Graincorp Limited Class A · ASX:GNC

Graincorp Limited Class A — H1 2003 Earnings Presentation

17 slides from Graincorp Limited Class A's earnings presentation, May 28, 2003

  1. Slide 1: Half Year Results 2003

    Half Year Results 2003 May 2003 Braincorp.

  2. Slide 2: GrainCorp - What We Do

    GrainCorp - What We Do Storage Transport Primary & handling Logistics Processing Buy & Sell “Seed *Storage and handling remains the core business but the benefits of diversification are already becoming obvious *Grain Trading continues to increase its share of revenue - and is performing well *Our s

  3. Slide 3: Business - Key Assets

    Business - Key Assets « 18 million tonnes of permanent and bunker storage capacity with a replacement value exceeding $2 billion « Nearly $300 million invested in modernising facilities since 1996 « 4 seaboard terminals in NSW and Victoria ~ Newcastle, Port Kembla, Geelong and Portland plus access t

  4. Slide 4: Half Year 2003 Result Highlights

    Half Year 2003 Result Highlights e {.8 million tonnes of receivals, down 84% « 0.9 million tonnes of exports, down 76% « Revenue $304.7 million, down 20% « $42.2 million EBITDA, down 46% « $9.8 million after tax profit, down 74% « Earnings per share of 24 cents, dawn 74% « No dividend declared Cost

  5. Slide 5: EBITDA, PAT & Receivals

    EBITDA, PAT & Receivals 14.6 42.6 10.6 HY03 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 Forecast full year toss $ rillions Tonnes (Millions) 1999 2600 2001 2062 Mmm EBITDA CI PAT —@—Receivals Grantor, GrainCorp Half Year Results, May 2003 *Despite the effects of the drought, this graph demonstrates the consistent growth in our

  6. Slide 6: Revenue

    Revenue mw Other 700 O Marketing 600 ™@ Storage & Handling 500 $ millions 1999 2060 2061 2062 HY03 *Marketing this half year accounts for over 62% of revenue at $190 million. *Marketing is a high turnover, low margin activity designed primarily to complement the storage and handling business - Grain

  7. Slide 7: Earnings Per Share

    Earnings Per Share cents per share 4999 2000 2004 2002 2003 GrainCorp Half Year Results, May 2003 *Earnings were 24 cents per share. “We have consistently achieved strong returns. *Long term maintainable EPS performance reflects the underlying strength of the business

  8. Slide 8: Cash-flow Performance

    Cash-flow Performance SMillion Net cash-flow from operating activities 76 Sale of AWB shares 32 108 Investment in Allied Mills 71 Loans to associates 52 Capital expenditure (4Y02 $31 million) 7 Financing 7 Final Dividend 01/02 18 Income tax paid 35 160 Increase in net borrowing $2 Eroniby Botations

  9. Slide 9: Assets, Debt & Equity

    Assets, Debt & Equity 700.0 600.0 500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 a.0 $ millions 1833 2000 2004 2002 HYGS wTotaAssets oO SharehotdersEquity es Tota Debt GrainCorp Half Year Results, May 2003 *Consistent growth in total assets and shareholder equity *Increased assets reflect capital investment in the b

  10. Slide 10: Gross Return on Assets & Equity

    Gross Return on Assets & Equity Ea GROA Half Year EH GROA Full Year @ GROE Half Year @ GCROE Fuil Year percent 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Brovdng Balagoas Despite the volatility inherent to agribusinesses GrainCorp has delivered: *Gross return on assets consistently over 20% °A consistent Return on Eq

  11. Slide 11: Allied Mills

    Allied Mills « Strong and effective working relationship with our joint venture partner Cargill Australia « Successful integration with broader operations « Quality assets - exceeded due diligence projections « Contribution of Allied Mitls has been EPS positive after inclusion of one off integration

  12. Slide 12: Allied Mills

    Allied Mills « Chatlenging first six months due to drought « Focus on customer relationships Burns Philp - long term supply agreement Commercial customers retained « implementing strategies to optimise product mixes and supply chain efficiencies tig feehleres

  13. Slide 13: Forecast - The Environment

    Forecast - The Environment « otal grain receivals forecast 1.9 million tonnes « Costs are being managed « Capital expenditure projected to be $10 million for 2003, down from $40 million in 2002 * Unknown variables include Final planting for 2003/04 harvest - carrently 70% with variable sowing condit

  14. Slide 14: Forecast - Performance

    Forecast - Performance « Forecast loss after tax of $19-206 million for 12 months to 30 September 2003 « GrainCorp will remain operating cash-flow positive « Export out-loading forecast |.0 - 1.2 million tonnes « Domestic out-loading forecast 4.4 - 4.6 million tonnes « Carry over forecast 0.6 millio

  15. Slide 15: Grainco - Merger Discussions

    Grainco - Merger Discussions * GrainCorp and Grainco announced the commencement of merger discussion on 5 February 2003 « Opportunity to merge makes strategic and commercial sense for both companies - builds on existing partnerships « Due diligence process complete « ACCC have expressed no objection

  16. Slide 16: Strategic Direction

    Strategic Direction « Core business in storage & related activities « Shift in focus from agri-business to agri-food business « Emphasis on improving value for both shareholders & clients « Competitive advantage by creating value in linkages between these related businesses Merchandising Grain Farm

  17. Slide 17: Questions

    Brancorp, Questions : Abvochiy Sa

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