Dividend Kings Profiles

Northwest Natural Holding Company builds and maintains natural gas distribution systems, as well as invests in natural gas pipeline projects through its subsidiaries. It serves residential, commercial and industrial customers primarily in the United States, Canada and Service Territory. Northwest Natural Holding Company, formerly known as NW Natural Gas Company, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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.

Black Hills Corporation is an energy company that generates wholesale electricity and produces natural gas, crude oil and coal. They serve natural gas and electric utility customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fortis, Inc. is engaged in electric and gas utility business. The Company offers regulated utilities comprised of electric and gas as well as engages in non-regulated hydroelectric operations. It operates primarily in Canada, United States and Caribbean. Fortis, Inc. is based in St John's, Canada.

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.

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.

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.

Tootsie Roll Inc. is one of the country's largest candy companies and maker of such well-known brands as Tootsie Roll, Charms, Dots, Andes Thin Mints, Double Bubble and Junior Mints, has signed a two-year contract with DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a global network, for their first Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in DSC's Allentown, Pennsylvania, Logistics Center.

RPM International Inc., manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals, primarily for maintenance and improvement applications. RPM has four reportable segments - Construction products and services segment include construction sealants and adhesives; coatings and chemicals; roofing systems; concrete admixture and repair products; building envelope solutions; insulated cladding; flooring systems as well as weatherproofing solutions. Performance Coatings Group offers high-performance flooring solutions, corrosion control and fireproofing coatings, infrastructure repair systems, fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings as well as drainage systems. Consumer products include specialty, hobby, professional paints, nail enamels, caulks, adhesives, silicone sealants and wood stains. Specialty Products offers industrial cleaners, restoration services equipment, colorants, nail enamels, exterior finishes, edible coatings and specialty glazes.

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21 . Altria's wholly owned subsidiaries include leading manufacturers of both combustible and smoke-free products. In combustibles, Altria owns Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), the most profitable U.S. cigarette manufacturer, and John Middleton Co. (Middleton), a leading U.S. cigar manufacturer. Altria's smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), the leading global moist smokeless tobacco (MST) manufacturer, and Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), a rapidly growing manufacturer of oral nicotine pouches. Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world's largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company.

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.

California Water Service Group is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. The utility has six subsidiaries- California Water Service, Washington Water Service Company, New Mexico Water Service Company, Hawaii Water Service Company, CWS Utility Services, and HWS Utility Services. Also, in May 2021, it added an arm called Texas Water Service, which owns and operates four wastewater utilities serving the growing communities outside Austin and San Antonio. Along with its units, it provides regulated and non-regulated high-quality water and wastewater services. The Company only operates in one reportable segment, providing water and related utility services. The business operations consists of the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution and sale of water for domestic, industrial, public and irrigation uses, and for fire protection. In some areas, it also provides wastewater collections and treatment services, including treatment which allows water recycling.

Universal Corporation is a leading global leaf tobacco supplier and conducts business in more than 30 countries.

American States Water Company along with its subsidiaries provides fresh water, wastewater services and electricity to its customers in the United States. The company principally works through its two major subsidiaries: Golden State Water Company ('GSWC') and American States Utility Services ('ASUS'). Its rate-regulated subsidiary, GSWC, is a public utility engaged primarily in the purchase, production, distribution and sale of water in California, distribution of electricity in several San Bernardino County mountain communities in California. It also serves customer connections through its Bear Valley Electric Service ('BVES') division. The contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc., provides operations, maintenance and construction management services for water and wastewater systems located in military bases throughout the country.

National Fuel Gas Company is an integrated energy company, which has natural gas assets located in the prolific Appalachian basin and oil-producing assets in California. The company operates through the following segments, namely Exploration and Production and Other, Pipeline and Storage and Gathering, and Utility and Energy Marketing. The company operates an integrated business, with assets centered in Western New York and Pennsylvania that are utilized for the production and transportation of natural gas from the Appalachian basin. The current development activities are focused primarily in the Marcellus and Utica shales. The integrated business model enables the company to adjust to the changing commodity price environment. National Fuel Gas Company's presence across the natural gas value chain through Upstream, Midstream and Downstream activities gives it a competitive advantage and allows it to lower operating costs.

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.

The Gorman-Rupp Company designs, manufactures and sells pumps and related equipment (pump and motor controls) for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agricultural, fire protection, military and other liquid-handling applications.

Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. Stepan is a leading producer of surfactants, which are the key ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds. The Company is also a leading supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the expanding thermal insulation market and C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.

