8-K 1 gecc03-8k.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 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) March 21, 2002 ---------------- GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION -------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-6461 13-1500700 --------------- ------------- ------------------ (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06927 ---------------------------------- ------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 357-4000 -------------- Item 5. Other Events On March 21, 2002, General Electric Company ("GE"), the ultimate parent of the registrant, set forth GE's approach to managing the long-term bond offerings and debt portfolio of General Electric Capital Corporation. A copy of GE's press release regarding GE's approach is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits Exhibits: (99) Press release, dated March 21, 2002, issued by General Electric Company. Signatures 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 Vice President and Controller Date: March 25, 2002 Exhibit Index ---------------- (99) Press release, dated March 21, 2002, issued by General Electric Company.