MicroStrategy Named to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies List
Pure-Play Business Intelligence Software Vendor Receives High Marks for Sales Growth, Profit Growth, and Return on Equity
McLean, Va., (October 15, 2007) –
MicroStrategy® Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that it has been named to the Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in America list.
The candidates for Forbes 200 Best Small Companies all had revenue of $5 million to $750 million and share prices above $5, as of October 1, 2007. Forbes judged the companies according to return on equity, as well as sustained sales and net profit growth over 12-month and five-year periods. MicroStrategy was ranked #63 on the list. MicroStrategy revenues were in excess of $327 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2007.
MicroStrategy’s business intelligence software is used by thousands of companies, including industry leaders such as Lowe’s Companies, Porsche Cars North America, Netflix, Hallmark Cards, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Hard Rock International, Corporate Express, and Starbucks. Companies with vast amounts of data and large user populations rely on MicroStrategy to report on and analyze their data to make analytically-based business decisions.
“It is an honor for MicroStrategy to be recognized by Forbes,” said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy COO. “We take great pride in our company and our business intelligence technology, which provides world-class companies with actionable insights to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance business performance.”
About MicroStrategy
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy is a global leader in business intelligence (BI) technology. MicroStrategy provides integrated reporting, analysis, and monitoring software that helps leading organizations worldwide make better business decisions every day. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its advanced technical capabilities, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability. More information about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is available at www.microstrategy.com.
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Wende Cover
MicroStrategy, Incorporated
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wcover@microstrategy.com
Source: MicroStrategy