S-1 Database

Another vital source of industry research available through KeyValueData is the database of corporate S-1 (initial public offering) filings with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Through KeyValueData’s S-1 Database, valuation professionals can gain access to more than 170,000 SEC S-1 and S-1A filings, while searching and filtering these filings by SIC, filing dates, keywords, Zip Codes, and more. By reviewing relevant S-1 filings, valuators can gain a detailed understanding of the valuation issues that specific company types face, acquire a broad perspective on the subject market, and evaluate competitors in associated industry segments.

In addition to these basic benchmarking functions, the S-1 Database is also one of the most effective tools available for analyzing the opportunities and risks faced by a privately-held company’s industry segment. S-1 filings provide critical insight into both known and possible risk factors, including emerging financial conditions, capitalization and dividend policies, dilution risks, and intended use of proceeds. S-1 filings are also a very useful resource for business valuators who are called upon to serve as expert witnesses because the information contained within these filings allow valuators and expert witnesses the ability to offer clients a higher standard of care.