OPNET Earns Forbes' 200 Distinction
Forbes Selects OPNET for “200 Best Small Companies in America” List for Third Consecutive Year
BETHESDA, MD - November 2, 2004 --OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT), a leading provider of management software for networks and applications, today announced that it was selected as one of the 200 Best Small Companies in America by Forbes Magazine for the third consecutive year.
According to Forbes, “Every year we're more particular about membership in this elite list. To qualify, candidates have to show a consistent pattern of positive growth during a five-year period, as well as over the last 12 months. With statistical help from William O'Neil & Co. in Los Angeles, we selected companies with sales in the $5 million to $750 million range ("small" by FORBES standards), net profit margins greater than 5% and share prices above $5 as of Oct. 1.”
Marc A. Cohen, CEO at OPNET, stated, “We are very honored to be included among the select group of companies receiving this distinction from Forbes. We believe that we have a great market opportunity and are continuing to invest to drive growth and market penetration.”
For more information on Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies, please visit the Forbes website: www.forbes.com/200best.
About OPNET
Founded in 1986, OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT) is a leading
provider of management software for networks and applications.
For more information about OPNET and its products, visit www.opnet.com.
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