Exxon Mobil crowned as the world’s Biggest companies 2012, Forbes version
Global economy is still in unfavorable condition, Yet the world’s largest companies still thrive, with double-digit growth in sales and earnings last year.
In total, two thousand of the largest listed companies incorporated in the Global 2000, recorded a revenue increase by 12 percent to $ 36 trillion, while profits rose 11 percent to $ 2, 64 trillion.
Then the total assets rose eight percent to USD149 trillion. Even so, the market value fell 0.5 percent to USD37 trillion. These companies also employ 83 million people around the world.
From the two thousand companies, the United States (U.S.) and Japan seemed to dominate. A total of 524 companies from the United States (U.S.) and 258 companies from Japan.
Then, who is the biggest company in the world? according to Forbes, in 2012 Exxon Mobil is set on the top list, overtaking JP Morgan Chase who dominate the list this year.
1. Exxon Mobil, U.S.
This oil company recorded revenues of USD433, 5 billion with a net profit of USD41, 1 billion. Assets recorded USD331, 1 billion and its market value USD407, 4 billion.
2. JPMorgan Chase, U.S.
Investment and financial services company has recorded revenue of USD110, 8 billion, with net profit of USD19 billion. Recorded assets of $ 2, 26 billion and its market value USD170, 1 billion.
3. General Electric, USA
The company posted revenue of $147 , 3 billion with net income of USD14, 2 billion. Assets recorded USD717, 2 billion and its market value USD213, 7 billion.
4. Royal Dutch Shell, Netherlands UK
Oil companies are pocketing revenues of USD470, 2 billion with net income of $ 30, 3 billion. Assets recorded USD340, 5 billion and its market value USD227, 6 billion.
5. ICBC, China
The bank has a revenue of USD82, 6 billion with net income of US25, 1 billion. Recorded assets of $ 2, 04 billion and its market value USD237, 4 billion.
6. HSBC Holdings, UK
Banks and financial services company has recorded revenue of USD102 billion with net income of USD16, 2 billion. Recorded assets of $ 2, 55 billion and its market value USD164, 3 billion.
7. PetroChina, China
This oil company had revenues of USD310, 1 billion with a net profit of USD20, 6 billion.Assets recorded USD304, 7 billion and its market value USD294, 7 billion.
8. Berkshire Hathaway, AS
Investment company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett pocketing revenue USD143, 7 billion with net income of USD10, 3 billion. Assets recorded USD392, 6 billion and its market value USD202, 2 billion.
9. Wells Fargo, U.S.
This investment company recorded revenues of USD87, 6 billion with net income of USD15, 9 billion. Recorded assets of USD1, 31 billion and its market value USD178, 7 billion.
10. Petrobras-Petroleo Brasil, Brazil
This oil company recorded revenues of USD145, 9 billion, with net profit of USD20, 1 billion. Assets recorded USD319, 4 billion and its market value USD180 billion.
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