The Annual Reports Library
Circa 2015
From 1999 to 2001 this was the Annual Reports Library website.
Our hope is that the public, as well as investors, philanthropists and job seekers, will become better acquainted with the value of annual reports and how to use them.
Annual reports are of importance in all marketplaces. For instance I read annual reports on the vaping marketplace religiously. Take this Dec 2015 report:
Economic Impact and Consumer Buying Trends Detailed In Independent Analysis of American Vape Shops
U.S. brick-and-mortar vape shops generate annual non-online sales of more than $300,000 per store, according to the 2015 Vape Shop Index, released today by ECigIntelligence, Roebling Research, E-Cigarette Forum and the Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA).
The index, an ongoing study of U.S. vape shops as part of “Project Vape Manifest,” analyzed financial, product, and brand-level data, including trends, preferences and owner attitudes from 540 vape shops across 42 states.
“This really is the first time that the industry will have detailed independent data from vape shops, where much of the growth in the sector is now occurring, reaching more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue,” said Tim Phillips, CEO, ECigIntelligence. “As consumer preferences evolved toward open system tanks and e-liquids, we saw a need for accurate data to help shop owners better compete in today’s marketplace.”
The index also found that more than two-thirds of respondents (69 percent) were single-store owners, while 16 percent owned two shops and 15 percent had three or more stores.
This was great news for me. I work for a company that sells wholesale vapor accessories to these brick and mortar stores. We have more than 60 products in this category ranging from batteries, chargers, replacement parts, travel gear, rebuilding essentials and drip trips. We also sell atomizers, mods, starter kits, and e-liquids. News like that above makes us smile because it is going to impact us in a very positive way.
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And then you read a news report like this 2016 one which observes The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented tough new vaping regulations that go into effect on Monday, which could potentially be very harmful to the industry.
Vapers now need to be at least 18 years old to purchase products, the FDA has to approve any new product, and there will no longer be free samples of the juice given out to vapers who wish to try a flavor before they buy, reports USA Today Sunday.
“The bad news is that August 8th of this year marks the beginning of a two-year countdown to FDA prohibition of 99.9%+ of vapor products on the market,” American Vaping Association president Gregory Conley wrote in a press release. “If we do not succeed in changing the FDA’s arbitrary predicate date of February 15, 2007, the vapor industry will shrink to almost nothing beginning August 8, 2018.”
Fortunately the products we sell are diverse, but that regulation could hurt our sales. We are watching to see how this plays out. We'll be reading the 2016 annual reports on the vaping industry in a few more months and then look at our business's annual report sometime in the beginning of next year. Whether it was 1998 or 2016, annual reports are important. This site did a great service. And although it has merged with Global Reports, LLC, there will always be plenty of people reading their annual reports.
Update: November 9, 2022
Maryland voted to legalize recreational marijuana use Tuesday night, adding it to a growing wave of states and territories that have done so since 2012.
However, recreational sales will not be immediately available in Maryland. Starting July 1, 2023, the ballot initiative will legalize personal possession of up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana for adults 21 and older. Fortunately, the state’s medical marijuana program remains open for Marylanders with medical marijuana cards which is good news for my mother. She is currently at Hart Heritage Estates, an assisted living in Bel Air, Maryland. It has 12 acre of woodlands at Hartford County facility offering comfort and style with wonderful nature filled views. I was so relieved when I was able to find a room at Hart Heritage Estates, not only because it is fairly close to where I live, but also provides long term and respite care, hospice services, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, Parkinson’s care and more. My mother is in the early stages of Parkinson’s. She is part of a research study looking into seeing if marijuana can reduce essential tremor by activating the support cells of the spinal cord and brain, known as astrocytes. A recent survey found that patients experienced relief of certain motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease from using cannabis. My mother believes that her medical cannabis to be effective at reducing the symptom severity. A study, published in Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, took place in Germany, which in 2017 approved medical cannabis (MC) as a therapy for patients with severe symptoms of PD when other therapies were unsuccessful or not tolerable. She and I were concerned that when she moved into Hart Heritage Estates they might balk at her medical marijuana use. But we have found them to be supportive.
