71 Lombard Street London EC3P 3BS United Kingdom Lloyds Bank PLC is one of the Big Four British clearing banks and Britain's fourth-largest bank. Through the bank and its subsidiary and associated companies, Lloyds offers a wide variety of international banking and financial services. It has almost 2,700 branches throughout the United Kingdom, and its international business is conducted through a…
3-7, Honjo 1-chome Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130 Japan Lion Corporation is Japan's biggest seller of toothpastes, and a major producer of other toiletries and soaps. Operated by the same family, the Kobayashis, throughout its entire history, the company has earned a prominent place in its domestic market, while maintaining successful overseas ventures. Kobayashi Tomijiro Shoten was founded in 1891 by Tomi…
3300 Lincoln Plaza 500 N. Akard P.O. Box 1920 Dallas, Texas 75201 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our commitment to excellence defines who we are. It's our edge, the intangible advantage our company has over our competitors. It's demonstrated in our client relationships, in the products and services we offer, and in the way we conduct business. It's not a one-time attitude. It's our day-to-day stand…
390 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022-4698 U.S.A. Lever Brothers Company is one of the largest manufacturers of soaps and detergents in the United States. It is well known for such famous brands as Sunlight dish detergents; Wisk, Surf, and "all" laundry detergents; and Caress, Dove, Lifebuoy, and Lever 2000 soaps. Lever Brothers is a subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch Unilever group, which includes…
315 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company concentrates on return on investment and cash flow to build long-term stockholder value rather than emphasizing volume or market share. Additionally, the Company continuously evaluates the retention and disposition of its existing operations and investigates possible acquisitions of new businesses in order to …
360 North Crescent Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210-9990 U.S.A. The U.S. conglomerate Litton Industries, Inc. has endured one of the American business world's most famous expansion odysseys. From its foundation in 1953 through the late 1960s, Litton's annual sales grew from $3 million to $1.8 billion as the company expanded from a relatively small electronics company to a far-flung aggregati…
543 Main Street New Rochelle, New York 10801 U.S.A The Lillian Vernon Corporation is a mail-order catalog company specializing in household, gardening, and decorative merchandise as well as gifts and children's products. Offering simple and practical merchandise, Lillian Vernon's catalogs have become a fixture in American pop culture, having gained mention on such television programs as Northern …
22801 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44117 U.S.A. Lincoln Electric Co., a leading producer of industrial electric motors and high-tech cutting equipment, is the world's largest manufacturer of arc-welding products. Although the majority of the company's equity remained in the hands of Lincoln family members in the early 1990s, the firm commemorated its 1995 centenary with a $100-million public …
P.O. Box 81309 Lincoln, Nebraska 68501 U.S.A. Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company is one of the largest telephone companies operating in a contiguous geographical location. The company's activities are concentrated throughout the entire state of Nebraska and reflect growing trends within the telecommunications industry, including the consolidation of resources and the development of the cellula…
6801 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20817 U.S.A. Formed in 1995 via the union of the nation's second- and third-ranking defense contractors, Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation is the world's largest defense contractor. Lockheed Martin further broadened its lead over second ranking McDonnell Douglas with the January 1996 acquisition of Loral Corpo…
1155 Battery Street San Francisco, California 94111 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Mission of Levi Strauss & Co. is to sustain responsible commercial success as a global marketing company of branded apparel. We must balance goals of superior profitability and return on investment, leadership market positions, and superior products and service. We will conduct our business ethically and demonstr…
500 Forbes Boulevard South San Francisco, California 94080 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Company's strategies in selecting and developing products are to focus primarily on lower priced, extendable product lines, to capitalize on current trends in the toy industry and popular culture, and to expand and diversify its product categories. Lewis Galoob Toys Inc. is among the ten largest toy compan…
1630 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, California 95035-7487 U.S.A. Linear Technology, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets an array of high-performance linear integrated circuits (linear circuits use analog waves, as opposed to binary digits, to measure physical properties such as sound, pressure, weight, and light). The company's products include audio amplifiers, voltage regulators, power manag…
50625 Richard W. Boulevard Chesterfield, Michigan 48051 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Lionel has so much to offer everyone. But what may even be more important than the products offered, is the American family tradition that Lionel represents. Lionel model railroading is not just a hobby, it's an American institution which dates back nearly 100 years. From the time Joshua Lionel Cowen placed the f…
8717 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 U.S.A. Life Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products chiefly used in life science research and biomedical manufacturing, using genetically engineered cells. In 1995 its more than 3,000 products were being sold to more than 20,000 customers, including hospitals, research and clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical and biot…
One Lexmark Centre Drive 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550-1876 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) makes it easier for businesses and consumers to move information between the digital and paper worlds. In doing so, we are guided by a simple vision: Customers For Life. To earn our customers' loyalty, we listen to them, anticipate their needs and act…
One Theall Road Rye, New York 10580-1450 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We are totally committed to satisfying our customers. We create value for our shareholders and customers by providing outstanding products and services. We are dedicated to exclusive and value-priced products, helping our customers to live better for less. The Lillian Vernon Corporation is a mail-order catalog company specializ…
