Established in 1775, Bowne & Company offers financial, marketing and business communication services. The company provides assistance with mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, bankruptcy and demutualization. It also offers document composing, printing, filing and distribution services to its customers. Bowne & Company creates, manages, translates and distributes capital market and corporate transaction documents. Additionally, the company provides data management, presorting and automated mailing services to public corporations, law firms, investment banks, brokerage firms and insurance companies. It employs more than 3,500 people at over 55 locations worldwide. Headquartered in New York City, Bowne & Company maintains a location in Detroit.