Introduction to Company Research Expand All + Collapse All - Course Number: BU111 Subject: Business How to find company history, financials, comparative ratios, etc...First stepDetermine if you are researching a private or public company. If you choose a private company, the information is extremely limited and you have to rely on the company to give you the information. If you don't know, you can check the following websites to see if the company is listed. If you can't find the company in these resources, it is most likely a private company.Canadian: SEDARUS: EDGARSecond stepSearch for more information on the company in the following databases:US: Mergent OnlineEnter the company name or ticker symbol in the search box then click "Go". Also useful: Nexis Uni (company profiles including company overviews, securities filings, financials, etc.), S&P NetAdvantage (company overviews, financials, etc.), and Marketline (company reports including SWOT analysis).Third stepFor a more detailed guide, consult the additional Company Research guide.