The primary business name reference file (bizCompanyPrimaryNames.dat) provides a list of companies by their primary name. It also classifies the business names into industry sectors and sub-sectors. This enables the standardization engine to determine the correct value of the sector field when parsing the business name. You can add entries to the primary business name file using the following syntax.
primary-name sector-code
The following table describes the columns in the primary business name reference file.
Table 15 Primary Business Name Reference File
Column |
Description |
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The primary name of the company. |
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sector-code |
The industry sector code of the business. Sector codes are listed in the bizIndustryCategoriesCode.dat file. |
Below is an excerpt from the primary business name reference file.
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL 12006 BRYSTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 11005 BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY 24003 BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE 27005 BV SOLUTIONS 06012 CABLEVISION 26001 CABOT 04006 CADENCE 06010 CAMPBELL 22006 CAPITAL BLUE CROSS 17001 |