LITERATURE

Biosite Diagnostics (BSTE) develops, manufactures and sells point-of-care diagnostic systems that test for drug abuse, heart attack, congestive heart failure and bacterial infections. The company was acquired by Inverness Medical Innovations (now Alere) in 2007.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) is a third-party logistics provider that offers commercial shippers trucking, freight, rail, air and ocean transportation services and logistics.

Catalina Marketing Corp. (POS) delivers personalized retail and brand promotions and coupons to consumers at the point of sale, online and via mobile devices. The company was taken private in 2007.

Caterpillar (CAT) is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.

CDK Global (CDK) is the largest and most profitable worldwide provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing and advertising services to car dealerships and manufacturers.

Celanese (CE) is a leading producer of chemicals used to make plastic films, fibers and other engineered materials. These products are used to make product in almost all major industries including paints and coatings, textiles, automotive parts, and pulp and paper manufacturing.

Cenovus Energy (CVE) develops, produces and refines crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas from its premium quality oil sands and conventional properties in Northern Alberta.

CME Group (CME) operates derivatives exchanges, principally the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade, that trade futures contracts and options on futures for interest rates, stock indexes, foreign exchange and commodities.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is a global consumer products and pet nutrition company with leading brands including Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes, Palmolive liquid hand soap, and Hill’s prescription pet food.

Concord EFS (CEFT) processes electronic credit, debit, and government benefit transfer transactions for supermarkets, convenience stores and gas stations. Concord EFS was acquired by First Data in 2004.

Core Laboratories (CLB) provides services and products to optimize production from oil and gas reservoirs, especially from oil reservoirs in deep water.

Corning (GLW) is an innovator in glass science, ceramic science and optical physics. It develops and markets products that include damage-resistant glass for mobile devices, precision glass for advanced displays, optical fiber, cable and hardware for state-of-the-art communication networks and ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters.

Costco Wholesale (COST) is the world’s largest members-only warehouse club and is the third largest retailer behind Wal-Mart and Amazon.

Dendrite International (DRTE) sells software that manages and analyzes the sales efforts of pharmaceutical company sales representatives. Cegedim S.A. acquired the company in 2007.

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) designs audio and visual technologies for movie theatres, homes, automobiles and mobile devices.

Donaldson Company (DCI) is the leading supplier of air filtration systems and replacement parts.

DST Systems (DST) provides information processing, servicing and record keeping solutions for the financial services and healthcare services industries.

Ecolab (ECL) sells products that treat water in restaurants, hotels and other institutions as well as in industrial facilities. Its energy business sells chemicals that treats water generated during the production and refining of oil and gas.

Emerson Electric (EMR) produces measurement and analytical instruments, industrial valves and equipment, process control systems and tools for customers in a range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Emerson’s products control the flow of electrical power, fluids, and gases and its information technology services help customers monitor and control their energy usage.

Encana Corporation (ECA) is a leading North American producer of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids from unconventional sources such as tight sands, gassy shales and coal bed methane.

Express Scripts (ESRX) is the largest independent pharmacy benefit manager in the U.S. It manages prescription benefits for 85 million members on behalf of health plans, employers, unions, state governments and the Department of Defense.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) is an integrated global energy company with operations in the exploration, extraction, refining, transportation and retail sales of oil and gas. Its refining business also provides raw materials for its chemicals business.

FEI Company (FEIC) sells electron microscopes, accessories and software that enable scientists and engineers to visualize and manufacture structures at the nanoscale. It was acquired by Thermo Fisher in 2016.

First Data Corporation (FDC) is a leading processor of electronic debit and credit transactions for merchants and banks.

Gen-Probe (GPRO) develops and sells clinical diagnostic tests and automated instruments that use DNA and RNA to test for infectious diseases as well as to screen blood supplies for HIV and other viruses. Gen-Probe was acquired by Hologic in 2012.

Genentech (DNA) discovered, developed and marketed Rituxan, Herceptin and Avastin, three of the most-widely used drugs to treat cancer. Roche acquired the 44% of the company that was publicly-traded in 2009.

Getty Images (GYI) licenses its photos, stock images, illustrations, and film to advertisers, graphic designers, publishers, and corporate clients. Getty was taken private in 2007.

Global Payments (GPN) processes electronic credit and debit card transactions for merchant customers including financial institutions, restaurants, retailers, healthcare providers, professional services, universities, and utilities.

Harte-Hanks (HHS) provides multi-channel marketing services including data analytics, creative services, social media and strategy consulting to customers in the technology, travel and leisure, entertainment, pharmaceutical, automotive, finance, and retail industries.

Hexcel (HXL) develops and manufactures advanced composite materials for commercial aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment manufacturers.

IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic instruments, consumables and services to companion animal veterinarians. The company also offers information technology systems to improve vet practices.

IMS Health (RX) collects drug prescription information from pharmacies, electronic medical records and insurance companies. It removes all personal information from the prescription data and sells the aggregated data. Pharmaceutical companies and others use this data to track sales of their products.

Intel (INTC) is the largest computer semiconductor designer and manufacturer in the world.

