"Every year we're more particular about membership in this elite list. To qualify, candidates have to show a consistent pattern of positive growth during a five-year period, as well as over the last 12 months. We selected companies with sales in the $5 million to $750 million range ("small" by Forbes standards), net profit margins greater than 5% and share prices above $5 as of Oct. 1."

You can read more and see USANA's listing online by following this link:
http://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/23/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=23&passYear=2004&passListType=Company&uniqueId=MQLJ&datatype=Company

-- Suzanne Cannon