A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) is a leading global manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers. The company offers a complete line that features the most well-known brands in North America and China. A. O. Smith also offers water purification products for residential and light commercial applications. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company has approximately 10,500 employees at operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, India, China, and The Netherlands. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.aosmith.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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