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General Electric est une société multinationale américaine opérant dans divers secteurs industriels, notamment l'énergie, l'aviation, les soins de santé et les technologies financières.

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L'Obligation émise par General Electric Co. ( Etats-unis ) , en USD, avec le code ISIN US369604BF92, a été notée Baa1 ( Qualité moyenne inférieure ) par l'agence de notation Moody's.

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Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration No. 333-177804
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
(To Prospectus dated December 8, 2011)
$2,000,000,000 0.850% Notes due 2015
$3,000,000,000 2.700% Notes due 2022
$2,000,000,000 4.125% Notes due 2042
We will pay interest on the notes semiannually on April 9 and October 9 of each year, beginning on April 9, 2013.
The 0.850% Notes due 2015 will mature on October 9, 2015. The 2.700% Notes due 2022 will mature on October 9,
2022. The 4.125% Notes due 2042 will mature on October 9, 2042. We refer to the 0.850% Notes due 2015, the
2.700% Notes due 2022 and the 4.125% Notes due 2042 collectively as the "notes." The notes will not be listed on any
securities exchange.
We may redeem the notes of each series at any time and from time to time, as a whole or in part, at our option, at
the applicable redemption prices described in this prospectus supplement.
The notes will be unsecured obligations and rank equally with our other unsecured debt securities that are not
subordinated obligations. The notes will be issued in registered form in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples
of $1,000 in excess thereof.
See "Risk Factors" on page S-5 for a discussion of certain risks that should be considered in connection with
an investment in the notes.

Price to
Underwriting
Proceeds, Before
Public(1)
Discount
Expenses, to Us(1)

Per 0.850% Note due 2015

99.973 %

0.10 %

99.873 %

0.850% Notes due 2015 Total
$ 1,999,460,000.00
$ 2,000,000.00
$ 1,997,460,000.00

Per 2.700% Note due 2022

99.765 %

0.35 %

99.415 %

2.700% Notes due 2022 Total
$ 2,992,950,000.00
$ 10,500,000.00
$ 2,982,450,000.00

Per 4.125% Note due 2042

99.437 %

0.75 %

98.687 %

4.125% Notes due 2042 Total
$ 1,988,740,000.00
$ 15,000,000.00
$ 1,973,740,000.00

Total
$ 6,981,150,000.00
$ 27,500,000.00
$ 6,953,650,000.00

(1) Plus accrued interest from October 9, 2012, if settlement occurs after that date.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or
disapproved of the notes or determined that this prospectus supplement or the accompanying prospectus is
accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The underwriters expect to deliver the notes in book-entry form only through the facilities of The Depository Trust
Company, for the benefit of its participants, including Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V. and Clearstream Banking, société
anonyme, on or about October 9, 2012.
Bookrunners

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Barclays

Citigroup

Deutsche Bank
Securities
Goldman, Sachs & Co.

J.P. Morgan

Morgan Stanley
Senior Co-Managers

Credit Suisse

BofA Merrill Lynch
Co-Managers

Banca IMI
Blaylock Robert Van, LLC
BNP PARIBAS

CastleOak Securities, L.P. HSBC

ING Lebenthal Capital Markets Lloyds Securities Mischler Financial Group, Inc. Mitsubishi UFJ Securities

Mizuho Securities
RBC Capital Markets
RBS
Ramirez & Co., Inc.
Santander SMBC
Nikko

TD Securities

UBS Investment Bank
UniCredit Capital Markets
The Williams Capital Group,
L.P.
The date of this prospectus supplement is October 1, 2012.
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, which describes the terms of the
offering of the notes. The second part is the accompanying prospectus dated December 8, 2011, which we refer to as the
"accompanying prospectus." The accompanying prospectus contains a description of our debt securities and gives more
general information, some of which may not apply to the notes.
We are responsible for the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, the
accompanying prospectus and in any related free writing prospectus we prepare or authorize. We have not, and the
underwriters have not, authorized anyone to give you any other information, and neither we nor the underwriters take
responsibility for any other information that others may give you. We are not, and the underwriters are not, making an
offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the
information provided by this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus or the documents incorporated by
reference in this prospectus supplement and in the accompanying prospectus is accurate as of any date other than their
respective dates. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those
dates.
Before you invest in the notes, you should carefully read the registration statement described in the accompanying
prospectus (including the exhibits thereto) of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus form a
part, this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into this
prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. The incorporated documents are described in this prospectus
supplement under "Where You Can Find More Information."
Except as otherwise indicated, references in this prospectus supplement to "GE," "we," "us" and "our" refer to
General Electric Company and its subsidiaries.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prospectus Supplement

