More answers for our readers

Thanks again for your questions. Please find the answers to the latest set of questions submitted to GE Reports.

Is it true that GE cash flow from operations minus asset sales has been negative for years?

No. GE’s industrial cash flow has been strong, growing 15% in 2007 and increasing 5% year through third quarter and our cash from operating activities was $23.5 billion in 2007.

Have you begun forecasting the dividend potential post-2009?

Not at this point in time. This will be a decision for GE’s Board of Directors. Please refer to our recent story re-affirming the GE dividend for 2008.

What will be the future strategy of GE Capital after merging almost all financial units of GE under its umbrella?

Please visit our recent posting on GE Capital for more information and to hear from Bill Cary, chief operating officer of GE Capital. We will also be hosting an analyst meeting on December 2nd specifically on GE Capital.

Read the complete list of Q&As here.