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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from GENERAL ELECTRIC CO's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Judson Althoff was elected as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of General Electric Company, operating as GE Aerospace (the “Company”), elected Judson Althoff to the Board, effective June 24, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting a report on defense-related products at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“1. Requesting Report on Defense-Related Products 64,780,529 712,594,807 7,629,407 107,761,682”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“4. Auditor Ratification 890,062,125 1,546,602 1,157,698 0”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Approval of the GE Aerospace Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“3. ESPP 781,362,261 2,240,137 1,402,345 107,761,682”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Approval of Amendment and Restatement of the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Amended LTIP) at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“2. Amended LTIP 769,512,170 12,726,666 2,765,907 107,761,682”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Advisory vote on the Company's named executives' compensation (Say on Pay) at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“1. Say on Pay 753,387,208 27,686,972 3,930,563 107,761,682”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-05 meeting.

“Election of Directors For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1. Sébastien Bazin 764,954,244 19,029,987 1,020,512 107,761,682 2. Margaret Billson 771,414,168 11,812,237 1,778,338 107,761,682 3. Wesley Bush 782,039,980 1,994,719 970,044 107,761,682 4. H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. 758,310,993 25,814,583 879,167 107,761,682 5. Thomas Enders 779,458,155 4,548,285 998,303 107,761,682 6. Isabella Goren 781,480,869 2,593,640 930,234 107,761,682 7. Thomas Horton 751,346,247 32,645,104 1,013,392 107,761,682 8. Catherine Lesjak 778,432,780 5,626,182 945,781 107,761,682 9. Darren McDew 770,667,642 12,484,116 1,852,985 107,761,682”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO updated its three months ended March 31, 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On April 21, 2026, General Electric Company, operating as GE Aerospace (the "Company"), released its first-quarter 2026 financial results on its investor relations website at www.geaerospace.com/investor-relations.”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Report Analyzing Risks Arising from Voluntary Carbon-Reduction Commitments at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“or a report analyzing risks arising from voluntary carbon-reduction commitments. Election of Directors For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1.”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Independent Board Chairman at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“Independent Board Chairman 122,877,468 637,154,036 2,088,733 113,839,697 2. Report Analyzing Risks Arising from Voluntary Carbon-Reduction Commitments 9,214,621 748,931,107 3,974,509 113,839,697 2 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 hereunto duly authorized.”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2024 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“Auditor Ratification 871,630,886 2,815,953 1,513,095 0 Shareholder Proposals For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1.”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Advisory vote on the Company's named executives' compensation at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“approved the advisory vote on the Company's named executives' compensation ("Say on Pay"); and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2024 ("Auditor Ratification").”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“Election of Directors For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1. Stephen Angel 753,901,341 6,981,479 1,237,417 113,839,697 2.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported the first quarter ending March 31, 2024 results: revenue Total revenue (GAAP) of $16.1B, +11%; adjusted revenue* $15.2B, +10% organically*, EPS Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $1.38, $(4.18); adjusted EPS* $0.82, +$0.55. Guidance raised.

“April 25, 2024. First quarter 2024 GE Consolidated Results (including GE Aerospace and GE Vernova): • Total orders of $20.1B, +14%; organic orders +14% • Total revenue (GAAP) of $16.1B, +11%; adjusted revenue* $15.2B, +10% organically* • Profit margin (GAAP) of 11.6%, (3,320) bps; adjusted profit margin* 10.2%, +300 bps organically* • Continuing EPS (GAAP) of”

L. Kevin Cox departed as other_named_officer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“These include Michael J. Holston and L. Kevin Cox, who were both named executive officers in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 14, 2024, and Mr. Timko, all of whom departed on April 7, 2024.”

Michael J. Holston departed as other_named_officer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“These include Michael J. Holston and L. Kevin Cox, who were both named executive officers in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 14, 2024, and Mr. Timko, all of whom departed on April 7, 2024.”

Thomas S. Timko departed as Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Treasurer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“These include Michael J. Holston and L. Kevin Cox, who were both named executive officers in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 14, 2024, and Mr. Timko, all of whom departed on April 7, 2024.”

