Graco Inc. · NYSE:GGG

Graco — Q1 2010 Earnings Presentation

40 slides from Graco's earnings presentation, April 2010

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation 2009 & 1st Quarter 2010 Results

    Investor Presentation 2009 & 1st Quarter 2010 Results

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor

    Safe Harbor Today’s presentation includes forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations about the Company’s future business and financial performance. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from anticipate

  3. Slide 3: Business Overview

    Business Overview ■ Graco manufactures equipment to pump, meter, mix and dispense a wide variety of fluids – We specialize in difficult to handle materials with high viscosities, and – Abrasive or corrosive properties, and – Multiple component materials that require precise ratio control ■ We are gl

  4. Slide 4: Contractor Equipment Market Dynamics

    Contractor Equipment Market Dynamics ■ Graco served market is approximately $450 - $500M ■ Major end-markets include new residential construction, commercial construction, remodel and repaint ■ Applications include painting, texture, fine finish, cleaning, and pavement maintenance ■ Channel includes

  5. Slide 5: 2010 Contractor Equipment Product Line

    2010 Contractor Equipment Product Line 5

  6. Slide 6: Contractor Equipment Growth Opportunities

    Contractor Equipment Growth Opportunities ■ Conversion of end users from manual application methods to equipment is a major focus outside North America – In Europe and Asia, spray equipment penetration is less than 40% in developed countries and less than 10% in developing countries ■ Application of

  7. Slide 7: Industrial Equipment Market Dynamics

    Industrial Equipment Market Dynamics ■ Graco served market is approximately $2.0B worldwide – Liquid Finishing and Process Equipment $900M – Sealant and Adhesive $600M – Protective Coatings, Foam and In-Plant Polyurethane $500M ■ Products sold through independent 3rd party value adding distributors

  8. Slide 8: Industrial Equipment Growth Opportunities

    Industrial Equipment Growth Opportunities ■ Expand internationally – Industrialization and wage inflation in developing markets – Factory relocations to low-cost geographies ■ Enter new adjacent markets – Sanitary – Composites – Alternative energy ■ Capitalize on material changes – High performance

  9. Slide 9: Lubrication Equipment Market Dynamics

    Lubrication Equipment Market Dynamics ■ Worldwide Lubrication Equipment market is approximately $1.1B worldwide – Vehicle Service Equipment - $400M – Industrial Lubrication Equipment - $700M ■ Products sold through independent 3rd party distributors, through oil jobbers and direct to OEM’s ■ Entrenc

  10. Slide 10: Lubrication Equipment Growth Opportunities

    Lubrication Equipment Growth Opportunities ■ Expand internationally – Historical investment and focus has been U.S. – Implemented specialized selling organization in Europe in 2009 – Developing products to meet local market needs – Building channel ■ Industrial lubrication market – Entered via small

  11. Slide 11: Targeting Growth with New Products

    Targeting Growth with New Products ■ Invested nearly $38M in product development in 2009 – 6.5% of revenue ■ Targeting 30% of sales from products developed in the last 3 years – 2009 was 26% ■ Increased emphasis on expanding product offering into new markets 11

  12. Slide 12: New Product Example: Graco HFR Metering System

    New Product Example: Graco HFR Metering System ■ Versatile, precision-controlled, fixed ratio meter, mix and dispense system – Handles a variety of two- component materials – Polyurethane foams, polyurethane elastomers, epoxies, silicones and polyureas Markets Served ■ Automotive, construction, recr

  13. Slide 13: New Product Example: Diaphragm Pumps

    New Product Example: Diaphragm Pumps 30% more energy efficient than leading competitors 20% increase in fluid flow compared to current offering Expanded line for a wider range of applications/chemicals Markets Served ■ Process and General Industry 13

  14. Slide 14: New Product Example: ProShot Cordless Sprayer

    New Product Example: ProShot Cordless Sprayer ■ Breakthrough technology delivers professional airless quality spray in a hand held cordless tool Markets Served ■ Professional Painting Contractor - worldwide 14

  15. Slide 15: Targeting Growth Through Global Expansion

    Targeting Growth Through Global Expansion ■ Added 1370 distribution outlets in 2009 – 350 in Europe, 200 in Asia/Latin America 15

  16. Slide 16: Targeting Growth through Channel Expansion

    Targeting Growth through Channel Expansion Expanded entry level spray equipment channel – Entry level product stocked in more than 5,000 U.S. retail locations 16

  17. Slide 17: Targeting Growth in New Markets

    Targeting Growth in New Markets ■ Pavement Maintenance ■ Alternative Energy ■ Composites ■ Industrial Lubrication ■ Sanitary 17

  18. Slide 18: Example: Existing Market – Line Striping - Paint

    Example: Existing Market – Line Striping - Paint LineLazer ■ Global market leadership position in short line paint striping market ■ Designed for use with LineDriver 18

  19. Slide 19: Example: New Market – Line Striping - Thermoplastic

    Example: New Market – Line Striping - Thermoplastic ThermoLazer ■ 100% incremental launched 2H 2009 ■ Leverages existing LineDriver platform 19

  20. Slide 20: Example: New Market – Line Removal

    Example: New Market – Line Removal GrindLazer ■ 100% incremental launched Q1 2010 ■ Leverages existing LineDriver platform 20

  21. Slide 21: Graco Manufacturing

    Graco Manufacturing ■ Aligned with divisions, co-located with product development to speed new product development and improve initial launch cost and quality ■ Measured on annual cost change and expected to achieve zero or better year- to-year total cost change – Graco has been on the Lean journey

