Cepheid (NASDAQ: CPHD) is a leading molecular diagnostics company based in Sunnyvale, Calif. Cepheid is focused on improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate and user-friendly molecular systems and tests. The company automates highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures to deliver a superior way for institutions of any size to access the full power of molecular diagnostics. Cepheid’s systems enable rapid, sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.cepheid.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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