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Researching Companies

How to find Company Information:

Public company information is easier to locate than private company information because public companies are required to disclose their financials through the SEC.
You might be able to find some company data (especially for public companies) on the Internet, but it's likely to be limited. See below to find lots of useful information in our subscription databases.
Locating private company information is possible in some of these databases (see below): PrivCo, Hoovers & Lexis Nexis Academic (do a private company reports search).

Business Source Complete (EBSCOhost Business Interface) This link opens in a new window
Find company information, SWOT analysis and other specialized business information, along with articles.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
IBISWorld is the world's largest provider of national and international industry-based research. Includes industry performance, outlook, products and markets, operating conditions and risk ratings.
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Offers business and financial information on global, publicly listed companies.
PrivCo Private Company Financial Intelligence This link opens in a new window
Click Direct Access button to start searching.
Find data for privately-held companies. Data includes company financials, detailed business descriptions, funding histories, acquisitions, competitors, IPO activity, and bankruptcy/restructuring info.
SMA: Sports Market Analytics This link opens in a new window
Access data about the business of sports, from industry market reports, government statistics, facilities, etc.

Want more help? Try this video from Purdue University Libraries (start the video at 1 min. & 10 sec.).