Dividend Aristocrats Profiles

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. is a leading global manufacturer with respect to design and production of technologically advanced, high-quality, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The Exton, PA-based company designs and produces these medical products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. Its primary objective is to deliver quality products that cater to the exact product specifications and quality standards that customers expect and need. West Pharmaceutical operates through two segments: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products.

Amcor, Plc is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care, and other products. Through its flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons and closures, it helps leading companies in protecting their products and differentiating their brands. Amcor offers a combination of scale, geographic reach and capabilities that is unique in the packaging industry. Its global footprint is well balanced across developed markets (primarily N. America and W. Europe) as well as emerging markets (including China, India and the rest of Asia, as well as E. Europe and Latin America). Amcor is becoming more focused on making packaging that light-weight, recyclable and reusable. Amcor reports in 2 reportable segments. Flexibles is one of the world's largest suppliers of plastic, aluminum and fiber based flexible packaging. Rigid Packaging comprises operations that manufacture rigid packaging containers and related products.

Roper Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered products and solutions as well as softwares. It caters to selected segments of a broad range of markets, which include legal, healthcare, government, food, transportation, oil & gas, medical, and other niche industries. In March 2019, the company restructured its business segments and currently operates under these four segments ' Application Software, Network Software & Systems, Measurement & Analytical Solutions, and Process Technologies. The new segments will support the company's diversified, niche market strategy by emphasizing business models.

Abbott Labs discovers, develops, manufactures & sells a diversified line of health care products. Established Pharmaceuticals Division includes branded generics business in the emerging markets. Medical Devices unit includes the diabetes care, vision care & vascular businesses. Diagnostics unit manufactures and markets diagnostic systems and tests in four business lines core laboratory, molecular, point of care and rapid diagnostics. Nutrition unit includes a broad line of pediatric and adult nutritional products. Abbott acquired CFR Pharmaceuticals, Tendyne Holdings, Inc., St. Jude Medical and Alere Inc. On the other hand, Abbott sold its developed markets branded generics pharmaceuticals business to Mylan. Abbott retained the branded generics pharmaceuticals business in emerging markets. Abbott sold its animal health business to Zoetis Inc and divested its vision care business, Medical Optics, to Johnson & Johnson.

AbbVie has become one of the top-most pharma companies after it acquired Allergan. The deal has transformed AbbVie's portfolio by lowering its dependence on Humira, its flagship product. AbbVie has one of the most popular cancer drugs in its portfolio, Imbruvica and its newest immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq position it well for long-term growth. AbbVie came into existence after Abbott Laboratories divested its pharmaceutical division. AbbVie enjoys leadership positions in key therapeutic areas including immunology, hematologic oncology, neuroscience, aesthetics, eye care and womens' health. Humira is approved for several autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, active psoriatic arthritis, active ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease and others. Imbruvica became part of the company's portfolio following the Pharmacyclics acquisition. Other key drugs include Venclexta, Botox Cosmetic, Botox Therapeutics, Vraylar, Skyrizi and Rinvoq.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is one of the leading providers of cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) technology solutions - including payroll, talent management, Human Resources and benefits administration, and time and attendance management - to employers around the world. The company delivers it's global HCM strategy and make investments in highly strategic areas and technology in order to strengthen its underlying business model and prospects for continued growth. ADP has two reportable business segments: Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization Services. The Employer Services segment offers a comprehensive suite of HRO and technology-based HCM solutions. The Professional Employer Organization Services segment provides small and medium-sized businesses with employment administration outsourcing solutions.

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, they assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. They service and pay their claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally.

New Linde plc. is an industrial gases and engineering company. It serves chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining market. New Linde plc., formerly known as LINDE PLC, is based in WOKING, UK.

McCormick & Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors to the entire food industry across the entire globe. McCormick conducts its business through two segments namely Consumer unit and Flavor Solutions unit. The Consumer Business segment provides spices, herbs, extracts, seasoning blends, sauces, marinades, and specialty foods to the consumer food market. This segment primarily caters to retail outlets like grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs and discount and drug stores among others. The division markets its products under brand names like McCormick, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Simply Asia and Club House in the U.S.; and Ducros, Vahine, Schwartz and Kamis in Europe; and the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The Flavor Solutions segment sells seasoning blends, natural spices and herbs, wet flavors, coating systems, and compound flavors to food manufacturers and food service customers.

Medtronic, Inc. acquired Ireland-based Covidien plc. The acquisition resulted in the formation of a new holding company incorporated in Ireland - Medtronic plc. The company currently generates revenues from four major segments - namely Cardiovascular Portfolio, Medical Surgical Portfolio, Neuroscience Portfolio and Diabetes. The Cardiovascular Portfolio, formerly reported as the Cardiac and Vascular Group, includes the Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure, Structural Heart & Aortic and Coronary & Peripheral Vascular divisions. The Medical Surgical Portfolio, formerly reported as the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, includes the Surgical Innovations and the Respiratory, Gastrointestinal & Renal divisions. Neuroscience consists of Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Specialty The Neuroscience Portfolio, formerly reported as the Restorative Therapies Group, includes the Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Specialty Therapies, and Neuromodulation divisions.

Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services primarily in the United States and other parts of the world. The company reports through four segments: The Retail segment provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public entities and to professional and individual customers. The National Programs segment provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals through nationwide networks of independent agents. The Wholesale Brokerage segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers. The Services segment markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers.

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is a global investment management organization based in Baltimore, MD. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, sub-advisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The organization also offers a variety of sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research.

Cincinnati Financial Corporation, markets property and casualty insurance and also has an investment portfolio. The company owns three subsidiaries: The Cincinnati Insurance Company, CSU Producer Resources Inc. and CFC Investment Company. The Cincinnati Insurance Company owns 4 additional insurance subsidiaries. The standard market property casualty insurance group includes 2 of those subsidiaries - The Cincinnati Casualty Company and The Cincinnati Indemnity Company. This group writes a broad range of business, homeowner and auto policies. The Cincinnati Insurance Company also conducts the business of reinsurance assumed operations, known as Cincinnati Re. Other subsidiaries of The Cincinnati Insurance Company include: The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company and The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company. The company reports through 5 operating segments: Commercial Lines Insurance, Personal Lines Insurance, Life Insurance, Home owners and other personal lines and Excess and Surplus Insurance.

The Coca-Cola Company's strong brand equity, marketing, research and innovation help it to garner a major market share in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. The company is making investments in healthier alternatives like coffee, sparkling water and sports drinks. The roll out of Coca-Cola Energy, Coca-Cola Plus Coffee, Powerade Ultra and Powerade Power Water are some additions on these lines. The company's portfolio includes beverage products, spanning from sodas to energy drinks. In addition to its sparkling soft drinks, the company sells a large range of still beverages including water, enhanced water, juices and juice drinks, sports drinks, ready-to-drink teas, coffees and dairy and energy drinks. Most of the company's beverages are manufactured, sold and distributed by independent bottling partners. Coca-Cola currently reports operating results under the following segments - Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; North America; Asia Pacific; Global Ventures; Bottling Investments and Corporate.

McDonald's is a leading fast-food chain that currently operates more restaurants globally. The company mainly operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the McDonald's brand. Majority of the company's restaurant worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men as well as women. The company's revenues include sales by company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants, which are managed by franchisees. The business is managed as a distinct geographic segment. The company had begun operating its results under a new organizational structure. U.S.- This is the company's largest segment. The segment remains unchanged despite the new organizational structure. International Operated segment - The segment comprises wholly-owned markets, or countries where the company operates. International Developmental Licensed Markets - The segment comprises primarily developmental license and affiliate markets in the McDonald's system. Corporate activities are also part of this segment.

Aflac Incorporated is a general business holding company and oversees the operations of its subsidiaries by providing management services and making capital available. Its principal business is voluntary supplemental and life insurance, which is marketed and administered through American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) in the United States (Aflac U.S.) and through Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd. in Japan (Aflac Japan). Most of Aflac's policies are individually underwritten and marketed through independent agents. Additionally, Aflac U.S. markets and administers group products through Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC), branded as Aflac Group Insurance. Aflac Japan offers supplemental insurance products including cancer plans, general medical indemnity plans, medical/sickness riders, care plans, living benefit life plans, ordinary life insurance plans and annuities. Aflac U.S. markets and administers group products through Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC).

