EX-99.1 2 d689398dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Investor Deck

March 2014


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Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain statements in this presentation are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained herein (including, but not limited to, statements to the effect that Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (the “Company“) or its management “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “expects,” “believes,” or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions) that are not statements of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company‘s estimated growth and long-term financial targets. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this presentation. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks associated with the Company‘s ability to successfully compete in its intensely competitive industry; the Company‘s ability to successfully open new stores; the Company‘s ability to manage its rapid growth; the Company‘s ability to maintain or improve its operating margins; the Company‘s ability to identify and react to trends in consumer preferences; product supply disruptions; general economic conditions; and other factors as set forth from time to time in the Company‘s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company intends these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the date of this presentation and does not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available, except as required by law.

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has presented adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to GAAP. The Company’s management believes that these presentations provide useful information to management, analysts and investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to its results of operations and financial condition. In addition, management uses these measures for reviewing the financial results of the Company as well as a component of incentive compensation. In addition, in comparing its results to the comparable periods of 2012, the Company has presented 2012 financial results on a proforma basis as if the May 2012 business combination with Sunflower Farmers market, Inc. (“Sunflower Transaction“) had occurred on the first day of the Company’s 2012 fiscal year. See the Appendix for unaudited supplemental pro forma condensed consolidated financial information. The Company defines adjusted net income as net income excluding store closure and exit costs, one-time costs associated with its April 2011 combination (the Henry’s Transaction) with Henry’s Holdings, LLC (“Henry’s“) and the Sunflower Transaction (collectively, the “Transactions“), gain and losses from disposal of assets, the loss on extinguishment of debt and the related tax impact of those adjustments. The Company defines adjusted diluted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The Company defines EBITDA as net income before interest expense, provision for income tax, and depreciation and amortization, and defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding store closure and exit costs, one-time costs associated with the Transactions, gains and losses from disposal of assets and the loss on extinguishment of debt.

These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meanings prescribed by GAAP. Use of these terms may differ from similar measures reported by other companies. Because of their limitations, none of these non-GAAP measures should be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to use to reinvest in growth of the Company’s business, or as a measure of cash that will be available to meet the Company’s obligations. Each of these non-GAAP measures has its limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP.

See the Appendix for reconciliation for these non-GAAP measure to the comparable GAAP measures.

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Overview of Sprouts

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Sprouts at a Glance

High-growth, value-oriented fresh, natural and organic food retailer

Broad consumer appeal

One of the largest natural and organic retailers

Significant momentum

Significant white space opportunity

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Benefitting from Long Term Macro Trends

Strong Market Opportunity 1 Sprouts is Outpacing Relevant Segments 2

$600B U.S. Supermarket Industry 7.1x

Sprouts growing at 7x U.S. $113 Supermarkets

4.3x 3.6x $54 2.5x

1.0x $9

1997 2013E 2020E U.S. Vitamins & Natural & Value

Natural & Organic Sales Projected to Grow Supermarkets Supplements Organic

2008-2012 by 11% Annually Through 2020 2.4% 6.1% 8.6% 10.3% 17.1% CAGR:

Supported by Strong Macro Tailwinds

Health &Wellness Value

Greater focus on preventative health Increasingly cost-conscious consumers

Childhood obesity Persistent shift in shopping behaviors

Specialty diets (e.g., gluten-free) Sprouts makes healthy choices affordable

¹ Source: Nutrition Business Journal.

² Chart data represents the multiple of average annual U.S. Grocery sales growth (“CAGR”) from 2008 through 2012 for each respective category or entity. Value segment defined as dollar stores (Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar) . Source: Progressive Grocer (U.S. Supermarket Industry), Nutrition Business Journal (Vitamins & Supplements; Natural & Organic), and company filings (Value).

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Sprouts has a Differentiated Go-to-Market Strategy

HEALTH SELECTION VALUE SERVICE

Complete Natural & Organic Offering

An Engaged, Loyal Customer Base Leading to Strong Financial Performance and Significant New Unit Growth Opportunity

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Sprouts “Flips” the Conventional Grocery Store Model

Produce surrounded by a complete grocery offering

Differentiated assortment of high-quality, healthy alternatives

Farmers market inspired, open store layout with low profile displays

Convenient, small-box: 25 – 28k sq. ft.

