ATC 11-1 Business Applications Operating leverage: Description of business for Caterpillar, Inc. With 2014 sales and revenues of $55.184 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading E it manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segmentsResource Industries, Construction Industries, and Energyr 32; Transportation [formerly Power Systems}and also provides nancing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Caterpillar is also a leading US. exporter. Caterpillar, Inc. 2014 2013 Revenue $55, l 84 $55,656 Operating earnings 5,328 5,628 Description of business for the Kroger Company from its Form 10K: The Kroger Co. was founded in 1833 and incorporated in 1902. As ofJanuary 31, 2015, we are one ofthe largest retailers in the nation based on annual sales. . . . As ofJanuary 3}, 20l5, Kroger operated, either directly or through its subsidiaries, 2,625 supermarkets and multidepartment stores. l,330 ofwbiclr bad fuel centers. Approximately 48% of these supermarkets were operated in Companyownedzcilities. including same Campanyowned buildings on leased land. Our Current strategy emphasizes selfdevelOpnrent and ownership of store real estate. Our stores operate under several banners that have strong local ties and brand recognition. Supermarkets are generally operated under one of the following formats: combination food and drug stores ( \"combo stores " ),' rnultidepartment stores: marketplace stores: or price impact warehouses. page 437