IBM is an information technology (IT) company. IBM has been divided into two parts: IBM and Kyndryl. IBM is addressing the hybrid cloud and AI opportunity with a platform-centric approach focused on providing two primary sources of client value: technology and business expertise. IBM provides integrated solutions and products that leverage data, information technology, deep expertise in industries and business processes, trust and security, and a broad ecosystem of partners and alliances. Its hybrid cloud platform and AI technology and services capabilities support clients' digital transformations and help the company engage with its customers and employees in new ways. The company operates in five segments: software, consulting, infrastructure, financing, and others. IBM purchased all of Red Hat, Inc.'s outstanding stock. Red Hat is reported within the Software segment, in Hybrid Platform & Solutions.

S&P Global Inc. is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. The company operates through four reportable segments: S&P Global Ratings (`Ratings`), S&P Global Market Intelligence (`Market Intelligence`), S&P Global Platts (`Platts`) and S&P Dow Jones Indices (`Indices`). Ratings operates as an independent provider of credit ratings, research, and analytics, offering investors and other market participants information, ratings and benchmarks. Market Intelligence is specialized in helping investment professionals, government agencies, corporations and universities. Platts operates as an independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodity and energy markets. Indices is a global index provider that maintains a wide variety of valuation and index benchmarks for investment advisors, wealth managers and institutional investors.

Albemarle Corporation is a premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end markets globally. It is a leading producer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals geared to meet customer requirements across a bevy of end markets including petroleum refining, consumer electronics, energy storage, construction and automotive.

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get READY to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance their customers' image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, floor care, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is into manufacturing and sales of paints, coatings and related products. Its well-known brands include Dutch Boy, Minwax and Krylon. The company acquired rival paints maker Valspar. Sherwin-Williams reports in three operating segments - The Americas Group, The Consumer Brands Group and The Performance Coatings Group. The Americas Group - includes the Paint Stores Group and Latin America Coatings Group. The group produces and sells a wide array of industrial coatings, architectural paint and related products. The Consumer Brands Group - includes the company's Consumer Group and Valspar's Consumer Paints segment. The Performance Coatings Group - includes the company's Global Finishes Group and Valspar's Coatings Group and Valspar's Automotive Refinishes products business. It sells a wide array of industrial coatings and finishes for industrial wood, general industrial, protective and marine, packaging and automotive, coil and extrusion customers.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management company. The majority of its operating revenues and net income is derived from offering investment management and related services to retail mutual funds, institutional and private accounts, and other investment products. The mutual funds and other products are sold to the public under different brands like Franklin, Templeton, Legg Mason, Balanced Equity Management, Benefit Street Partners, Brandywine Global Investment Management and Clarion Partners. Franklin's principal line of business provides investment advisory and management services to investors worldwide through products that include U.S. and non-U.S.-registered open-end and closed-end funds, unregistered funds, and institutional, high net-worth and separately-managed accounts. It offers an array of fixed income, equity, multi-asset, alternative, and cash management asset classes and solutions.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is principally engaged in the manufacture and marketing of a wide range of consumer products around the world. The company sells its products to supermarkets; mass merchandisers; drugstores; warehouse clubs; variety and department stores; retail outlets; manufacturing, lodging, office building, food service, and health care establishments; and high volume public facilities. Based on product grouping, the company conducts its operations in three business segments namely Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment includes products like disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swimpants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. Products in this segment are sold under the Huggies, Pull-Ups, Little Swimmers, GoodNites, DryNites, Kotex, U by Kotex, Intimus, Depend, Plenitud, Poise and other brand names.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. makes industrial gases as well as a variety of polymer and performance chemicals. It also supplies processing equipment. Air Products' reporting segments are as follows: Industrial Gases - Americas, Industrial Gases Europe, Middle East, and Africa/EMEA and Industrial Gases Asia segments include the results of the company's regional industrial gases businesses. These businesses sell atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon and processes gases to a number of industries. Process gases such as carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, etc. are produced by other methods that exclude air separation. The largest cost component of the atmospheric gases is electricity. The Industrial Gases Global division designs and manufactures cryogenic and gas-processing equipment for air separation. The Corporate and other segment includes Air Products' liquefied natural gas sale of equipment business and helium storage and distribution vessel sale of equipment business.

The J.M. Smucker Company is a leading marketer and manufacturer of consumer food and beverage products and pet food and pet snacks in North America. Although majority of the company's operations are concentrated in the United States, it also operates on an international basis. 'The company boasts a strong portfolio of iconic food and beverages. It mainly caters in the areas of coffee, pet food, peanut butter, fruit spreads, baking products, ready-to-spread frostings, frozen sandwiches, flour, juices and beverages as well as portion control products. In consumer foods and beverages, some of the renowned brands include Smucker's, Folgers, Jif, Dunkin' Donuts, Crisco, Pillsbury, R.W. Knudsen Family, Hungry Jack, Caf' Bustelo, Martha White, truRoots, Sahale Snacks, Robin Hood, and Bick's. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives.

Brown-Forman Corporation manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets and sells a wide variety of alcoholic beverages under recognized brands. It has strong portfolio of spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails and wine brands. These include Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Canadian Mist, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Early Times, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach and Slane. The company has strong presence for other American whiskey brands, particularly Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. Apart from the American whiskey brands, the company's portfolio is well positioned in other high-growth categories with premium and super-premium brands. Its tequila portfolio is led by two brands steeped in Mexican heritage, Herradura and el Jimador.

Procter & Gamble Company, also referred to as P&G, is a branded consumer products company. The company has five reportable segments: Beauty - The segment includes hair care products antiperspirants and deodorants as well as products for personal cleansing and skin care. Grooming - The segment includes Shave Care products like female and male blades & razors and pre- and post-shave products as well as appliances. Health Care - The segment includes gastrointestinal, rapid diagnostics, respiratory, vitamins/minerals/supplements and other personal health care product categories along with toothbrush, toothpaste and other oral care, product categories. Fabric and Home Care - The segment includes air care, dish care, fabric enhancers, laundry additives and detergents, P&G Professional and surface care product categories. Baby, Feminine and Family Care - The segment includes baby wipes, diapers and pants, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, adult incontinence and feminine care products.

Ecolab Inc is a provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. The company's programs and services helps in promoting safe food, maintaining clean environments, optimizing water and energy use and improving operational efficiencies for customers in the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets globally. Ecolab operates via 4 reportable segments. Global Industrial consists of the Water, Food & Beverage, Downstream and Paper operating units. The segment provides water treatment & process applications and cleaning & sanitizing solutions. Global Institutional & Specialty comprises Institutional and Specialty operating units providing specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, healthcare, government and education and retail industries. Global Healthcare & Life Sciences comprises Healthcare and Life Sciences businesses. Other comprises the remaining three units Pest Elimination, Textile Care and Colloidal Technologies businesses.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, manages, develops and redevelops premium retail and mixed-use properties in the United States. The assets community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties are mainly concentrated over strategically-selected metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the nation, California and South Florida. Federal Realty's retail properties are anchored by supermarkets, drug stores or high-volume, value-oriented retailers, which provide consumer necessities. The company focuses on investing in densely populated, well-off communities where retail demand is high. Moreover, mixed-use developments have gained popularity and the company targets creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, CA, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, MD and Assembly Row in Somerville, MA. The company has owned multiple properties, Real estate projects and several accquisitions to its portfolio.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, is a medical technology company engaged principally in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. BD's operations consisted of three business segments: BD Medical, BD Diagnostics and BD Biosciences. The company's organizational structure was realigned to form two principal business segments: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences and BD Interventional. BD Medical: BD Medical's major product lines include needles, syringes and intravenous catheters for medication delivery and generic prefilled injectables. BD Life Sciences - BD Diagnostics provides products for the safe collection and transport of diagnostics specimens to detect a broad range of infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections and cancer. BD Biosciences produces research and clinical tools that facilitate the study of cells to gain a better understanding of normal and disease processes. With the acquisition of C.R. Bard, BD added a new segment - BD Interventional.

Kenvue Inc. is a pure-play consumer health company. Its brand portfolio includes AVEENO(R), BAND-AID(R) Brand Adhesive Bandages, JOHNSON'S(R), LISTERINE(R), NEUTROGENA(R), TYLENOL(R) and ZYRTEC(R). Kenvue Inc. is based in SKILLMAN, N.J.

Atmos Energy Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in regulated natural gas distribution and storage business. The company serves natural gas distribution customers from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the East to the Rocky Mountains in the West. The company operates miles of transmission and distribution lines as well as miles of interstate pipelines. Atmos Energy's operating strategy has been focused on modernizing its transmission and distribution network as well as reducing regulatory lag.

Expeditors International of Washington Inc. is a leading third-party logistics provider. The company, based in Seattle, WA, is engaged in the business of global logistics management, including international freight forwarding and consolidation, for both air and ocean freight.

Dover Corporation is an industrial conglomerate producing a wide range of specialized industrial products and manufacturing equipment. They deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets they serve.

Chevron is one of the largest publicly traded oil and gas companies in the world with operations that span almost every corner of the globe. The only energy component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Chevron is fully integrated, meaning it participates in every aspect related to energy from oil production, to refining and marketing. Chevron remains well positioned to navigate the volatility in oil and gas prices.Being an integrated firm engaged in all aspects of the oil and gas business. Chevron divides its operations into two main segments: Upstream and Downstream. Chevron's other activities include transportation and chemicals. Chevron's current oil and gas development project pipeline is among the best in the industry.

PPG Industries Inc., based in Pennsylvania, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, specialty materials, glass and fiber glass. The company has manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in about 70 countries. It currently has three reportable segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. manufactures and provides tools and related accessories, engineered fastening systems and several other items and services. Stanley Black now reports its operations under two business segments - Industrial and Tools & Storage. Industrial segment manufactures and markets engineered fastening products, as well as hydraulic tools, accessories and attachments. The segment also engages in renting and selling coating, custom pipe handling and joint welding equipment. The products are sold to industrial customers. Businesses included are Engineered Fastening and Infrastructure. Tools & Storage segment manufactures and markets power tools for professional, consumer tools, hand tools, storage systems, pneumatic tools and fasteners. These products are sold to professionals and consumers. Businesses included are Power Tools & Equipment, and Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage businesses. Products across bothe segments are sold through various distribution channels.

A. O. Smith Corporation is the manufacturers of commercial and residential water heating equipment and water treatment products of the world. The company specializes in offering innovative and energy-efficient solutions and products, which are developed and sold on a global platform. A. O. Smith reports operations under two geographic segments - North America and Rest of World. North America segment engages in manufacturing and marketing of water heaters, boilers, water treatment products, commercial solar water heating systems, expansion tanks, swimming pool and spa heaters, and others. These products are sold primarily to the company's commercial and residential customers in North America. Main product brands under this segment are Lochinvar, Aquasana, Bradford White, Rheem, Rinnai, Navien and Aerco. Rest of World segment comprises operations primarily manufactures and markets vast products, comprising fully modulating, non-condensing gas tankless water heater, air purifier and water treatment products.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, development, redevelopment and management of multifamily residential properties in supply constrained markets. Specifically, the company enjoys concentration of assets in select coastal submarkets along the West Coast, including Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties), Northern California (the San Francisco Bay Area) and the Seattle metropolitan areas.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. is a third-party logistics company. As a non-asset based transportation provider, C.H. Robinson provides freight transportation services and logistic solutions to companies across a range of industries. The company's services range from commitments on a specific shipment to more comprehensive and integrated relationships.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment. The Company's operations are organized into the following seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.

The Clorox Company is engaged in the production, marketing and sale of consumer products in the U.S. and international markets. The company sells its products primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery stores and other retail outlets. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized brands, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works natural cleaners and laundry products, Poett and Mistolin cleaning products, Armor All and STP auto-care products, Fresh Step and Scoop Away cat litter, Kingsford charcoal, Hidden Valley and K C Masterpiece dressings and sauces, Brita water-filtration systems, Glad bags, wraps and containers, and Burt's Bees natural personal care products.