Comfortable, easy to shop environment

Full grocery store

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Fresh Produce is at the Core of Sprouts’ Offering

Produce Local Sourcing, Limited CapEx Required Regional Buying Model Sourced and Distributed Deep Industry for New Distribution In-House Relationships Centers

Produce is a common denominator among Current Produce Distribution Centers customers

Supply chain system scalable to support growth

Focus on freshness, speed-to-market and value

Prices significantly below competitors drive trial and traffic

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Reaching a Broad Base of Consumers in Both Traditional and Digital Mediums

More than 11 million weekly circulars

Reinforces value offering

30+ annual department promotions 1, which drive transition margin to increased basket size and higher

Digital platform for relevance today and tomorrow

¹ Represents planned promotions at each store during FY 2014.

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Sprouts Targets the Conventional Supermarket Customer

Broad Customer Demographics

Middle income and up

Educated

Wide spectrum of demographic and ethnic makeups

Wanting to eat healthier

Looking for value

Successful Across Markets

Sprouts Proves

“Natural / lifestyle” markets and That Eating more “traditional” states

Densely populated, urban areas Healthy Can as well as smaller metropolitan Be Affordable. markets

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Sprouts Grows its Share of Consumers’ “Food RetailWallet”

Increasing Average Basket Size and Gross Margin Over Time

LIFESTYLE

Over Time Make Sprouts Their Primary Grocery Store

TRANSITION

Then Shop an Increasing Number of Departments

TRIAL

Consumers Start with High Quality Produce

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Estimated 15+ Years of New Store Growth

Proven Concept: 170 stores in nine states

Strong performance across all markets, demographics and real estate venues

Plan to open 22-24 new stores in 2014

Demographics allow for deep penetration in markets

Potential U.S. Store Count¹

Washington

~1,200

Oregon

Nevada

Utah

2 Colorado 3

24 Kansas 1

74 Missouri North

California 7.1x Arizona New Oklahoma Tennessee Carolina Arkansas Mexico

26 5 South

6 Georgia

Carolina Texas

29 170 300 in

Alabama Florida 1.8x Existing

Existing Market Louisiana

Mississippi Markets

Target Near Term New Market

As of Mar. 1, 2014 Potential

1 Based on an assumed new store growth rate of 12% per year and research conducted by Buxton Company in 2012.

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Sprouts’ Consistent Growth in Competitive Markets

Case Study of a Sprouts Phoenix Location

($ in 000s)

+10%

Wal-Mart opened +4%

(1) +7%

+7%

Sales +3%

+11%

+30% Target added Frys Whole Foods P-Fresh Weekly Marketplace opened 2002 Trader Joe_s Costco re-opened +15% opened opened

Average +1%

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Broad Appeal Makes Sprouts a Formidable Competitor

1 Not indicative of every store location.

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Business & Financial Performance

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A Powerful Long-Term Growth Engine

Consistent Store One of the Best

10%+ Comp Growth Leverage Performance Compelling White Space Natural / and Margin Infrastructure Across Store-Level Opportunities Organic Sector Expansion in for Scale and Geographies Economics in the Public Growth Existing Stores Growth and Vintages Markets

High, balanced sales growth

Margin expansion in existing stores

Operating leverage from scale and infrastructure

Deleverage capital structure

Long-Term Net Earnings Growth Target of 20%+

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Compelling Unit Economics

Target New Store Economics

Store Size 25 – 28k sq.ft. Net Cash Investment¹ $2.8 million First Year Sales ~$10 – $12 million

Initial Sales Growth 20-30%over3 – 4years

Pre-Tax Cash-on-Cash Returns

35%-40% within 3-4 years

¹ Includes store build-out (net of contributions from landlords), inventory (net of payables) and cash pre-opening expenses.

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History of Organic Growth

Pro Forma Net Sales 1 Pro Forma Comparable Store Sales Growth 2

($ in mm)

20.4% $2,438

$1,991

14.8% 10.7% $1,723 $1,490 11.6% $1,239 2.6% 9.7% $1,059 7.4%

4.9%

5.1%

2.3%

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

‘08-’13 CAGR: 18.2%

Prior Period Current Period Two-Year Stacked

Balanced Sales Growth Across Comparable Store Sales Growth and New Store Openings

¹Proforma net sales reflect the net sales of our predecessor entity and Sunflower as if the Henry’s Transaction and Sunflower Transaction had been consummated on the first day offiscal 2008.

2 “Comparable store sales growth” refers to the percentage change in our comparable store sales as compared to the prior comparable period. Pro forma comparable store sales growth reflects comparable store sales growth calculated as if the Henrys Transaction and the Sunflower Transaction had been consummated on the first day of fiscal 2007. Comparable store sales growth on a “two-year stacked basis” is computed by adding the pro forma comparable store sales growth of the period referenced and that of the same fiscal period ended twelve months prior.

