The A.T. Kearney Global Champions 2009

Leading in times of crisis — true champions gain strength from adversity

The financial crisis and the ensuing global recession have ended a period of global growth that provided fertile ground for multinational companies. Much of the wealth created over the past few years was wiped out as financial markets collapsed around the world. Yet, at the end of 2008, while global stock markets were trading at levels well below those at the end of 2004, a select group of companies was bucking the trend. Despite massive share price declines from their peaks, 25 companies have generated nearly 15 percent value growth annually for the past five years. These companies are A.T. Kearney's Global Champions for 2009.

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Norbert Jorek
Michelle Battat
Vijay Rajendran

October 2009

Media highlights

A.T. Kearney Releases 2009 Ranking of Global Champions
13 October 2009
The 25 companies in the A.T. Kearney Global Champions 2009, identified from the world’s 2,500 largest companies operating internationally, dramatically outperformed their peers during the five years ending with the stock market crash, averaging nearly 15 percent growth annually from 2004 through 2008, while the average for the entire sample was an 8 percent loss.

World's Best Companies 2009
1 October 2009 — BusinessWeek Special Report
The 40 world's best companies 2009, compiled by A.T. Kearney for BusinessWeek, are thriving in the recession and preparing for beyond.