595 Burrard Street, Suite 3123 P.O. Box 49139 Vancouver, British Columbia V7X 1J1 Canada Company Perspectives: Lions Gate is an ideal platform for launching rapid and exciting growth in the independent filmed entertainment world. We are a nimble and entrepreneurial young company that will opportunistically target and consolidate fresh assets, grow our core businesses and become the first new inde…
4 High Ridge Park Stamford, Connecticut 06905 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Lincoln Snacks Company has positioned itself in the fastest-growing segments of the pre-popped popcorn category. The company's strategy for future growth involves continuing to strengthen its existing brand franchise through the addition of new products and through further penetration of existing markets. Lincoln Snacks Co…
6 Brighton Road Clifton, New Jersey 07015 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our business strategy is to offer a broad selection of high quality, brand name home furnishings merchandise at exceptional everyday value s, provide superior guest service, and maintain low operating costs. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our guests in every stor e, every day. Linens 'n Things, Inc. is one of the…
2211 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 U.S.A. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises Little Caesars Pizza, a predominately carryout chain of pizza and related food products. Best known for its goofy commercials touting two pizzas for the price of one with the tag line "Pizza! Pizza!," Little Caesar's credo is simple: better pizza, and more of it for every dollar spen…
2500 Halsey Street Bronx, New York 10461 U.S.A. Loehmann's Inc. is a retailer of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, and menswear, and is best known for designer and brand name women's fashion apparel sold at discount prices. In early 1998 the company was operating 86 stores, all of them in the United States. Family-Run Discounter: 1921-64 The Loehmann's retail chain was founded in 1930 by …
200 East Berry Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-2706 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: LNC has a reputation for financial strength, a tradition of excellent service, an expertise for risk management and the strategic focus to succeed in the century ahead. With origins in life insurance, Lincoln National Corporation has evolved into a financial services company whose principal offerings include life in…
980 N. Michigan Avenue, Fourth Floor Chicago, Illinois 60611 U.S.A. A fast-growing foodservice operator based in Chicago, Levy Restaurants L.P. operates nearly two dozen restaurants in the United States and provides specialty concessions to an equal number of sports complexes, amusement parks, and convention centers. Levy Restaurants began as a traditional restaurant operator, developing popular …
One Merrick Avenue Westbury, New York 11590 U.S.A. Lifetime Hoan Corporation designs, markets, and distributes household cutlery, kitchenware, cutting boards, and bakeware under both owned and licensed brands. Among the trademarks the company owns are Hoffritz, Tristar, Old Homestead, Hoan, Roshco, Baker's Advantage, and Smart Choice; licensed brands include Farberware, Revere, and various brands…
667 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10021-8087 U.S.A. Loews Corporation is a holding company with diversified interests in insurance, tobacco, offshore drilling, hotels, and watches. Run from the post-World War II era to the late 1990s by brothers Preston Robert (Bob) and Laurence (Larry) Tisch, the company was amassed through 'value investing.' The Tisches earned a reputation for purchasing tr…
520 Broadway Santa Monica, California 90401 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Livewire is the world's leading independent provider of technical and creative services to the entertainment industry. We provide audio and video post-production, transmission, library services, Internet Hosting, and audio-video distribution services via satellite and fiber for the major television producers, motion picture …
22 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4T 2S8 Canada Company Perspectives: We are a food store first, offering a broad assortment of grocery products, superior perishables, and an ever-evolving and increasing assortment of everyday household nonfood products. Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's largest retail and wholesale food retailer, with about 1,000 operations across the country. Founde…
10275 Science Center Drive San Diego, California 92121-1117 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Ligand's proprietary drug discovery and development programs are based on its leadership position in gene transcription technology, primarily related to Intracellular Receptors (IR) and Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STATs). Operating out of San Diego, California, Ligand Pharmaceuticals I…
71 Lombard Street London, EC3P 3BS United Kingdom Company Perspectives: We aim to set an example in the conduct of our business. We demand honesty and integrity in everything we do, and will not do business if our standards are endangered. We greatly value our good reputation. Lloyds TSB Group plc is one of the Big Four British clearing banks in the United Kingdom. Through the bank and its subsid…
12300 Liberty Boulevard Englewood, Colorado 80112 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Liberty Media produces, acquires, and distributes entertainment and informational programming services, as well as electronic retailing services, through subsidiaries and affiliates. Such programming is delivered to viewers in the United States and overseas via cable television and other distribution technologies. Libe…
309 West 49th Street New York, New York 10019 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Lifetime Entertainment Services, led by President and CEO Carole Black since March 1999, is dedicated to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime Entertainment Services is a joint venture owned by The Walt Disne…
3-7, Honjo 1-chome Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-8644 Japan Company Perspectives: Lion's operations are based on the motto, "Fulfilling a spirit of love," reflecting the Company's aim to enhance the happiness and lifestyles of each and every customer. Lion Corporation is Japan's biggest seller of toothpastes and a major producer of other toiletries and consumer items for household use. Three-quarters of i…
