Key Stats Market Capitalization: $57.2 billion as of October 2025 Founded: May 12, 1915 in Cape Town, South Africa Trailing Twelve Month Revenue: $7.18 billion Tencent Stake: 24.3% ownership valued at over $120 billion Global Presence: Operations in over 120 countries worldwide Naspers Ltd is a South African multinational internet and media company headquartered in Cape Town that has transformed from a traditional newspaper publisher into one of the world’s largest technology investors. Founded in 1915 as Die Nasionale Pers, the company initially focused on Afrikaans-language publishing, similar to how Hearst Corporation evolved from newspaper publishing into a diversified media…
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Nan Ya Plastics Corp. history, profile and corporate video Nan Ya Plastics Corp. is engaged in the specialty chemicals industry. It operates through the following divisions: Electronic Materials, Petrochemicals, Plastic Products, and Polyester Fiber and Utility Products. The company was founded by YungChing Wang and YungTsai Wang on August 22, 1958 and is headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.” “Nan Ya Plastics History Formosa Plastics Group was formed in 1958 to reflect vertical integration of the PVC manufacturing process by the Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC). Nan Ya Plastics Processing Corp. was formed to purchase PVC resins produced by FPC. A third member of the group, New Eastern Plastics Product, was…
A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S history, profile and corporate video A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S is engaged in shipping, energy, transportation, offshore, and retail activities. It is involved in drilling, offshore services, transportation of crude oil and products, and floating production, storage, and offloading. The company was founded by Arnold Peter Møller on April 16, 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.” “Møller-Maersk History A.P. Moller – Maersk Group started as the shipping company Dampskibsselskabet Svendborg (Danish for “Svendborg Steamship Company”) founded by captain Peter Mærsk-Møller and his son Arnold Peter Møller (2 October 1876 – June 1965) in Svendborg, 1904. A.P. Møller had four children, two by each of…
London Stock Exchange Group Plc history, profile and corporate video London Stock Exchange Group Plc operates as an international exchange group. It operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets, including: London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, MTS, and the Pan-European equities and derivatives platform, Turquoise. It also develops trading platforms and capital markets software. The company operates through five business segments: Capital Markets, Technology Services, Post Trade Services, Information Services and Others. The Capital Markets segment includes Primary and Secondary markets. The Primary market in London and Italy provide companies and other issuers of equity and debt from around…
Key Stats Founded in 1961 by Milan Puskar and Don Panoz in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Merged with Upjohn to form Viatris in November 2020 Operated over 7,500 pharmaceutical products across 165 countries before merger Employed approximately 35,000 people worldwide at peak operations Final headquarters located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Mylan started as a small drug distributor in rural West Virginia with a mission to make medicines accessible in underserved communities. The company transformed into one of the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Milan Puskar and Don Panoz, both former U.S. Army soldiers who…
Murphy Oil Corp. history, profile and history video Murphy Oil Corp. operates as a holding company, which through its subsidiaries engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The company has retail and wholesale gasoline marketing operations in the United States and refining and marketing operations in the United Kingdom. Its operations are classified into two business activities: Exploration & Production and Refining & Marketing. The Exploration & Production business engages in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. The Refining & Marketing business engages in the business of refining crude oil and other…
Key Stats Lockheed Martin generated $71.04 billion in revenue for 2024 Market capitalization stands at approximately $107.78 billion as of November 2025 73% of revenue comes from U.S. Government contracts The company employs over 122,000 people worldwide Year-end backlog reached a record $176 billion in 2024 Lockheed Martin operates as a global security and aerospace company. The corporation leads the defense industry with advanced military aircraft, missiles, space systems, and technology solutions. Its business spans four main segments that serve government and commercial customers worldwide. The company delivers cutting-edge systems for defense, space exploration, and security applications. From fighter jets…
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. history, profile and corporate video Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. engages in research, development, manufacture, and sale of electronic components and devices made from fine ceramics. It operates through the following divisions: Components, Modules, and Other. The Components division offers capacitors and piezoelectric products. The Modules segment provides communication modules and power supplies. The Other segment handles employee welfares, staffing, education and training, and facility maintenance services, including operational software for affiliates. The company was founded in October 1944 and is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Japan.” “Murata Manufacturing History 1940s In the chaotic period immediately following WWII, radio was about…
LinkedIn Corp. history, profile and history video LinkedIn Corp. is a professional network on the Internet focused on connecting the world’s professionals. The company’s proprietary platform enables members to create, manage and share their professional identity online, build and engage with their professional network, access shared knowledge and insights, and find business opportunities, enabling them to be more productive and successful. Its comprehensive platform provides members with solutions, including applications and tools, to search, connect and communicate with business contacts, learn about attractive career opportunities, join industry groups, research organizations and share information. The company was formerly known as LinkedIn Ltd. and…
Münchener Rückversicherungs AG history, profile and corporate video Münchener Rückversicherungs AG is engaged in the provision of insurance and reinsurance services. It operates through the following businesses: Life Reinsurance, Health Reinsurance, Property-Casualty Business, Accident Reinsurance, Liability Business, Motor Reinsurance, Marine Reinsurance, Aviation Reinsurance, and Fire Reinsurance. The Reinsurance segment provides traditional reinsurance, comprehensive services and consulting to complex risk solutions, which covering the entire value chain of the global insurance industry in life and non-life business. It also provides risk solutions for industrial and major clients. The Primary Insurance segment provides services through ERGO, which offers its clients via various sales channels…