Emerson is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Their Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Their Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Colgate-Palmolive is a global leader in the oral care hygiene market. It produces and distributions household, healthcare and personal care products. Company's business strategy closely defines efforts to increase its leadership in key product categories through innovation in core businesses, tracking adjacent categories growth and expansion into new markets and channels. Due to the shift of consumer preference to organic and natural ingredients, the company is expanding its Naturals range. Its business is focused on four core categories including - Oral Care, Personal Care, Pet Nutrition and Home Care. Colgate-Palmolive operates through two business segments: (1) Oral, Personal and Home Care; and (2) Pet Nutrition. Oral, Personal and Home Care. The pet nutrition segment consists of pet food products for dogs and cats manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive's subsidiary, Hill's Pet Nutrition.

W.W. Grainger Inc. is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services. Its operations are primarily in North America, Japan and the U.K. Its customers represent a wide array of industries including government, manufacturing, transportation, commercial and contractors. Its products include material-handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking tools. Grainger has two reportable segments: High-Touch Solutions (N.A.) and Endless Assortment.

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in high-end design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to customers. It offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. It comprises 10 business units, which are organized into 4 operating segments: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies. It refers to the latter 3 collectively as its defense segments. It invests in Aerospace to bring to market an all-new lineup of business jet aircraft, capital investments in Marine Systems to support significant growth in the U.S. Navy ship and submarine construction, development of next-generation platforms & technologies to meet customers' emerging requirements in Combat Systems, and strategic acquisitions to achieve critical mass and build out a complete spectrum of solutions.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. operates as a home improvement company and offers a line of products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company provides home improvement products in various categories, such as lumber and building materials, tools and hardware, appliances, fashion fixtures, rough plumbing and electrical, seasonal living, lawn and garden, paint, millwork, flooring, kitchens, outdoor power equipment, and home fashions. It also offers installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; extended protection plans; and in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair services. The company sells its national brand-name merchandise and private branded products to homeowners, renters, and professional customers; and retail customers comprising individual homeowners and renters.

Nordson Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers as well as distributors of products and systems designed to dispense, apply and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, and other fluids. The company's product line includes single-use components, stand-alone units for low-volume operations and microprocessor-based automated systems for high-speed, high-volume production lines. The company reports under Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology Solutions. Industrial Precision Solutions segment includes results of two segments - Industrial Coating Systems and Adhesive Dispensing Systems. The segment is engaged in providing processing and dispensing technology to customers in markets like non-durables, industrial and consumer durables. Advanced Technology Solutions segment provides services for inspection, surface treatment and controlled dispensing of material.

Pentair delivers a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry globally. Its portfolio of solutions enables customers to access clean, safe water, reduce water consumption, as well as recovering and reusing it. Its Consumer Solutions segment designs, manufactures and sells energy-efficient residential and commercial pool equipment and accessories, and commercial and residential water treatment products and systems. Residential and commercial pool equipment and accessories include pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automatic controls, automatic cleaners, maintenance equipment and pool accessories. Water treatment products and systems comprise pressure tanks, control valves, activated carbon products, conventional filtration products, and point-of-entry and point-of-use systems. Applications for the pool business's products include residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, service and construction.

Fastenal Company is a national wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies. The company distributes its products through company-owned stores mostly located in North America. Fastenal derives sales from the fastener product line and the other product line. The fastener product line comprises two kinds of products, threaded fasteners, and miscellaneous industrial and construction supplies and hardware. Threaded fasteners include products like bolts, nuts, screws, studs and related washers, while miscellaneous industrial and construction supplies and hardware include various pins and machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire rope, strut, rivets and related accessories. Threaded fasteners are used in most manufactured products and building projects, and for the maintenance and repair of machines and structures. The other product line includes tools, cutting tools, material handling, janitorial, electrical, safety and welding supplies and many more.

