ESBD_567618_1791984989731_Exhibit_J_Infant Formula Participation Example.xlsx

This exhibit presents infant formula participation data for the WIC Infant Formula Rebate contract opportunity in Texas, supplemented by comparable data from Minnesota, Iowa, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the period October 2025 through March 2026. The document provides a detailed breakdown of participant categories including exclusively breastfed infants, those receiving contract formula, and those receiving non-contract formula. Texas data shows total infant participation averaging 178,075 participants monthly across the six-month period, with 135,745 infants receiving contract formula and 19,187 receiving non-contract formula. Supporting data from Minnesota indicates approximately 15,130 average monthly participants receiving infant formula, while Iowa reports an average of 13,477 monthly participants. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma demonstrates consistent participation levels averaging approximately 1,025 participants monthly.

The participation metrics serve as a baseline for understanding the scope and scale of the WIC infant formula program across multiple jurisdictions. Texas represents the primary focus with the largest participant volume, while the inclusion of data from Minnesota, Iowa, and the Choctaw Nation provides comparative reference points for program administration and formula distribution patterns. The six-month period analyzed captures seasonal variations in participation, with Texas showing a slight decline from October through February before a modest recovery in March. These participation figures are critical for forecasting rebate volumes, managing inventory requirements, and projecting financial impacts associated with infant formula procurement and rebate arrangements under this contract opportunity.