GE seeks to raise $3 billion

One-time industrial behemoth looks to boost its cash reserves amid the coronavirus crisis

General Electric Co said on Monday it reopened portions of its prior debt offerings for $3 billion in total proceeds to boost its cash reserves amid the coronavirus crisis.

GE BETTING ON OFFSHORE WIND POWER

Ticker Security Last Change Change %
GE GE AEROSPACE 161.26 +2.07 +1.30%

The company said the reopening was in response to a reverse inquiry from a long-term strategic investor seeking to buy the company’s debt.

GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE

GE said it expects to use these proceeds to reduce shorter-duration debt and the deal is expected to be leverage neutral over time.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS