The best-performing companies in Canada are usually found by looking at the ones that have been around for a while, but it is always interesting to see what new up-and-coming businesses are rising to the top. This year, four of these rising stars made their way onto the list. Let’s take a look at them!
Rogers Communications Inc.
This company provides telecommunications services and products including wireless voice, data communications, cable television, internet access, home monitoring, and security solutions. Their growth has been steady over the last five years with an 8% revenue increase from 2008 to 2013. They have been rapidly increasing their customer base as well with almost twice as many customers in 2013 than they had in 2008. They are a leader in the Canadian telecommunications industry and look to remain there for years to come.
George Weston Limited
This is a food processing and distribution company that distributes products including bakery, fresh foods, snacks, confectionery, and grocery items to the retail market. Their revenue increased by 7% from 2008 to 2013 making them a strong second-place contender on our list of Canada’s best-performing companies this year. In 2013 they also employed more people than they did five years earlier showing their continued growth domestically as well as having an international presence.
Cenovus Energy Inc.
This is a Canadian oil and natural gas company that provides a range of oil production services, as well as refined products. They have had a very successful five years with their revenue increasing by an impressive 35%. In 2013 they employed more people than they did five years earlier so they are also creating jobs domestically as well as continuing to grow internationally.
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
AGT Foods is a producer of various food ingredients such as cheese, milk powder, whey protein concentrate, and lactose which are sold to both domestic and international markets. Their performance over the last five years has been strong with their revenue increasing by 19% from 2008 to 2013. Like many of the companies on this list, they have also seen significant growth in employment, almost doubling the number of employees they had in 2008 within 2013.
Conclusion
This year’s list of Canada’s best-performing companies is a strong one with many businesses demonstrating impressive growth over the last five years. Whether it is through expanding their customer base, increasing revenue, or employing more people, these companies are making a significant impact on the Canadian economy.
