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The world's 25 most profitable companies

  • <p><b>1. Exxon Mobil<p><b>Global 500 rank: 3<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 44,880.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    1. Exxon Mobil

    Global 500 rank: 3

    2012 profit ($ millions): 44,880.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Getty Images

  • <p><b>2. Apple<p><b>Global 500 rank: 19<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 41,733.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    2. Apple

    Global 500 rank: 19

    2012 profit ($ millions): 41,733.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>3. Gazprom<p><b>Global 500 rank: 21<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 38,086.2</p><p>Country headquarters: Russia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    3. Gazprom

    Global 500 rank: 21

    2012 profit ($ millions): 38,086.2

    Country headquarters: Russia

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>4. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 29<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 37,806.5</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    4. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China

    Global 500 rank: 29

    2012 profit ($ millions): 37,806.5

    Country headquarters: China

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>5. China Construction Bank<p><b>Global 500 rank: 50<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 30,618.2</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    5. China Construction Bank

    Global 500 rank: 50

    2012 profit ($ millions): 30,618.2

    Country headquarters: China

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>6. Volkswagen<p><b>Global 500 rank: 9<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 27,909.1</p><p>Country headquarters: Germany</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    6. Volkswagen

    Global 500 rank: 9

    2012 profit ($ millions): 27,909.1

    Country headquarters: Germany

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>7. Royal Dutch Shell<p><b>Global 500 rank: 1<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 26,592.0</p>Country headquarters: Netherlands<p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    7. Royal Dutch Shell

    Global 500 rank: 1

    2012 profit ($ millions): 26,592.0

    Country headquarters: Netherlands

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>8. Chevron<p><b>Global 500 rank: 11<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 26,179.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    8. Chevron

    Global 500 rank: 11

    2012 profit ($ millions): 26,179.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>9. Agricultural Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 64<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 22,996.9</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    9. Agricultural Bank of China

    Global 500 rank: 64

    2012 profit ($ millions): 22,996.9

    Country headquarters: China

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>10. Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 70<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 22,099.5</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    10. Bank of China

    Global 500 rank: 70

    2012 profit ($ millions): 22,099.5

    Country headquarters: China

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>11. J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. <p><b>Global 500 rank: 55<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 21,284.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    11. J.P. Morgan & Chase Co.

    Global 500 rank: 55

    2012 profit ($ millions): 21,284.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Getty Images

  • <p><b>12. Samsung Electronics<p><b>Global 500 rank: 14<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 20,585.7</p><p>Country headquarters: South Korea</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    12. Samsung Electronics

    Global 500 rank: 14

    2012 profit ($ millions): 20,585.7

    Country headquarters: South Korea

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>13. Wells Fargo<p><b>Global 500 rank: 78<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 18,897.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    13. Wells Fargo

    Global 500 rank: 78

    2012 profit ($ millions): 18,897.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>14. China National Petroleum<p><b>Global 500 rank: 5<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 18,195.9</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    14. China National Petroleum

    Global 500 rank: 5

    2012 profit ($ millions): 18,195.9

    Country headquarters: China

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>15. Fannie Mae<p><b>Global 500 rank: 35<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 17,220.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    15. Fannie Mae

    Global 500 rank: 35

    2012 profit ($ millions): 17,220.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>16. Wal-Mart Stores<p><b>Global 500 rank: 2<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,999.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    16. Wal-Mart Stores

    Global 500 rank: 2

    2012 profit ($ millions): 16,999.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>17. Microsoft<p><b>Global 500 rank: 110<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,978.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    17. Microsoft

    Global 500 rank: 110

    2012 profit ($ millions): 16,978.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>18. International Business Machines<p><b>Global 500 rank: 62<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,604.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    18. International Business Machines

    Global 500 rank: 62

    2012 profit ($ millions): 16,604.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>19. Petronas<p><b>Global 500 rank: 75<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,001.1</p><p>Country headquarters: Malaysia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    19. Petronas

