Post 200 The guide to the region's top businesses
Public companies Private companies Nonprofits Major employers Banks Law Lobby Universities U.S. headquarters Hospitals Financial services Credit unions Sports
The Post 200 is an annual snapshot of the companies, law firms, nonprofits and other organizations that power our local economy. Here's a look at this year's list.
» Story: The year big businesses got smaller » Graphic: Sizing up the public sector » Gallery: Top businesses
A BAE Systems employee is pictured at the Govan dockyard in Glasgow, Scotland. (Bloomberg)
U.S. headquarters
1. BAE Systems
BAE’s U.S. business was involved in the largest potential merger in the industry this year, as London-based parent company BAE Systems negotiated with Paris-based European Aeronautic Defence and Space. However, the deal ultimately fell apart, leaving the future of the U.S. unit cloudy. BAE, which builds combat vehicles and electronic systems while also providing services, divested some of its businesses, including its Safariland unit, which makes gear for police departments.
Trivia
BAE Systems built the M88A2 Hercules vehicle that pulled down the statue of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Arlington
703-312-6100
Founded: 1999
President and CEO: Linda Hudson
Employees (local): 41,500 (6,276)
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
DATE: Dec. 17, 2012
CREDIT: Dan Beyers, Sarah Halzack, Greg Linch, Jason Bartz - The Washington Post.
