Corporation Annual Reports [microfiche 1940-1995]
This Penn State Libraries collection of annual reports, proxy statements, registration statements, etc. of corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is on microfilm and housed in the Cato Park Annex facility. A finding aid is available in the Business Library. Contact a librarian for assistance
Find a company.
Look for the History tab (chronological ownership history: acquisitions, mergers, spin-offs, etc.).
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In results, look for:
10-K report (U.S. domestic companies).
20-F report (foreign-owned companies with public trading in the U.S.).
Also includes proxy statements and all other SEC-required filings.