Irvine, CA
-- October 10, 2008 -- VIZIO, America’s HDTV Company, announced that it has earned the #4 ranking on Orange County Business Journal’s list of 100 fast-growing private companies in Orange County.  The company which manufactures one of America’s most popular brands of flat panel HDTVs, listed revenue of $1.9 billion in 2007 with a three year growth rate of 4,056%.   The Orange County Business Journal recognized VIZIO Inc. at a cocktail reception and printed the complete list in its October 6th edition.

The Orange County Business Journal ranked companies by revenue growth for the 12 months through June 2006 to the 12 months through June 2008. To qualify, the companies must be Orange County-based and privately held, independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies.  In the ranking, VIZIO Inc. is recognized for its yearly sales of $2.3 billion, up 480% from two years earlier.  The recipients were honored at a cocktail reception in Irvine hosted by The Orange County Business Journal at the Hyatt Regency and drew close to 450 people. 

“Offering the highest performance products at the best value is our mission at VIZIO.  We are grateful for the recognition from Orange County Business Journal, and we are honored to be featured with other successful Orange County companies,” stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO VP, Sales and Marketing Communications.

VIZIO’s ranking as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing companies in The Orange County Business Journal’s list of 100 fast-growing companies is available online at www.ocbj.com (subscription required).

About Orange County Business Journal

Each week, the Orange County Business Journal delivers the most complete package of news and information on Orange County's companies, industries and businesspeople. It is comprehensive, authoritative, concise and entertaining. Presented in a lively and accessible format, the Business Journal is required reading for Orange County executives, managers and professionals—written in an up-tempo, breezy style that reveals the drama, excitement and fun in business.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America’s HDTV Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead major categories in U.S. TV sales. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich flat panel televisions to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning Plasma and LCD HDTVs including the new XVT series.  VIZIO’s products are found at BJ's Wholesale, Circuit City, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts, PC World's Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.
 
The V, VIZIO, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.
 
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Source: VIZIO, Inc.




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