Nonprofit Information & Company Research Resources

Resources for companies that have stock that is publicly traded.

Databases Available in the Newman Library

Filings Made with the Securities & Exchange Commission

These filings made with the Securities & Exchange Commission may provide helpful information.  Keyword searches may be done on the filings using the databases available in the Newman Library.

 

Annual 10-k filing  provides audited financial statements.  The Management Discussion & Analysis give you information on the company's plans for the future as well as its past performance.  Risks are also discussed.

 

Proxy Statements (Definitive 14A)   These include shareholders' proposals; how the management suggests that shareholders vote on the proposal(s), and profiles of board members and executives and those running for the board of directors.  Compensation is also found in this statement.

8-K filings.  A company must make an 8-k filing whenever there is a company event that is likely to impact the share price of the stock.  These can include new contracts, new products; expansions; new key employees or resignations or terminations of existing executives and board members;