Over the past year, violently whipsawing prices have made it clear that there is a lot of risk surrounding commodities. Almost all companies rely on some sort of commodity input for their value chains. The range of commodity uses is staggering – everyone from automakers (needing metals), to packaging companies (requiring chemicals), to delivery services (using oil products) relies on them.  As a result, this 10-K season, filers need to meticulously disclose the risks they face arising from the prices of commodities. To this end, we at Westlaw Business have compiled a list of resources to assist you as you prepare your 2009 10-Ks.

Published: March 12, 2009