H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. H.B. Fuller's commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. H.B. Fuller adhesives products used in manufacturing common consumer and industrial goods, including food and beverage containers, disposable diapers, windows, doors, flooring, appliances, sportswear, footwear, multi-wall bags, water filtration products, insulation, textiles, automotives, solar energy systems and electronics. H.B. Fuller also provides customers with technical support and unique solutions designed to address their specific needs. H.B. Fuller has established a variety of product offerings for residential construction markets, such as tile-setting adhesives, grout, sealants and related 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canadian Utilities Ltd was incorporated under the laws of Canada on May 18, 1927. The Company is engaged in utilities of pipelines, natural gas and electricity transmission and distribution, energy, power generation, natural gas gathering, processing, and storage and liquids extraction and technologies. The Utilities segment includes the regulated distribution of natural gas by ATCO Gas, the regulated transmission of natural gas by ATCO Pipelines, and the regulated distribution and transmission of electricity by ATCO Electric and its subsidiaries, Northland Utilities (NWT), Northland Utilities (Yellowknife) and Yukon Electrical. The Energy segment includes the non-regulated supply of electricity and cogeneration steam by ATCOPower, the regulated supply of electricity by ATCO Power, and the non-regulated gathering, processing, storage and transmission of natural gas, extraction of natural gas liquids, transmission of electricity and provision of industrial water services by ATCO Energy Solutions. The ATCO Australia segment includes the regulated distribution of natural gas by ATCO Gas Australia; the non-regulated supply of electricity and cogeneration steam by ATCO Power Australia and the non-regulated provision of information technology services by ATCO I-Tek Australia. The Company also develops, operates and supports information systems and technologies, and also provides billing services, payment processing, credit, collection, and call centre services.

Lancaster Colony Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Lancaster Colony's wholly-owned subsidiaries, including T. Marzetti Company, produce and market high quality national and regionally-branded food products throughout the United States for the retail and foodservice markets. Most of their products sold through the retail channel are marketed under the company's popular brand names, such as Marzetti, New York Brand Bakery, Sister Schubert's and Flatout. The company's production plants across the United States make an expanded family of quality food products found every day on the dinner tables of millions of consumers, as well as in well-known restaurant chains nationwide.

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.

MSA Safety Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. The company's core product lines include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, handheld gas detection instruments, industrial and fire service head protection products and fall protection devices. It serves a broad range of industries, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, construction, mining and general industry. MSA Safety Inc., formerly known as Mine Safety Appliances Company, is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

PPG Industries Inc. manufactures and distributes a broad range of paints, coatings and specialty materials. PPG supplies coatings and specialty materials to customers in a wide array of end-uses, including industrial equipment and components; packaging material; aircraft and marine equipment; automotive original equipment; automotive refinish; pavement marking products; as well as coatings for other industrial and consumer products. PPG also serves commercial and residential new build and maintenance customers by supplying coatings to painting and maintenance contractors and directly to consumers for decoration and maintenance.

Middlesex Water Company treats, stores and distributes water for residential, commercial, industrial and fire prevention purposes.

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.

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.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a regional bank holding company offering a full range of financial products to consumers and commercial customers including personal banking, lending, mortgage banking, wealth management, brokerage and capital markets services. The Company currently operates in the central United States and has a nationwide presence in the commercial payments industry.

Tennant Company is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, significantly reduce their environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading surfaces. Tennant's global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, MN; Holland, MI; Louisville, KY; Chicago, IL; Uden, The Netherlands; S'o Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries.

United Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company whose business is the operation of its bank subsidiaries. All of United's subsidiary banks are full-service commercial banks. Included among the banking services offered are the acceptance of deposits in checking, savings, time and money market accounts; the making and servicing of personal, commercial, floor plan and student loans; and the making of construction and real estate loans. Also offered are individual retirement accounts, safe deposit boxes, wire transfers and other standard banking products and services.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation is a global diversified manufacturer of motion & control technologies and systems. The company provides precision engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Their Diversified Industrial Segment is engaged in the production of a wide range of motion-control and fluid systems & components. The products offered by this segment are used in transportation, mobile construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agriculture and other markets. The segment sells its products through two main channels, namely, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and extensive distribution network to smaller OEMs and the aftermarket. Their Aerospace Systems segment supervises the designing and manufacturing of products and also provides aftermarket support for a broad range of aerospace products including commercial, business jet, military and general aviation aircraft and missile.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California which provides various banking services to businesses and individuals. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is based in Lodi, California.

ABM Industries is a provider of integrated facility solutions in the United States and internationally. It offers janitorial, energy, facilities engineering, electrical and lighting, landscape and turf, HVAC and mechanical, mission critical, and parking solutions. It also offers custom facility solutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas to properties of various sizes, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, airports, schools and commercial buildings. The reportable segments are Business & Industry, Aviation, Education, Technology & Manufacturing, Technical Solutions, and Healthcare. Business & Industry, Technology & Manufacturing and Education provide janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services to commercial real estate industries, industrial & manufacturing businesses and public & private schools, colleges & universities respectively. Aviation includes services supporting airlines & airports. Technical Solutions offers specialized mechanical and electrical services.

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.

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.