Welcome to the Company Information Guide.
The purpose of this guide is to point out different types of company information and make references to the relevant databases and other information resources. This guide makes references to library materials, databases, websites and other information sources. The main focus will be on the databases available by CBS Library
Try to follow these three steps:
Before you start to search for company information
First define what kind of information you are looking for in relation to the company, i.e. company annual report, basic or/and financial data, company profile, investment analysis, or newspaper articles.
Use the blue menu tabs (above) or the table of contents (left) to guide you through the guide.
The amount of information available on a particular company can vary greatly.
Some factors to consider include:
Information about companies can be found in a wide range of sources, including:
When looking for information about a company, consider both information from the company itself (e.g., the company website, filings, press releases, etc.) as well as information about the company written by others (e.g. newspaper articles, analyst reports, articles by professors, etc.).