ExxonMobil's bellwether status in the energy space, optimal integrated capital structure that has historically produced industry-leading returns and management's track record of capex discipline across the commodity price cycle make it a relatively lower-risk energy sector play. The company owns some of the most prolific upstream assets globally. Other aspects of the company's story include the largest global refining operations, substantial chemicals assets and a dividend history and credit profile that are second to none in the space. ExxonMobil's capital spending discipline is quite aggressive. The company has a plan in place to allocate significant proportion of its budget to key oil and gas projects. The company's business perspective looks different from most peers since big oil rivals have pledged to lower carbon emissions to tackle climate change. ExxonMobil divides its operations into three main segments: Upstream, Downstream and Chemical.

Hormel Foods Corporation is a leading manufacturer as well as marketer of various meat and food products in the U.S. and international markets. Its brands include Planters(TM), SKIPPY(TM), SPAM(TM), Hormel(TM), Natural Choice(TM), Applegate(TM), Justin's(TM), Wholly(TM), Hormel(TM), Black Label(TM), Columbus(TM), Jennie-O(TM) and more than 30 other brands.

Walmart Inc. helps people around the world save money and live better by providing the opportunity to shop in both retail stores and through eCommerce, and to access its other service offerings. Through innovation, it strives to continuously improve a customer-centric experience that seamlessly integrates its eCommerce and retail stores in an omni-channel offering that saves time for customers. By leading on price, it earns the trust of customers every day by providing a broad assortment of quality merchandise and services at everyday low prices (EDLP). EDLP is the company's pricing philosophy under which it prices items at a low price every day. Everyday low cost (EDLC) is the company's commitment to control expenses so its cost savings can be passed along to customers. It has 3 reportable segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club. It maintains principal offices in Bentonville, Arkansas.

PepsiCo, Inc. is the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. It's driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages. It distributes its products through direct-store-delivery and customer warehouse systems, as well as third-party networks. It also sells ready-to-drink tea and coffee products through joint ventures with Unilever and Starbucks along with brands like Crush and Dr Pepper. The company operates business across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Middle East, South Asia, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and China.

Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a diversified utility holding company, with subsidiaries engaged in both regulated and unregulated businesses. Its regulated businesses operate through its subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Company of New York (CECONY), Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R), Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. and Con Edison Transmission, Inc. CECONY provides electricity and natural gas to customers. CECONY operates the largest steam distribution system in the U.S. O&R Utilities provides electricity and gas in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Clean Energy Businesses develop, own and operate renewable and sustainable energy infrastructure projects and provide energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers. Con Edison Transmission invests in electric transmission projects and manages both electric and gas assets through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Consolidated Edison Transmission, LLC and Con Edison Gas Pipeline and Storage, LLC.

NextEra Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy. The company has both regulated and non-regulated energy-related products and services, with operations in the U.S. and Canada. NextEra Energy's primary subsidiaries are Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Gulf Power Company and NextEra Energy Resources LLC (NEER). NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. (NEECH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NextEra, which owns and provides funds for NEER and other operating subsidiaries apart from FPL and its subsidiaries. In 2014, NextEra Energy formed NextEra Energy Partners, LP' to own, manage and acquire contracted clean energy projects.NextEra Energy produces a large volume of electricity from wind and solar energy. The company, through its subsidiaries, is advocating higher usage of clean fuel sources to generate electricity and aiming to reduce total carbon emissions by 67% within 2025 from 2005 base.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, they've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Their innovative products and services, backed by their global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation. They provide financing and related services through their Financial Products segment.

Archer Daniels Midland Company is one of the leading producers of food and beverage ingredients as well as goods made from various agricultural products. The company processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other feedstuffs. Moreover, it engages in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of products like natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products as well as other specialty food and feed ingredients. Archer Daniels also has a worldwide grain elevator and transportation network for procurement, storage, cleansing and transportation of agricultural commodities.

Target Corp. has evolved from just being a pure brick-&-mortar retailer to an omni-channel entity. It has been modernizing supply chain to compete with pure e-commerce players. Its acquisition of Shipt to provide same-day delivery of groceries, essentials, home, electronics as well as other products. Target provides an array of owned & premium branded goods ranging from household essentials and electronics to toys and apparel for men, women and kids. It also houses food and pet supplies, home furnishings and d'cor, home improvement, automotive products and seasonal merchandise. It also offers in-store amenities, consisting of Target Caf', Target Photo, Target Optical, Portrait Studio, Starbucks and other food service offerings. A greater number of general merchandise stores provides an edited food assortment, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy & frozen items. Its digital channels include a wide merchandise assortment, including many items found in stores, along with a complementary assortment.

