Walt Disney Co.
Description
The monarch of this magic kingdom is no man but a mouse -- Mickey Mouse. The Walt Disney Company is the world's #2 media conglomerate (behind Time Warner) with assets encompassing movies, music, publishing, television, and theme parks. Its TV holdings include the ABC television network and 10 broadcast stations, as well as a portfolio of cable networks including ABC Family, A&E Television Networks (37%-owned), and ESPN (80%). Its Walt Disney Studios produces films through such imprints as Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone, Pixar, and Miramax. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is one of the top theme park operators in the world, anchored by its popular Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts.
Nestle SA
Description
With instant coffee, baby formula, and bottled water in the mix, NestlÚ crunches more than just chocolate. The world's #1 food company in terms of sales, NestlÚ is the world leader in coffee (NescafÚ). It is also one of the world's largest bottled water (Perrier) makers and is a top player in the pet food business (Ralston Purina). Its most well-known global brands include Buitoni, Friskies, Maggi, NescafÚ, Nestea, and NestlÚ. The company also owns Gerber Products and Jenny Craig. In addition to its own products, NestlÚ owns about 75% of Alcon Inc. (ophthalmic drugs, contact-lens solutions, and equipment for ocular surgery) and some 28% of cosmetics giant L'OrÚal
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