Robert Giglietti was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Treasurer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“This included the appointment of Robert Giglietti, 53, as Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Treasurer, succeeding Thomas S. Timko as principal accounting officer.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2023.

“On January 23, 2024, General Electric Company (the "Company") released its fourth-quarter and full year 2023 financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor.”

Carolina Dybeck Happe resigned as Chief Financial Officer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“Ms. Dybeck Happe gave notice of her departure from GE effective February 14, 2024 due to her resignation for "Good Reason" as a result of the CFO transition.”

Jessica Uhl departed as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“the Board and current GE directors Paula Rosput Reynolds and Jessica Uhl agreed that Ms. Rosput Reynolds and Ms. Uhl would resign from the GE Board effective upon the planned spin-off of GE Vernova”

Paula Rosput Reynolds departed as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“the Board and current GE directors Paula Rosput Reynolds and Jessica Uhl agreed that Ms. Rosput Reynolds and Ms. Uhl would resign from the GE Board effective upon the planned spin-off of GE Vernova”

Thomas Enders was elected as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“elected Margaret Billson and Thomas Enders to the Board, effective December 1, 2023.”

Margaret Billson was elected as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“elected Margaret Billson and Thomas Enders to the Board, effective December 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO updated its third quarter ending September 30, 2023 guidance (raised).

“On October 24, 2023, General Electric Company (the "Company") released its third-quarter 2023 financial results on its investor relations website at www.ge.com/investor. A copy of these is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference herein.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported Q2 2023 results: revenue Total revenues (GAAP) of $16.7B; adjusted revenues $15.9B, EPS Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $0.91; adjusted EPS $0.68. Guidance raised.

“GE ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Double-digit growth in orders, revenue, operating profit, and cash; raising 2023 guidance Second quarter 2023: • Total orders of $22.0B, +59%; organic orders +58% • Total revenues (GAAP) of $16.7B, +18%; adjusted revenues* $15.9B, +19% organically* • Profit margin (GAAP) of 8.3%, +1,510 bps; adjusted profit margin* 8.8%, +160 bps organically* • Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $0.91, +$2.00; adjusted EPS* $0.68, +$0.32 • Cash from Operating Activities (GAAP) of $0.3B, $(0.2)B; free cash flow* $0.4B, +$0.2B”

Carolina Dybeck Happe departed as Chief Financial Officer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“succeeding Carolina Dybeck Happe.”

Rahul Ghai was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“Rahul Ghai, 51, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GE effective September 1, 2023, succeeding Carolina Dybeck Happe.”
Governance Changes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO: Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to reflect relocation of headquarters and update address for service of process (effective 2023-05-15).

“On May 15, 2023, General Electric Company ("GE" or the "Company") filed with the Secretary of State of New York a Certificate of Change (the "Certificate of Change") to its restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Incorporation").”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Assess Energy-Related Asset Resilience at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“Shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposals dealing with”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Fiduciary Carbon-Emission Relevance Report at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“Shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposals dealing with”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Sale of the Company at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“Shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposals dealing with”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders rejected Independent Board Chairman at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“Shareholders did not approve the shareholder proposals dealing with an independent chairman of the Board of Directors”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Auditor Ratification at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2023 ("Auditor Ratification").”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Say on Frequency at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“approved the holding of future advisory votes on the Company’s named executives’ compensation every year ("Say on Frequency")”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Say on Pay at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“approved the advisory vote on the Company’s named executives’ compensation ("Say on Pay")”
Shareholder Votes

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-03 meeting.

“shareholders elected all of the Company’s nominees for director; approved the advisory vote on the Company’s named executives’ compensation ("Say on Pay"); approved the holding of future advisory votes on the Company’s named executives’ compensation every year ("Say on Frequency"); and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2023 ("Auditor Ratification").”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported first-quarter 2023 results: revenue $14.5B, EPS $5.56. Guidance raised.

