Timken (NYSE: TKR) is a global manufacturer of highly engineered bearings, alloy steels, and related components and assemblies. It operates through four segments: Mobile Industries, Process Industries, Aerospace and Defense, and Steel. The company has operations in 30 countries and sells its products through its sales organizations and authorized distributors worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.timken.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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