Each profile provides summary of operations, history, list of officers, products, key competitors and up to ten years of summary financial data. This database also includes Hoover's Company Capsules which provides basic information on more than 10,000 public and private companies. Covers 800 lines of business arranged by 4-digit SIC number. St. James Press. Currently 27 volumes.
Last volume indexes entire series.
2-5 pages of historical profiles of the world's largest companies. Investext is available as a part of General Business File. In order to get to Investext choose the Advanced Search option, go to the bottom of the page and select itfrom the list of available options. Each entry lists officers and directors, line of business, SIC code, approximate sales, number of employees, stock exchange listing, principal bank. This is accessed through Academic Universe in the News section.