Worldscope Database Datatype Definitions Guide

Timeliness
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Introduction to Worldscope
each analyst's and country group’s work, generating regular performance and quality
reports for management, supervisors and analysts.
Timeliness is always one of Worldscope's key concerns and we strive to reduce the
delay between publication of information and its availability to Worldscope users.
Timeliness involves issues such as filing requirements, the publication delay allowed
to companies in various jurisdictions, and the speed with which Worldscope acquires
any published documentation from the company or the local stock exchange.
Worldscope prioritizes the collection, analysis, and input of company information
based on two key criteria.
First, priority is given to companies within a country with membership in one of a set
of major global benchmark indices or local key indices.
Second, all companies within a country are prioritized by market capitalization or
indicators of investor interest with the largest companies or companies having more
than 5 individual broker forecasts updated first.
To ensure robust screening and sampling during peak reporting periods, preliminary
data is updated from news sources. All companies also have Fast Update fields
(approximately 100 key statement items) updated prior to the input of full Annual
reports. Interim data is supported by both news and stock exchange sources and
fuller interim documents where available
These issues are discussed further in the section Frequently Asked Questions.
The provision of support to clients in the use of our information is a major part of a
Worldscope subscription, and is available in many forms.
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