Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 12 2018 - 3:50PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
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SCHEDULE 14A
INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section
14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Shareowner Services
P.O. Box
64945
St. Paul, MN 55164-0945
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
COMPANY
ANNUAL
MEETING OF SHAREOWNERS
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
10:00 a.m. Eastern
Time
GE Additive Customer Experience Center
101 N. Campus Drive
Imperial, PA 15126
Directions to the General Electric Company Annual
Meeting are available in the proxy statement which
can be viewed at www.proxydocs.com/GE.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Shareowner Meeting to be Held on April 25, 2018.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting of Shareowners of General Electric will be held at the GE Additive
Customer Experience Center, 101 N. Campus Drive, Imperial, Pennsylvania 15126 on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
This communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We
encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in
the proxy materials before voting.
The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and
Integrated Summary Report are available at
www.proxydocs.com/GE
If you want to receive a paper copy or
an e-mail with links to the electronic materials, you must request one. There is
no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as
instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before April 13, 2018 to
facilitate timely delivery.
Proposals to
be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors
recommendations.
Your Board of
Directors recommends a vote FOR the following nominees:
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Election of
Directors:
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Sébastien M. Bazin
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Francisco D’Souza
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Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
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W. Geoffrey Beattie
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John L. Flannery
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James J. Mulva
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John J. Brennan
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Edward P. Garden
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Leslie F. Seidman
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H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.
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Thomas W. Horton
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James S. Tisch
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Management Proposals
Your Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposals:
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Advisory Approval of Our Named Executives’
Compensation
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Approval of the GE International Employee Stock
Purchase Plan
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Ratification of KPMG as Independent Auditor for 2018
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Shareowner Proposals
Your Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST the following
proposals:
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Require the Chairman of the Board to be Independent
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Adopt Cumulative Voting for Director Elections
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Deduct Impact of Stock Buybacks from Executive Pay
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Issue Report on Political Lobbying and Contributions
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Issue Report on Stock Buybacks
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Permit Shareholder Action by Written Consent
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THIS IS NOT A FORM FOR
VOTING
You may immediately vote your
proxy on the Internet at:
www.proxypush.com/GE
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Use the Internet to vote your proxy
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 11:59 p.m. (CT) on April 24, 2018.
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Please have this Notice and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number available. Follow the instructions to vote your proxy. Scan the QR code to the right for mobile voting.
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Your Internet vote authorizes the Named
Proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and
returned your proxy card.
To request paper copies of the proxy
materials, which include the proxy card,
Proxy Statement, Annual Report and
Integrated Summary Report, please contact us via:
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Internet/Mobile
Access the
Internet and go to
www.investorelections.com/GE
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instructions to log in, and order copies.
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Telephone
Call us free of charge at 866-870-3684 in the U.S. or Canada,
using a touch-tone phone, and follow the instructions to log in and order
copies.
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Email
Send us an email at
paper@investorelections.com
with GE Materials
Request in the subject line. The email must include:
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The 11-digit control number located in the box in the upper right hand corner on the front of this notice.
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Your preference to receive printed materials via mail
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to receive an email with links to the electronic materials.
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If you choose email delivery you must include the email address.
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If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word Permanent
and include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number in the email.
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote
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Important Notice Regarding the
Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareowner Meeting to Be Held on
April 25, 2018.
Meeting
Information
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Meeting
Type:
Annual
Meeting
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For holders as
of:
February 26, 2018
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Date:
April 25, 2018
Time:
10:00 a.m., Eastern Time
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Location:
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GE Additive Customer Experience Center
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101 N. Campus Drive
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Imperial, PA 15126
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You are receiving this
communication because you hold shares in the company named
above.
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This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these
shares. This communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are available to
you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials
online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy
(see reverse side).
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We encourage you to access and
review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to
obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials
Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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NOTICE AND PROXY
STATEMENT ANNUAL
REPORT INTEGRATED
SUMMARY REPORT
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How to View
Online:
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Have the information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
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(located on the following
page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com
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How to Request and
Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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If you want to receive a paper
or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods
to make your request:
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BY
INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY
TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY
E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* If
requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
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Requests, instructions and
other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your
investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or
before April 11, 2018 to facilitate timely
delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting
Methods
Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these
shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "
legal proxy
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so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request
a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate
instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements
including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket
issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting
materials for any special requirements for meeting
attendance.
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com
. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on the following page) available and follow the
instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail
by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting
instruction form.
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Your Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following nominees and FOR
management proposals B1 through B3:
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A.
Election of Directors
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Nominees:
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A1.
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Sébastien M.
Bazin
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A2.
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W. Geoffrey
Beattie
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A3.
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John J.
Brennan
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A4.
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H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.
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A5.
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Francisco D’Souza
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A6.
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John L. Flannery
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A7.
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Edward P. Garden
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A8.
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Thomas W. Horton
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A9.
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Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
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A10.
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James J. Mulva
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A11.
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Leslie F. Seidman
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A12.
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James S. Tisch
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Advisory Approval of Our Named Executives Compensation
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B2.
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Approval of the GE International Employee Stock
Purchase Plan
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B3.
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Ratification of KPMG as Independent Auditor for
2018
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Your Board of Directors recommends you vote
AGAINST shareowner proposals C1 through C6:
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C1.
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Require the Chairman of the Board to be Independent
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C2.
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Adopt Cumulative Voting for Director Elections
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C3.
