Search by SIC code if you need to get a list of companies within an industry. Many annual reports are available in the reference room. The purpose of an annual report is to summarize a company's financial state, to review the last year's performance, and to discuss future plans. However, the depth of information varies greatly from company to company. Typically, financial information, mission statements, and other information can be found in the annual report.
Annual reports are also available through Disclosure Global Access .
If that is unsuccessful, try Yahoo or CompaniesOnline and search for the company. From the web site, you often can find financial information, company history, and corporate employees. Disclosure Corporate Snapshots Use this database if you are given an SIC code and need to select a publicly traded company within that code. Searchable by exchange, SIC code, company name, officers, subsidiaries, state, and zip code. Alphabetical arrangement of 755 company profiles.