Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies

Deckers Outdoor Corporation numbered 9 on Forbes' 2007 list of 200 Best Small Companies.

Deckers Outdoor Corporation

Santa Barbara based Deckers Outdoor Corporation, owner of global footwear brands Teva, Simple Shoes, and UGG Australia, has climbed to number 9 on Forbes' 2007 list of 200 Best Small Companies, from number 80 in 2006.

Forbes' list is based on annual sales, percentage of growth, net profit and operations/management styles. The list "features solid and consistent hitters that have performed well when measured over the last 12 months and the past five years, and are poised for another growth spurt." This is the third consecutive year Deckers Outdoor Corporation has been ranked on the list.

"We at Deckers are proud of our accomplishments so far, and are grateful for the acknowledgment of our efforts from Forbes magazine." Says Angel Martinez, President and CEO of Deckers Outdoor Corporation "It is an honor to be ranked in the top ten of America's 200 Best Small Companies."

In conjunction, Forbes also highlights Simple Shoes eco friendly footwear on a list of hot products from the 200 Best Small Companies. Readers have an opportunity to vote on which product will be the biggest hit for 2008.

Source: Deckers Outdoor Corporation