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GE Money revenues and net earnings increased 12% and 15%
in 2006, respectively, compared with 2005. Revenues for 2006 included $0.9 billion from acquisitions. Revenues in 2006 also increased as a result of organic revenue growth ($1.6 billion), partially offset by the overall strengthening U.S. dollar ($0.2 billion). The increase in net earnings resulted primarily from core growth ($0.4 billion), including growth in lower-taxed earnings from global operations, acquisitions ($0.2 billion) and higher securitizations ($0.1 billion), partially offset by reduced earnings from our Japanese business ($0.2 billion), primarily related to higher
customer claims for partial interest refunds under Japanese
law. In 2006 and 2005, charges related to these claims totaled $0.4 billion and $0.2 billion after tax, respectively.
On December 13, 2006, a new lending law was passed in Japan. This law will significantly affect the operating environment for the entire consumer lending industry in Japan. This law will be phased in over three years and will reduce the maximum allowable lending rate and limit individual consumer borrowing by 2010. Our future revenues and provisions for losses in Japan continue to be affected by both this legislation and the volume and amounts of claims. We are taking appropriate strategic actions to address these matters.
GE Money revenues and net earnings increased 23% and 21% in 2005, respectively, compared with 2004. Revenues for 2005 included $1.9 billion from acquisitions. Revenues during 2005 also increased $1.8 billion as a result of organic revenue growth ($1.5 billion) and the weaker U.S. dollar ($0.3 billion).
The increase in net earnings resulted primarily from core growth ($0.6 billion), including growth in lower-taxed earnings from global operations, and acquisitions ($0.1 billion), partially offset by increased costs to launch new products and promote brand awareness ($0.2 billion).
