Liquidity Services, Inc. Continues Rank as Top Performer on Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
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"We are pleased to be recognized as a top performer in the Russell indexes for a second year in a row since the completion of our Initial Public Offering in February 2006," said Bill Angrick, Chairman and CEO of LSI. "This recognition highlights the continued success of our business in creating highly liquid and scalable online marketplaces to remarket and sell surplus assets and wholesale goods on behalf of large corporations and government agencies."
As of its March 31, 2007 quarter, LSI has achieved 18 consecutive quarters of profitability and has grown its commercial division over 100% year-over-year for the past six quarters. Its major sellers include Fortune 500 retailers, manufacturers and distributors, the United States Department of Defense, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Government of the District of Columbia.
About Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)
Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) and its subsidiaries enable corporations and government agencies to market and sell surplus assets and wholesale goods quickly and conveniently using online auction marketplaces and value-added services. The company is based in Washington, D.C. and has 500 employees. Additional information can be found at: www.liquidityservicesinc.com.
About Russell
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