Intuit (INTU) sells tax preparation and financial management software and web-based services to individuals, accountants and small businesses.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is the world’s largest healthcare company. The Pharmaceuticals division sells novel, market-leading drugs. The Medical Device division sells contact lenses as well as a broad array of products used in surgeries, joint replacements and the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The Consumer business sells JOHNSON Baby, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine and Tylenol, among other products.

Kronos (KRO) is a leading provider of workplace time and attendance, scheduling, hiring, labor analytics and other human capital management software to businesses and organizations. The company was taken private in 2007.

McGraw Hill Financial (SPGI), now known as S&P Global, is a leading provider of ratings, benchmarks, data and analytics to capital markets worldwide.

Merck (MRK) develops and markets prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Marketed products include Keytruda (cancer immunotherapy drug), Januvia (diabetes medication), Gardasil (HPV vaccine) and Zostavax (shingles vaccine).

Mettler-Toledo (MTD) provides precision instruments (such as balances and pipettes) for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The company also provides analytical instruments and real-time analytics to monitor chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Microsoft (MSFT) develops and provides software, hardware and services for computers, video game platforms, servers, mobile phones and connected devices. Many enterprises use its Azure cloud services.

MSCI, Inc. (MSCI) is a leading provider of equity index data used to construct index funds and ETFs. The company offers financial market benchmarking, data and analytics to institutional investors worldwide.

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is the leading global manufacturer of equipment used on oil and gas rigs to drill wells.

Nestlé SA (NSRGY) is a global food company with a focus on nutrition, health and wellness. Major brands include Nescafé, Nespresso, CoffeeMate, Gerber, Maggi, Haagen Dazs, Kit Kat, Purina, Friskies, Poland Spring, San Pelligrino and Perrier.

NeuStar (NSR) administers the communication industry’s call and text message routing clearinghouse and phone number portability system in the US and Canada. It also manages directories for global internet domains and provides internet traffic analysis and cybersecurity services. The company was taken private in 2017.

Patterson Companies (PDCO) distributes consumable supplies, medicines and equipment to dentists, companion animal veterinarians and livestock producers in North America and the United Kingdom.

PepsiCo (PEP) is a global snack and beverage company with 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion in annual sales, including Pepsi Cola, Lays, Gatorade, Quaker Oats and Tropicana.

Precision Castparts (PCP) provides investment castings, forgings and fastener systems for critical aerospace and industrial gas turbine applications. It was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2016.

Red Hat (RHT) is the leading provider of open source software for enterprises.

Reed Elsevier (REN-NL / REL-GB) publishes and distributes scientific, medical, legal, business, educational and technical journals, books and information to professional customers worldwide.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA) is the world’s largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, such as tractors and cranes.

Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) develops innovative drugs and companion diagnostic tests to provide targeted medicines.

Rockwell Automation (ROK) is the world’s largest provider of hardware, software and control systems that automate, inform and improve industrial manufacturing.

SGS SA (SGSOY) is the leading testing, inspection and verification company.

Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL) distributes chemicals, biotech products and consumable supplies to researchers in academia and industry as well as to diagnostics and testing labs. It was acquired by Merck KGaA in 2015.

Solectron (SLR) was a contract manufacturer of assembled printed circuit boards and subassemblies for computer and communications equipment producers. It was acquired by Flextronics (now Flex) in 2007.

Sonova Holdings AG (SONVY) is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hearing aids.

State Street Corporation (STT) operates one of the largest custodian banks in the world and performs related services including fund accounting and administration for institutional investors. The company also provides active and passive investment management products.

Stilwell Financial (SV) was the parent company of the Janus family of mutual funds. In 2003 the company became Janus Capital Management and merged with the London-based Henderson Group in 2017 to form the Janus Henderson Group (JHG).

Stryker (SYK) is a leading medical technology company that develops orthopedic implants and operating room equipment for minimally-invasive surgery.

Sykes Enterprises (SYKE) provides outsourced customer contact management services including customer, healthcare and roadside assistance, technical support and corporate help desk services.

Teradata (TDC) provides data warehousing solutions and analytics to large enterprise customers.

Western Union (WU) provides multi-currency, real-time, in person and online money transfer and bill payment services to consumers.

Unigraphics Solutions (UGS) was a leading global provider of collaborative product design and development software and services to the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and consumer products industries. The company was acquired by Siemens in 2007.

United Parcel Service (UPS) is the world’s largest package and express delivery company. It provides specialized transportation and logistics services to businesses and individuals.

Varian Medical Systems (VAR) designs and manufactures radiation systems and software to treat cancer.

Verisk Analytics (VRSK) is a leading provider of data analytics for the property and casualty insurance, natural resources and financial services industries.

Visa (V) operates the world’s largest electronic payment system. Its network connects 15,000 financial institutions and more than 36 million merchant locations with over 3.1 billion cardholders.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) operates drug store chains across the U.S. and Europe, including Walgreens, Duane Reade, Boots and Alliance Healthcare.

Wabtec (WAB) is one of the world’s largest providers of equipment and services to the global rail industry. Wabtec also supplies railway electronics, positive train control and signal design and engineering services to freight railroads.