| What information is included in the Databases? |
| There is a wealth of contact information and financial data available in the FORTUNE Databases. |
View the information contained in the FORTUNE 500 and 1000 Databases. |
View the information contained in the Global 500 Database. |
View the information contained in the Fastest-Growing Companies Database. |
View the information contained in the Datastore Collection. |
What formats are the Databases available in? |
| Databases are available in:
Microsoft Excel file format (files are created in Microsoft Excel 5.0/95)
The file formats are compatible with both PC and Macintosh platforms.
If you do not wish to download the files (which is the quickest way to receive the data) or if you pay via a method other than credit card, you will receive the Databases on 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM. |
Into which programs can the information be imported? |
| The Databases can be used immediately in most leading spreadsheet, database, and contact management programs. You can use the files in Excel, Lotus, Act!, Access, Palm Pilot, or any spreadsheet or database program that can import Excel files. |
When are the Databases updated? |
FORTUNE Databases are comprehensively updated in concurrence with the annual publication of the appropriate list in FORTUNE Magazine:
FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE 1000—
The current FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE 1000 were published in the April 5, 2004 issue of FORTUNE Magazine and contain company financial data for the fiscal year ended on or before Jan. 31, 2004.
FORTUNE Executive Contact Names are updated regularly throughout the year.
FORTUNE Global 500—
The current FORTUNE Global 500 was published in the July 26, 2004 issue of FORTUNE Magazine and contains company financial data for the fiscal year ended on or before March 31, 2004. FORTUNE Executive Contact Names are updated regularly throughout the year.
FORTUNE Executive Contact Names are updated regularly throughout the year.
Fastest-Growing Companies—
The current Fastest-Growing Companies Database is comprised of three unique lists—FORTUNE's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies (published in the September 6, 2004 issue), FORTUNE Small Business' Fastest-Growing Small Companies (published in the July/August 2004 issue), and Business 2.0's 100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies (published in the June 2004 issue). The lists are determined by how companies rank among several growth criteria including revenue and total return. FORTUNE's Fastest-Growing Companies contains company financial data for the previous four quarters at the time of publication. FORTUNE Small Business' Fastest-Growing Small Companies and Business 2.0's Fastest-Growing Technology Companies contains company financial data for four quarters ending on or about December 31, 2003.
FORTUNE Executive Contact Names are updated regularly throughout the year.
Bookmark the FORTUNE Datastore Home Page and check back periodically for product updates. |
How can I customize my Database? |
You can add up to four sets of FORTUNE Executive Contact Names to the FORTUNE 500, 1000, and Global 500 Databases. Each set is comprised of the top executive in one of the following four areas: Finance, Technology, Communications, and Human Resources.
More details on this offering are available here.
Databases are offered only as complete sets of 500 companies (FORTUNE 500 and FORTUNE Global 500) or 1000 companies (FORTUNE 1000).
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How does FORTUNE compile a list? What criteria have to be met? |
All U.S.-based public and private companies that file all or parts of their financial results with a government agency are eligible for the FORTUNE 1000 and the Global 500. Companies are then ranked according to revenue. Subsidiaries of foreign companies incorporated in the U.S. are excluded from the FORTUNE 1000.
To make FORTUNE's Fastest-Growing Companies list companies have to be based in the U.S., have been publicly traded for at least three years, and have a market capitalization of at least $50 million. At a minimum, firms had to show 20% annual growth over three years in revenue and EPS, and positive earnings in the latest quarter and for the last four combined at the time of publication. The final order derives from the sum of the rankings of growth in revenue, EPS, and total stock market return over three years.
FORTUNE Small Business' Fastest-Growing Small Companies list considers only public companies with $200 million or less in revenues for 2003 and a stock price greater than $1 per share. Companies were ranked on the basis of three criteria: earnings growth, revenue growth, and total stock return including dividends over the past three years. (Note: This year's list excludes real estate firms and banks, which became disproportionately represented as a result of historically low interest rates.)
Business 2.0's Fastest-Growing Technology Companies list consists of tech companies that have at least $50 million in revenue, have positive cash flow over the most recently reported 12 months, and have been publicly traded for at least three years. The companies are ranked using a combination of four financial criteria: growth in revenue, profit, and operating cash flow during the past three years, and the 12-month stock market return. (Cash flow growth counts for 40% of a company's ranking. Each of the other criteria counts for 20%.)
