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About Sprouts Farmers Market...... 3 Leadership Team...... 10 Mission and Values...... 4 Community Involvement...... 13 Quick Facts...... 5 A Multiplatform Grocery Brand...... 15 Shopping Experience...... 6 Educational Opportunities...... 16 About Our Shoppers...... 7 Awards and Recognition...... 17 Straight from the Source...... 8 Contact Information...... 19 History...... 9

06/15 2 We’re the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable. We’re a neighborhood with the feel of an old-fashioned farmers market. Our bright, friendly stores are filled with healthy everyday staples and specialty items at a great value. You’ll find mountains of fresh fruits and vegetables, barrels of wholesome grains, nuts and sweets, full-service deli, meat and seafood counters—complete with hand-crafted burgers and sausages. Roam around our spacious aisles and you’ll find fresh baked goods, eclectic beer and wine, gourmet cheese, sensibly-priced vitamins and supplements, and thousands of natural, organic and gluten-free groceries. Our friendly, knowledgeable and engaging team members are here to help you make healthier choices that are better for you and your budget.

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4 5 Sprouts conjures up notions of an indoor farmers market, with wooden crates stacked with fresh produce and bins and barrels full of . Our stores are designed with open floor plans and low displays for an easy-to-navigate shopping experience. Plus, there is an inviting playfulness to a Sprouts store that is enhanced by our friendly and helpful team members.

6 Sprouts’ value proposition attracts a customer base that is much broader than that of traditional health food or specialty stores. Studies show that the Sprouts customer is:

7 When asked to describe Sprouts in one word, here’s what our shoppers had to say.

Source: Sprouts Facebook fans 8 Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was founded by members of the Boney family, long-time San Diego grocers with a focus on making fresh foods affordable. The company opened its first store in Chandler, Ariz. in 2002 with abundant produce and thousands of natural, organic and great-tasting foods at remarkably low prices. The Sprouts story continued with a period of rapid growth through acquisitions and new store development. In 2011, Sprouts joined with Henry’s Holdings, which ran 35 Henry’s Farmers Markets stores and eight Sun Harvest Market stores. A year later, the company bought , which ran 37 stores. Sprouts became a public company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market in August 2013. In 2014, Sprouts expanded into the Southeast by adding new stores in . Since then, Sprouts has opened stores in three new states: , and . Today, Sprouts is one of the fastest growing retailers in the country, growing at a 14% annual growth rate. Sprouts employs more than 22,000 team members and operates more than 230 stores from coast to coast.

9 With more than a century of retail experience among them, our Executive Leadership Team brings a balance of strategic and practical experience. Relying on a wide range of skills, a passion for making customers happy and more than a little good-natured fun, they make Sprouts an organization where every voice is heard, every effort is appreciated and every team member is valued. Amin Maredia Amin Maredia, our chief executive officer, assumed the position in August 2015 and previously served as Sprouts’ chief financial officer from August 2011 to August 2015. He serves on our board of directors. Prior to joining Sprouts, Amin served in key strategic and finance roles for Burger King Corporation, one of the world’s largest fast-food retailers, including vice president of North America and Latin America finance and vice president of strategic planning & treasurer. Before joining Burger King, Amin served as assistant treasurer. Amin also brings significant mergers and acquisitions experience. By emphasizing strategic investment and financial discipline, he has also deftly managed Global Fortune 100 and private equity backed companies through difficult periods and during the economic downturn. Amin began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1994. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a graduate of the Harvard Business School General Management Program and holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from University of Houston. Jim Nielsen Jim Nielsen, our president and chief operating officer, has more than 25 years of experience in the grocery business. Jim joined us as COO in 2011 following our merger with Henry’s, where he served as president for six years. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions at Wild Oats and Smith’s Food and Drug. A native of who got his start in the grocery business as a teenager, Jim has hands-on experience with every facet of grocery operations and brings deep knowledge in natural and organic foods. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Weber State University.

10 Brad Lukow Brad Lukow, our chief financial officer, joined Sprouts in March 2016. In his role, he oversees the company’s finance organization, including investor relations, treasury, controller functions and taxes.

Prior to joining Sprouts, Brad served as chief financial officer for 99 Cents Only Stores. He also spent 20 years at Shoppers Drug Mart, most notably serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer for six years. Brad is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has his B.A. in Honors Business Administration from Western University. Daniel Bruni Daniel Bruni has served as our chief information officer since February 2015. Prior to joining Sprouts, Dan held the position of vice president, information technology for Dollar General Corporation. Dan has also served as senior vice president & chief information officer at , Corp., a regional grocery chain, and as vice president & chief information officer at Brothers Gourmet Coffees. With more than 25 years of information technology experience, Dan has also held leadership positions in manufacturing, financial services and fast food retail in organizations such as General Motors, Dun & Bradstreet and Burger King Corporation. Dan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Indiana University of and an MBA in IT Executive Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Ted Frumkin Ted Frumkin, our chief development officer, has been in the commercial real estate world for more than 25 years. Prior to joining us in December 2012, Ted served as vice president of real estate for Staples, Inc. for 10 years. Before that, he was vice president of real estate for Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc., and served in various roles for Office Depot, Wal-Mart and Taco Bell. Ted holds a Master of Business Administration degree from International University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Christian University.

11 Shawn Gensch Shawn Gensch, our chief marketing officer, leads Sprouts’ marketing strategy, creative and production, designed to inspire and engage consumers and showcase the company’s healthy products and great value. Shawn has close to 25 years’ experience in marketing and finance with executive roles in both the retail and financial services industries. Most recently, he served as co-founder and chief executive officer at a start-up consumer loyalty company. Earlier, Gensch served as Target’s senior vice president of marketing, president of Target Bank and led financial product development for the company. Previously, he was president and chief executive officer of Conseco Bank.

