Amerisource Makes 2001 Houston 100 List

Release date: September 28, 2001

Houston, TX – For the second consecutive year, Amerisource announces that it has been recognized as one of Houston’s 100 fastest growing private companies by the University of Houston Small Business Development Center for fiscal year 2000.

The Houston 100 rankings were announced today at a celebratory luncheon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.  Over 1,000 people in the Houston area business community attended the luncheon, which was sponsored by Comerica Bank, Southwestern Bell, the Houston Business Journal and the Greater Houston Partnership.

Amerisource was honored for several other awards at the luncheon as well, including #2 for highest revenue growth, as well as runner-up for the Southwestern Bell Award for revenue growth and jobs creation.  Amerisource posted revenues in excess of $75 million in fiscal year 2000 and revenue growth of 211 percent (211%) over the three-year period.

The Houston 100 is an annual index created and released by the University of Houston Small Business Development Center and published by the Houston Business Journal.  The index celebrates the 100 fastest growing privately held businesses in the greater Houston area, as measured by revenue growth over the previous three-year period.

Jason Floyd, Managing Director, commented “Houston is the nation’s fourth largest city, with over 78,000 businesses and a booming economy.  Amerisource is proud to be among the top 100 businesses in this great city.”  He added “What’s responsible for our high growth rate? A strong management team.  Attention to detail.  Commitment to continuously improve every aspect of the business.  And being completely fearless facing new challenges.”

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About Amerisource Funding
Amerisource is one of the largest independent finance companies in the nation, having provided over $6 billion in capital to borrowers and clients through both its Asset Based Lending arm (Amerisource Business Capital) and its A/R financing arm (Amerisource Funding). Amerisource prides itself on outstanding client service and boasts an industry-best client retention rate in excess of 48 months. Amerisource Funding has offices located throughout the United States.

To learn more, visit http://www.amerisource.us.com.

Contact:

Jaylene Cyr (713) 863 8300 Ext. 239
jcyr@amerisource.us.com