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A world of company information ORBIS
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ORBIS is a comprehensive database of companies around the world. It contains information combined fromnearly 100 sources which is filtered into various standard report formats to facilitate global searching and
constantly increasing in terms of depth of data as well as a growing number of countries.
ORBIS has sections of superlative coverage including listed companies worldwide, public and private banksand insurance companies plus private European companies as well as a unique ownership database. Thefollowing features combine to make ORBIS an accurate and coherent global company information resource.
Combined data expertiseBvDEP sources data from specialist informationproviders (IPs) each an expert in its discipline(s) orregion(s), to ensure that ORBIS contains the bestavailable combination of data. In addition to thedescriptive information and financials, ORBIScontains further information such as news, annualreports, ownership and M&A data.
Workable global standardised reports with linksto "as reported" dataORBIS includes standardised reports that havebeen created to best reflect organisation types andglobal accountancy practices. The reports are apractical balance between detail andstandardisation that facilitate global searching andanalysis - without compromise. Three basictemplates are included: industrial companies,banks and insurance companies. These allow forthe various major differences in accounts in theseorganisation types. Users can access various levelsof detail of standardised accounts with up to 10years of history. They can also access more specificreports1 that originate on BvDEP's region ororganisation-specific products (such asBankScope) which often contain "as reported"data.
Viable global searchingThe standardised reports mean that users cansearch across the database using a consistent set ofcriteria. Users can choose from over a hundredsearch items that can be combined to help narrowdown searches very specifically. Industry codeshave been allocated and cross-referenced forintelligent searching by activity. Users can searchon actual financials, growth rates or estimateswhen figures are unavailable. Options are offeredto enable users to determine whether companiesshould be included in searches if they publishincomplete accounts due to filing regulations.
Impressive coverage of private companiesAt the time of going to press ORBIS containedinformation on approximately 45,000 listedcompanies around the world. Over 99% of thecompanies available on ORBIS are private companies.Private company information is more difficult toobtain and the legal obligations to file accounts varywidely from country to country. If full financialinformation is not available, ORBIS offers reports withvarying amounts of financial detail and estimates.
Ownership dataBvDEP’s ownership database is a complete sourceof approximately 20 million owner and subsidiarylinks. BvDEP supplements the ownership dataprovided by the IPs and has a specialist teamworking solely on this resource.
The information is collected from a variety ofadditional sources including: Official registers(including SEC filings and stock exchanges), annualreports, private correspondence and telephoneresearch, company websites and newswires. Itaims to convey the following about a company:
• its independence in relation to its shareholders,• its direct and indirect shareholders with their
percentage of ownership,• its ultimate owner (if any), according to the
user's definition, • its direct and indirect subsidiaries with their
percentage of ownership and status, with even very small links between two entities indicated.
Flexible accessORBIS is available with two access options that canbe combined for added flexibility. Access is pre-determined by password.
1. Unlimited accessUnlimited access to a choice of size-definedmodules.
The modules are:• Top 150,000 companies,
• Top 750,000 companies,
• Top 5 million companies,
• All companies.
2. Pay-per-viewCredits can be used to access reports - thevarious reports use different numbers of creditsdepending on the level of detail they contain.Credits are not used for searching and accountsare easily set up in advance.
These two access modes can be combined for acost-effective, flexible solution that providesunlimited access to data required on a regularbasis, and credits to access informationoccasionally.
ORBIS: A world of company information
1Such access requires available credits in a user's account or a subscription to the relevant product(s).
company comparisons. In April 2007 ORBIS contained information on over 50 million companies. Coverage is
The information is presented in a standard format which comprises 25 data sections withvarious default reports, with up to 10 years of history, and the option to customise.