    Global 500 rank: 75

    2012 profit ($ millions): 16,001.1

    Country headquarters: Malaysia

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>20. BHP Billiton<p><b>Global 500 rank: 115<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 15,417.0</p><p>Country headquarters: Australia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    20. BHP Billiton

    Global 500 rank: 115

    2012 profit ($ millions): 15,417.0

    Country headquarters: Australia

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>21. Berkshire Hathaway<p><b>Global 500 rank: 18<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,824.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    21. Berkshire Hathaway

    Global 500 rank: 18

    2012 profit ($ millions): 14,824.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Getty Images

  • <p><b>22. Pfizer<p><b>Global 500 rank: 148<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,570.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    22. Pfizer

    Global 500 rank: 148

    2012 profit ($ millions): 14,570.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>23. HSBC Holdings<p><b>Global 500 rank: 60<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,027.0</p><p>Country headquarters: Britain</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    23. HSBC Holdings

    Global 500 rank: 60

    2012 profit ($ millions): 14,027.0

    Country headquarters: Britain

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>24. Total<p><b>Global 500 rank: 10<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 13,743.2</p><p>Country headquarters: France</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    24. Total

    Global 500 rank: 10

    2012 profit ($ millions): 13,743.2

    Country headquarters: France

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

  • <p><b>25. General Electric<p><b>Global 500 rank: 24<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 13,641.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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    The 25 most profitable companies

    25. General Electric

    Global 500 rank: 24

    2012 profit ($ millions): 13,641.0

    Country headquarters: U.S.

    Photo: Reuters Pictures

<p><b>1. Exxon Mobil<p><b>Global 500 rank: 3<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 44,880.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>2. Apple<p><b>Global 500 rank: 19<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 41,733.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>3. Gazprom<p><b>Global 500 rank: 21<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 38,086.2</p><p>Country headquarters: Russia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>4. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 29<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 37,806.5</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>5. China Construction Bank<p><b>Global 500 rank: 50<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 30,618.2</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>6. Volkswagen<p><b>Global 500 rank: 9<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 27,909.1</p><p>Country headquarters: Germany</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>7. Royal Dutch Shell<p><b>Global 500 rank: 1<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 26,592.0</p>Country headquarters: Netherlands<p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>8. Chevron<p><b>Global 500 rank: 11<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 26,179.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>9. Agricultural Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 64<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 22,996.9</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>10. Bank of China<p><b>Global 500 rank: 70<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 22,099.5</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>11. J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. <p><b>Global 500 rank: 55<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 21,284.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>12. Samsung Electronics<p><b>Global 500 rank: 14<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 20,585.7</p><p>Country headquarters: South Korea</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>13. Wells Fargo<p><b>Global 500 rank: 78<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 18,897.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>14. China National Petroleum<p><b>Global 500 rank: 5<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 18,195.9</p><p>Country headquarters: China</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>15. Fannie Mae<p><b>Global 500 rank: 35<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 17,220.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>16. Wal-Mart Stores<p><b>Global 500 rank: 2<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,999.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>17. Microsoft<p><b>Global 500 rank: 110<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,978.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>18. International Business Machines<p><b>Global 500 rank: 62<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,604.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>19. Petronas<p><b>Global 500 rank: 75<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 16,001.1</p><p>Country headquarters: Malaysia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>20. BHP Billiton<p><b>Global 500 rank: 115<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 15,417.0</p><p>Country headquarters: Australia</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>21. Berkshire Hathaway<p><b>Global 500 rank: 18<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,824.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Getty Images</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>22. Pfizer<p><b>Global 500 rank: 148<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,570.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>23. HSBC Holdings<p><b>Global 500 rank: 60<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 14,027.0</p><p>Country headquarters: Britain</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>24. Total<p><b>Global 500 rank: 10<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 13,743.2</p><p>Country headquarters: France</p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
<p><b>25. General Electric<p><b>Global 500 rank: 24<p>2012 profit ($ millions): 13,641.0</p><p>Country headquarters: U.S. </p><p>Photo: Reuters Pictures</p></b></p></b></p>
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(Source: Fortune)