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Mid-market Companies 2011

Inside this issue

• The proportion of business from the UK was 65% five years ago but is 53% now

• Domino Printing Sciences is Company of the Year. Shortlist: Croda International, Shaftesbury, Weir Group - -

Content

Groups look overseas for growth

For many, the key to recovery has been exposure to emerging markets, says Oliver Ralph

Entrepreneur of the Year: Leaders show how to grow a business

Building a company from start-up to the top is a rare skill, says Jonathan Moules

New Company of Year: Floats demonstrate buoyancy in testing times

Insurance to aviation, funds to fashion, these contenders have what it takes to succeed, writes Rod Newing

Company of the Year: Long-term strategy is key to success

Ross Tieman says the contenders are united by consistency, innovation, focus and customer ties

Investor Communication: Shareholders need to be kept well informed

Transparency and consistency are key, says Andrew Baxter

Fund Manager of the Year: Global exposure helps lift BlackRock

Masa Serdarevic on the strategy of the winning team

Turnround of Year: Long and tortuous road back to profit

It has been a tale of resilience in adversity, reports Courtney Weaver

Best Technology: Determined to remain leaders in their fields

It is essential to invest during hard times, too, writes Michael Kavanagh

Sustainability: Investors now show a greater sense of engagement

Green issues are a central part of some companies’ values, says Rod Newing