Records information necessary to process this request.

A number assigned by the calling application to uniquely identify this request.

The date and time when this request was created. When the request is from an intermediary, such as a workflow manager or service bus, this is the date and time when the message was sent to the D&B function, i.e., the date and time when the xml document was created by the requesting intermediary.

A number that identifies the system or the software application from where this request originated. / A number used to uniquely identfy the D&B business segment or delivery channel from where this request originated.

Records data relating to requests for a product. This may include such details as the product required, the subject about which the product should be produced, the content of the product.

Records data that allows the customer to specify identifying information about the subject being inquired, e.g., the DUNS Number, the address, the telephone number.

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO)identifying the country of the inquired subject.

Records data that allows the customer to specify the details of the requested product. This may include details such as the identifier of the product, the language in which the product needs to be rendered, the format in which the product needs to be rendered.

A D&B code value that defines the language in which the customer wants this product to be rendered.

Possible values: 39 [English]

Possible values: 6332 [Credit Decision]; 6333 [Assessment of credit solvency for intended business connection]; 6334 [Assessment of credit solvency for ongoing business connection]; 6335 [Debt Collection]; 6336 [Commercial Credit Insurance]; 6337 [Insurance Contract]; 6338 [Leasing Agreement]; 6339 [Rental Agreement]

Element, Optional

Possible values: true; false

When 'true' indicates that the customer has requested that D&B return the data for the headquarters when the requested organization is a Branch. When 'false' indicates that the customer has not requested that D&B return the data for the headquarters when the requested organization is a Branch; however as this is the assumed condition there is no requirement to create this tag to represent this fact. Note: There are D&B WorldWide Network operations where the headquarters information will be returned automatically, regardless of the customer request.

Possible values: true; false

Possible values: true; false

When 'true' the duration to archive the data is to be extended. Note: There is an additional cost for extending the archival period of the data purchased. When 'false' the duration to archive the data is not to be extended.

Possible values: true; false

Records data that allows the customer to specify information to be linked to the request in order to support subsequent order reconciliation.

A freeform reference string provided by the customer to be linked to the product in order to support subsequent order reconciliation.

Text that is filled in by customer and commonly contains requesting individual or department name, or customer's own account/reference number and/or name for the case on which the product was provided.This text is a reference used during the billing process.

Records data about the product ordered by the customer and data about the organization on which the customer has placed this order.

Records data about an organization, a legal or commercial entity established to provide products and/or services in the marketplace or to the community.

Records high level information about the subject such as the primary language of the subject and the primary currency in which this subject trades. When the subject is an organizantion, this may also include details such as DUNS Number.

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

Monitor Path: //Organization /SubjectHeader /DUNSNumber

An entry loop that repeats multiple times to allow the recording of changes to the D-U-N-S number over time. This section may include reasons for the change.

An entry loop records the type of special handling a subject is to receive from D&B (or a D&B partner, e.g., IBM, Bonnier) e.g., the subject is not to be contacted by us, by calling or any other means, at the organization's request.

Records the address details for a subject. An address is the designation of a place where a subject can be located or may be communicated with, e.g., primary address, registered address, mailing address.

An entry loop to allow the recording of a single primary or physical address of the subject in multiple languages and/or writing scripts. For an organization this is the principal address at which the organization is located. For an individual, this is the home address.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of several lines where each address line contains one or more named address elements. Examples of named address elements are Street Name, Street Number, Building Name, Estate Name. They are called “lines” because an addres can be divided into multiple lines. When there are multiple lines the sequence of the lines must be preserved.

