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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
     
 
FORM 10-Q
  

(Mark One)
        
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
 
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ___________to ___________
_____________________________
 
Commission file number 001-06461
_____________________________
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
  
13-1500700
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
901 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT
  
06851-1168
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (203) 840-6300

                                                                                              
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þNo ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨ 
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer þ
Smaller reporting company ¨

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
 
At November 1, 2013, 1,000 shares of voting common stock, which constitute all of the outstanding common equity, with a par value of $14 per share were outstanding.
 
REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION h(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM 10-Q WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.
 

 
(1)
 
 

General Electric Capital Corporation
 
Part I – Financial Information
  
Page
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements
    
 
Condensed Statement of Earnings
  
3
 
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
  
4
 
Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareowners’ Equity
  
4
 
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
  
5
 
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
  
6
 
Summary of Operating Segments
  
7
 
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
  
8
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  
52
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
  
73
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
  
73
       
Part II – Other Information
    
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  
74
Item 6.
Exhibits
  
76
Signatures
  
77
     
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, equity prices and the value of financial assets; potential market disruptions or other impacts arising in the United States or Europe from developments in sovereign debt situations; the impact of conditions in the financial and credit markets on the availability and cost of our funding and on our ability to reduce our 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 WMC, 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; our ability to pay dividends to GE at the planned level; the level of demand and financial performance of the major industries GE serves, including, without limitation, air 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; 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.
 
GE’s Investor Relations website at www.ge.com/investor and our corporate blog at www.gereports.com, as well as GE’s Facebook page and Twitter accounts, contain a significant amount of information about GE, including financial and other information for investors. GE encourages investors to visit these websites from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.
 

 
(2)
 
 

Part I. Financial Information
 
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
Condensed Statement of Earnings
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues from services (a)
 
$
 10,693 
 
$
 11,265 
 
$
 33,562 
 
$
 33,967 
Other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Total other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities
 
 
 (62)
 
 
 (25)
 
 
 (503)
 
 
 (90)
      Less: portion of other-than-temporary impairment recognized in
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
 6 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 36 
 
 
 1 
   Net other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      recognized in earnings
 
 
 (56)
 
 
 (25)
 
 
 (467)
 
 
 (89)
Revenues from services (Note 9)
 
 
 10,637 
 
 
 11,240 
 
 
 33,095 
 
 
 33,878 
Sales of goods
 
 
 33 
 
 
 34 
 
 
 90 
 
 
 90 
   Total revenues
 
 
 10,670 
 
 
 11,274 
 
 
 33,185 
 
 
 33,968 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
 
 2,241 
 
 
 2,798 
 
 
 7,046 
 
 
 8,962 
Operating and administrative
 
 
 2,992 
 
 
 3,020 
 
 
 9,347 
 
 
 8,896 
Cost of goods sold
 
 
 29 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 75 
 
 
 75 
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits
 
 
 714 
 
 
 798 
 
 
 2,131 
 
 
 2,271 
Provision for losses on financing receivables
 
 
 821 
 
 
 1,122 
 
 
 3,338 
 
 
 2,728 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 1,967 
 
 
 1,734 
 
 
 5,372 
 
 
 5,022 
   Total costs and expenses
 
 
 8,764 
 
 
 9,499 
 
 
 27,309 
 
 
 27,954 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 1,906 
 
 
 1,775 
 
 
 5,876 
 
 
 6,014 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 (80)
 
 
 (94)
 
 
 (399)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
 
 1,905 
 
 
 1,695 
 
 
 5,782 
 
 
 5,615 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)
 
 
 (83)
 
 
 (107)
 
 
 (313)
 
 
 (857)
Net earnings
 
 
 1,822 
 
 
 1,588 
 
 
 5,469 
 
 
 4,758 
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 10 
 
 
 20 
 
 
 38 
 
 
 46 
Net earnings attributable to GECC
 
 
 1,812 
 
 
 1,568 
 
 
 5,431 
 
 
 4,712 
Preferred stock dividends declared
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (135)
 
 
 - 
Net earnings attributable to GECC common shareowner
 
$
 1,812 
 
$
 1,568 
 
$
 5,296 
 
$
 4,712 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts attributable to GECC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
 1,895 
 
$
 1,675 
 
$
 5,744 
 
$
 5,569 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
 
 
 (83)
 
 
 (107)
 
 
 (313)
 
 
 (857)
Net earnings attributable to GECC
 
$
 1,812 
 
$
 1,568 
 
$
 5,431 
 
$
 4,712 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Excluding net other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities.
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 

 
(3)
 
 

General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
 1,822 
 
$
 1,588 
 
$
 5,469 
 
$
 4,758 
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 10 
 
 
 20 
 
 
 38 
 
 
 46 
Net earnings attributable to GECC
$
 1,812 
 
$
 1,568 
 
$
 5,431 
 
$
 4,712 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Investment securities
$
 159 
 
$
 128 
 
$
 (377)
 
$
 636 
      Currency translation adjustments
 
 (122)
 
 
 529 
 
 
 (115)
 
 
 255 
      Cash flow hedges
 
 63 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 349 
 
 
 139 
      Benefit plans
 
 8 
 
 
 (11)
 
 
 30 
 
 
 (16)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 108 
 
 
 673 
 
 
 (113)
 
 
 1,014 
Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      noncontrolling interests
 
 12 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 (10)
 
 
 1 
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to GECC
$
 96 
 
$
 671 
 
$
 (103)
 
$
 1,013 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
 1,930 
 
$
 2,261 
 
$
 5,356 
 
$
 5,772 
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      noncontrolling interests
 
 22 
 
 
 22 
 
 
 28 
 
 
 47 
Comprehensive income attributable to GECC
$
 1,908 
 
$
 2,239 
 
$
 5,328 
 
$
 5,725 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts presented net of taxes. See Note 8 for further information about other comprehensive income and noncontrolling interests.
 
See accompanying notes.
 

General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareowners’ Equity (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECC shareowners' equity balance at January 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 81,890 
 
$
 77,110 
Increases from net earnings attributable to GECC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,431 
 
 
 4,712 
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,082)
 
 
 (5,447)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to GECC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (103)
 
 
 1,013 
Changes in additional paid-in capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 978 
 
 
 3,961 
Ending balance at September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 84,114 
 
 
 81,349 
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 539 
 
 
 711 
Total equity balance at September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 84,653 
 
$
 82,060 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See Note 8 for further information about changes in shareowners’ equity.
 
See accompanying notes.
 

 
(4)
 
 

General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
 
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions, except share information)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 76,298 
 
$
 61,942 
Investment securities (Note 3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 43,805 
 
 
 48,439 
Inventories
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 78 
 
 
 79 
Financing receivables – net (Notes 4 and 12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 254,223 
 
 
 268,951 
Other receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 14,899 
 
 
 13,917 
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated amortization of $26,346
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   and $26,113
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 51,680 
 
 
 52,974 
Goodwill (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 26,696 
 
 
 27,032 
Other intangible assets – net (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,176 
 
 
 1,294 
Other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 50,139 
 
 
 62,201 
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 51 
 
 
 211 
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,664 
 
 
 2,299 
Total assets(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 520,709 
 
$
 539,339 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 79,830 
 
$
 95,940 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 7,189 
 
 
 6,259 
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,966 
 
 
 30,123 
Bank deposits (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 50,761 
 
 
 46,461 
Long-term borrowings (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 215,503 
 
 
 224,776 
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 27,155 
 
 
 28,696 
Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 17,656 
 
 
 15,961 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,660 
 
 
 5,988 
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 157 
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2,332 
 
 
 2,381 
Total liabilities(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 436,056 
 
 
 456,742 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (750,000 shares authorized at both September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    and December 31, 2012, and 50,000 and 40,000 shares issued and outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
        at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $14 par value (4,166,000 shares authorized at
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and 1,000 shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        issued and outstanding at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
 
 
 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) – net(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 297 
 
 
 673 
   Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (238)
 
 
 (131)
   Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (396)
 
 
 (746)
   Benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (706)
 
 
 (736)
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 32,564 
 
 
 31,586 
Retained earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 52,593 
 
 
 51,244 
Total GECC shareowners' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 84,114 
 
 
 81,890 
Noncontrolling interests(c)(Note 8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 539 
 
 
 707 
Total equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 84,653 
 
 
 82,597 
Total liabilities and equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 520,709 
 
$
 539,339 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
Our consolidated assets at September 30, 2013 include total assets of $46,877 million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets include net financing receivables of $40,398 million and investment securities of $4,148 million. Our consolidated liabilities at September 30, 2013 include liabilities of certain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GECC. These liabilities include non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $28,416 million. See Note 13.
 
(b)
The sum of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to GECC was $(1,043) million and $(940) million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
(c)
Included accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(139) million and $(129) million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 

 
(5)
 
 

General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
 
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows – operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 5,469 
 
$
 4,758 
Less: net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 
 46 
Net earnings attributable to GECC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,431 
 
 
 4,712 
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 313 
 
 
 857 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings attributable to GECC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   to cash provided from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,372 
 
 
 5,022 
      Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 747 
 
 
 (310)
      Provision for losses on financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 3,338 
 
 
 2,728 
      All other operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,335)
 
 
 1,881 
Cash from (used for) operating activities – continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 11,866 
 
 
 14,890 
Cash from (used for) operating activities – discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (104)
 
 
 142 
Cash from (used for) operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 11,762 
 
 
 15,032 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows – investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,582)
 
 
 (8,098)
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4,119 
 
 
 4,836 
Increase in loans to customers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (219,256)
 
 
 (217,198)
Principal collections from customers – loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 229,207 
 
 
 227,408 
Investment in equipment for financing leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (6,251)
 
 
 (6,585)
Principal collections from customers – financing leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 8,001 
 
 
 9,150 
Net change in credit card receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,206)
 
 
 (3,254)
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 227 
Proceeds from principal business dispositions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 841 
 
 
 244 
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6,384 
 
 
 - 
All other investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 15,916 
 
 
 9,519 
Cash from (used for) investing activities – continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 28,173 
 
 
 16,249 
Cash from (used for) investing activities – discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 95 
 
 
 (152)
Cash from (used for) investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 28,268 
 
 
 16,097 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows – financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (9,917)
 
 
 (1,209)
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,222)
 
 
 1,195 
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Short-term (91 to 365 days)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 59 
   Long-term (longer than one year)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 41,347 
 
 
 43,156 
Repayments and other debt reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Short-term (91 to 365 days)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (46,686)
 
 
 (66,837)
   Long-term (longer than one year)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (3,182)
 
 
 (3,162)
   Non-recourse, leveraged leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (528)
 
 
 (389)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 990 
 
 
 3,960 
Dividends paid to shareowners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,082)
 
 
 (5,446)
All other financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (425)
 
 
 (2,729)
Cash from (used for) financing activities – continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (24,697)
 
 
 (31,402)
Cash from (used for) financing activities – discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 15 
 
 
 - 
Cash from (used for) financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (24,682)
 
 
 (31,402)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (986)
 
 
 1,227 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 14,362 
 
 
 954 
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 62,044 
 
 
 76,823 
Cash and equivalents at September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 76,406 
 
 
 77,777 
Less: cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 108 
 
 
 110 
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at September 30
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 76,298 
 
$
 77,667 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See accompanying notes.
 

 
(6)
 
 

General Electric Capital Corporation and consolidated affiliates
Summary of Operating Segments
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
$
 3,677 
 
$
 4,028 
 
$
 11,091 
 
$
 12,406 
Consumer
 
 
 3,747 
 
 
 3,911 
 
 
 11,353 
 
 
 11,600 
Real Estate
 
 
 689 
 
 
 948 
 
 
 3,218 
 
 
 2,660 
Energy Financial Services
 
 
 438 
 
 
 401 
 
 
 1,084 
 
 
 1,086 
GECAS
 
 
 1,312 
 
 
 1,249 
 
 
 3,973 
 
 
 3,897 
    Total segment revenues
 
 
 9,863 
 
 
 10,537 
 
 
 30,719 
 
 
 31,649 
Corporate items and eliminations
 
 
 807 
 
 
 737 
 
 
 2,466 
 
 
 2,319 
Total revenues
 
$
 10,670 
 
$
 11,274 
 
$
 33,185 
 
$
 33,968 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
$
 479 
 
$
 563 
 
$
 1,702 
 
$
 1,855 
Consumer
 
 
 889 
 
 
 749 
 
 
 2,240 
 
 
 2,485 
Real Estate
 
 
 464 
 
 
 217 
 
 
 1,589 
 
 
 494 
Energy Financial Services
 
 
 150 
 
 
 132 
 
 
 293 
 
 
 325 
GECAS
 
 
 173 
 
 
 251 
 
 
 825 
 
 
 877 
    Total segment profit
 
 
 2,155 
 
 
 1,912 
 
 
 6,649 
 
 
 6,036 
Corporate items and eliminations
 
 
 (260)
 
 
 (237)
 
 
 (905)
 
 
 (467)
Earnings from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    attributable to GECC
 
 
 1,895 
 
 
 1,675 
 
 
 5,744 
 
 
 5,569 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    net of taxes, attributable to GECC
 
 
 (83)
 
 
 (107)
 
 
 (313)
 
 
 (857)
Total net earnings attributable to GECC
 
$
 1,812 
 
$
 1,568 
 
$
 5,431 
 
$
 4,712 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes.
 
 

 
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
General Electric Company (GE Company or GE) owns all of the common stock of General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC). Our financial statements consolidate all of our affiliates – companies that we control and in which we hold a majority voting interest. We also consolidate the economic interests we hold in certain businesses within companies in which we hold a voting equity interest and are majority owned by our parent, but which we have agreed to actively manage and control. See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (2012 consolidated financial statements), which discusses our consolidation and financial statement presentation. GECC includes Commercial Lending and Leasing (CLL), Consumer, Real Estate, Energy Financial Services and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).

Effects of transactions between related companies are made on an arms-length basis and are eliminated. As a wholly-owned subsidiary, GECC enters into various operating and financing arrangements with its parent, GE. These arrangements are made on an arms-length basis and consist primarily of GECC dividends to GE; GE customer receivables sold to GECC; GECC services for trade receivables management and material procurement; buildings and equipment (including automobiles) leased between GE and GECC; information technology (IT) and other services sold to GECC by GE; aircraft engines manufactured by GE that are installed on aircraft purchased by GECC from third-party producers for lease to others; and various investments, loans and allocations of GE corporate costs.

We have reclassified certain prior-period amounts to conform to the current-period presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, information in these notes to the condensed, consolidated financial statements relates to continuing operations.

Accounting Changes
 
On January 1, 2012, we adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, an amendment to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 220, Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 introduced a new statement, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. The amendments affect only the display of those components of equity categorized as other comprehensive income and do not change existing recognition and measurement requirements that determine net earnings.

On January 1, 2012, we adopted FASB ASU 2011-04, an amendment to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2011-04 clarifies or changes the application of existing fair value measurements, including: that the highest and best use valuation premise in a fair value measurement is relevant only when measuring the fair value of nonfinancial assets; that a reporting entity should measure the fair value of its own equity instrument from the perspective of a market participant that holds that instrument as an asset; to permit an entity to measure the fair value of certain financial instruments on a net basis rather than based on its gross exposure when the reporting entity manages its financial instruments on the basis of such net exposure; that in the absence of a Level 1 input, a reporting entity should apply premiums and discounts when market participants would do so when pricing the asset or liability consistent with the unit of account; and that premiums and discounts related to size as a characteristic of the reporting entity’s holding are not permitted in a fair value measurement. Adopting these amendments had no effect on the financial statements. For a description of how we estimate fair value and our process for reviewing fair value measurements classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, see Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.

See Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements for a summary of our significant accounting policies.

Interim Period Presentation
 
The condensed, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are unaudited. These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that we considered necessary to present a fair statement of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. The results reported in these condensed, consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year. It is suggested that these condensed, consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2012 consolidated financial statements. We label our quarterly information using a calendar convention, that is, first quarter is labeled as ending on March 31, second quarter as ending on June 30, and third quarter as ending on September 30. It is our longstanding practice to establish interim quarterly closing dates using a fiscal calendar, which requires our businesses to close their books on either a Saturday or Sunday, depending on the business. The effects of this practice are modest and only exist within a reporting year. The fiscal closing calendar for 2013 is available on our website, www.ge.com/secreports.


 
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2. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
Assets and Liabilities of Businesses Held for Sale
 
In the first quarter of 2013, we committed to sell our Consumer auto and personal loan business in Portugal.  We completed the sale on July 15, 2013 for proceeds of $83 million.

In the second quarter of 2012, we committed to sell a portion of our Business Properties portfolio (Business Property) in Real Estate, including certain commercial loans, the origination and servicing platforms and the servicing rights on loans previously securitized by GECC. We completed the sale of Business Property on October 1, 2012 for proceeds of $2,406 million. We deconsolidated substantially all Real Estate securitization entities in the fourth quarter of 2012 as servicing rights related to these entities were transferred to the buyer at closing.

Summarized financial information for businesses held for sale is shown below.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
  
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
           
      
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
           
      
Cash and equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 4 
 
$
 74 
Financing receivables – net
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 - 
 
  
 47 
Property, plant and equipment – net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - 
  
 
 31 
All other
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 47 
 
  
 59 
Assets of businesses held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 51 
 
$
 211 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
            
 
  
            
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
Short-term borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 138 
All other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4 
  
 
 19 
Liabilities of businesses held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 4 
  
$
 157 

Discontinued Operations
 
Discontinued operations primarily comprised GE Money Japan (our Japanese personal loan business, Lake, and our Japanese mortgage and card businesses, excluding our investment in GE Nissen Credit Co., Ltd.), our U.S. mortgage business (WMC), our Consumer mortgage lending business in Ireland (Consumer Ireland) and our CLL trailer services business in Europe (CLL Trailer Services). Associated results of operations, financial position and cash flows are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
 
 

 
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Summarized financial information for discontinued operations is shown below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues (loss)
 
$
 79 
 
$
 (17)
 
$
 109 
 
$
 (161)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   before income taxes
 
$
 1 
 
$
 (139)
 
$
 (157)
 
$
 (587)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
 
 
 9 
 
 
 30 
 
 
 151 
 
 
 187 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   net of taxes
 
$
 10 
 
$
 (109)
 
$
 (6)
 
$
 (400)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disposal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes
 
$
 (108)
 
$
 (4)
 
$
 (390)
 
$
 (506)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
 
 
 15 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 83 
 
 
 49 
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes
 
$
 (93)
 
$
 2 
 
$
 (307)
 
$
 (457)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   net of taxes
 
$
 (83)
 
$
 (107)
 
$
 (313)
 
$
 (857)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 108 
 
$
 102 
Property, plant and equipment – net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 474 
 
 
 699 
All other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,082 
 
 
 1,498 
Assets of discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 1,664 
 
$
 2,299 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 325 
 
$
 374 
All other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2,007 
 
 
 2,007 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 2,332 
 
$
 2,381 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 primarily comprised cash, property, plant and equipment - net and a deferred tax asset for a loss carryforward, which expires principally in 2017 and in part in 2019, related to the sale of our GE Money Japan business.

GE Money Japan
 
During the third quarter of 2008, we completed the sale of GE Money Japan, which included our Japanese personal loan business. Under the terms of the sale, we reduced the proceeds for estimated refund claims in excess of the statutory interest rate. Proceeds from the sale were to be increased or decreased based on the actual claims experienced in accordance with loss-sharing terms specified in the sale agreement, with all claims in excess of 258 billion Japanese yen (approximately $3,000 million) remaining our responsibility. The underlying portfolio to which this obligation relates is in runoff and interest rates were capped for all designated accounts by mid-2009. In the third quarter of 2010, we were required to begin making reimbursements under this arrangement.

 
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Overall, excess interest refund claims experience has been difficult to predict and subject to several adverse factors, including the challenging global economic conditions over the last few years, the financial status of other Japanese personal lenders (including the 2010 bankruptcy of a large independent personal loan company), substantial ongoing legal advertising, and consumer behavior. Our reserves declined from $700 million at December 31, 2012 to $527 million at September 30, 2013, as claim payments and the effects of a strengthening U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen were partially offset by an increase to reserves of $205 million. In determining reserve levels, we consider analyses of recent and historical claims experience, as well as pending and estimated future refund requests, adjusted for the estimated percentage of customers who present valid requests and associated estimated payments. We determined our reserve assuming the pace of incoming claims will decelerate, that average exposure per claim remains consistent with recent experience, and that we continue to see the impact of loss mitigation efforts. Since our disposition of the business, incoming claims have continued to decline; however, it is highly variable and difficult to predict the pace and pattern of that decline and such assumptions have a significant effect on the total amount of our liability. Holding all other assumptions constant, an adverse change of 20% and 50% in assumed incoming daily claim rate reduction (resulting in an extension of the claim period and higher incoming claims), would result in an increase to our reserve of approximately $75 million and $400 million, respectively. We continue to closely monitor and evaluate claims activity.

Based on the uncertainties discussed above, and considering other environmental factors in Japan, including the runoff status of the underlying book of business, challenging economic conditions, the impact of laws and regulations (including consideration of proposed legislation that could impose a framework for collective legal action proceedings), and the financial status of other local personal lending companies, it is difficult to develop a meaningful estimate of the aggregate possible claims exposure. These uncertainties and factors could have an adverse effect on claims development.

GE Money Japan earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, were $(80) million and $(9) million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(196) million and $(363) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

WMC
 
During the fourth quarter of 2007, we completed the sale of WMC, our U.S. mortgage business. WMC substantially discontinued all new loan originations by the second quarter of 2007, and is not a loan servicer. In connection with the sale, WMC retained certain representation and warranty obligations related to loans sold to third parties prior to the disposal of the business and contractual obligations to repurchase previously sold loans as to which there was an early payment default. All claims received by WMC for early payment default have either been resolved or are no longer being pursued.

Pending repurchase claims based upon representations and warranties made in connection with loan sales were $6,311 million at September 30, 2013, $5,357 million at December 31, 2012 and $705 million at December 31, 2011. Pending claims represent those active repurchase claims that identify the specific loans tendered for repurchase and, for each loan, the alleged breach of a representation or warranty. As such, they do not include unspecified repurchase claims, such as the Litigation Claims discussed below, or claims relating to breaches of representations that were made more than six years before WMC was notified of the claim. WMC believes that these repurchase claims do not meet the substantive and procedural requirements for tender under the governing agreements, would be disallowed in legal proceedings under applicable statutes of limitations or are otherwise invalid. The amounts reported in pending claims reflect the purchase price or unpaid principal balances of the loans at the time of purchase and do not give effect to pay downs, accrued interest or fees, or potential recoveries based upon the underlying collateral. Historically, a small percentage of the total loans WMC originated and sold have been treated as “validly tendered,” meaning the loan was subject to repurchase because there was a breach of a representation and warranty that materially and adversely affected the value of the loan, and the demanding party met all other procedural and substantive requirements for repurchase.

Reserves related to WMC pending and estimated future loan repurchase claims were $800 million at September 30, 2013, reflecting an increase to reserves in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $167 million due to incremental claim activity and updates to WMC’s estimate of future losses. The amount of these reserves is based upon pending and estimated future loan repurchase requests, WMC’s historical loss experience and evaluation of claim activity on loans tendered for repurchase.

 
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The following table provides a roll forward of the reserve and pending repurchase claims.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve
 
 
Pending claims
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
(In millions)
September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
(In millions)
September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve, beginning
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pending claims,
 
 
 
 
 
   of period
$
 787 
 
$
 633 
 
   beginning of period
$
 6,335 
 
$
 5,357 
Provision
 
 18 
 
 
 172 
 
New claims
 
 - 
 
 
 978 
Claim resolutions/
   rescissions
 
 (5)
 
 
 (5)
 
Claim resolutions/
   rescissions
 
 (24)
 
 
 (24)
Reserve, end
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pending claims, end
 
 
 
 
 
   of period
$
 800 
 
$
 800 
 
   of period
$
 6,311 
 
$
 6,311 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Given the significant recent activity in pending claims and related litigation filed in connection with such claims, it is difficult to assess whether future losses will be consistent with WMC’s past experience. Adverse changes to WMC’s assumptions supporting the reserve for pending and estimated future loan repurchase claims may result in an increase to these reserves. For example, a 50% increase in the estimate of future loan repurchase requests and a 100% increase in the estimated loss rate on loans tendered (and assuming settlements at current demands), would result in an increase to the reserves of approximately $525 million.

There are 16 lawsuits involving claims made against WMC arising from alleged breaches of representations and warranties on mortgage loans included in 15 securitizations. WMC initiated three of the cases as the plaintiff; in the other cases WMC is a defendant. The adverse parties in these cases are securitization trustees or parties claiming to act on their behalf. In 12 of these lawsuits, the adverse parties seek compensatory or other relief for mortgage loans beyond those included in WMC’s previously discussed pending claims at September 30, 2013 (Litigation Claims). These Litigation Claims consist of sampling-based claims in two cases on approximately $900 million of mortgage loans and, in the other ten cases, claims for repurchase or damages based on the alleged failure to provide notice of defective loans, breach of a corporate representation and warranty, and/or non-specific claims for rescissionary damages on approximately $5,700 million of mortgage loans. These claims reflect the purchase price or unpaid principal balances of the loans at the time of purchase and do not give effect to pay downs, accrued interest or fees, or potential recoveries based upon the underlying collateral. As noted above, WMC believes that the Litigation Claims conflict with the governing agreements and applicable law. As a result, WMC has not included the Litigation Claims in its pending claims or in its estimates of future loan repurchase requests and holds no related reserve as of September 30, 2013.

