An annual report details a company’s operations and financials. It communicates to shareholders to provide information. The report contains financial statements, business descriptions and significant events. Public companies produce reports including a CEO letter, financial statements, business details, and an auditor’s report. Reading it gives context to evaluate investments.
Key Components
Key components are financial statements, business descriptions and significant events. The auditor’s report independently verifies the financial statements.
Purpose and Format
The format varies but commonly includes a CEO letter, financial statements, operations details and an auditor’s report. It provides financial and operational information.
The sections give a financial and operational picture.
- CEO letter
- Financial statements
- Business operations details
- Auditor’s report
Each part provides a full financial and operational picture over the past year. The auditor’s report independently verifies the financial statements.