Overland Park, KS (August 21, 2012) – Inc. magazine today ranked UnitedLex on its 31st annual Inc. 500/5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, for the second year in a row. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent entrepreneurs.
The 2012 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc., represents the most competitive group in the list's history. To make the cut, companies had to have achieved a staggering minimum of 770% in sales growth. The Inc. 500's aggregate revenue is $15.7 billion, with a median three-year growth of 1,431%. The companies on this year's Inc. 500 employ more than 48,000 people and generated over 40,000 jobs in the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/500.
"Now more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. magazine Editor Eric Schurenberg.
"We're thrilled to be named on the Inc. 500|5000 list again this year," said Dan Reed, UnitedLex's Chief Executive Officer. "We have a very dedicated group of employees working hard to provide innovative technology and legal services to global corporations and law firms. To see our company flourish, despite the rocky economic environment, is deeply gratifying. The companies on this year's Inc. 500 are groundbreakers and visionaries in their fields and we are honored to be among them."
UnitedLex (www.unitedlex.com) is a global leader in providing technology powered legal and business solutions. We deliver excellence in the fields of litigation services, including e-discovery and document review, contract review and management, intellectual property, legal research, immigration and law firm support. Leveraging more than 750 professionals in nine global offices and two data centers, UnitedLex empowers leading global corporations and law firms by providing them with the insight and applications to reduce costs and solve complex legal and business challenges.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.