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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.
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The headquarters of CSC in Falls Church. (Bloomberg)
Public companies
6. Computer Sciences Corp.
The information technology behemoth spent much of the year refocusing operations. The company hired Mike Lawrie as chief executive and tasked him with bringing CSC back to profitability. He promised to cut $1 billion in costs and expenses within 18 months. He also has said he will move CSC into more profitable areas and grow its client base. Key focus areas include cloud computing and cybersecurity. In December, the company announced it was selling its credit services unit to Equifax for $1 billion.
Trivia
Marriott started out as a root beer stand in the District.
Falls Church
703-876-1000
Founded: 1959
President and CEO: Mike Lawrie
Revenue: $15,877,000,000
Assets: $11,189,000,000
Employees (local): 96,000 (8,000)
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
DATE: Dec. 17, 2012
CREDIT: Dan Beyers, Sarah Halzack, Greg Linch, Jason Bartz - The Washington Post.
