Research Guides: BUSN 70: Contemporary Business Issues: Company Research

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Form 10-K / Annual Report

U.S. public companies usually state business strategies in PART I of their form 10-K (or annual report) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The business overview in the 10-K includes a discussion of the company's strategy, products and services, operations, marketing, distribution, international business, suppliers and government regulation.

Locate annual reports on the company's website, or examine the following:

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Form 10-K / Annual Report