1644% revenue growth since 2004 secures iWeb's highest-ever ranking on Profit100
MONTREAL, June 28 /CNW Telbec/ - iWeb (TSX.V - IWB), a global provider of IT Infrastructure and Internet hosting services, achieves its third consecutive ranking on the Profit100, the annual ranking of Canadian companies based on 5-year revenue growth.
iWeb's revenue grew to over $27.1 Million in 2009, from $1.6 Million in 2004, a 1644% growth which moved iWeb into the 31st position, up from 85th the year before and 100th in 2008.
Recently named to Canada's Top 40 Under 40ä, CEO Eric Chouinard credits iWeb's team; "It is impressive to see how innovative and passionate our team has become. Everyone has put so much into reaching their targets and objectives. iWeb's growth, almost entirely organic, is the result of this collective effort!"
iWeb's 5 year growth, in numbers*:
------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2004 % increase ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue (in thousands $) 27,146 1,556 1644% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dedicated Server capacity 33,800 1,800 1778% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Employees 183 30 510% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Data Centers 4 1 300% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clients 22,000 4,400 400% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *rounded figures About PROFIT Magazine: ----------------------
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About iWeb Group Inc. (iWeb.com) --------------------------------
iWeb.com is a worldwide provider of Internet hosting services and IT Infrastructure. With the opening of its fourth secured data center in Montreal, iWeb's capacity will near 35,000 dedicated servers. Since 2004, the company's compounded annual growth rate has been above 75%, making it one of Canada's 100 fastest growing companies according to PROFIT Magazine.
Founded in 1996 in Montreal, iWeb now generates more than 60% of its revenues from abroad; and employs over 180 full-time employees providing Dedicated Server Hosting, Co-location and Web Hosting services to close to 22,000 customers in 150 countries. iWeb's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V: IWB); for more information please consult: http://investors.iweb.com
For further information: Philip Tousignant, Chief Financial Officer, iWeb Group Inc., (514) 286-4242 ext. 2149, [email protected]; Bernard Dahl, Presentis, Investor Relations/Media Relations, (514) 802-2801, [email protected]
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