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Wesfarmers — a diversified corporation From its origins in 1914 as a Western Australian farmers' cooperative, Wesfarmers has grown into one of Australia's largest listed companies. With headquarters in Western Australia, its diverse business operations cover: home improvement and outdoor living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; and an Industrials division with businesses in chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. Wesfarmers is one of Australia's largest employers and has a shareholder base of approximately 484,000. The primary objective of Wesfarmers is to provide a satisfactory return to its shareholders. The company aims to achieve this by: * satisfying the needs of customers through the provision of goods and services on a competitive and professional basis; * providing a safe and fulfilling working environment for employees, rewarding good performance and providing opportunities for advancement; * contributing to the growth and prosperity of the countries in which it operates by conducting existing operations in an efficient manner and by seeking out opportunities for expansion; * responding to the attitudes and expectations of the communities in which the company operates; * placing a strong emphasis on protection of the environment; and * acting with integrity and honesty in dealings both inside and outside the company.

Industry
Retail
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Perth, WA
Type
Public Company
Specialties
diverse business operations cover: supermarkets, department stores, and home improvement and office supplies; coal mining; energy; chemicals and fertilisers; and industrial and safety products

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Wesfarmers 1 total round

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Post IPO debt
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