---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-001161"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GEHC"
cik: "0001932393"
company_name: "GE HealthCare Technologies Inc."
filed_at: "2023-01-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T20:30:50.300091+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GE HealthCare completes spin-off from GE; becomes independent public company

## Summary
- GE distributed 80.1% of GEHC common stock to GE holders on Jan 3, 2023, at ratio of 1 share per 3 GE shares held.
- Drew full $2.0B under 3-year senior unsecured term loan facility entered Nov 2022.
- Board of 9 directors appointed; Catherine Lesjak chairs Audit, William Stromberg chairs Talent/Comp.
- Non-employee directors receive $125k annual cash retainer and $200k RSU grant per year.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-001161
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GEHC
- cik: 0001932393
- company_name: GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-01-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 5.01, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/d386556d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-23-001161.txt

## Key facts
- Debt Financings
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. incurred term loan of $2.0 billion.
  - Instrument: term loan
  - Principal: $2.0 billion
  - Event: incurrence
  source text: On the Distribution Date, we drew down the full $2.0 billion available under the Term Loan Agreement.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Tomislav Mihaljevic was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Tomislav Mihaljevic 58 Talent, Culture, and Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Phoebe L. Yang was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Phoebe L. Yang 53 Talent, Culture, and Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Peter J. Arduini was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Peter J. Arduini 58 None
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Lloyd W. Howell, Jr. was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Lloyd W. Howell, Jr. 56 Audit Committee and Talent, Culture, and Compensation Committee
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. 59 None
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jan Makela was appointed as CEO, Imaging at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: CEO, Imaging
  source text: Jan Makela 54 CEO, Imaging
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Risa Lavizzo-Mourey was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Risa Lavizzo-Mourey 68 Nominating and Governance Committee (Chair)
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Frank R. Jimenez was appointed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
  source text: Frank R. Jimenez 57 General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  William J. Stromberg was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: William J. Stromberg 62 Audit Committee and Talent, Culture, and Compensation Committee (Chair)
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  George A. Newcomb was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: George A. Newcomb 55 Chief Accounting Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Anne T. Madden was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Anne T. Madden 58 Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Helmut Zodl was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Helmut Zodl 50 Chief Financial Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Betty D. Larson was appointed as Chief People Officer at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief People Officer
  source text: Betty D. Larson 46 Chief People Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Catherine Lesjak was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Catherine Lesjak 63 Audit Committee (Chair)
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Rodney F. Hochman was appointed as Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Rodney F. Hochman 67 Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Roland Rott was appointed as CEO, U at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: CEO, U
  source text: Roland Rott 51 CEO, U
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Peter J. Arduini was appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
  source text: Peter J. Arduini 58 President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Executive change
  Kevin M. O’Neill was appointed as CEO, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics at GE HealthCare Technologies Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: CEO, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics
  source text: Kevin M. O’Neill 54 CEO, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- M&A Transactions
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. completed a disposition involving General Electric Company (closed 2023-01-03).
  - Action: disposition
  - Counterparty: General Electric Company
  - Closing: 2023-01-03
  source text: On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) by GE to holders of GE common stock on a pro rata basis (the “Spin-Off”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. entered into Transition Services Agreement with GE (effective 2023-01-03).
  - Action: entry
  - Counterparty: GE
  - Effective: 2023-01-03
  source text: if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. entered into Separation and Distribution Agreement with GE (effective 2023-01-03).
  - Action: entry
  - Agreement: supply
  - Counterparty: GE
  - Effective: 2023-01-03
  source text: if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. entered into Trademark License Agreement with GE (effective 2023-01-03).
  - Action: entry
  - Agreement: license
  - Counterparty: GE
  - Effective: 2023-01-03
  source text: if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. entered into Employee Matters Agreement with GE (effective 2023-01-03).
  - Action: entry
  - Counterparty: GE
  - Effective: 2023-01-03
  source text: if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. entered into Tax Matters Agreement with GE (effective 2023-01-03).
  - Action: entry
  - Counterparty: GE
  - Effective: 2023-01-03
  source text: if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), General Electric Company (“GE”) completed the previously announced distribution of approximately 80.1% of the shares of the common stock of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1932393/000119312523001161/0001193125-23-001161-index.htm

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