Costco Insight Deck

1. Costco Insight Deck By Sandy Skrovan Research Director - US September 2012 A Service

2. Contents Introduction Major Strategic Initiatives Key Markets Conclusions & Implications Further Reading All data correct at time of publishing.

3. 1 Introduction

4. 1 Introduction Corporate Structure: Costco is a US-based warehouse club chain with a presence in nine countries across the globe. While US operations remain core, more emphasis will be placed on international markets going forward. Craig Jelinek President and CEO USA (includes Puerto Rico) Other International Canada Louise Wendling Country Manager Key Executives Division COOs Country Managers noted Richard A Galanti EVP & CFO Joseph Portera Eastern & Canada Patrick Noone Australia Richard Chang Taiwan Paul G Moulton EVP & CIO John McKay Northern/Midwest Steve Pappas United Kingdom Ken Theriault Japan Mexico* Jaime Gonzalez Country Manager Douglas W Schutt EVP, Merchandising Dennis Zook Southwestern & Mexico Preston Draper South Korea TBC Europe** James P Murphy EVP, International Notes: * In June 2012, Costco and Comercial Mexicana reached an agreement under which Costco will purchase Comercial Mexicana’s 50% interest in Costco Mexico. ** No current club locations in Western Europe, but Costco named Michael Sinegal as Country Manager to explore opportunities.

5. 1 Introduction Active With established operations in North America and the UK, Costco also has a small but growing presence in Asia (Japan, South Korea and Taiwan) and Australia.