“GE ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Double-digit orders and revenue growth with positive free cash flow; raising low end of 2023 guidance First quarter 2023: • Total orders $17.6B, +25%; organic orders +26% • Total revenues (GAAP) $14.5B, +14%; adjusted revenues* $13.7B, +17% organically* • Profit margin (GAAP) of 44.8%, +5,410 bps; adjusted profit margin* 6.4%, +330 bps organically* • Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $5.56, +$6.72; adjusted EPS* $0.27, +$0.36 • Cash from Operating Activities (GAAP) $0.2B, +$1.1B; free cash flow* $0.1B, +$1.3B”

Leslie Seidman departed as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“Current directors Francisco D’Souza and Leslie Seidman will not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting.”

Francisco D'Souza departed as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“Current directors Francisco D’Souza and Leslie Seidman will not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting.”

Jessica Uhl was appointed as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“the Board nominated Jessica Uhl, along with Gen. McDew, for election by shareholders at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders”

Darren McDew was elected as Director at GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.

“elected General (ret.) Darren W. McDew to the Board, effective March 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported Full year 2022 results: revenue Total revenues (GAAP) $76.6B, EPS Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $0.53.

“Full year 2022: • Total orders $83.0B, +4%; organic orders +7% • Total revenues (GAA P) $76.6B, +3%; adjusted revenues* $73.6B, +6% organically* • Profit margin (GAAP) of 1.8%, +680 bps; adjusted profit margin* 7.9%, +160 bps organically* • Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $0.53, +$3.78; adjusted EPS* $2.62, +$0.91”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported Fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue Total revenues (GAAP) $21.8B, EPS Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $1.99.

“Fourth quarter 2022: • Total orders $25.4B, +15%; organic orders +18% • Total revenues (GAAP) $21.8B, +7%; adjusted revenues* $21.0B, +11% organically* • Profit margin (GAAP) of 10.3%, +2,740 bps; adjusted profit margin* 10.3%, +290 bps organically* • Continuing EPS (GAAP) of $1.99, +$5.23; adjusted EPS* $1.24, +$0.42”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue approximately $18.3 billion.

“Full year 2022 revenue was approximately $18.3 billion.”
Earnings Releases

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue approximately $4.9 billion.

“Fourth quarter 2022 revenue was approximately $4.9 billion.”
M&A Transactions

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO completed a disposition (closed 2023-01-03).

“On January 3, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”) at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, General Electric Company (the “Company” or “GE”) completed the previously announced separation (the “Spin-Off”) of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (“GE HealthCare”) from the Company.”
Material Agreements

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO entered into Trademark License Agreement with GE HealthCare.

“the Company entered into several agreements with GE HealthCare on or prior to the Distribution Date that, among other things, provide a framework for the Company’s relationship with GE HealthCare after the Spin-Off, including the following agreements: • a Separation and Distribution Agreement; • a Transition Services Agreement; • a Tax Matters Agreement; • an Employee Matters Agreement; • a Trademark License Agreement; • a Real Estate Matters Agreement; and • a Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement.”
Material Agreements

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO entered into Employee Matters Agreement with GE HealthCare.

“the Company entered into several agreements with GE HealthCare on or prior to the Distribution Date that, among other things, provide a framework for the Company’s relationship with GE HealthCare after the Spin-Off, including the following agreements: • a Separation and Distribution Agreement; • a Transition Services Agreement; • a Tax Matters Agreement; • an Employee Matters Agreement; • a Trademark License Agreement; • a Real Estate Matters Agreement; and • a Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement.”
Material Agreements

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO entered into Tax Matters Agreement with GE HealthCare.

“the Company entered into several agreements with GE HealthCare on or prior to the Distribution Date that, among other things, provide a framework for the Company’s relationship with GE HealthCare after the Spin-Off, including the following agreements: • a Separation and Distribution Agreement; • a Transition Services Agreement; • a Tax Matters Agreement; • an Employee Matters Agreement; • a Trademark License Agreement; • a Real Estate Matters Agreement; and • a Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement.”

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