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Wienerberger — Investor Day (November 2005)

59 slides from Wienerberger's investor day presentation, Nov 17, 2005

  1. Slide 1: Capital Markets Day 2005

    Capital Markets Day 2005 Vienna, November 17, 2005 Program November 17, 2005 14.00 Welcome and Lunch 15.00 Presentation on Results of the Third Quarter 2005 Wolfgang Reithofer (CEO), Hans Tschuden (CFO) 15.45 Update on Wienerberger Activities in CEE and Germany Johann Windisch (COO) 16.30 Break 17.0

  2. Slide 2: Program November 18, 2005 and Wienerberger Participants

    Program November 18, 2005 08.15/08.30 Transfer to Pinkafeld 09.45 Visit of Tondach Gleinstätten clay roof tile plant Pinkafeld 11.15 Transfer to Hennersdorf (Vienna) 12.30 Lunch 13.00 Visit of Wienerberger hollow brick plant Hennersdorf 14.00 Transfer to Vienna Airport or Hotel Sightseeing cancelled

  3. Slide 3: Results of the Third Quarter 2005

    Results of the Third Quarter 2005 More Reasons to Stay Relaxed: The Third Quarter Q3 Results 2005 Revenues: EBITDA op.: € 1,468.6 million € 332.4 million (04: 1,325.5 | +11%) (04: 317.9 | +5%) EBIT op.: PAT: € 218.3 million € 153.5 million (04: 217.7 | 0%) (04: 155.5 | -1%) 3

  4. Slide 4: Q3 2005 Analysis

    Q3 2005 Analysis Continued growth of results despite challenging conditions - Exceptionally strong prior year comparatives - Major decline in 3 key markets - Significant rise in energy costs EBITDA Development 1-9 / 2005 -30 -19 64 7% R: 2 CA G 21% C AGR: 318 332 258 216 157 -30 EBITDA 1-9 E BITDA 1

  5. Slide 5: Change of EBITDA vs. 1-9/2004; Strategic Priorities in 2005

    Change of EBITDA vs. 1-9/2004 Central-East Europe -13.5 million € Central-West Europe -8.7 million € North-West Europe +31.9 million € USA +5.2 million € Investments and Other -0.2 million € Wienerberger Group +14.5 million € Strategic Priorities in 2005 ƒ Optimization - focus on products and techno

  6. Slide 6: Adjustment of Strategy

    Adjustment of Strategy ÖImmediate reaction to changing market situation ƒ Facilitate consolidation process in Poland ƒ Closing of a total of 17 older and smaller plants - One fourth in part or on a temporary basis - Shifting production to newer, more efficient facilities - Regional focus on Poland,

  7. Slide 7: Financial Statements for the First Nine Months 2005

    Financial Statements for the First Nine Months 2005 Income Statement in € million 1-9/2004 1-9/2005 Chg. % Revenues 1.325,5 1.468,6 +11 EBITDA operating* 317,9 332,4 +5 EBITDA margin 24,0% 22,6% - EBIT operating* 217,7 218,3 +0 Financial result -14,9 -16,4 +10 Profit before tax 202,8 196,9 -3 Profit

  8. Slide 8: Revenues and EBITDA 1-9/2005 by Segments

    Revenues 1-9/2005 by Segments Investments & Other USA -1% 17% CE-Europe 26% € 1,468.6 million +11% NW- Europe CW-Europe 38% 20% EBITDA 1-9/2005 by Segments Investments & Other USA -3% 15% CE-Europe 31% € 332.4 million +5% NW- Europe CW-Europe 38% 19% 8

  9. Slide 9: Analysis of Energy Costs

    Analysis of Energy Costs 1-9/2004: € 146 million | 11.1% of revenues 1-9/2005: € 178 million | 12.1% of revenues = Increase: € 32 million thereof € 19 million price related Ö Spiking energy costs! Outlook Energy Costs ƒ Ca. € 30 million higher price-driven energy costs expected in 2005 ƒ Based on cu

  10. Slide 10: Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet Ratios

    Cash Flow Statement in € million 1-9/2004 1-9/2005 Chg. % Gross cash flow 252,6 258,6 +2 +/- Working c apital -95,7 -134,6 +41 +/- Other net c urrent assets 44,1 9,8 -78 +/- Non-cash items from FX translation -4,7 -34,6 N/M Cash flow from operating activities 196,3 99,2 -49 Offset: +/- Marketable se

