ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2005--The Retail Sales Finance unit of GE Consumer Finance has announced a multi-year agreement with The Marvin Companies to provide private label credit card financing for all of the Marvin Companies' product line.
The Marvin Companies is one of the largest made-to-order window and door manufacturers in the world, with three product lines: Marvin Windows and Doors, Infinity from Marvin, and Integrity from Marvin.
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--GE Consumer Finance, the consumer lending unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today announced that it will offer a new private label credit card to U.S. customers of IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer. The IKEA Card will be issued by GE Consumer Finance and will be available to IKEA shoppers in the coming months.
ISTANBUL, Turkey--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2005--Dogus Holding A.S and GE Consumer Finance (GECF) the global consumer lending unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today announce that the parties have reached agreement regarding the acquisition by GECF of a 25.5% share in Garanti Bank, Turkey's third largest private bank. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
KETTERING, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005
GE Consumer Finance, the consumer lending unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today announced it plans to acquire E*TRADE Consumer Finance Corporation, an affiliate of E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp., which provides consumer financing solutions for recreational vehicles and marine products.
SEOUL, Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2005
GE Consumer Finance (GECF), the global consumer lending unit of General Electric Company announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hyundai Card, one of South Korea's leading credit card providers, to form a strategic alliance in Korea.
Under the terms of the agreement, GE Consumer Finance will acquire a 43% stake in Hyundai Card through a purchase of shares valued at $305 million, and participate in a rights issue in the amount of $162 million.
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2005
While studies show budgets for corporate meetings and events to be on the rise, so is the need to track and control expenditures. GE Consumer Finance's Corporate Payment Services unit has developed a suite of payment solutions for corporate meeting planners. The different options provide increased control and streamlined accounting for complex, large-budget events.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2005
The Retail Sales Finance unit of GE Consumer Finance announced today that it has signed a five-year agreement with Carvin Music to provide private label credit card services to its customers.
Carvin Music, headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is a manufacturer and retailer of custom guitars, amplifiers and professional audio equipment.
David Nissen, President and CEO, GE Consumer Finance, and his leadership team hosted a meeting on July 26th, 2005 to provide an update on GE Consumer Finance.
Location: New York, NY
David Nissen, President and CEO, GE Consumer Finance, and his leadership team hosted a meeting on July 26th, 2005 to provide an update on GE Consumer Finance.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2005
WFS Financial announced that it has chosen GE Auto Warranty Services as its exclusive provider of vehicle service contracts for its national network of automobile dealers.
GE Auto Warranty Services' extensive product offerings, electronic contract fulfillment and e-claims processing will simplify the process for WFS Financial dealers and its customers.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2005
The Retail Sales Finance unit of GE Consumer Finance has announced a new credit card for the recreational vehicle industry. The MileMarker(R) card is now available to RV owners through authorized RV dealers across the country.
The MileMarker card is a revolving credit tool that retailers can use to build customer loyalty and increase sales, said Gary Slagle, vice president, RV/Marine industry for Retail Sales Finance, part of GE Consumer Finance.