Text that records the street address components as it would be presented on an address label. This includes, but is not limited to, details such as street name, street number, building name, estate name.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

The name of the town or city recognized by the Postal Authority for delivering mail.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), identifying the country for this address.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

Text recording the name of a village, town or suburb where this is not a Primary Town/City. For example, 'Booker' in Booker, High Wycombe.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

An identifier used by the local country Postal Authority to identify a particular geographic location. For example, in Belgium, Postal Code 9000 identifies the town of GHENT.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

The shortened name of the locally governed area which forms part of a centrally governed nation. For example 'NJ' for the US State New Jersey within Country United States of America.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

An entry loop records the basis upon which the subject inhabits the premises at the address, e.g., owns, rents, leases.

Text specifies the terms under which this subject occupies the premises (i.e., one or more facilities) at the primary address, e.g., owned, rented or leased.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /PrimaryAddress

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of address which is mainly utilized for the purpose of mail delivery. This usually includes a Post Office Box number or similar mailing details.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of several lines where each address line contains one or more named address elements. Examples of named address elements are Street Name, Street Number, Building Name, Estate Name. They are called “lines” because an addres can be divided into multiple lines. When there are multiple lines the sequence of the lines must be preserved.

Text that records the street address components as it would be presented on an address label. This includes, but is not limited to, details such as street name, street number, building name, estate name.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

The name of the town or city recognized by the Postal Authority for delivering mail.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), identifying the country for this address.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

An identifier used by the local country Postal Authority to identify a particular geographic location. For example, in Belgium, Postal Code 9000 identifies the town of GHENT.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

The shortened name of the locally governed area which forms part of a centrally governed nation. For example 'NJ' for the US State New Jersey within Country United States of America.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Location /MailingAddress

Records information about the different modes of Telecommunication addresses used by a subject for external contact purposes. The modes of communication include telephone, fax, e-mail, web address.

An entry loop which can allow multiple Telephone contact information used for voice communication with the subject.

A sequence of digits used by the subject for voice communication in a public switched telephone network.This sequence of digits includes the area code or city code.Note: This number does not include the International Dialing Code and Domestic Dialing Code.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Telecommunication

The country calling code assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) required to connect to this Telecommunication Number of the subject country when dialing from outside the subject country; e.g., '1' for the US, '44' for the UK, '91' for India.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Telecommunication

When turned ON (set to TRUE), it indicates that telecommunication number cannot be connected to successfully.When turned OFF (set to FALSE), it indicates that telecommunication number can be connected to successfully.When set to NULL, it indicates that D&B does not know whether the telecommunication number can be connected to successfully.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Telecommunication

An entry loop which can allow multiple Facsimile contact information used for data communication with the subject.

A sequence of digits used by the subject for voice communication in a public switched telephone network.This sequence of digits includes the area code or city code.Note: This number does not include the International Dialing Code and Domestic Dialing Code.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Telecommunication

The country calling code assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) required to connect to this Telecommunication Number of the subject country when dialing from outside the subject country; e.g., '1' for the US, '44' for the UK, '91' for India.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Telecommunication

Records a standardized view the financial results of a subject usually extracted from a set of accounts. This includes the financial period to which those results apply, the terms of its audited status, whether is fiscal or estimated, whether it is a group/consolidated or individual statement etc. The identifying data for the financial statement (e.g. The financial period to which it refers) and the 70 D&B global standard financial items are recorded in the 'Statement' aggregate. Additionally the full granular view of the financial statement may be recorded in the 'Financial Statement Schedule' sub-aggregation.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to record highlights of the financial statements (Balance sheet, Income statement, cash flow statement etc.) across years and gives a snapshot view of how the company has been performing on items in these financial statements.

