GE Said Nearing Factory Power Unit Sale to Advent: WSJ

GE Said Nearing Factory Power Unit Sale to Advent: WSJ

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The transcript discusses GE's ongoing process of selling its distributed power unit, known as Jenbacher and Waukesha. Advent International is currently leading the bid, with other companies like Cummins, KKR, and Kohler also involved. The sale is not finalized, and changes in leadership could occur. CEO John Flannery faces challenges in deciding which assets to sell, balancing investor interests, and maintaining GE's credit rating.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is currently leading the process of acquiring GE's distributed power unit?

Cummins

Advent International

KKR

Kohler

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company, known for its plumbing products, is involved in the bidding process for GE's power unit?

Advent International

Cummins

Kohler

KKR

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge GE faces when deciding which assets to sell?

Finding new investors

Reducing operational costs

Balancing asset value and sale price

Expanding into new markets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the CEO of GE trying to balance various interests during the asset sale?

Larry Culp

H. Lawrence Culp Jr.

Jeff Immelt

John Flannery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the interests that CEO John Flannery is trying to balance?

Increasing market share

Participating in business upturns

Maintaining GE's credit rating

Expanding product lines