To be considered for the 2009 Europe’s 500 Listing companies must match the following criteria:
Independence
The Company is not part (subsidiary) of another Group that owns an equity share of more than 50% of the company.
Growth in turnover and employment
The Company must demonstrate at least 30% growth in both turnover and employment between 31. December 2005 till 31. December 2007 (the reference period).
Size
The company must have a minimum of 50 employees at the beginning of the reference period. (31. December 2005)
Age
Companies founded after December 2005 will not be considered.