Donovan Perkins makes his second appearance on the list at number 7  following a number 8 showing in 2006.

In his 2010 report to shareholders he commented that, “2010 was a year where we continued to demonstrate and build on our brand vision, “To be loved by our customers…and admired by our competitors.” Despite a challenging market, we grew while many financial market players saw adverse operating results. For the 10th consecutive year, PanCaribbean has reported record profits, one of only two companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange that have achieved this remarkable and consistent performance over the past decade.”

Passing a number of milestones along the way, he was pleased to highlight the following:

• Ø Net Income of $1.524 Billion, up 3%
• Ø Paid ordinary dividends of $604 Million or $1.10 per share
• Ø Balance Sheet grew to $72.6 Billion, up 11%
• Ø And Stockholders’ Equity soared 34% to $10.6 Billion, the equivalent of US$123 Million
• Ø Closed 2010 as the #1 Stockbroker with 26% market share.
• Ø Did exceptionally well at the JSE Annual Awards, capturing three coveted trophies from seven categories.
• Ø Through our largest Sigma Corporate Run ever, we supported children with disabilities with $11.18 Million raised through the inspired involvement of 11,187 participants.
• Ø Successfully managed the largest IPO in 2010, raising $240 Million for Dolphin Cove Limited, with subscriptions almost three times the amount offered.
• Ø Received a jmA+ credit rating from CariCRIS, the fourth consecutive year the Caribbean Regions’ independent rating agency has affirmed the strength and quality of our institution. BM