At this point, WMC is unable to develop a meaningful estimate of reasonably possible loss in connection with the Litigation Claims described above due to a number of factors, including the extent to which courts will agree with the theories supporting the Litigation Claims. The case law on these issues is unsettled, and while several courts have supported some of the theories underlying WMC’s legal defenses, other courts have rejected them. There are a number of pending cases, including WMC cases, which, in the coming months, could provide more certainty regarding the legal status of these claims. An adverse court decision on any of the theories supporting the Litigation Claims could increase WMC’s exposure in some or all of the 16 lawsuits, result in a reclassification of some or all of the Litigation Claims to Pending Claims and provoke new claims and lawsuits on additional loans. However, WMC continues to believe that it has defenses to all the claims asserted in litigation, including, for example, causation and materiality requirements, limitations on remedies for breach of representations and warranties, and the applicable statutes of limitations. To the extent WMC is required to repurchase loans, WMC’s loss also would be affected by several factors, including pay downs, accrued interest and fees, and the value of the underlying collateral. It is not possible to predict the outcome or impact of these defenses and other factors, any one of which could materially affect the amount of any loss ultimately incurred by WMC on these claims.

WMC has received claims on approximately $1,000 million of mortgage loans after the expiration of the statute of limitations as of September 30, 2013, $700 million of which are also included as Litigation Claims. Subsequent to September 30, 2013, WMC has received approximately $600 million of additional claims tendered after the six-year anniversary of the securitization. WMC has also received unspecified indemnification demands from depositors/underwriters/sponsors of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in connection with lawsuits brought by RMBS investors concerning alleged misrepresentations in the securitization offering documents to which WMC is not a party. WMC believes that it has defenses to these demands.

 
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The reserve estimates reflect judgment, based on currently available information, and a number of assumptions, including economic conditions, claim activity, pending and threatened litigation, indemnification demands, estimated repurchase rates, and other activity in the mortgage industry. Actual losses arising from claims against WMC could exceed the reserve amount and additional claims and lawsuits could result if actual claim rates, governmental actions, litigation and indemnification activity, adverse court decisions, settlement activity, actual repurchase rates or losses WMC incurs on repurchased loans differ from its assumptions. It is difficult to develop a meaningful estimate of aggregate possible claims exposure because of uncertainties surrounding economic conditions, the ability and propensity of mortgage loan holders to present and resolve valid claims, governmental actions, mortgage industry activity and litigation, court decisions affecting WMC’s defenses, and pending and threatened litigation and indemnification demands against WMC.

WMC revenues (loss) from discontinued operations were $(13) million and $(117) million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(167) million and $(475) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. WMC’s losses from discontinued operations, net of taxes, were $11 million and $78 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $116 million and $314 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other

In the first quarter of 2013, we announced the planned disposition of CLL Trailer Services and classified the business as discontinued operations. CLL Trailer Services revenues from discontinued operations were $91 million and $95 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $274 million and $301 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. CLL Trailer Services earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, were $(9) million and $5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(19) million (including a $118 million loss on disposal) and $24 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

In the first quarter of 2012, we announced the planned disposition of Consumer Ireland and classified the business as discontinued operations. We completed the sale in the third quarter of 2012 for proceeds of $227 million. Consumer Ireland revenues from discontinued operations were an insignificant amount and $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and an insignificant amount and $7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Consumer Ireland earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, were $6 million and $(8) million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $7 million and $(194) million (including a $121 million loss on disposal) in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 
Substantially all of our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale. These comprise mainly investment grade debt securities supporting obligations to annuitants, policyholders and holders of guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) in our run-off insurance operations and Trinity, and investments held in our CLL business collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries. We do not have any securities classified as held-to-maturity.

 
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September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
Amortized
 
unrealized
 
unrealized
 
Estimated
 
Amortized
 
unrealized
 
unrealized
 
Estimated
(In millions)
cost
 
gains
 
losses
 
fair value
 
cost
 
gains
 
losses
 
fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   U.S. corporate
$
 20,050 
 
$
 2,516 
 
$
 (209)
 
$
 22,357 
 
$
 20,233 
 
$
 4,201 
 
$
 (302)
 
$
 24,132 
   State and municipal
 
 4,187 
 
 
 246 
 
 
 (189)
 
 
 4,244 
 
 
 4,084 
 
 
 575 
 
 
 (113)
 
 
 4,546 
   Residential mortgage-backed(a)
 
 1,944 
 
 
 146 
 
 
 (59)
 
 
 2,031 
 
 
 2,198 
 
 
 183 
 
 
 (119)
 
 
 2,262 
   Commercial mortgage-backed
 
 2,919 
 
 
 194 
 
 
 (88)
 
 
 3,025 
 
 
 2,930 
 
 
 259 
 
 
 (95)
 
 
 3,094 
   Asset-backed
 
 6,533 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 (62)
 
 
 6,479 
 
 
 5,784 
 
 
 31 
 
 
 (77)
 
 
 5,738 
   Corporate – non-U.S.
 
 1,893 
 
 
 101 
 
 
 (96)
 
 
 1,898 
 
 
 2,391 
 
 
 150 
 
 
 (126)
 
 
 2,415 
   Government – non-U.S.
 
 2,370 
 
 
 86 
 
 
 (7)
 
 
 2,449 
 
 
 1,617 
 
 
 149 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 1,763 
   U.S. government and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        federal agency
 
 839 
 
 
 52 
 
 
 (40)
 
 
 851 
 
 
 3,462 
 
 
 103 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 3,565 
Retained interests
 
 67 
 
 
 11 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 78 
 
 
 76 
 
 
 7 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 83 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Available-for-sale
 
 208 
 
 
 46 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 251 
 
 
 513 
 
 
 86 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 596 
   Trading
 
 142 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 142 
 
 
 245 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 245 
Total
$
 41,152 
 
$
 3,406 
 
$
 (753)
 
$
 43,805 
 
$
 43,533 
 
$
 5,744 
 
$
 (838)
 
$
 48,439 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Substantially collateralized by U.S. mortgages. Of our total RMBS portfolio at September 30, 2013, $1,286 million relates to securities issued by government-sponsored entities and $745 million relates to securities of private label issuers. Securities issued by private label issuers are collateralized primarily by pools of individual direct mortgage loans of financial institutions.
 
 
The fair value of investment securities decreased to $43,805 million at September 30, 2013, from $48,439 million at December 31, 2012, primarily due to the sale of U.S. government and federal agency securities at our treasury operations and the impact of higher interest rates.


 
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The following tables present the estimated fair values and gross unrealized losses of our available-for-sale investment securities.

 
In loss position for
 
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
Estimated
unrealized
 
Estimated
unrealized
 
(In millions)
fair value
losses
(a)
fair value
losses
(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   U.S. corporate
$
 2,120 
 
$
 (134)
 
$
 416 
 
$
 (75)
 
   State and municipal
 
 996 
 
 
 (84)
 
 
 313 
 
 
 (105)
 
   Residential mortgage-backed
 
 237 
 
 
 (9)
 
 
 511 
 
 
 (50)
 
   Commercial mortgage-backed
 
 292 
 
 
 (26)
 
 
 773 
 
 
 (62)
 
   Asset-backed
 
 5,950 
 
 
 (13)
 
 
 404 
 
 
 (49)
 
   Corporate – non-U.S.
 
 140 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 495 
 
 
 (95)
 
   Government – non-U.S.
 
 1,474 
 
 
 (6)
 
 
 40 
 
 
 (1)
 
   U.S. government and federal agency
 
 444 
 
 
 (40)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Retained interests
 
 9 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Equity
 
 16 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Total
$
 11,678 
 
$
 (316)
 
$
 2,952 
 
$
 (437)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   U.S. corporate
$
 434 
 
$
 (7)
 
$
 813 
 
$
 (295)
 
   State and municipal
 
 146 
 
 
 (2)
 
 
 326 
 
 
 (111)
 
   Residential mortgage-backed
 
 98 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 691 
 
 
 (118)
 
   Commercial mortgage-backed
 
 37 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 979 
 
 
 (95)
 
   Asset-backed
 
 18 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 658 
 
 
 (76)
 
   Corporate – non-U.S.
 
 167 
 
 
 (8)
 
 
 602 
 
 
 (118)
 
   Government – non-U.S.
 
 201 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 37 
 
 
 (2)
 
   U.S. government and federal agency
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Retained interests
 
 3 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Equity
 
 26 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
Total
$
 1,130 
 
$
 (23)
 
$
 4,106 
 
$
 (815)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Includes gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2013 of $(131) million related to securities that had other-than-temporary impairments previously recognized.  
 

We regularly review investment securities for impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. We presently do not intend to sell the vast majority of our debt securities that are in an unrealized loss position and believe that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of our amortized cost. We believe that the unrealized loss associated with our equity securities will be recovered within the foreseeable future. The methodologies and significant inputs used to measure the amount of credit loss for our investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 have not changed from those described in Note 3 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments of $62 million, of which $56 million was recorded through earnings ($13 million relates to equity securities), and $6 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). At July 1, 2013, cumulative impairments recognized in earnings associated with debt securities still held were $777 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized no first-time impairments and incremental charges on previously impaired securities of $42 million. Of these cumulative amounts recognized through September 30, 2013, $52 million related to securities that were subsequently sold before the end of the third quarter of 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments of $25 million, all of which was recorded through earnings. At July 1, 2012, cumulative impairments recognized in earnings associated with debt securities still held were $410 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized no first-time impairments and incremental charges on previously impaired securities of $13 million. Of these cumulative amounts recognized through September 30, 2012, $39 million related to securities that were subsequently sold before the end of the third quarter of 2012.
 

 
(15)
 
 


During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments of $503 million, of which $467 million was recorded through earnings ($14 million relates to equity securities), of which $96 million related to the impairment of an investment in a Brazilian company that was fully offset by the benefit of a guarantee provided by GE, and $36 million was recorded in AOCI. At January 1, 2013, cumulative impairments recognized in earnings associated with debt securities still held were $420 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized first-time impairments of $385 million and incremental charges on previously impaired securities of $61 million. Of these cumulative amounts recognized through September 30, 2013, $99 million related to securities that were subsequently sold before the end of the third quarter of 2013.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments of $90 million, of which $89 million was recorded through earnings ($24 million relates to equity securities) and $1 million was recorded in AOCI. At January 1, 2012, cumulative impairments recognized in earnings associated with debt securities still held were $558 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized first-time impairments of $10 million and incremental charges on previously impaired securities of $25 million. Of these cumulative amounts recognized through September 30, 2012, $209 million related to securities that were subsequently sold before the end of the third quarter of 2012.

Contractual Maturities of Investment in Available-for-Sale Debt Securities (Excluding Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortized
 
Estimated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
cost
 
fair value
Due
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Within one year
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,771 
 
$
2,786 
    After one year through five years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,480 
 
 
3,688 
    After five years through ten years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,032 
 
 
5,264 
    After ten years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18,056 
 
 
20,061 

We expect actual maturities to differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.

Supplemental information about gross realized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities follows.

 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains
 
$
34 
 
$
26 
 
$
219 
 
$
85 
Losses, including impairments
 
 
(60)
 
 
(55)
 
 
(477)
 
 
(159)
    Net
 
$
(26)
 
$
(29)
 
$
(258)
 
$
(74)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Although we generally do not have the intent to sell any specific securities at the end of the period, in the ordinary course of managing our investment securities portfolio, we may sell securities prior to their maturities for a variety of reasons, including diversification, credit quality, yield and liquidity requirements and the funding of claims and obligations to policyholders. In some of our bank subsidiaries, we maintain a certain level of purchases and sales volume principally of non-U.S. government debt securities. In these situations, fair value approximates carrying value for these securities.

Proceeds from investment securities sales and early redemptions by issuers totaled $2,890 million and $2,696 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $12,815 million and $9,200 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, principally from the sales of short-term securities in our bank subsidiaries and treasury operations.

We recognized pre-tax gains (losses) on trading securities of $4 million and $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $45 million and $37 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
(16)
 
 

 
4. FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FINANCING RECEIVABLES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of deferred income(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 229,639 
 
$
 241,465 
Investment in financing leases, net of deferred income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 29,736 
 
 
 32,471 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 259,375 
 
 
 273,936 
Less allowance for losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5,152)
 
 
 (4,985)
Financing receivables – net(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
 254,223 
 
$
 268,951 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
Deferred income was $1,963 million and $2,182 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(b)
Financing receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included $582 million and $750 million, respectively, relating to loans that had been acquired in a transfer but have been subject to credit deterioration since origination.

The following tables provide additional information about our financing receivables and related activity in the allowance for losses for our Commercial, Real Estate and Consumer portfolios.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
69,240 
 
$
72,517 
Europe(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
35,529 
 
 
37,037 
Asia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,573 
 
 
11,401 
Other(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
468 
 
 
603 
Total CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
114,810 
 
 
121,558 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,367 
 
 
4,851 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,642 
 
 
10,915 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
393 
 
 
486 
Total Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
129,212 
 
 
137,810 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18,966 
 
 
20,946 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential mortgages
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31,142 
 
 
33,451 
Non-U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17,305 
 
 
18,546 
U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
51,799 
 
 
50,853 
Non-U.S. auto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,524 
 
 
4,260 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,427 
 
 
8,070 
Total Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
111,197 
 
 
115,180 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total financing receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
259,375 
 
 
273,936 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less allowance for losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,152)
 
 
(4,985)
Total financing receivables – net
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
254,223 
 
$
268,951 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
During the third quarter of 2013, we transferred our European equipment services portfolio from CLL Other to CLL Europe. Prior-period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
 

 
(17)
 
 


Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
Provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
January 1,
 
charged to
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
operations
 
Other
(a)
write-offs
(b)
Recoveries
(b)
2013 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
 490 
 
$
 206 
 
$
 (1)
 
$
 (316)
 
$
 91 
 
$
 470 
Europe
 
 445 
 
 
 205 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (369)
 
 
 61 
 
 
 342 
Asia
 
 80 
 
 
 60 
 
 
 (9)
 
 
 (65)
 
 
 9 
 
 
 75 
Other
 
 6 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (3)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
Total CLL
 
 1,021 
 
 
 468 
 
 
 (10)
 
 
 (753)
 
 
 161 
 
 
 887 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
 9 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 11 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 8 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 3 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (2)
 
 
 2 
 
 
 2 
Total Commercial
 
 1,041 
 
 
 471 
 
 
 (10)
 
 
 (755)
 
 
 163 
 
 
 910 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 320 
 
 
 (21)
 
 
 (5)
 
 
 (133)
 
 
 9 
 
 
 170 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   mortgages
 
 480 
 
 
 137 
 
 
 (2)
 
 
 (216)
 
 
 40 
 
 
 439 
Non-U.S. installment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   and revolving credit
 
 623 
 
 
 405 
 
 
 (42)
 
 
 (727)
 
 
 403 
 
 
 662 
U.S. installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   revolving credit
 
 2,282 
 
 
 2,198 
 
 
 (50)
 
 
 (2,118)
 
 
 409 
 
 
 2,721 
Non-U.S. auto
 
 67 
 
 
 51 
 
 
 (11)
 
 
 (96)
 
 
 56 
 
 
 67 
Other
 
 172 
 
 
 97 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 (149)
 
 
 59 
 
 
 183 
Total Consumer
 
 3,624 
 
 
 2,888 
 
 
 (101)
 
 
 (3,306)
 
 
 967 
 
 
 4,072 
Total
$
 4,985 
 
$
 3,338 
 
$
 (116)
 
$
 (4,194)
 
$
 1,139 
 
$
 5,152 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)           Other primarily included the effects of currency exchange.
(b)
Net write-offs (gross write-offs less recoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables.
 

 
(18)
 
 


 
Balance at
 
Provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
 
January 1,
 
charged to
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
September 30,
(In millions)
2012 
 
operations
 
Other
(a)
write-offs
(b)
Recoveries
(b)
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
889 
 
$
67 
 
$
(43)
 
$
(423)
 
$
77 
 
$
567 
Europe
 
400 
 
 
271 
 
 
(3)
 
 
(142)
 
 
48 
 
 
574 
Asia
 
157 
 
 
13 
 
 
(1)
 
 
(117)
 
 
20 
 
 
72 
Other
 
4 
 
 
9 
 
 
(1)
 
 
(10)
 
 
– 
 
 
2 
Total CLL
 
1,450 
 
 
360 
 
 
(48)
 
 
(692)
 
 
145 
 
 
1,215 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
26 
 
 
8 
 
 
– 
 
 
(24)
 
 
3 
 
 
13 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
17 
 
 
7 
 
 
(1)
 
 
(11)
 
 
– 
 
 
12 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
37 
 
 
3 
 
 
(19)
 
 
(13)
 
 
1 
 
 
9 
Total Commercial
 
1,530 
 
 
378 
 
 
(68)
 
 
(740)
 
 
149 
 
 
1,249 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
1,089 
 
 
101 
 
 
(7)
 
 
(455)
 
 
8 
 
 
736 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   mortgages
 
546 
 
 
66 
 
 
5 
 
 
(213)
 
 
63 
 
 
467 
Non-U.S. installment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   and revolving credit
 
717 
 
 
270 
 
 
22 
 
 
(798)
 
 
443 
 
 
654 
U.S. installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   revolving credit
 
2,008 
 
 
1,807 
 
 
(18)
 
 
(2,140)
 
 
373 
 
 
2,030 
Non-U.S. auto
 
101 
 
 
18 
 
 
(7)
 
 
(110)
 
 
71 
 
 
73 
Other
 
199 
 
 
88 
 
 
15 
 
 
(193)
 
 
62 
 
 
171 
Total Consumer
 
3,571 
 
 
2,249 
 
 
17 
 
 
(3,454)
 
 
1,012 
 
 
3,395 
Total
$
6,190 
 
$
2,728 
 
$
(58)
 
$
(4,649)
 
$
1,169 
 
$
5,380 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
Other primarily included transfers to held for sale and the effects of currency exchange.
(b)
Net write-offs (gross write-offs less recoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables.

See Note 12 for supplemental information about the credit quality of financing receivables and allowance for losses on financing receivables.

 
(19)
 
 

 
5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
26,696 
 
$
27,032 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other intangible assets - net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Intangible assets subject to amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,176 
 
$
1,294 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Changes in goodwill balances follow.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dispositions,
 
 
 
Balance at
 
 
 
currency
 
Balance at
 
January 1,
 
 
 
exchange
 
September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
Acquisitions
 
and other
 
2013 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
$
13,454 
 
$
3 
 
$
19 
 
$
13,476 
Consumer
 
10,943 
 
 
21 
 
 
(190)
 
 
10,774 
Real Estate
 
926 
 
 
– 
 
 
(189)
 
 
737 
Energy Financial Services
 
1,562 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
1,562 
GECAS
 
147 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
147 
Total
$
27,032 
 
$
24 
 
$
(360)
 
$
26,696 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Goodwill balances decreased $336 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily as a result of currency exchange effects of a stronger U.S. dollar. Our reporting units and related goodwill balances are CLL ($13,476 million), Consumer ($10,774 million), Real Estate ($737 million), Energy Financial Services ($1,562 million) and GECAS ($147 million) at September 30, 2013.

We test goodwill for impairment annually in the third quarter of each year using data as of July 1 of that year. The impairment test consists of two steps: in step one, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared with its fair value; in step two, which is applied when the carrying value is more than its fair value, the amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is derived by deducting the fair value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities from the fair value of its equity, and comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill. We determined fair values for each of the reporting units using an income approach. When available and appropriate, we use comparative market multiples to corroborate discounted cash flow results. We assess the valuation methodology based upon the relevance and availability of the data at the time we perform the valuation.

Under the income approach, fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. We use our internal forecasts to estimate future cash flows and include an estimate of long-term future growth rates based on our most recent views of the long-term outlook for each business. Actual results may differ from those assumed in our forecasts. We derive our discount rates using a capital asset pricing model and analyzing published rates for industries relevant to our reporting units to estimate the cost of equity financing. We use discount rates that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective businesses and in our internally developed forecasts. Discount rates used in our reporting unit valuations ranged from 11.25% to 13.3%.

During the third quarter of 2013, we performed our annual impairment test of goodwill for all of our reporting units. Based on the results of our step one testing, the fair values of each of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values; therefore, the second step of the impairment test was not required to be performed and no goodwill impairment was recognized.
 

 
(20)
 
 

Our Real Estate reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $737 million at September 30, 2013. While the Real Estate reporting unit’s book value was within the range of its fair value, we further substantiated our Real Estate goodwill balance by performing the second step analysis in which the implied fair value of goodwill exceeded its carrying value by approximately $3.7 billion.  The estimated fair value of the Real Estate reporting unit is based on a number of assumptions about future business performance and investment, including loss estimates for the existing finance receivable and investment portfolio, new debt origination volume and margins, and the recent stabilization of the real estate market allowing for sales of real estate investments at normalized margins. Our assumed discount rate was 11.25% and was derived by applying a capital asset pricing model and corroborated using equity analyst research reports and implied cost of equity based on forecasted price to earnings per share multiples for similar companies. While we have seen stabilization in some markets, given the volatility and uncertainty in the current commercial real estate environment, there is uncertainty about a number of assumptions upon which the estimated fair value is based. Different loss estimates for the existing portfolio, changes in the new debt origination volume and margin assumptions, changes in the expected pace of the commercial real estate market recovery, or changes in the equity return expectation of market participants may result in changes in the estimated fair value of the Real Estate reporting unit.

Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. It is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods.

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
 

 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
carrying
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
carrying
 
Accumulated
 
 
(In millions)
amount
 
amortization
 
Net
 
amount
 
amortization
 
Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer-related
$
1,216 
 
$
(829)
 
$
387 
 
$
1,227 
 
$
(808)
 
$
419 
Patents, licenses and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    trademarks
 
190 
 
 
(162)
 
 
28 
 
 
191 
 
 
(160)
 
 
31 
Capitalized software
 
2,255 
 
 
(1,754)
 
 
501 
 
 
2,126 
 
 
(1,681)
 
 
445 
Lease valuations
 
731 
 
 
(510)
 
 
221 
 
 
1,163 
 
 
(792)
 
 
371 
Present value of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    future profits (a)
 
566 
 
 
(566)
 
 
– 
 
 
530 
 
 
(530)
 
 
– 
All other
 
290 
 
 
(251)
 
 
39 
 
 
283 
 
 
(255)
 
 
28 
Total
$
5,248 
 
$
(4,072)
 
$
1,176 
 
$
5,520 
 
$
(4,226)
 
$
1,294 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Balances at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 reflect adjustments of $327 million and $353 million, respectively, to the present value of future profits in our run-off insurance operation to reflect the effects that would have been recognized had the related unrealized investment securities holding gains and losses actually been realized.
 
 
Amortization related to intangible assets subject to amortization was $102 million and $110 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $321 million and $344 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and is recorded in operating and administrative expense on the financial statements.
 

 
 
(21)
 
 
 
 
6. BORROWINGS AND BANK DEPOSITS
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
Short-term borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
27,360 
 
$
33,686 
  Non-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,671 
 
 
9,370 
Current portion of long-term borrowings(a)(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
38,065 
 
 
44,264 
GE Interest Plus notes(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,482 
 
 
8,189 
Other(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
252 
 
 
431 
Total short-term borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
79,830 
 
$
95,940 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior unsecured notes(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
191,118 
 
$
199,646 
Subordinated notes(d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,787 
 
 
4,965 
Subordinated debentures(e)(f)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,312 
 
 
7,286 
Other(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12,286 
 
 
12,879 
Total long-term borrowings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
215,503 
 
$
224,776 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities(g)
 
 
 
 
$
29,966 
 
$
30,123 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank deposits(h)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
50,761 
 
$
46,461 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total borrowings and bank deposits
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
376,060 
 
$
397,300 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Included in total long-term borrowings were $526 million and $604 million of obligations to holders of GICs at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. These obligations included conditions under which certain GIC holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3. The remaining outstanding GICs will continue to be subject to their scheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things.
 
(b)  
Included $9,855 million and $9,757 million of funding secured by real estate, aircraft and other collateral at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, of which $3,808 million and $3,294 million is non-recourse to GECC at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
(c)  
Entirely variable denomination floating-rate demand notes.
 
(d)  
Included $300 million of subordinated notes guaranteed by GE at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
 
(e)  
Subordinated debentures receive rating agency equity credit and were hedged at issuance to the U.S. dollar equivalent of $7,725 million.
 
(f)  
Includes $2,913 million of subordinated debentures, which constitute the sole assets of wholly-owned trusts who have issued trust preferred securities. Obligations associated with these trusts are unconditionally guaranteed by GECC.
 
