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GE Completes Sale of Insurance Units to Swiss Re

June 12, 2006

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2006--General Electric Company (GE) announced today it has completed the sale of its Insurance Solutions business, including Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC), to Swiss Re for $7.8 billion in cash and securities plus the assumption of $1.7 billion in GE Insurance Solutions Corporation debt.

GE received $5.4 billion in cash and 33.3 million shares of Swiss Re common stock. As a result of the transaction, GE will own a 9% percent stake in Swiss Re.

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GE Board of Directors Authorizes Regular Quarterly Dividend

June 09, 2006

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2006--The Board of Directors of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) today authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per outstanding share of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable July 25, 2006 to shareowners of record at the close of business on June 26, 2006. The ex-dividend date is June 22, 2006.

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Catastrophe Models and Capital Requirements Signal Changes for Insurers and Reinsurers, Says GE Insurance Solutions EXPOSURE Article

June 05, 2006

MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2006--Insurers and reinsurers are facing major changes this year to catastrophe models and a recalibration of rating agency capital requirements, which "will have dramatic implications on insurers and reinsurers that write business in catastrophe-prone areas," according to an article in the latest issue of EXPOSURE, which is published by GE Insurance Solutions.

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GE Announces $250 Million Infrastructure Investment in India, Increase in Growth Targets; Infrastructure, Healthcare, Real Estate Investments Planned

May 30, 2006

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2006--

GE Sets Goal: US$8 Billion in Revenues and US$8 Billion in Assets in India by 2010

General Electric Company Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt today announced a US$250 million investment in infrastructure and healthcare projects in India and said that GE intends to dramatically expand its industrial and financial presence in the country.

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Nature Guides GE Edison Award-Winning Design for Residential Lighting and Sheds Insight on How to Make a Design Statement with Light; First-Ever Edison Award for Residential Design Announced May 29, 2006

May 30, 2006

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2006--Last night, GE Consumer & Industrial presented Michael F. Rohde of L-Plan Lighting Design with the first-ever GE Edison Award for Residential Lighting in recognition of his work transforming an 85-year old cow barn into affluent living quarters. The 23rd Annual GE Edison Awards Ceremony held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas also recognized the work of 10 other lighting designers/firms.

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Nature Guides GE Edison Award-Winning Design for Residential Lighting and Sheds Insight on How to Make a Design Statement with Light; First-Ever Edison Award for Residential Design Announced May 29, 2006

May 30, 2006

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2006--Last night, GE Consumer & Industrial presented Michael F. Rohde of L-Plan Lighting Design with the first-ever GE Edison Award for Residential Lighting in recognition of his work transforming an 85-year old cow barn into affluent living quarters. The 23rd Annual GE Edison Awards Ceremony held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas also recognized the work of 10 other lighting designers/firms.

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GE, People's Republic of China Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Technology; Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, Lighting Opportunities Included; Energy and Environment Research Pact with Tsinghua University Also Signed

May 29, 2006

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2006--GE today marked 100 years doing business in China, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to expand cooperation in the development of advanced environmental technologies that will support continued, sustainable growth in China over many decades.

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Jeff Immelt's presentation at the EPG Conference

May 24, 2006

Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE, provided an update on GE during the EPG conference at Long Boat Keys, FL.

Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE, provided an update on GE during the EPG conference at Long Boat Keys, FL.

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GE to Webcast Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt's May 24 Presentation at the Electrical Products Group's 2006 Annual Spring Conference

May 23, 2006

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2006--GE will webcast Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt's presentation at the Electrical Products Group's 2006 Annual Spring Conference on Wednesday, May 24 at 10:45 a.m. ET. The presentation will include an update on the company's performance and an outlook for the remainder of 2006. Information about the webcast is available at www.ge.com/investor. Presentation materials will be posted on the website for Wednesday's webcast.

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GE Releases 2006 Citizenship Report, ''Solving Big Needs''; Theme Emphasizes Size as an Advantage in Helping Meet Global Needs

May 23, 2006

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2006--GE released today its 2006 citizenship report highlighting the company's progress in 2005 and providing a view into its priorities for the coming year. The report, "Solving Big Needs," is the company's second, and tells the story of how GE uses its capabilities to help address some of the world's most pressing needs. The report can be viewed and downloaded online at www.ge.com/citizenship.

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