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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 21, 2002
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-6461 |
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13-1500700 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT |
06927 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 357-4000
Item 5. Other Events
On November 21, 2002, General Electric Company ("GE") issued a press release setting forth management's outlook regarding earnings for 2002 and 2003. The press release also addressed increased reserves at GE Global Insurance Holding Corporation, commonly referred to as Employers Reinsurance Corporation ("ERC"), capital contributions by GE to GE Capital Services ("GECS") and to ERC, the assigning of differentiated leverage to the four new businesses formed as a result of the previously announced reorganization of GECS, an increase in GE's quarterly dividend, and plans related to GE's share repurchase program. GECS will contribute to GE Capital the $4.5 billion it receives from GE. In addition, GE will contribute $1.8 billion to ERC through GECS. A copy of GE's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(a) and hereby incorporated by reference.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
General Electric Capital Corporation By: /s/ Joan C. Amble Joan C.
Amble Date: November 21, 2002 |
Exhibits Index
99(a) Press release, dated November 21, 2002, issued by General Electric Company
Exhibit 99(a)
Fairfield, Conn., November 21, 2002
-- GE will provide earnings guidance for 2002 and 2003 today at a meeting with the financial community. The meeting will be Webcast at www.ge.com/investor starting at 8:00 a.m.John Rice, president and CEO of GE Power Systems, Dave Calhoun, president and CEO of GE Aircraft Engines, and Henry Hubschman, president and CEO of GE Capital Aviation Services, said they will discuss the outlook for their respective businesses. GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt and GE Senior Vice President and CFO Keith Sherin said they will cover four topics:
"Reinsurance is an industry that has had a difficult time over the past few years, and we're disappointed in our results," Immelt said. "We are committed to running ERC effectively for our investors. This includes restoring profitability and exploring strategic options."
"In a period of slow economic growth and high market volatility, GE is very well positioned," Immelt said. "We have a great set of businesses, and we are driving a solid set of growth initiatives. We have financial flexibility and a triple A-rated balance sheet. We are leading in governance and transparency. No other company faces the challenges ahead with the size, strength and staying power of GE."
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GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified technology and services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about those factors is contained in GE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact: General Electric, Fairfield
David Frail, 203/373-3387
david.frail@corporate.ge.com
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