(g)  
Included at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were $7,099 million and $7,707 million of current portion of long-term borrowings, respectively, and $22,867 million and $22,416 million of long-term borrowings, respectively. See Note 13.
 
(h)  
Included $15,847 million and $16,157 million of deposits in non-U.S. banks at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and $16,557 million and $17,291 million of certificates of deposits with maturities greater than one year at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 

 
(22)
 
 
 
 
7. INCOME TAXES
 
The balance of “unrecognized tax benefits,” the amount of related interest and penalties we have provided and what we believe to be the range of reasonably possible changes in the next 12 months are:

 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits
$
3,465 
 
$
3,106 
      Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)
 
2,585 
 
 
2,253 
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits
 
594 
 
 
559 
Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits
 
93 
 
 
101 
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized
 
 
 
 
 
    tax benefits in succeeding 12 months
 
0-1,050
 
 
0-400
      Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a)
 
0-450
 
 
0-350
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Some portion of such reduction may be reported as discontinued operations.
 
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently auditing the GE consolidated income tax returns for 2008-2009, a substantial portion of which include our activities. In addition, certain other U.S. tax deficiency issues and refund claims for previous years were unresolved. The IRS has disallowed the tax loss on our 2003 disposition of ERC Life Reinsurance Corporation. We expect to contest the disallowance of this loss. It is reasonably possible that other unresolved items related to pre-2010 federal tax returns could be resolved during the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease in our balance of “unrecognized tax benefits” – that is, the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the benefits recognized in our financial statements. We believe that there are no other jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We further believe that we have made adequate provision for all income tax uncertainties.

GE and GECC file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return. This enables GE to use GECC tax deductions and credits to reduce the tax that otherwise would have been payable by GE. The GECC effective tax rate for each period reflects the benefit of these tax reductions in the consolidated return. GE makes cash payments to GECC for these tax reductions at the time GE’s tax payments are due. The effect of GECC on the amount of the consolidated tax liability from the 2011 formation of the GE NBC Universal joint venture will be settled in cash no later than when GECC tax deductions and credits otherwise would have reduced the liability of the group absent the tax on formation.
 

 
 
(23)
 
 
 
 
8. SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
 138 
 
$
 476 
 
$
 673 
 
$
 (33)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) before reclassifications –
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    net of deferred taxes of $68, $69, $(296) and $331
 
 143 
 
 
 107 
 
 
 (518)
 
 
 580 
Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    of $10, $7, $117 and $17
 
 16 
 
 
 21 
 
 
 141 
 
 
 56 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)
 
 159 
 
 
 128 
 
 
 (377)
 
 
 636 
Less: OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 - 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 1 
Balance at September 30
$
 297 
 
$
 602 
 
$
 297 
 
$
 602 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments (CTA)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
 (102)
 
$
 (673)
 
$
 (131)
 
$
 (399)
OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    $(17), $(212), $(328) and $(200)
 
 (67)
 
 
 650 
 
 
 36 
 
 
 379 
Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    of $7, $72, $86 and $67
 
 (55)
 
 
 (121)
 
 
 (151)
 
 
 (124)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)
 
 (122)
 
 
 529 
 
 
 (115)
 
 
 255 
Less: OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 14 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 (8)
 
 
 1 
Balance at September 30
$
 (238)
 
$
 (145)
 
$
 (238)
 
$
 (145)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
 (461)
 
$
 (989)
 
$
 (746)
 
$
 (1,101)
OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    $46, $289, $130 and $323
 
 26 
 
 
 (26)
 
 
 181 
 
 
 152 
Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    of $(16), $(189), $(72) and $(211)
 
 37 
 
 
 53 
 
 
 168 
 
 
 (13)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)
 
 63 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 349 
 
 
 139 
Less: OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (2)
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 (1)
 
 
 (1)
Balance at September 30
$
 (396)
 
$
 (961)
 
$
 (396)
 
$
 (961)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
 (714)
 
$
 (568)
 
$
 (736)
 
$
 (563)
Net actuarial gain (loss) – net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    of $0, $(3), $18 and $(20)
 
 (1)
 
 
 (17)
 
 
 1 
 
 
 (38)
Net actuarial gain (loss) amortization – net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    of $5, $3, $12 and $8
 
 9 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 29 
 
 
 22 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(a)
 
 8 
 
 
 (11)
 
 
 30 
 
 
 (16)
Less: OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
Balance at September 30
$
 (706)
 
$
 (579)
 
$
 (706)
 
$
 (579)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   at September 30
$
 (1,043)
 
$
 (1,083)
 
$
 (1,043)
 
$
 (1,083)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) was $108 million and $673 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(113) million and $1,014 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 

 
(24)
 
 


Reclassification out of AOCI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
Statement of Earnings
Components of AOCI
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
Caption
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
Available-for-sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Realized gains (losses) on
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      sale/impairment of securities
$
(26)
 
$
(28)
 
$
(258)
 
$
(73)
 
GECC revenues from services 
 
 
10 
 
 
7 
 
 
117 
 
 
17 
 
Tax (expense) or benefit 
 
$
(16)
 
$
(21)
 
$
(141)
 
$
(56)
 
Net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Gains (losses) on dispositions
$
48 
 
$
49 
 
$
65 
 
$
57 
 
Costs and expenses 
 
 
7 
 
 
72 
 
 
86 
 
 
67 
 
Tax (expense) or benefit 
 
$
55 
 
$
121 
 
$
151 
 
$
124 
 
Net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Gains (losses) on interest rate derivatives
$
(88)
 
$
(116)
 
$
 (282)
 
$
(380)
 
Interest  
   Foreign exchange contracts
 
67 
 
 
252 
 
 
 186 
 
 
604 
 
(a) 
 
 
(21)
 
 
136 
 
 
 (96)
 
 
224 
 
Total before tax 
 
 
(16)
 
 
(189)
 
 
(72)
 
 
(211)
 
Tax (expense) or benefit 
 
$
(37)
 
$
(53)
 
$
(168)
 
$
13 
 
Net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit plan items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Amortization of actuarial gains (losses)
$
(14)
 
$
(9)
 
$
(41)
 
$
(30)
 
Total before tax(b) 
 
 
5 
 
 
3 
 
 
12 
 
 
8 
 
Tax (expense) or benefit 
 
$
(9)
 
$
(6)
 
$
(29)
 
$
(22)
 
Net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassification adjustments
$
(7)
 
$
41 
 
$
(187)
 
$
59 
 
Net of tax 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Includes $73 million and $268 million in revenues from services and $(6) million and $(16) million in interest for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $210 million and $673 million in revenues from services and $(24) million and $(69) million in interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
(b)  
Amortization of actuarial gains and losses out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs.
 

 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
A summary of changes to noncontrolling interests follows.

 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
550 
 
$
759 
 
$
707 
 
$
690 
Net earnings
 
 
10 
 
 
20 
 
 
38 
 
 
46 
Dividends
 
 
(3)
 
 
(12)
 
 
(44)
 
 
(17)
Dispositions
 
 
(14)
 
 
– 
 
 
(118)
 
 
– 
AOCI and other
 
 
(4)
 
 
(56)
 
 
(44)
 
 
(8)
Ending balance
 
$
539 
 
$
711 
 
$
539 
 
$
711 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

During the second quarter of 2013, we issued 10,000 shares of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock with a $0.01 par value for proceeds of $990 million. The preferred shares bear an initial fixed interest rate of 5.25% through June 15, 2023, bear a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.967% thereafter and are callable on June 15, 2023. Dividends on the preferred stock are payable semi-annually, in June and December, with the first payment on this issuance beginning in December 2013.

During 2012, we issued 40,000 shares of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock with a $0.01 par value for proceeds of $3,960 million. Of these shares, 22,500 bear an initial fixed interest rate of 7.125% through June 12, 2022, bear a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 5.296% thereafter and are callable on June 15, 2022 and 17,500 shares bear an initial fixed interest rate of 6.25% through December 15, 2022, bear a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 4.704% thereafter and are callable on December 15, 2022. Dividends on the preferred stock are payable semi-annually, in June and December, with the first payment on these issuances made in December 2012.
 

 
(25)
 
 

We paid dividends of $500 million and $471 million and special dividends of $1,500 million and $1,975 million to GE in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We paid dividends of $947 million and $946 million and special dividends of $3,000 million and $4,500 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


9. REVENUES FROM SERVICES
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on loans
 
$
4,585 
 
$
4,708 
 
$
13,608 
 
$
14,328 
Equipment leased to others
 
 
2,435 
 
 
2,531 
 
 
7,397 
 
 
7,720 
Fees
 
 
1,199 
 
 
1,173 
 
 
3,499 
 
 
3,493 
Investment income(a)
 
 
514 
 
 
636 
 
 
1,502 
 
 
1,971 
Financing leases
 
 
395 
 
 
392 
 
 
1,220 
 
 
1,455 
Associated companies(b)
 
 
406 
 
 
451 
 
 
852 
 
 
1,146 
Premiums earned by insurance activities
 
 
403 
 
 
433 
 
 
1,208 
 
 
1,294 
Real estate investments(c)
 
 
331 
 
 
464 
 
 
2,139 
 
 
1,202 
Other items(a)
 
 
369 
 
 
452 
 
 
1,670 
 
 
1,269 
Total
 
$
10,637 
 
$
11,240 
 
$
33,095 
 
$
33,878 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Included net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities, of which $96 million related to the impairment of an investment in a Brazilian company that was fully offset by the benefit of a guarantee provided by GE reflected as a component in other items for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(b)  
Aggregate summarized financial information for significant associated companies assuming a 100% ownership interest included total assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 of $115,235 million and $110,695 million, respectively. Assets were primarily financing receivables of $70,534 million and $66,878 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Total liabilities were $85,507 million and $81,784 million, consisted primarily of bank deposits of $28,628 million and $26,386 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and debt of $42,590 million and $42,664 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $4,205 million and $4,324 million, respectively, and net earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $692 million and $954 million, respectively. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $12,718 million and $13,515 million, respectively, and net earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 totaled $2,052 million and $2,255 million, respectively.
 
(c)  
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we sold real estate comprising certain floors located at 30 Rockefeller Center, New York for a pre-tax gain of $902 million.
 
 
10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
For a description of how we estimate fair value, see Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.

The following tables present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Included in the tables are investment securities primarily supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations and supporting obligations to holders of GICs in Trinity (which ceased issuing new investment contracts beginning in the first quarter of 2010), investment securities held at our treasury operations and investments held in our CLL business collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries. Such securities are mainly investment grade.
 

 
 
(26)
 
 


(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Netting
 
 
 
 
Level 1
(a)
Level 2
(a)
Level 3
 
adjustment
(b)
Net balance
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       U.S. corporate
$
– 
 
$
19,091 
 
$
3,266 
 
$
– 
 
$
22,357 
       State and municipal
 
– 
 
 
4,150 
 
 
94 
 
 
– 
 
 
4,244 
       Residential mortgage-backed
 
– 
 
 
1,943 
 
 
88 
 
 
– 
 
 
2,031 
       Commercial mortgage-backed
 
– 
 
 
3,011 
 
 
14 
 
 
– 
 
 
3,025 
       Asset-backed(c)
 
– 
 
 
541 
 
 
5,938 
 
 
– 
 
 
6,479 
       Corporate  ̶  non-U.S.
 
63 
 
 
796 
 
 
1,039 
 
 
– 
 
 
1,898 
       Government  ̶  non-U.S.
 
1,613 
 
 
803 
 
 
33 
 
 
– 
 
 
2,449 
       U.S. government and federal agency
 
– 
 
 
639 
 
 
212 
 
 
– 
 
 
851 
     Retained interests
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
78 
 
 
– 
 
 
78 
     Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Available-for-sale
 
225 
 
 
15 
 
 
11 
 
 
– 
 
 
251 
       Trading
 
140 
 
 
2 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
142 
Derivatives(d)
 
– 
 
 
6,473 
 
 
178 
 
 
(5,670)
 
 
981 
Other(e)
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
449 
 
 
– 
 
 
449 
Total
$
2,041 
 
$
37,464 
 
$
11,400 
 
$
(5,670)
 
$
45,235 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
$
– 
 
$
4,715 
 
$
18 
 
$
(4,232)
 
$
501 
Other
 
– 
 
 
23 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
23 
Total
$
– 
 
$
4,738 
 
$
18 
 
$
(4,232)
 
$
524 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       U.S. corporate
$
– 
 
$
20,580 
 
$
3,552 
 
$
– 
 
$
24,132 
       State and municipal
 
– 
 
 
4,469 
 
 
77 
 
 
– 
 
 
4,546 
       Residential mortgage-backed
 
– 
 
 
2,162 
 
 
100 
 
 
– 
 
 
2,262 
       Commercial mortgage-backed
 
– 
 
 
3,088 
 
 
6 
 
 
– 
 
 
3,094 
       Asset-backed(c)
 
– 
 
 
715 
 
 
5,023 
 
 
– 
 
 
5,738 
       Corporate  ̶  non-U.S.
 
71 
 
 
1,132 
 
 
1,212 
 
 
– 
 
 
2,415 
       Government  ̶  non-U.S.
 
702 
 
 
1,019 
 
 
42 
 
 
– 
 
 
1,763 
       U.S. government and federal agency
 
– 
 
 
3,288 
 
 
277 
 
 
– 
 
 
3,565 
     Retained interests
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
83 
 
 
– 
 
 
83 
     Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Available-for-sale
 
569 
 
 
14 
 
 
13 
 
 
– 
 
 
596 
       Trading
 
245 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
245 
Derivatives(d)
 
– 
 
 
10,934 
 
 
280 
 
 
(7,657)
 
 
3,557 
Other(e)
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
432 
 
 
– 
 
 
432 
Total
$
1,587 
 
$
47,401 
 
$
11,097 
 
$
(7,657)
 
$
52,428 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives
$
– 
 
$
3,040 
 
$
20 
 
$
(2,908)
 
$
152 
Other
 
– 
 
 
23 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
23 
Total
$
– 
 
$
3,063 
 
$
20 
 
$
(2,908)
 
$
175 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
The fair value of securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 was $2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
(b)  
The netting of derivative receivables and payables (including the effects of any collateral posted or received) is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists.
 
(c)  
Includes investments in our CLL business in asset-backed securities collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries.
 
(d)  
The fair value of derivatives included an adjustment for non-performance risk. The cumulative adjustment was a gain (loss) of $(6) million and $(15) million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. See Note 11 for additional information on the composition of our derivative portfolio.
 
(e)  
Included private equity investments and loans designated under the fair value option.
 

 
(27)
 
 

The following tables present the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The majority of our Level 3 balances consist of investment securities classified as available-for-sale with changes in fair value recorded in shareowners’ equity.


Changes in Level 3 Instruments for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
                    
                                       
Net
  
(In millions)
                                        
change in
  
         
Net realized/
                              
unrealized
  
       
Net
  
unrealized
                                        
gains
  
     
realized/
  
gains (losses)
                              
(losses)
  
     
unrealized
  
included in
                              
relating to
  
       
gains
  
accumulated
                              
instruments
  
 
Balance at
  
(losses)
  
other
                
Transfers
  
Transfers
  
Balance at
    
still held at
  
 
July 1,
  
included in
  
comprehensive
                
into
  
out of
  
September 30,
    
September 30,
  
 
2013 
  
earnings
(a)
income
  
Purchases
  
Sales
  
Settlements
  
Level 3
(b)
Level 3
(b)
2013 
    
2013 
(c)
                                                               
Investment securities   
                                                              
   Debt
                                                              
      U.S. corporate
$
3,207 
  
$
24 
  
$
(40)
  
$
158 
  
$
(34)
  
$
(49)
  
$
– 
  
$
– 
  
$
3,266 
    
$
– 
  
      State and municipal
  
98 
    
– 
    
(4)
    
4 
    
– 
    
(4)
    
– 
    
– 
    
94 
      
– 
  
      Residential
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
91 
    
– 
    
(2)
    
– 
    
– 
    
(1)
    
– 
    
– 
    
88 
      
– 
  
      Commercial
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
5 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
(1)
    
10 
    
– 
    
14 
      
– 
  
      Asset-backed
  
5,346 
    
1 
    
36 
    
569 
    
– 
    
(14)
    
– 
    
– 
    
5,938 
      
– 
  
      Corporate – non-U.S.
  
1,184 
    
(29)
    
(4)
    
1,828 
    
– 
    
(1,930)
    
– 
    
(10)
    
1,039 
      
– 
  
      Government
                                                              
         – non-U.S.
  
38 
    
1 
    
(6)
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
33 
      
– 
  
     U.S. government and
                                                              
         federal agency
  
264 
    
– 
    
(52)
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
212 
      
– 
  
   Retained interests
  
93 
    
– 
    
(12)
    
– 
    
– 
    
(3)
    
– 
    
– 
    
78 
      
– 
  
   Equity
                                                              
      Available-for-sale
  
11 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
– 
    
11 
      
– 
  
Derivatives(d)(e)
  
170 
    
(1)
    
1 
    
(1)
    
– 
    
1 
    
– 
    
(2)
    
168 
      
10 
  
Other
  
438 
    
13 
    
(1)
    
149 
    
(146)
    
– 
    
– 
    
(4)
    
449 
      
3 
  
Total
$
10,945 
  
$
9 
  
$
(84)
  
$
2,707 
  
$
(180)
  
$
(2,001)
  
$
10 
  
$
(16)
  
$
11,390 
    
$
13 
  
                                                               
                                                               
(a)  
Earnings effects are primarily included in the “Revenues from services” and “Interest” captions in the Condensed Statement of Earnings.
 
(b)  
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
 
(c)  
Represented the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
 
(d)  
Represented derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table.
 
(e)  
Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 11.
 
 

 
(28)
 
 


Changes in Level 3 Instruments for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
                      
                                       
Net
  
(In millions)
                                        
change in
  
         
Net realized/
                              
unrealized
  
       
Net
  
unrealized
                                        
gains
  
     
realized/
  
gains (losses)
                              
(losses)
  
     
unrealized
  
included in
                              
relating to
  
       
gains
  
accumulated
                              
instruments
  
 
Balance at
  
(losses)
  
other
                
Transfers
  
Transfers
  
Balance at
    
still held at
  
 
July 1,
  
included in
  
comprehensive
                
into
  
out of
  
September 30,
    
September 30,
  
 
2012 
  
earnings
(a)
income
  
Purchases
  
Sales
  
Settlements
  
Level 3
(b)
Level 3
(b)
2012 
    
2012 
(c)
                                                               
Investment securities   
                                                              
   Debt
                                                              
      U.S. corporate
$
 3,372 
  
$
 10 
  
$
 32 
  
$
 70 
  
$
 (34)
  
$
 (16)
  
$
 144 
  
$
 - 
  
$
 3,578 
    
$
 - 
  
      State and municipal
  
 81 
    
 - 
    
 8 
    
 12 
    
 - 
    
 (1)
    
 78 
    
 (25)
    
 153 
      
 - 
  
      Residential
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 97 
    
 - 
    
 (2)
    
 1 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 5 
    
 (67)
    
 34 
      
 - 
  
      Commercial
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 6 
    
 - 
    
 6 
      
 - 
  
      Asset-backed
  
 4,304 
    
 (3)
    
 90 
    
 483 
    
 (58)
    
 5 
    
 4 
    
 (6)
    
 4,819 
      
 - 
  
      Corporate – non-U.S.
  
 1,363 
    
 (7)
    
 20 
    
 18 
    
 (30)
    
 (59)
    
 - 
    
 (10)
    
 1,295 
      
 - 
  
      Government
                                                              
         – non-U.S.
  
 51 
    
 - 
    
 2 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (12)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 41 
      
 - 
  
     U.S. government and
                                                              
         federal agency
  
 261 
    
 - 
    
 6 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 267 
      
 - 
  
   Retained interests
  
 31 
    
 1 
    
 - 
    
 3 
    
 (3)
    
 (3)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 29 
      
 - 
  
   Equity
                                                              
      Available-for-sale
  
 14 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (1)
    
 1 
    
 (3)
    
 11 
      
 - 
  
Derivatives(d)(e)
  
 136 
    
 15 
    
 - 
    
 (8)
    
 3 
    
 (1)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 145 
      
 9 
  
Other
  
 409 
    
 (1)
    
 9 
    
 54 
    
 (55)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 416 
      
 (1)
  
Total
$
 10,119 
  
$
 15 
  
$
 165 
  
$
 633 
  
$
 (177)
  
$
 (88)
  
$
 238 
  
$
 (111)
  
$
 10,794 
    
$
 8 
  
                                                               
                                                               
(a)  
Earnings effects are primarily included in the “Revenues from services” and “Interest” captions in the Condensed Statement of Earnings.
 
(b)  
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
 
(c)  
Represented the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
 
(d)  
Represented derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $4 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table.
 
(e)  
Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 11.
 
 
 
(29)
 
 


Changes in Level 3 Instruments for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
                
                                                               
                                       
Net
  
(In millions)
                                        
change in
  
         
Net realized/
                              
unrealized
  
       
Net
  
unrealized
                                        
gains
  
     
realized/
  
gains (losses)
                              
(losses)
  
     
unrealized
  
included in
                              
relating to
  
     
gains
  
accumulated
                              
instruments
  
 
Balance at
  
(losses)
  
other
                
Transfers
  
Transfers
  
Balance at
    
still held at
  
 
January 1,
  
included in
  
comprehensive
                
into
  
out of
  
September 30,
    
September 30,
  
 
2013 
  
earnings
(a)
income
  
Purchases
  
Sales
  
Settlements
  
Level 3
(b)
Level 3
(b)
2013 
    
2013 
(c)
                                                               
Investment securities   
                                                              
   Debt
                                                              
      U.S. corporate
$
 3,552 
  
$ 
 (227)
  
$
 174 
  
$
 252 
  
$
 (381)
  
$
 (139)
  
$
 108 
  
$
 (73)
  
$
 3,266 
    
$
 - 
  
      State and municipal
  
 77 
    
 - 
    
 (8)
    
 20 
    
 - 
    
 (5)
    
 10 
    
 - 
    
 94 
      
 - 
  
      Residential
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 100 
    
 - 
    
 (4)
    
 - 
    
 (2)
    
 (6)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 88 
      
 - 
  
      Commercial
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 6 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (2)
    
 10 
    
 - 
    
 14 
      
 - 
  
      Asset-backed
  
 5,023 
    
 3 
    
 (32)
    
 1,479 
    
 (1)
    
 (539)
    
 12 
    
 (7)
    
 5,938 
      
 - 
  
      Corporate – non-U.S.
 1,212 
    
 (112)
    
 16 
    
 4,637 
    
 (3)
    
 (4,672)
    
 15 
    
 (54)
    
 1,039 
      
 - 
  
      Government
                                                              
         – non-U.S.
  
 42 
    
 1 
    
 (10)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 33 
      
 - 
  
     U.S. government and
                                                              
         federal agency
  
 277 
    
 - 
    
 (65)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 212 
      
 - 
  
   Retained interests
  
 83 
    
 5 
    
 4 
    
 2 
    
 - 
    
 (16)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 78 
      
 - 
  
   Equity
                                                              
      Available-for-sale
  
 13 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (2)
    
 11 
      
 - 
  
Derivatives(d)(e)
  
 262 
    
 (64)
    
 2 
    
 (3)
    
 - 
    
 (53)
    
 26 
    
 (2)
    
 168 
      
 (24)
  
Other
  
 432 
    
 (89)
    
 3 
    
 308 
    
 (201)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (4)
    
 449 
      
 (90)
  
Total
$
 11,079 
  
$
 (483)
  
$
 80 
  
$
 6,695 
  
$
 (588)
  
$
 (5,432)
  
$
 181 
  
$
 (142)
  
$
 11,390 
    
$
 (114)
  
                                                               
                                                               
(a)  
Earnings effects are primarily included in the “Revenues from services” and “Interest” captions in the Condensed Statement of Earnings.
 
(b)  
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
 
(c)  
Represented the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
 
(d)  
Represented derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table.
 
(e)  
Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 11.
 

 
(30)
 
 

Changes in Level 3 Instruments for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
                
                                       
Net
  
(In millions)
                                        
change in
  
         
Net realized/
                              
unrealized
  
       
Net
  
unrealized
                                        
gains
  
     
realized/
  
gains (losses)
                              
(losses)
  
     
unrealized
  
included in
                              
relating to
  
     
gains
  
accumulated
                              
instruments
  
 
Balance at
  
(losses)
  
other
                
Transfers
  
Transfers
  
Balance at
    
still held at
  
 
January 1,
  
included in
  
comprehensive
                
into
  
out of
  
September 30,
    
September 30,
  
 
2012 
  
earnings
(a)
income
  
Purchases
  
Sales
  
Settlements
  
Level 3
(b)
Level 3
(b)
2012 
    
2012 
(c)
                                                               
Investment securities   
                                                              
   Debt
                                                              
      U.S. corporate
$
 3,235 
  
$
 69 
  
$
 (2)
  
$
 202 
  
$
 (105)
  
$
 (63)
  
$
 260 
  
$
 (18)
  
$
 3,578 
    
$
 - 
  
      State and municipal
  
 77 
    
 - 
    
 11 
    
 13 
    
 - 
    
 (1)
    
 78 
    
 (25)
    
 153 
      
 - 
  
      Residential
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 41 
    
 (3)
    
 1 
    
 1 
    
 - 
    
 (3)
    
 74 
    
 (77)
    
 34 
      
 - 
  
      Commercial
                                                              
          mortgage-backed
  
 4 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 (1)
    
 - 
    
 6 
    
 (3)
    
 6 
      
 - 
  
      Asset-backed
  
 4,040 
    
 - 
    
 43 
    
 881 
    
 (164)
    
 5 
    
 20 
    
 (6)
    
 4,819 
      
 - 
  
      Corporate – non-U.S.
  
