This document provides an overview of a major appliance company's vision, business areas, growth strategies, and history. The company aims to be the best appliance company in the world as measured by customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, shareholder returns, and environmental impact. Its business areas include kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, professional appliances, and adjacent products. The company seeks profitable growth through operational excellence, innovation, and developing its people and leadership. It has a long history dating back to 1901 and has grown through both organic innovation and acquisitions.