The library has contracted with the Mergent database provider to supply similar content to what Hoover’s Online had provided, only more. The product is called Mergent Intellect. It is accessible through the library’s Online Resources A-Z listing as well as the Company and Industry research guide.
Mergent Intellect
A search in Mergent Intellect can be done by company, industry, or geographic location. To view your search results, look for a bar at the bottom of the page. Click View Results. Choose your company from the list. A search for Southwest Airlines brought up 109 results, including the headquarters in Texas, with ticker symbol LUV.
Initially, the record shows you a Company Overview screen with Key Information. Click over to the left side headings to dig into the content: History of the company, recent developments, a Competitors List, and recent Annual Reports & 10-K SEC Filings. Try clicking the Financial Details tab for a current + 4 years Balance Sheet and Company Ratio information. The Industry Details tab will give both SIC and NAICS codes. Use the Download Data feature to generate Excel spreadsheets with Basic Company Data, a Competitor’s List, a Full or Customized Company Report, and Financial Statements.