SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 21, 2002
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-6461 13-1500700
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06927
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 357-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 21, 2002, General Electric Company ("GE"), the ultimate parent of the
registrant, set forth GE's approach to managing the long-term bond offerings and
debt portfolio of General Electric Capital Corporation. A copy of GE's press
release regarding GE's approach is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby
incorporated by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibits:
(99) Press release, dated March 21, 2002, issued by General Electric
Company.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
By /s/ Joan C. Amble
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Joan C. Amble
Vice President and Controller
Date: March 25, 2002
Exhibit Index
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(99) Press release, dated March 21, 2002, issued by General Electric Company.