The amount of information available about a company will vary considerably. If the company being researched is large or a manufacturer, there is a better chance of finding information than for small companies or service companies. Information may be scant about subsidiaries of larger companies, because the parent company must report only consolidated information. For additional guidance, see the RIS guide Industry Information Sources .
Directories vary by purpose, scope, organization, and content.
Who owns whom. Parent companies, not subsidiaries, file the reports. These select guides offer a variety of formats and detail. Who owns whom. Who owns whom.