Beverly Hills 11/13/2009 12:50:49 AM
News / Business

GE Sells Security Business to United Tech for $1.82 Billion

Finance World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

General Electric Co, which is in the process of trimming down their varied basket of businesses, has announced the sale of its security business to United Technologies Corp for $1.82 billion.

 

United Tech, the world’s largest make of elevators and air conditioners, seeks to increase its U.S. presence in the residential and commercial security market. GE Security, park of GE Technology Infrastructure, has approximately 4,700 employees in 26 countries.

 

After the announcement, GE’s shares were down five cents at $15.78 and United Tech’s were up 28 cents at $67.25.

 

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