Procter & Gamble is an 8th largest corporation in the world by market capitalization, founded in 1837 and serving consumers in over 180 countries. It employs 135,000 people worldwide and owns well-known brands such as Ariel, Tide, Always, Pringles, Pampers, Olay, Bounty, Vicks, and Head & Shoulders. With a market capitalization of $180 billion, P&G has the strongest portfolio of brands in the industry including 23 brands worth over $1 billion each and 20 brands worth over $500 million each.