The date when the accounting period ended. If the Reliability Code denotes the figures are projected (future), then this is the date when the accounting period will end.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /KeyFinancialFiguresOverview /StatementHeaderDetails /FinancialStatementToDate

The three-letter code, published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), identifying the type of money that is primarily used by this subject

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /KeyFinancialFiguresOverview /StatementHeaderDetails /CurrencyISOAlpha3Code

Text which identifies the unit of size in which the financial summary figures are provided, e.g., in 1,000s; in 1,000,000s. The financial figures should be populated to the record with the 000's or 000,000's omitted, e.g., If Sales are 54398 with 000's omitted then the figure of 54398 (NOT 54398000) should be populated.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /KeyFinancialFiguresOverview /StatementHeaderDetails /UnitOfSizeText @DNBCodeValue

Records the period of the Financial Summary when this cannot be expressed using 'Summary Date' and 'Number of Months'

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /KeyFinancialFiguresOverview /StatementHeaderDetails /FinancialPeriodDuration

The monetary value of income received from customers from the sale of the business' goods and/or services. This means it is the gross sales minus any returns, rebates/discounts, allowances for damages or shortages, shipping expenses passed on to the customer, and amounts due where there is not a reasonable expectation of collection.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /KeyFinancialFiguresOverview /SalesRevenueAmount @UnitOfSize

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to record information characterizing an organization's financial health, such as its operation results (over a specified period of time), the ownership equity in the business, its money management (at a point in time), and derived ratios that give insight into its profitability, solvency, liquidity, and other characteristics. The financial figures may be provided as actual or estimated figures by the subject, an outside source, or modeled by D&B. It may cover a single organization or multiple related organizations. The figures may be qualified based on the auditor's remarks.

NOTE: Historical financial data is not available for all countries other than the US. For some countries, only very limited financial data is available.

Records high level information which either identifies the presence of a financial statement for the subject or is derived from multiple financial statements.

The date when the accounting period ended. If the Reliability Code denotes the figures are projected (future), then this is the date when the accounting period will end.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /FinancialStatement

The three-letter code, published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO), identifying the type of money that is primarily used by this subject

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /FinancialStatement

Text which identifies the unit of size in which the financial summary figures are provided, e.g., in 1,000s; in 1,000,000s. The financial figures should be populated to the record with the 000's or 000,000's omitted, e.g., If Sales are 54398 with 000's omitted then the figure of 54398 (NOT 54398000) should be populated.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /FinancialStatement

Records the period of the Financial Summary when this cannot be expressed using 'Summary Date' and 'Number of Months'

Monitor Path: //Organization /Financial /FinancialStatement

Records the different names of the organization by which it is known as well as names of other organizations that have a similar name to this organization.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a single name by which the organization is primarily known / identified in different languages and/or writing scripts.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationName /OrganizationPrimaryName @RegisteredNameIndicator /OrganizationName

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a name which an organization trades under for commercial purposes, although its registered, legal name, used for contracts and other formal situations, may be another.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationName /TradeStyleName

Records fundamental information about a Subject which may vary over time.

An entry loop that can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of various parts that the Subject plays as a member of an ownership structured family tree.

Text describing the part that the Subject plays as a member of an ownership structured family tree, e.g., a branch, division, a parent, headquarters, subsidiary, global ultimate, domestic ultimate.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationDetail /FamilyTreeMemberRole

When turned ON (set to TRUE) it indicates that this organization is not a member of a legal family tree. This means it cannot play the role of a subsidiary, parent, headquarters or branch; i.e., FamilyTreeMemberRoleText cannot be present.When turned OFF (set to FALSE) it indicates that this organization is a member of a legal family tree. In this condition the FamilyTreeMemberRoleText must be present.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationDetail /StandaloneOrganizationIndicator

The date when the current owners took over this business.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationDetail /ControlOwnershipDate

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationDetail /OperatingStatusText @DNBCodeValue

The year when operations undertaken by the organization commenced.

Monitor Path: //Organization /OrganizationDetail /OrganizationStartYear

Records the constitutional status of a subject as defined under the laws of a country E.g.; Limited Company, Partnership, co-operative Society and the Stock Equity or share structure employed by a business according to the legal form and rules of incorporation. The owners of the stock or shares are the owners of the business.

