The sums in The Asiaweek 1000 need not be so mind-boggling. Read on and figure it all out. In The Asiaweek 1000, we focus on commercial and industrial companies. The higher this number, the better. Financial results incorporate those of subsidiaries.
Sales also refers to turnover, gross income or revenue.
Net Profit is computed after deducting tax and minority interests while excluding extraordinary items. Equity is the sum of paid-up capital, reserves and retained earnings. Market Capitalization is the total value of all shares of listed firms as of Oct. 16. All money values are in U.S. dollars. NA not available.