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BAIN & COMPANY NAMED "BEST FIRM TO WORK FOR" FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED TENTH YEAR IN A ROW

New York, NY—August 20, 2012—In an achievement unmatched by any company, in any industry, Bain & Company, the global management consulting firm, has been named the "Best Firm to Work For" for a 10th year in a row, as announced today by the editors of Consulting Magazine. "From an individual firm perspective, what else can we say about Bain & Company? The firm simply amazes each year and it’s now 10 consecutive years as the No. 1 firm," wrote the magazine’s editors in the August issue, adding, "When it comes to employee satisfaction, there simply is no better consulting firm to work for than Bain."

"We say it feels different to work at Bain & Company, and to have this validated by our staff, for 10 consecutive years in Consulting Magazine's 'Best Firms to Work For' survey, is a source of immense pride for us," said Russ Hagey, Bain senior partner and the firm’s chief talent officer. "Bain continues to be a very attractive place to work, but along with the celebration comes a deep motivation to continue to evolve, innovate and deliver exceptional results for our clients and compelling careers for our people."

In addition to being ranked #1 overall, Bain ranked #1 in the survey sub-categories of firm culture—reflecting shared values, standards, ethics and goals of a firm—and career development.

"What continues to excite me and many others about Bain is the opportunity to be part of a winning team," said Dave Johnson, Bain senior partner and regional managing director in the Americas. "Bain is one team that keeps doing what it does best, focusing on the right client issues, delivering results that stand the test of time, and building strong client relationships. This will create an even greater future for Bain."

Editor's Note: For more information or a photo of Russ Hagey or Dave Johnson, contact Dan Pinkney at dan.pinkney@bain.com or +1 646 562 8102.

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