly-dividend-279477 FAIRFIELD, Conn.—February 6, 2015—The Board of Directors of GE (NYSE: GE) today declared a $0.23 per share dividend on the outstanding common stock of the Company payable April 27, 2015 to shareowners of record at the close of business on February 23, 2015. The ex-dividend date is February 19, 2015.   About GE Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:15:03 +0000 279477 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/public-private-sector-partners-launch-2-million-open-innovation-challenge-find NEW YORK (January 29, 2015) – The NFL, GE (NYSE: GE) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA), today announced that they have joined with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to launch Head Health Challenge III, an open innovation competition to advance materials that better absorb or dissipate energy. These new materials could improve the performance of protective equipment for athletes, military personnel and those in dangerous occupations.  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:33:51 +0000 279452 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announces-2014-fourth-quarter-results-279424 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – January 23, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] has posted its 2014 fourth-quarter financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor. The investor website will also host a webcast for investors at 8:30 a.m. ET with Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt and CFO Jeff Bornstein. About GE Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:30:00 +0000 279424 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-announce-fourth-quarter-results-january-23-2015-279419 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – January 20, 2015 – GE [NYSE: GE] today announced that it will post its fourth-quarter financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor on Friday, January 23, 2015 at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.  At that time, the company will also issue a press release. The press release will contain a link to the financial results, but will not contain the full financial information posted on our website.   Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:11:58 +0000 279419 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-three-new-company-officers-279358 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — December 23, 2014 -- GE announced today the appointment of three new Company officers.  Effective January 1, 2015, GE will have 195 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, helping to drive growth. Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:58:25 +0000 279358 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-board-directors-approves-5-increase-quarterly-dividend-279333 FAIRFIELD, Conn.—December 12, 2014—The Board of Directors of GE (NYSE: GE) today raised the Company’s quarterly dividend 5%, or $0.01 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock, to $0.23 per outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The Board declared that the dividend is payable January 26, 2015 to shareowners of record at the close of business on December 22, 2014. The ex-dividend date is December 18, 2014.   Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:01:54 +0000 279334 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-opens-predix-software-platform-softbank-telecom-first-licensing-deal-279328 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0000 279328 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-hold-2015-shareowners-meeting-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-279314 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – December 08, 2014 – GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it will hold its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareowners on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  GE holds its shareowners meeting in a different city each year to illustrate the diversity of the company’s businesses and the strength of its portfolio.  Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:33:09 +0000 279314 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-appoints-four-new-company-officers-279263 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — November 21, 2014 - GE announced today the appointment of four new Company officers. GE has 196 officers globally who lead large revenue-generating businesses or are in critical technology or functional roles, helping to drive growth. Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:57:49 +0000 279263 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ride-2-recovery-and-ge-veterans-network-launch-new-program-help-veterans-traumatic Fairfield, CT: November 14, 2014 – The GE Veterans Network (GEVN) and Ride 2 Recovery (R2R) have kicked off a new program that is designed to generate awareness and support for America’s healing heroes who have returned from military service with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), depression and other wounds.  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:06:11 +0000 279232 at http://www.genewsroom.com http://www.genewsroom.com/press-releases/ge-opens-new-global-rd-center-brazil-279220 GE’s Brazil Technology Center to focus on subsea oil and gas research, capitalizing on $1.2 trillion offshore market opportunity Site will include “Crotonville” GE leadership facility to help develop future Latin American industry leaders   Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:02:03 +0000 279220 at http://www.genewsroom.com