Page

Where You Can Find More Information
S-1

Forward-Looking Statements
S-2

Summary of the Offering
S-3

Risk Factors
S-5

Use of Proceeds
S-5

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
S-5

Description of Notes
S-6

United States Tax Considerations
S-12

Underwriting
S-15

Validity of the Notes
S-20

Experts
S-20

Prospectus
About This Prospectus

1

Where You Can Find More Information

2

Forward-Looking Statements

3

The Company

4

Risk Factors

5

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

5

Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends

5

Use of Proceeds

5

General Description of Securities that We May Sell

6

Description of Debt Securities

7

Description of Preferred Stock
21

Description of Common Stock
22

Description of Warrants
23

Description of Delayed Delivery Contracts
24

Description of Guarantees
25

ERISA Matters
26

Plan of Distribution
27

Validity of the Securities
30

Experts
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Our SEC filings are available to the public from the SEC's web site at
http://www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any document we file at the SEC's public reference room in
Washington, D.C. located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for
further information on the public reference room. Information about us, including our SEC filings, is also available at
our Internet site at http://www.ge.com. However, the information on our Internet site is not a part of this prospectus
supplement or the accompanying prospectus.
The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus
the information in other documents that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you
by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this
prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, and information in documents that we file later with the SEC
will automatically update and supersede information contained in documents filed earlier with the SEC or contained in
this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. We incorporate by reference in this prospectus
supplement and the accompanying prospectus the documents listed below and any future filings that we may make with
the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act"), until we sell all of the securities that may be offered by this prospectus supplement; provided, however, that we
are not incorporating, in each case, any documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in
accordance with SEC rules:

· The Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 that we filed with the SEC on February
24, 2012 (including portions of our Proxy Statement for our 2012 annual meeting of shareowners held on April
25, 2012 to the extent specifically incorporated by reference in such Form 10-K);

· The Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012 that we
filed on May 4, 2012 (as amended on May 9, 2012 and May 23, 2012) and July 30, 2012, respectively; and