Monitor Path: //Organization /RegisteredDetail /IncorporationYear

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow recording of the identifiers issued by organizations to uniquely identify subjects. The issuing organization may be a Registration Authority, Government Department or Commercial Enterprise E.g. Chamber of Commerce numbers, VAT numbers, etc.

A number assigned by an external body or by D&B which either uniquely identifies or helps to identify an organization.

Monitor Path: //Organization /RegisteredDetail /OrganizationIdentificationNumberDetail @DNBCodeValue /OrganizationIdentificationNumber

Records the details on the current legal form of a subject.

Text that describes the legal form or structure of a business, as registered with government authorities, e.g., partnership, corporation, private limited company, government department, proprietorship.

Monitor Path: //Organization /RegisteredDetail /LegalFormDetails /LegalFormText @DNBCodeValue

Records the business activities in which an organization is actively engaged using standardized coding schemes such as European NACE and U.S. Standard Industry Classifications (SIC). Examples of business activities are: commercial printing, legal services, drug store, sheet metalwork fabricator.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of several business activities in which an organization is actively engaged using standardized coding schemes such as European NACE and U.S. Standard Industry Classifications (SIC).

An alphanumeric value identifying a business activity based on the scheme specified by the typeText. For instance, 1611 represents the highway and street construction industry in the U.S. SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) system. Clarification Note: These are generally external codes created by an external authoritative body, like the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but D&B may have created extensions to more precisely define an activity, as in the case of the SIC 2+2 (the last 4 digits of an 8-digit SIC).

Monitor Path: //Organization /IndustryCode /IndustryCode @DNBCodeValue

Text that describes the business activity based on the scheme specified by the attribute typeText. E.g., 'highway and street construction' is the description of industry code 1611 in the U.S. SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) system.

A number which may be used to define the order in which this industry code should be presented relative to other industry codes of the same type where the lower the number the earlier the data is presented.

Records the description of operations continued by a business including market information such as the number of customers, agency details and import/ export details.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of several different descriptions of operations continued by a business in different languages.

Records the textual description of operations continued by a business.

Monitor Path: //Organization /ActivitiesAndOperations /LineOfBusinessDetails

Records the details of several different countries or international regions from which the subject imports, and the percentage of the subject’s annual purchases that are made in each of those locations.

When turned ON (set to TRUE) it indicates that the subject company imports a quantity of goods from other countries.

Monitor Path: //Organization /ActivitiesAndOperations /ImportDetails /ImportIndicator

Records the details of several different countries or international regions to which the subject exports, and the percentage of the subject’s annual sales that are made in each of those locations.

When turned ON (set to TRUE) it indicates that the subject company exports a quantity of goods to other countries.

Monitor Path: //Organization /ActivitiesAndOperations /ExportDetails /ExportIndicator

Records information about the number of people engaged by an organization to perform its business operations. Several different Employee Figures for a subject could be recorded, e.g., consolidated, individual entity, headquarters only. A further breakdown of employee figures is recorded based on employment basis (e.g., full time, part time, contract) and/or employee category (e.g., clerical, management, marketing, sales, blue collar).

Records current employee data which includes all employees who are engaged in the operations of the legal entity (including employees located at branch locations) as well as all employees who are engaged in the operations of every direct descendant in its family tree (based on controlling interest). I.e. Subsidiaries.  Note: An organization which is classified by D&B as a branch location cannot have an "Consolidated" employee figure.

A number that defines how many people are directly engaged and paid by the organization to perform or support its business operations.

Monitor Path: //Organization /EmployeeFigures /ConsolidatedEmployeeDetails /TotalEmployeeQuantity

Records the relationship between the subject and the next subject UP in the family tree. E.g. Its Parent, HQ, Joint Parent or shareholder. Also records names, addresses and registration numbers for the related subject. This data topic may also be used to record the details of the relationship between the subject and the business founder; however if a simple textual reference to the business founder is all that is required then the 'Started By' element in 'Subject Details' should be used

Records information about the top most business in the family tree, tracing each parent up to its own parent. For example, Company A is a business based in the US and has company B as its parent also in the US. In turn company B is owned by company C, also in the US, which is owned by company D which is in the UK. Thus the Global Ultimate of this family tree (and therefore of each member of the family tree) is Company D.

