Patterson Companies (NASDAQ: PDCO) is a value-added distributor serving the dental, companion-pet veterinarian, and rehabilitation supply markets in the United States and internationally. The company has approximately 6,850 employees across its three business units: Patterson Dental, Webster Veterinary, and Patterson Medical. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.pattersoncompanies.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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