Knowledge Base

The sources below provide narrative histories and current and historical financials. 

Primary Sources

• SEC Filings & Corporate Reports Sources - These sources convey the history of a company's founding, business description and key developments.
• Company websites - Usually a company websites will have access to the latest annual reports, annual letter from the CEO which talks about the company's challenges and success of the past year.

Secondary Sources

• International Directory of Company Histories - Provides histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location.
• American Business History Center - Learn about the great industries, businesses, and business leaders of the past.
• Curated SearchWorks search for books on company history.
• Journal and newspaper articles can also be helpful in researching company histories. You can find articles in:
  • Nexis Uni
  • Factiva
  • Proquest One Business