Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited · TSX:CTC

Canadian Tire — Merger or Acquisition (May 2011)

15 slides from Canadian Tire's merger presentation, May 9, 2011

  1. Slide 1: Proposed Acquisition of FGL Will Create Canada's Ultimate Authority in Sporting Goods

    Proposed Acquisition of FGL Will Create Canada’s Canada s Ultimate Authority in Sporting Goods Investor/Analyst Conference Call May 9, 2011 1

  2. Slide 2: Agenda

    Agenda Strategic Overview Stephen Wetmore Financial Marco Marrone y Summary Stephen p Wetmore 2

  3. Slide 3: Forward-looking information

    Forward-looking information This document contains forward-looking information that reflects management’s current expectations related to matters such as future financial performance and operating results of the Company. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of providing informati

  4. Slide 4: Transaction Highlights: Building Canada's Sporting Goods Leader

    Transaction Highlights Building Canada’s Sporting Goods Leader  Key deal terms  Bidding for 100% of FGL for $26.50 per share in cash  45% premium based on FGL’s 10 day volume weighted average price ending May 6, 2011  Unanimously recommended by FGL’s Board of Directors  Break fee to CTC of $15

  5. Slide 5: FGL Overview: Canada's #1 Sporting Goods Retailer

    FGL Overview Canada’s #1 Sporting Goods Retailer  Largest retailer of sporting goods in Canada with approximately 20% market share  Fiscal year 2011 sales of $1.4 billion and EBITDA of $110 million  Business mix: softgoods (40%) (40%), footwear (31%) (31%), hardgoods (29%)  Strong national prese

  6. Slide 6: FGL Strengths & Capabilities

    FGL Strengths & Capabilities  Market leader in sporting goods goods, apparel and athletic footwear  Well recognized brands  Strong national presence with prime lease locations  High performing franchise division  Access to private label and licenses for global brands 6

  7. Slide 7: Strategic Rationale

    Strategic Rationale Organic growth remains a priority priority, however however, CTC is going on the offensive to establish its position as “Canada’s ultimate authority in sporting goods” • #1 Strengthens a core business category • #2 Platform for growth and diversification • #3 Opportunity to creat

  8. Slide 8: Strategic Rationale #1: Strengthens core business category

    Strategic Rationale #1 Strengthens St th core business b i category t  Complementary business with minimal product overlap  Strengthens presence in sporting goods through a broader product offering  Broadens customer base and access through specialty sporting goods concepts  Covers full sporting

  9. Slide 9: Strategic Rationale #2: Platform for Growth and Diversification

    Strategic Rationale #2 Platform for Growth Gro th and Diversification Di ersification  Broader access to $7.7B sports apparel, footwear and equipment market  Softgoods g in p particular offers future g growth avenue  Logical diversification of CTC’s business  New distribution channels and market

  10. Slide 10: Strategic Rationale #3: Creating A Sporting Goods Super-Brand

    Strategic Rationale #3 Creating A Sporting Goods Super-Brand S per Brand  Focused national branding strategy  Leveraging Canadian Tire’s Tire s capabilities  Super-store concept in urban areas nationwide  Extension to rural markets with smaller format stores  Variety of leading brands and stron

  11. Slide 11: Transaction Terms & Financing

    Transaction Terms & Financing  Purchase price of $26.50/share $26 50/share for aggregate purchase price of $771 million million, excluding FGL net debt and shares currently owned by Canadian Tire  EV / LTM EBITDA multiple of 7.3x  Currently own 1.3 million FGL shares or approximately 4% of total

  12. Slide 12: Pro Forma Financial Metrics

    Pro Forma Financial Metrics  FGL’ss contribution is modest but expected to increase FGL  Significant cash flow generation Pro Forma Revenue Pro Forma EBITDA Pro Forma FCF After Dividends 14% 10% 8% 86% 90% 92% Pro Forma LTM Revenues Pro Forma LTM EBITDA Pro Forma LTM FCF After Dividends C$10.4 bil

  13. Slide 13: Financially Attractive

    Financially Attractive  Expected meaningful accretion to EPS  Cost synergies beginning in 2011 and expected to achieve approximately $25 million in 2012  Full run-rate run rate of approximately $35 million in 2014  Key synergy opportunities  Supply chain  Procurement / purchasing  SG&A  Attr

  14. Slide 14: Indicative Transaction Timeline

    Indicative Transaction Timeline  Minimum tender condition of 66 2/3% of outstanding FGL shares  Competition Bureau Approval  Closing expected Q3 2011 14

  15. Slide 15: Summary

    Summary  Acquisition strengthens market position in Canadian sporting goods retail  Integration of FGL provides runway for future growth and diversification  Unique opportunity with other “great Canadian brands”  Significant synergies and ability to leverage Canadian Tire strengths  Attractive

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