VistaPrint Ranked 140th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500

VistaPrint today announced that it ranked Number 140 on Deloitte’s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001–2005. VistaPrint’s revenue grew 1,385 percent during this period.

Hamilton, Bermuda (PRWEB) October 19, 2006 -- VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq: VPRT), a leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers, today announced that it ranked Number 140 on Deloitte’s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001–2005. VistaPrint’s revenue grew 1,385 percent during this period.

VistaPrint’s President and CEO, Robert Keane, credits a groundbreaking business model, a stellar management team and dedicated employees with the company’s 24 sequential quarters of revenue growth. Keane said, “We are very excited to have been recognized for our growth by Deloitte and to be part of such an influential list.”

"Making Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 is commendable in today’s highly competitive technology industry," said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. "We congratulate VistaPrint on being one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America."

In addition to ranking on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, VistaPrint ranked thirteenth in the Deloitte’s New England Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in New England.

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria
The 2006 Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT) is a leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers. VistaPrint offers custom designed, full-color, low-cost printed products even in small quantities. Over 7 million small businesses and consumers have already chosen VistaPrint for products ranging from business cards and brochures to invitations and thank you cards. Products are printed at VistaPrint’s two state-of-the-art plants in North America and Europe that total over 120,000 square feet of production space. A global company, VistaPrint employs more than 700 people and operates 17 localized Web sites serving over 120 countries around the world. A broad range of design options are available online at www.vistaprint.com. VistaPrint’s printed products are satisfaction guaranteed.

About Deloitte
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Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. In the US, services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.

VistaPrint, the VistaPrint logo and VistaPrint.com are registered trademarks of VistaPrint. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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