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Do you offer a list that extends beyond the FORTUNE 1000 companies (i.e., 1000-2000 companies)? |
| We do not currently offer a list of companies beyond the FORTUNE 1000 list. Our products are based on our lists as published in FORTUNE magazine. |
Do you offer your list categorized by industry only? By state? |
| While we do not offer a list specifically categorized by city, state, or industry, our Databases are presented in excel worksheets, making the data easy to sort and analyze. Therefore, a user can easily sort the data by state, city, industry, or revenues. In addition, worksheet tabs in the spreadsheet summarize data by city, state, and industry. |
Do you offer historical lists? |
| Please e-mail us at datastore@fortune.com for information about our historical database offerings. |
Are other lists available? |
| The Datastore currently offers the FORTUNE 500, FORTUNE 1000, Global 500, and the Fastest-Growing Companies Database. However, we may offer additional lists in the future. Please check back for updates. |
Do FORTUNE databases include information on company subsidiaries or other company locations? |
| The financial information listed is on the company as a whole and contact infomation is for corporate headquarters. There is no breakout for their subsidiaries or other offices. |
How many U.S. companies are in the Global 500? |
| There are approximately 189 U.S. companies that appear in the Global 500 (these companies may also appear in the FORTUNE 1000 list). |
Are the phone numbers and postal addresses on the lists personal or corporate? Do the lists provide e-mail addresses? |
| Lists include corporate headquarter phone numbers, addresses, and website information, but not direct phone numbers nor e-mail addresses. |
What type of contacts do the "FORTUNE Executive Contact Names" include? |
| The FORTUNE Executive Contact Names collection offers top-level executive contacts in four areas: Finance, Technology, Communications/Public Relations, and Human Resources. Titles include: CFO for "Finance", CIO or CTO for "Technology", VP of Public Relations or VP of Communications for "Communications", and VP of HR for "Human Resources". The CEO name is included with all FORTUNE list purchases. |
Must I purchase the entire list if I only want the contact information? |
| We currently offer our lists in their entirety—the financial information will be included in any list you purchase. |
Why isn't my company listed? The data on my company does not seem correct, how can I get it corrected? |
| FORTUNE Databases are comprehensively updated in concurrence with the publication of the appropriate list in FORTUNE Magazine. If you would like to notify the editors of an error, please send an e-mail to datastore@fortune.com and your correspondence will be forwarded appropriately. |
Can I order the Databases over the phone or by fax?
Can I order the Databases using a purchase order?
Can I pay for the Databases using a check? |
While downloading the Databases and paying securely via secure credit card transaction is the quickest and simplest way to receive a database, all of them are available for offline purchase in diskette and CD-ROM format.
To purchase offline, choose the products you wish to purchase here and select "Other payment methods" when presented with payment options. You will then be asked to choose an offline payment option (credit card, check, purchase order) and to fax your order.
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When ordering online from the FORTUNE Datastore, how can I be sure that my credit card number is secure? |
We use three distinct technologies to provide secure credit card transactions over the Internet:
VeriSign certificates—This confirms our identification.
SSL communication to your browser—This encrypts all private information being sent to us from you.
CyberCash secure backend processing—This allows us to communicate your transaction to our bank as securely as possible.
At no time is your credit card at risk of being observed over the Internet. |
How will I receive a receipt for my FORTUNE Datastore purchase? |
When ordering online, you will be presented with a printable receipt once the transaction has been finalized. If you order offline, a receipt will be mailed to you when payment has been received.
Whether you order online or offline you will receive an e-mail confirming the order. |
How much do the Databases cost? What discounts are available? |
All of the Databases are priced in U.S. dollars as follows:
FORTUNE 500—$499
Global 500—$499
FORTUNE 1000—$899
Fastest-Growing Companies—$349
You will receive a discount when you purchase the Global 500 at the same time as the FORTUNE 500 or FORTUNE 1000. more info
You will receive a discount when you purchase Fastest-Growing Companies with any other list more info
Up to four sets of FORTUNE Executive Contact Names for the FORTUNE 500, FORTUNE 1000, and Global 500 Databases are available. Each additional set of FORTUNE Executive Contact Names for the FORTUNE 500 and Global 500 costs $99; each additional set of FORTUNE Executive Contact Names for the FORTUNE 1000 costs $189.
You will receive a discount when you purchase all four sets of FORTUNE Executive Contact Names for any database. more info |
| How many times can I use the database for a mailing or telemarketing campaign? |
| You have unlimited rights to use the contact information for mailing or telemarketing purposes, but you do not have the right to forward the list to other users to or reprint the list for distribution. |
Can I, or my organization, have multiple users of the Database? |
| Please be advised that while you have unlimited rights to use the contact information for mailing or telemarketing purposes, the Database itself may only be installed on one individual's computer. Duplicate copies of the Database may NOT be made. If you have/need multiple users of the Database, contact us at datastore@fortune.com and we will arrange a site license for your group. |
Is there a subscription plan available? |
| Currently, we do not offer a subscription service to notify you of updates to our lists. Please continue to visit our website for future enhancements. |
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Can I post information from the FORTUNE Datastore on my company's website?
| All of the information in FORTUNE Databases is the property of Time Inc. and cannot be used on your company's website without securing our permission. Please contact us at datastore@fortune.com for permission restrictions and pricing. |
Can I add information from the FORTUNE Databases to my company's existing database and re-sell it? |
| All of the information that comprises the Databases of the FORTUNE Datastore is the copyrighted work of FORTUNE and cannot be re-sold. |
Can I use the information in my report, term paper, research brief, etc.? |
You may use portions of the information contained within the Databases of the FORTUNE Datastore as long as FORTUNE is credited as follows:
For commercial publication or use of substantial portions of the Databases in a work, please contact us at datastore@fortune.com |
Do you send e-mail notifications informing customers of new updates? |
| Currently, we do not offer a subscription service to notify you of updates to our lists. Please continue to visit our website for future enhancements. FORTUNE Executive Contact Names are updated regularly throughout the year so that the most current contacts are available for purchase. |
Can I upgrade my list from the FORTUNE 500 to the FORTUNE 1000? |
| Yes. Please contact us at datastore@fortune.com. |
Now that I have the list, can I purchase additional contact information? |
| Yes. Please contact us at datastore@fortune.com. |
What version of Excel can I use to view the Databases? |
| The Databases can be opened using Excel version 5.0 or higher. |
