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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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A F-22 Raptor fighter jet rolls out of the assembly plant at the Lockheed Martin Plant in Marietta, Ga. (Reuters)
Public companies
1. Lockheed Martin
The world’s largest defense contractor named a new chief executive to succeed Robert Stevens, only to shift gears after alleging Christopher E. Kubasik had a relationship with a subordinate. Marillyn A. Hewson, who was set to become president and chief operating officer, will now take over as CEO early next year. The company took steps to prepare for a slowdown in defense spending and bought Utah-based company Procerus Technologies, which specializes in avionics for drones.
Trivia
Over the past century, Lockheed Martin aircraft have had cameos in a variety of films, ranging from Iron Man to Casablanca. Even Lassie has taken a ride on a Lockheed aircraft.
Bethesda
301-897-6000
Founded: 1912
Chairman and CEO: Robert J. Stevens
Revenue: $46,499,000,000
Assets: $37,908,000,000
Employees (local): 120,000 (11,000)
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
DATE: Dec. 17, 2012
CREDIT: Dan Beyers, Sarah Halzack, Greg Linch, Jason Bartz - The Washington Post.
