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The Cooper Companies is a global medical technology company with a total capitalization of $ 2 billion. Founded in 1958, in 1967 changed its name to Cooper Laboratories Inc. Was a manufacturer and supplier of soft contact lenses. In 1978, the company was reorganized with the creation of five independent business units in specialized market segments. The company received its current name in 1987, already being a manufacturer of various medical devices. Nevertheless, the sale of contact lenses still accounts for 80% of the company's total revenue. The main work is divided into two subsidiaries: CooperVision (contact lenses and their implementation) and CooperSurgical (medical products). Shares of The Cooper Companies are traded on the NYSE under the symbol COO.