Worldscope Database Datatype Definitions Guide

Buildings
Issue 6
Alphabetical List of Field Definitions - B
Asset Data, Annual Item; Field 18376
Industrials, Other Financials:
BUILDINGS represent the architectural structure used in a business such as a factory, office complex or
warehouse.
It includes but is not restricted to:
Oil/drilling rigs
Houses
Revaluation of buildings
Footnotes:
A. No standard text
B. Includes land
C. Net of Depreciation
D. Includes Other
Business Description
Descriptive Data, Current Item; Field 06091
All Industries:
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION represents a short and concise description of a company's operations.
Business Description - Extended
Descriptive Data, Current Item; Field 06092
All Industries:
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION - EXTENDED represents a detailed description of a company's operations. It
may include any or all of the following items:
1. A general comment concerning the company's type of business
2. The size of the company, if relevant
4. Number of offices, stores, restaurants, etc.
5. For a multi-bank holding company, the banks held
6. For a manufacturer, products and brands
7. For a retailer, store names
8. Sales breakdown, if available
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