ARI Named One of Wisconsin's Fastest-Growing Public Companies

MILWAUKEE, April 25 -- ARI Network Services, a leader in creating, marketing, and supporting software, SaaS and DaaS solutions that connect consumers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers in selected vertical markets, announced today that it was recognized in The Business Journal's Top 25 List as one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing public companies.

"It's an honor to be included in the Top 25 List this year," said Roy W. Olivier, CEO and President of ARI. "Despite a sluggish economy in the vertical markets we serve, we have been able to successfully execute on our strategic growth objectives. We have a lot of momentum that sets the stage for sustained, profitable growth and I'm excited about our future," added Olivier. "The progress we make every day is a direct result of our employees, customers and loyal shareholders hard work and support."  According to Olivier, ARI has been on the Top 25 List in four out of the last five years.

The Top 25 List is published annually by The Business Journal . All public companies headquartered in Wisconsin with a stock price of $1 or more between February and April 2012, and positive revenue growth from fiscal 2011 to 2012 were considered for the list.  The information on each company is gathered by The Business Journal from annual reports and financial statements.

ARI Network Services, Inc. ("ARI") creates award-winning software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and data-as-a-service ("DaaS") solutions that help equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers in selected vertical markets Sell More Stuff!™ – online and in-store. Our innovative products are powered by a proprietary library of enriched original equipment and aftermarket content that spans more than 10.5 million active part and accessory SKUs, 469,000 models and $1.7 billion in retail product value.  We remove the complexity of selling and servicing new and used inventory, parts, garments, and accessories ("PG&A") for customers in automotive tire and wheel, powersports, outdoor power equipment, marine, RV and white goods industries. More than 22,000 equipment dealers, 195 distributors and 140 manufacturers worldwide leverage our web and eCatalog platforms to Sell More Stuff!™.