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Momentum Continued through Q4

Highlights

Met annual target of 19 openings

Over 27% net sales growth in Q4 compared to 2012

Continued double -digit comp growth on a 1-year and 2-year stacked basis

Net Sales Pro Forma Comparable Store Sales Growth 2

YoY Growth: 27% YoY Growth: 22%

($ in mm) 21.0 % 22.4 % 20.2 % $2,438 18.1 % $1,991 10.8 % 13.8 % 13.8 % 10.2 % 8.0 % $479 $608 8.6 %

4Q 2012 4Q 2013 2012¹ 2013 4Q 2012 4Q 2013 1Q 2013 2Q 2013 3Q 2013 4Q 2013

Q4 2-Year Stacked

1 Net sales for 2012 YTD are pro forma net sales, reflecting the net sales of Sunflower as if the Sunflower Transaction had been consummated on the first day of fiscal 2012.

2 “Comparable store sales growth” refers to the percentage change in our comparable store sales as compared to the prior comparable period. Pro forma comparable store sales growth reflects comparable store sales growth calculated as if the Sunflower Transaction had been consummated on the first day of fiscal 2012. Comparable store sales growth on a “two-year stacked basis” is computed by adding the pro forma comparable store sales growth of the period referenced and that of the same fiscal period ended twelve months prior.

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Robust Earnings Growth

Adj. EBITDA¹ Adj. Net Income²

($ in mm) ($ in mm)

$28.7 $37.7 $11.4 $5.2

2012 Q4 2013 Q4 2012 Q4 2013 Q4

% Margin 6.0% 6.2%

($inmm)

($ in mm)

YoY Growth:31%

YoY Growth:119%

YoY Growth:33%

YoY Growth:69%

$195.2 $67.4 $147.3 $40.0

2012 2013 2012 2013

% Margin 7.4% 8.0%

Note: Financial information on this slide for fiscal 2012 gives pro forma effect to the Sunflower Transaction as if it had been consummated on the first day of fiscal 2012. ¹ See the Appendix to this presentation for a reconciliation of adjusted EBTIDA to net income.

² See the Appendix to this presentation for a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income.

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Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Ample liquidity going forward supported by $60mm undrawn revolver and $78mm of cash on hand

Solid free cash flow generation with ability to self-fund organic growth $161mm 2013 operating cash flow $76mm 2013 capital expenditures 1

Generate significant free cash flow after investing in new stores and infrastructure

¹ Net of landlord tenant improvement allowances of $12mm.

Capitalization

At Dec.29, 2013 Revolver ($60mm) $0 Term Loan 318 Capital and Financing Leases 120

Total Debt $438

Cash 78

Net Debt $360

NetDebt/

1.2x 2013 Adj. EBITDA

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2014 Growth Guidance

Total Sales Growth 16% - 18% Unit Growth 22-24 New Stores Comparable Store Sales Growth 7.0% - 8.0% Adjusted EBITDA Growth 17% - 20% Adjusted Net Income Growth 30+% Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.58 - $0.60

Capital Expenditures (net of landlord improvement allowances) $110M-$120M

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Long-Termer Financial Targets

Unit Growth ~12% Comparable Store Sales Growth 6%+ Total Sales Growth ~15% EBIT Growth 17 – 20% Net Income Growth 20%+

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Why Sprouts is a Compelling Investment

9 Authentic Natural and Organic Food Offering Great Value

9 Fast Growing Segment of the U.S. Supermarke Industry with Strong Macro Tailwinds

9 Significant New Store Growth Opportunity Supported by Broad Demographic Appeal

9 Proven and Replicable Store Model with Compelling Unit Economics

9 Resilient Business Model Delivering Strong Financial Performance and Strong Comparable Store Sales Growth

9 Passionate Team with a Customer -Focused Culture

9Significantly lower prices

92020 11% CAGR to $113B in

9(7.2x 1,200 current potential base) stores

9cashTarget 35 returns _40% cash-on-

920% 2-year comps

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Appendix: Supplemental Materials

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Non-GAAP Reconciliation

The following table shows a reconciliation of adjusted and pro forma adjusted net income , and adjusted and pro forma adjusted EBITDA to net income for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 29, 2013 and pro forma net income for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2012:

December 29, December 30, December 29. December 30,

2013 2012 2013 2012

Pro Forma for Pro Forma for

Sunflower Sunflower

Actual Transaction Actual Transaction

Net income (a) $ 9,280 $ 3,467 $ 51,326 $ 24,526

Income tax provision 5,563 2,530 32,741 19,912

Net income before income taxes 14,843 5,997 84,067 44,438

Store closure and exit costs (b) 381 (1.397) 2,051 2,214

Costs associated with acquisitions and integration (c) - 4,110 (15) 17,120

Loss on disposal of assets (d) 13 28 412 1,953

IPO bonus (e) - - 3,183 -

Secondary offering expenses including employment taxes on options exercises (f) 2,014 - 2,014 -

Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,039 - 18,721 992

Adjusted income tax provision (g) (6,855) (3,490) (43,010) (26,721)

Adjusted net income 11,435 5,248 67,423 39,996

Interest expense, net 6,851 9,898 37,185 40,250

Adjusted income tax provision (g) 6,855 3,490 43,010 26,721

Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) 25,141 18,636 147,618 106,967

Depreciation, amortization and accretion 12,593 10,094 47,539 40,373

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) $ 37,734 $ 28,730 $ 195,157 $ 147,340

Adjusted Net Income Per Share

Net income per share - basic $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.38 $ 0.20

Per share impact of net income adjustments $ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ 0.12

Adjusted net income per share - basic $ 0.08 $ 0.04 $ 0.50 $ 0.32

Net income per share - diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.37 $ 0.19

Per share impact of net income adjustments $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.11 $ 0.12

Adjusted net income per share - diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.04 $ 0.48 $ 0.31

(a) See “Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information” for a reconciliation of pro forma net income to net income for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2012. (b) Store closure and exit costs have been excluded from adjusted and pro forma adjusted EBITDA, and from adjusted and pro forma adjusted net income. In fiscal 2013 these costs included the costs related to the closure of a former Sunflower warehouse facility and adjustments to sublease assumptions on other properties. In fiscal 2012 these consist primarily of the costs to close a Sunflower administrative facility following the Sunflower Transaction and one store location and in the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2012 included a benefit from a landlord’s voluntary release of a lease obligation for a previously closed location.

(c) Costs associated with acquisitions and integration represent the costs to integrate the combined businesses resulting from the Sunflower and Henry’s Transactions. These expenses include professional fees and severance, which the Company excludes from its pro forma adjusted EBITDA and pro forma adjusted net income to provide period-to-period comparability of the Company’s operating results because management believes these costs do not directly reflect the ongoing performance of its store operations.

(d) Gain/Loss on disposal of assets represents the gains and losses recorded in connection with the disposal of property and equipment. The Company excludes gains and losses on disposals of assets from its adjusted and pro forma adjusted EBITDA and adjusted and pro forma adjusted net income to provide period-to-period comparability of its operating results because management believes these costs do not directly reflect the ongoing performance of its store operations. The loss recorded in fiscal 2012 primarily relates to the loss on the sale leaseback of a store property.

(e) IPO bonus represents the bonuses paid to certain employees in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. The Company excludes the IPO bonus from its adjusted and pro forma adjusted EBITDA and adjusted and pro forma adjusted net income to provide period-to-period comparability of its operating results because management believes these costs do not directly reflect the ongoing performance of its store operations.

(f) Secondary offering expenses including employment taxes on options exercises represents expenses the Company incurred in its second public offering and employment taxes paid by the Company in connection with options exercised in that offering. The Company has excluded these items from its adjusted and pro forma adjusted EBITDA and adjusted and pro forma adjusted net income to provide period-to-period comparability of its operating results because management believes these costs do not directly reflect the performance of its store operations.

(g) Pro forma adjusted and adjusted income tax provision for all periods presented represents the income tax provision and pro forma income tax provision plus the tax effect of the adjustments described in notes (b) through (e) above based on statutory tax rates for the period. For the fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2012, this amount was further adjusted to reflect a $1.9 million reduction in pro forma income tax provision for the effects of certain items related to the Sunflower Transaction. Of the adjustment, $2.3 million relates to the tax effects of $3.3 million and $2.9 million of non-deductible transaction costs incurred by the Company and Sunflower, respectively, based on statutory tax rates for the period. This adjustment was partially offset by a $0.4 million adjustment related to tax benefits from Sunflower stock option exercises. The Company has excluded these items from its pro forma adjusted income tax provision because management believes they do not directly reflect the ongoing performance of its store operations and are not reflective of its ongoing income tax provision.

