International Company Profile (ICP)
ICP is a background report on individual firms containing information about the firm's business activities, standing in the local business community, credit worthiness and overall reliability and suitability as a trade contact for U.S. exporters. These reports are designed to help U.S. firms locate and evaluate potential foreign customers before making a business commitment. The price for the ICP ranges from $100 to $600, and typically is delivered in 10 business days. A typical report includes:
- Name, address & key contact;
- Type of business;
- Sales territory;
- Products handled;
- Number of employees;
- Year established;
- Business/financial reputation; and,
- Assessment of the firm's suitability as a trade partner.
U.S. Companies Providing Financial and Other Information on Foreign Firms
Coface
http://www.coface-usa.com/
Remarks: Coface is a world leader in trade-credit information and protection, serving 85,000 clients in 93 countries.
Dun and Bradstreet Corporation
http://www.dnb.com/us/
Remarks: Types of reports available and pricing structures vary. Provides mail, fax, and online services.
Graydon America **
http://www.graydoninternational.com/index.asp?
Remarks: Provides individual reports for most countries via mail, fax, or modem delivery. Concentrates on Latin American countries.
The Kreller Business Information Group, Inc.
http://www.kreller.com/
Remarks: Provides credit reports on companies worldwide via mail, fax and E-mail services. Focuses on Latin America, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Owens On-Line, Inc.
http://www.owens.com/
Remarks: this firm sells "Owens On-Line" and
RDS and Associates
http://www.buysellbiz.biz/catalog/guarantee.htm
Remarks: Service includes discrete and non-discrete due diligence. Service is worldwide. RDS will interview intended partners and/or inspect and analyze their locations. This service can also include competitive and customer interviews and analysis.
Standard and Poor's Rating Service
http://www.standardandpoors.com/
Remarks: Provides various credit analysis reports via mail, fax, and online services.
Standard and Poor's Compustat
http://www2.standardandpoors.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=sp/Page/AccessCodePg&cid=1114542484192
Remarks: Provides customized financial and other company data on publicly traded foreign firms.