 1,204 
    
 (19)
    
 17 
    
 334 
    
 (30)
    
 (137)
    
 23 
    
 (97)
    
 1,295 
      
 - 
  
      Government
                                                              
         – non-U.S.
  
 84 
    
 (34)
    
 37 
    
 65 
    
 (72)
    
 (39)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 41 
      
 - 
  
     U.S. government and
                                                              
         federal agency
  
 253 
    
 - 
    
 14 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 267 
      
 - 
  
   Retained interests
  
 35 
    
 1 
    
 (8)
    
 12 
    
 (6)
    
 (5)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 29 
      
 - 
  
   Equity
                                                              
      Available-for-sale
  
 17 
    
 - 
    
 (2)
    
 3 
    
 (4)
    
 (1)
    
 1 
    
 (3)
    
 11 
      
 - 
  
Derivatives(d)(e)
  
 141 
    
 11 
    
 (1)
    
 12 
    
 - 
    
 (14)
    
 - 
    
 (4)
    
 145 
      
 9 
  
Other
  
 388 
    
 3 
    
 (4)
    
 88 
    
 (59)
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 - 
    
 416 
      
 1 
  
Total
$
 9,519 
  
$
 28 
  
$
 106 
  
$
 1,611 
  
$
 (441)
  
$
 (258)
  
$
 462 
  
$
 (233)
  
$
 10,794 
    
$
 10 
  
                                                               
                                                               
(a)  
Earnings effects are primarily included in the “Revenues from services” and “Interest” captions in the Condensed Statement of Earnings.
 
(b)  
Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity.
 
(c)  
Represented the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings.
 
(d)  
Represented derivative assets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $4 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table.
 
(e)  
Gains (losses) included in net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 11.
 
 
(31)
 
 

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
 
The following table represents non-recurring fair value amounts (as measured at the time of the adjustment) for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis during the fiscal year and still held at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. These assets can include loans and long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale, impaired loans that have been reduced based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, cost and equity method investments and long-lived assets that are written down to fair value when they are impaired and the remeasurement of retained investments in formerly consolidated subsidiaries upon a change in control that results in deconsolidation of a subsidiary, if we sell a controlling interest and retain a noncontrolling stake in the entity. Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired and retained investments are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.

 
Remeasured during
 
Remeasured during
 
the nine months ended
 
the year ended
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
(In millions)
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables and loans held for sale
$
148 
 
$
2,693 
 
$
366 
 
$
4,094 
Cost and equity method investments(a)
 
1 
 
 
923 
 
 
8 
 
 
313 
Long-lived assets, including real estate
 
946 
 
 
2,125 
 
 
702 
 
 
2,182 
Total
$
1,095 
 
$
5,741 
 
$
1,076 
 
$
6,589 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(a)  
Includes the fair value of private equity and real estate funds included in Level 3 of $43 million and $84 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 

The following table represents the fair value adjustments to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at September 30, 2013 and 2012.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables and loans held for sale
 
$
(107)
 
$
(225)
 
$
(257)
 
$
(411)
Cost and equity method investments(a)
 
 
(43)
 
 
(50)
 
 
(260)
 
 
(105)
Long-lived assets, including real estate(b)
 
 
(358)
 
 
(271)
 
 
(805)
 
 
(472)
Total
 
$
(508)
 
$
(546)
 
$
(1,322)
 
$
(988)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Includes fair value adjustments associated with private equity and real estate funds of $(2) million and $(1) million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(7) million and $(3) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
(b)  
Includes impairments related to real estate equity properties and investments recorded in operating and administrative expenses of $12 million and $71 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $226 million and $126 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
 
(32)
 
 


Level 3 Measurements
 
The following table presents information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of our Level 3 recurring and non-recurring measurements.

 
 
Fair value at
 
 
 
 
 
Range
 
 
September 30,
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
 
(weighted
(Dollars in millions)
 
2013
 
technique
 
inputs
 
average)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      U.S. corporate
 
$
1,249 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
1.5%-38.0% (14.6%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Asset-backed
 
 
5,888 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
1.5%-10.5% (4.1%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Corporate  ̶  non-U.S.
 
 
747 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
0.8%-30.6% (14.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other financial assets
 
 
444 
 
Income approach
 
Weighted average
 
8.9%-9.2% (9.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
cost of capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate(a)
 
4.7%-5.5% (5.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables and loans held for sale
 
$
1,915 
 
Income approach, Business enterprise value
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
5.5%-16.7% (8.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA multiple
 
4.3X-7.0X (5.8X)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost and equity method investments
 
 
387 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
11.5% (11.5%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount for lack
 
5.7%-5.9% (5.8%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
of marketability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
8.5%-10.6% (10.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets, including real estate
 
 
622 
 
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
5.4%-14.5% (8.3%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value at
 
 
 
 
 
Range
 
 
December 31,
 
Valuation
 
Unobservable
 
(weighted
 
 
2012
 
technique
 
inputs
 
average)
Recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      U.S. corporate
 
$
1,652 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
1.3%-29.9% (11.1%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Asset-backed
 
 
4,977 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
2.1%-13.1% (3.8%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Corporate  ̶  non-U.S.
 
 
865 
 
Income approach
 
Discount rate(a)
 
1.5%-25.0% (13.2%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other financial assets
 
 
360 
 
Income approach
 
Weighted average
 
8.7%-10.2% (8.7%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
cost of capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-recurring fair value measurements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables and loans held for sale
 
$
2,835 
 
Income approach, Business enterprise value
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
3.8%-14.0% (8.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA multiple
 
2.0X-6.0X (4.8X)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost and equity method investments
 
 
72 
 
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
9.2%-12.8% (12.0%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets, including real estate
 
 
985 
 
Income approach
 
Capitalization rate(b)
 
4.8%-14.6% (7.3%)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, including credit and liquidity risk. An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.
 
(b)  
Represents the rate of return on net operating income that is considered acceptable for an investor and is used to determine a property’s capitalized value. An increase in the capitalization rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.
 

 
(33)
 
 

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, other Level 3 recurring fair value measurements of $2,888 million and $2,990 million, respectively, and non-recurring measurements of $2,418 million and $2,412 million, respectively, are valued using non-binding broker quotes or other third-party sources. For a description of our process to evaluate third-party pricing servicers, see Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, other recurring fair value measurements of $166 million and $233 million, respectively, and non-recurring fair value measurements of $399 million and $285 million, respectively, were individually insignificant and utilize a number of different unobservable inputs not subject to meaningful aggregation. 

11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The following table provides information about the assets and liabilities not carried at fair value in our Condensed Statement of Financial Position. The table excludes finance leases and non-financial assets and liabilities. Substantially all of the assets discussed below are considered to be Level 3. The vast majority of our liabilities’ fair value can be determined based on significant observable inputs and thus considered Level 2. Few of the instruments are actively traded and their fair values must often be determined using financial models. Realization of the fair value of these instruments depends upon market forces beyond our control, including marketplace liquidity. For a description on how we estimate fair value, see Note 15 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
Assets (liabilities)
 
 
 
 
Assets (liabilities) 
 
Notional
 
Carrying
 
Estimated
 
Notional
 
Carrying 
 
Estimated
(In millions) 
amount
 
amount (net)
 
fair value
 
amount
 
amount (net) 
 
fair value
Assets  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Loans
$
(a)
 
$
224,691 
 
$
228,490 
 
$
(a)
 
$
236,678 
 
$
239,084 
    Other commercial mortgages
 
(a)
 
 
2,012 
 
 
1,956 
 
 
(a)
 
 
2,222 
 
 
2,249 
    Loans held for sale
 
(a)
 
 
357 
 
 
357 
 
 
(a)
 
 
1,180 
 
 
1,181 
    Other financial instruments(c)
 
(a)
 
 
1,720 
 
 
2,247 
 
 
(a)
 
 
1,858 
 
 
2,276 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Borrowings and bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        deposits(b)(d)
 
(a)
 
 
(376,060)
 
 
(388,415)
 
 
(a)
 
 
(397,300)
 
 
(414,533)
    Investment contract benefits
 
(a)
 
 
(3,186)
 
 
(3,745)
 
 
(a)
 
 
(3,321)
 
 
(4,150)
    Guaranteed investment contracts
 
(a)
 
 
(1,521)
 
 
(1,531)
 
 
(a)
 
 
(1,644)
 
 
(1,674)
    Insurance - credit life(e)
 
2,155 
 
 
(112)
 
 
(95)
 
 
2,277 
 
 
(120)
 
 
(104)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
These financial instruments do not have notional amounts.
 
(b)  
See Note 6.
 
(c)  
Principally cost method investments.
 
(d)  
Fair values exclude interest rate and currency derivatives designated as hedges of borrowings. Had they been included, the fair value of borrowings at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 would have been reduced by $2,851 million and $7,937 million, respectively.
 
(e)  
Net of reinsurance of $1,250 million and $2,000 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
 
Loan Commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notional amount at
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ordinary course of business lending commitments(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
4,781 
 
$
3,708 
Unused revolving credit lines(b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15,095 
 
 
17,929 
   Consumer - principally credit cards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
284,855 
 
 
271,387 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Excluded investment commitments of $1,615 million and $1,276 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(b)  
Excluded inventory financing arrangements, which may be withdrawn at our option, of $14,233 million and $12,813 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
(c)  
Included commitments of $10,776 million and $12,923 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, associated with secured financing arrangements that could have increased to a maximum of $13,461 million and $15,731 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, based on asset volume under the arrangement.
 

 
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Securities Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Arrangements

Our issuances of securities repurchase agreements are insignificant and are limited to activities at certain of our foreign banks primarily for purposes of liquidity management. At September 30, 2013, we were party to repurchase agreements totaling $12 million, which were reported in short-term borrowings on the financial statements. We have had no repurchase agreements that were accounted for as off-book financing and we do not engage in securities lending transactions.

We also enter into reverse securities repurchase agreements, primarily for short-term investment with maturities of 90 days or less. At September 30, 2013, we were party to reverse repurchase agreements totaling $20.4 billion, which were reported in cash and equivalents on the financial statements. Under these reverse securities repurchase agreements, we typically lend available cash at a specified rate of interest and hold U.S. or highly-rated European government securities as collateral during the term of the agreement. Collateral value is in excess of amounts loaned under the agreements.

Derivatives and hedging

As a matter of policy, we use derivatives for risk management purposes and we do not use derivatives for speculative purposes. A key risk management objective for our financial services businesses is to mitigate interest rate and currency risk by seeking to ensure that the characteristics of the debt match the assets they are funding. If the form (fixed versus floating) and currency denomination of the debt we issue do not match the related assets, we typically execute derivatives to adjust the nature and tenor of funding to meet this objective within pre-defined limits. The determination of whether we enter into a derivative transaction or issue debt directly to achieve this objective depends on a number of factors, including market related factors that affect the type of debt we can issue.

The notional amounts of derivative contracts represent the basis upon which interest and other payments are calculated and are reported gross, except for offsetting foreign currency forward contracts that are executed in order to manage our currency risk of net investment in foreign subsidiaries. Of the outstanding notional amount of $285,000 million, approximately 96% or $275,000 million, is associated with reducing or eliminating the interest rate, currency or market risk between financial assets and liabilities in our financial services businesses. The instruments used in these activities are designated as hedges when practicable. When we are not able to apply hedge accounting, or when the derivative and the hedged item are both recorded in earnings concurrently, the derivatives are deemed economic hedges and hedge accounting is not applied. This most frequently occurs when we hedge a recognized foreign currency transaction (e.g., a receivable or payable) with a derivative. Since the effects of changes in exchange rates are reflected concurrently in earnings for both the derivative and the transaction, the economic hedge does not require hedge accounting.
 

 
 
(35)
 
 


The following table provides information about the fair value of our derivatives, by contract type, separating those accounted for as hedges and those that are not.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 September 30, 2013
 
 December 31, 2012
 
Fair value
 
Fair value
(In millions)
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives accounted for as hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Interest rate contracts
$
 4,339 
 
$
 1,630 
 
$
 8,443 
 
$
 719 
   Currency exchange contracts
 
 809 
 
 
 1,577 
 
 
 827 
 
 
 1,762 
   Other contracts
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 5,148 
 
 
 3,207 
 
 
 9,270 
 
 
 2,481 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Interest rate contracts
 
 304 
 
 
 161 
 
 
 452 
 
 
 195 
   Currency exchange contracts
 
 1,156 
 
 
 1,346 
 
 
 1,457 
 
 
 358 
   Other contracts
 
 43 
 
 
 19 
 
 
 35 
 
 
 26 
 
 
 1,503 
 
 
 1,526 
 
 
 1,944 
 
 
 579 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross derivatives recognized in statement of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financial position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Gross derivatives
 
 6,651 
 
 
 4,733 
 
 
 11,214 
 
 
 3,060 
   Gross accrued interest
 
 1,199 
 
 
 102 
 
 
 1,683 
 
 
 14 
 
 
 7,850 
 
 
 4,835 
 
 
 12,897 
 
 
 3,074 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts offset in statement of financial position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Netting adjustments(a)
 
 (3,614)
 
 
 (3,608)
 
 
 (2,532)
 
 
 (2,517)
   Cash collateral(b)
 
 (2,056)
 
 
 (624)
 
 
 (5,125)
 
 
 (391)
 
 
 (5,670)
 
 
 (4,232)
 
 
 (7,657)
 
 
 (2,908)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net derivatives recognized in statement of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financial position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net derivatives
 
 2,180 
 
 
 603 
 
 
 5,240 
 
 
 166 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts not offset in statement of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financial position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held as collateral(c)
 
 (1,580)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (5,060)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net amount
$
 600 
 
$
 603 
 
$
 180 
 
$
 166 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives are classified in the captions “Other assets” and “Other liabilities” and the related accrued interest is classified in “Other receivables” and “Other liabilities” in our financial statements.
 

 
(a)  
The netting of derivative receivables and payables is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. Amounts included fair value adjustments related to our own and counterparty non-performance risk. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the cumulative adjustment for non-performance risk was a gain (loss) of $(6) million and $(15) million, respectively.
 
(b)  
Excludes excess cash collateral received and posted of $24 million and $11 million at September 30, 2013, respectively, and $42 million and $10 million at December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
(c)  
Excludes excess securities collateral received of $34 million and $359 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
 
Fair value hedges
 
We use interest rate and currency exchange derivatives to hedge the fair value effects of interest rate and currency exchange rate changes on local and non-functional currency denominated fixed-rate debt. For relationships designated as fair value hedges, changes in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in earnings within interest along with offsetting adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged debt. The following tables provide information about the earnings effects of our fair value hedging relationships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
 
(36)
 
 


 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
on hedging
 
 
on hedged
 
 
on hedging
 
 
on hedged
(In millions)
 
derivatives
 
 
items
 
 
derivatives
 
 
items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts 
$
(449)
 
$
410 
 
$
441 
 
$
(552)
Currency exchange contracts 
 
(4)
 
 
3 
 
 
8 
 
 
(10)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges resulted in $(40) million and $(113) million of ineffectiveness in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In both the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were insignificant amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness.
 
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
Gain (loss)
 
 
on hedging
 
 
on hedged
 
 
on hedging
 
 
on hedged
(In millions)
 
derivatives
 
 
items
 
 
derivatives
 
 
items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts 
$
(4,290)
 
$
4,236 
 
$
1,226 
 
$
(1,514)
Currency exchange contracts 
 
(11)
 
 
10 
 
 
(103)
 
 
91 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value hedges resulted in $(55) million and $(300) million of ineffectiveness in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In both the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were insignificant amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness.
 
 
Cash flow hedges
 
We use interest rate, currency exchange and commodity derivatives to reduce the variability of expected future cash flows associated with variable rate borrowings and commercial purchase and sale transactions, including commodities. For derivatives that are designated in a cash flow hedging relationship, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings contemporaneously and in the same caption with the earnings effects of the hedged transaction.

The following tables provide information about the amounts recorded in AOCI, as well as the gain (loss) recorded in earnings, when reclassified out of AOCI, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. See Note 8 for additional information about reclassifications out of AOCI.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) reclassified
 
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI 
 
from AOCI into earnings
 
for the three months ended September 30, 
 
for the three months ended September 30, 
(In millions) 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts 
$
(24)
 
$
(68)
 
$
(88)
 
$
(116)
Currency exchange contracts 
 
25 
 
 
322 
 
 
67 
 
 
252 
Total 
$
1 
 
$
254 
 
$
(21)
 
$
136 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) reclassified
 
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI 
 
from AOCI into earnings
 
for the nine months ended September 30,
 
for the nine months ended September 30,
(In millions) 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts 
$
(15)
 
$
(147)
 
$
(282)
 
$
(380)
Currency exchange contracts 
 
263 
 
 
662 
 
 
186 
 
 
604 
Total 
$
248 
 
$
515 
 
$
(96)
 
$
224 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The total pre-tax amount in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions was a $413 million loss at September 30, 2013. We expect to transfer $294 million to earnings as an expense in the next 12 months contemporaneously with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. In both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recognized insignificant gains and losses related to hedged forecasted transactions and firm commitments that did not occur by the end of the originally specified period. At September 30, 2013 and 2012, the maximum term of derivative instruments that hedge forecasted transactions was 19 years and 20 years, respectively.
 

 
(37)
 
 
  
For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship and amount of the changes in fair value of the derivatives that are not included in the measurement of ineffectiveness are both reflected in earnings each reporting period. These amounts are primarily reported in revenues from services and totaled $0 million and $1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1 million and $4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Net investment hedges in foreign operations
 
We use currency exchange derivatives to protect our net investments in global operations conducted in non-U.S. dollar currencies. For derivatives that are designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign operation, we assess effectiveness based on changes in spot currency exchange rates. Changes in spot rates on the derivative are recorded as a component of AOCI until such time as the foreign entity is substantially liquidated or sold. The change in fair value of the forward points, which reflects the interest rate differential between the two countries on the derivative, is excluded from the effectiveness assessment.

The following tables provide information about the amounts recorded in AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as well as the gain (loss) recorded in revenues from services when reclassified out of AOCI.
 
Gain (loss) recognized
 
Gain (loss) reclassified
 
in CTA for the
 
from CTA for the
 
three months ended September 30,
 
three months ended September 30,
(In millions) 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment hedges 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency exchange contracts 
$
645 
 
$
(2,939)
 
$
(169)
 
$
39 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Gain (loss) recognized in CTA
 
Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA
 
for the nine months ended September 30,
 
for the nine months ended September 30,
(In millions) 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment hedges 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency exchange contracts 
$
3,162 
 
$
(2,588)
 
$
(278)
 
$
27 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The amounts related to the change in the fair value of the forward points that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness were $(161) million and $(183) million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $(514) million and $(663) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are recorded in interest.

Free-standing derivatives
 
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings each period. As discussed above, these derivatives are typically entered into as economic hedges of changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodity prices and other risks. Gains or losses related to the derivative are typically recorded in revenues from services, based on our accounting policy. In general, the earnings effects of the item that represent the economic risk exposure are recorded in the same caption as the derivative. Gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $(1,127) million composed of amounts related to interest rate contracts of $(82) million, currency exchange contracts of $(1,065) million, and other derivatives of $20 million. These losses were more than offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. Gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $(644) million composed of amounts related to interest rate contracts of $(211) million, currency exchange contracts of $(428) million, and other derivatives of $(5) million. These losses were more than offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged.

Counterparty credit risk
 
Fair values of our derivatives can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in our positions. We manage counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments to us according to the terms of our agreements) on an individual counterparty basis. Where we have agreed to netting of derivative exposures with a counterparty, we net our exposures with that counterparty and apply the value of collateral posted to us to determine the exposure. We actively monitor these net exposures against defined limits and take appropriate actions in response, including requiring additional collateral.

 
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As discussed above, we have provisions in certain of our master agreements that require counterparties to post collateral (typically, cash or U.S. Treasury securities) when our receivable due from the counterparty, measured at current market value, exceeds a specified limit. The fair value of such collateral was $3,636 million, of which $2,056 million was cash and $1,580 million was in the form of securities held by a custodian for our benefit. Under certain of these same agreements, we post collateral to our counterparties for our derivative obligations, the fair value of which was $624 million at September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, our exposure to counterparties (including accrued interest), net of collateral we hold, was $562 million. This excludes exposure related to embedded derivatives.

Additionally, our master agreements typically contain mutual downgrade provisions that provide the ability of each party to require termination if the long-term credit rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-/A3. In certain of these master agreements, each party also has the ability to require termination if the short-term rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-1/P-1. Our master agreements also typically contain provisions that provide termination rights upon the occurrence of certain other events, such as a bankruptcy or events of default by one of the parties. If an agreement was terminated under any of these circumstances, the termination amount payable would be determined on a net basis and could also take into account any collateral posted. The net amount of our derivative liability, after consideration of collateral posted by us and outstanding interest payments was $575 million at September 30, 2013. This excludes embedded derivatives.

12. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FINANCING RECEIVABLES
 
We provide further detailed information about the credit quality of our Commercial, Real Estate and Consumer financing receivables portfolios. For each portfolio, we describe the characteristics of the financing receivables and provide information about collateral, payment performance, credit quality indicators, and impairment. We manage these portfolios using delinquency and nonearning data as key performance indicators. The categories used within this section such as impaired loans, troubled debt restructuring (TDR) and nonaccrual financing receivables are defined by the authoritative guidance and we base our categorization on the related scope and definitions contained in the related standards. The categories of nonearning and delinquent are defined by us and are used in our process for managing our financing receivables. Definitions of these categories are provided in Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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COMMERCIAL
 
 
Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses
 
The following table provides further information about general and specific reserves related to Commercial financing receivables.
 
 
 
Financing receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
 
$
69,240 
 
$
72,517 
    Europe(a)
 
 
35,529 
 
 
37,037 
    Asia
 
 
9,573 
 
 
11,401 
    Other(a)
 
 
468 
 
 
603 
Total CLL
 
 
114,810 
 
 
121,558 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
 
4,367 
 
 
4,851 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 
9,642 
 
 
10,915 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
393 
 
 
486 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Commercial financing receivables, before allowance for losses
 
$
129,212 
 
$
137,810 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-impaired financing receivables
 
$
125,086 
 
$
132,741 
General reserves
 
 
599 
 
 
554 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
 
4,126 
 
 
5,069 
Specific reserves
 
 
311 
 
 
487 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
During the third quarter of 2013, we transferred our European equipment services portfolio from CLL Other to CLL Europe. Prior-period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Past Due Financing Receivables
 
The following table displays payment performance of Commercial financing receivables.
 

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Over 30 days
 
 
Over 90 days
 
 
Over 30 days
 
 
Over 90 days
 
 
 
past due
 
 
past due
 
 
past due
 
 
past due
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
 
1.0 
%
 
0.5 
%
 
1.1 
%
 
0.5 
%
    Europe
 
4.2 
 
 
2.0 
 
 
3.7 
 
 
2.1 
 
    Asia
 
0.8 
 
 
0.5 
 
 
0.9 
 
 
0.6 
 
    Other
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
0.1 
 
 
– 
 
Total CLL
 
2.0 
 
 
1.0 
 
 
1.9 
 
 
1.0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
0.1 
 
 
– 
 
 
2.8 
 
 
2.8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
1.8 
 
 
0.8 
 
 
1.7 
 
 
0.9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
 
The following table provides further information about Commercial financing receivables that are classified as nonaccrual. Of our $3,404 million and $4,166 million of nonaccrual financing receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, $2,105 million and $2,647 million are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms, respectively.
 

 
Nonaccrual financing
 
Nonearning financing
 
 
receivables
 
receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
(Dollars in millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
$
1,655 
 
$
1,951 
 
$
1,182 
 
$
1,333 
 
    Europe
 
1,269 
 
 
1,740 
 
 
916 
 
 
1,299 
 
    Asia
 
465 
 
 
395 
 
 
226 
 
 
193 
 
    Other
 
– 
 
 
52 
 
 
– 
 
 
52 
 
Total CLL
 
3,389 
 
 
4,138 
 
 
2,324 
 
 
2,877 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
4 
 
 
– 
 
 
4 
 
 
– 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
– 
 
 
3 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
11 
 
 
25 
 
 
– 
 
 
13 
 
Total
$
3,404 
 
$
4,166 
 
$
2,328 
 
$
2,890 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for losses percentage
 
26.7 
%
 
25.0 
%
 
39.1 
%
 
36.0 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired Loans
 
The following table provides information about loans classified as impaired and specific reserves related to Commercial.
 