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Deduct Impact of Stock Buybacks from Executive Pay
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C4.
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Issue Report on Political Lobbying and Contributions
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C5.
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Issue Report on Stock Buybacks
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C6.
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Permit Shareholder Action by Written Consent
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NOTE:
Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Dear GE
Shareowner,
Enclosed are the GE 2017 Annual Report and
the Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting. We encourage you to review
these materials carefully and use them to participate in this years voting.
How you can vote
For your convenience, you can vote your shares
online or by phone. Additionally, you can vote by mail. Instructions for voting
your shares are included on the enclosed voting information form.
How you can view the proxy
materials online
You can also
view the enclosed materials online at
www.ge.com/annualreport
and
www.ge.com/proxy.
How you help save a forest by
signing up for electronic delivery
To encourage shareowners to take advantage of electronic delivery, we have a program that
is helping to improve and preserve the environment — if you elect electronic delivery of your
proxy materials for future GE shareowner meeting materials, GE will make a $1.00 donation to
American Forests to help restore national forests throughout the United States. Please sign up at
www.ge.com/investor-relations/personal-investing.
Benefits of electronic
delivery
There are many benefits
to receiving your GE information online, including:
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TIMELINESS:
Online information is available while
paper copies are still making their way through the postal
system.
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AVAILABILITY:
You can access these materials via
the Internet, when you choose 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Past GE Annual Reports, as well as GE investor
presentations, background information about the Company, and news about
GEs strategic and operational progress, are available at the GE Investor
Relations Web site at
www.ge.com/investor-relations.
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SAVINGS:
Electronic delivery of these materials
saves the Company the costs of printing and mailing paper copies. The
savings from e-delivery can be
substantial.
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You are a valued GE shareowner. Thank you for participating in this process and voting your enclosed proxy promptly. If you have any questions, please contact GE Corporate Investor Communications at 617-443-3400.
Sincerely,
Matthew Cribbins
Vice President
Corporate
Investor Communications
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MARCH
2018
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Matthew Cribbins
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Vice President
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Investor Communications
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GE
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41 Farnsworth Street
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Boston, MA 02210 U.S.A.
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Dear GE Shareowner,
This year, we are distributing the 2017
annual report and proxy statement for GEs 2018 annual meeting of shareowners to
some of our shareowners, including you, over the Internet by sending you the
enclosed Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. The enclosed notice
explains how you can access these materials and vote online.
Why is GE using this e-proxy
process?
This e-proxy process,
which was approved by the SEC in 2007, expedites our shareowners receipt of
these materials, lowers the costs of proxy solicitation and reduces the
environmental impact of our annual meeting. Many other large companies have
transitioned to this more contemporary way of distributing annual meeting
materials.
Whats included on the enclosed
notice?
The enclosed notice
explains how you can:
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View and download the
annual report and proxy statement online;
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Vote your shares
online, by mail or in person; and
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Request an email or
paper copy of the annual report and proxy statement at no cost to you (but
before you do so, make sure you read Will you receive any additional
proxy materials from GE? below).
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Will you
receive any additional proxy materials from GE?
Yes, in a few days we will send you a paper copy of our integrated
summary report. It combines in one concise document the most critical
information from our annual report, proxy statement and sustainability
website. To make it easier for you to vote, you will also receive a proxy card
or voting instruction form. Out of consideration for the environment, please
keep this in mind before requesting a copy of the full annual report and
proxy statement.
Cordially,
Alex Dimitrief,
Secretary
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MARCH 2018
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Alex
Dimitrief
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Secretary
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GE
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41 Farnsworth Street
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Boston, MA 02210 U.S.A.
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Dear GE
Shareowner,
Enclosed are the GE 2017 Annual Report and
the Proxy Statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting. We encourage you to review
these materials carefully and use them to participate in this years voting.
How you can vote
For your convenience, you can vote your shares
online or by phone. Additionally, you can vote by mail. Instructions for voting
your shares are included on the enclosed proxy card.
How you can view the proxy
materials online
You can also
view the enclosed materials online at
www.ge.com/annualreport
and
www.ge.com/proxy.
How you help save a forest by
signing up for electronic delivery
To encourage shareowners to take advantage of electronic delivery, we have a program that
is helping to improve and preserve the environment — if you elect electronic delivery of your
proxy materials for future GE shareowner meeting materials, GE will make a $1.00 donation to
American Forests to help restore national forests throughout the United States. Please sign up at
www.ge.com/investor-relations/personal-investing.
Benefits of electronic
delivery
There are many benefits
to receiving your GE information online, including:
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TIMELINESS:
Online information is available while
paper copies are still making their way through the postal
system.
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AVAILABILITY:
You can access these materials via
the Internet, when you choose 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Past GE Annual Reports, as well as GE investor
presentations, background information about the Company, and news about
GEs strategic and operational progress, are available at the GE Investor
Relations Web site at
www.ge.com/investor-relations.
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SAVINGS:
Electronic delivery of these materials
saves the Company the costs of printing and mailing paper copies. The
savings from e-delivery can be
substantial.
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You are a valued GE shareowner. Thank you for participating in this process and voting your enclosed proxy promptly. If you have any questions, please contact GE Corporate Investor Communications at 617-443-3400.
Sincerely,
Matthew Cribbins
Vice President
Corporate
Investor Communications
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MARCH
2018
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Matthew Cribbins
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Vice President
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Investor Communications
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GE
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41 Farnsworth Street
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Boston, MA 02210 U.S.A.
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