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accession: "0000040545-24-000056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GE"
cik: "0000040545"
company_name: "GENERAL ELECTRIC CO"
filed_at: "2024-03-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-05T02:03:13.622084+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GE Board authorizes $15B share buyback, replacing prior $3B program

## Summary
- Board authorized up to $15 billion in common share repurchases, replacing the prior $3 billion 2022 authorization.
- Authorization takes effect after completion of GE Vernova spin-off; GE will then operate as GE Aerospace.
- Repurchases may be made in open market, privately negotiated, or other methods; no obligation to repurchase any amount.
- Authorization has no specified expiration date and may be amended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000040545-24-000056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GE
- cik: 0000040545
- company_name: GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
- filed_at: 2024-03-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40545/000004054524000056/0000040545-24-000056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40545/000004054524000056/ge-20240307.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000040545-24-000056.txt

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