Nov 18, 2009 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --
General Electric (NYSE: GE) opened at $16.01. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $15.95 and a high of $16.14. GE is now trading at $16.02, unchanged (0%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $5.73 to a high of $19.30. Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on GE stock this morning. Technical indicators for the stock are neutral and S&P gives GE a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on GE the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a January out-of-the-money bull-put credit spread below the 14 range.
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Companies: General Electric Co. (GE)
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Nov 17, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
General Electric Company (GE), a US-based industrial conglomerate, has signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture with Shenhua Group Corporation Limited, a China-based coal company, to develop and promote clean coal technology.
The collaboration combine GE's expertise in gasification and cleaner power generation technology with Shenhua's expertise in building and operating coal gasification and coal-fired power generation facilities.
Both the companies are planning to set up a company by mid-2010 to improve the cost and performance of commercial-scale gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle, or IGCC, power plants.
Deal Type Partnership
Sub-Category Joint Venture
Deal Status Announced: 2009-11-17
Deal Participants
Partner 1 (Company) Shenhua Group Corporation Limited
Partner 2 (Company) General Electric Company
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Companies: General Electric Co. (GE)
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Nov 13, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) --
United Technologies Corporation (UTC), a provider of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries, has reached an agreement to acquire GE Security, Inc. from General Electric Company, an industrial conglomerate, for $1,820 million. All the companies are based in the US
GE Security supplies security and life safety technologies through a product portfolio for commercial and residential applications that include fire detection and life safety systems, intrusion alarms, and video surveillance and access control systems.
Rumor (August 27, 2009):
According to The Financial Times, industry sources reported that UTC may consider the acquisition of GE Security from GE.
Reportedly, Robert Bosch GmbH and Tyco International, Ltd. are also interested in the acquisition, which is estimated to be worth $2,000 million.
JPMorgan is acting as financial advisor to GE on this sale. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP is acting as legal advisor to UTC.
Deal Value (US$ Million) 1820
Deal Type Acquisition
Sub-Category Majority Acquisition
Deal Status Announced: 2009-11-12
Deal Participants
Target (Company) GE Security, Inc.
Acquirer (Company) United Technologies Corporation
Vendor (Company) General Electric Company
Deal Rationale
The sale of GE Security is part of GE's effort to exit lines of business that are not core to its operations. This acquisition enhances UTC Fire & Security's status as a franchise in the $100,000 million global fire safety and electronic security industry.
The acquisition also strengthens UTC's North America footprint, extends capabilities and complements its existing fire and security businesses. The acquisition also brings additional product lines to the UTC portfolio, improves its aftermarket revenue potential and will deliver long-term value for UTC shareholders.
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Companies: General Electric Co. (GE), United Technologies Corp. (UTX)
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Nov 06, 2009 (Fresh Brewed Media via COMTEX) --
General Electric (NYSE: GE) opened at $14.98. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $14.83 and a high of $15.08. GE is now trading at $15.07, up $0.64 (4.44%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $5.73 to a high of $19.75. GE was upgraded at Oppenheimer this morning to Outperform from Perform. In a note to investors, the analyst who upped the stock said GE's financial portfolio is stabilizing and the company's core industrial business is holding up relatively well. The analyst also said GE's stock price is attractive at the moment. Technical indicators for the stock are neutral and S&P gives GE a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on GE the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a March out-of-the-money bull-put credit spread below the 12 range.
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Companies: General Electric Co. (GE)
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