Brandon Lombardi Brandon Lombardi, our chief legal officer and corporate secretary, joined Sprouts in January 2012 after leading us through our 2011 merger with Henry’s as our outside legal counsel. Prior to joining us, Brandon was at the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig for 10 years, where he served as outside general counsel and secretary to public and private companies in a wide range of industries, including an industry close to our heart: food retail. Brandon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Global Finance from State University and magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Dan Sanders Dan Sanders joined our team as executive vice president of store operations in June 2015. In his role, Dan oversees store operations of our more than 230 locations in 13 states coast to coast.

Prior to joining Sprouts, Dan served as division president for SUPERVALU. He also spent 10 years with United of Texas, serving in various roles, including chief executive officer. Dan is a military veteran and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. He completed his undergraduate studies at Lubbock Christian University and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.

12 At Sprouts, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. We support local non-profit and educational institutions that share our goal of improved health, nutrition and fitness. Over the years, we have been proud to be associated with many incredible causes, doing our part to improve the lives of thousands of people through meaningful giving.

Food Rescue Program SCRIP Fundraising At the end of each day, Sprouts donates all We are proud to participate in the Scrip unsold and edible – but not marketable – fundraising program, helping non-profit groceries to local area hunger relief agencies organizations raise money. This popular and charities as part of our local Food Rescue fundraising program invites non-profit Program. Similarly, some produce is set aside for organizations to pre-purchase Sprouts relief agencies directly from our distribution gift cards at a 5% discounted rate and then centers. In 2015, Sprouts stores and distribution resell the Sprouts gift cards at full price. centers donated approximately 14 million pounds of product to those in need, which is equivalent to 12 million meals. This reduces the impact of hunger as well as the company’s environmental footprint. 13 Community Events Volunteerism

We regularly make in-kind donations to Sprouts team members are encouraged to local community causes that address help people and organizations in need. We healthy living and nutrition education have provided major volunteer support to for children and families. Examples include events such as the Walk Now for Autism donations of bananas or water for road races; Speaks, the Phoenix Rescue Mission and reusable bags for health fairs and green various food banks in Arizona, , festivals; gift cards to be used as raffle items , , , Texas and or party platters for fundraising events. Utah. With an engaged team member base of more than 22,000, we have the ability to use our leverage to support causes small and large. Responsible Neighbor

Sprouts is more than a grocery store – we are a community partner focused on the well-being of Grab ‘N Give the neighborhoods we serve. We support organiza- Throughout the holiday season, Sprouts tions that aid children’s causes (schools and hospitals, sponsors annual Grab ‘N Give holiday backpack programs); organizations that work with food drive to help feed the hungry in our the gluten-free and gluten-intolerant community; local communities. Our shoppers have health and wellness non-profits (particularly geared the opportunity to purchase and donate toward education and awareness); Feeding America bags of groceries at a 10% discount. We and related agencies. In 2015, we raised approximate- then donate the bags to local food banks ly $2.2 million for non-profit community partners, in the communities we serve. In 2015 we including our continued support of autism research donated more than 1.6 million meals. through a multi-faceted program with Autism Speaks and the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center.

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Our Mission: Founded in 2015, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports health and wellness related causes that directly impact the neighborhoods where our customers and team members live, work and play.

Through the passion of our team members and generosity of our vendors and customers, we support nonprofit organizations that are making the world a better place - from the ground up. We focus on giving locally in the areas of food security and hunger relief; promoting health education and nutrition; and helping people living with disabilities and health concerns. Focus Areas: Food Security & Hunger Relief Health Education & Nutrition Disabilities & Health Concerns Partnering with organizations that promote Partnering with organizations that promote Partnering with organizations that provide access to sustainable, quality food sources and programs fostering sound nutrition and direct services and support to improve the supplying food banks and food pantries healthy physical activity in children quality of life for people living with disabilities and health concerns Lyndsey Waugh, Executive Director 5455 E. High St. Suite 111, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (602) 682-3263 • [email protected] 15 16 17 • 2015 of the Year – Grocery Headquarters • • 2015 One of America’s Best Supermarkets – The Daily Meal • • 2015 GreenChill Store Certification Excellence Award for 39 Stores – Recognized Annualy since 2013 • • 2015 Arizona Business Leadership Award – Arizona Business Leadership Association • • 2015 Editor’s Pick Award for Sriracha Lime Organic Kale Chips – Gourmet Retailer • • 2015 Best Digital and Social Marketing Award for Sprouts Raw Product Line Launch– Store Brands • • 2015 Recognized as one of Ten Best Supermarkets in America for two consecutive years – Consumer Reports • • 2015 A Top 75 Food Retailer for three consecutive years – Supermarket News • • 2014 Industry Leaders of Arizona Award– Food & Beverage – AZ Big Media • • 2014 Retailer of the Year – Jim Nielsen – Arizona Food Marketing Alliance • • 2014 Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropy Leadership Award – Outstanding Corporation • • 2014 Power 50 – Other Retailers Selling Food – Doug Sanders (No. 9) – Supermarket News • 18 Sprouts Farmers Market Support Office: 5455 E. High St., Suite 111 Phoenix, Arizona 85054 Main Number: 480-814-8016 Fax Number: 480-814-8017 Media Contact [email protected] 602-682-3173

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