Sempra history, company profile (overview) and corporate video Sempra is an energy infrastructure company headquartered in San Diego, California, United States. HISTORY Sempra was formed as Sempra Energy in 1998 through the merger of Pacific Enterprises and Enova Corporation, the parent companies of Southern California Gas Co. and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. In 2014, Sempra’s Mexican subsidiary, IEnova, became public via an initial public offering (IPO). IEnova’s assets include pipelines, natural gas distribution, LNG and other liquid fuels infrastructure, as well as wind and solar power generation facilities. In 2016, the California Public Utilities…
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Key Stats Founded 1973 Headquarters Suwon, South Korea Revenue (2024) $7.49 Billion USD Market Cap (Jan 2026) $13.56 Billion USD Employees 12,200+ Samsung Electro-Mechanics (삼성전기) is a South Korean multinational company that develops and manufactures electronic components. The company operates as a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics and ranks as the world’s second-largest producer of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The company focuses on three core business segments: components, optical solutions, and package solutions. Its product range includes MLCCs, inductors, chip resistors, camera modules, and semiconductor package substrates. These components serve industries spanning automotive, mobile phones, servers, tablets, and wearable devices. Samsung…
Sampo Group history, profile (overview) and corporate video Sampo Group is a Nordic insurance group headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Sampo Group is made up of the parent company Sampo plc and its subsidiaries If P&C, Topdanmark, Hastings and Mandatum. The group companies have insurance operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and the United Kingdom. HISTORY Sampo was established in 1909 and offered a new line for the insurance sector by providing multiple lines of insurance rather than just a single one. In 1988, Sampo was listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (Nasdaq Helsinki).…
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…
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.,…
Key Stats Founded: 1983 (as AMB Property Corporation); 2011 (current form) Headquarters: San Francisco, California CEO: Dan Letter (since January 2026) Employees: Approximately 2,000 worldwide Stock Symbol: NYSE: PLD Prologis, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in logistics real estate, owning and operating warehouses and distribution centers that support global supply chains. With approximately 1.3 billion square feet of logistics facilities in 20 countries, Prologis is the largest industrial real estate company in the world. The company serves about 6,500 customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Prologis…
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…
Key Stats Founded: 1990 (as National Grid Company plc; grid origins 1935) Headquarters: London, England, UK CEO: Zoë Yujnovich (since November 2025) Chairman: Paula Mayson Sherwood Employees: Approximately 29,000 Stock Listings: LSE: NG (primary), NYSE: NGG (ADRs) National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London. The company owns and operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, as well as electricity and gas distribution networks serving more than 20 million customers in the northeastern United States, primarily in New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. As a constituent of the FTSE…
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,…