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Hubbard One Ranks Among the Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in North America
CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2004 -- Hubbard One, a Thomson business (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), today announced that it was ranked 341 on the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a list of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over five years, from 1999 to 2003. Hubbard One, the legal profession's premier provider of Web-based marketing applications and technology services for large law firms, grew 561 percent during this period. This is the third year in a row that the business has been recognized on this prestigious list.
In addition to ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Hubbard One ranked sixth on the Chicagoland Technology Fast 50, which is a list of the 50 fastest-growing technology firms in the Chicago area.
"It is truly an honor to be recognized for the third year in a row on the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500," said John Fish, vice president and general manager, Hubbard One. "While the business continues to grow at an exceptional rate, we maintain our focus Ð providing innovative technology to connect business and law."
Hubbard One, part of the Thomson FindLaw portfolio of law firm marketing brands, provides the broadest range of best-in-class services law firms need to build profitable relationships with clients. These offerings represent a significant opportunity for The Thomson Corporation to drive further growth and meet the marketing and client development needs of law firms while delivering more value to customers.
"Making the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is a testament to a company's commitment to technology," said Mark A. Evans, national managing partner of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group. "With its 561 percent growth rate over five years, Hubbard One has proven that its leadership has the vision and determination to grow in difficult conditions."
Businesses named to the Fast 500 must outperform other companies represented by Deloitte's 20 regional U.S. and Canadian Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500 and public company database research. To qualify for the Fast 500, entrants must have had 1999 operating revenues of at least $50,000 and $75,000 for the United States and Canada, respectively; and 2003 operating revenues of at least $1 million.
Entrants must also be public or private technology companies headquartered in North America and either own proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of their operating revenues, or devote a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify.
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Deloitte, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. "Deloitte" refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP and affiliated entities. Deloitte is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein (association), and, as such, neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the name "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu" or other related names. The services described herein are provided by the US member firm and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein. For more information, please visit Deloitte's Web site at www.deloitte.com/us.
Deloitte Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Group
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About Hubbard One
Hubbard One is a premier provider of client and business development solutions for leading law firms. Combining years of strategic insight, unmatched technological capabilities, award-winning design and high-value products, Hubbard One helps firms build strong relationships with key constituents, improve critical business processes and differentiate from the competition. Hubbard One is part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), a global leader in integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Other Thomson businesses include Thomson FindLaw, Thomson West, Thomson Elite and other leading providers to the legal industry. For more information, visit www.hubbardone.com.
About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2003 revenues from continuing operations of $7.44 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 38,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).