W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) supplies maintenance, repair and operating products for businesses and institutions primarily in the United States and Canada. Its customers include small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions. The company offers its products and services through local branches, catalogs, and the Internet. It operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, India, Puerto Rico, China, Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.grainger.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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