The text defines 10 representative sectors, repeated here in Exhibit 9-1. Suppose the classification system is based on the criterion of a company’s principal business activity as judged primarily by source of revenue.

Based on the information given, determine an appropriate industry membership for each of the following hypothetical companies:
1. A natural gas transporter and marketer 2. A manufacturer of heavy construction equipment 3. A provider of regional telephone services 4. A semiconductor company 5. A manufacturer of medical devices 6. A chain of supermarkets 7. A manufacturer of chemicals and plastics 8. A manufacturer of automobiles 9. An investment management company 10. A manufacturer of luxury leather goods 11. A regulated supplier of electricity 12. A provider of wireless broadband services 13. A manufacturer of soaps and detergents 14. A software development company 15. An insurer 16. A regulated provider of water/wastewater services 17. A petroleum (oil) service company 18. A manufacturer of pharmaceuticals 19. A provider of rail transportation services 20. A metals mining company

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EXHIBIT 9-1 Ten Sectors Sector Basic Materials and Processing Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Energy Financial Services Health Care Industrial/Producer Durables Technology Telecommunications Utilities