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Exhibit 99
Patterson Companies Reports Change in Board of Directors
St. Paul, MNDecember 11, 2012Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) announced the resignation of Brian S. Tyler from its board of directors effective December 10, 2012. Tyler, executive vice president-corporate strategy and business development for McKesson Corporation, determined that due to the scale and scope of his new responsibilities at McKesson he should resign from Pattersons board.
Patterson intends to seek a replacement for the vacated board position.
Peter L. Frechette, Pattersons chairman, commented: We will miss Brians counsel and perspective. During his tenure on our board, he has made significant contributions to Pattersons success by providing valuable insight into the development of our overall vision and business strategies. We wish Brian the very best in all of his current and future pursuits.
Tyler said: My association with Patterson was professionally and personally gratifying, and I am confident of the companys continued success in the future.
About Patterson Companies, Inc.
Patterson Companies, Inc. is a value-added distributor serving the dental, companion-pet veterinarian and rehabilitation supply markets.
Dental Market
As Pattersons largest business, Patterson Dental provides a virtually complete range of consumable dental products, equipment and software, turnkey digital solutions and value-added services to dentists and dental laboratories throughout North America.
Veterinary Market
Webster Veterinary is one of the nations leading distributors of consumable veterinary supplies, equipment and software, diagnostic products, vaccines and pharmaceuticals to companion-pet veterinary clinics.
Rehabilitation Market
Patterson Medical is the worlds leading distributor of rehabilitation supplies and non-wheelchair assistive patient products to the physical and occupational therapy markets. The units global customer base includes hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and dealers.
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