Selected Financial Data

The table below sets forth selected financial data from the Consolidated Financial Statements. You should read this information in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes.

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(1) During the years 2001 to 2005, we successfully completed 13 acquisitions consisting of 109 service centers, of which 15 were closed or consolidated into existing service centers. For information about our recent acquisitions, see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) For discussions regarding changes in working capital and our calculation of base business sales growth, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.