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 2013 league table will rank companies based on the latest available accounts (i.e. 2011 or 2012) and a base year of 2009 or 2010.

The closing date for nominations for the 2013 Buyout Track 100 is 7 December 2012, with publication in February 2013.
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 (2009 or 2010)
  • Profits of at least £3m in the latest year (2011 or 2012)
  • Profits must increase in the latest year, from 2010 to 2011, or 2011 to 2012
  • Sales must be at least £10m in latest year
  • Excluded companies include property and financial trading companies, and those with restricted accounts


Year end Operating profit (£) Depreciation (£) Amortisation (£)
Year end Operating profit (£) Depreciation (£) Amortisation (£)
Year end Operating profit (£) Depreciation (£) Amortisation (£)
Year end Operating profit (£) Depreciation (£) Amortisation (£)

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


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