 
With no specific allowance
 
With a specific allowance
 
Recorded
 
Unpaid
 
Average
 
Recorded
 
Unpaid
 
 
 
Average
 
investment
 
principal
 
investment
 
investment
 
principal
 
Associated
 
investment
(In millions)
in loans
 
balance
 
in loans
 
in loans
 
balance
 
allowance
 
in loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Americas
$
 1,979 
 
$
 2,391 
 
$
 2,275 
 
$
 474 
 
$
 633 
 
$
 131 
 
$
 517 
   Europe
 
 865 
 
 
 1,747 
 
 
 995 
 
 
 470 
 
 
 739 
 
 
 167 
 
 
 525 
   Asia
 
 237 
 
 
 242 
 
 
 149 
 
 
 86 
 
 
 109 
 
 
 12 
 
 
 88 
   Other
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 15 
Total CLL
 
 3,081 
 
 
 4,380 
 
 
 3,419 
 
 
 1,030 
 
 
 1,481 
 
 
 310 
 
 
 1,145 
Energy Financial Services
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 2 
GECAS
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 1 
Other
 
 10 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 5 
Total
$
 3,091 
 
$
 4,390 
 
$
 3,429 
 
$
 1,035 
 
$
 1,486 
 
$
 311 
 
$
 1,153 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Americas
$
 2,487 
 
$
 2,927 
 
$
 2,535 
 
$
 557 
 
$
 681 
 
$
 178 
 
$
 987 
   Europe
 
 1,131 
 
 
 1,901 
 
 
 1,009 
 
 
 643 
 
 
 978 
 
 
 278 
 
 
 805 
   Asia
 
 62 
 
 
 64 
 
 
 62 
 
 
 109 
 
 
 120 
 
 
 23 
 
 
 134 
   Other
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 43 
 
 
 52 
 
 
 68 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 16 
Total CLL
 
 3,680 
 
 
 4,892 
 
 
 3,649 
 
 
 1,361 
 
 
 1,847 
 
 
 485 
 
 
 1,942 
Energy Financial Services
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 7 
GECAS
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 17 
 
 
 3 
 
 
 3 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 5 
Other
 
 17 
 
 
 28 
 
 
 26 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 40 
Total
$
 3,697 
 
$
 4,920 
 
$
 3,694 
 
$
 1,372 
 
$
 1,858 
 
$
 487 
 
$
 1,994 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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We recognized $173 million, $253 million and $181 million of interest income, including $53 million, $92 million and $70 million on a cash basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, principally in our CLL Americas business. The total average investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4,582 million and $5,688 million, respectively.

Impaired loans classified as TDRs in our CLL business were $3,211 million and $3,872 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and were primarily attributable to CLL Americas ($2,129 million and $2,577 million, respectively). For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we modified $1,153 million of loans classified as TDRs, primarily in CLL Americas ($580 million). Changes to these loans primarily included extensions, interest only payment periods, debt to equity exchange and forbearance or other actions, which are in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of, fees and rate increases. Of our $1,808 million and $2,736 million of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $80 million and $157 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
Credit Quality Indicators
 
Substantially all of our Commercial financing receivables portfolio is secured lending and we assess the overall quality of the portfolio based on the potential risk of loss measure. The metric incorporates both the borrower’s credit quality along with any related collateral protection.

Our internal risk ratings process is an important source of information in determining our allowance for losses and represents a comprehensive, statistically validated approach to evaluate risk in our financing receivables portfolios. In deriving our internal risk ratings, we stratify our Commercial portfolios into 21 categories of default risk and/or six categories of loss given default to group into three categories: A, B and C. Our process starts by developing an internal risk rating for our borrowers, which are based upon our proprietary models using data derived from borrower financial statements, agency ratings, payment history information, equity prices and other commercial borrower characteristics. We then evaluate the potential risk of loss for the specific lending transaction in the event of borrower default, which takes into account such factors as applicable collateral value, historical loss and recovery rates for similar transactions, and our collection capabilities. Our internal risk ratings process and the models we use are subject to regular monitoring and validation controls. The frequency of rating updates is set by our credit risk policy, which requires annual Risk Committee approval. The models are updated on a regular basis and statistically validated annually, or more frequently as circumstances warrant.

The table below summarizes our Commercial financing receivables by risk category. As described above, financing receivables are assigned one of 21 risk ratings based on our process and then these are grouped by similar characteristics into three categories in the table below. Category A is characterized by either high credit quality borrowers or transactions with significant collateral coverage, which substantially reduces or eliminates the risk of loss in the event of borrower default. Category B is characterized by borrowers with weaker credit quality than those in Category A, or transactions with moderately strong collateral coverage, which minimizes but may not fully mitigate the risk of loss in the event of default. Category C is characterized by borrowers with higher levels of default risk relative to our overall portfolio or transactions where collateral coverage may not fully mitigate a loss in the event of default.

 
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Secured
(In millions)
A
 
B
 
C
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Americas
$
 66,084 
 
$
 1,531 
 
$
 1,625 
 
$
 69,240 
   Europe(a)
 
 33,450 
 
 
 484 
 
 
 1,054 
 
 
 34,988 
   Asia
 
 9,050 
 
 
 103 
 
 
 264 
 
 
 9,417 
   Other(a)
 
 113 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 113 
Total CLL
 
 108,697 
 
 
 2,118 
 
 
 2,943 
 
 
 113,758 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
 4,202 
 
 
 38 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 4,240 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 9,504 
 
 
 111 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 9,642 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 393 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 393 
Total
$
 122,796 
 
$
 2,267 
 
$
 2,970 
 
$
 128,033 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Americas
$
 68,360 
 
$
 1,775 
 
$
 2,382 
 
$
 72,517 
   Europe(a)
 
 33,756 
 
 
 1,188 
 
 
 1,256 
 
 
 36,200 
   Asia
 
 10,732 
 
 
 117 
 
 
 372 
 
 
 11,221 
   Other(a)
 
 159 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 94 
 
 
 253 
Total CLL
 
 113,007 
 
 
 3,080 
 
 
 4,104 
 
 
 120,191 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
 
 4,725 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 4,725 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 10,681 
 
 
 223 
 
 
 11 
 
 
 10,915 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 486 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 486 
Total
$
 128,899 
 
$
 3,303 
 
$
 4,115 
 
$
 136,317 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
During the third quarter of 2013, we transferred our European equipment services portfolio from CLL Other to CLL Europe. Prior-period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

For our secured financing receivables portfolio, our collateral position and ability to work out problem accounts mitigates our losses. Our asset managers have deep industry expertise that enables us to identify the optimum approach to default situations. We price risk premiums for weaker credits at origination, closely monitor changes in creditworthiness through our risk ratings and watch list process, and are engaged early with deteriorating credits to minimize economic loss. Secured financing receivables within risk Category C are predominantly in our CLL businesses and are primarily composed of senior term lending facilities and factoring programs secured by various asset types including inventory, accounts receivable, cash, equipment and related business facilities as well as franchise finance activities secured by underlying equipment.

Loans within Category C are reviewed and monitored regularly, and classified as impaired when it is probable that they will not pay in accordance with contractual terms. Our internal risk rating process identifies credits warranting closer monitoring; and as such, these loans are not necessarily classified as nonearning or impaired.

Our unsecured Commercial financing receivables portfolio is primarily attributable to our Interbanca S.p.A. and GE Sanyo Credit acquisitions in Europe and Asia, respectively. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these financing receivables included $398 million and $458 million rated A, $514 million and $583 million rated B, and $267 million and $452 million rated C, respectively.
 

 
 
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REAL ESTATE
 

 
Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses
 
The following table provides further information about general and specific reserves related to Real Estate financing receivables.
 

 
 
Financing receivables
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate financing receivables, before allowance for losses
$
18,966 
 
$
20,946 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-impaired financing receivables
 
$
14,769 
 
$
15,253 
General reserves
 
 
87 
 
 
132 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
 
4,197 
 
 
5,693 
Specific reserves
 
 
83 
 
 
188 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Past Due Financing Receivables
 
The following table displays payment performance of Real Estate financing receivables.
 

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Over 30 days
 
Over 90 days
 
 
Over 30 days
 
Over 90 days
 
 
 
past due
 
past due
 
 
past due
 
past due
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
1.4 
%
 
1.4 
%
 
2.3 
%
 
2.2 
%

Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
 
The following table provides further information about Real Estate financing receivables that are classified as nonaccrual. Of our $3,723 million and $4,885 million of nonaccrual financing receivables at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, $3,454 million and $4,461 million are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms, respectively.
 

 
Nonaccrual financing
 
Nonearning financing
 
 
receivables
 
receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
(Dollars in millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
$
3,723 
 
$
4,885 
 
$
357 
 
$
444 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for losses percentage
 
4.6 
%
 
6.6 
%
 
47.6 
%
 
72.1 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(44)
 
 
 
 
Impaired Loans
 
The following table provides information about loans classified as impaired and specific reserves related to Real Estate.
 

 
With no specific allowance
 
With a specific allowance
 
Recorded
 
Unpaid
 
Average
 
Recorded
 
Unpaid
 
 
 
Average
 
investment
 
principal
 
investment
 
investment
 
principal
 
Associated
 
investment
(In millions)
in loans
 
balance
 
in loans
 
in loans
 
balance
 
allowance
 
in loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
$
2,793 
 
$
3,149 
 
$
3,169 
 
$
1,404 
 
$
1,724 
 
$
83 
 
$
1,799 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
$
3,491 
 
$
3,712 
 
$
3,773 
 
$
2,202 
 
$
2,807 
 
$
188 
 
$
3,752 

We recognized $161 million, $329 million and $265 million of interest income, including $132 million, $237 million and $183 million on a cash basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The total average investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4,968 million and $7,525 million, respectively.

Real Estate TDRs decreased from $5,146 million at December 31, 2012 to $3,931 million at September 30, 2013, primarily driven by resolution of TDRs through paydowns and the impact of currency exchange, partially offset by extensions of loans scheduled to mature during 2013, some of which were classified as TDRs upon modification. We deem loan modifications to be TDRs when we have granted a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty and we do not receive adequate compensation in the form of an effective interest rate that is at current market rates of interest given the risk characteristics of the loan or other consideration that compensates us for the value of the concession. The limited liquidity and higher return requirements in the real estate market for loans with higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios has typically resulted in the conclusion that the modified terms are not at current market rates of interest, even if the modified loans are expected to be fully recoverable. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we modified $1,357 million of loans classified as TDRs. Changes to these loans primarily included maturity extensions, principal payment acceleration, changes to collateral or covenant terms and cash sweeps, which are in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of, fees and rate increases. Of our $2,089 million and $4,606 million of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $282 million and $212 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Credit Quality Indicators
Due to the primarily non-recourse nature of our Debt portfolio, loan-to-value ratios provide the best indicators of the credit quality of the portfolio.

 
Loan-to-value ratio
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Less than
 
80% to
 
Greater than
 
Less than
 
80% to
 
Greater than
(In millions)
80%
 
95%
 
95%
 
80%
 
95%
 
95%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt
$
14,387 
 
$
1,221 
 
$
2,371 
 
$
13,570 
 
$
2,572 
 
$
3,604 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
(45)
 
 
 
 
By contrast, the credit quality of the owner occupied/credit tenant portfolio is primarily influenced by the strength of the borrower’s general credit quality, which is reflected in our internal risk rating process, consistent with the process we use for our Commercial portfolio. As of September 30, 2013, the internal risk rating of A, B and C for our owner occupied/credit tenant portfolio approximated $595 million, $194 million and $198 million, respectively, as compared to the December 31, 2012, ratings of $956 million, $25 million and $219 million, respectively.

Within Real Estate-Debt, these financing receivables are primarily concentrated in our North American and European Lending platforms and are secured by various property types. A substantial majority of the Real Estate-Debt financing receivables with loan-to-value ratios greater than 95% are paying in accordance with contractual terms. Substantially all of these loans and the majority of our owner occupied/credit tenant financing receivables included in Category C are impaired loans that are subject to the specific reserve evaluation process described in Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements. The ultimate recoverability of impaired loans is driven by collection strategies that do not necessarily depend on the sale of the underlying collateral and include full or partial repayments through third-party refinancing and restructurings.

CONSUMER

At September 30, 2013, our U.S. consumer financing receivables included private-label credit card and sales financing for approximately 56 million customers across the U.S. with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 6% of the portfolio. Of the total U.S. consumer financing receivables, approximately 65% relate to credit card loans, which are often subject to profit and loss sharing arrangements with the retailer (which are recorded in revenues), and the remaining 35% are sales finance receivables, which provide financing to customers in areas such as electronics, recreation, medical and home improvement.

Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses
The following table provides further information about general and specific reserves related to Consumer financing receivables.

 
 
Financing receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential mortgages
 
$
31,142 
 
$
33,451 
Non-U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
 
17,305 
 
 
18,546 
U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
 
51,799 
 
 
50,853 
Non-U.S. auto
 
 
3,524 
 
 
4,260 
Other
 
 
7,427 
 
 
8,070 
Total Consumer financing receivables, before allowance for losses
 
$
111,197 
 
$
115,180 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-impaired financing receivables
 
$
108,002 
 
$
111,960 
General reserves
 
 
3,388 
 
 
2,950 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired loans
 
 
3,195 
 
 
3,220 
Specific reserves
 
 
684 
 
 
674 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Past Due Financing Receivables
 
The following table displays payment performance of Consumer financing receivables.
 

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
Over 30 days
 
 
Over 90 days
 
 
Over 30 days
 
 
Over 90 days
 
 
 
past due
 
 
past due(a)
 
 
past due
 
 
past due(a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential mortgages(b)
 
11.5 
%
 
7.1 
%
 
12.0 
%
 
7.5 
%
Non-U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
3.7 
 
 
1.1 
 
 
3.9 
 
 
1.1 
 
U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
4.3 
 
 
1.9 
 
 
4.6 
 
 
2.0 
 
Non-U.S. auto
 
3.1 
 
 
0.4 
 
 
3.1 
 
 
0.5 
 
Other
 
2.7 
 
 
1.5 
 
 
2.8 
 
 
1.7 
 
Total
 
6.1 
 
 
3.1 
 
 
6.5 
 
 
3.4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Included $28 million and $24 million of loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which are over 90 days past due and accruing interest, mainly representing accretion on loans acquired at a discount.
(b)  
Consumer loans secured by residential real estate (both revolving and closed-end loans) are written down to the fair value of collateral, less costs to sell, no later than when they become 180 days past due.

Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
The following table provides further information about Consumer financing receivables that are classified as nonaccrual.

 
Nonaccrual financing
 
Nonearning financing
 
 
receivables
 
receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
(Dollars in millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential mortgages
$
2,269 
 
$
2,600 
 
$
2,258 
 
$
2,569 
 
Non-U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
205 
 
 
224 
 
 
205 
 
 
224 
 
U.S. installment and revolving credit
 
936 
 
 
1,026 
 
 
936 
 
 
1,026 
 
Non-U.S. auto
 
20 
 
 
24 
 
 
20 
 
 
24 
 
Other
 
386 
 
 
427 
 
 
341 
 
 
351 
 
Total
$
3,816 
 
$
4,301 
 
$
3,760 
 
$
4,194 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for losses percentage
 
106.7 
%
 
84.3 
%
 
108.3 
%
 
86.4 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Impaired Loans
 
The vast majority of our Consumer nonaccrual financing receivables are smaller balance homogeneous loans evaluated collectively, by portfolio, for impairment and therefore are outside the scope of the disclosure requirement for impaired loans. Accordingly, impaired loans in our Consumer business represent restructured smaller balance homogeneous loans meeting the definition of a TDR, and are therefore subject to the disclosure requirement for impaired loans, and commercial loans in our Consumer–Other portfolio. The recorded investment of these impaired loans totaled $3,195 million (with an unpaid principal balance of $3,267 million) and comprised $99 million with no specific allowance, primarily all in our Consumer–Other portfolio, and $3,096 million with a specific allowance of $684 million at September 30, 2013. The impaired loans with a specific allowance included $307 million with a specific allowance of $76 million in our Consumer–Other portfolio and $2,789 million with a specific allowance of $608 million across the remaining Consumer business and had an unpaid principal balance and average investment of $3,140 million and $3,112 million, respectively, at September 30, 2013. We recognized $169 million, $169 million and $127 million of interest income, including $3 million, $5 million and $5 million on a cash basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, principally in our Consumer–U.S. installment and revolving credit portfolios. The total average investment in impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 was $3,207 million and $3,056 million, respectively.
 

 
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Impaired loans classified as TDRs in our Consumer business were $3,037 million and $3,053 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. We utilize certain loan modification programs for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties in our Consumer loan portfolio. These loan modification programs primarily include interest rate reductions and payment deferrals in excess of three months, which were not part of the terms of the original contract, and are primarily concentrated in our non-U.S. residential mortgage and U.S. credit card portfolios. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we modified $1,157 million of consumer loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, which are classified as TDRs, and included $719 million of non-U.S. consumer loans, primarily residential mortgages, credit cards and personal loans and $438 million of U.S. consumer loans, primarily credit cards. We expect borrowers whose loans have been modified under these programs to continue to be able to meet their contractual obligations upon the conclusion of the modification. Of our $1,577 million and $1,699 million of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $215 million and $188 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Credit Quality Indicators
 
Our Consumer financing receivables portfolio comprises both secured and unsecured lending. Secured financing receivables comprise residential loans and lending to small and medium-sized enterprises predominantly secured by auto and equipment, inventory finance, and cash flow loans. Unsecured financing receivables include private-label credit card financing. A substantial majority of these cards are not for general use and are limited to the products and services sold by the retailer. The private label portfolio is diverse with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 5% of the related portfolio.

Non-U.S. residential mortgages
 
For our secured non-U.S. residential mortgage book, we assess the overall credit quality of the portfolio through loan-to-value ratios (the ratio of the outstanding debt on a property to the value of that property at origination). In the event of default and repossession of the underlying collateral, we have the ability to remarket and sell the properties to eliminate or mitigate the potential risk of loss. The table below provides additional information about our non-U.S. residential mortgages based on loan-to-value ratios.
 
 
Loan-to-value ratio
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
80% or
 
Greater than
 
Greater than
 
80% or
 
Greater than
 
Greater than
(In millions)
less
 
80% to 90%
 
90%
 
less
 
80% to 90%
 
90%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. residential mortgages
$
17,401 
 
$
5,238 
 
$
8,503 
 
$
18,613 
 
$
5,739 
 
$
9,099 

The majority of these financing receivables are in our U.K. and France portfolios and have re-indexed loan-to-value ratios of 79% and 56%, respectively. We have third-party mortgage insurance for about 30% of the balance of Consumer non-U.S. residential mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios greater than 90% at September 30, 2013. Such loans were primarily originated in Poland, France and the U.K.

Installment and Revolving Credit
 
For our unsecured lending products, including the non-U.S. and U.S. installment and revolving credit and non-U.S. auto portfolios, we assess overall credit quality using internal and external credit scores. Our internal credit scores imply a probability of default, which we consistently translate into three approximate credit bureau equivalent credit score categories, including (a) 681 or higher, which are considered the strongest credits; (b) 615 to 680, considered moderate credit risk; and (c) 614 or less, which are considered weaker credits.
 

 
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Internal ratings translated to approximate credit bureau equivalent score
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
681 or
 
615 to
 
614 or
 
681 or
 
615 to
 
614 or
(In millions)
higher
 
680 
 
less
 
higher
 
680 
 
less
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S. installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    revolving credit
$
10,037 
 
$
4,098 
 
$
3,170 
 
$
10,493 
 
$
4,496 
 
$
3,557 
U.S. installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    revolving credit
 
34,187 
 
 
10,293 
 
 
7,319 
 
 
33,204 
 
 
9,753 
 
 
7,896 
Non-U.S. auto
 
2,705 
 
 
488 
 
 
331 
 
 
3,141 
 
 
666 
 
 
453 

Of those financing receivable accounts with credit bureau equivalent scores of 614 or less at September 30, 2013, 97% relate to installment and revolving credit accounts. These smaller balance accounts have an average outstanding balance less than one thousand U.S. dollars and are primarily concentrated in our retail card and sales finance receivables in the U.S. (which are often subject to profit and loss sharing arrangements), and closed-end loans outside the U.S., which minimizes the potential for loss in the event of default. For lower credit scores, we adequately price for the incremental risk at origination and monitor credit migration through our risk ratings process. We continuously adjust our credit line underwriting management and collection strategies based on customer behavior and risk profile changes.

Consumer – Other
 
Secured lending in Consumer – Other comprises loans to small and medium-sized enterprises predominantly secured by auto and equipment, inventory finance and cash flow loans. We develop our internal risk ratings for this portfolio in a manner consistent with the process used to develop our Commercial credit quality indicators, described above. We use the borrower’s credit quality and underlying collateral strength to determine the potential risk of loss from these activities.

At September 30, 2013, Consumer – Other financing receivables of $6,597 million, $247 million and $583 million were rated A, B, and C, respectively. At December 31, 2012, Consumer – Other financing receivables of $6,873 million, $451 million and $746 million were rated A, B, and C, respectively.

13. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
 
We use variable interest entities primarily to securitize financial assets and arrange other forms of asset-backed financing in the ordinary course of business. Except as noted below, investors in these entities only have recourse to the assets owned by the entity and not to our general credit. We do not have implicit support arrangements with any VIE. We did not provide non-contractual support for previously transferred financing receivables to any VIE in 2013 or 2012.

In evaluating whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, we consider the purpose for which the VIE was created, the importance of each of the activities in which it is engaged and our decision-making role, if any, in those activities that significantly determine the entity’s economic performance as compared to other economic interest holders. This evaluation requires consideration of all facts and circumstances relevant to decision-making that affects the entity’s future performance and the exercise of professional judgment in deciding which decision-making rights are most important.

In determining whether we have the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we evaluate all of our economic interests in the entity, regardless of form (debt, equity, management and servicing fees, and other contractual arrangements). This evaluation considers all relevant factors of the entity’s design, including: the entity’s capital structure, contractual rights to earnings (losses), subordination of our interests relative to those of other investors, contingent payments, as well as other contractual arrangements that have potential to be economically significant. The evaluation of each of these factors in reaching a conclusion about the potential significance of our economic interests is a matter that requires the exercise of professional judgment.


 
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Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
 
We consolidate VIEs because we have the power to direct the activities that significantly affect the VIEs economic performance, typically because of our role as either servicer or manager for the VIE. Our consolidated VIEs fall into three main groups, which are further described below:

·  
Trinity comprises two consolidated entities that hold investment securities, the majority of which are investment grade, and were funded by the issuance of GICs. The GICs included conditions under which certain holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3 or the short-term credit ratings fall below A-1+/P-1. The outstanding GICs are subject to their scheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things, and are reported in investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits.

·  
Consolidated Securitization Entities (CSEs) comprise primarily our previously unconsolidated QSPEs that were consolidated on January 1, 2010 in connection with our adoption of ASU 2009-16 & 17. These entities were created to facilitate securitization of financial assets and other forms of asset-backed financing, which serve as an alternative funding source by providing access to variable funding notes and term markets. The securitization transactions executed with these entities are similar to those used by many financial institutions and substantially all are non-recourse. We provide servicing for substantially all of the assets in these entities.

· 
The financing receivables in these entities have similar risks and characteristics to our other financing receivables and were underwritten to the same standard. Accordingly, the performance of these assets has been similar to our other financing receivables; however, the blended performance of the pools of receivables in these entities reflects the eligibility criteria that we apply to determine which receivables are selected for transfer. Contractually the cash flows from these financing receivables must first be used to pay third-party debt holders as well as other expenses of the entity. Excess cash flows are available to GECC. The creditors of these entities have no claim on other assets of GECC.

·  
Other remaining assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs relate primarily to three categories of entities: (1) joint ventures that lease light industrial equipment of $1,502 million of assets and $758 million of liabilities; (2) other entities that are involved in power generating and leasing activities of $774 million of assets and no liabilities; and (3) insurance entities that, among other lines of business, provide property and casualty and workers’ compensation coverage for GE of $1,188 million of assets and $571 million of liabilities.
 

 
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The table below summarizes the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs described above.

