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The Year Ahead 2019 Dimitra Kessenides
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50 Companies to Watch
The publicly traded companies
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Methodology: Figures were compiled or calculated by Bloomberg’s Global Data division from the most recent com-
pany and/or broker reports as of Sept. 15, except 1-year total return, which was calculated as of Oct. 31. Estimated
sales growth: the percentage change in sales for the next 12 months vs. the previous 12 months, based on Bloomberg
surveys of analysts. Estimated EPS growth: the percentage change in earnings per share for the next 12 months vs.
the previous 12 months, based on Bloomberg surveys of analysts. Figures are in U.S. dollars. N/M = not meaningful.
Female board membership, added to this year’s list to highlight the environmental, social, and governance
(ESG) efforts and sustainable metrics that companies are increasingly focused on, is the number of women on
a com pany’s board of directors, as a percentage. Figures were compiled by Bloomberg’s Global Data division.
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