  11. Slide 11: Update on Activities in CEE

    Update on Activities in CEE Wienerberger CEE Markets Ö Traditional hollow brick markets Ö Population (excl. CIS): 126 mill. WB CEE markets WB CEE markets – roofing JVs only potential new markets 1 1 1 1 1 Market positions in 1 1 1 bricks and/or roofing 1 1 1 1 11

  12. Slide 12: CEE – Economic Growth; Opportunities & Potential

    CEE – Economic Growth 7% Real GDP Growth CEE-1 1* 6% EU-15 5,4% 5% 4,8% 4,1% 4,2% 4% 3% 2,3% 2,2% 1,9% 2% 1,0% 1% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e Economic growth in CEE is forecast to stay well ahead of Western Europe – despite a pick-up in the EU-15 * Including Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Li

  13. Slide 13: CEE Residential Market; Hollow Bricks in Eastern Europe

    CEE Residential Market Housing starts / 1,000 inhabitants 2005e 8 7,2 6 5,5 Mature Growth 4,4 4 3,8 3,4 2,5 2,3 2 1,7 1,4 1,1 0 U SA EU-15 CZ HU N SK PL HR UA R OM BG Source: Euroconstruct June 2005, Wienerb erger estimates Hollow Bricks in Eastern Europe A Traditional Product Market share of bricks

  14. Slide 14: Poland GDP Growth and Housing Starts

    Poland GDP Growth 7% Real GDP Growth 6% Poland EU-1 5 5,3% 5% 4,4% 4% 3,8% 3,2% 3% 2,3% 2,2% 1,9% 2% 1,0% 1% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e Source: Eurostat, Broker Research Poland Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) 160 Flats 1/2 Family Homes 140 120 114,4 97,2 100,0 100 95,0 37,9 82,4 77,0 80 3

  15. Slide 15: Poland Outlook 2005 & 2006; Czech Republic

    Poland Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Wall construction market, including bricks, declining 10% - Shift from single family homes to flats ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Prices expected to remain competitive - Volumes are expected to fall in 05 and stabilize in 06 ƒ Wienerberger strategy - Fa

  16. Slide 16: Czech Republic Housing Starts and Outlook

    Czech Republic Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) Wienerberger estimate: 44,5 45 60 Fla ts 1/2 Fa mily Homes 50,0 50 44,5 39,1 40 36,5 33 ,7 24,0 21,0 29 ,1 30 15,7 18,1 16,4 12,6 20 23,5 26,0 10 20,8 21,0 16,5 17,3 0 200 1 200 2 2003 2004 2005 e 2006 e Housing starts in the Czech Republic

  17. Slide 17: Hungary GDP Growth and Housing Completions

    Hungary GDP Growth 7% Real GDP Growth 6% Hungary EU-15 5% 4,2% 3,9% 4% 3,7% 2,9% 3% 2,3% 2,2% 1,9% 2% 1,0% 1% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e Source: Eurostat, Broker Research Hungary - Development of Housing Completions (in 000 units) 50 Fla ts 1/2 Fa mily Homes 43,9 40 38,0 38,0 35,5 31 ,5 23,2 30 28 ,1

  18. Slide 18: Hungary Outlook 2005 & 2006; Slovakia

    Hungary Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Weaker market than expected but stabilizing by year-end - New plant in East Hungary, will shut down two old ones ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Stable volumes, potentially slight increases in H2 2006 - Spiking energy costs - Reduction of VAT from 25% to

  19. Slide 19: Slovakia Housing Completions and Outlook

    Slovakia – Development of Housing Completions (in 000 units) 20 Flats 1/2 Family Homes Wienerberger estimate: 14-15 15,5 15,0 15 14,2 14,0 12,6 5,1 6,5 7,0 10 ,3 6,4 4,0 10 3,0 5 9,1 8,6 8,5 8,5 7,3 7,6 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 e 2006 e Housing completions in Slovakia are up in 2005, for 2006 we e

  20. Slide 20: Segment Central-East Europe Revenues and EBITDA Development

    Segment Central-East Europe Revenues Development Revenues 1996 – 2005e in € mill. 600 Consenus CAGR 96 – 04 = 12% 490 ~ 490 500 CAGR 96 – 05e = 10% 455 397 400 340 345 311 271 300 249 205 200 100 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005e Segment Central-East Europe incl. Bricks CEE, Brick

  21. Slide 21: Central-East Europe Summary of Results and Projects

    Central-East Europe Summary of Results in € mill. 1-9/2004 1-9/2005 C hg. in % 2004 Revenues 381,5 379,8 -0 489,7 EBITDA operating* 116,8 103,3 -12 142,2 EBITDA margin 30,6% 27,2% - 29,0% EBIT operating* 87,6 67,3 -23 101,6 Total investments 93,3 75,3 -19 129,9 Capital employed 430,9 550,4 +28 468,1

  22. Slide 22: Wienerberger Strengths in CEE; Business Outlook 2005

    Wienerberger Strengths in CEE ƒ Market leader in all countries - Number 1 position in all markets with all products - Market shares on average > 30% ƒ High earnings power and growth – especially in bricks - Bricks CEE – EBITDA CAGR 96 – 04: 30% - Bricks CEE – EBITDA margins: > 30% Ö Wienerberger str

  23. Slide 23: Market Expectations Central-East Europe 2006

    Wienerberger Market Expectations Central-East Europe 2006 Market Outlook 2006 Poland Prices competitive, volume stabilizing Czech Rep. Stable to slightly increasing market Hungary Volumes stable, slight increases in H2 2006 Slovakia Market stable, potentially positive after elections Croatia Growth

  24. Slide 24: Germany GDP Growth and Housing Completions

    Germany GDP Growth 4% Real GDP Growth Ge rm any EU-15 3% 2,3% 2,2% 1,9% 2% 1,6% 1,2% 1,0% 1% 0,8% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e -0,2% -1% Source: Eurostat, WBI estimates Germany - Development of Housing Completions (in 000 units) 35 0 Flats 1/2 Family Homes 30 0 28 6,0 Wienerberger estimate: 215 209 253,

  25. Slide 25: Germany and Switzerland Outlook 2005 & 2006

    Germany Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Market deterioration - Earnings in Q3 better than Q1/Q2 ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Hollow bricks: Market declining in 2005, stable in 2006 - Roof tiles: competitive market expected - Further consolidation expected ƒ Wienerberger strategy - Price inc

  26. Slide 26: Italy Outlook; Central-West Europe Summary of Results

    Italy Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Excellent results ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Small market growth in 2005, minor declines in profitability from the current high levels expected for 2006 - Potential capacity increase of competitors in 2006 ƒ Wienerberger strategy - Continuing high pri

  27. Slide 27: Update on Activities in North-West Europe

    Update on Activities in North-West Europe Wienerberger North-West European Markets # Market positions in hollow bricks and/or facing bricks 1 # Market positions in roofing 1 1 1/1 Wienerberger plants 2 Wienerberger export markets 3 1/1 1/1 1/4 27

  28. Slide 28: North-West Europe – Opportunities & Potential

    North-West Europe – Opportunities & Potential ƒ Belgium, Holland and UK: traditional brick markets - High market shares in facing bricks - Hollow blocks: strong market shares in Belgium, increasing in France - Increasing market share of pavers in Holland ƒ France and Belgium: strong renovation marke

  29. Slide 29: Belgium Housing Starts and Outlook

    Belgium Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) 60 Flats Wienerberger estimate: 50 50 1/2 Family Homes 47,8 49,2 48,2 50 41 ,6 40,8 38,8 40 24,5 25,8 25,8 19,1 20,5 30 18,5 20 10 22,5 20,3 20,3 23,3 23,4 22,4 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 e 2006 e The Belgian housing market is stable on a high lev

  30. Slide 30: The Netherlands GDP Growth and Housing Completions

    The Netherlands GDP Growth 4% Real GDP Growth Ne therlands 3% EU-1 5 2,3% 2,2% 2,0% 1,9% 2% 1,7% 1,0% 1,0% 1% 0% -0,1% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e -1% Source: Eurostat The Netherlands - Development of Housing Completions (in 000 units) 100 Flats Wienerberger estimate: 68 70 1/2 Family Homes 80 72,9 72,5 7

  31. Slide 31: The Netherlands Outlook; Commercial Organisation

    The Netherlands Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Volume stable on a low level - Price increases across all products - Satisfactory sales and earnings development ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Stable volumes - Further price increases to offset energy costs - Stable/slightly positive earnings i

  32. Slide 32: France GDP Growth and Housing Starts

    France GDP Growth 4% Real GDP Growth Fra nce EU-1 5 3% 2,3% 2,3% 2,2% 2,2% 2,0% 2% 1,9% 1,0% 1% 0,8% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e Source: Eurostat France Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) Wienerberger estimate: 370 370 400 Flats 375,0 363,0 3 55,0 1/2 Family Homes 350 303,0 303,0 31 4,0 300 1

  33. Slide 33: France Outlook 2005 & 2006; United Kingdom

    France Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Excellent in hollow bricks and clay roof tiles - Substantial increase in sales and profits ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Price increases - Further earnings growth in 06 ƒ Wienerberger strategy - Clearing up product portfolio - Regional focus on Lille, I

  34. Slide 34: United Kingdom Housing Starts and Outlook

    United Kingdom Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) 250 Flats 1/2 Family Homes 214,0 204,0 2 06,0 19 3,6 200 179,9 180,9 89,9 46,8 69,7 91,8 92,7 150 54,3 100 133,1 126,6 123,9 124,1 50 112,2 113,3 0 2001 2002 20 03 2004 200 5e 2006e Housing starts were disappointing in 2005, for 2006 the ou

  35. Slide 35: North-West Europe Summary of Results and Projects

    North-West Europe Summary of Results in € mill. 1-9/2004 1-9/2005 C hg. in % 2004 Revenues 456,1 562,1 +23 633,3 EBITDA operating* 94,6 126,5 +34 134,5 EBITDA margin 20,7% 22,5% - 21,2% EBIT operating* 60,1 85,6 +42 83,2 Total investments 228,3 81,0 -65 399,8 Capital employed 757,5 956,4 +26 885,4 E

  36. Slide 36: Wienerberger Strengths in North-West Europe

    Wienerberger Strengths in North- West Europe ƒ Market leader in most countries - Strong number 1 positions in Belgium and the Netherlands - Market leader in north-east of France, growing share in hollow bricks - Number 3 position in UK in highly consolidated market ƒ Stable cash flow generation Ö No

  37. Slide 37: Outlook 2006 North-West Europe

    Outlook 2006 North-West Europe ƒ Further increase over high 2005 levels projected for 2006, if market environment is positive ƒ Strong focus on distribution strategy (pre-sales) ƒ Price increases to offset rising energy costs Ö Further increase in earnings over high 2005 levels Market Expectations 2

  38. Slide 38: Update on Activities in the US

    Update on Activities in the US Wienerberger USA North-East 5% USA total: No. 2 5 3 1 West Midwest 3 2% 3 17% 2 2 3 1 1 Mississippi 1 1 1 1 South-West 4 6 4 1 23% 3 # Market positions in facing bricks South-East 53% Note: figures with region = brick consumption within USA 38

  39. Slide 39: US Strategy

    US Strategy Growth of Existing Business ƒ Acquisition of Brick Plants ƒ Realization Mega Plant Concept & Automation ƒ Expansion Direct Distribution - Acquisition of Distributors Expansion Direct Distributions ƒ Rationale - Direct access to customers - Additional margin - Better control of the market

  40. Slide 40: Direct Distribution vs. Distributor; USA GDP Growth

    Direct Distribution vs. Distributor Revenues Distributor Direct 32% 68% USA GDP Growth 7% Real GDP Growth 6% US EU-1 5 5% 4,2% 4% 3,7% 3,5% 3% 2,7% 2,3% 2,2% 1,9% 2% 1,0% 1% 0% 2003 2004 2005e 2006e Source: NAHB 40

  41. Slide 41: USA Housing Starts and Stock of New Housing

    USA Development of Housing Starts (in 000 units) Multifa mily 2.014 Single -family 1.956 1.903 2000 1.848 1.70 5 351 345 340 1.603 349 1500 346 329 1000 1.611 1.663 1.563 1.499 1.273 1.359 500 0 2001 2002 2 003 2004 2005e 2 006e A potential slow-down in 2006 is not expected to negatively effect our

