Author: Darius

I've spent over a decade researching and documenting the stories behind the world's most influential companies. What started as a personal fascination with how businesses evolve from small startups to global giants turned into CompaniesHistory.com—a platform dedicated to making corporate history accessible to everyone.

China Development Financial Holding Corp., Ltd. (CDF) history, profile and corporate video China Development Financial Holding Corp., Ltd. (CDF) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. China Development Corporation was established in 1959 as the first private development financial institution through the collective efforts of the Economic Stabilization Committee of the Executive Yuan, the World Bank, and private capital. In 1999, China Development Corporation was restructured as an industrial bank. Renowned for direct investment service, China Development Industrial Bank (CDIB) had continued its way to support local industry. In 2001, China Development Financial (CDF) was…

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St. James’s Place plc history, profile and corporate video    St. James’s Place plc is a multinational wealth management company headquartered in Cirencester, England, the United Kingdom. ST. JAMES’S PLACE HISTORY The St. James’s Place Group was established by Sir Mark Weinberg, Mike Wilson CBE and Lord Rothschild in 1991 under the name of the J. Rothschild Assurance Group. It started trading in 1992. In 1997, the J. Rothschild Assurance group achieved a reverse takeover of St. James’s Place Capital, securing a public listing on the London Stock Exchange. In 2000, Halifax Group plc acquired 60% of…

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China Aoyuan Group Limited history, profile and corporate video    China Aoyuan Group Limited is a real estate development company headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It was founded as Hong Kong Jinye Group by Guo Ziwen in 1996.    In 2007, China Aoyuan Property Group Limited (Aoyuan Group) was officially listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK).    In 2018, China Aoyuan Property Group Limited changed its name to China Aoyuan Group Limited. That year, Aoyuan and Henderson Land Group (“Henderson”) entered into a cooperation agreement for the nitrogen fertilizer plant urban redevelopment project…

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Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI) history, profile and corporate video Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI), also known as TTI Group, produces and markets power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, floor care, and cleaning products. It is headquartered in Hong Kong. The company’s products are used by professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure industries. TTI HISTORY Techtronic Industries (TTI) was founded in 1985 by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof Roy Chi Ping Chung GBS BBS JP. In 1990, TTI was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong…

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Chubb Limited Key Stats 2024 Revenue: $55.9 billion (up 12% from 2023) 2024 Net Income: $9.27 billion (company record) Market Capitalization: $116 billion (December 2025) Global Workforce: 43,000+ employees Operations: 54 countries and territories worldwide Chubb Limited is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company serves multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals across six continents. The company provides commercial and personal property insurance, accident and health coverage, reinsurance, and life insurance products. Chubb operates through independent agents, brokers, and direct channels. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker CB,…

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Kyūshū Electric Power Company, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Kyūshū Electric Power Company, Incorporated (九州電力株式会社, Kyūshū Denryoku Kabushiki Gaisha) is an energy company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. Kyushu Electric Power Company was established in 1951. OPERATIONS The company operates through the followings business segments: Power Generation business, Retail Business (electricity and gas sales) and Other Businesses. Power Generation business The Power Generation business segment consists of nuclear power, renewable energy and thermal power generation. Retail Business (electricity and gas sales) The Retail Business segment provides electricity and gas to individual and corporate customers. Other…

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CP All Plc. history, profile and corporate video CP All Plc. was established in 1988 by the Charoen Pokphan Group, a Thai conglomerate and one of Thailand’s largest private companies that also owns controlling stakes in Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), one of the world’s largest producers of feed, shrimp, poultry, and pork. CP All is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the sole operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand, which has been granted exclusive rights from 7-Eleven, Inc. to conduct business under an area license agreement. In 1989, the first 7-Eleven outlet in Thailand was opened…

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ASR Nederland NV (a.s.r.) history, profile and corporate video ASR Nederland NV (a.s.r.) is a Dutch insurance company headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands. HISTORY a.s.r.’s history begins in 1720 with the founding of the N.V. Maatschappij van Assurantie, Discontering en Beleening der Stad Rotterdam, which is the oldest insurance company in Europe. Hoewer, the current a.s.r. was founded in 2000 as Fortis ASR, as the result of a merger between Fortis AMEV, Fortis’s Dutch insurance operations, and ASR Group (consisting of De Amersfoortse, Stad Rotterdam Verzekeringen and Woudsend Verzekeringen). Fortis AMEV Fortis AMEV was founded in…

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LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi Group) history, profile and corporate video LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (隆基绿能科技股份有限公司), known as LONGi Group (隆基股份), is a solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. LONGi is named after the former president of Lanzhou University, Jiang Longji. His inspirational life story motivated Li Zhenguo and Zhong Baoshen to choose LONGi as the name of the company. LONGi was founded in 2000 as Xi’an Xinmeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. In 2002, Xi’an LONGi Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. was established. In 2004, Xi’an Lumei Single Crystal Silicon…

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China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. (CMS) history, profile and corporate video China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. (CMS) is a security trading and brokerage company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. China Merchants Securities was founded in 1991 and is a member of the China Merchants Group. In 2009, China Merchants Securities was listed on the main board of the Shanghai Securities Exchange. In 2016, the company was listed on the main board of Hong Kong Exchanges. OPERATIONS China Merchants Securities operates through the followings business segments: Wealth-Management and Institutional business, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Investment and Trading.…

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