Thomsons Online Benefits celebrate listing in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA

(London, UK, 3rd December 2007) Thomsons Online Benefits, the leading employee benefits consultant and technology provider, today announced that it has been listed in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA, a highly coveted league which ranks public and private technology, media and telecommunications companies from 21 countries in EMEA.

Thomsons Online Benefits was ranked 439th in the league out of companies based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  Rankings are based on five-year average percentage growth, with Thomsons recording an impressive 326% growth over this period.

The Technology Fast 500 EMEA is compiled by Deloitte's Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Practice.

Michael Whitfield, Managing Director of Thomsons Online Benefits commented, "We are delighted that our continued strong growth in revenue over the past five years has been recognised in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA listing. Our business is all about consistency, reliability and scalability and we are set fair to continue this upwards trend with further outstanding growth already in the bag for 2007. With an excellent year clearly visible for 2008, we intend to lead from the front, show our competitors a clean pair of heels and clearly establish ourselves as the market leader in the UK".

He added, "Over recent years we have been revolutionising the accepted employee benefits business model by combining consultancy with leading edge technology and stimulating communication strategies. Looking ahead to our year end on December 31st, we are again predicting year on year growth in our revenue in excess of 40% and EBIT of over 50%. In 2008 we have some exciting new technology releases planned and these, combined with our global expansion, will further reinforce our robust, successful and sustainable business model".

More details on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA can be found at www.fast500europe.com
 
About Thomsons Online Benefits

Thomsons Online Benefits was founded in 2000 to revolutionise the way that benefits are administered and communicated. They have won awards for both their consultancy and technology skills including: "Communication Provider of the Year" in the Employee Rewards & Benefits Awards 2006, "Corporate Adviser of the Year" in the Money Marketing Financial Services Awards 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, "Most Effective Use of an International Benefits Strategy" in the Employee Benefits Awards 2004 & 2006, "Flexible Benefits Solutions Provider" in the Pensions Management awards 2006 and 2007. In 2007 they were placed at 54 in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 fastest growing technology companies in the UK having reached 32 on their debut appearance in 2006. 
Thomsons Online Benefits is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Further information can be found at www.thomsonsonlinebenefits.com

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