Real-time alerts when signs of risks arise

The Monitor provides alerts in real-time about impending business and financial troubles at public companies and identifies financial statement, governance, compensation, litigation and regulatory matters that threaten shareholder value at those companies. The Monitor also provides a critical review of the earnings quality of the public companies under coverage through the application of industry-specific benchmarking and analytical tools.

The online tool is used by investors to identify concerns at companies of interest to them. Other institutions use the Monitor to get a quick snapshot of areas of concern (such as unexpected executive and board departures, financial restatements, earnings quality issues, corporate governance lapses, litigation with key customers or suppliers) at any one of the more than 4000 companies covered by the Monitor.

Glass Lewis' research team has developed proprietary technology, screening tools and processes that identify and deliver the most important risk-related information to Monitor users. The team's dozen accountants continuously refine Glass Lewis' earnings quality tools and its lawyers investigate and report on critical litigation. In addition, Glass Lewis analysts are available to assist clients interpret and analyze the information delivered by The Monitor.

With Glass Lewis' early risk detection system and its professional analysis and advice, institutions can be sure to know about areas of concern at public companies.