In today's volatile business environment, financial service professionals who are responsible for equity research, investment banking, venture capital, and M&A need help with the analysis of companies.  Industrial and technology firms are particularly difficult to analyze because they are often highly diversified with numerous products serving specific market segments.  Where can you go for the information needed to evaluate a target company's fundamentals?

ARC will provide data on the market standing of the company and their competitors to give you improved insight into the business under consideration and a competitive advantage.  This knowledge of their marketing, sales, and products becomes an invaluable tool for risk management and advising clients.

ARC's Investment Information Service delivers the qualitative and quantitative information that is critical to evaluating business fundamentals.  This service helps you comply with SEC requirements to offer independent research, greater rating transparency, and objective analysis.  ARC analysts become an extension to your staff for help with your unique opportunities.  With ARC's IIS, you will have the support you need to address these business investment needs:

• Product and Technology Assessment

• Anticipated Market Shifts

• Analysis of IPOs, Mergers, and Acquisitions

• Business Integration and Rationalization

• Assessment of End User Demand

• Strategic Positioning of the Primary Players

• And more . . .

To provide the information that meets your specific needs, two versions of IIS are available:

• IIS-Enterprise Edition:  Focuses on the software companies that provide enterprise level applications.  Some of the companies covered include IBM, Manhattan Associates, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Savi Technology, Descartes, EXE, and i2 Technologies.

• IIS-Manufacturing Edition:  Industrial companies who provide products and solutions to manufacturing companies are included. Examples are ABB, Danaher, Emerson, Flowserve, GE, Honeywell, Invensys, Parker Hannifin, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Tyco, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba.

The deliverables that you will receive on a weekly or monthly basis will relate to the topic areas above. You can, however, ask our analysts questions on any topic, regardless of the advisory service you choose.

For more information on how ARC's Advisory Services can help you contact us today.