Call for entries: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021

TOKYO -- Nikkei Asia, in partnership with sister publication The Financial Times and data provider Statista, is searching for fast-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region, based on revenue growth between 2016 and 2019.

The top 500 to 1,000 companies will be featured in High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, a ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the region. The ranking will be published in the spring of 2021, both on asia.nikkei.com and in Nikkei Asia magazine.

To be considered for inclusion in this high-profile list, we invite you to send us your revenue figures for the financial years 2016 and 2019, as well as additional information, including your company's headcount at the end of those years.

Candidates for inclusion will be contacted by our research partner, Statista, or may submit their names for consideration through this website. To be considered, please register and provide the requested information by January 31.

Inclusion in the High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 ranking offers a number of benefits, such as:

NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The list is a highly visible and public acknowledgment of your company's performance that extends far beyond your specific industry and country. It will attract attention to your business from potential partners, customers and investors around the world.

TALENT ACQUISITION

If your company is growing, you are likely to need more high-quality talent. Being featured in High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 will not only raise people's awareness of you as an employer, it also gives potential employees a better understanding of your company's potential.

EFFECTIVE MEDIA COVERAGE

The ranking will be published online, both on asia.nikkei.com as well as on FT.com, offering the exceptional companies included on the list a permanent reference point. In addition, the ranking will be the subject of a cover story in our weekly magazine, Nikkei Asia. Publication is scheduled for the April 5-11, edition next year.

Along with the ranking, our editorial team will focus on sectors, trends and particularly interesting companies from the list.

REPUTATIONAL BENEFITS

Winners will have the opportunity to license a special logo indicating that they are among "APAC's Growth Champions."*

ACCESS TO MORE THAN 1 MILLION CORPORATE FACTS

All participants who provide data on their revenue will receive a free two-week Statista corporate subscription, whether or not they are selected for inclusion on the list.

Who is eligible?

To be considered for inclusion in High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, your company must meet the following criteria:

• Headquartered in one of the following Asia-Pacific locations: Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam
• Revenues of at least $100,000 (or the equivalent) in 2016
• Revenues of at least $1 million (or the equivalent) in 2019
• Entrepreneurial independence (i.e., the company must not be a subsidiary)
• Revenue growth between 2016 and 2019 is primarily organic (i.e., not through acquisitions)
• Share price has not fallen 50% or more since 2019 (if publicly listed)

How do I register?

STEP ONE: ONLINE REGISTRATION

Please register with Statista by January 31, 2021, or download and complete the form and send it to High-Growth-Companies-Asia-Pacific@statista.com. The registration form is available in English, Japanese and Korean here.

STEP TWO: VERIFICATION OF REVENUE INFORMATION

To verify your data, please use one of the forms below. The form must be signed in person by a managing director or a member of your company's executive committee (CEO or CFO). Then send the form to Statista by email, fax, or post. Please see the form for additional information.

- Online registration PDF: English, Japanese, Korean

- Verification form PDF: English, Japanese, Korean

Contact details

If you have questions, or for further information, please email High-Growth-Companies-Asia-Pacific@statista.com.

* Use of the label and the word-and-image logo for marketing purposes is subject to a one-time licensing fee. Inclusion in the ranking is free of charge.