Companies

Some things to keep in mind as you start research on your company...  

• Is your company public or private?
   
  • Public companies sell stock to the public.
    For example, all the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange are public.
  • Many databases allow you to search using a public company’s stock ticker symbol.
    (Example: Under Armour’s ticker symbol is UA.)
  • Public companies are required to file financial information with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). 10-K’s and 10-Q’s are examples.
  • Public companies also have to provide investors with an Annual Report (sometimes the 10-K serves as the Annual Report; sometimes it is a separate document).
  • You will find more financial information for a public company than for a private one, and often, more news coverage of the company too.
  • For a private and/or smaller company, try searching the hometown newspaper for coverage.
     
• Ask for help if you don’t find enough info: Email the Business Librarian or Ask a Librarian