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /GlobalUltimateOrganization /DUNSNumber

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a single name by which the organization is primarily known / identified in different languages and/ or writing scripts.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/ or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /GlobalUltimateOrganization /OrganizationPrimaryName /OrganizationName

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO)identifying the country of the inquired subject.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /GlobalUltimateOrganization /CountryISOAlpha2Code

Records information about the last business in the tree, when reviewing upwards, which is in the same country as the other subject. For example, Company A is a business based in the US and has company B as its parent also in the US. In turn company B is owned by company C, also in the US, which is owned by company D which is in the UK. Thus the Domestic Ultimate of Company A is actually Company C as this is the last business in the parent chain which is in the US

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /DomesticUltimateOrganization /DUNSNumber

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a single name by which the organization is primarily known / identified in different languages and/ or writing scripts.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /DomesticUltimateOrganization /OrganizationPrimaryName /OrganizationName

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO)identifying the country of the inquired subject.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /DomesticUltimateOrganization /CountryISOAlpha2Code

Records information about the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise.

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /HeadquartersOrganization /DUNSNumber

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a single name by which the organization is primarily known / identified in different languages and/or writing scripts.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/ or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /HeadquartersOrganization /OrganizationPrimaryName /OrganizationName

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO)identifying the country of the inquired subject.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /HeadquartersOrganization /CountryISOAlpha2Code

Records information about the organization which owns more than 50% of the subject and the organization at the very top of the legal family.

The D-U-N-S Number is D&B's identification number, which provides unique identification of this organization, in accordance with the Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S).

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /ParentOrganization /DUNSNumber

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of a single name by which the organization is primarily known / identified in different languages and/ or writing scripts.

Text recording a name of this organization in the specified language and/ or writing script.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /ParentOrganization /OrganizationPrimaryName @RegisteredNameIndicator /OrganizationName

The two-letter country code, defined in the ISO 3166-1 scheme published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO)identifying the country of the inquired subject.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Linkage /ParentOrganization /CountryISOAlpha2Code

Records insightful and value added information on organizations, such as: - recommendations on how much credit to extend to them, - assessments of their liquidity, - concise evaluations of their performance and behavior, - predictions on the risk of conducting business with them. The predictive scores are usually calculated and assigned by D&B, but such assessments may also be recorded when assigned by third parties.

Text that specifies if D&B has any information that may reflect unfavorably on this organization, e.g., clear, incomplete, management, business.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Assessment /HistoryRatingText @DNBCodeValue

Monitor Path: //Organization /Assessment /USPatriotActComplianceRiskScore /ComplianceRiskClassIndex

The compliance risk index is intended to provide organizations subject to the USA Patriot Act with an additional tool in performing compliance risk based assessment of trading partners. The Index is a numeric value that represents an aggregation of weighted risk flags, assigned through a proprietary rules based algorithm. Values range form 0 to ~255. Higher Index values represent a higher perceived level of risk.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Assessment /USPatriotActComplianceRiskScore /ComplianceRiskIndex

Monitor Path: //Organization /Assessment /ProofOfRightCount

Records references or opinions in terms of the timeliness of payment, the amounts of the transactions and the terms of sale applied to the transactions and summarized views of this data that involves the subject either as a buyer or supplier of goods or services.

Records trade data where the subject is a purchaser of good or services.

Records subject's current Paydex Score. A calculated element summarizing the payment habits of a subject based on trade experiences obtained from its suppliers.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the numeric value assigned to an organization by a D&B algorithm, assessing the organization's ability to meet future obligations of a particular monetary range based on the twenty four most recent months of trade experiences as of the current month, from different sources.