 
 
 
 
Consolidated Securitization Entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit
 
 
 
 
Trade
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
Trinity
(a)
cards
(b)
Equipment
(b)
receivables
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables, net
 
$
 - 
 
$
 23,895 
 
$
 12,934 
 
$
 2,299 
 
$
 2,023 
 
$
 41,151 
Investment securities
 
 
 3,095 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 1,053 
 
 
 4,148 
Other assets
 
 
 120 
 
 
 22 
 
 
 615 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 1,695 
 
 
 2,452 
Total
 
$
 3,215 
 
$
 23,917 
 
$
 13,549 
 
$
 2,299 
 
$
 4,771 
 
$
 47,751 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 654 
 
$
 654 
Non-recourse borrowings
 
 
 - 
 
 
 15,396 
 
 
 11,068 
 
 
 1,902 
 
 
 50 
 
 
 28,416 
Other liabilities
 
 
 1,531 
 
 
 227 
 
 
 300 
 
 
 21 
 
 
 1,317 
 
 
 3,396 
Total
 
$
 1,531 
 
$
 15,623 
 
$
 11,368 
 
$
 1,923 
 
$
 2,021 
 
$
 32,466 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables, net
 
$
 - 
 
$
 24,169 
 
$
 12,456 
 
$
 2,339 
 
$
 1,952 
 
$
 40,916 
Investment securities
 
 
 3,435 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 1,051 
 
 
 4,486 
Other assets
 
 
 217 
 
 
 29 
 
 
 360 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 1,873 
 
 
 2,479 
Total
 
$
 3,652 
 
$
 24,198 
 
$
 12,816 
 
$
 2,339 
 
$
 4,876 
 
$
 47,881 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities(c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 - 
 
$
 707 
 
$
 707 
Non-recourse borrowings
 
 
 - 
 
 
 17,208 
 
 
 9,811 
 
 
 2,050 
 
 
 54 
 
 
 29,123 
Other liabilities
 
 
 1,656 
 
 
 146 
 
 
 11 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 1,315 
 
 
 3,136 
Total
 
$
 1,656 
 
$
 17,354 
 
$
 9,822 
 
$
 2,058 
 
$
 2,076 
 
$
 32,966 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Excludes intercompany advances from GECC to Trinity, which are eliminated in consolidation of $2,015 million and $2,441 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
 
(b)  
We provide servicing to the CSEs and are contractually permitted to commingle cash collected from customers on financing receivables sold to CSE investors with our own cash prior to payment to a CSE, provided our short-term credit rating does not fall below A-1/P-1. These CSEs also owe us amounts for purchased financial assets and scheduled interest and principal payments. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the amounts of commingled cash owed to the CSEs were $6,351 million and $6,225 million, respectively, and the amounts owed to us by CSEs were $6,261 million and $6,143 million, respectively.
 
(c)  
Asset amounts exclude intercompany receivables for cash collected on behalf of the entities by GE as servicer, which are eliminated in consolidation. Such receivables provide the cash to repay the entities’ liabilities. If these intercompany receivables were included in the table above, assets would be higher. In addition, other assets, borrowings and other liabilities exclude intercompany balances that are eliminated in consolidation. 
 
 
Revenues from services from our consolidated VIEs were $1,705 million and $1,675 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $5,137 million and $4,914 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Related expenses consisted primarily of provisions for losses of $175 million and $414 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $764 million and $784 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and interest of $85 million and $97 million in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $269 million and $344 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These amounts do not include intercompany revenues and costs, principally fees and interest between GECC and the VIEs, which are eliminated in consolidation.
 
Investments in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
 
Our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs consists of the following activities: assisting in the formation and financing of the entity, providing recourse and/or liquidity support, servicing the assets and receiving variable fees for services provided. We are not required to consolidate these entities because the nature of our involvement with the activities of the VIEs does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect their economic performance.

 
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Our largest exposure to any single unconsolidated VIE at September 30, 2013 is an investment in asset-backed securities issued by the Senior Secured Loan Program (“SSLP”), a fund that invests in high-quality senior secured debt of various middle-market companies ($6,263 million). Other significant unconsolidated VIEs include investments in real estate entities ($2,282 million), which generally consist of passive limited partnership investments in tax-advantaged, multi-family real estate and investments in various European real estate entities; and exposures to joint ventures that purchase factored receivables ($2,382 million).

The classification of our variable interests in these entities in our financial statements is based on the nature of the entity and the type of investment we hold. Variable interests in partnerships and corporate entities are classified as either equity method or cost method investments. In the ordinary course of business, we also make investments in entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary but may hold a variable interest such as limited partner interests or mezzanine debt investments. These investments are classified in two captions in our financial statements: “Other assets” for investments accounted for under the equity method, and “Financing receivables – net” for debt financing provided to these entities. Our investments in unconsolidated VIEs at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 follow.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets and investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
    securities
 
$
8,299 
 
$
10,386 
Financing receivables – net
 
 
2,736 
 
 
2,654 
Total investments
 
 
11,035 
 
 
13,040 
Contractual obligations to fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
    investments or guarantees
 
 
2,736 
 
 
2,602 
Revolving lines of credit
 
 
26 
 
 
41 
Total
 
$
13,797 
 
$
15,683 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

As previously reported, during 2012, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. (PTL) effected a recapitalization and subsequently acquired third-party financing in order to repay outstanding debt owed to GECC. In the first quarter of 2013, PTL had repaid all outstanding debt owed and terminated its borrowing arrangement with GECC. During the second quarter of 2013, PTL ceased to be a VIE as a result of a principal in PTL retiring from the GE Board. Therefore, our investment in PTL ($855 million at September 30, 2013) is not reported in the September 30, 2013 balance in the table above. As co-issuer and co-guarantor of the $700 million of debt raised by the funding entity related to PTL, GECC reports this amount, which is also our loss exposure and excluded from the table above, as debt of GECC in its financial statements. GECC has been indemnified by the general partner and the other limited partners of PTL for their proportionate share of the debt obligation.

In addition to the entities included in the table above, we also hold passive investments in RMBS, commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities issued by VIEs. Such investments were, by design, investment grade at issuance and held by a diverse group of investors. Further information about such investments is provided in Note 3.

 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 

A. Results of Operations
 
In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated financial information but not presented in our financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Certain of these data are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. For such measures, we have provided supplemental explanations and reconciliations in Exhibit 99(a) to this Form 10-Q Report.

Unless otherwise indicated, we refer to captions such as revenues and earnings from continuing operations attributable to GECC simply as “revenues” and “earnings” throughout this Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Similarly, discussion of other matters in our condensed, consolidated financial statements relates to continuing operations unless otherwise indicated.

 
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Overview
 
Revenues in the third quarter of 2013 were $10.7 billion, a $0.6 billion (5%) decrease from the third quarter of 2012. Revenues for the third quarter of 2013 declined by $0.2 billion as a result of the effects of dispositions. Additionally, revenues for the quarter decreased as a result of organic revenue declines, primarily due to lower GE Capital Ending Net Investment (ENI) and lower gains, partially offset by lower impairments. Earnings were $1.9 billion, up from $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2012.

Revenues in the first nine months of 2013 were $33.2 billion, a $0.8 billion (2%) decrease from the first nine months of 2012. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 included $0.1 billion from acquisitions and declined by $0.2 billion as a result of the effects of dispositions. Additionally, revenues for the first nine months of 2013 decreased as a result of organic revenue declines, primarily due to lower ENI, partially offset by higher gains. Organic revenue excludes the effects of acquisitions, business dispositions (other than dispositions of businesses acquired for investment) and currency exchange rates. Earnings were $5.7 billion, up from $5.6 billion in the first nine months of 2012.

We integrate acquisitions as quickly as possible. Only revenues and earnings from the date we complete the acquisition through the end of the fourth following quarter are attributed to such businesses. Overall, the effects of acquisitions increased revenues an insignificant amount in both the third quarters of 2013 and 2012. Our earnings in both the third quarters of 2013 and 2012 included an insignificant amount from acquired businesses. Dispositions also affected our operations through lower revenues of $0.2 billion and $0.1 billion in the third quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effects of dispositions on earnings were an insignificant amount in both the third quarters of 2013 and 2012.

Overall, the effects of acquisitions increased revenues $0.1 billion in both the nine months of 2013 and 2012. Our earnings in both the nine months of 2013 and 2012 included an insignificant amount from acquired businesses. Dispositions also affected our operations through lower revenues of $0.2 billion and $0.5 billion in the nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effects of dispositions on earnings were $0.1 billion in both the nine months of 2013 and 2012.

We have communicated our goal of reducing our ENI, most recently targeting ENI of $300 billion to $350 billion. Our ENI was $385 billion at September 30, 2013. To achieve this goal, we are more aggressively focusing our businesses on selective financial services products where we have deep domain experience, broad distribution, and the ability to earn a consistent return on capital, while managing our overall balance sheet size and risk. We have a strategy of exiting those businesses that are deemed to be non-strategic or that are underperforming. In addition, we are planning staged exits of value-maximizing platforms. We have completed a number of dispositions in our businesses in the past and will continue to evaluate options going forward.

While we are exiting non-core businesses, we are investing in our core businesses in markets where we believe that GECC has deep domain experience and is competitively advantaged. Accordingly, in the short-term, as we reduce our ENI through exiting non-core businesses, the overall level of our future net earnings may be reduced. However, over the long-term, we believe that this strategy will improve our long-term performance through higher returns as we will have a larger concentration of assets in our core businesses, as opposed to the underperforming or non-strategic assets we will be exiting; reduce liquidity risk as we pay down outstanding debt and diversify our sources of funding (with less reliance on the global commercial paper markets and an increase in alternative sources of funding such as deposits); and reduce capital requirements while strengthening capital ratios. Additional information about our liquidity and how we manage this risk can be found in the Financial Resources and Liquidity section in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Segment Operations
 
Operating segments comprise our five segments focused on the broad markets they serve: Commercial Lending and Leasing (CLL), Consumer, Real Estate, Energy Financial Services and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Chairman allocates resources to, and assesses the performance of, these five businesses. In addition to providing information on segments in their entirety, we have also provided supplemental information for the geographic regions within the CLL segment.

 
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Corporate items and eliminations include unallocated Treasury and Tax operations; Trinity, a group of sponsored special purpose entities; certain consolidated liquidating securitization entities; the effects of eliminating transactions between operating segments; results of our run-off insurance operations remaining in continuing operations attributable to GECC; unallocated corporate costs; certain non-allocated amounts determined by the Chairman; and a variety of sundry items. Corporate items and eliminations is not an operating segment. Rather, it is added to operating segment totals to reconcile to consolidated totals on the financial statements.

Segment profit is determined based on internal performance measures used by the Chairman to assess the performance of each business in a given period. In connection with that assessment, the Chairman may exclude matters such as charges for restructuring; rationalization and other similar expenses; acquisition costs and other related charges; technology and product development costs; certain gains and losses from acquisitions or dispositions; and litigation settlements or other charges, responsibility for which preceded the current management team.

Segment profit excludes results reported as discontinued operations, earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests of consolidated subsidiaries, GECC preferred stock dividends declared and accounting changes. Segment profit, which we sometimes refer to as “net earnings”, includes interest and income taxes. GE allocates certain corporate costs to its segments based on an estimate of expected benefit to the respective segment relative to total GE. Factors considered in the determination of relative benefit include a segment’s direct costs and number of employees compared to the total direct costs and number of employees for all segments. GE allocates service costs related to its principal pension plans and GE no longer allocates the retiree costs of its postretirement healthcare benefits to its segments. This allocation methodology better aligns segment operating costs to the active employee costs, which are managed by the segments.

We have reclassified certain prior-period amounts to conform to the current-period presentation. Refer to the Summary of Operating Segments on page 7 for a reconciliation of the total reportable segments’ profit to the consolidated net earnings attributable to the Company.

 
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CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
3,677 
 
$
4,028 
 
$
11,091 
 
$
12,406 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
 
$
479 
 
$
563 
 
$
1,702 
 
$
1,855 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
 
$
170,310 
 
$
 181,375 
 
$
179,465 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
 
$
2,459 
 
$
2,641 
 
$
7,311 
 
$
7,989 
    Europe(a)
 
 
780 
 
 
799 
 
 
2,296 
 
 
2,470 
    Asia
 
 
383 
 
 
500 
 
 
1,394 
 
 
1,605 
    Other(a)
 
 
55 
 
 
88 
 
 
90 
 
 
342 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
 
$
456 
 
$
545 
 
$
1,313 
 
$
1,614 
    Europe(a)
 
 
29 
 
 
35 
 
 
273 
 
 
137 
    Asia
 
 
29 
 
 
28 
 
 
202 
 
 
151 
    Other(a)
 
 
(35)
 
 
(45)
 
 
(86)
 
 
(47)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Americas
 
 
 
 
$
103,327 
 
$
108,895 
 
$
109,034 
    Europe(a)
 
 
 
 
 
46,630 
 
 
48,137 
 
 
45,008 
    Asia
 
 
 
 
 
14,199 
 
 
16,831 
 
 
17,343 
    Other(a)
 
 
 
 
 
6,154 
 
 
7,512 
 
 
8,080 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
During the third quarter of 2013, we transferred our European equipment services portfolio from CLL Other to CLL Europe. Prior-period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

CLL revenues decreased 9% and net earnings decreased 15% in the three months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues for three months ended September 30, 2013 were reduced by $0.1 billion from dispositions.  Revenues decreased as a result of organic revenue declines ($0.3 billion), primarily due to lower ENI ($0.2 billion). Net earnings decreased reflecting higher impairments ($0.1 billion).

CLL revenues decreased 11% and net earnings decreased 8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues decreased as a result of organic revenue declines ($0.8 billion), primarily due to lower ENI ($0.6 billion), and higher impairments ($0.4 billion). Net earnings decreased reflecting higher impairments ($0.4 billion), partially offset by dispositions ($0.1 billion) and core increases ($0.1 billion).
 

 
 
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Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
3,747 
 
$
3,911 
 
$
11,353 
 
$
11,600 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
$
889 
 
$
749 
 
$
2,240 
 
$
2,485 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
$
135,541 
 
$
138,997 
 
$
135,975 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consumer revenues decreased 4% and net earnings increased 19% in the three months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues decreased as a result of organic revenue declines ($0.2 billion). The increase in net earnings resulted primarily from lower provisions for losses on financing receivables ($0.2 billion).
 
 
Consumer revenues decreased 2% and net earnings decreased 10% in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues for nine months ended September 30, 2013 included $0.1 billion from acquisitions. Revenues decreased as a result of organic revenue declines ($0.3 billion). The decrease in net earnings resulted primarily from higher provisions for losses on financing receivables ($0.4 billion) reflecting the use of a more granular portfolio segmentation approach, by loss type, in determining the incurred loss period and projected net write-offs over the next twelve months in our installment and revolving credit portfolios. This decrease was partially offset by core increases ($0.1 billion).
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
689 
 
$
948 
 
$
3,218 
 
$
2,660 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
$
464 
 
$
217 
 
$
1,589 
 
$
494 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
$
39,947 
 
$
 46,247 
 
$
55,349 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate revenues decreased 27% and net earnings were favorable in the three months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues decreased as a result of organic revenue declines ($0.2 billion), primarily due to lower ENI ($0.2 billion). Real Estate net earnings increased as a result of core increases ($0.3 billion) including higher tax benefits ($0.2 billion). Depreciation expense on real estate equity investments totaled $0.1 billion and $0.2 billion in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Real Estate revenues increased 21% and net earnings were favorable in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues increased as a result of increases in net gains on property sales ($1.2 billion) mainly due to the sale of real estate comprising certain floors located at 30 Rockefeller Center, New York, partially offset by organic revenue declines ($0.5 billion), primarily due to lower ENI ($0.5 billion). Real Estate net earnings increased as a result of core increases ($1.1 billion) including increases in net gains on property sales ($0.7 billion) and higher tax benefits ($0.3 billion). Depreciation expense on real estate equity investments totaled $0.4 billion and $0.6 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 
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Energy Financial Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
438 
 
$
401 
 
$
1,084 
 
$
1,086 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
$
150 
 
$
132 
 
$
293 
 
$
325 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
$
18,135 
 
$
 19,185 
 
$
19,517 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Energy Financial Services revenues increased 9% and net earnings increased 14% in the three months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues increased primarily as a result of organic revenue growth ($0.1 billion). The increase in net earnings resulted primarily from core increases ($0.1 billion), partially offset by dispositions.

Energy Financial Services revenues were flat and net earnings decreased 10% in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues were flat primarily as a result of lower gains ($0.1 billion) and higher impairments ($0.1 billion), partially offset by organic revenue growth ($0.1 billion) and dispositions. The decrease in net earnings resulted primarily from lower gains ($0.1 billion) and higher impairments, partially offset by core increases ($0.1 billion).

GECAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
1,312 
 
$
1,249 
 
$
3,973 
 
$
3,897 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit
$
173 
 
$
251 
 
$
825 
 
$
877 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
(In millions)
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
$
47,172 
 
$
 49,420 
 
$
49,276 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GECAS revenues increased 5% and net earnings decreased 31% in the three months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues increased as a result of lower finance lease impairments ($0.1 billion) and higher gains, partially offset by organic revenue declines. The decrease in net earnings resulted primarily from core decreases ($0.1 billion) and higher ELTO impairments related to our operating lease portfolio of commercial aircraft, partially offset by higher gains.

GECAS revenues increased 2% and net earnings decreased 6% in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Revenues increased as a result of organic revenue growth ($0.1 billion), lower finance lease impairments and higher gains. The decrease in net earnings resulted primarily from higher ELTO impairments ($0.1 billion) related to our operating lease portfolio of commercial aircraft, partially offset by core increases and higher gains.

Corporate Items and Eliminations
 
Corporate items and eliminations include an insignificant amount of Treasury operation expenses in both the third quarters of 2013 and 2012. Corporate items and eliminations include an insignificant amount and $0.1 billion of Treasury operation expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These Treasury results were primarily related to derivative activities that reduce or eliminate interest rate, currency or market risk between financial assets and liabilities.

Corporate items and eliminations include adjustments in the third quarters and the first nine months of 2013 and 2012 to bring our nine month tax rates in line with the projected full year tax.
 

 
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Certain amounts included in corporate items and eliminations are not allocated to the five operating businesses within the GE Capital segment because they are excluded from the measurement of their operating performance for internal purposes. Unallocated costs included an insignificant amount in both the third quarters of 2013 and 2012 and $0.1 billion in both the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, primarily related to restructuring and other charges.

Income Taxes
 
Our provision for income taxes was an insignificant expense in the third quarter of 2013 (an effective tax rate of 0.1%), compared with $0.1 billion expense in the third quarter of 2012 (an effective tax rate of 4.5%). The decrease in tax expense is attributable to increased benefits from low-taxed global operations partially offset by the adjustment in the third quarter to bring our nine month tax rate in line with the projected full year tax rate that was higher than the similar adjustment in the third quarter 2012.

The provision for income taxes was an expense of $0.1 billion for the first nine months of 2013 (an effective tax rate of 1.6%), compared with $0.4 billion expense for the first nine months of 2012 (an effective tax rate of 6.6%). The decrease in tax expense is attributable to increased benefits from low-taxed global operations including the first quarter tax benefits related to the extension of the U.S. tax provision deferring tax on active financial services income partially offset by the absence of the 2012 benefit attributable to the high tax basis in the entity sold in the Business Property disposition and the adjustment to bring our nine month tax rate in line with the projected full year tax rate that was higher than the similar adjustment in the first nine months of 2012.

On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was enacted and the law extended several provisions, including a two year extension of the U.S. tax provision deferring tax on active financial services income retroactive to January 1, 2012. Under accounting rules, a tax law change is taken into account in calculating the income tax provision in the period enacted. Because the extension was enacted into law in 2013, tax expense in the first quarter of 2013 reflected retroactive extension of the previously expired provisions.

Our effective income tax rate is lower than the U.S. statutory rate primarily because of benefits from lower-taxed global operations, including the use of global funding structures. There is a tax benefit from global operations as non-U.S. income is subject to local country tax rates that are significantly below the 35% U.S. statutory rate. These non-U.S. earnings have been indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. and are not subject to current U.S. income tax. The rate of tax on our indefinitely reinvested non-U.S. earnings is below the 35% U.S. statutory rate largely because GECC funds the majority of its non-U.S. operations through foreign companies that are subject to low foreign taxes and because we have significant business operations subject to tax in countries where the tax on that income is lower than the U.S. statutory rate. The most significant portion of these benefits depends on the provision of U.S. law deferring the tax on active financial services income, which, as discussed below, is subject to expiration. A substantial portion of the remaining benefit related to business operations subject to tax in countries where the tax on that income is lower than the U.S. statutory rate is derived from our GECAS aircraft leasing operations located in Ireland. No other operation in any one country accounts for a material portion of the remaining balance of the benefit.

We expect our ability to benefit from non-U.S. income taxed at less than the U.S. rate to continue subject to changes of U.S. or foreign law, including the expiration of the U.S. tax law provision deferring tax on active financial services income, as discussed in Note 10 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (2012 consolidated financial statements). If this provision is not extended, our tax rate will increase significantly after 2014. In addition, since this benefit depends on management’s intention to indefinitely reinvest amounts outside the U.S., our tax provision will increase to the extent we no longer intend to indefinitely reinvest foreign earnings.

Discontinued Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      net of taxes
$
(83)
 
$
(107)
 
$
(313)
 
$
(857)
 

 
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Discontinued operations primarily comprised GE Money Japan (our Japanese personal loan business, Lake, and our Japanese mortgage and card businesses, excluding our investment in GE Nissen Credit Co., Ltd.), our U.S. mortgage business (WMC), our Consumer mortgage lending business in Ireland (Consumer Ireland) and our CLL trailer services business in Europe (CLL Trailer Services). Results of these businesses are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, in the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily reflected a $0.1 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves for excess interest claims related to our loss-sharing arrangement on the 2008 sale of GE Money Japan.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, in the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflected a $0.1 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves related to retained representation and warranty obligations to repurchase previously sold loans on the 2007 sale of WMC.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily reflected a $0.2 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves for excess interest claims related to our loss-sharing arrangement on the 2008 sale of GE Money Japan, and a $0.1 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves related to retained representation and warranty obligations to repurchase previously sold loans on the 2007 sale of WMC.

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflected a $0.4 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves for excess interest claims related to our loss-sharing arrangement on the 2008 sale of GE Money Japan, a $0.3 billion after-tax effect of incremental reserves related to retained representation and warranty obligations to repurchase previously sold loans on the 2007 sale of WMC, and a $0.2 billion loss (which includes a $0.1 billion loss on disposal) related to Consumer Ireland.


For additional information related to discontinued operations, see Note 2 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements.

B. Statement of Financial Position
 
Overview of Financial Position
 
Major changes in our financial position for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted from the following:

·  
Repayments exceeded new issuances of total borrowings by $19.0 billion and collections (which includes sales) on financing receivables exceeded originations by $8.5 billion.

·  
The U.S. dollar was stronger for most major currencies at September 30, 2013 than at December 31, 2012, decreasing the translated levels of our non-U.S. dollar assets and liabilities.

Our assets were $520.7 billion at September 30, 2013, an $18.6 billion decrease from December 31, 2012, and primarily reflected a reduction of net financing receivables of $14.7 billion and decreases in other assets of $12.1 billion and investment securities of $4.6 billion, partially offset by an increase in cash and equivalents of $14.4 billion.

Our liabilities were $436.1 billion at September 30, 2013, a $20.7 billion decrease from December 31, 2012, and primarily reflected a $25.5 billion net reduction in borrowings, primarily in short-term borrowings and commercial paper, which is consistent with our overall reduction in assets, partially offset by higher deposits at our banks of $4.3 billion. Deposits increased primarily due to the first quarter acquisition of the deposit business of MetLife Bank, N.A., partially offset by a reduction in deposits at our other banks.

Cash Flows
 
Our cash and equivalents were $76.3 billion at September 30, 2013, compared with $77.7 billion at September 30, 2012. Our cash from operating activities totaled $11.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared with cash from operating activities of $14.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 

 
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Cash from investing activities was $28.2 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, consistent with our plan to reduce GECC asset levels. Cash from investing activities for the period related primarily to collections (which includes sales) exceeding originations of financing receivables of $8.5 billion; the acquisition of MetLife Bank, N.A. resulting in net cash provided by the acquisition of $6.4 billion; and principal business dispositions of $0.8 billion, including the disposition of our CLL fleet business in Canada of $0.6 billion. Additionally, included within all other investing activities were proceeds from real estate property sales of $7.7 billion, net loan repayments from our equity method investments of $2.1 billion and net maturities of investment securities of $2.0 billion.

Cash used for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $24.7 billion related primarily to a $19.0 billion reduction in total borrowings, consisting primarily of reductions in short-term borrowings and commercial paper, and a $2.2 billion reduction in deposits at our banks. These uses of cash were partially offset by $1.0 billion of proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock. Dividends paid to GE represent the distribution of a portion of GECC retained earnings. Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, GECC restarted its dividend to GE. In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, GECC paid GE dividends of $0.9 billion and special dividends of $3.0 billion.

Fair Value Measurements
 
See Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements for disclosures related to our methodology for fair value measurements. Additional information about fair value measurements is provided in Note 10 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements.

At September 30, 2013, the aggregate amount of assets that are measured at fair value through earnings totaled $5.2 billion and consisted primarily of various assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, as well as equity investments.

C. Financial Services Portfolio Quality
 
Investment securities comprise mainly investment grade debt securities supporting obligations to annuitants, policyholders and holders of guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) in our run-off insurance operations and Trinity, and investments held in our CLL business collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries. The fair value of investment securities decreased to $43.8 billion at September 30, 2013 from $48.4 billion at December 31, 2012, primarily due to the sale of U.S. government and federal agency securities at our treasury operations and the impact of higher interest rates. Of the amount at September 30, 2013, we held debt securities with an estimated fair value of $43.3 billion, which included corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities (ABS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) with estimated fair values of $24.3 billion, $6.5 billion, $2.0 billion and $3.0 billion, respectively. Net unrealized gains on debt securities were $2.6 billion and $4.8 billion at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. This amount included unrealized losses on corporate debt securities, ABS, RMBS and CMBS of $0.3 billion, $0.1 billion, $0.1 billion and $0.1 billion, respectively, at September 30, 2013, as compared with $0.4 billion, $0.1 billion, $0.1 billion and $0.1 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2012.

