Multi-Color Named a Forbes Best Small Company

SHARONVILLE, Ohio—Multi-Color Corporation has been listed on Forbes 200 Best Small Companies for the second year in a row. Multi-Color moved up 25 spots to 61 within this group.

Forbes judged candidates with revenues between $5 million and $750 million and share prices above $5.00 as of Oct. 1, 2008, according to return on equity, as well as sustained sales and net profit growth over 12-month and five-year periods. Multi-Color’s impressive financial performance includes a 5-year annual revenue growth of 16 percent, and earnings per share growth of 15 percent, giving investors an overall 5-year annual return of 19 percent.

“Being selected for the Forbes list of Best Small Companies once again is truly an exciting achievement for us,” said Frank Gerace, president and chief executive officer of Multi-Color Corporation. “It solidly reflects the hard work and commitment of all Multi-Color associates who have brought high-value products and service to our customers—and high return to our shareholders in the process.”

“We have recorded our tenth consecutive year of increased sales and operating income, and our fourth consecutive year of rewarding shareholders with a quarterly dividend,” he added.