With 2013 just a few months away and the U.S. on the brink of recession, now's the perfect time to prepare your portfolio with recession-proof stocks.

One way to determine how to profit during Recession 2013 is to check out what has outperformed over the past five years. During that period, the United States and other nations entered into and emerged from The Great Recession.

A key element for surviving a recession is that companies must adapt to the changing marketplace, both in the United States and abroad.

There are three companies that have proven to excel in this area, both geographically and commercially, with new product and service lines.

Plus, they're all up about 70% - 80% over the past five years, pay dividends and are likely to increase those payouts.

Let's take a look at these recession-proof stock winners.

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