· The Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2012, April 30, 2012, May 16, 2012, June 12, 2012, July 23,
2012 and July 30, 2012.
You may request a copy of any or all of the documents referred to above which may have been or may be
incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus (excluding certain exhibits to
the documents) at no cost to you by writing or telephoning us at the following address:
General Electric Company
3135 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, Connecticut 06828
Attn: Investor Communications
(203) 373-2211
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains "forward-looking statements"--that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this
context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and financial
condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "see" or "will."
Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, particular
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking
statements include: current economic and financial conditions, including volatility in interest and exchange rates,
commodity and equity prices and the value of financial assets; potential market disruptions or other impacts arising in
the United States or Europe from developments in the European sovereign debt situation; the impact of conditions in the
financial and credit markets on the availability and cost of General Electric Capital Corporation's ("GECC's") funding
and on our ability to reduce GECC's asset levels as planned; the impact of conditions in the housing market and
unemployment rates on the level of commercial and consumer credit defaults; changes in Japanese consumer behavior
that may affect our estimates of liability for excess interest refund claims (GE Money Japan); pending and future
mortgage securitization claims and litigation in connection with our U.S. mortgage business, which may affect our
estimates of liability, including possible loss estimates; our ability to maintain our current credit rating and the impact
on our funding costs and competitive position if we do not do so; the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other
conditions which may affect our ability to pay our quarterly dividend at the planned level; GECC's ability to pay
dividends to GE at the planned level; the level of demand and financial performance of the major industries we serve,
including, without limitation, air and rail transportation, energy generation, real estate and healthcare; the impact of
regulation and regulatory, investigative and legal proceedings and legal compliance risks, including the impact of
financial services regulation; strategic actions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and dispositions and our success in
completing announced transactions and integrating acquired businesses; the impact of potential information technology
or data security breaches; and numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a
political, economic, business and competitive nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be
materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-
looking statements.
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SUMMARY OF THE OFFERING
The following is a brief summary of some of the terms of this offering. It does not contain all of the information that
you need to consider in making your investment decision. To understand all of the terms of the offering of the notes, you
should carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus.
About General Electric Company
We are one of the largest and most diversified technology and financial services corporations in the world. With
products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, and household appliances to
medical imaging, business and consumer financing and industrial products, we serve customers in more than 100
countries and employ approximately 300,000 people worldwide. Prior to January 28, 2011, we also operated a media
company, NBC Universal, Inc. Effective January 28, 2011, we hold a 49% interest in a media entity that includes the
NBC Universal businesses. Since our incorporation in 1892, we have developed or acquired new technologies and
services that have broadened and changed considerably the scope of our activities.
In virtually all of our global business activities, we encounter aggressive and able competition. In many instances,
the competitive climate is characterized by changing technology that requires continuing research and development.
With respect to manufacturing operations, we believe that, in general, we are one of the leading firms in most of the
major industries in which we participate. The NBC Television Network, which became part of the media entity referred
to above as of January 28, 2011, is a major U.S. commercial broadcast television network. NBC Universal also
competes with other film and television programming producers and distributors, cable/satellite television networks and
theme park operators. The businesses in which our financial services segment engages are subject to competition from
various types of financial institutions, including commercial banks, thrifts, investment banks, broker-dealers, credit
unions, leasing companies, consumer loan companies, independent finance companies and finance companies associated
with manufacturers.
GE's address is 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut 06828-0001. GE is incorporated in New York.
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The Offering

The issuer
General Electric Company, a New York company.
Securities offered
$2,000,000,000 0.850% Notes due 2015
$3,000,000,000 2.700% Notes due 2022
$2,000,000,000 4.125% Notes due 2042
Original issue date
October 9, 2012.
Maturity date
The 0.850% Notes due 2015 will mature on October 9, 2015.
The 2.700% Notes due 2022 will mature on October 9, 2022.
The 4.125% Notes due 2042 will mature on October 9, 2042.
Interest payment dates
Interest on the notes will be paid semiannually on April 9 and
October 9 of each year, beginning on April 9, 2013, and on the
maturity date.
Interest rate
0.850% per annum for the 0.850% Notes due 2015.
2.700% per annum for the 2.700% Notes due 2022.
4.125% per annum for the 4.125% Notes due 2042.
Use of proceeds
We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repay
debt, including all or a portion of our $5 billion in aggregate principal
amount 5% Notes due 2013, and for general corporate purposes. If
for any reason we do not use the net proceeds from the sale of the
notes to repay our 5% Notes due 2013, we will use such net
proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Redemption
We may redeem the notes of each series at any time and from time to
time, as a whole or in part, at our option, at the applicable
redemption prices described under the heading "Description of
Notes--Optional Redemption" in this prospectus supplement.
Ranking
The notes will be unsecured obligations of ours and will rank equally
with our other unsecured debt securities that are not subordinated
obligations.
Denominations
The notes will be issued in denominations of $2,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.
Form of notes
Book-entry form, represented by one or more global notes deposited
with or on behalf of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC.
Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon.
Risk factors
Investing in the notes involves risks. See "Risk Factors" for more
information.
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RISK FACTORS
Investing in the notes involves risks. You should carefully consider the risks described under "Risk Factors" in Item
1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (which Risk Factors are incorporated by
reference herein), as well as the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement
and the accompanying prospectus before making a decision to invest in our notes. See "Where You Can Find More
Information" above.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be approximately $6.95 billion after deducting the
underwriting discount and our estimated expenses of this offering. We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the
notes to repay debt, including all or a portion of our $5 billion aggregate principal amount 5% Notes due 2013, and for
general corporate purposes. If for any reason we do not use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repay the 5%
Notes due 2013, we will use such net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Pending such use of the net proceeds,
we may invest the proceeds in highly liquid short-term securities.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Set forth below is our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and for each year in
the five-year period ended December 31, 2011.

