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General Electric Company Company Profile
From turbines to TV, from household appliances to power plants, General Electric (GE) is plugged in to most of the businesses that have shaped the modern world. The company produces -- take a deep breath -- aircraft engines, locomotives and other transportation equipment, kitchen and laundry appliances, lighting, electric distribution and control equipment, generators and turbines, and medical imaging equipment. GE is also one of the preeminent financial services companies in the US. Commercial finance, consumer finance, and equipment financing and leasing together comprise the company's largest segment. Other operations include the NBC television network.
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Contact Information
Address: 3135 Easton Tpke.
Fairfield, CT 06828-0001
Phone:203-373-2211
Fax:203-373-3131
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2007):172738.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):5.70%
Employees (2007):327,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):2.50%
Key People
Chairman and CEO: Jeffrey R. (Jeff) Immelt
Vice Chairman and CFO: Keith S. Sherin
SVP Corporate Business Development: Pamela Daley
Industry Information
Sector: Conglomerates
Industry: Conglomerates
Top Competitors
Citigroup Inc. (c)
Royal Philips Electronics N.V. (phg)
Siemens AG (si)
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