  22. Slide 22: Financial Summary

    ® 7 GRACO Financial Summary PROVEN QUALITY. LEADING TECHNOLO

  23. Slide 23: First Quarter 2010 Results

    First Quarter 2010 Results ■ Sales for the quarter up 19 percent from first quarter last year and up 13 percent compared to fourth quarter last year ■ Sales were up in all segments; regionally, sales were up in the Americans and Europe, and up significantly in Asia Pacific ■ First quarter gross prof

  24. Slide 24: Financial Results – 1st Quarter

    Financial Results – 1st Quarter ($ Millions except EPS) 2010 2009 Change Sales $ 164.7 $ 137.9 19% Gross Profit Rate 54.2% 46.7% Operating Expenses 56.6 58.2 (3%) Operating Earnings 32.7 6.1 430% Net Earnings $ 20.6 $ 2.8 640% Earnings Per Share $ 0.34 $ 0.05 580% 24

  25. Slide 25: 2010 – First Quarter Sales $165M

    2010 – First Quarter Sales $165M Segment Geography Asia Pacific Lubrication 22% / $36M 10% / $17M Industrial 59% / $97M Americas Contractor 53% / $87M Europe 31% / $51M 25% / $42M 25

  26. Slide 26: Summary – 2009

    Summary – 2009 ■ Sales down 29% – Asia the strongest, down 17% with flat contractor sales – Americas down 28%, all segments – Europe down 39%, all segments (down 35% at consistent exchange rates) ■ Gross margin – 51% ■ Operating profit margin – 13% ■ Earnings per share down 59% ■ $100 million debt p

  27. Slide 27: Financial Results Full Year

    Financial Results Full Year ($ Millions except EPS) 2009 2008 Change Sales $ 579.2 $ 817.3 (29%) Gross Profit Rate 50.6% 52.9% Operating Expenses 218.3 244.8 (11%) Operating Earnings 74.5 187.4 (60%) Net Earnings $ 49.0 $ 120.9 (59%) Earnings Per Share $ 0.81 $ 1.99 (59%) 27

  28. Slide 28: 2009 – Full Year Sales $579M

    2009 – Full Year of Sales $579M Segment Geography Lubrication Asia Pacific 10% / $58M 18% / $107M Industrial 54% / $313M Americas Contractor 57% / $329M Europe 36% / $208M 25% / $143M 28

  29. Slide 29: Annual Sales ($ Millions)

    Annual Sales ($ Millions) Target: 6-7% Organic 10%+ Overall $841 $850 $816 $817 $750 $732 $650 $605 $579 $550 $450 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 29

  30. Slide 30: Historic Sales ($ Millions)

    Historic Sales ($ Millions) $1,000 $10 1966 1972 1978 1984 1990 1996 2002 2008 30

  31. Slide 31: Earnings Per Share

    Earnings Per Share Target: 12%+ $2.32 $2.17 $1.99 $1.80 $1.55 $0.81 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 31

  32. Slide 32: Operating Margin

    Operating Margin - Disciplined spending - Increased manufacturing efficiency 27.7% 27.6% 26.7% - Leverage volume increases 26.1% - Continuous improvement culture 22.9% 12.9% 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 32

  33. Slide 33: Strong Cash Generation

    Strong Cash Generation ($ Millions) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Operating Cash Flows $ 147 $ 162 $ 177 $ 156 $ 153 $ 123 % of Net Income 300% 134% 116% 104% 121% 113% Capital Expenditures 11 27 37 34 20 17 Free Cash Flow $ 136 $ 135 $ 140 $ 122 $ 133 $ 106 Dividends $ 45 $ 45 $ 43 $ 39 $ 36 $ 130

  34. Slide 34: Leverage

    Leverage ($ Millions) 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 EBITDA $ 109 $ 222 $ 261 $ 252 $ 213 $ 179 Debt, Net of Cash $ 93 $ 186 $ 121 $ 12 $ (10) $ (55) Debt to EBITDA 85% 84% 46% 5% Operating Earnings $ 74 $ 187 $ 232 $ 226 $ 191 $ 162 Interest Expense $5 $8 $3 $1 $1 $ 0.5 34

  35. Slide 35: Free Cash Flow ($ Millions)

    Free Cash Flow ($ Millions) Strong cash flow for: $140 - Dividends $135 $136 $133 - Cash acquisitions - Share repurchases $122 $106 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Cash provided by operating activities less property, plant and equipment additions plus proceeds from sale of property 35

  36. Slide 36: Capital Efficiency – 5 Year Average

    Capital Efficiency – 5 Year Average 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Return on Assets Return on Equity Return on Net Profit Margin Invested Capital S&P 500 Diversified Machinery Graco Source: Interactive Data, 2010 Thomson Reuters 36

  37. Slide 37: Cash Deployment Priorities

    Cash Deployment Priorities - International footprint Organic Growth Investments - Product development - Production capacity & capabilities - Supplement to organic growth Acquisitions - Leverage our strengths - Dividend payout ratio 25-30% Dividends/Share Repurchase - 6 million authorized share repur

  38. Slide 38: Annual Dividend Growth

    Annual Dividend Growth - Dividends more than doubled $0.80 $0.76 $0.74 $0.66 $0.58 $0.52 $0.37 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Note: Annual dividends rate, excludes special dividend of $1.50 paid in 2004 38

  39. Slide 39: Key Investment Attributes

    Key Investment Attributes ■ Leading market positions ■ Serves niche markets where customers are willing to purchase quality, technology-based products ■ Products perform critical functions ■ Consistent investments in capital and growth initiatives ■ Shareholder-minded management ■ Financial strength

  40. Slide 40: Move Measure Control

    Move Measure Control Dispense Spray

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