Ampersand Corporation

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"The future is in our grasp"

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Ampersand Corporation, also known as Ampersand Co., Ampersand Co, Ampersand Corp, Ampersand Corp., Ampersand&co, Ampersanc&Co, Ampersand and Co, Ampersand and Co., Ampersand and Corporation, Ampersand and Corp, Ampersand and Corp, MIC, MICC, ICC; ICCC, ICCCCCCCC, CICC, MICCL, TICC, LICC, DL&F, FL&D, FLAD, FLaD, Pilcrow, Caret, Random, Kiwaffwol, Kiwaff and, just simply, Ampersand, is a large multinational conglomerate corporation operating primarily in Ihazon, Tekkea, Sas, Lettusland and Radosis. From its relatively recent and humble beginnings in Langenthal City (Tog SAS) as the main investor in industrial infrastructure and finance, it has since then grown to acquire entire industry sectors in several countries on the Surface. Despite it not being confirmed officially, it is referred to as being the largest company in the entire world.

History

Ampersand Corporation was founded in Sas in 2012 by the three influential businessmen Togfan, Metteliten and Borisdotpercy. They split the company equally between themselves and set for the stars. Soon after the company's foundation, it grew rapidly in size to encompass large portions of the economic values of the area. Soon after the group decided to establish a new headquarters in Langenthal. This marked the beginning of Ampersand's enormous growth.

Within the next years, we would see the death of both Metteliten and Borisdotpercy. The only remaining original founder, Togfan, decided to step down. A prominent individual who had been risen through the ranks quickly was eventually handed the title of President of Ampersand in 2016. This individual was no other than Filbur Wifflington, a sociable and hard-working smooth talker with three identical doctor degrees in economics.

Since then Ampersand has seen nothing but growth. The company actively and aggressively seeks out both small and large companies to acquire and expand. During the recent years, Ampersand has acquired countless companies and managed to monopolize several industrial sectors.

In 2018, Ampersand would see themselves actually facing a rivalling company: Lesko. Lesko's B. A. R. Farstadt's similar aggressive stance on acquiring local companies have given his company an almost complete monopoly over every economic sector in New Summerset in only a few months' time. Lesko has been seeking out to buy interests outside of New Summerset, such as their purchase of Fallic South and Silcon Co.. The rivalling company has also expanded their operations to Lettusland, where their main aviation manufacturing site are located.

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Ampersand Corp Building, located in Downtown Langenthal

Affiliations

Ampersand owns a large amount of subsidiaries, although the exact number is unknown as they keep most of their details to themselves. Some of the most known ones include:

• Langenthal Resource Factory, 2012
• Langenthal City Nuclear Plant, 2012
• Langenthal Nuclear power plant, 2012
• Langenthal Oil Refinery, 2012
• Langenthal Office Building, 2012
• Langenthal Logistics, 2012
• World Financial Group, 2014
• Duckington Drinks, 2015 (partially)
• Gruvania Quarry, 2016
• Langenthal Steelworks, 2016
• Serland Aluminium, 2017
• Timberbeam Lumber Co., 2017
• VERN, 2017
• Fresh Ideas Inc., 2018
• Circuit Inc., 2018
• Ihazon Wood Processing, 2018

Criticism

Despite its large amount of acquired companies, Ampersand have kept themselves largely out of media, only appearing in press releases during acquirement of a new subsidiary. However, Ampersand President Filbur Wifflington has personally contributed and participated in very many events, both public and privately held. It is apparent he has an enormously large amount of connections. Most people are very positive of him as soon as they meet him.

On the internet, many image boards and forums have expressed worry and concern over both Ampersand's size and intentions. There have been raised many claims of Ampersand pulling strings here and there, and even influencing The Parliament monetary, as well as accusing Mr. Wifflington of ill intents and manipulation. None of these claims have ever been confirmed or given basis for being true. When asked about it in a rare appearance in Langenthal LIfestile, Mr. Wifflington responded smirkingly: "Oh, yeah, we're an evil megacorporation intending to take over the world, haha! I guess you, and everyone I've met--all of my friends and acquaintances--are in quite the danger of me!" Mr. Wifflington's calm and joking manner have further consolidated people's views of him as an honourable and hard-working entrepreneur.