Jeff Immelt
Jeff Immelt
Jeffrey Robert "Jeff" Immeltis an American business executive. He is currently the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the U.S.-based conglomerate General Electric. He was selected as GE's CEO by their Board of Directors in 2000 to replace Jack Welch upon Welch's retirement from GE. Previously, Immelt had headed up GE's Medical Systems divisionas its President and CEO...
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We view the economy more or less the same as 2005.
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We can't make appliances in the United States and make money,
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Despite a volatile environment, our fundamentals remain very strong, as we achieved double-digit earnings growth across all six of our businesses.
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Despite a volatile environment, our fundamentals remain very strong,
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It's appropriate to step up our current activity and affirm our faith in the long-term prospects of the company.
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We really don't see a double dip, just slow economic growth,
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We are on track for double-digit growth in earnings and cash flow in 2005 and beyond,
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Over the last five years, the Insurance Solutions business has lost $700m and required the infusion of $3.2bn of capital.
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The year is turning out as planned, ... As expected, the ramp-down of our turbine shipments in the first half created earnings pressure. However, we are executing with broad-based strength to generate significant growth in the second half. We see nine of 13 businesses growing in double digits and more favorable comparisons in power systems and insurance.
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This is the single biggest advance in mammography in 30 years, and women throughout the United States now have access to a powerful new tool in the fight against breast cancer,
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Reinsurance is an industry that has had a difficult time over the past few years, and we're disappointed in our results, ... We are committed to running ERC effectively for our investors. This includes profitability and exploring strategic options.
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The purpose of this generation of GE leaders is to make the company as good externally and commercially as it has always been operationally and financially.
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We're positioned to win in this environment. We've got the company so we can have good operating growth in 2003, ... We're executing on a very strong leadership agenda, transforming the portfolio and building sustainable growth.
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Looking into 2006, the current economic environment remains positive and is in line with our expectations.