Pteridophytes or Pteridophyta, in the broad interpretation of the term (or sensu lato), are vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce and disperse via spores.
On October 31, 2011, Xylem Inc. completed its spinoff from ITT Corporation, and became a leading brand of water solution products, with 2011 revenues of $3.8 billion.