A calculated element summarizing the payment habits of a subject based on trade experiences obtained from its suppliers over the last 3 months.

The number of payment experiences that contributed to this payment index score. As an example, the score may have been derived from 18 payment experiences from various suppliers.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the numeric value assigned to an organization by a D&B algorithm, assessing the organization's ability to meet future obligations of a particular monetary range based on the trade experiences during a time period that cannot be specified.

The date marking the end of the time period covered by the payment performance score.

A calculated element summarizing the payment habits of a subject based on trade experiences obtained from its suppliers over the last 3 months.

The number of payment experiences that contributed to this payment index score. As an example, the score may have been derived from 18 payment experiences from various suppliers.

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of the payment-based derived data that has been summarized for a purchaser. Each occurrence of this aggregate represents a single derived data element and its value.

Records the details of the data required to calculate the derived value considering twenty four months data.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the results of summarizing the payments made by the subjects.

A number specifying how many complete months (e.g., 3, 12) of payment experience data contributed to this account summary. The full summary period is through the Experience Date and therefore includes data that may extend somewhat beyond the number of months specified here. For example, if the value here is 3, meaning 3 months, and the experience date is July 5, 2008, then the summary period is from April 1st through July 4th, or in other words, the complete months of April, May, and June, plus the first four days of July.

Records the details of the highest amount from each of a subject’s accounts that was extended to it on the expectation of payment within the agreed upon terms.

The greatest monetary figure owed to the supplier by the subject over the period of time specified by the Summary Period.

Records the details of the data required to calculate the derived value without considering the period.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the results of summarizing the payments made by the subjects.

A number specifying how many complete months (e.g., 3, 12) of payment experience data contributed to this account summary. The full summary period is through the Experience Date and therefore includes data that may extend somewhat beyond the number of months specified here. For example, if the value here is 3, meaning 3 months, and the experience date is July 5, 2008, then the summary period is from April 1st through July 4th, or in other words, the complete months of April, May, and June, plus the first four days of July.

Records the details of the highest amount from each of a subject’s accounts that was extended to it on the expectation of payment within the agreed upon terms.

The greatest monetary figure owed to the supplier by the subject over the period of time specified by the Summary Period.

Records references or opinions in terms of the timeliness of payment, the amounts of the transactions and the terms of sale applied to the transactions and summarized views of this data that involves the subject either as a buyer or supplier of goods or services.

Records trade data where the subject is a purchaser of good or services.

Records subject's current Paydex Score. A calculated element summarizing the payment habits of a subject based on trade experiences obtained from its suppliers.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the numeric value assigned to an organization by a D&B algorithm, assessing the organization's ability to meet future obligations of a particular monetary range based on the twelve most recent months of trade experiences as of the current month, from different sources.

A calculated element summarizing the payment habits of a subject based on trade experiences obtained from its suppliers over the last 3 months.

Monitor Path: //Organization /BusinessTrading /Purchaser /CurrentPaydexScore /TwelveMonthsPaydex /PaydexScore

The number of payment experiences that contributed to this payment index score. As an example, the score may have been derived from 18 payment experiences from various suppliers.

Monitor Path: //Organization /BusinessTrading /Purchaser /CurrentPaydexScore /TwelveMonthsPaydex /TotalPaymentExperiencesUsedCount

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of the payment-based derived data that has been summarized for a purchaser. Each occurrence of this aggregate represents a single derived data element and its value.

Records the details of the data required to calculate the derived value considering twelve months data.

An entry loop which can repeat to allow the recording of the results of summarizing the payments made by the subjects.

Records the details of the highest amount from each of a subject’s accounts that was extended to it on the expectation of payment within the agreed upon terms.

The greatest monetary figure owed to the supplier by the subject over the period of time specified by the Summary Period.

