10.18.07
Helen of Troy Limited designer, developer and worldwide marketer of brand-name personal care and household consumer products, today announced 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 the 12-month and five-year periods. Helen of Troy was ranked number 20 in total sales, number 40 in net profits, and number 97 in market value.
"We are very pleased to have been named to this prestigious list by Forbes Magazine," said Gerald J. Rubin, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "Receiving a distinction of this nature is not something that just happens, but is the result of the hard work and combined efforts of our entire organization. I am very proud of the Helen of Troy family around the world and commend them for a job well done."
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 the 12-month and five-year periods. Helen of Troy was ranked number 20 in total sales, number 40 in net profits, and number 97 in market value.
"We are very pleased to have been named to this prestigious list by Forbes Magazine," said Gerald J. Rubin, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "Receiving a distinction of this nature is not something that just happens, but is the result of the hard work and combined efforts of our entire organization. I am very proud of the Helen of Troy family around the world and commend them for a job well done."