Frost & Sullivan Recognises Industry Top Performers Whose Growth Has Defied Recession

LONDON, April 28, 2010 - Despite the severe global recession, many top-achieving companies pushed
through the economic challenges, continuing to accelerate growth for their
businesses. These high performers redefined industry benchmarks and devised
innovative strategies to stay on top of their markets. Most importantly, the
leaders of these companies prove that even during tough economic conditions
success and growth can be achieved through visionary leadership, best
practices and competitive intelligence.

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Frost & Sullivan will proudly acknowledge the noteworthy accomplishments
of these distinguished growth leaders at the Growth Excellence Awards Banquet
on Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 in London's iconic Emirates Stadium. The ceremony
will be part of the Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership
conference - a one-of-a-kind platform that allows visionaries to network,
brainstorm, and share fresh perspectives about improving performance and
driving growth.

At this champagne and black tie ceremony, Frost & Sullivan will formally
recognise and honour the achievements of companies at the forefront of
growth. These market leaders have gone above and beyond with their best
practices and competitive approach. The ceremony will applaud the premier
growth companies and leaders who have demonstrated diligence, perseverance,
and dedication that have enabled them to excel in the increasingly
competitive global marketplace.

Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation and Leadership conference will
provide all participants the opportunity to interact with these esteemed,
future-oriented leaders. Through diverse interactive discussions, panels, and
sessions, company leaders will explore new ideas, practices, and solutions.
They will gain valuable insight into restructuring growth strategies to
achieve business success in today's economic climate. By following the
example of the inspirational award recipients, company leaders can learn from
fellow professionals about how to effectively evolve and succeed in a tough
environment.

"The global marketplace is exiting the worst recession in a generation.
It has been a very difficult time for many companies. However, firms which
pulled the innovation lever and adapted their business models to the changing
environment have proved to be successful and are poised for success in the
building uptick. A company's dedication to innovation can become a key driver
of overall performance," says Frost & Sullivan Partner Dorman Followwill.
"During these months we have seen extraordinary companies and leaders
achieving great success despite the economic challenges across all market
sectors in our coverage. The companies that will be celebrated at GIL are
sterling examples of how to win in the toughest of times. We believe their
stories must be told as best practices to inspire other companies to
accelerate their own growth in 2010."

The Awards ceremony will open on Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 at 6.30 pm with
registration and champagne reception, followed at 7.40 by welcome speech and
keynote address, and dinner at 8 pm.

If you are interested in sponsorship and media partnership opportunities
or would like additional information on how attending GIL 2010: Europe
(www.gil-global.com/Europe) can support your business objectives, then
send an e-mail to Chiara Carella, Corporate Communications, at
chiara.carella@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone
number, company e-mail address, company website and country.

Complimentary media passes are also available. Journalists who would like
to attend the event are kindly requested to contact Chiara Carella by 7 May,
2010.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to
accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation
and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and
the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to
drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth
strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in
partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment
community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership,
please visit www.frost.com.

    Contact:
    Chiara Carella
    Corporate Communications - Europe
    P: + 44(0)207-3438314
    M: +44(0)7533017689
    E: chiara.carella@frost.com

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Chiara Carella of Frost & Sullivan, Corporate Communications - Europe, + 44-(0)-207-3438314, or mobile +44-(0)-7533017689, chiara.carella at frost.com