We regularly review investment securities for impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. For debt securities, our qualitative review considers our intent to sell the security and the financial health of and specific prospects for the issuer, including whether the issuer is in compliance with the terms and covenants of the security. Our quantitative review considers whether there has been an adverse change in expected future cash flows. Unrealized losses are not indicative of the amount of credit loss that would be recognized. We presently do not intend to sell the vast majority of our debt securities that are in an unrealized loss position and believe that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the vast majority of these securities before recovery of our amortized cost. For equity securities, we consider the length of time and magnitude of the amount that each security is in an unrealized loss position. We believe that the unrealized loss associated with our equity securities will be recovered within the foreseeable future. Uncertainty in the capital markets may cause increased levels of other-than-temporary impairments.

Our RMBS portfolio is collateralized primarily by pools of individual, direct mortgage loans (a majority of which were originated in 2006 and 2005), not other structured products such as collateralized debt obligations. Substantially all of our RMBS are in a senior position in the capital structure of the deals and more than 70% are agency bonds or insured by Monoline insurers (Monolines) (on which we continue to place reliance). Of our total RMBS portfolio at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, approximately $0.4 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively, relates to residential subprime credit, primarily supporting our guaranteed investment contracts. A majority of this exposure is related to investment securities backed by mortgage loans originated in 2006 and 2005. Substantially all of the subprime RMBS were investment grade at the time of purchase and approximately 70% have been subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
 

 
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Our CMBS portfolio is collateralized by both diversified pools of mortgages that were originated for securitization (conduit CMBS) and pools of large loans backed by high quality properties (large loan CMBS), a majority of which were originated in 2007 and 2006. The vast majority of the securities in our CMBS portfolio have investment grade credit ratings and the vast majority of the securities are in a senior position in the capital structure of the deals.

Our ABS portfolio is collateralized by senior secured loans of high-quality, middle-market companies in a variety of industries, as well as a variety of diversified pools of assets such as student loans and credit cards. The vast majority of the securities in our ABS portfolio are in a senior position in the capital structure of the deals.

If there has been an adverse change in cash flows for RMBS, management considers credit enhancements such as Monoline insurance (which are features of a specific security). In evaluating the overall creditworthiness of the Monoline, we use an analysis that is similar to the approach we use for corporate bonds, including an evaluation of the sufficiency of the Monoline’s cash reserves and capital, ratings activity, whether the Monoline is in default or default appears imminent, and the potential for intervention by an insurance or other regulator.

Monolines provide credit enhancement for certain of our investment securities, primarily RMBS and municipal securities. The credit enhancement is a feature of each specific security that guarantees the payment of all contractual cash flows, and is not purchased separately by GE. The Monoline industry continues to experience financial stress from increasing delinquencies and defaults on the individual loans underlying insured securities. We continue to rely on Monolines with adequate capital and claims paying resources. We have reduced our reliance on Monolines that do not have adequate capital or have experienced regulator intervention. At September 30, 2013, our investment securities insured by Monolines on which we continue to place reliance were $1.1 billion, including $0.3 billion investment in subprime RMBS. At September 30, 2013, the unrealized loss associated with securities subject to Monoline credit enhancement, for which there is an expected credit loss, was $0.1 billion.

Total pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairment losses during the three months ended September 30, 2013 were $0.1 billion, which was recognized in earnings and primarily relates to credit losses on corporate debt securities and other-than-temporary losses on equity securities.

Total pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairment losses during the three months ended September 30, 2012 were an insignificant amount, which was recognized in earnings and primarily relates to credit losses on non-U.S. corporate securities, CMBS and RMBS.

Total pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairment losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $0.5 billion, which was recognized in earnings and primarily relates to credit losses on corporate debt securities and other-than-temporary losses on equity securities.

Total pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairment losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $0.1 billion, which was recognized in earnings and primarily relates to credit losses on non-U.S. corporate securities and other-than-temporary losses on equity securities.

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, unrealized losses on investment securities totaled $0.8 billion, of which $0.4 billion and $0.8 billion, respectively, was aged 12 months or longer. Of the amount aged 12 months or longer at September 30, 2013, approximately  70% are debt securities that were considered to be investment grade by the major rating agencies. In addition, of the amount aged 12 months or longer, $0.2 billion related to both structured securities (mortgage-backed and asset-backed) and corporate debt securities. With respect to our investment securities that are in an unrealized loss position, aged 12 months or longer at September 30, 2013, the majority relate to debt securities held to support obligations to holders of GICs. We presently do not intend to sell the vast majority of our debt securities that are in an unrealized loss position and believe that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of our amortized cost. For additional information, see Note 3 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements.

Financing receivables is our largest category of assets and represents one of our primary sources of revenues. Our portfolio of financing receivables is diverse and not directly comparable to major U.S. banks. A discussion of the quality of certain elements of the finance receivables portfolio follows.

 
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Our consumer portfolio is composed primarily of non-U.S. mortgage, sales finance, auto and personal loans in various European and Asian countries and U.S. consumer credit card and sales finance receivables. In 2007, we exited the U.S. mortgage business and we have no U.S. auto or student loans.

Our commercial portfolio primarily comprises senior, secured positions with comparatively low loss history. The secured receivables in this portfolio are collateralized by a variety of asset classes, which for our CLL business primarily include: industrial-related facilities and equipment, vehicles, corporate aircraft, and equipment used in many industries, including the construction, manufacturing, transportation, media, communications, entertainment, and healthcare industries. The portfolios in our Real Estate, GECAS and Energy Financial Services businesses are collateralized by commercial real estate, commercial aircraft and operating assets in the global energy and water industries, respectively. We are in a secured position for substantially all of our commercial portfolio.

Losses on financing receivables are recognized when they are incurred, which requires us to make our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the portfolio. The method for calculating the best estimate of losses depends on the size, type and risk characteristics of the related financing receivable. Such an estimate requires consideration of historical loss experience, adjusted for current conditions, and judgments about the probable effects of relevant observable data, including present economic conditions such as delinquency rates, financial health of specific customers and market sectors, collateral values (including housing price indices as applicable), and the present and expected future levels of interest rates. The underlying assumptions, estimates and assessments we use to provide for losses are updated periodically to reflect our view of current conditions and are subject to the regulatory examinations process, which can result in changes to our assumptions. Changes in such estimates can significantly affect the allowance and provision for losses. It is possible to experience credit losses that are different from our current estimates.

Our risk management process includes standards and policies for reviewing major risk exposures and concentrations, and evaluates relevant data either for individual loans or financing leases, or on a portfolio basis, as appropriate.

Loans acquired in a business acquisition are recorded at fair value, which incorporates our estimate at the acquisition date of the credit losses over the remaining life of the portfolio. As a result, the allowance for losses is not carried over at acquisition. This may have the effect of causing lower reserve coverage ratios for those portfolios.

For purposes of the discussion that follows, “delinquent” receivables are those that are 30 days or more past due based on their contractual terms; and “nonearning” receivables are those that are 90 days or more past due (or for which collection is otherwise doubtful). Nonearning receivables exclude loans purchased at a discount (unless they have deteriorated post acquisition). These loans are initially recorded at fair value and accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan based on reasonably estimable cash flows even if the underlying loans are contractually delinquent at acquisition. In addition, nonearning receivables exclude loans that are paying on a cash accounting basis but classified as nonaccrual and impaired. “Nonaccrual” financing receivables include all nonearning receivables and are those on which we have stopped accruing interest. We stop accruing interest at the earlier of the time at which collection of an account becomes doubtful or the account becomes 90 days past due. Recently restructured financing receivables are not considered delinquent when payments are brought current according to the restructured terms, but may remain classified as nonaccrual until there has been a period of satisfactory payment performance by the borrower and future payments are reasonably assured of collection.
 

 
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Further information on the determination of the allowance for losses on financing receivables and the credit quality and categorization of our financing receivables is provided in Notes 4 and 12.  

 
Financing receivables
 
Nonearning receivables
 
Allowance for losses
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
 69,240 
 
$
 72,517 
 
$
 1,182 
 
$
 1,333 
 
$
 470 
 
$
 490 
Europe(a)
 
 35,529 
 
 
 37,037 
 
 
 916 
 
 
 1,299 
 
 
 342 
 
 
 445 
Asia
 
 9,573 
 
 
 11,401 
 
 
 226 
 
 
 193 
 
 
 75 
 
 
 80 
Other(a)
 
 468 
 
 
 603 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 52 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 6 
Total CLL
 
 114,810 
 
 
 121,558 
 
 
 2,324 
 
 
 2,877 
 
 
 887 
 
 
 1,021 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Financial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Services
 
 4,367 
 
 
 4,851 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 11 
 
 
 9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
 
 9,642 
 
 
 10,915 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 393 
 
 
 486 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 13 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Commercial
 
 129,212 
 
 
 137,810 
 
 
 2,328 
 
 
 2,890 
 
 
 910 
 
 
 1,041 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 18,966 
 
 
 20,946 
 
 
 357 
 
 
 444 
 
 
 170 
 
 
 320 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  residential
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    mortgages(b)
 
 31,142 
 
 
 33,451 
 
 
 2,258 
 
 
 2,569 
 
 
 439 
 
 
 480 
Non-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    installment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      and revolving
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        credit
 
 17,305 
 
 
 18,546 
 
 
 205 
 
 
 224 
 
 
 662 
 
 
 623 
U.S. installment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  and revolving
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    credit
 
 51,799 
 
 
 50,853 
 
 
 936 
 
 
 1,026 
 
 
 2,721 
 
 
 2,282 
Non-U.S. auto
 
 3,524 
 
 
 4,260 
 
 
 20 
 
 
 24 
 
 
 67 
 
 
 67 
Other
 
 7,427 
 
 
 8,070 
 
 
 341 
 
 
 351 
 
 
 183 
 
 
 172 
Total Consumer
 
 111,197 
 
 
 115,180 
 
 
 3,760 
 
 
 4,194 
 
 
 4,072 
 
 
 3,624 
Total
$
 259,375 
 
$
 273,936 
 
$
 6,445 
 
$
 7,528 
 
$
 5,152 
 
$
 4,985 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
During the third quarter of 2013, we transferred our European equipment services portfolio from CLL Other to CLL Europe. Prior-period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

(b)
Included financing receivables of $11,499 million and $12,221 million, nonearning receivables of $913 million and $1,036 million and allowance for losses of $140 million and $142 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, primarily related to loans, net of credit insurance, whose terms permitted interest-only payments and high loan-to-value ratios at inception (greater than 90%). At origination, we underwrite loans with an adjustable rate to the reset value. Of these loans, about 85% are in our U.K. and France portfolios, have a delinquency rate of 14%, have a loan-to-value ratio at origination of 82% and have re-indexed loan-to-value ratios of 86% and 65%, respectively. At September 30, 2013, 11% (based on dollar values) of these loans in our U.K. and France portfolios have been restructured.
 

 
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The portfolio of financing receivables, before allowance for losses, was $259.4 billion at September 30, 2013, and $273.9 billion at December 31, 2012. Financing receivables, before allowance for losses, decreased $14.6 billion from December 31, 2012, primarily as a result of collections (which includes sales) exceeding originations ($8.5 billion), write-offs ($4.2 billion) and the stronger U.S. dollar ($3.1 billion).

Related nonearning receivables totaled $6.4 billion (2.5% of outstanding receivables) at September 30, 2013, compared with $7.5 billion (2.7% of outstanding receivables) at December 31, 2012. Nonearning receivables decreased from December 31, 2012, primarily due to write-offs and payoffs at CLL and improved entry rates and collections in our Non-U.S. residential mortgage and U.S. installment and revolving portfolios.

The allowance for losses at September 30, 2013 totaled $5.2 billion compared with $5.0 billion at December 31, 2012, representing our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the portfolio. Allowance for losses increased $0.2 billion from December 31, 2012, primarily because provisions were higher than write-offs, net of recoveries by $0.3 billion, which is attributable to an increase in provisions in our Consumer installment and revolving portfolios. The allowance for losses as a percent of total financing receivables increased from 1.8% at December 31, 2012 to 2.0% at September 30, 2013 primarily due to an increase in the allowance for losses as discussed above and a decline in the overall financing receivables balance as collections exceeded originations. Further information surrounding the allowance for losses related to each of our portfolios is detailed below.


 
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The following table provides information surrounding selected ratios related to nonearning financing receivables and the allowance for losses.

 
Nonearning financing receivables 
 
 
Allowance for losses
 
 
Allowance for losses 
 
 
as a percent of
 
 
as a percent of
 
 
as a percent of 
 
 
financing receivables
 
 
nonearning financing receivables
 
 
total financing receivables
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
 
2013 
 
 
2012 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
1.7 
%
 
 1.8 
%
 
39.8 
%
 
 36.8 
%
 
0.7 
%
 
 0.7 
%
Europe
2.6 
 
 
 3.5 
 
 
37.3 
 
 
 34.3 
 
 
1.0 
 
 
 1.2 
 
Asia
2.4 
 
 
 1.7 
 
 
33.2 
 
 
 41.5 
 
 
0.8 
 
 
 0.7 
 
Other
– 
 
 
 8.6 
 
 
– 
 
 
 11.5 
 
 
– 
 
 
 1.0 
 
Total CLL
2.0 
 
 
 2.4 
 
 
38.2 
 
 
 35.5 
 
 
0.8 
 
 
 0.8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Financial Services
0.1 
 
 
– 
 
 
275.0 
 
 
– 
 
 
0.3 
 
 
 0.2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GECAS
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
– 
 
 
0.1 
 
 
 0.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
– 
 
 
 2.7 
 
 
– 
 
 
 23.1 
 
 
0.5 
 
 
 0.6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Commercial
1.8 
 
 
 2.1 
 
 
39.1 
 
 
 36.0 
 
 
0.7 
 
 
 0.8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
1.9 
 
 
 2.1 
 
 
47.6 
 
 
 72.1 
 
 
0.9 
 
 
 1.5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  residential mortgages(a)
7.3 
 
 
 7.7 
 
 
19.4 
 
 
 18.7 
 
 
1.4 
 
 
 1.4 
 
Non-U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    revolving credit
1.2 
 
 
 1.2 
 
 
322.9 
 
 
 278.1 
 
 
3.8 
 
 
 3.4 
 
U.S. installment and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  revolving credit
1.8 
 
 
 2.0 
 
 
290.7 
 
 
 222.4 
 
 
5.3 
 
 
 4.5 
 
Non-U.S. auto
0.6 
 
 
 0.6 
 
 
335.0 
 
 
 279.2 
 
 
1.9 
 
 
 1.6 
 
Other
4.6 
 
 
 4.3 
 
 
53.7 
 
 
 49.0 
 
 
2.5 
 
 
 2.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consumer
3.4 
 
 
 3.6 
 
 
108.3 
 
 
 86.4 
 
 
3.7 
 
 
 3.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
2.5 
 
 
 2.7 
 
 
79.9 
 
 
 66.2 
 
 
2.0 
 
 
 1.8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Included nonearning financing receivables as a percent of financing receivables of 7.9% and 8.5%, allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables of 15.4% and 13.7% and allowance for losses as a percent of total financing receivables of 1.2% and 1.2% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, primarily related to loans, net of credit insurance, whose terms permitted interest-only payments and high loan-to-value ratios at inception (greater than 90%). Compared to the overall Non-U.S. residential mortgage loan portfolio, the ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of financing receivables and ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning financing receivables for these loans are lower, driven primarily by the higher mix of such products in the U.K. and France portfolios and as a result of the better performance and collateral realization experience in these markets.
 

Included below is a discussion of financing receivables, allowance for losses, nonearning receivables and related metrics for each of our significant portfolios.

CLL − Americas. Nonearning receivables of $1.2 billion represented 18.3% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 36.8% at December 31, 2012, to 39.8% at September 30, 2013, reflecting a decrease in nonearning receivables. The ratio of nonearning receivables as a percent of financing receivables decreased from 1.8% at December 31, 2012, to 1.7% at September 30, 2013, primarily due to decreased nonearning exposures in our industrial materials and consumer-facing portfolios, partially offset by our Latin America portfolios. Collateral supporting these nonearning financing receivables primarily includes assets in the restaurant and hospitality, trucking and industrial equipment industries and corporate aircraft, and for our leveraged finance business, equity of the underlying businesses.
 

 
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CLL – Europe. Nonearning receivables of $0.9 billion represented 14.2% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 34.3% at December 31, 2012 to 37.3% at September 30, 2013, reflecting a decrease in nonearning receivables and allowance for losses in our Interbanca S.p.A., acquisition finance and asset-backed lending portfolios. The majority of our CLL – Europe nonearning receivables are attributable to the Interbanca S.p.A. portfolio, which was acquired in 2009. The loans acquired with Interbanca S.p.A. were recorded at fair value, which incorporates an estimate at the acquisition date of credit losses over their remaining life. Accordingly, these loans generally have a lower ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables compared to the remaining portfolio. Excluding the nonearning loans attributable to the 2009 acquisition of Interbanca S.p.A., the ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 58.4% at December 31, 2012, to 82.3% at September 30, 2013, primarily due to a decrease in nonearning receivables as a result of write-offs and sales in our acquisition finance and asset-backed lending portfolios. The ratio of nonearning receivables as a percent of financing receivables decreased from 3.5% at December 31, 2012, to 2.6% at September 30, 2013, for the reasons described above. Collateral supporting these secured nonearning financing receivables are primarily equity of the underlying businesses for our Interbanca S.p.A. and acquisition finance businesses, the purchased receivables for our asset-backed lending portfolio, and equipment for our equipment finance portfolio.

CLL – Asia. Nonearning receivables of $0.2 billion represented 3.5% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables decreased from 41.5% at December 31, 2012, to 33.0% at September 30, 2013, primarily due to an increase in nonearnings in our structured finance business and in our asset-based financing business in Australia, partially offset by restructuring activities and write-offs resulting in a reduction of nonearning receivables in our asset-based financing businesses in Japan. Collateral supporting these nonearning financing receivables is primarily manufacturing equipment, commercial real estate and corporate aircraft.

Real Estate. Nonearning receivables of $0.4 billion represented 5.5% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The decrease in nonearning receivables was primarily driven by resolution of North American multi-family and hotel nonearning loans, as well as European retail and mixed-use loans through payoffs, foreclosures and write-offs. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables decreased from 72.1% to 47.6% reflecting the reduction in overall reserves due to improving market conditions and higher originations. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of total financing receivables decreased from 1.5% at December 31, 2012, to 0.9% at September 30, 2013, driven primarily by write-offs and the reduction in overall reserves due to improving market conditions.

The Real Estate financing receivables portfolio is collateralized by income-producing or owner-occupied commercial properties across a variety of asset classes and markets. At September 30, 2013, total Real Estate financing receivables of $19.0 billion were primarily collateralized by office buildings ($4.8 billion), hotel properties ($3.2 billion), apartment buildings ($2.9 billion), warehouse ($2.6 billion) and retail facilities ($2.4 billion). In the first nine months of 2013, commercial real estate markets continued to show signs of improved stability and liquidity in certain markets; however, the pace of improvement varies significantly by asset class and market and the long term outlook remains uncertain. We have and continue to maintain an intense focus on operations and risk management. Loan loss reserves related to our Real Estate financing receivables are particularly sensitive to declines in underlying property values. Assuming global property values decline an incremental 1% or 5%, and that decline occurs evenly across geographies and asset classes, we estimate incremental loan loss reserves would be required of less than $0.1 billion and approximately $0.1 billion, respectively. Estimating the impact of global property values on loss performance across our portfolio depends on a number of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, property level operating performance, local market dynamics and individual borrower behavior. As a result, any sensitivity analyses or attempts to forecast potential losses carry a high degree of imprecision and are subject to change. At September 30, 2013, we had 111 foreclosed commercial real estate properties totaling $1.0 billion.

Consumer − Non-U.S. residential mortgages. Nonearning receivables of $2.3 billion represented 35.0% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 18.7% at December 31, 2012 to 19.4% at September 30, 2013, as a result of lower nonearning receivables due to improved collections primarily in our U.K. and Spain portfolios. Our non-U.S. mortgage portfolio has a loan-to-value ratio of approximately 76% at origination and the vast majority are first lien positions. Our U.K. and France portfolios, which comprise a majority of our total mortgage portfolio, have reindexed loan-to-value ratios of 79% and 56%, respectively, and about 11% of these loans are without mortgage insurance and have a reindexed loan-to-value ratio equal to or greater than 100%. Loan-to-value information is updated on a quarterly basis for a majority of our loans and considers economic factors such as the housing price index. At September 30, 2013, we had in repossession stock 541 houses in the U.K., which had a value of approximately $0.1 billion.
 

 
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Consumer − Non-U.S. installment and revolving credit. Nonearning receivables of $0.2 billion represented 3.2% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 278.1% at December 31, 2012 to 322.9% at September 30, 2013, reflecting an increase in the allowance for losses primarily due to the approach described below.

Consumer − U.S. installment and revolving credit. Nonearning receivables of $0.9 billion represented 14.5% of total nonearning receivables at September 30, 2013. The ratio of allowance for losses as a percent of nonearning receivables increased from 222.4% at December 31, 2012 to 290.7% at September 30, 2013 reflecting an increase in the allowance for losses primarily due to the approach described below. The ratio of nonearning receivables as a percentage of financing receivables decreased from 2.0% at December 31, 2012 to 1.8% at September 30, 2013 primarily due to improved delinquency rates.

In the first quarter of 2013, we completed our implementation of a more granular portfolio segmentation approach, by loss type, in determining the incurred loss period in our consumer revolving credit portfolios, which resulted in an increase to the incurred loss period and included a qualitative assessment of the adequacy of the consumer revolving credit portfolios’ allowance for losses, which compares this allowance for losses to projected net write-offs over the next twelve months, in a manner consistent with regulatory guidance. This resulted in an increase of $0.6 billion to the allowance for losses on financing receivables ($0.3 billion, after tax), the vast majority of which was attributable to our U.S. consumer revolving credit portfolios.
 
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
 
The following table provides details related to our nonaccrual and nonearning financing receivables. Nonaccrual financing receivables include all nonearning receivables and are those on which we have stopped accruing interest. We stop accruing interest at the earlier of the time at which collection becomes doubtful or the account becomes 90 days past due. Substantially all of the differences between nonearning and nonaccrual financing receivables relate to loans that are classified as nonaccrual financing receivables but are paying on a cash accounting basis, and therefore excluded from nonearning receivables. Of our $10.9 billion nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2013, $6.2 billion are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
 
 
 
Nonaccrual
 
Nonearning
 
 
financing
 
financing
(In millions)
 
receivables
 
receivables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLL
 
$
 3,389 
 
$
 2,324 
Energy Financial Services
 
 
 4 
 
 
 4 
GECAS
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
Other
 
 
 11 
 
 
 - 
Total Commercial
 
 
 3,404 
 
 
 2,328 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 3,723 
 
 
 357 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 3,816 
 
 
 3,760 
Total
 
$
 10,943 
 
$
 6,445 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Impaired Loans
 
“Impaired” loans in the table below are defined as larger balance or restructured loans for which it is probable that the lender will be unable to collect all amounts due according to original contractual terms of the loan agreement. The vast majority of our Consumer and a portion of our CLL nonaccrual receivables are excluded from this definition, as they represent smaller balance homogeneous loans that we evaluate collectively by portfolio for impairment.

Impaired loans include nonearning receivables on larger balance or restructured loans, loans that are currently paying interest under the cash basis (but are excluded from the nonearning category), and loans paying currently but which have been previously restructured.
 

 
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Specific reserves are recorded for individually impaired loans to the extent we have determined that it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Certain loans classified as impaired may not require a reserve because we believe that we will ultimately collect the unpaid balance (through collection or collateral repossession).
 
Further information pertaining to loans classified as impaired and specific reserves is included in the table below.
 
(In millions)
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2013 
 
2012 
Loans requiring allowance for losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial(a)
 
$
1,035 
 
$
1,372 
   Real Estate
 
 
1,404 
 
 
2,202 
   Consumer
 
 
3,096 
 
 
3,115 
Total loans requiring allowance for losses
 
 
5,535 
 
 
6,689 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans expected to be fully recoverable
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial(a)
 
 
3,091 
 
 
3,697 
   Real Estate
 
 
2,793 
 
 
3,491 
   Consumer
 
 
99 
 
 
105 
Total loans expected to be fully recoverable
 
 
5,983 
 
 
7,293 
Total impaired loans
 
$
11,518 
 
$
13,982 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for losses (specific reserves)
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Commercial(a)
 
$
311 
 
$
487 
   Real Estate
 
 
83 
 
 
188 
   Consumer
 
 
684 
 
 
674 
Total allowance for losses (specific reserves)
 
$
1,078 
 
$
1,349 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average investment during the period
 
$
12,757 
 
$
16,269 
Interest income earned while impaired(b)
 
 
503 
 
 
751 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Includes CLL, Energy Financial Services, GECAS and Other.
 
(b)
Recognized principally on an accrual basis.
 
