| General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and industrial products, it serves customers in more than 100 countries. In July 2008, the Company announced the organization of its business into four segments: GE Technology Infrastructure, GE energy infrastructure, GE Capital and Corporate Treasury and NBC Universal.In April 2008, GE Healthcare completed the acquisition of Whatman plc.In August 2008, GE Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of most of CitiCapital, Citigroup's North American commercial leasing and commercial equipment finance business. In September 2008, the Company sold its Japanese consumer finance business to Shinsei Bank.In October 2008, the Company's GE Healthcare unit acquired Vital Signs, Inc. |
