The richest companies in the world - who is among the ten most successful corporations? In our list includes companies that, according to Forbes , occupy a leading position in the market by value and received over the past year income.
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Facebook cost 36.5 billion dollars
Opens our ranking of the world's richest companies Facebook. The social network, which is chosen by millions of users, is estimated at an astronomical figure for ordinary people - 36.5 billion dollars. Over the past year, the company was able to increase profits by 54%, which is an excellent indicator of the success of the social network. Among all the participants in our rating, it was the Facebook company that showed the best rates of profit increase for the year. More than 930 million people use the social network every day and 1.5 billion visit it every month.
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General Electric cost $ 37 billion
to 9th place in the ranking of the richest companies in the world - a diversified corporation General Electric .She is engaged in the production of various kinds of equipment, medical equipment, aircraft engines, and plastic. It is one of the oldest companies in the USA.The date of its foundation was 1878.The corporation's value for 2016 is more than $ 37 billion. Over the past year, General Electric has increased its profit by 1%.Such a small indicator is connected with the fact that the economic crisis affected the development of large companies. In May last year, information appeared that the corporation intends to sell the Japanese unit. The date of the possible transaction and the name of the buyer are still unknown.
Interesting fact: his appearance a brand with a worldwide reputation required to Thomas Edison, the genius inventor and talented entrepreneurs. At the dawn of its activities, General Electric was engaged in the production of incandescent lamps.
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Toyota value of 37.8 billion dollars
Toyota , Japan's largest automotive corporation takes 8th position in the list of the richest companies in the world. It was founded in 1937 and at first was engaged in the production of automatic looms. The capital, received from the sale of the patent for the machine, became the basis of the future giant corporation, in factories employing more than 350 thousand people. The company's value is about 37.8 billion dollars. Over the past year, the corporation significantly increased sales by 21%.Today, this company is considered one of the most stable and successful in the world. Last year, the corporation was recognized as the best-selling automotive concern.
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Samsung value of 37.9 billion dollars
One of the largest corporations in South Korea Samsung ranked 7th in the ranking of the richest companies in the world. He is engaged in the production of high-tech components, household appliances, electronics. The company's value is estimated at $ 37.9 billion. In 2014, its profit was increased by 8%.In 2015, due to the difficult economic situation, the company's revenue was reduced. Samsung this year continues to bet on the lineup of its flagship smartphones and on the popularity of gadgets with enhanced functionality. The company's main competitor in the market, Apple, has a negative impact on the company's profit growth.
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McDonald's cost $ 40 billion
In 2015, one of the world's largest fast food chains Mc Donald's was faced with serious difficulties, which negatively affected the company's revenue - it decreased by 11%.Despite this, the giant in the field of fast food was on the 6th place in the ranking of the richest companies in the world. The cost of McDonald's is estimated at almost $ 40 billion. About 70 million visitors in 100 countries around the world use the company's services every day. The difficulties that have arisen recently are due to the changing habits of McDonald's clients - more and more people in the US and Europe are moving to the principles of healthy eating. In Asia, the company suffers losses due to high requirements to the quality of food. As a result, in 2015, 700 McDonald's restaurants became unprofitable.
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IBM cost $ 49.8 billion
IBM , one of the world's largest software vendors, has had a huge impact on the development of the industry, ranked 5th in the list of the richest corporations. Its cost is $ 49.8 billion, and the profit for the past year was 4%.Like many other large companies, IBM faced difficulties last year. In 2016, she plans to be more active in the cloud services market and become its leader.
Interesting fact: in due time due to strong competition with IBM received a powerful stimulus to development such world brands as Intel, Microsoft, Apple, Compaq.
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Coca-Cola cost 56 billion dollars
The fourth place in the ranking of the richest companies in the world belongs to the brand Coca-Cola .Since 2005, the company has consolidated the status of the most expensive brand. Meanwhile, since 2000, its sales have ceased to increase, and in 2014 they have also fallen sharply. As in the case of McDonald's, market analysts believe that the drop in profits is due to changes in nutrition and the transition of consumers to a healthy lifestyle.
The cost of the famous brand is estimated at 56 billion dollars.
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Google cost 65 billion dollars
The largest search engine Google - on the third place in the list of the richest companies in the world. The giant in the field of high technologies, it is not only a popular search engine, but also a whole range of well-known services and applications. In addition, the company is actively engaged in the search for new, progressive ways of development.
The cost of the most popular search engine in the world is estimated at more than $ 65 billion. During the year, the company increased its profit by 16% and continues to hold the leading position in the search engine market.2015 was not the best time for the company. Its management was accused of violating the antimonopoly legislation. If the fault of the world's largest search engine in abusing its dominant position in the market will be proved, it faces a huge fine.
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Microsoft cost 69.3 billion dollars
The most famous software manufacturer corporation Microsoft - in second place in the ranking of the richest companies in the world. Its cost is 69.3 billion dollars. During the year, the company managed to increase profits by 10%.In 2014, the famous brand was headed by Satya Nadella. Microsoft's success is attributed to its skilful leadership. The company continues to occupy a leading position in the market of computer operating systems.
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Apple cost 175 billion dollars
The most expensive company in the world, whose cost is estimated at a record 175 billion dollars - Apple .Since its appearance in the market, the brand value has grown by 50 thousand percent. The profit of one of the most successful companies for the last year increased by 17%, and sales of products increased by 49%.
