Defendant Name:
Amersham plc
Defendant Type:
Subsidiary of Public Company
Public Company Parent:
General Electric Company
SIC Code:
3511
CUSIP:
36960410
Document Reference:
comp21602
Document Details
Legal Case Name
SEC v. General Electric Company, Ionics, Inc. and Amersham plc
Document Name
Complaint
Document Date
27-Jul-2010
Document Format
Civil Proceeding
Case Number
10-cv-01258
Federal District Court
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Federal District Judge
Richard W. Roberts
Allegation Type
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Document Summary
On July 27, 2010, the SEC filed a complaint against Amersham plc, General Electric Company, and Ionics, Inc. According to the SEC: "This case involves the payment of illegal kickbacks to Iraqi government ministries in connection with sales of humanitarian goods under the United Nations ("UN") Oil for Food Program..."
Related Documents:
SEC Files Settled Books and Records and Internal Controls Charges Against General Electric Company and two Subsidiaries for Improper Payments to Iraqi Ministries Under the U.N. Oil for Food Program. GE Agrees to Pay Over $23.4 Million in Disgorgement, Interest, and Penalties
On July 27, 2010, the SEC published a litigation release announcing that it filed a settled civil action against Amersham plc, General Electric Company, and Ionics, Inc. charging the companies with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, books and records, and internal controls.
2010-133
27-Jul-2010
Press Release--Civil Action
SEC Charges General Electric and Two Subsidiaries with FCPA Violations
On July 27, 2010, the SEC announced that it charged General Electric Company ("GE") and two subsidiaries--Ionics Inc. ("Ionics") and Amersham plc ("Amersham")--with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") for its involvement in a $3.6 million kickback scheme with Iraqi government agencies to win contracts to supply medical equipment and water purification equipment. Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, GE as well as Ionics (now GE Ionics Inc.) and Amersham (now GE Healthcare Ltd.) have consented to the entry of a court order permanently enjoining them from future violations of Sections 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. GE is ordered to pay $18,397,949 in disgorgement of profits, $4,080,665 in prejudgment interest, and a penalty of $1 million. According to the SEC, GE cooperated with the investigation.
Final Judgment as to Defendants General Electric Company, Ionics, Inc., and Amersham PLC
On July 30, 2010, Federal District Judge Richard W. Roberts entered final judgment against General Electric Company, Ionics, Inc., and Amersham PLC.
Other Defendants in Action:
