Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. · NASDAQ:SWBI

Smith & Wesson Brands — Investor Presentation (April 2005)

33 slides from Smith & Wesson Brands's investor presentation, Apr 27, 2005

  1. Slide 1: Smith & Wesson

    Smith & Wesson April 27, 2005 Smith&Wesson’

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements

    Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Certain statements contained in this presentation may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statemen

  3. Slide 3: Key Highlights

    Key Highlights New Management Team in Place Strong Legacy Brand...Energize More Comprehensive Approach...S.S.P.S. Synergistic Business and Product Opportunities Significant Topline Growth Opportunities Operational Cost Reduction Opportunities Significant Financial Upside

  4. Slide 4: Background: Mike Golden

    Background: Mike Golden | Smith&Wesson’ ~

  5. Slide 5: Smith & Wesson Management Team

    Smith & Wesson Management Team Name John Kelly, CFO Tom Taylor VP, Marketing Ken Chandler VP, Operations Leland Nichols VP, Sales Barbara Hunnicutt VP, Licensing Ann Makkiya Corporate Counsel Kathy Salvador Director of Human Resources S&W Tenure 20 Years 7 Months 3 Months 1 Month New 3 Years 26 Year

  6. Slide 6: Company Background

    Company Background 153 Year Old American company Headquarters: Springfield, Massachusetts 736 Employees Two Manufacturing Facilities (Non-Union): Springfield, Massachusetts Revolvers, Pistols Houlton, Maine Handcuffs, Pistols

  7. Slide 7: Company Background

    Company Background Largest U.S. Manufacturer of Handguns Largest U.S. Exporter of Handguns Largest U.S. Manufacturer of Handcuffs # 1 in U.S. Revolver Market Share # 3 in U.S. Pistol Market Share A Legacy Brand With 87% Brand Awareness With the General Public (Not Just Firearm Enthusiasts) Source: F

  8. Slide 8: Smith & Wesson Revenue Nine Months Ending 1/31/05

    Smith & Wesson Revenue Nine Months Ending 1/31/05 Revolver Performance Ctr. Pistols Walther Handcuff Licencee Other 0.45 0.08 0.21 0.13 0.04 0.02 0.07 Revolver Performance Ctr Pistols Walther Handcuffs Licensee Other East 0.45 0.07 0.22 0.14 0.03 0.02 0.07 Revolvers 45% Pistols 22% Walther 14% Perfo

  9. Slide 9: A Company in Transition

    A Company in Transition Manufacturing Driven Market Driven GOAL

  10. Slide 10: Smith & Wesson Business Strategy

    Smith & Wesson Business Strategy Growth New Ventures Handguns Brand Development Sporting Goods Police Federal Gov't Export

  11. Slide 11: Smith & Wesson Brand

    Smith & Wesson Brand Dependability Innovation S&W Brand Perception is Extremely High Across ALL Demographics American Made Stands for Protection Source: American Sports Data - Nov, 2004

  12. Slide 12: Smith & Wesson Purchase Intent

    Smith & Wesson Purchase Intent Revolvers..................# 1 Pistols.......................# 1 Shotguns...................# 3 Hunting Rifles............# 3 Tactical Rifles............# 1 Ammunition...............# 4 Security Systems........# 3 Source: American Sports Data - Nov, 2004

  13. Slide 13: Consumers Say the Smith & Wesson Brand Stands For...

    Consumers Say the Smith & Wesson Brand Stands For... Safety Security Protection Sport Source: American Sports Data - Nov, 2004

  14. Slide 14: Consumers Say Smith & Wesson Has the Right of Entry

    Source License Manufacture Consumers Say Smith & Wesson Has the Right of Entry... Less Lethal Long Guns Ammunition Security Systems Training/Ranges Etc., Etc., Etc. in S.S.P.S. Shotguns Hunting Rifles Tactical Rifles Options Do Nothing

  15. Slide 15: Landscape: Current & Future

    Landscape: Current & Future Smith & Wesson's Primary Business is Handguns in the U.S. Sporting Goods Channel Become a Global Company in the Business of... Safety...Security...Protection...Sport GOAL

  16. Slide 16: Landscape: Current & Future

    GOAL Landscape: Current & Future #1 Handgun in U.S. Sporting Goods Channel Limited Sales Force Limited Marketing Diminished Law Enforcement Presence and Sales No Military Sales Limited International Sales Non-Optimum Walther Business Growth Dominant in U.S. Sporting Goods Channel Aggressive Sale For