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Pro Forma Reconciliation

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Thirteen Weeks Ended December 30, 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

Thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2012

Historical ProForma Pro Forma

Sprouts Adjustment Adjustment Pro Forma for

Farmers Historical for Sunflower for Sunflower Sunflower

Market, Inc. Sunflower Fiscal Period Transaction Transaction

Net sales $ 478,941 $ - $ - $ - $ 478,941

Cost of sales, buying and occupancy 342,559 - - 26 342,585

Gross profit 136,382 - - (26) 136,356

Direct store expenses 100,044 - - (39) 100,005

Selling, general and administrative expenses 21,518 - - (16) 21,502

Store pre-opening costs 712 - - - 712

Store closure and exit costs (1,397) - - - (1,397)

Income from operations 15,505 - - 29 15,534

Interest expense (10,074) - - 176 (9,898) Other income 361 - - - 361 Loss on extinguishment of debt ---- Income before income taxes 5,792 - - 205 5,997 Income tax provision (2,451) - - (79) (2,530) Net income $ 3,341 $ - $ - $ 126 $ 3,467 Net income per share:

Basic $ 0.03 $ 0.03

Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.03 Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 125,957 125,957

Diluted 128,958 128,958

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Pro Forma Reconciliation

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Fifty-two Weeks Ended December 30, 2013 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

Fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2012 Pro Forma

Historical Adjustments Pro Forma

Sprouts for Sunflower Adjustment Pro Forma for

Farmers Historical Fiscal Period for Sunflower Sunflower

Market, Inc. Sunflower Alignment Transaction Transaction

Net sales $ 1,794,823 $ 197,612 $ (1,472) $ - $ 1,990,963

Cost of sales, buying and occupancy 1,264,514 138,880 (1,01 $1) 775 1,403,158

Gross profit 530,309 58,732 (461) (775) 587,805

Direct store expenses 368,323 35,956 (287) (261) 403,731

Selling, general and administrative expenses 86,364 13,386 (90) (8,049) 91,611

Store pre-opening costs 2,782 2,450 (14) - 5,218

Store closure and exit costs 2,155 59 - - 2,214

Income from operations 70,685 6,88 1 (70) 7,535 85,031

Interest expense (35,488) (2,019) 14 (2,757) (40,250)

Other income 562 88 (1) - 649

Loss on extinguishment of debt (992) - - - (992)

Income before income taxes 34,767 4,950 (57) 4,778 44,438

Income tax provision (15,267) (2,796) 14 (1,863) (19,912)

Net income $ 19,500 $ 2,154 $ (43) $ 2,915 $ 24,526 Net income per share:

Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.20

Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.19 Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 119,427 125,510

Diluted 121,781 127,864

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Pro Forma Reconciliation

SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1. Basis of Presentation and Description of Transactions

Effective May 29, 2012, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common and preferred stock of Sunflower in the Sunflower Transaction, a transaction accounted for as a business combination, which was financed through the issuance of debt and 14.9 million shares of common stock.

The historical Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. results of operations for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 30, 2012 are derived from its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the periods then ended. The historical Sunflower results of operations for the period January 1, 2012 to May 28, 2012, were derived from the Sunflower pre-combination unaudited financial statements. Certain amounts from the Sunflower pre-combination unaudited financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the Company’s presentation.

2. Pro Forma for Sunflower Transaction

The historical results of operations have been adjusted to give pro forma effect to events that are (i) directly attributable to the Sunflower Transaction, (ii) factually supportable and (iii) expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results, as if the Sunflower Transaction occurred on the first day of fiscal 2012 (referred to as “Pro Forma Adjustments for Sunflower Transaction”) . Below is a description of the types of adjustments represented in the Sunflower Fiscal Period Alignment and Sunflower Transaction Adjustments columns.

Sunflower Fiscal Period Alignment - Sunflower’s fiscal 2012 commenced one day earlier than the Company’s fiscal 2012. Pro forma adjustments for Sunflower Fiscal Period Alignment reflect the pro forma impact of deducting one day from the historical Sunflower results of operations.

Cost of Sales, Buying and Occupancy – Adjustments attributable to the application of acquisition accounting including straight-line rent adjustments and adjustments to the amortization of favorable lease intangible assets and unfavorable lease liabilities.

Direct Store Expenses – Adjustments to historical Sunflower depreciation related to changes in value and estimated useful lives of property plant and equipment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses – Adjustments related to Sunflower Transaction fees recorded by both Sprouts and Sunflower, accelerated share-based compensation recorded by Sunflower, adjustments to depreciation related to changes in value and estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and amortization of the Sunflower trade name.

Interest Expense – Adjustments related to the reversal of historical Sunflower interest expense, incremental interest expense related to the proceeds from additional term loan and senior subordinated notes that were used to effectuate the transaction and interest related to Sunflower capital and financing lease obligations.

Income Tax Provision – Adjustment to the income tax provision for the items listed above.

Net income per share – Net income per share has been adjusted to reflect those items listed above and the change in weighted average shares outstanding –basic and diluted as described below.

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted – The weighted average shares outstanding basic and diluted have been adjusted for the effect of the additional shares issued in the Sunflower Transaction.

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