Company Information
The focus of this guide is to provide resources for locating information on domestic and international companies
Major Sections of the 10-K (Annual Report)
The following infographic explores the major sections of the 10-K (annual report) and how to use them in your research.
Annual Reports
Publicly traded companies are required by law to file various reports with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including an annual report called the 10-K. These reports are freely available online through the SEC through their search tool EDGAR, and are also available through several library databases.
For free online access to 10-K and other mandatory SEC filings:
For support on using EDGAR and reading the 10-K reports:
Recommended Databases
- Mergent Market Atlas This link opens in a new windowMergent Market Atlas offers a wealth of detail on company financials, ratios, business segments, descriptions, sustainability, officers and directors. The powerful and intuitive search capabilities provide quick access to a multitude of company, industry, index, ESG and economic data views and reports. Mergent Market Atlas delivers the same comprehensive suite of financial information used by many professionals.
- D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowD&B Hoovers — which combines the best of the former Hoovers solution, insights-rich Dun & Bradstreet data, and the robust Avention OneSource platform — offers deeper insights on your most important industries, accounts, and contacts. It offers one-of-a-kind functionality to help you quickly analyze and understand companies at a level that was previously unheard of. SNHU’s subscription includes CRUSH and One Stop Reports. FAQ: Where can I find income statements and balance sheets? Please log out of D&B Hoovers when you are finished using the database. Note: Some users are reporting errors, such as requests for a password pop up when attempting to access from off-campus.
Please try clearing your browser's cookies/cache. Please also try a different browser. - Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowNexis Uni provides full-text access to over 15,000 news, business, and legal sources. News coverage includes deep archives and the latest stories. Use the Company Dossier module to retrieve detailed company information and financial performance measures. The Company Dossier module also allows you to identify and compare companies matching specific criteria. This product also provides access to the renowned Shepard's Citations service for all federal and state court cases 1789-present. Nexis Uni is the new platform to replace LexisNexis Academic, which has been phased out by the vendor.
For tips on finding annual reports in these databases, check out the following FAQ: