Global 500 2008 Top 200 Ranking
101.ING Group
ING Group is based in the Netherlands and operates as a global financial institution. Its core business activities include life insurance, banking, asset management, and pensions. In 2008, it increased its total revenue to €80.3 billion and its total assets to €1,003.4 billion.
102.UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a health and well-being company that provides a broad range of services and products to individuals, employers, and communities. It offers insurance through its subsidiaries, UnitedHealthcare and OptumHealth. It had an operating revenue of $87 billion and total assets of $76.6 billion in 2008.
103.UBS
UBS is a Swiss bank that provides a wide range of financial services for individuals, institutions, and business clients. In 2008, its operating income was CHF32.1 billion and its total assets were CHF2,019 billion.
104.Sanofi-Aventis
Sanofi-Aventis is a French-based multinational pharmaceutical company with operations in over 100 countries. It is the world’s fourth largest producer of prescription medicines and has a significant presence in the global vaccines, consumer healthcare, and animal health markets. In 2008, it had total revenues of €34.66 billion and total assets of €58.1 billion.
105.American Express
American Express is a global financial services company that provides customers with access to products such as charge and credit cards, travel services, and related services. In 2008, its total revenue was $27.1 billion and total assets was $176 billion.
106.Chevron
Chevron is an American energy company engaged in all phases of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries. It is one of the top five integrated oil companies in the world and has operations in more than 180 countries. In 2008, its total revenue was $226 billion and total assets was $248 billion.
107.Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a leading financial services company providing private banking, asset management, and investment banking services to institutions, corporations, and governments worldwide. In 2008, its operating income was CHF10.3 billion and total assets were CHF825.6 billion.
108.Toyota Motor
Toyota Motor is a Japanese-based automobile manufacturer. It is the largest automaker in the world and specializes in motorcycles, cars, trucks, and SUVs. In 2008, its total revenue was ¥20.07 trillion and total assets was ¥34.7 trillion.
109.BB&T Corporation
BB&T Corporation is a financial holding company that serves commercial and retail customers in fifteen different US states. Its core businesses are commercial banking, retail banking, insurance, and investments. In 2008, its operating income was $3.3 billion and total assets were $121.2 billion.
110.Marathon Oil
Marathon Oil is an American oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in more than 20 countries. It is one of the largest independent oil producers in the US and focuses on the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. In 2008, its total revenue was $47.1 billion and total assets was $33.9 billion.
111.JP Morgan Chase
JP Morgan Chase is a global financial services company with a strong presence in investment banking, financial services, asset management, and private banking. In 2008, its operating income was $28 billion and assets were $1,771 billion.
112.Allianz
Allianz is a German-based global financial services company. It provides insurance, asset management, and banking services to more than 70 million customers in over 70 countries. In 2008, its operating income was €16.4 billion and total assets were €1,053 billion.
113.Total
Total is a French-based integrated oil and gas company operating across the upstream and downstream sectors. In 2008, its total revenue was €129.9 billion and total assets were €204.8 billion.
114.Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company with operations in the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. It provides retail, corporate, and investment banking services. In 2008, its operating income was $21.3 billion and total assets were $681.2 billion.
115.American International Group (AIG)
American International Group (AIG) is a global insurance and financial services company. It provides a broad range of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products. In 2008, its operating income was $38.2 billion and total assets were $613 billion.
116.Comcast
Comcast is the largest cable television provider in the US and one of the leading providers of broadband services. In 2008, its revenue was $32.72 billion and total assets were $54.68 billion.
117.HSBC Holdings
HSBC Holdings is a London-based financial services group. It is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations with a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific region, Africa, and the Middle East. In 2008, its operating income was $28.6 billion and total assets were $2,398 billion.
118.Home Depot
Home Depot is an American home improvement retailer with operations in the US, Mexico, and Canada. It offers a wide range of products for home improvement, construction, and horticulture needs. In 2008, its sales were $71.2 billion and total assets was $37.5 billion.
119.Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a German-based global investment bank and financial services company. It provides services to corporate and institutional clients, private and investment banking clients, and ultra-wealthy individuals. In 2008, its operating income was €8.1 billion and total assets were €1,472 billion.
120.Honeywell International
Honeywell International is a multinational conglomerate that operates in the areas of aerospace, building technologies, specialty materials, and performance materials and technologies. In 2008, its total sales were $35.2 billion and total assets were $30.8 billion.
