FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2005--During the company's Commercial Finance investor webcast, GE (NYSE:GE) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Keith Sherin highlighted a healthy global economic outlook for the company and updated third quarter and full year 2005 earnings per share (EPS) guidance.
TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--GE Water & Process Technologies, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), joined its parent company today in announcing the expansion of its five-year, $20 million African infrastructure and healthcare initiative. GE Water & Process Technologies is aiding the expanded effort by providing desperately needed water scarcity solutions to two hospitals located in Kumasi and Kintampo, Ghana.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--Sharp and painful increases in the cost of gasoline are prompting consumers and legislators to demand improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, as evidenced by proposed new federal fuel economy standards for SUVs, pickups, and minivans. GE Plastics is already helping automakers improve fuel efficiency with innovative, high-performance materials that can reduce vehicle weight by replacing traditional metal, glass, and wiring systems. By extension, the consumer may benefit.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2005--General Electric Company Chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt today said that GE's earnings forecast for third quarter and full year 2005 remain on track:
"Hurricane Katrina has caused significant personal and public loss. We are committed to helping the people of the Gulf Coast rebuild their communities and their lives. To date, the GE Family has committed over $21 million in direct contributions and resources - and we have dedicated teams working with government and relief agencies to assist those in need."
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--GE Consumer Finance (GECF), the global consumer lending unit of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE - News), announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Keppel Bank Philippines (KBP) for US$25.8 million. The transaction, which was made through GECF's affiliate, GE Capital International Financing Corporation, is subject to regulatory approvals. Upon closing, GECF will assume operational control of the bank.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2005--Last night, GE's "Ecomagination" advertising campaign took home the Grand Prize at American Business Media's 10th Annual Creative Excellence in Business Advertising (CEBA) awards. This marked the third honor GE received during Advertising Week 2005, the largest gathering of advertising and media decision-makers in North America.
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ATLANTA & FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2005--GE Energy, Bechtel Power and American Electric Power (AEP) took a critical step today toward construction of what would be the first integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), or cleaner coal, power plant in the United States in nearly 10 years.
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北京，2005年9月27日------来自亚太区10 个国家的260多位妇女员工齐聚北京，参加GE职业女性协会第二次地区峰会，这期间她们将分享有关职业生涯成长和增强业务领导力方面的经验。GE职业女性协会（GEWN）是GE公司内部的全球志愿组织，致力于推动职业女性的发展。
来自GE各部门的与会代表参加了一系列的活动，如嘉宾讲座和专题工作讨论。这些专题包括职场两性员工如何沟通、加强管理、在市场和营销领域成长以及有效的管理和指导技巧等。
在GE公司董事长和首席执行官杰夫*伊梅尔特的带领下，GE的各业务领导人也莅临演讲，并参加了与会人员的交流活动。
演讲者中有来自亚洲的女企业家、记者和学者。
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2005--GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE):
-- GE to Provide Portable Ultrasound Systems to Medical Clinics at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers
-- Massachusetts General Hospital to Use GE Ultrasound Technology to Study Speedskaters' Hearts
-- Henry Ford Health System to Use GE Ultrasound Technology to Study Benefits of Imaging U.S. Women's Ice Hockey Players; Researchers to Explore New Injury Assessment Methods