For a corporate body that has undergone name change(s), merger, or split, for which separate name headings have been established in the Name Authority File, the heading for the name used by the body during the latest period covered by the work being cataloged is assigned. In addition, a heading containing an earlier name which is well-known and is prominently featured in the work being cataloged is also assigned.

24.32 Reference

See also:

24.3 Headings for named entities