Smith Brothers named in the East Midlands Top 200 2025

Smith Brothers (Leicester) Ltd has been named in the East Midlands Top 200 2025, published by Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, ranking in the top 5 companies in Leicestershire in terms of revenue.

What is the East Midlands 200 2025?

The East Midlands 200 2025 is a celebration of the region’s most dynamic and fastest-growing businesses. The 2025 edition marks the 10th anniversary of the report and shines a spotlight on the remarkable resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that defines the East Midlands.

This year, the Top 200 have collectively generated over £10 billion in revenue, employed more than 43,000 people and delivered an average profitability growth of 33%. These achievements are most impressive considering the post-Brexit and Covid-19 society we now live in, as well as the need to adapt to an ever-accelerating digital landscape.

How is the list compiled?

Grant Thornton, part of a broader international network, is one of the UK’s leading providers of tax, audit, and consulting services. Highly commended and reputable, the company is well-known for its support of growing and dynamic businesses.

Their list is compiled by analysing data relayed through EBITDA Compound Annual Growth Rate over a three-year period, with a minimum EBITDA of £1m in the company’s latest accounting period. To be eligible, companies must also submit audited financials for the past three years, and management and strategic business makers must be East Midlands based. These criteria provide the report with a more accurate picture of the wealth creation, retention and reinvestment of profits in this region.

A remarkable achievement

This is an impressive feat for the business, which confirms that Smith Brothers is not only showing fast growth but also scale and sustainability in a challenging economic state.

As the East Midlands continues to attract more investment and development, companies like Smith Brothers continue to set an example for successful, locally grown businesses. With the Leicestershire based companies on the list reporting a combined revenue of £2.8 billion, Smith Brothers is helping lead the way for regional growth and innovation.

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