The change in many state's attitude towards legalizing marijuana over the past five or six years has been astounding. My mother has said she never thought marijuana would be legalized within her life time. I am glad she was proven wrong. Now the federal government needs to catch up with the many of the states' approach.
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NEWS
Annual Reports Library Purchased By Global Reports, LLC
ARL re-launches with an expanded collection of domestic and international annual reports and a host of improved services
Earlier this year, the vast collection of annual reports owned by the Annual Reports Library was purchased by Global Reports, LLC a provider of international financial information and services. Global Reports has updated and relaunched the Annual Reports Library at this site to better provide you with the financial information you need.
The merger of the Annual Reports Library and Global Reports, LLC now puts over a half-million domestic and international annual reports, spanning some 30 years of financial history, at your fingertips. In addition, their expanded collection enables them to provide more comprehensive, custom research services to individuals, or corporate investors and institutions looking to augment their corporate library.
The combined annual report collection offered by the Annual Reports Library and Global Reports, LLC also includes recent financial history for companies from every major index constituency throughout the world including:
- - US Fortune 1000
- - US Russell 3000
- - Toronto Stock Exchange
- - Canadian Venture
- Exchange [CDNX]
- - London Stock Exchange [LSE]
- - LSE Alternative
- Investment Market
- - Paris [SBF] 250
- - Frankfurt [DAX] 100
- - Hong Kong Hang Seng
- - Australia All Ordinaries Index
- - Milan Stock Exchange
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The Annual Reports Library has the reports you need.
As a matter of fact, we have over a half-million annual reports stretching more than 30 years into financial history. In August, 2001, the vast collection of the original Annual Reports Library was purchased by Global Reports, LLC, and added to their own ever-expanding collection of domestic and international annual reports. The good news for you is that the Annual Reports Library can deliver whatever domestic or international annual reports you seek.
Whether you are a big investment firm, or an individual investor, this rapidly changing global economy can make it difficult to stay on top of the seemingly infinite number of businesses that keep this world running. The 500,000+ report collection archived by the Annual Reports Library and Global Reports, LLC contain reports for companies from every major index constituency throughout the world including:
- US Fortune 1000
- US Russell 3000
- Toronto Stock Exchange
- Canadian Venture Exchange - CDNX
- London Stock Exchange (LSE)
- LSE Alternative Investment Market
- Paris SBF 250
- Frankfurt DAX 100
- Hong Kong Hang Seng
- Australia All Ordinaries Index
- Milan Stock Exchange
...and we are adding new collections every day.
The Annual Reports Library works for you.
With our vast collection of financial information and annual reports, we:
- perform custom research for investment firms
- perform custom research for individual investors
- provide requested reports to individuals or investment firms
- outsource our library or research services to institutions or corporations seeking
to augment their current corporate or financial library - provide services and reports to students of economics, MBAs, and other academic financial programs
Need a particular US or International financial report?
Ask the Annual Reports Library to find it for you! For only $25(US) per domestic annual report, and $35(US) per international annual report, you can receive the financial information you need to complete your research.
If you are an investor, you can be sure you will quickly receive the most current reports, even from companies and locations far removed from Wall Street. If you are an individual investor or academician, you can be sure you are receiving the same quality of information as the major firms. And if you're the Investor Relations manager for a business within our archive, you can be sure your company's data is being disseminated with each new investment research client.
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More Background on AnnualReportsLibrary.com
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Extensive Database
The site hosts a vast collection of annual reports from public companies across various industries and countries. Reports typically date back to the 1930s for some major corporations, providing valuable historical context.
Search Capabilities
Users can search for reports by company name, stock ticker symbol, industry, or year. Advanced search options allow for more targeted queries.
