Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI) was a mass media company headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. HISTORY Scripps Networks Interactive was established in 2008 when Scripps spun off its cable networks and online shopping services into a separate publicly traded company (Scripps Networks Interactive). In 2012, Travel Channel International Limited was acquired. In 2017, Spoon University was acquired. In 2018, Scripps Networks Interactive was acquired by Discovery Communications for $14.6 billion. With more than 3.500 employees, Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. was considered one of…
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$8.45B FY 2025 Revenue $62B Market Cap (2025) 20,400 Employees 9.8% Global HCM Market Share 2005 Year Founded Workday, Inc. provides enterprise cloud applications for human resources and financial management. Founded in 2005 by former PeopleSoft executives Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri, the company pioneered cloud-based business software. Workday serves over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 500. The platform handles HR, payroll, planning, and analytics for companies across healthcare, technology, financial services, and education sectors. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Workday leads the global HCM software market with a 9.8% share. The company generates revenue through…
Sichuan Changhong Electric Co. Ltd. (CHiQ) history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., Ltd. (四川长虹电器股份有限公司) is a consumer electronics company headquartered in Mianyang, Sichuan, China. It is doing business as Changhong (长虹) domestically and CHiQ internationally Changhong (CHiQ) specializes in R&D, manufacturing and marketing of consumer electronics, home appliances, and information and communication products. PRODUCTS Television;Refrigerator;Air Conditioner;Washing Machine;Robot Vacuum Cleaner;Monitor;Batteries. HISTORY Changhong’s history began in 1958 when Changhong Machinery Factory was established. In 1972, Changhong produced the first color TV in China. In 1994, Changhong was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.…
Republic Services, Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Republic Services is a waste disposal company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It operates through the following business segments: non-hazardous solid waste collection, waste transfer, waste disposal, recycling, and energy services. Republic Services was established in 1998, as a spin-off from AutoNation (Republic Industries). In 2008, Allied Waste Industries was acquired. With more than 35.000 employees, Republic Services is considered one of the largest waste and recycling companies in the United States. According to Forbes, it is considered one of the Largest Public Companies in the…
Polaris Inc. history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Polaris Inc. is an automotive manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, United States. HISTORY Polaris was established in 1954 as Polaris Industries Inc. In 1968, the company was acquired by Textron, Inc. In 1981, W. Hall Wendel, Jr. acquired Polaris from Textron. In 2019, the company changed its name from Polaris Industries Inc. to Polaris Inc. BRANDS Off-Road (ATVs and single-seat vehicles) – RZR, Ranger, Polaris General, Sportsman, Polaris Snowmobiles, Timbersled, Polaris Commercial, Polaris Government & Defense, and Hammer Head;On-Road – Indian Motorcycles, Slingshot, Aixam, and Goupil;Marine –…
Markel Corporation history, company profile (overview) and history video Markel Corporation is a diversified financial holding company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It operates through the following business segments: Insurance, Investments, and Ventures. HISTORY Markel’s history began in 1930 when Samuel A. Markel formed Mutual Casualty Association and established the insurance company Mutual Casualty Company to ensure jitney buses. In 1935, Sam Markel’s four sons, Lewis, Irvin, Stanley, and Milton joined the business, and Markel Service, Inc. was born. In 1935, Sam Markel’s four sons, Lewis, Irvin, Stanley, and Milton joined the growing business, and Markel Service,…
Intu Properties history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Intu Properties was a real estate investment trust headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. It engages in the investment and development of shopping centers and other commercial properties. HISTORY Intu Properties was established in 1980 by Sir Donald Gordon, under the name Transatlantic Insurance Holdings as a branch of Liberty Life Association of Africa. In 1992, the company merged with Capital & Counties and was listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 1996, the company changed its name to Liberty International. In 2010, it changed its…
Hammerson Plc history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Hammerson plc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in London, England, the United Kingdom. It owns, operates and develops urban real estate in the UK, Ireland and France. It also holds investments in premium outlet villages. HISTORY Hammerson was established in 1942 by Lewis Hammerson to invest in real estate, converting houses into apartments. In 1948, L.W. Hammerson & Co expanded into commercial property. In 1954, the company was listed on the London Stock Exchange and changed its name to Hammerson Property and Investment Trust.…
Aldar Properties PJSC history, company profile (overview) and history video Aldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It focuses on two core businesses: Aldar Development and Aldar Investment. HISTORY Aldar Properties was established in 2004. In 2005, the company was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. In 2013, Aldar merged with Sorouh Real Estate. In 2018, Aldar began a partnership with Emaar Properties. PORTFOLIO Residential: Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Reem Island, Al Raha Beach etc;Commercial: Offices, Showrooms, Operative Villages, etc;Building Plots: Saadiyat Island, Yas…
Zenith Bank Plc history, company profile (overview) and history video Zenith Bank Plc is a banking and financial services company headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria. Zenith Bank also has subsidiaries in Ghana, Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited; Sierra Leone, Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited; Gambia, Zenith Bank (Gambia) Limited; the United Kingdom, Zenith Bank (UK) Limited. It also has a representative office in China. HISTORY Zenith Bank was founded and incorporated in 1990 by Jim Ovia. In 2004, Zenith Bank became a public limited company and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE. In 2013, Zenith Bank…