DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. Ranked Number 133th in 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Paris, France - October, 27 - DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. today announced that the company has been ranked as the 133th fastest growing company in North America in the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
The Fast 500 is a prestigious annual award honouring the 500 fastest growing North American companies, based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 1999-2003. DreamCatcher has experienced revenue growth of 1,743% over this period.
"We are extremely proud of our rank in the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and attribute our achievement to the quality of our games in our two main brands and our dedicated international teams," said Richard Wah Kan, DreamCatcher's President and CEO.
"One of our recent successes has been Painkiller, released earlier this year on the PC and coming to Xbox® in 2005. Painkiller has been chosen as the unique official tournament game for the 2005 CPL world Tour with a $ 1,000,000 USD cash purse. This, combined with the November release of the expansion pack, Painkiller: Battle out of Hell, demonstrates our constant commitment to meet our customers' needs and to offer superior gameplay."
"Growing the top line enough to make the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 is especially meaningful during tough economic times for the technology sector," said Mark A. Evans, national managing partner of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group.
"We congratulate DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. on becoming one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America."
DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. had a highly successful year in 2003, publishing and distributing console and PC games through both The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide, and DreamCatcher Games, whose large line-up includes action, strategy and RPG games on Windows®, PlayStation®2 and Xbox® gaming systems.
In addition to ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the second year in a row, DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. ranked 11th in the Deloitte Canadian Technology Fast 50 program, which is a prestigious annual award honouring the 50 fastest growing Canadian technology companies.
Fast 500 Selection and Qualifications:
The Fast 500 list is compiled from Deloitte's 19 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. To qualify for the Fast 500, entrants must have had 1999 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD and $75,000 CD for the United States and Canada, respectively; and 2003 operating revenues must be at least $1 million USD or CD.
Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in North America and must be a "technology company," defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify.
About DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.:
DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. is a fast-growing worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for both core and casual gamers. Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular brands: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically acclaimed, best-selling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide.
DreamCatcher's head office is located in Toronto, Canada. The company also services European, Middle Eastern and Australasian territories through its international office based in Paris, France.
Visit http://www.dcegames.com for more information.
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