The data sections include2:
• General contact information andoverview
• Industry/activities including primary andsecondary codes in several local andinternational classifications plus tradedescription
• Overview - the largest companies alsohave a section containing a detailedhistory and overview of the companies’activities
• Financial profile - the financials are inspecific formats for corporates, banksand insurance companies:
ä Balance sheet
ä P&L account
ä Ratios (including user-defined ratios)
• Board members and officers
• Auditors and advisors
• Mergers and acquisitions relating to thecompany or one of its divisions
• Ownership information - this unique dataset is supplemented by BvDEP and lists:
ä Shareholders with theirpercentage of interest
ä Shareholdings and subsidiaries forboth public and private companies
ä Direct and indirect ownership
ä Ultimate owner
ä Independence indicator
• A news service brings together storiesand headlines from various high profilesources such as Reuters, the FinancialTimes newspaper and Newswires,ZEPHYR and Dow Jones Newswires. Thestories are archived for up to 2 years(depending on source) and updatedevery 15 minutes
• Industry research from Datamonitor,including company profiles with a SWOTanalysis
• Standard peer group report whichautomatically compares the subjectcompany to its peers
Listed companies have thefollowing additional sections:
• Description and history
• Segment data
• Cash flow
• More detailed accounts
• Stock data from Fininfo includingsecurity and price details, current stockdata, annual stock data, current stockvaluation, monthly pricing series
• Reports from the chairman, directors andauditors plus the future outlook
• Full colour scanned annual, interim andquarterly reports from Global Reports.These are also available for manydelisted companies
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The reports and an overview of the information they contain:
2Not all sections are complete for all companies due to country-specific legal restrictions
Corporate groupAn illustrative list of companies with the same ultimate owner as the subject company.
Searching and analysisThe search criteria are presented in an easy-to-use format with the choice between a quickmulti-step search screen and an expert format. The expert searching offers an abundanceof search critieria, Boolean alternatives, times series options and other flexiblefunctionality to give precise results for specific searches.
The ORBIS database is also available underBvDEP's MINT interface, which is designedspecifically for desk-top, end-user access.
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Working with the information:
Global searchingORBIS can be used to search for corporates,banks and insurance companies around theworld in one easy step. Subscriptions toother products published by BvDEP can besupplemented with credits for ad hoc use.
ExportingThe results of searches can easily bedownloaded to all popular formats. Thegraphs can be saved for use in reports andpresentations.
Graphical illustrationsEach financial item, balance sheet, profitand loss account, ownership structure, peerand statistical analysis can be illustratedgraphically.
Dynamic linksAll the subsidiary and holding reports aredynamically linked so they can be movedbetween quickly and easily. Anorganisation's structure can be illustrated ina tree diagram which can be navigated toaccess other diagrams.
Alert serviceAn alert service notifies users of any changesto their chosen companies by e-mail. Theservice can be tailored to alert users tovarious changes including: involvement in anM&A deal or rumour, the addition of news oras a company's report is updated. Groups ofcompanies that fulfil chosen criteria can alsobe monitored and users notified when thecompanies that comply with their criteriachange.
Analysis optionsORBIS includes various flexible analysisoptions including statistical and peeranalyses that help convey a clearunderstanding of groups of companiesaround the world. Additionally, thesegmentation option allows the creation of amatrix that displays a group of companiesbroken down by two variables of choice.For example, high growth companies can beanalysed by industry and country to helpidentify patterns. This can also be viewedgraphically.
User-defined variablesIn addition to the many default ratiosincluded in ORBIS users can create theirown that match in-house methods. Thesecan be used for searching for companies aswell as in the analysis functions.
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ORBIS can benefit many areas of your research and analysis:
The benefits of ORBIS include:
Suitable for infrequentand frequent useORBIS provides a cost-effective,unlimited access option for frequentusers and a flexible, pay-per-view optionfor less frequent users.
Ideal for primaryand secondary researchORBIS provides both simple andadvanced searching, summary anddetailed data - so it's ideal for identifyingcompanies and for in-depth analyses andcomparisons.
