Newgistics Ranks Among Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000, the Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Newgistics Named to Inc. 500|5000 List with Three-Year Sales Growth of 104%

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc. magazine has ranked Newgistics in the top half of its fifth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Newgistics ranked #48 in the Logistics & Transportation industry and #51 in Austin. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Newgistics joins LinkedIn, Pandora, Dunkin’ Donuts and Boingo Wireless among other prominent brands featured on the 2011 list.

“Newgistics is honored to be included in this prestigious ranking by Inc. magazine”

In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

“Newgistics is honored to be included in this prestigious ranking by Inc. magazine,” said Bill Razzouk, Chairman and CEO of Newgistics. “Our continued growth and success is a testament to Newgistics’ guiding principles of best-in-class customer care and value-driving shipping services.”

Complete results of the Inc. 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/5000.

Methodology

The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

About Newgistics, Inc.

Newgistics provides delivery and return solutions for top brands in direct-to-consumer retail and other industries. With Newgistics, shipping goes far beyond moving boxes. Every parcel processed by Newgistics opens up new opportunities for companies to strengthen their brands and improve efficiency—all while saving on shipping costs. That’s how Newgistics became a recognized leader in delivery and customer returns. And it’s why shipping has a new home. To find out more, visit www.newgistics.com and www.newgisticsblog.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.