Realty Income is engaged in the acquisition and management of freestanding commercial properties which reap rental revenue under long-term net lease agreements. It's structured as a real estate investment trust, or REIT. Realty Income's portfolio comprises more than 11,000 properties, located in all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Spain. These properties are leased to the tenants belonging to multiple separate industries. The combined entity through the merger with VEREIT, is poised to benefit from the enhanced size, scale, diversification and synergies.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of household, personal care and specialty products. It is the leading U.S. producer of sodium bicarbonate, popularly known as baking soda, a natural product that cleans, deodorized, leavens and buffers. The company operates in Canada, Mexico, U.K., France, Australia and Brazil and exports to other countries. The company has power brands, including ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, OxiClean, Spinbrush, First Response, Nair, Orajel, Xtra, L'IL CRITTERS and VITAFUSION, Batiste, Waterpik, FLAWLESS and Zicam. The company's ARM & HAMMER brand is one of the nation's most trusted trademarks for a broad range of consumer and specialty products and its products are sold under ARM & HAMMER liquid and powder laundry detergent, ARM & HAMMER cat litter, ARM & HAMMER dental care and ARM & HAMMER baking soda.

Cardinal Health Inc. is a nation-wide drug distributor and provider of services to pharmacies, healthcare providers and manufacturers. The company has two reporting segments: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical segment is the second largest pharmaceutical distributor in the United States and the largest nuclear pharmacy. Its products and services include pharmaceutical distribution, manufacturer and specialty services, and nuclear and pharmacy services. The Medical segment manufactures products such as single-use surgical drapes, gowns and apparel; exam and surgical gloves; and fluid suction and collection systems and offers sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. These products are sold directly or distributed via third-party sources in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America and the Asia/Pacific.'

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. The company provides products and related services to customers, including restaurants, health care and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers. The company's distribution facilities are located throughout the United States, Bahamas, Canada, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the foodservice industry, Sysco caters to restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, hotels and motels, schools and colleges and industrial caterers among others. Some of the products distributed by the company include a full line of canned and dry foods; beverage products; fresh meat and sea foods; imported specialties; a full line of frozen foods (like meat, fruits, vegetables, desserts) and more.

Nucor Corporation is a leading producer of structural steel, steel bars, steel joists, steel deck and cold finished bars in the United States. It also produces direct reduced iron ('DRI') that is used in its steel mills. The company has operating facilities, primarily in the United States and Canada. Also, most of its operating facilities and customers are located in North America. Over the years, the company has grown through acquisitions as well as by tapping new markets and expanding geographically. Through its network of 'mini-mills', the company produces steel sheets, bars, plates as well as various structural and other products.

Genuine Parts distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts and materials. Genuine Parts operates through two segments: Automotive Parts and Industrial Parts. Automotive Parts Group segment's distribution centers provide replacement parts accessories and service items. Genuine Parts both the Retail and Commercial automotive aftermarket segments with products and services for substantially all domestic and foreign motor vehicle models. The Automotive Parts group comprises National Automotive Parts Association automotive parts distribution centers and stores. Genuine Parts both the Retail and Commercial automotive aftermarket segments with products and services for substantially all domestic and foreign motor vehicle models. Industrial Parts Group, operates as Motion Industries, Inc. segment provides industrial replacement parts and related supplies such as bearings, mechanical and electrical power transmission products, industrial automation, hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components.

Johnson & Johnson's biggest strength is its diversified business model. It operates through pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer products divisions. Its diversification helps it to withstand economic cycles more effectively. J&J has one of the largest research and development (R&D) budget among pharma companies. J&J's worldwide business is divided into three segments: Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Consumer. The company has several drugs covering a broad range of areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular & metabolism, immunology, oncology, pulmonary hypertension and infectious diseases and vaccines. The Medical Devices Segment offers products in the orthopedics, surgery, interventional solutions and vision markets. The Consumer Segment segment includes a broad range of products covering the areas of baby care, beauty/skin health, oral care, wound care and womens' health care, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products.