MicroFinancial Incorporated (Nasdaq: MFI) announced today that it has
been named to the Boston Globe top 100 publicly traded companies in
Massachusetts. This is the second year in a row that MicroFinancial has
been named to the Globe 100. The company’s overall ranking was 54th out
of 100 which is up considerably from last year when it was ranked 85th.
We were also mentioned in the categories of growth and return on equity
with a ranking of 22nd and 43rd, respectively.
Richard F. Latour says “I am pleased that our company has been
recognized once again by the Boston Globe for our annual achievements
especially given the unprecedented economic challenges all companies
have been faced with.”
About MicroFinancial
MicroFinancial Inc. (Nasdaq: MFI), is a financial intermediary
specializing in microticket leasing and financing. MicroFinancial has
been operating since 1986, and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts, including
statements about future dividends and growth plans, are forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words such as
"believes," "anticipates," "expects," "views," and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company
cautions that a number of important factors could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the
management's view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure
that it will be able to anticipate or respond timely to changes which
could adversely affect its operating results in one or more fiscal
quarters. Results of operations in any past period should not be
considered indicative of results to be expected in future periods.
Fluctuations in operating results may result in fluctuations in the
price of the Company's common stock. For a more complete description of
the prominent risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's
business, see the risk factors described in documents the Company files
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
MicroFinancial Inc.
Richard F. Latour, 781-994-4800
President
and CEO
