ISM 5451: Managing Information & Technology in the Public Sector

Step 4: Finding Information on Mergers and Acquisitions

Welcome to Step 4 of the ISM 5451:  Step 1 -- Finding Journal Articles in the Public Sector Step 2 -- Finding Data About a Company Step 3 -- Finding Industry Surveys Step 4 -- Finding Information on Mergers and Acquisitions If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms.  Your Name:  Your NSU e-mail address:  Academic Program:  STEP 4 Finding Information on Mergers & Acquisitions Information about mergers and acquisitions and the companies involved is available in several of the library’s subscribed databases including ABI/Inform Complete, LexisNexis Academic and Livedgar. Details of this kind of information are difficult to find using free online search engines, so try the library database first. Now, let us do an exercise using Lexis/Nexis Academic to find business information on mergers or acquisitions. For more information about how to use Lexis/Nexis Academic, take a look at http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/lexis/. Activity 4 Finding Information on Mergers and Acquisitions Go to the Alvin Sherman Library at www.nova.edu/library/main/ and click on the Electronic Resources link at the top of the page. From the drop-down menu, select the "Databases" link and then select "NSU Patron". Under "Browse by database name", select the letter "L". Scroll the list and select "Livedgar - Global Securities Information. When prompted enter your "SharkLink ID" and "SharkLink Password" and then select the Submit button. Scroll to the bottom of the page, select the "I Agree" button and then select "GO". Located in the lower left corner of the page. From the "Main Menu" under "Corporate Finance and M&A", select "Mergers & Acquisitions" Select the "Acquirer" tab, then type in the "name of a company" in the Name box. Select the "Submit" button. Enter the information below:  Name of the company:    What company did it merge with?      For help locating country information, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 4613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also email refdesk@nova.edu Congratulations! You have successfully completed the final step, Step 4, of the ISM 5451. To turn in this portion of the ISM 5451, click on the "Send Information" button below.