  17. Slide 17: Reinventing a Legacy Brand

    Reinventing a Legacy Brand Inconsistent Message to a Limited Audience "Loud" and Visible Brand With a Consistent Message to a Diverse Audience GOAL

  18. Slide 18: New Products/Continuous Upgrades

    New Products/Continuous Upgrades 14 New Guns for SHOT Show Featuring the S&W 460XVR Focus on Performance Center More New Guns for NRA Show Continued 1911 Family Expansion Law Enforcement A Line Second to None With an Assortment to Fill All Needs S&W 460XVR 1911 w/ Crimson Trace Grips

  19. Slide 19: Years of Innovation

    153 Years of Innovation Model 1-22 Rimfire Model 3-Breaktop 38 Special 1857 1870 1899 1955 1990 2001 2005 2003 44 Special 1908 Thunder Ranch Model 21 Reintroduce Classic/Historic Commemorative Guns Continue to Innovate 357 Magnum 1935 44 Magnum S&W 40 Caliber AirLite-Scandium 500 Magnum 460 XVR

  20. Slide 20: Expanding the Existing Demographic

    Expanding the Existing Demographic Existing Target 45+ Year Old Males Existing Interest in Firearms/Outdoors Aspirational Target Using Alternative Mediums 21 - 44 Year Old Males Women Consumers with Interest in Firearms/Outdoors GOAL

  21. Slide 21: Print Advertising: Hunting

    Print Advertising Hunting

  22. Slide 22: Print Advertising: Women's Focus, Sport Shooting

    Print Advertising Women's Focus Sport Shooting

  23. Slide 23: Multi-Media Exposure

    Multi-Media Exposure Smith & Wesson USA to Premier in July on The Men's Channel Focus on Entertainment Marketing Three New TV Commercials Radio Ads Guest Speaker Program

  24. Slide 24: NASCAR + Smith & Wesson... A Perfect Fit

    NASCAR + Smith & Wesson... A Perfect Fit Smith & Wesson Will Enter NASCAR Busch Series in 2005 8 Races Including Las Vegas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Daytona, Bristol, California, Texas, Phoenix

  25. Slide 25: Editorial Blitz

    Editorial Blitz Strategy is Dominating Magazine Covers Sigma... 9 Upcoming Editorials and Features 460XVR... 3 Cover Features and Many More Coming 1911... 13 Existing or Upcoming Editorials and Features

  26. Slide 26: Licensing

    Licensing Licensing Veteran Bobbie Hunnicutt Aggressively Pursue Initiatives that "Surround the Shooter" and Fall Within...Safety, Security, Protection and Sport Loose Strategy Chasing Revenue Safety...Security...Protection...Sport GOAL

  27. Slide 27: Legal Update

    2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Industry Municipal Cases Pending or on Appeal 32 26 20 13 5 S&W Product Liability Cases Pending 10 8 5 4 2 No Municipal or Product Liability Cases Filed Since 2002 Legal Update

  28. Slide 28: Operations Opportunities

    Operations Opportunities Cost Savings Yield Enhancement Lead Time Reduction Short Term Focus Upgrade Key Equipment Define Sourcing Strategy Launch of New Products Connect and Pull to Customer Culture Change Implement S&W Operating System Drive Lean Manufacturing Processes Develop Highly Responsive I

  29. Slide 29: Financial Overview

    Millions Financial Overview Millions

  30. Slide 30: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview Millions Millions

  31. Slide 31: EBITDA Reconciliation

    EBITDA Reconciliation FY 2002 FY 2003 Fy 2004 NET INCOME (LOSS) ($10,778,215) $15,663,479 $1,389,480 INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) 70,598 (12,404,320) (63,750) INTEREST EXPENSE 8,020,559 3,587,519 3,340,375 DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION 435,572 987,674 1,705,514 EBITDA (62,251,486) $7 834,352 $6,351,619 ONE-TI

  32. Slide 32: 2005 Nine Month Results

    JAN. 31, 2005 JAN. 31, 2004 Net Product Sales $88.0 $85.1 Net Income (Loss) $3.7 ($.4) Earnings (Loss) Per Share 11¢* (1¢*) *In millions except per share data 2005 Nine Month Results Net Handgun Sales $80.3 $72.7

  33. Slide 33: Summary

    Summary New Management Team in Place Strong Legacy Brand...Energize More Comprehensive Approach...S.S.P.S. Synergistic Business and Product Opportunities Significant Topline Growth Opportunities Operational Cost Reduction Opportunities Significant Financial Upside

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