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| Company | 2007 Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| U.S. Postal Service | 785,929 |
| Sinopec | 634,011 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry | 550,000 |
| Company | 2007 Profits ($ millions) |
|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil | $40,610 |
| Royal Dutch Shell | $31,331 |
| General Electric | $22,208 |
FAQ and methodology
All companies on the list must publish financial data and report part or all of their figures to a government agency. In the U.S., private companies and cooperatives... More
