Companies are identified either by research or nomination. Nominations can be made by company representatives or advisors, and can be made using this online form.

Companies are ranked by their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in profits (EBITDA) over two years. The 2014 league table will rank companies based on the latest available accounts (i.e. 2012 or 2013) and a base year of 2010 or 2011.

Should the league table be published in 2014, the closing date for nominations will be 1 January 2014.

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Entry criteria

• UK registered, unquoted, and not subsidiaries
• At least 20% of shares owned by private equity
• Profits are EBITDA defined as operating profits + amortisation + depreciation (excluding exceptional costs and impairment of assets)
• Profits of at least £1m in the base year (2010 or 2011)
• Profits of at least £3m in the latest year (2012 or 2013)
• Profits must increase in the latest year, from 2011 to 2012, or 2012 to 2013
• Sales must be at least £10m in latest year
• Excluded companies include property and financial trading companies, and those with restricted accounts
• Exceptions are made to the qualification criteria set out above. The compiler's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into

If you have any queries regarding the nomination form please email info@fasttrack.co.uk