Charles E. Golden

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

Unilever NV engages in the production and marketing of consumer goods in the nutrition, hygiene, and personal care categories. It operates through the following segments: Beauty and Personal Care, Foods and Refreshment, and Home Care. The Beauty and Personal Care segment covers the sales of skin and hair care products, deodorants and oral care products. The Foods and Refreshment segment includes the sales of soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines and spreads. The Home Care segment is in charge of the sales of home care products such as powders, liquids and capsules, soap bars, and a wide range of cleaning products. The company was founded on November 9, 1927 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Vauxhall Motors Ltd. manufactures passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles. Its car models include the Agila mini MPV, the Astra and the VX220 sports car and light commercial vehicle models include the Astravan and Combo. The firm also makes cars under GM's Opel and Holden brands and markets Cadillacs and Chevrolets in Europe. The company was founded in 1857 by Alexander Wilson and is headquartered in Luton, the United Kingdom.

Unilever France SAS engages in the production and marketing of food, personal, and consumer goods. It offers pastry, desserts, pasta, food, drinks, personal care products, housekeeping items, cleaning goods, fruits, flowers, herbes, mouthwash, toothpaste, and perfumes. The company is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.

Founded in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons J.K. Lilly, Jr. and Eli Lilly, the Lilly Endowment, Inc. is a private, non-profit philanthropic foundation located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Lilly Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion