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The '''Petalstone Group''' (stylized as '''PΞTALSTONΞ GROUP'''), commonly known as '''Petalstone Inc.''', is a multinational electronics and media conglomerate based in [[Caphiria]]. Comprising numerous affiliate businesses, the company operates predominantly under its flagship ''Petalstone'' brand. Since 2011, a majority stake in Petalstone has been held by the [[Venio-Porza Sodesterium]], a [[Sodesterium|private corporate entity]] owned by business tycoons [[Alexandus Venio II]] and [[Sando Porza]]. | The '''Petalstone Group''' (stylized as '''PΞTALSTONΞ GROUP'''), commonly known as '''Petalstone Inc.''', is a multinational electronics and media conglomerate based in [[Caphiria]]. Comprising numerous affiliate businesses, the company operates predominantly under its flagship ''Petalstone'' brand. Since 2011, a majority stake in Petalstone has been held by the [[Venio-Porza Sodesterium]], a [[Sodesterium|private corporate entity]] owned by business tycoons [[Alexandus Venio II]] and [[Sando Porza]]. | ||
Established in 1957, Petalstone initially focused on diverse sectors such as food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail. The company ventured into the construction and shipbuilding industry in 1964 and subsequently branched out into electronics during the mid-1970s, these areas underpinning its growth. Following its initial public offering in 1988, Petalstone expanded its global presence, with its electronics and entertainment sectors emerging as primary income sources since 2001. | Established in 1957, Petalstone initially focused on diverse sectors such as food processing, textiles, insurance, securities, and retail. The company ventured into the construction and shipbuilding industry in 1964 and subsequently branched out into electronics during the mid-1970s, these areas underpinning its growth. Following its initial public offering in 1988, Petalstone expanded its global presence, with its electronics and entertainment sectors emerging as primary income sources since 2001. In 2009, the Venio-Porza Sodesterium announced it would acquire a majority-ownership of the Petalstone Group, which was approved by regulators on 1 November 2011. | ||
The Petalstone Group operates as a ''[[sodesteri|sodesterium]]'' | The Petalstone Group operates as a ''[[sodesteri|sodesterium]],'' a special central holding company with interlocking businesses in a cross-shareholding relationship which are controlled through a complex ownership structure. The group is organized into 6 publicly-traded companies, known as listed organizations: [[Petalstone Electronics]], [[Petalstone Pictures]], and [[Petalstone Music]], and numerous privately-held companies that are loosely affiliated (unlisted). | ||
As of 2030, Petalstone holds the sixth highest global brand value, ranks third in the entertainment business sector, is among the leaders in semiconductor sales, and, since 2020, stands as the third-largest television manufacturer worldwide. Since its acquisition by the Venio-Porza Sodesterium, Petalstone has undertaken numerous environmental initiatives, such as pledging to cease the use of coal and transition to 100% renewable energy. Additionally, it has set an industry precedent by becoming the first electronics manufacturer to completely phase out the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) across all its products. | As of 2030, Petalstone holds the sixth highest global brand value, ranks third in the entertainment business sector, is among the leaders in semiconductor sales, and, since 2020, stands as the third-largest television manufacturer worldwide. Since its acquisition by the Venio-Porza Sodesterium, Petalstone has undertaken numerous environmental initiatives, such as pledging to cease the use of coal and transition to 100% renewable energy. Additionally, it has set an industry precedent by becoming the first electronics manufacturer to completely phase out the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) across all its products. | ||
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=== Unlisted companies === | === Unlisted companies === | ||
These unlisted companies include Petalstone Heavy Industries (the world's fifth-largest shipbuilder), Petalstone Engineering, and Petalstone C&T (the world's 13th and 36th largest construction companies, respectively). Other noteworthy unlisted subsidiaries include Petalstone Life Insurance (the world's 10th largest life insurance company), Vescor (operator of the [[Certi Resorts|Certi Resort]] luxury hotel chain), and Rosewood-Meranti Worldwide (the world's 7th largest advertising agency). | |||
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