Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is a natural and organic foods retailer. The company operates more than 310 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. Through its Whole Planet Foundation’s micro-lending operations, the company supports food banks, sponsors neighborhood events and donates to local non-profit groups. Whole Foods has 10 distribution centers, seven regional bankhouses, and five commissaries. For more information visit the company’s Web site at: www.wholefoodsmarket.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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