NJBIZ Honors Integra LifeSciences as One of New Jersey's 2011 Fifty Fastest Growing Companies
PLAINSBORO, N.J., Nov. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced that it was honored for the third year in a row as one of New Jersey's Fifty Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ, one of New Jersey's leading statewide business newspapers. NJBIZ revealed the list of the top fifty New Jersey businesses that have made significant contributions to the growth, strength and success of New Jersey during its award ceremony held at The Palace in Somerset Park on Monday, November 14, 2011. Integra was ranked ninth on this year's list.
"We're very pleased by this independent recognition of Integra's business success for the third year in a row," said Stuart Essig, Integra's CEO. "Integra has been able to adapt and grow in an ever changing healthcare environment, which is a true testament to the dedication and talents of our employees and the vision of our management team. Together, we are dedicated to providing our customers, the surgeons, with products and services that limit uncertainty and help them focus on what is most important — the patients."
The NJBIZ 50 Fastest Growing Companies awards program celebrates New Jersey's most dynamic companies who progressively contribute to the success of the state's economic growth and stability. To qualify, companies had to meet selection criteria that included a revenue size of at least $500,000 within the past three out of four years and revenue growth over a four year period, dating from fiscal year 2007 to 2010.
"We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to recognize these outstanding companies for their successful business growth," said Thomas Curtin, publisher of NJBIZ. "On behalf of NJBIZ, we would like to thank and congratulate these fifty companies for helping to make our state a truly vibrant place to do business."
Presenting sponsor, Rothstein Kass, calculated the nominations and then ranked the companies according to revenue growth over the four-year period. Both dollar and percentage increases were taken into consideration.
In addition to the awards ceremony on November 14, 2011, the Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies are profiled in a special supplement to the November 21, 2011 issue of NJBIZ. The complete list of honorees is published in ranked order, along with information on each company's financial growth.
The New Jersey's Fifty Fastest Growing Companies event is a program of NJBIZ and is presented by Rothstein Kass and sponsored by Lowenstein Sandler PC, PNC Bank, UnitedHealthcare, Optimum Lightpath and Robert Half/Protiviti.
Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery. For more information, please visit www.integralife.com
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from predicted or expected results. In addition, the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors identified under the heading "Risk Factors" included in Item IA of Integra's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and information contained in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could affect actual results.
CONTACT: Gianna Sabella
Director, Corporate Communications
(609) 936-2389
gianna.sabella@integralife.com