PDF Format
Most reports are available as downloadable PDF files, preserving the original formatting and design of the printed reports.
Free Access
Unlike some financial databases that require paid subscriptions, AnnualReportsLibrary.com provides free access to its collection of reports.
Historical Context
By maintaining an archive of reports across many years, the site allows researchers to track changes in corporate strategy, financial performance, and reporting practices over time.
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- Financial analysts researching company and industry trends
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The site is particularly valuable for those seeking historical context or tracking long-term trends, as it provides easy access to reports that may be difficult to obtain elsewhere.
Cultural and Social Significance
AnnualReportsLibrary.com has played a role in several broader trends and developments:
Transparency and Accountability
By making corporate annual reports widely available, the site contributes to greater transparency in financial markets. This aligns with broader movements pushing for increased corporate accountability and disclosure.
Democratization of Financial Information
Free access to reports that were once primarily available to shareholders and financial professionals helps level the playing field for individual investors and researchers.
Digital Preservation
The site serves as a digital archive, preserving corporate communications that might otherwise be lost or difficult to access as companies change over time.
Research and Education
AnnualReportsLibrary.com has become an important resource for academic research and business education, providing primary source materials for studying corporate history and financial reporting practices.
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Positive Reviews
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Academic Citations
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Industry Recognition
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Limitations Noted
Some users have pointed out that the site's collection, while extensive, is not comprehensive. Certain companies or years may be missing, and international coverage can be less extensive than for U.S. firms.
Comparisons to Other Resources
While AnnualReportsLibrary.com is a popular choice for accessing annual reports, it exists within a landscape of other financial information resources:
SEC EDGAR Database
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR system provides free access to corporate filings, including annual reports, but only from 1994 onward. AnnualReportsLibrary.com offers a longer historical range for many companies.
Paid Financial Databases
Services like Bloomberg Terminal or S&P Capital IQ offer more comprehensive financial data and analysis tools but at significant cost. AnnualReportsLibrary.com provides a free alternative for accessing the core annual report documents.
Company Investor Relations Websites
Many public companies now provide archives of their annual reports on their own websites. However, AnnualReportsLibrary.com centralizes these reports across multiple companies and offers a longer historical perspective.
Challenges and Controversies
While generally well-regarded, AnnualReportsLibrary.com has faced some challenges:
Copyright Concerns
Questions have occasionally been raised about the copyright status of the reports hosted on the site, though the public nature of annual reports has generally protected the site's practices.
Data Accuracy
As with any large database, there have been instances of mislabeled or incorrectly dated reports. Users are generally advised to cross-reference important information.
Completeness of Collection
The site's collection, while extensive, is not exhaustive. This can sometimes lead to frustration for users seeking specific reports that are not available.
Future Developments
As the financial information landscape continues to evolve, AnnualReportsLibrary.com faces both opportunities and challenges:
Expanding International Coverage
There is potential to further expand the site's collection of international company reports to meet growing interest in global investing.
Enhanced Search and Analysis Tools
Developing more advanced search capabilities or adding basic financial analysis tools could increase the site's utility for researchers and investors.
Integration with Other Data Sources
Partnerships or integrations with other financial data providers could create a more comprehensive research platform.
Adapting to Changing Reporting Practices
As companies increasingly focus on digital reporting and alternative formats like integrated reports, AnnualReportsLibrary.com may need to adapt its collection and presentation methods.
AnnualReportsLibrary.com has established itself as a valuable resource in the world of corporate financial information. By providing free, easy access to a vast collection of historical annual reports, the site serves a diverse audience of investors, researchers, and professionals. Its contributions to financial transparency, historical preservation, and democratized access to corporate information have made it a significant player in the financial research ecosystem. As the financial world continues to evolve, AnnualReportsLibrary.com's ability to adapt and expand its offerings will be crucial in maintaining its relevance and utility. Despite some limitations and challenges, the site remains a go-to resource for those seeking to delve into the historical financial narratives of public companies.
