W&L subscribes to these specialized databases for more in-depth and expert analysis and data than may be available in public-domain sources -- at least, that's what we are paying for. Despite the discrete categories below, some of these databases are useful for multiple purposes.
U.S. and international company data. Coverage includes: History; Mergers, acquisitions, disposals; Joint ventures; Business; Property; Subsidiaries; Officers and directors; News reports; Long-term debt; Bond ratings; Capital stock; Exchange and ticker symbol; Annual stock price ranges; Registrar; Transfer agent; Stock splits; Dividend payment history; Income statement; Cash flow statement; Balance sheet; Contact information; Auditors; Qualified auditors' report
Use Mergent Online to:
Research 15 years of detailed financial statements
Customize viewing and output to retrieve precisely the information you need
Export company reports and financials into Word® or Excel®
Execute accurate cross-border searches using a variety of financial and text variables
Compare multiple companies' reports
Retrieve EDGAR filings dating back to 1993 in Word® and Excel® formats.
FactSheets
Mergent InvestorEdge houses over 4000 Equity Research Reports, updated weekly, providing expert analysis and buy, sell, and hold recommendations from Ford Equity Research.
This resource is available only to W&L users only. This database requires extensive understanding of financial and economic concepts and is recommended only for advanced users. Entering your W&L email address will give you a "day pass" that will grant access for one day; faculty should register for a personal account.
WRDS is a warehouse of financial, accounting, banking, economics, management, and marketing data accessible through a single web-based interface from the following resources providers: Compustat, CRSP, Federal Reserve System, FDIC, Dow Jones and other sources. Users primarily interested in company financial data should use Mergent Online.