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<a href="https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/products-services/technology/top-100.html">Thomson Reuters</a> has completed their list of the Top 100 Global Tech Leaders and Canon is part of the very select group of companies to make the list.</p>
<p><strong>From Thomson Reuters:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>It’s not easy to become a Top 100 Global Technology Leader. We analyze 28 factors across eight performance pillars to find out who truly sits at the top.</p>
<p>Our proprietary methodology goes beyond financials to capture a holistic view of what it takes to thrive.</p>
<p>This objective approach uses probabilistic programming techniques, drawing on both proven valuation strategy and unique data assets in a way that only Thomson Reuters can deliver.</p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>The methodology behind the list:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Management & investor confidence</strong>
<em>How well run is the company? How much confidence do investors have in it?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Combined alpha model sector rank</li>
<li>Credit combined sector rank</li>
<li>Management score</li>
<li>Shareholders score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Legal compliance</strong>
<em>How litigious is the organization? Does the company live up to its contracts and regulatory obligations?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Average litigation per year in areas of employment/labor, intellectual property, commercial law and contracts, civil rights, and unfair competition</li>
<li>Product responsibility score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Financial performance</strong>
<em>How is the company performing financially? How profitable is it?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Asset worth</li>
<li>Free cash flow per employee</li>
<li>Leverage</li>
<li>Operating income margin</li>
<li>Revenue growth (3 year)</li>
<li>Return on invested capital</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Innovation</strong>
<em>How innovative is the company?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Average patent grants per year</li>
<li>Patent grants per application ratio</li>
<li>Research & development spend</li>
<li>Innovation score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Risk & resilience</strong>
<em>How prepared is the company to withstand shocks and disruptions?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Geopolitical risk</li>
<li>Number of suppliers</li>
<li>Number of customers</li>
<li>Supply chain risk</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>People & social responsibility</strong>
<em>How well does the company treat its employees and community?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Community score</li>
<li>Corporate social responsibility strategy score</li>
<li>Human rights score</li>
<li>Workforce score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reputation</strong>
<em>How well is the company perceived by the public and other stakeholders?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Overall news sentiment</li>
<li>Controversies score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Environmental impact</strong>
<em>What is the company’s ability to reduce environmental impact?</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Emissions score</li>
<li>Resource use score</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/products-services/technology/top-100.html">View the Top 100 List</a> | <a href="https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/products-services/technology/top-100/download-report.html">Download the Full Report</a></strong></p>
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