Forbes published its sixth annual list of the best innovative companies in the world, which includes public brands with a capitalization of at least $ 10 billion and existing on the exchange for 7 years (minimum “age”).
The companies are ranked on the basis of investor flair for enterprises with innovative business models, as well as the so-called innovation award. This is the difference between market capitalization and discounted cash flow from an existing business.
The only hundred Russian companies, Magnit, have entered the innovation hundred. She took the 46th line. But who got into the top 10 innovative foreign giants.
10. BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Innovation Award - 67.4%
A company engaged in the creation and production of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of serious diseases and pathological conditions. The first one began to deliver to the pharmaceutical market a medicine with laronidade for the treatment of type I mucopolysaccharidosis and a drug for the treatment of phenylketonuria.
9. Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Innovation Award - 67.9%
The products of this company are mainly associated with the treatment of cancer, viral infections, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
8. Unilever Indonesia
Innovation Award - 67.93%
The business of the Indonesian company is divided into two segments: household products and personal hygiene products (detergents, soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, deodorants and cosmetic products) and food and drinks (ice cream, soy sauce, juice, seasonings and margarine). Launches products under the brands Rinso, Lifebuoy, Clear, Pepsodent, Rexona, Blue Band, SariWangi, Bango, Buavita and Royco.
7. Monster Beverage
Innovation Award - 68.8%
It produces energy drinks, natural soft drinks, and fruit drinks, including Monster Energy, Hansen’s Energy, Hubert’s Lemonade, Peace Tea and Blue Sky.
6. Under Armor
Innovation Award - 68.9%
Company founder Kevin Plank was a defender on the football team at the University of Maryland and was tired of sweat running off his clothes during games and training without getting absorbed into it. This inspired him to create a t-shirt using a moisture-absorbing synthetic fabric. Under Armor is currently engaged in the production of sports and casual wear, luxury goods and accessories.
5. Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Innovation Award - 70%
In fifth place is another pharmaceutical company. She became famous thanks to her drug called Soliris ("Soliris"). This tool is intended for people who have undergone a kidney transplant, and serves the purpose of preventing delayed graft function.
4. Incyte Corporation
Innovation Award - 70.8%
Develops, manufactures and commercializes biotechnologies and medicines to meet medical needs with a focus on oncology.
3. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Innovation Award - 72.9%
The company, whose history dates back to 1988, has developed some of the best drugs for treating eye diseases, colorectal cancer, and rare inflammatory conditions.
2. Salesforce.com Inc
Innovation Award - 75.5%
Second in the ranking of the best innovative companies, Salesforce is known as the developer of one of the best CRM systems, which is transmitted to customers only according to the SaaS model.
And Salesforce is among the best employers according to Forbes (52nd place in the top 100 from 2011). In September, at the Dreamforce conference, the company will present its latest product, called Einstein. This is the first artificial intelligence for CRM.
1. Tesla Motors
Innovation Award - 82.4%
Overtakes all competitors in the list of "most innovative companies in the world" for the second year in a row. Its founder is the inventor and rich businessman Ilon Musk. The company is currently the dominant player in the electric car segment and has a huge number of both critics and fans.
