The deal with GE Capital would be the third sale since then.

Still, GE Capital led the company's earnings growth, with a 17 percent increase, to $1.092 billion.

GE Capital, she said, would be able to explore those options.

GE Capital paid $62 million in taxes on the income, but later sued for a refund.

GE Capital retained a 50 percent stake in the retailer.

GE Capital accounts for about half the company's sales.

But GE Capital has had a lot of practice in business integration.

In the third quarter, GE Capital reported revenue of $17.5 billion.

GE Capital increased its credit line to $100 million.

He had seen the same structure work well at another division, GE Capital.