What is the easiest way to get financial statements from a publicly traded company?

Answer: It is likely that financial statements can be accessed on the company's website, but the easiest way to obtain any and all of the reports that public companies are required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is by visiting the SEC's on line database. The URL is: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/srch-edgar All you need to do is key in the customer name and select the report or reports you want. Access to this website is free.

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