Annual Reports - Principles of Management - Prof. Richards - Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides at Westchester Community College Library

Parts of the Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS

Major corporations use these attractive, annual, public relations documents to communicate directly with their shareholders.

Reports offer insight on their mission, lines of business, products, growth, productivity, stability, performance, strengths, corporate structure, management, IP and relationships with other businesses.

Part 1 - Describes the business:

Overview of the company and its business model
All the properties it owns
Any legal proceedings
Matters that will require shareholder approval

Part 2 - Discloses the numbers and what’s behind them:

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk
Financial statements and supplementary data
Changes in and disagreements on accounting and financial disclosure

Part 3 - Gives information on the people running the business:

Directors and Officers
Executive compensation
Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management
Certain relationships and related transactions Principal accounting fees and services

Part 4 - Includes the exhibits and financial schedules

Where to Find Annual Reports

Company Website - Many companies have their own websites. Such companies may have an “About Us” or “Company Information” or “For Investors” section on their website. These sections may contain links to PDF or HTML copies of the annual reports.
SEC Website - The SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR) website is a great place to look for company filings. Reports are accessible electronically from 1993 to the present.

Principles of Management - Prof. Richards: Annual Reports

Parts of the Annual Report

Where to Find Annual Reports

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