Observant Competitors

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics solutions to address resource challenges and build smarter, more resilient infrastructure for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands. The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

Rain Bird Corporation, based in Azusa, California is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since 1933, Rain Bird has offered the broadest range of irrigation and water conservation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the globe. We have been awarded 450+ patents worldwide, including the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler. Rain Bird's guiding philosophy is The Intelligent Use of Water™. Our commitment to water conservation management extends beyond products to education, training, and services for the industry and the community. Starting in 2015, the National Business Research Institute (NBRI) recognized Rain Bird Corporation with the Circle of Excellence award based on our outstanding Employee Engagement. And we received the 2016 Readers Choice Award from Facility Executive magazine in the category of “Water Management." Rain Bird maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, France, and Mexico. People who work at Rain Bird find rewarding careers in Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and more. www.rainbird.com

HydroPoint® is the proven leader in smart water management solutions. Its WeatherTRAK®, Baseline®, and WaterCompass® product lines help companies maximize water savings, reduce operating costs, minimize business risks, and achieve sustainability goals. An EPA WaterSense® Partner of the Year, HydroPoint combines IoT technology, data analytics, and automation to optimize irrigation, flow management, and leak detection. Its solutions deliver visibility and control to commercial, government, education, and community sites. Located in the San Francisco North Bay for over 15 years, HydroPoint helps to reduce the world's water waste by making the best and most efficient use of our most important resource. For more information, visit www.hydropoint.com.