Opinion Research Corporation's United Kingdom Operations Growth Doubles Rate Of UK Market Research Industry Growth in 2001.Business Editors PRINCETON Princeton, borough (1990 pop. 12,016) and surrounding township (1990 pop. 13,198), Mercer co., W central N.J.; settled late 1600s, borough inc. 1813, township est. 1838. A leading education center, it is the seat of Princeton Univ. , N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2002 For Second Consecutive Year, Growth in UK Operations (14% in 2001) Approximately Twice That of Overall UK Industry Opinion Research Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ORCI) today announced that its market research operations in the United Kingdom was among the fastest growing market research organizations in the UK in 2001. With a growth rate of 14%, 2001 was the second consecutive year the Company's UK operations grew at approximately twice the growth rate of the entire UK market. These results are based on annual figures just released for 2001 by the British Market Research Association (BMRA BMRA British Market Research Association (UK) BMRA Building Materials Reuse Association (formerly Used Building Materials Association) BMRA British Metals Recycling Association (UK) ). The BMRA estimated the total UK market research industry market grew 7%, overall, in 2001. John F. Short, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Opinion Research Corporation, said, "The strong performance of our U.K. operation reflects the dedication of our staff and their ability to provide our clients with innovative research solutions. Through the implementation of new research methodologies and the development of new value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. offerings, we expect to maintain our competitive advantage and improve the value we bring to our clients." Opinion Research Corporation, founded in 1938, is a global strategic services firms that helps clients improve their return on decision making through the integration of information, research and consulting. The Company's approach creates teams of strategists, researchers and implementation experts who work with clients worldwide to develop and carry out a blueprint blueprint, white-on-blue photographic print, commonly of a working drawing used during building or manufacturing. The plan is first drawn to scale on a special paper or tracing cloth through which light can penetrate. for success tailored to their organization and the audiences they serve. The Company's website is located at www.opinionresearch.com. This release contains, within the meaning of the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections. Many of the factors that will determine the Company's financial results are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and therefore actual results may materially differ. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Important factors and risks that may affect future results are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from the Company. |
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