Company Profile For Whole Foods Market, Inc.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Whole Foods Market) owns and operates a chain of natural and organic foods supermarket. As of September 30, 2008, the Company operated 275 stores organized into 11 geographic operating regions, 264 stores in 38 United States of America states and the District of Columbia; six stores in Canada, and five stores in the United Kingdom. This includes 55 stores (net of divested locations) acquired from Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (Wild Oats) on August 28, 2007, 52 stores in 20 United States of America states and three stores in Canada. Whole Foods Market’s product categories include, but are not limited to, produce, seafood, grocery, meat and poultry, bakery, prepared foods and catering, specialty (beer, wine and cheese), Whole Body (nutritional supplements, vitamins, body care and educational products, such as books), floral, pet products and household products.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 27 September 2009, Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s revenues increased 1% to $8.03B. Net income applicable to Common increased 4% to $118.8M. Revenues reflect a rise in demand for the Company's product. Net income also reflects a decrease in direct store expenses, lower general & administrative expenses, lower pre-opening expense, a decrease in relocation, store closure and lease termination costs.