How Can I Find Out the Names of Officers or Directors of a Company?
If you wish to find out the names of officers or directors of a public company that has filed with the SEC, you can find this information by searching EDGAR, the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System.
All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free.
At EDGAR, you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database. Its primary purpose is to increase the efficiency and fairness of the securities market for the benefit of investors, corporations, and the economy by accelerating the receipt, acceptance, dissemination, and analysis of time-sensitive corporate information filed with the agency.
You can also find information on the compensation of officers of public companies through one of the fee-based websites such as Dun & Bradstreet or LexisNexis.
FAQs on finding officers of a public company
Here we have summarized important questions and answers on this subject:
Who are the corporate officers in a public company?
In most companies, the top three officers are the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Who are the directors in a public company?
The board of directors are chosen by shareholders and are the governing body of a public company.
How large is the EDGAR database?
The EDGAR system processes about 3,000 filings per day, and contains data as far back as 1994.
Who can access the EDGAR database?
EDGAR is a public database that can be accessed by anyone for free.
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