LibGuides: GB112 Library Research Guide: Finding Company Information

Form 10-Ks and Other Company Filings

A Form 10-K, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Comission (SEC), is a required annual report that provides information looking back at a publicly-traded company's previous year. The Form 10-K will provide information on the company's business including important events as well as financial data.

You can find a Form 10-K on your company's website - look for an Investor Relations section.

Form 10-Ks and other SEC filings can also be found in the following locations:

EDGAR: SEC Filings and Forms
The EDGAR database, maintained by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, enables users to search for public company financials and operations filings required by law. Users may also search for information provided by mutual funds (including money market funds), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and variable annuities. Free resource.

For more information on 10-Ks and other company filings visit:

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Website of the government agency responsible for communicating information about public companies to investors. The website includes public filings documents, rules, and regulations.
How to Read a 10-K (U.S. SEC)
A useful guide from the U.S. SEC on how to read a Form 10-K. Provides descriptions of the different sections of a 10-K and what type of information can be found in each section.

Company Information

Company information can be found in a variety of sources. Your company's website will offer a lot of information that you will find helpful as you complete your assignment. The following collection of resources include various company profiles, financial information, stock information, and more that can also inform your understanding of your company:

Mergent Intellect
Mergent Intellect offers comprehensive data on companies, industries, demographics, consumer lifestyles, people, and jobs. Among its specialized offerings are: information on over 245 million domestic and international public and private companies; First Research industry profiles; PRIZM demographic and consumer reports; North American census data, searchable by geographic area; residential contact and lifestyle data for U.S. residents; and job listings for companies in the U.S. and Canada. Users may also access D&B Key Business Ratios from this database.
Gale Business: Insights
Use the "Company Finder" to find company profiles; this database also contains articles and industry information.
Nexis Uni
Under the Menu dropdown at the top of the screen, select "Company Dossier" to begin your search. Nexis Uni contains a huge amount of information, including legal information, news, country reports, biographical reference, and TV & radio transcripts.
MarketLine Reports via Business Source Complete (EBSCO)
MarketLine Company Profiles include key company information such as top competitors, major products and services, and revenue and SWOT analyses. MarketLine Industry Profiles include information about market value, segmentation and forecasts, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, and leading companies in the industry.
S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage
Click on the "Companies" tab to search company profiles. Also contains industry surveys, as well as information about mutual funds and projections for sectors of the stock market.
Value Line Research Center - 6 user limit
Value Line Research Center includes online access to Value Line's full-page and summary data reports covering stocks, mutual funds, options, convertible securities, and proprietary special situation stocks. The database also includes stock quotes (delayed 15 minutes), company and industry news and graphs, market updates, portfolio tracking with alerts, real-time Value Line Analyst Supplements, and investment education. Simultaneous access is limited to six users.