Six
months
ended
June 30,
Year ended December 31,

2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007

2.07x
2.25x
1.84x
1.52x
1.79x
2.18x

In the above calculations, earnings for all periods consist of earnings before income taxes, noncontrolling interests,
discontinued operations and undistributed earnings of equity investees. Earnings are also adjusted to add amounts
charged to consolidated expenses of GE and its consolidated affiliates during the period for interest and other financial
charges (including interest on tax deficiencies) and an amount representative of the interest factor in rentals (for this
purpose, the interest factor is assumed to be one-third of rental expense). Fixed charges consist of all interest and other
financial charges, including capitalized interest, and one-third of rental expense for companies included in the
consolidated group.
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DESCRIPTION OF NOTES
The following description of the particular terms of the notes offered by this prospectus supplement supplements
the description of the general terms and provisions of the debt securities in the accompanying prospectus.
General
The notes are to be issued under the senior note indenture and officers' certificate, to be dated as of October 9,
2012, between us and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, which is more fully described in the accompanying
prospectus. The notes will be issued in three series. We will initially issue a total of $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of 0.850% Notes due 2015 that will mature on October 9, 2015 (the "2015 notes"), $3,000,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of 2.700% Notes due 2022 that will mature on October 9, 2022 (the "2022 notes") and $2,000,000,000
aggregate principal amount of 4.125% Notes due 2042 that will mature on October 9, 2042 (the "2042 notes"). We refer
to the 2015 notes, the 2022 notes and the 2042 notes collectively as the "notes."
We may reopen these series of notes and issue additional notes of these series without the consent of the holders of
the notes; provided that, if such additional notes are not fungible for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the notes
offered hereby, such additional notes will have a different CUSIP. The notes are unsecured and will rank equally with
our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The following description of the terms of the notes supplements,
and to the extent inconsistent therewith replaces, the description of the general terms and provisions of the debt
securities set forth in the accompanying prospectus.
The notes will be issued only in fully registered, book-entry form, in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples
of $1,000 thereof.
Interest and Principal
The notes will bear interest from October 9, 2012 at the annual rates stated on the cover of this prospectus
supplement. We will pay interest on the notes semiannually on April 9 and October 9 of each year and on the maturity
date (each, an "interest payment date"), beginning on April 9, 2013, to the persons in whose names the notes are
registered at the close of business on the March 25 and September 24, as the case may be (in each case, whether or not
a business day) immediately preceding the related interest payment date; provided, however, that interest payable on the
maturity date or any redemption date shall be payable to the person to whom the principal of such notes shall be
payable. Interest on the notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
We will pay the principal and premium, if any, of and interest on each note to the registered holder in immediately
available funds upon presentation of the notes if in certificated form at the office or agency we maintain for this purpose
in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, currently the corporate trust office of the trustee located at 101
Barclay Street, Floor 8W, New York, New York 10286, in any coin or currency of the United States of America which
at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts; provided, however, that payment of
interest may be made at our option by check mailed to the address of the person entitled to the payment as it appears on
the security register of the related series or by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the place and account
designated in writing by the person entitled to the payment as specified in such security register of such series at least
fifteen days prior to the interest payment date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this prospectus supplement or
the accompanying prospectus, so long as the notes are in book-entry form, we will make payments of principal,
premium, if any, and interest through the trustee to The Depository Trust Company.
Interest payable on any interest payment date, redemption date or maturity date shall be the amount of interest
accrued from, and including, the next preceding interest payment date in respect of which interest has been paid or duly
provided for (or from and including the original issue date, if no interest has been paid or duly provided for with respect
to the applicable series of notes) to,
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