It is indeed challenging to obtain financial statements or profit data from private companies, as these companies are usually not required to disclose detailed financial information publicly like public companies. However, you can still try to obtain relevant data through the following ways: 1. **Contact the company directly**: - **Request financial information**: If you have business dealings or potential cooperation with the company, you can directly request financial data from them. Sometimes, companies are willing to share some financial information under the premise of establishing a partnership or signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). - **Attend company events**: Attend company press conferences, investor meetings or other public events, and you may obtain some financial data or business status disclosures. 2. **Query government and official channels**: - **National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System**: In China, all registered companies are required to submit annual reports to the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System ([http://www.gsxt.gov.cn/](http://www.gsxt.gov.cn/)) on a regular basis. These reports may contain some financial data, such as registered capital, shareholder information, main business, etc. - **Tax and Industry and Commerce Departments**: Sometimes, you can obtain some public financial information by applying to the local tax bureau or industry and commerce administration department, although this information may be limited. 3. **Use third-party business information platforms**: - **Qichacha, Tianyancha, Qixinbao, etc.**: These platforms collect and organize a large amount of basic information and partial financial data of enterprises. You can obtain the required information by registering and subscribing to relevant services. Premium data usually requires paid access. - **Business credit report**: Some professional business credit reporting agencies, such as Sesame Credit and Dazhong Credit, may provide credit ratings and financial status overviews of unlisted companies. 4. **Reference to industry reports and market research**: - **Industry associations and research institutions**: Some industry associations and market research companies will publish industry reports, which may contain financial analysis or market performance assessments of major unlisted companies. - **Professional consulting companies**: Consulting companies such as McKinsey and Deloitte sometimes publish analysis reports for specific industries, which may involve the financial status of related companies. 5. **Media and news resources**: - **Business news and financial media**: Pay attention to news reports, interviews or special analyses of related companies, which sometimes disclose their financial performance or profitability. - **Industry magazines and online media**: These media usually provide in-depth reports on companies in the industry and may provide some valuable financial information. 6. **Through business partners and networks**: - **Supply chain and customer relationships**: If the company is part of your supply chain or its customer, you may obtain some indirect financial information through these related parties. - **Industry connections**: Use industry connections to consult with people who know the company's internal or related people, and you may obtain some non-public financial information. 7. **Legal and compliance channels**: - **Legal requirements**: In some cases, such as involving legal proceedings or compliance reviews, the company's financial data may be obtained through legal procedures. - **Due diligence**: If you are considering investment, mergers and acquisitions or other major cooperation, you can obtain detailed financial information of the company through legal channels when conducting due diligence. **Notes**: - **Legal and compliance**: When obtaining and using other people's financial information, you must comply with relevant laws and regulations to avoid infringing on the company's business secrets or personal privacy. - **Information authenticity**: Information obtained from non-public channels may be inaccurate or incomplete, so please verify it carefully. - **Confidentiality agreement**: When obtaining sensitive information, you may need to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect the rights and interests of both parties. Through the above methods, you may be able to obtain the required financial data of private companies while respecting laws and ethical standards. However, please note that the financial information of private companies is relatively confidential and difficult to obtain, and the specific results may vary depending on the company's situation.