11. THE OPERATING COMPANY (“KLC OPCO”) KLC’s mission is to provide a quality education to children from birth to college. KLC was formed from the combination of KLC and AER which occurred in May 2003 and the subsequent acquisition of KinderCare in January of 2005. Based in Portland, Oregon, KLC consists of (i) KLC OpCo, a collection of operating companies and (ii) KLC PropCo, a collection of special purpose subsidiaries owning substantially all of KLC’s real estate. 11.1. KLC OpCo KLC OpCo is the largest for-profit provider of ECE and care services in the U.S., the second largest provider of employer-sponsored ECE to the corporate segment in the U.S. and the largest for-profit provider of before and after school programs in the U.S. Through one of its subsidiaries, KLC OpCo also operates accredited high school distance learning programs that have served over 200,000 students since 1975. On a pro forma basis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, KLC OpCo generated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,477.7 million and $149.9 million, respectively. Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) Distance Learning ae i — Centers) Sponsored Centers) 1,812 centers 122 centers 573 sites 90% of ProForma 6% of Pro Forma 3% of Pro Forma Revenue 1% of Pro Forma Revenue Revenue Revenue | 11.2. Early Childhood Education Unit (96% of Pro Forma FYE December 31, 2005 Revenue) As of FYE December 31, 2005, KLC OpCo provided ECE services through its 1,812 company-operated community centers (90% of pro forma revenue) and 122 employer-sponsored centers (6% of pro forma revenue). In total the ECE Unit operated 1,934 centers in 39 states and Washington D.C., offering ECE programs primarily for children aged six weeks to five years. The programs are marketed primarily under the KinderCare, Children’s World, Children’s Discovery Centers, Knowledge Beginnings and Mulberry Child Care & Preschool brand names. KLC OpCo’s centers typically contain classrooms, recreational areas, kitchens and bathroom f