Forum Equity Partners (Forum) Ranks on the 2015 PROFIT 500

 – PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies –

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Forum No. 462 on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

"The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada," says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. "They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they've made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

"Forum is honoured to once again be featured on the PROFIT 500 ranking," says Forum Founder & CEO Richard Abboud. "Our strong growth reflects the dedication of our employees and our culture of innovation and extraordinary outcomes. We look forward to strengthening our existing, and fostering new, partnerships as we continue to grow in the future."

Over the past 10 years, Forum has grown its net equity at an annual rate of return in excess of 50% and now oversees $900 million of assets under management. Over the last two decades, Forum has acquired, sold, developed, or bid on a committed financing basis over $3 billion of assets.

Forum brings a solid commitment to transparent and respectful relationships, and a collective expertise in infrastructure, commercial real estate, energy, finance, and asset management. Building upon its experience and successes, Forum continues to create value through unconventional thinking and the relentless pursuit of innovation, rapid growth opportunities, and meaningful contributions to communities.

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About PROFIT and PROFITguide.com
PROFIT is Canada's preeminent media brand dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 33 years, Canadian entrepreneurs across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it's a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT at PROFITguide.com.

About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most-trusted business publication in the country. With a total print readership of more than 600,000, it is the country's premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. We provide concrete examples of business achievement, thought-provoking analysis and compelling storytelling, all in an elegant package with bold graphics and great photography. Canadian Business—what leadership looks like.

About Forum
Forum is a privately owned alternative investment management and principal investment firm with a focus on infrastructure, energy and renewables, and real estate. Working with our partners and clients, we achieve aggressive growth and success beyond expectations through innovation and continued performance as a top-tier alternative asset class developer, investor and manager.

SOURCE Forum Equity Partners

For further information: Media contact: Richard Abboud, Forum Equity Partners, [e-mail], 416.947.9532