This document provides an overview of General Electric (GE) including its history, performance, innovations, capabilities, challenges, and businesses. Key points include:
- GE has a long history, being listed on the original Dow Jones Industrial Index in 1896 and paying dividends continuously since 1899.
- GE engages in innovation across multiple industries, with notable innovations including the light bulb, jet engine, CT scanner, and wind turbines.
- GE operates across over 100 countries with 300,000+ employees and manufacturing sites in over 40 countries.
- GE faces the challenge of accelerating organic revenue growth to meet targets of $10-12 billion annually.