Spinoff Spotlight: General Electric Co.

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ENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $102 remains a hold. The conglomerate (New York symbol GE; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.1 billion; Market cap: $112.2 billion; Dividend yield: 0.3%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.ge.com) plans to break itself up into three separate companies. In early 2023, GE will hand out shares in its healthcare business, which makes X-ray equipment, MRI and ultrasound scanners, as tax-deferred dividends. The company will retain a 19.9% stake in this business. GE will also combine its renewable energy and power businesses into a single entity. Its products include turbines and related equipment for gas-fired and nuclear power plants, plus equipment for wind farms. It will then spin off 100% of this business to shareholders in early 2024. The remaining firm will focus on aviation equipment such as jet engines and aircraft electronics. The stock moved up on the news, as investors tend to prefer “pure-play” companies that are easier to evaluate. However, it could remain in a narrow range until GE completes the spinoffs. GE is a..