RTL Group SA history, company profile (overview) and corporate video RTL Group SA is an international media conglomerate across broadcast, streaming, content, and digital. It is headquartered in Kirchberg, Luxembourg. The company has interests in TV channels, streaming services, radio stations and online platforms in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Hungary, and Luxembourg. HISTORY RTL Group’s history began in 1931 when the Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Radiodiffusion (CLR) was established. In 1954, the company was renamed Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Télédiffusion (CLT), after entering the world of television broadcasting. In 1997, CLT merged with UFA (german television channels such…
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Keppel Corporation Limited history, company profile (overview) and history video Keppel Corporation Limited is an investment holding and management company headquartered in Keppel Bay Tower, HarbourFront, Singapore. It operates through the following business sectors: Energy & Environment, Urban Development, Connectivity, And Asset Management. HISTORY Keppel Corporation was founded in 1968 as Keppel Shipyard. In 1980, Keppel was listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. In 1983, Keppel entered into the property market with the acquisition of Straits Steamship Company. In 1993, Keppel entered the banking and financial services sector with the acquisition of Asia Commercial Bank (renamed…
PTT Global Chemical (CG) history, company profile (overview) and corporate video PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC), also known as GC, is the PTT Group’s chemical flagship and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. GC is a global petrochemical and refining company that has combined olefins and aromatics, together with a refining of crude oil and condensate. HISTORY PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) was registered as a public company limited in 2011 to serve as PTT Group’s chemical flagship operation. However, GC’s heritage originated from the merger of several major companies including National Petrochemical Co.,…
Prologis, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. The company engages in real estate operations, from landscaping and building maintenance to simplified leasing. It also focuses on the development and acquisition of logistics real estate. HISTORY Prologis was incorporated in 1991 as Security Capital Industrial Trust (SCI). In 1998, Security Capital Industrial Trust (SCI) changed its name to Prologis and also acquired Meridian Industrial Trust. In 2004, Prologis acquired Keystone Industrial Trust. In 2005, Prologis merged with Catellus,…
Nomura Holdings, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and history video Nomura Holdings, Inc. is a financial holding company, headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan. The company operates through the following business sectors: Retail, Wholesale (global markets, investment banking, international wealth management), and Investment Management. HISTORY Nomura was established in 1925 under the name of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., as a spin-off from the Securities Dept. of Osaka Nomura Bank Co., Ltd. (the present-day Resona Bank). In 1961, the company was listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya stock exchanges. In 2001, the company was reorganized into a…
National Grid plc history, company profile (overview) and corporate video National Grid plc is a multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, England, the United Kingdom. HISTORY The National Grid was established in 1935 in the UK. In 1990, the transmission activities of the Central Electricity Generating Board, covering England and Wales, were transferred to the National Grid Company plc. In 1995, the company was listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In 2000, National entered the US, acquiring the New England Electric System and Eastern Utilities Associates. OPERATIONS UK Owns the high-voltage electricity transmission…
Founded: March 24, 1868, in New York City 2024 Revenue: $70.99 billion (6.1% year-over-year growth) 2024 Employees: 45,000 Market Cap: Approximately $52 billion (January 2026) Global Reach: 90 million customers in over 60 countries MetLife Inc ranks among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs. The company serves approximately 90 million customers across more than 60 countries through its network of subsidiaries and affiliates. Headquartered in New York City, MetLife offers life insurance, dental coverage, disability insurance, pet insurance, and retirement products. The company operates through six business segments covering Group Benefits, Retirement and Income Solutions,…
Metcash Limited history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Metcash Limited is a conglomerate (a multi-industry company) headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. Its businesses span across food, grocery, hardware, and liquor sectors. OPERATIONS The company operates through the following business sectors: Food – IGA and Foodland;Liquor – Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, Porters Liquor, Thirsty Camel, Big Bargain Bottleshop, and Duncans;Hardware – Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Thrifty-Link Hardware and True Value Hardware, and Hradings. HISTORY Metcash’history began in 1927 when Joe David opened his first corner store in Woolloomooloo, NSW, named Davids. In 1968, Davids…
Imperial Brands Plc history, company profile and corporate video Imperial Brands plc (formerly Imperial Tobacco Group plc), is a multinational tobacco company, headquartered in Bristol, England, the United Kingdom. PRODUCTS Cigarettes – Winston, Gauloises, West, Davidoff, JPS, L&B, Nobel;Other tobacco products – Golden Virginia, Backwoods, Rizla, Skruf;Next-generation products – Vapour (blu), Heated Tobacco (Pulze and iD), and Oral Nicotine (ZONE X). HISTORY Imperial Brands was established in 1901 when an American business led by James Duke bought the British tobacco companies Wills, Player and Lambert (L&B), and Butler and merged them into one. In 1996, Imperial Tobacco…
PLN 60.88B 2024 Revenue $14.3B Market Cap (2025) 40,000+ Employees 44% Life Insurance Market Share 1803 Origins Date Back To Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń S.A. (PZU) stands as Poland’s largest insurance company and the biggest insurer in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers nearly 200 insurance products across life, property, health, and casualty segments. PZU Group has expanded beyond insurance into banking and asset management. The group holds significant stakes in Bank Pekao and Alior Bank, two of Poland’s largest commercial banks. Headquartered in Warsaw, PZU serves over 22 million customers through its extensive network. The company trades on the…