MILWAUKEE, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Institutional Investor Magazine has recognized Johnson Controls as America’s Most Shareholder-Friendly Company in the category of consumer — autos and auto parts. This is the second consecutive year Johnson Controls has received the award.
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“This is truly a prestigious honor,” said Steve Roell, Chairman and CEO, Johnson Controls. “Receiving this award again this year communicates to our shareholders that we are committed to providing ingenious, value-added products, services, and solutions to our customers, while consistently driving strong profitable growth.”
Institutional Investor Magazine’s rankings for this category are based on survey responses sent to 640 analysts and portfolio managers who were asked to rank U.S. companies’ effectiveness in corporate governance and investor relations and how those efforts relate to shareholder value.
In addition to receiving this award in 2007 & 2008, Institutional Investor Magazine named former Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO John Barth, Best Chief Executive Officer in the consumer — auto and auto parts category.
Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.
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