GE Shifts Focus From Health to Power, Jet Engines

GE Shifts Focus From Health to Power, Jet Engines

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The video discusses GE's strategic focus on power and aerospace, while divesting from healthcare and Baker Hughes to address liquidity issues. GE aims to generate cash and reduce debt by $25 billion, despite a $30 billion pension liability. The company plans to use proceeds from these transactions to improve its financial status.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the aerospace sector for GE?

It is a low-margin business.

It is expected to be a minor part of GE.

It is a high-margin business and crucial for GE's future.

It is unrelated to GE's core operations.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why is GE planning to spin off its healthcare business?

To focus solely on aerospace.

To address liquidity and cash flow issues.

To expand its healthcare operations.

To merge with another healthcare company.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected cash generation from selling part of GE's healthcare unit?

$10-15 billion

$20 billion

$25 billion

$5 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is GE's strategy to manage its debt and pension liabilities?

Increase its debt by $25 billion.

Ignore the liabilities.

Reduce debt by $25 billion over time.

Sell all its assets.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is GE's pension liability?

$10 billion

$40 billion

$20 billion

$30 billion