ComprehensiveORBIS has information on millions ofcompanies around the world, nearlyall of which are private. It includesspecific data sources for banks,insurance companies and listedcompanies, to provide you with acomprehensive, accurate data resource.
Suits all levels of experienceEven the more advanced features areintuitive to use and the quick searchscreens mean that users with all levels ofexperience can start using ORBISwith no training and get fast results.Less experienced users can select toaccess the ORBIS database via BvDEP'sMINT front-end which has beenspecifically designed for end-users.
Can be customised for intranetsBvDEP offers consultancy services forcustomised analysis or intranetsolutions. These solutions can becreated to complement the look and feelof existing services. Customers candictate how it operates and the level ofinformation they choose to provide totheir users.
ORBIS for research
• Access information on individual companies in seconds - to the level ofdetail required
• Identify the major players in specific industries or countries
• Verify company details and use for due diligence research
• Analyse competitors
• Research industries and geographic areas using the segmentation analysis
• Understand and illustrate complex ownership structures, particularlyvaluable for "know your customer" and compliance research
• Use ORBIS for academic research and teaching
• Prepare for job interviews and find potential employers in recruitmentand outplacement consultancies
• Identify and evaluate potential and existing suppliers for procurementresearch
ORBIS in a financial and tax environment• Analyse individual and groups of companies/banks in detail, including
peer group comparisons
• Use the search criteria to pinpoint acquisition targets and monitor M&Aactivity
• Benchmark companies against their peers for a more accurate synopsisof their performance - ideal for transfer pricing
ORBIS for business development• Research markets and regions for feasibility and potential
• Provide as a pre-appointment research tool for your sales teams
• Generate, verify and prioritise leads
• Create targeted lists for strategic direct marketing campaigns or for "hitlists" for sales teams
• Develop and refine domestic and international sales territories
Visit worldofcompanyinfo.com/coverage for the latest figures.
Database: copyright © 2007.Asiakastieto, Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing, CIBI, CMIE (Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy), The Chamber ofCommerce and Industry of Romania, Coface Slovenia, Coface Serviços Portugal, Coface Services, CredInform, Creditinfo CzechRepublic, CreditInfo Group, Creditinfo Slovakia, CredInform, Creditreform Austria, Creditreform Bulgaria, Creditreform Croatia,Creditreform d.o.o, Creditreform-Interinfo, Creditreform Lietuva, Creditreform Latvia, D&B, Dow Jones, DP Information Group,Edgar Online, Financial Times, Fininfo, Fitch Ratings, Global Reports, Honyvem, Huaxia Credit, IBISWorld, ICAP, InfoCredit,Informa, Jordans, Købmanstandens Oplyningsbureau, Korea Information Service, Krediidiinfo, LexisNexis, Moreover, NationalBank of Belgium, Reuters, SeeNews, Suomen Asiakastieto, Taiwan Economic Journal, Teikoku Databank, TransUnion ITC, UCAB, Verband der Vereine Creditreform, Worldbox, World'Vest Base, ZEPHYR.
Software: copyright © 2007 Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing
Country/Region Number of companies Number of companies Totalwith detailed financials with summary reports
UK 1,976,800 1,609,700 3,586,500
France 995,200 151,600 1,146,800
Germany 91,300 981,700 1,073,000
Rest of Western Europe 3,132,700 2,614,300 5,747,000
Eastern Europe 2,150,600 356,800 2,507,400
Total Europe 8,346,600 5,714,100 14,060,700
North America 23,400 14,285,000 14,308,400
South and Central America 6,500 3,661,600 3,668,100
Japan 251,800 1,049,700 1,301,500
Africa 2,200 35,600 37,800
Rest of the world 61,800 9,600 71,400
Supranational banks 34 3 37
Total 8,692,334 24,755,603 33,447,937
* of which 45,000 are publicly quoted companies, 28,700 are banks and 7,600 are insurance companies bvdep.com
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