111 Lawrence Street Framington, Massachusetts 01701-8156 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Lifeline Systems connects individuals to the support of neighbors, friends, and emergency services in the community. Lifeline Systems, Inc. is the dominant market leader in personal emergency response monitoring systems (PRS) and related services geared towards the elderly or disabled individuals. The Framington…
Level 30, 363 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Company Perspectives: OUR CORE PURPOSE: To make the world a more sociable place. OUR VISION: To boldly create the 21st Century's best drinks Company by providing the brands, venues, services and experiences that make life more sociable. OUR VALUES: Acting with Integrity; Passion for our Business; Facing Reality; Helping Each Other; Being Socia…
69 Spring Street Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The buying power of Liberty Travel is second to none. Our unmatched volume means exceptional vacation values and savings that could only be offered by an organization of our size and prestige. Liberty Travel, Inc. is the largest privately owned retail leisure travel agency in the United States. Liberty's travel agents sell pri…
65 Valley Stream Parkway, Suite 100 Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Enhancing people's lives through extraordinary work environments. Liberty Property Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb. Liberty owns and manages more than 50 million square feet of office and industrial properties in ten states and the Uni…
11/F LiFung Tower 888 Cheung Sha Wan Road Kowloon, Hong Kong People's Republic of China Company Perspectives: Global Supply Chain Management is our business. Working in partnership with our customers, we cater for their needs of competitive pricing, quality, on-time delivery, as well as ethical sourcing. We manage the logistics of producing and exporting goods across many producers and countries.…
175 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116-5066 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We are proactive in safeguarding what you cherish most in this world--your family, your home, your business, and most of all, your future. Liberty Mutual Holding Company is the holding company formed in 2002 by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated companies as a way to better compete against stock-based i…
6431 West Oakton Street Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: We believe--even when no one else does. Lifeway Foods exists to create Possibility & Opportunity where there was none--for people, products, and partners. We believe. Lifeway Foods, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of kefir, a specialty dairy product, in the United States. Kefir is a milk-based drink of Turkish orig…
6442 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Our cornerstones are exercise, nutrition and education so you can achieve a balanced and fulfilled life. Life Time Fitness, Inc., operates more than 35 large-format sports, athletic, fitness, and family recreation centers. The publicly traded company is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a state that is home to 14 Li…
1025 Eldorado Boulevard Broomfield, Colorado 80021 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Level 3 is widely recognized for its culture of technology innovation and leadership. The company has played a key role in helping to lead the global communications industry through a true revolution--the shift away from the legacy circuit-based technologies in place for the past century to new Internet Protocol (IP) …
St. Andrew's Drive Glasgow Airport Paisley PA3 2TG United Kingdom Company Perspectives: Loganair's growth has stemmed from the rightful return of the Scottish internal routes to Loganair's ownership, and from a steady and watchful eye on new opportunities. Loganair continues to hold a British Airways franchise, conforming to the high standards of service quality set by British Airways and expecte…
70 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, New York 10023 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Since Lincoln Center opened its doors in 1962, it has been a major contributor to New York City's cultural and intellectual life. Built as the centerpiece of one of the most significant community renewal efforts undertaken in new York City in the past 50 years, Lincoln Center and its uncompromising dedication to artisti…
2801 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-0068 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: The Lilly family's foremost priority was to help the people of their city and state build a better life. Although the Endowment also supports efforts of national significance and an occasional international project, we remain primarily committed to our hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. Operatin…
One Merrick Avenue Westbury, New York 11590-6601 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Lifetime Brands, Inc. continues to grow by utilizing advanced design capabilities to emphasize innovation and quality within its portfolio of premium brands. Lifetime Hoan's in-house design and product development team, composed of 27 professionals, uses advanced training in state-of-the-art design programs to incorpora…
3570 Keith Street N.W. Cleveland, Tennessee 37312-4309 U.S.A. Company Perspectives: Life Care Centers of America is committed to being the premier provid er of long-term care in America. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in any community in which we operate. Our programs, service s and facilities must be designed and operated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our …
745 Boylstone Street, Suite 400 Boston Massachusetts 02116 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Life is good, based in Boston, MA, spreads a fresh outlook on life with its colorful collection of apparel, its quality accessories, and its optimistic cultural hero with the huge smile, Jake. Life is good, Inc. (LIG) designs and markets T-shirts, other apparel, and accessories. After coming up with Jake, the g…
9348 Civic Center Drive Beverly Hills California 90210 U.S.A. Company Perspectives Our strategy is based on providing the artist and fan with memorable and meaningful live experiences that they will remember for the rest of their lives. The company's focus is on creating those special moments where the live entertainment experience will take fans around the world beyond ordinary and into the extr…
1309 Mount Eustis Road Littleton New Hampshire 03561-3734 U.S.A. Company Perspectives We've been making collecting fun and easy for collectors since 1945. Our goal is to provide collectors with the largest selection of coins and paper money in the widest range of grades, along with useful collector supplies and accessories--all of it backed with friendly, knowledgeable and dependable service. Bas…