 
We regularly review our Real Estate loans for impairment using both quantitative and qualitative factors, such as debt service coverage and loan-to-value ratios. We classify Real Estate loans as impaired when the most recent valuation reflects a projected loan-to-value ratio at maturity in excess of 100%, even if the loan is currently paying in accordance with contractual terms.

Of our $4.2 billion impaired loans at Real Estate at September 30, 2013, $3.9 billion are currently paying in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan and are typically loans where the borrower has adequate debt service coverage to meet contractual interest obligations. Impaired loans at CLL primarily represent senior secured lending positions.

Our impaired loan balance at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, classified by the method used to measure impairment was as follows.

 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
(In millions)
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Method used to measure impairment
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discounted cash flow
 
$
6,155 
 
$
6,704 
Collateral value
 
 
5,363 
 
 
7,278 
Total
 
$
11,518 
 
$
13,982 

See Note 1 in our 2012 consolidated financial statements for further information on our valuation processes.
 

 
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Our loss mitigation strategy is intended to minimize economic loss and, at times, can result in rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extensions, forbearance or other actions, which may cause the related loan to be classified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR), and also as impaired. Changes to Real Estate’s loans primarily include maturity extensions, principal payment acceleration, changes to collateral terms and cash sweeps, which are in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of, fees and rate increases. The determination of whether these changes to the terms and conditions of our commercial loans meet the TDR criteria includes our consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. At September 30, 2013, TDRs included in impaired loans were $10.2 billion, primarily relating to Real Estate ($3.9 billion), CLL ($3.2 billion) and Consumer ($3.0 billion).

Real Estate TDRs decreased from $5.1 billion at December 31, 2012 to $3.9 billion at September 30, 2013, primarily driven by resolution of TDRs through paydowns and the effects of currency exchange, partially offset by extensions of loans scheduled to mature during 2013, some of which were classified as TDRs upon modification. For borrowers with demonstrated operating capabilities, we work to restructure loans when the cash flow and projected value of the underlying collateral support repayment over the modified term. We deem loan modifications to be TDRs when we have granted a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty and we do not receive adequate compensation in the form of an effective interest rate that is at current market rates of interest given the risk characteristics of the loan or other consideration that compensates us for the value of the concession. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we modified $1.4 billion of loans classified as TDRs. Changes to these loans primarily included maturity extensions, principal payment acceleration, changes to collateral or covenant terms and cash sweeps, which are in addition to, or sometimes in lieu of, fees and rate increases. The limited liquidity and higher return requirements in the real estate market for loans with higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios has typically resulted in the conclusion that the modified terms are not at current market rates of interest, even if the modified loans are expected to be fully recoverable. We received the same or additional compensation in the form of rate increases and fees for the majority of these TDRs. Of our $2.1 billion and $4.6 billion of modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $0.3 billion and $0.2 billion have subsequently experienced a payment default in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The substantial majority of the Real Estate TDRs have reserves determined based upon collateral value. Our specific reserves on Real Estate TDRs were $0.1 billion at September 30, 2013 and $0.2 billion at December 31, 2012, and were 2.0% and 3.1%, respectively, of Real Estate TDRs. In many situations these loans did not require a specific reserve as collateral value adequately covered our recorded investment in the loan. While these modified loans had adequate collateral coverage, we were still required to complete our TDR classification evaluation on each of the modifications without regard to collateral adequacy.

We utilize certain short-term (three months or less) loan modification programs for borrowers experiencing temporary financial difficulties in our Consumer loan portfolio. These loan modification programs are primarily concentrated in our non-U.S. residential mortgage and non-U.S. installment and revolving portfolios. We sold our U.S. residential mortgage business in 2007 and as such, do not participate in the U.S. government-sponsored mortgage modification programs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we provided short-term modifications of less than $0.1 billion of consumer loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, substantially all in our non-U.S. residential mortgage, credit card and personal loan portfolios, which are not classified as TDRs. For these modified loans, we provided insignificant interest rate reductions and payment deferrals, which were not part of the terms of the original contract. We expect borrowers whose loans have been modified under these short-term programs to continue to be able to meet their contractual obligations upon the conclusion of the short-term modification. In addition, we have modified $1.2 billion of Consumer loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which are classified as TDRs. Further information on Consumer impaired loans is provided in Note 12 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements.

Delinquencies
 
For additional information on delinquency rates at each of our major portfolios, see Note 12 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements.

GECC Selected European Exposures
 
At September 30, 2013, we had $82.4 billion in financing receivables to consumer and commercial customers in Europe. The GECC financing receivables portfolio in Europe is well diversified across European geographies and customers. Approximately 87% of the portfolio is secured by collateral and represents approximately 500,000 commercial customers. Several European countries, including Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece and Hungary (“focus countries”), have been subject to credit deterioration due to weaknesses in their economic and fiscal situations. The carrying value of GECC funded exposures in these focus countries and in the rest of Europe comprised the following at September 30, 2013.
 

 
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Rest of
 
Total 
September 30, 2013 (In millions)
Spain
 
Portugal
 
Ireland
 
Italy
 
Greece
 
Hungary
 
Europe
 
Europe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    before allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    for losses on
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financing receivables
$
 1,553 
 
$
 265 
 
$
 276 
 
$
 6,576 
 
$
 2 
 
$
 2,955 
 
$
 72,194 
 
$
 83,821 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for losses on
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financing receivables
 
 (94)
 
 
 (17)
 
 
 (5)
 
 
 (208)
 
 
 - 
 
 
 (104)
 
 
 (973)
 
 
 (1,401)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing receivables,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    net of allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    for losses on
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    financing receivables(a)(b)
 
 1,459 
 
 
 248 
 
 
 271 
 
 
 6,368 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 2,851 
 
 
 71,221 
 
 
 82,420 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments(c)(d)
 
 3 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 505 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 252 
 
 
 2,212 
 
 
 2,972 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost and equity method
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    investments(e)
 
 307 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 399 
 
 
 62 
 
 
 34 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 695 
 
 
 1,497 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    net of collateral(c)(f)
 
 2 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 62 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 174 
 
 
 238 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELTO(g)
 
 478 
 
 
 106 
 
 
 443 
 
 
 776 
 
 
 245 
 
 
 332 
 
 
 9,809 
 
 
 12,189 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate held for
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    investment(g)
 
 790 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 410 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 - 
 
 
 5,585 
 
 
 6,785 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total funded exposures(h)
$
 3,039 
 
$
 354 
 
$
 1,113 
 
$
 8,183 
 
$
 281 
 
$
 3,435 
 
$
 89,696 
 
$
 106,101 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unfunded commitments(i)
$
12 
 
$
7 
 
$
65 
 
$
177 
 
$
4 
 
$
851 
 
$
8,647 
 
$
9,763 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)  
Financing receivable amounts are classified based on the location or nature of the related obligor.
 
(b)  
Substantially all relates to non-sovereign obligors. Includes residential mortgage loans of approximately $30.7 billion before consideration of purchased credit protection. We have third-party mortgage insurance for less than 15% of these residential mortgage loans, substantially all of which were originated in the U.K., Poland and France.
 
(c)  
Investments and derivatives are classified based on the location of the parent of the obligor or issuer.
 
(d)  
Includes $0.8 billion related to financial institutions, $0.3 billion related to non-financial institutions and $1.9 billion related to sovereign issuers. Sovereign issuances totaled $0.1 billion and $0.2 billion related to Italy and Hungary, respectively. We held no investments issued by sovereign entities in the other focus countries.
 
(e)  
Substantially all is non-sovereign.
 
(f)  
Net of cash collateral; entire amount is non-sovereign.
 
(g)  
These assets are held under long-term investment and operating strategies, and our equipment leased to others (ELTO) strategies contemplate an ability to redeploy assets under lease should default by the lessee occur. The values of these assets could be subject to decline or impairment in the current environment.
 
(h)  
Excludes $40.4 billion of cash and equivalents, which is composed of $26.0 billion of cash on short-term placement with highly rated global financial institutions based in Europe, sovereign central banks and agencies or supranational entities, of which $1.4 billion is in focus countries, and $14.4 billion of cash and equivalents placed with highly rated European financial institutions on a short-term basis, secured by U.S. Treasury securities ($11.3 billion) and sovereign bonds of non-focus countries ($3.1 billion), where the value of our collateral exceeds the amount of our cash exposure.
 
(i)  
Includes ordinary course of business lending commitments, commercial and consumer unused revolving credit lines, inventory financing arrangements and investment commitments.
 

We manage counterparty exposure, including credit risk, on an individual counterparty basis. We place defined risk limits around each obligor and review our risk exposure on the basis of both the primary and parent obligor, as well as the issuer of securities held as collateral. These limits are adjusted on an ongoing basis based on our continuing assessment of the credit risk of the obligor or issuer. In setting our counterparty risk limits, we focus on high quality credits and diversification through spread of risk in an effort to actively manage our overall exposure. We actively monitor each exposure against these limits and take appropriate action when we believe that risk limits have been exceeded or there are excess risk concentrations. Our collateral position and ability to work out problem accounts has historically mitigated our actual loss experience. Delinquency experience has been relatively stable in our European commercial and consumer platforms in the aggregate, and we actively monitor and take action to reduce exposures where appropriate. Uncertainties surrounding European markets could have an impact on the judgments and estimates used in determining the carrying value of these assets.

Other assets comprise mainly real estate equity properties and investments, equity and cost method investments, derivative instruments and assets held for sale, and totaled $50.1 billion at September 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.1 billion, primarily related to the sale of certain held-for-sale real estate and aircraft ($4.7 billion), the sale of certain real estate investments ($3.0 billion), a decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments ($2.6 billion) and a decrease in our Penske investment ($1.2 billion). During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized $0.2 billion of other-than-temporary impairments of cost and equity method investments, excluding those related to real estate.
 

 
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Included in other assets are Real Estate equity investments of $14.4 billion and $20.7 billion and Real Estate equity assets classified as held for sale of $2.4 billion and $0.3 billion at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Our portfolio is diversified, both geographically and by asset type. We review the estimated values of our commercial real estate investments at least annually, or more frequently as conditions warrant. Commercial real estate valuations have shown signs of improved stability and liquidity in certain markets, primarily in the U.S.; however, the pace of improvement varies significantly by asset class and market. Accordingly, there continues to be risk and uncertainty surrounding commercial real estate values. Declines in estimated value of real estate below carrying amount result in impairment losses when the aggregate undiscounted cash flow estimates used in the estimated value measurement are below the carrying amount. As such, estimated losses in the portfolio will not necessarily result in recognized impairment losses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Real Estate recognized pre-tax impairments of an insignificant amount and $0.3 billion, respectively, in its real estate held for investment, which were primarily driven by the strategic decision to exit certain equity platforms. Real Estate investments with undiscounted cash flows in excess of carrying value of 0% to 5% at September 30, 2013 had a carrying value of $0.3 billion and an associated estimated unrealized loss of an insignificant amount. Continued deterioration in economic conditions or prolonged market illiquidity may result in further impairments being recognized.  On March 19, 2013, in connection with GE’s sale of its remaining 49% interest in NBCUniversal LLC to Comcast Corporation, we sold real estate comprising certain floors located at 30 Rockefeller Center, New York and the CNBC property located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey to affiliates of NBC Universal for $1.4 billion in cash.

D. Liquidity and Borrowings
 
We maintain a strong focus on liquidity. We manage our liquidity to help provide access to sufficient funding to meet our business needs and financial obligations throughout business cycles.

Our liquidity and borrowing plans are established within the context of our annual financial and strategic planning processes. Our liquidity and funding plans take into account the liquidity necessary to fund our operating commitments. We also take into account our capital allocation and growth objectives, including paying dividends.

Our liquidity position is targeted to meet our obligations under both normal and stressed conditions. We establish a funding plan annually that is based on the projected asset size and cash needs of the business. We rely on a diversified source of funding, including the unsecured term debt markets, the global commercial paper markets, deposits, secured funding, retail funding products, bank borrowings and securitizations to fund our balance sheet, in addition to cash generated through collection of principal, interest and other payments on our existing portfolio of loans and leases to fund our operating and interest expense costs.

Our 2013 funding plan anticipates repayment of principal on outstanding short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term debt ($44.3 billion at December 31, 2012), through issuance of long-term debt and reissuance of commercial paper, cash on hand, collections of financing receivables exceeding originations, dispositions, asset sales, and deposits and other alternative sources of funding. Long-term maturities and early redemptions were $6 billion in the third quarter of 2013. Interest on borrowings is primarily repaid through interest earned on existing financing receivables. During the third quarter of 2013, we earned interest income on financing receivables of $5.0 billion, which more than offset interest expense of $2.2 billion.

We maintain a detailed liquidity policy, which includes a requirement to maintain a contingency funding plan. The liquidity policy defines our liquidity risk tolerance under different stress scenarios based on our liquidity sources and also establishes procedures to escalate potential issues. We actively monitor our access to funding markets and our liquidity profile through tracking external indicators and testing various stress scenarios. The contingency funding plan provides a framework for handling market disruptions and establishes escalation procedures in the event that such events or circumstances arise.

 
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We are a regulated savings and loan holding company under U.S. law and became subject to Federal Reserve Board (FRB) supervision on July 21, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA). In addition, on July 8, 2013, the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) designated GECC as a nonbank systemically important financial institution (nonbank SIFI) under the DFA. Many of the rulemakings for supervision of nonbank SIFIs are not final and therefore the exact impact and implementation date remain uncertain. GECC continues to plan for the enhanced prudential standards that will apply to nonbank SIFIs. These DFA rulemakings will require, among other items, enhanced capital and liquidity levels, compliance with the comprehensive capital analysis and review regulations (CCAR), compliance with counterparty credit exposure limits, and the development of a resolution plan for submission to regulators.

The FRB recently finalized regulations to revise and replace its current rules on capital adequacy and to extend capital regulations to savings and loan holding companies like GECC. Under the final rules, GECC expects that the standardized approach for calculating capital will apply to GECC, in its capacity as a Savings and Loan Holding Company, on January 1, 2015. However, that timing could change once nonbank SIFI rules are finalized. GECC will ultimately also become subject to the Basel III advanced capital rules that will be applicable to institutions with more than $250 billion in assets. Initial actions required for compliance with the advanced capital rules will begin once GECC is subject to regulatory capital rules. However, full implementation will take several years to complete.

The FRB has also indicated in a proposed rulemaking that they will require nonbank SIFIs to submit annual capital plans for review, including institutions’ plans to make capital distributions, such as dividend payments. The applicability and timing of this proposed regulation to GECC is not yet determined. While we are not yet subject to this regulation, our capital allocation planning remains subject to FRB review as a savings and loan holding company.

We undertake an annual review of our capital adequacy prior to establishing a plan for dividends to our parent. This review is based on a forward-looking assessment of our material enterprise risks and involves the consideration of a number of factors, including the impact of our announced goal to further reduce our ENI, which would reduce regulatory capital requirements. This analysis also includes an assessment of our capital and liquidity levels, as well as incorporating risk management and governance considerations. The capital adequacy review was approved by the GECC board of directors and the GE Board of Directors Risk Committee in the first quarter of 2013. While a savings and loan holding company and nonbank SIFI like GECC is currently not required to obtain FRB approval to pay a dividend, it may not, under FRB regulations, conduct its operations in an unsafe or unsound manner. The FRB has articulated factors that it expects boards of directors of bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies to consider in determining whether to pay a dividend.
 
Overall, GECC does not believe that designation as a nonbank SIFI will have a material impact on its business or operations.

Liquidity Sources
 
We maintain liquidity sources that include cash and equivalents, committed unused credit lines and high-quality, liquid investments.

We have cash and equivalents of $76.3 billion at September 30, 2013, which is available to meet our needs.

We have committed, unused credit lines totaling $47.6 billion that have been extended to us by 49 financial institutions at September 30, 2013. GECC can borrow up to $47.6 billion under all of these credit lines. GE can borrow up to $14.6 billion under certain of these credit lines. These lines include $26.1 billion of revolving credit agreements under which we can borrow funds for periods exceeding one year. Additionally, $21.4 billion are 364-day lines that contain a term-out feature that allows us to extend borrowings for one to two years from the date of expiration of the lending agreement.

Cash and equivalents of $48.7 billion at September 30, 2013 are held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Of this amount at quarter-end, $8.2 billion is indefinitely reinvested. Indefinitely reinvested cash held outside of the U.S. is available to fund operations and other growth of non-U.S. subsidiaries; it is also available to fund our needs in the U.S. on a short-term basis through short-term loans, without being subject to U.S. tax. Under the Internal Revenue Code, these loans are permitted to be outstanding for 30 days or less and the total of all such loans are required to be outstanding for less than 60 days during the year.
 
About $12 billion of cash and equivalents are in regulated banks and insurance entities and are subject to regulatory restrictions.
 

 
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If we were to repatriate indefinitely reinvested cash held outside the U.S., we would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes.

Funding Plan
 
GE reduced its GE Capital ending net investment, excluding cash and equivalents, to $384.6 billion at September 30, 2013.

Through September 30, 2013, we completed issuances of $33.2 billion of senior unsecured debt (excluding securitizations described below) with maturities up to 40 years (and subsequent to September 30, 2013, an additional insignificant amount). Average commercial paper borrowings during the third quarter were $35.3 billion, and the maximum amount of commercial paper borrowings outstanding during the third quarter was $36.1 billion. Our commercial paper maturities are funded principally through new commercial paper issuances.

We securitize financial assets as an alternative source of funding. During 2013, we completed $7.7 billion of non-recourse issuances and had maturities of $7.8 billion. At September 30, 2013, non-recourse borrowings were $30.0 billion.
 
 
We have 12 deposit-taking banks outside of the U.S. and two deposit-taking banks in the U.S. – GE Capital Retail Bank, a Federal Savings Bank (FSB), and GE Capital Bank (formerly GE Capital Financial Inc.), an industrial bank (IB). The FSB and IB currently issue certificates of deposit (CDs) in maturity terms from two months to ten years. On January 11, 2013, the FSB acquired the deposit business of MetLife Bank, N.A. This acquisition added approximately $6.4 billion in deposits and an online banking platform.

Total alternative funding at September 30, 2013 was $105 billion, composed mainly of $51 billion bank deposits, $30 billion of non-recourse securitization borrowings, $10 billion of funding secured by real estate, aircraft and other collateral and $9 billion GE Interest Plus notes. The comparable amount at December 31, 2012 was $101 billion.

As a matter of general practice, we routinely evaluate the economic impact of calling debt instruments where we have the right to exercise a call. In determining whether to call debt, we consider the economic benefit to GECC of calling debt, the effect of calling debt on our liquidity profile and other factors. During the first nine months of 2013, we settled $8.4 billion of callable debt, of which $4.1 billion was called in 2012. No additional debt was called during the third quarter of 2013 that will settle after September 30, 2013.

Income Maintenance Agreement
 
As set forth in Exhibit 12 hereto, GECC’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges was 1.79:1 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 due to higher pre-tax earnings at GECC, which were primarily driven by lower losses and delinquencies. For additional information, see the Income Maintenance Agreement section in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2012 consolidated financial statements.

 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
There have been no significant changes to our market risk since December 31, 2012. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” contained in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
 
Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and concluded that (i) our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013, and (ii) no change in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
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Part II. Other Information
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
The following information supplements and amends our discussion set forth under Part I, Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” in our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.

We sold WMC, our U.S. mortgage business, in 2007. WMC substantially discontinued all new loan originations in 2007, and was not a loan servicer. In connection with the sale, WMC retained certain representation and warranty obligations related to loans sold to third parties prior to the disposal of the business.

There are 16 lawsuits relating to pending mortgage loan repurchase claims in which WMC is a party.  The adverse parties in these cases are trustees of private label residential mortgage-backed securitization trusts or parties claiming to act on their behalf.  While the alleged claims for relief vary from case to case, the complaints and counterclaims in these actions generally assert claims for breach of contract, indemnification, and/or declaratory judgment, and seek specific performance (repurchase) and/or monetary damages.

Five WMC cases are pending in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Four of these cases were initiated in 2012, and one was initiated in the third quarter of 2013.  Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (Deutsche Bank) is the adverse party in four cases, and Law Debenture Trust Company of New York (Law Debenture) is the adverse party in one case.  The Deutsche Bank complaints assert claims on approximately $3,400 million of mortgage loans and seek to recover damages on these loans in excess of approximately $1,800 million.  The Law Debenture complaint asserts claims on approximately $1,000 million of mortgage loans, and alleges losses on these loans in excess of approximately $425 million. GECC was initially named a defendant in each of the Connecticut cases and has been dismissed from four of those cases without prejudice. 

Six WMC cases are pending in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota against US Bank National Association (US Bank), of which three were initiated by WMC seeking declaratory judgment. Five of these cases were filed in 2012, and one was filed in 2011. One additional case filed by WMC in the fourth quarter 2012 was dismissed without prejudice in July 2013, due to a proceeding involving the same securitization in New York State Supreme Court, as described below. The Minnesota cases involve claims on approximately $1,200 million of mortgage loans and do not specify the amount of damages sought.  In September 2013, the District Court granted in part and denied in part WMC’s motions to dismiss or for summary judgment, dismissing US Bank’s claims for indemnification and for damages based on WMC’s alleged refusal to repurchase but holding that WMC could be liable for money damages if US Bank can prove that WMC knew of a breach of representation or warranty in the mortgage loan pool of which the trustee had no knowledge and failed to notify the trustee.  The court also held that US Bank may seek to recover money damages against WMC for losses incurred by the trustee arising from loans previously liquidated by the trustee if WMC was grossly negligent regarding notifying the trustee of the presence of defects in the loans.

As previously reported, three cases are pending in New York State Supreme Court, two of which were initiated by securitization trustees and one of which was brought by a RMBS certificate holder claiming to act on behalf of the trustee.  These cases are all at an early stage and involve, in the aggregate, claims involving approximately $3,300 million of mortgage loans.  Two of the lawsuits specify damages totaling in excess of $1,100 million, and the third lawsuit does not specify the amount of damages sought.  One case, in which the plaintiff is Seagull Point, LLC (Seagull Point), acting individually and purportedly on behalf of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE5, was initiated in the second quarter 2013 and names as defendants WMC, Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC (Decision One), Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc., Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC, Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc., and Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE5 (as nominal defendant).  Seagull Point seeks damages against WMC and Decision One in excess of $475 million.  The second case was initiated by Deutsche Bank in the second quarter 2013 and names as defendants WMC and Barclays Bank PLC.  It involves claims against WMC on approximately $1,000 million of mortgage loans and does not specify the amount of damages sought.   The third case, in which the plaintiff is The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), was initiated in the fourth quarter 2012 and names as defendants WMC, J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.  GECC, which was initially named, is no longer a defendant.   This case arises from the same securitization as one of the cases initiated by WMC in Minnesota, noted above.  BNY asserts claims on approximately $1,900 million of mortgage loans, and seeks to recover damages in excess of $650 million.
 

 
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Two cases are pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.  One case, in which the plaintiff is BNY, was filed in the third quarter 2012.  In the second quarter 2013, BNY filed an amended complaint in which it asserts claims on approximately $900 million of mortgage loans, and seeks to recover damages in excess of $378 million.  In September 2013, the District Court issued a ruling from the bench denying WMC’s motion to dismiss the trustee’s claim for damages and holding that the initial submission of claims on certain mortgage loans was sufficient to provide notice to WMC that the entire pool of loans supporting the securitization was potentially subject to claims for relief by the trustee.  One case was initiated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) by filing a summons with notice in the fourth quarter 2012.  In the second quarter 2013, Deutsche Bank, in its role as securitization trustee of the trust at issue in the case, intervened as a plaintiff and filed a complaint relating to approximately $1,400 million of loans and alleging losses on these loans in excess of approximately $100 million.

The amounts of the mortgage loans at issue in these cases (discussed above) reflect the purchase price or unpaid principal balances of the loans at the time of purchase and do not give effect to pay downs, accrued interest or fees, or potential recoveries based upon the underlying collateral.  Of the mortgage loans involved in these lawsuits, approximately $4,600 million were included in WMC’s pending claims at September 30, 2013.  The claims relating to other mortgage loans not included in WMC’s pending claims consist of sampling-based claims in two cases on approximately $900 million of mortgage loans and, in ten cases, claims for repurchase or damages based on the alleged failure to provide notice of defective loans, breach of a corporate representation and warranty, and/or non-specific claims for rescissionary damages on approximately $5,700 million of mortgage loans.  See Note 2 to the condensed, consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q Report for additional information. 
 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits.
 
 
Exhibit 12
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
     
 
Exhibit 31(a)
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended.
     
 
Exhibit 31(b)
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended.
     
 
Exhibit 32
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
     
 
Exhibit 99
Financial Measures That Supplement Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
     
 
Exhibit 101
The following materials from General Electric Capital Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Condensed Statement of Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (ii) Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (iii) Condensed Statement of Changes in Shareowners’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (iv) Condensed Statement of Financial Position at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (v) Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and (vi) Notes to Condensed, Financial Statements.
     

 

 
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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
(Registrant)
 
 
November 1, 2013
  
/s/ Walter Ielusic
  
Date
  
Walter Ielusic
Senior Vice President and Controller
Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
     

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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