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 really don't see a double dip, just slow economic growth,
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Looking into 2006, the current economic environment remains positive and is in line with our expectations.
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The economy is much tougher than anyone planned, but the fundamentals of GE are in great shape,
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It's really the broadest growth we've seen since the first quarter of 2000,
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We see continued strong growth in Asia and developing markets, mid single-digit growth in the Americas, and slow growth in Europe.
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ERC doesn't really fit the GE that I want to have, ... The return on equity is too low and there's too many commodity segments. I hate having to give this message to you, but my responsibility to you is to manage it, and that's what I'm doing.
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We have estimated the losses at GE Insurance Solutions from the storm and its aftermath, and despite this impact, we are confident we will deliver on our commitment to shareholders and are reaffirming our earnings guidance for the third quarter and the year.
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I am so confident, in fact that I have asked the Compensation Committee of our board to pay my cash incentive bonus in GE performance shares for 2005.
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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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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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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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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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Insurance Solutions has been a tough strategic fit for GE,