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Philip Morris International, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Philip Morris International, Inc. (PMI) is an American multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company headquartered in New York City, U.S. The company’s origins date back to the opening of a tobacco and cigarette shop by a London tobacconist, Philip Morris, in 1847. In 1881, Philip Morris’ son, Leopard Morris, with Joseph Grunebaum established “Philip Morris & Company and Grunebaum Ltd”. In 1885, the company was renamed as “Philip Morris & Co. Ltd.” In 1987, Philip Morris International was incorporated as an operating company of Philip Morris…

Founded: March 10, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio 2024 Revenue: $75.34 billion (21.35% year-over-year growth) 2024 Employees: 66,300 (7.98% increase from 2023) Market Cap: Approximately $121 billion (January 2026) Fortune 500 Rank: #62 (2024) The Progressive Corporation stands as the second-largest auto insurer in the United States, trailing only State Farm. Headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, the company provides insurance for personal and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. Progressive operates through multiple business segments including vehicle insurance, property insurance, personal insurance services, business insurance, and financial services. The company serves customers through independent insurance agencies, online platforms, and…

Key Stats Target operates 1,989 stores across all 50 U.S. states Revenue reached $106.56 billion in fiscal year 2024 Employs over 440,000 team members nationwide Market capitalization stands at approximately $40 billion as of November 2025 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store Target stands as the seventh-largest retailer in the United States. The company operates nearly 2,000 stores nationwide and offers a wide assortment of products including apparel, electronics, home goods, groceries, and seasonal merchandise. The retailer has built a reputation for combining style and affordability. Target’s business model focuses on trend-forward merchandise…

Gilead Sciences, Inc. history, profile and corporate video Gilead Sciences, Inc. is an American biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Foster City, California, U.S. It was originally founded under the name Oligogen by the medical doctor Michael L. Riordan, in June 1987, and the primary therapeutic focus of the company was in antiviral medicines, a field of interest for Riordan after he contracted dengue fever. Oligogen changed its name to Gilead Sciences, after the reputed healing properties of the ancient Balm of Gilead. The company researches, develops and commercializes medicines for several different areas of focus, such as HIV/AIDS,…

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) history, profile and corporate video The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is a Canadian financial services company headquartered at Commerce Court in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was formed on June 1, 1961, through the merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada. Canadian Bank of Commerce The Canadian Bank of Commerce was opened in Toronto on May 15, 1867. It was founded by William McMaster as the competition for the Bank of Montreal. Imperial Bank of Canada The Imperial Bank of Canada was opened in…

Key Stats Lowe’s Companies, Inc. operates as the second-largest home improvement retailer in the United States. The company generated $83.67 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2024. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates across its operations. The company operates more than 1,700 stores throughout the United States. Lowe’s holds a market capitalization of approximately $138 billion as of December 2025. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. stands as a Fortune 50 home improvement company headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. The retailer serves approximately 16 million customer transactions weekly across the United States. The company offers products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. Lowe’s…

Poly Development Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (Poly Real Estate) profile and corporate video Poly Development Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (Poly Real Estate) is a Chinese real estate developer headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. It was established On September 14, 1992, by the parent state-owned company China Poly Group Corporation. The company engages in the design, development, construction and sale of residential and commercial properties, as well as the provision of property management services. It develops and distributes residential buildings, office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, exhibition halls, and composite buildings. With more than 56 000 employees, Poly…

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited (OCBC Bank) history, profile and history video    Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited (OCBC Bank) is a multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Singapore. HISTORY It was formed on 31 October 1932, through the merger of three banks: Chinese Commercial Bank, Ho Hong Bank, and Oversea-Chinese Bank. Chinese Commercial Bank The Chinese Commercial Bank was founded in 1912. Ho Hong Bank The Ho Hong Bank was a Malayan bank founded in 1917, by Lim Peng Siang, Lim Boon Keng and Seow Poh Leng, to provide banking services that, until 1912, were solely delivered…

Key Stats Total Assets: $531 billion as of December 2024 Market Capitalization: $57.6 billion as of November 2025 Employees: 38,335 as of December 2024 Branch Network: 1,928 branches across 15 states and Washington D.C. Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Truist Financial Corporation operates as one of the largest bank holding companies in the United States. The company was formed through the December 2019 merger of BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks. Truist provides a wide range of financial services including consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and insurance products. The company serves approximately 10 million…

América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V profile and corporate video América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V is a Mexican telecommunications corporation headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. It was founded in 2000, by Carlos Slim Helú. In order to better compete against Spain’s Telefonica and Malaysia’s Telekom Malaysia, it acquired Carso Telecom and Telmex International, in 2010. The company operates under its Claro subsidiaries in many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the United States, it operates through its subsidiary TracFone Wireless, Inc. under the brands TracFone, NET10 Wireless, Straight Talk, SIMPLE Mobile, Total Wireless, Telcel América, and…