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Frequently Asked Questions About Media General Financial Services
This section is updated periodically and answers the most frequently asked questions about the
Media General Financial Services, Inc. data.
What is the source of the Media General data?
All financial data are taken from actual company annual reports, 10-K reports,
10-Q reports, interim reports, EDGAR filings, and public relations wire releases.
Price and volume data are based on quotations from the Composite Tape and
NASDAQ Market, as furnished by the Associated Press.
Does Media General report the preliminary earnings that a company often
releases prior to their actual 10-Q or 10-K?
You bet! We recognize the value of timely, accurate data. In pursuit of that, Media General provides the 5 major data items most often reported in the preliminary announcements: (1) revenue; (2) net income; (3) EPS; (4) dividends paid; and (5) shares outstanding. These preliminary data items are immediately integrated into any ratios, growth rates, or other statistics that are calculated on the database.
How often is the database updated?
Everyday; at all times. The price feed comes in nightly, and the fundamental data is updated
everyday as new 10-Qs, 10-Ks, press releases, or earnings reports arrive.
What is the universe of companies covered in the Media General database?
We follow over 8,000 publicly traded companies listed on the NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ (includes
National Market & Small Cap Stocks; does not include OTC Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets).
Where is Media General located?
Media General Financial Services, Inc. is located at 301 East Grace Street, Richmond,
Virginia, 23219. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, Virginia, 23293, but we can always
be found at http://www.mgfs.com.
May I redistribute the data I receive from Media General?
Without a distribution agreement, the answer is no. The data are for the final use of the consumer
and are protected by the same copyright laws as those that govern the software industry.
How can I find out more about Media General and its products?
Waste no more time--give our marketing department a call at 804-775-8000. You can also visit the
products page on our web site at
http://www.mgfs.com/mgprods.htm
or email us at info@mgfs.com.
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