The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards

in association with Barclays

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Now entering its 7th year in Ireland, the awards recognise indigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland which are operating at the highest levels of business performance. The programme identifies how companies are mastering their growth strategies across all key management functions and is unique in the way in which it recognizes the efforts of the entire organisation, not just one individual.

The programme was launched in Ireland in 2008 following the success of the Best Managed Companies Programme in Canada, where it has been running successfully since 1993 and is the country’s leading business awards programme.

An independent judging panel reviews a broad range of criteria under the headings of strategy, capability, commitment and financial performance.

We recognise that business and management success can no longer simply be measured by increased sales, profit or turnover and for that reason a holistic view of the companies, their performance in relation to their peers and the industries that they are operating in is considered in order to determine management success.

The programme is open to eligible companies from all 32 counties on the island of Ireland and there are benefits to all companies entering the programme, not just the winners. We invite you and your company to enter the programme today. Simply log on to deloittebestmanaged.ie and if you require further information, either I or a member of the team would be delighted to talk to you.

Kevin Sheehan

Allow me to introduce you to the Deloitte Best Managed Companies awards programme, in association with Barclays.

What is a Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award?The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award recognises excellence inIrish and Northern Irish owned and managed companies and is a symbol oforganisational success and achievement. The awards programme recognisescompanies each year across the island of Ireland that demonstratesuperior business performance. Winning companies can requalify for a furthertwo years and then have the opportunity to apply for the Gold StandardAward in the fourth year. Winners that maintain Best Managed status for seven consecutive years are awarded Platinum membership.

Who can apply?Companies wishing to enter the programme must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Companies must be Irish/Northern Irish, substantially privately owned, managed and controlled (incorporated in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland)

• Have a turnover in excess of €5 million (£4 million)

• Must be established for at least five years

• Demonstrate superior financial performance over the past three years (in relation to their peers)

The following organisations are ineligible:

• Public companies

• Foreign multinationals and their subsidiaries

• Credit unions/insurance companies/banks/co-ops

• Charities and not-for-profit organisations and their subsidiaries

• Government-owned/public sector agencies

• Partnerships

Is there a programme application fee?There is no cost to participate in the programme.

What does the application process involve?To be considered for a Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award, companies go through a two-phase application process.

“We found the discipline of going through the application and interview process helped us to develop

greater clarity in understanding and reviewing our business strategy. The external validation of our

achievements and of our plans has been very encouraging for the management team and for our employees.”

Colman Collins, Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group

How to become a Deloitte Best Managed Company

Phase I – online application Companies are required to complete a short application form online. To do so, simplylog on to deloittebestmanaged.ie and create a user account. Then fill in the phaseI form and submit it by Friday, 8 August, 2014. Companies will be notified shortlythereafter if they have been shortlisted for phase II.

Phase II – the coaching process and associated benefitsCompanies shortlisted for phase II of the application process are asked to complete asecond, more detailed submission and are assessed under the following criteria:

• Strategy • Commitment• Capability • Financials

During phase II, companies will be asked to prepare a draft submission in which theymust demonstrate how the organisation is meeting and mastering its growth strategy.This phase commences in early September at which point companies will be assigneda coach from Deloitte and Barclays who will provide advice and customised feedback on submissions.

Not only will the coaching process enable companies to produce the best possiblesubmission, but it is also an opportunity to review and evaluate business strategies andcan ultimately assist with the future development path for the organisation.Even if your company is not among the final winners, companies are guaranteed tobenefit from the business expertise gained during the coaching process.

2014 Winner, Byrne Looby Partners

2014 Gold Standard Award Winners 2014 Winner, Donnybrook Fair Ltd – Joe Doyle, MD,

What are the benefits of winning?

• Exclusive use of the Deloitte Best Managed Companies designation, an important marketing tool for your business both nationally and internationally

• Excellent public recognition and profile through our media partner, The Sunday Business Post, including a special Deloitte Best Managed Companies supplement

• Extensive coverage in national and local media

• An enhanced ability to attract and retain top talent

• The award recognises the entire company, not just one individual

• Professional development at a symposium, run in conjunction with the Irish Management Institute

• Recognition by other business leaders at an exclusive black tie gala awards ceremony

• An opportunity to requalify as a Deloitte Best Managed Company for a further two years after winning the award initially and retain all of the winners’ benefits, leading to the Gold Standard Award in the 4th year and Platinum Club in the 7th year

• Provides your company with a new business competitive edge

• Rich networking opportunities throughout the year“Receiving this endorsement and joining Ireland’s select elite of Deloitte Best Managed Companies was a wonderful challenge

for our management team. The Deloitte/Barclays coaching team honed our skills and helped us achieve greater clarity in our

strategic goals. It was a thoroughly challenging, enjoyable and rewarding process.”

Alan Looney, The National Chemical Co. Ltd

Become part of a growing network of Deloitte Best Managed CompaniesWinning companies become part of an exclusive network of Deloitte BestManaged Companies and have the opportunity to meet other winning,requalifying, Gold Standard and Platinum Club Award winners at the gala awards, the symposium and other events throughout the year, which are designed exclusively for Deloitte Best Managed Companies.

The requalification process Winners have the opportunity to requalify as a Deloitte Best ManagedCompany for a further two years after winning the award initially, subject toan annual operational and financial review. Requalifying companies retain allof the benefits of being an award winner and become requalified winners.

The Gold Standard Award In the fourth year, companies wishing to maintain their Deloitte Best Managedstatus are encouraged to reapply but are required to complete the phase Iand II application process in its entirety. Successful companies will then receivethe Deloitte Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Award. Winners of agold standard award can requalify for a further two years subject to an annualoperational and financial review, leading to platinum club membership.

The Platinum Club Winners who maintain Deloitte Best Managed status for a minimum of 7consecutive years can become part of the prestigious Deloitte Best ManagedCompanies Platinum Club and retain all of the benefits of being a DeloitteBest Managed Company.

“We are excited to be applying for Deloitte Best Managed Companies Platinum Club. The recognition

and competitive advantage that this award brings is a strong endorsement of our business.”

Stephanie Hayes, Clontarf Castle Hotel

2014 Winner, Henderson Food Service Ltd with Andrew Hastings, CEO Barlcays Ireland PLC and

Brendan Jennings, Managing Partner, Deloitte

2014 Winner, Stewart

How do I apply?Apply now by logging on to deloittebestmanaged.ie and create a user account. You can then begin filling in the online phase I application form. The deadline for phase I applications is Friday, 8 August, 2014. For further details, please contact: Clara Magee at Deloitte on +353 1 407 4752 or by email cmagee@deloitte.ie

2014 Winner, KSG

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D.2014 Requalifier, Musgrave Group plc with Miriam O’Callaghan

2014 Winner, Cliff House Hotel – Adriaan Bartelswith Honor Moore , Deloitte

About the Gala Awards Ceremony and Symposium

Winning, requalifying Gold Standard and Platinum Club companies are invited to attend a symposium, designed exclusively by the IMI (Irish Management Institute), which is a day of learning and networking. It brings together the leaders and management teams and provides a forum to hear the latest in international best management practices, learn from other successful companies and provides an opportunity to network.Companies celebrate their success at a gala awards ceremony which includes fine dining, award presentations, top entertainment as well as further opportunities to network and celebrate. Previous special guest speakers have included former President Mary McAleese, former Taoiseach Brian Cowen, Mr Peter Sutherland, SC, Chairman of Goldman Sachs, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, T.D., former Taoiseach and Chairman of IFSC Ireland, John Bruton and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D.

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