Monitor Path: //Organization /BusinessTrading /Purchaser /PurchaserDerivedData

Monitor Path: //Organization /BusinessTrading /Purchaser /PurchaserDerivedData

Records details of the Principals (e.g., President, Vice President, Directors) and Managers responsible for the business strategy, decision making and day to day running of the subjects operations. This includes names, addresses and identification numbers of the principals. Whilst a principal will usually be an individual in some countries it is legally acceptable for a registered business entity to act as a principal in another business. This excludes shareholders and similar owners who are not responsible for the management of the organization but includes proprietors and partners who, whilst owners, are also generally the principals running the business.

Records the details of the most important principal.

Records the different names for the Principal.

Monitor Path: //Organization /PrincipalsAndManagement /MostSeniorPrincipal

Monitor Path: //Organization /PrincipalsAndManagement /MostSeniorPrincipal

An entry loop which can repeat multiple times to allow the recording of the name used by the organization to describe this person's job, e.g., Leader Global Communication, Manager National Technical Support Center.

Text that denotes a position held by the principal or manager.

Monitor Path: //Organization /PrincipalsAndManagement /MostSeniorPrincipal

Records information about subjects' categorization into Socio Economic or Statistical groups.

When turned ON (set to TRUE), it indicates that this organization is certified as a small business. A small business is an entity that is usually privately owned and operated, with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales. Small businesses are normally privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorship. The legal definition of small" varies by country and by industry

Monitor Path: //Organization /SocioEconomicIdentification /SmallBusinessIndicator

Records the information about events that have either involved or affected the subject (usually an organization, but sometimes an individual who is an owner or principal of an organization). It covers legal events, significant events and financing events.

Records legal actions targeting the subject, such as criminal proceedings, protested bills, county court judgments, receivership, bankruptcies.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /LegalEvents /ClaimsIndicator

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /LegalEvents /SuitsAndOrJudgmentsIndicator

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /LegalEvents /CriminalProceedingsIndicator

The total number of all legal events of the type covered by this summary.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /LegalEvents /DebarmentsInformation /DebarmentsSummary /TotalFilingCount

When turned ON (set to TRUE) it indicates that open bankruptcy, receivership liquidation or equivalent exist in the D&B database for this subject. When turned OFF (set to FALSE),it indicates that no open bankruptcy, receivership liquidation or equivalent exist in the D&B database for this subject.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /LegalEvents /FinancialEmbarrassmentIndicator

Records the information about the events which have occurred and directly affect the subject's finances. For example, the means by which moneys are obtained by the subject, financial securities which have been filed which affect the subject.

When turned ON (set to TRUE), it indicates that open secured filings such as secured charges/ mortgages pledging or equivalent exist in the D&B database.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /FinancingEvents /SecuredFilingsIndicator

Records information about key events which may affect the subject. It covers such things as: natural disasters (e.g., floods, hurricane), accidents (e.g., chemical spillage), major events at the business (e.g., change of control, business interruption, awarded contract), societal events (e.g., war, civil disturbance).

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /SignificantEvents /DisasterSpecialEventsIndicator

When turned ON (set to TRUE), it indicates that there are one or more special events concerning changes to operational aspects of the organization recorded in D&B's databases for this subject. This may include but is not limited to name changes, change in management, change of control, address change.

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /OperationalSpecialEventsIndicator

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /FinancialOrLegalOrSpecialEventsIndicator

Monitor Path: //Organization /Events /OtherSpecialEventsIndicator

Monitor Path: //InDateStatusText

NOTE: Deprecated.

Text denoting status of the product on the subject; e.g. in-date, promised later, too old, DUNS Support Record. This status determines what is returned to the customer. A status of “in-date” would mean that the report is answered from file (AFF) and returned to the customer. A status of “promised later” would mean that the report is out of date, it is returned to the customer as it currently stands and the customer will receive an updated report after D&B has completed the update.

NOTE: The Promise Later, and Too Old statuses are not applicable for US and EU cases.