Index for all manuals is available at the fourth floor reference desk. Covers companies whose stock is traded over the counter, including smaller companies than those listed in the Nasdaq and Regional Exchanges Stock Reports. Corporate histories and detailed financial information updated throughout the year. Similar in content to the Moody's Manuals . Corporations are required to report financial information about them only if they significantly affect operating results.
Most companies report only what is required.
Because private companies are not required to publish financial information, little data is available and they are not included in most financial sources. Sources for Special Types of Companies Certain types of business enterprises and companies in some industries are not covered well in the general directories and business sources listed above. Directory listings, company profiles, and other descriptive material may be available in sources specific to one industry or type of business enterprise. Lists member companies in such areas as health care marketing, marketing consultants, marketing research, and trade shows. Cover all major U.S. insurance companies.