The Advisory Board (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a worldwide research, technology, and consulting firm. The company partners with 125,000 leaders in 3,700 organizations across healthcare and higher education and also collaborates, through its innovative partnership model, with executives and their teams to enhance performance and solve their most imminent challenges. The Advisory Board Company offers strategic guidance, actionable insights, Web-based software solutions, and all-inclusive implementation and management services. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.advisory.com

William Blair & Company is a global investment banking and asset management firm committed to building enduring relationships with clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. An independent and employee-owned firm, William Blair is based in Chicago, and has office locations in 10 cities, including London, New York, Shanghai, and Zurich. For more information on William Blair & Company, visit www.williamblair.com

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