Should include the following-

-History

-Product line

-% of market shares

-Target markets

-Region of operation

-Corporate structure & Governance (size of Board of Directors, and corporate Officers)

-General risk to this industry and specific product

-Executive compensation- % of labor costs

-Top executive compensation

-General budget outline- State % for research and development, marketing etc

– Significant issues in the last few years, and significant product recalls / regulatory issues

-Significant pending legal proceedings / law suits

-Layoff and hiring history since 2008

-Recent press releases- both corporate and general media coverage

-Future forecast for this industry and specific company