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2026 Deloitte Cincinnati 100

Survey Guidance

Each year since 1983, privately held companies in the region have been recognized by being named to the Deloitte Cincinnati 100 list. We are proud to continue the tradition.

As a member of the Greater Cincinnati private business community, you are invited to be considered for this year’s list. This application survey is designed to gather insights into the priorities, plans, and expectations of Cincinnati’s private companies. We appreciate your time and effort in completing the entire survey.

The deadline to complete the survey is August 31, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact us. To learn more and view past lists, please visit the Deloitte Cincinnati 100 website.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ownership

To be eligible, the company must be privately held. This includes companies whose voting stock is owned by families, employees (including ESOPs), private equity, venture capital, or individual owners. Companies that are publicly listed on an exchange or actively traded over the counter are not eligible. Additionally, professional and financial services firms do not qualify.

Company Location

The company, including those owned in part or in whole by another privately held company, must be headquartered in one of the following 18 counties.

Revenues

Companies are ranked based on self-reported annual gross revenue from their most recent year-end financial statements. If you are a parent company, please provide a consolidated revenue figure that includes all subsidiaries. Separate forms should not be submitted for individual subsidiaries.

Disclosure of Revenues

The aggregated results of this survey will be published to highlight key trends and insights. Individual company revenue information will remain confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent.

CONSENT

I understand that any data or information provided by me as part of this survey may be used by Deloitte in connection with this survey, other studies, or analyses performed by Deloitte or in connection with services provided by Deloitte or otherwise.

I understand that any such data or information may be disclosed by Deloitte to related entities or other third parties, including, without limitation, in publications, in connection with this survey or such studies, analyses, or services, provided that such data or information does not contain any information that identifies me or associates me with the responses I have provided to this survey.

I understand disclosure of such data or information may be required by law, in which case, Deloitte will endeavor to notify me.

I understand that this survey and the survey results are the proprietary property of Deloitte.

Deloitte is not responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on the survey results.

I am permitted to respond to the survey questions pertaining to my company, including, without limitation, in accordance with the policies of my company and its board of directors (or similar governing body).