The diverse risk portfolio of General Electric Capital Corp. (GECC) has enabled the company to maintain consistency in its consolidated profitability throughout the business cycle, despite difficult operating environments in several of its businesses and a proactive acquisition posture with resultant higher administrative expenses. The global and business-type diversity provides the company with a variety of income sources so that gains in one sector can offset weaker performance in other sectors. International assets grew 17% to $124.5 billion at year-end 2000, with international revenues posting a 22% increase over the prior year, principally attributable to the Pacific Basin. Although the company conducts business in some regions experiencing economic stress, the risks are closely monitored and managed, and frequently result in