  42. Slide 42: USA Outlook 2005 & 2006; Projects

    USA Current and Outlook 2005 & 2006 ƒ Current - Strong housing market - Strong demand for bricks ƒ Outlook 2005 and 2006 - Volumes expected to increase slightly in 2005, stable in 2006 - Prices are forecast to further increase in 2006 ƒ Wienerberger strategy - Increase market share in all 3 regions

  43. Slide 43: USA Cost Leadership | Coal Firing

    USA Cost Leadership | Coal Firing ƒ Major cost advantage for General Shale - Only major US producer using solid fuel - Core competence for 35 years ƒ 65% of fuel used is soild fuel (coal and sawdust) USA Summary of Results in € mill. 1-9/2004 1-9/2005 C hg. in % 2004 Revenues 216,2 251,5 +16 284,4 E

  44. Slide 44: Wienerberger & the US Market

    Wienerberger & the US Market ƒ Long-term growth market due to - Strong demographic development - Favourable economic outlook - Potential for increase in market share of bricks ƒ Structured and profitable market ƒ Portfolio diversification and risk spreading ƒ Platform for growth through bolt-on acqu

  45. Slide 45: Key Impacts 2005; Performance in 2005

    Key Impacts 2005 ƒ Price driven increase in energy costs of ca. € 30 million expected ƒ Robust development thanks to geographic portfolio ƒ Profitable growth strategy continued - Accelerated bolt-on program in 2005 (~€ 250 mill.) - Larger acquisitions if available and value creating - Our acquisitio

  46. Slide 46: Outlook 2006; Group Targets Remain Unchanged

    Outlook 2006 ƒ Reserved optimistic outlook for key markets ƒ Continuation of expansion course ƒ Energy costs forecasted to exceed 2005 level by €45 mill, based on current price levels - Major part of that increase is planned to be passed on through price increases Wienerberger Group Targets Remain U

  47. Slide 47: The Wienerberger Growth Strategy

    Wienerberger: One who never sleeps. The Wienerberger Growth Strategy Wienerberger The Growth Company ƒ Focus on bricks and roof tiles ƒ Presence in 24 markets (+ 6 export markets) ƒ Wienerberger is the industry consolidator - Many options for profitable bolt-on projects (green- field, capacity expan

  48. Slide 48: Core Products Competitive Structure; Low Maintenance Capex

    Core Products Competitive Structure ƒ Hollow Bricks - No competing international groups - Mainly family businesses / smaller groups emerging ƒ Facing Bricks - Europe: family businesses, CRH and Hanson (UK) - USA: 5 major players totaling ~ 60% market share (Boral, Wienerberger, ACME, Hanson and CRH)

  49. Slide 49: Integrated Growth Model

    Integrated Growth Model Wienerberger Core business bricks and tiles Bolt-on and external projects Free Cash Flow FCF = Cash flow after interest, taxes, changes in WC 2005e: ~€ 250 million and maintenance capex 2/3 of FCF 1/3 of FCF Dividend Growth Gearing policy: 45% pay-out Building Value Through G

  50. Slide 50: How Wienerberger Values Growth Projects

    How Wienerberger Values Growth Projects ƒ Discounted cash flow analysis - Analyze various scenarios - Experience in estimating achievable synergies ƒ Multiples - Target: approx. 4.5x (bolt-on) to 6.0x (external projects) - Consider EBITDA upside potential over next 3 years - Review previous transact

  51. Slide 51: Integration Strategy

    Integration Strategy (I) ƒ Upgrade of technology - Optimization of production process (energy consumption, workforce) - (Limited) capex for capacity increase ƒ Marketing and branding - Optimize product range - Focus on core products ƒ Simplify administration - State of the art Group IT and reporting

  52. Slide 52: Overview of Bolt-on Projects

    Overview of Bolt-on Projects ƒ Investment at very attractive multiples - Limited competition and risk due to small scale of projects - High synergies achieved through integration and optimization - Positive market development as precondition ƒ We have recalculated profitability of projects from 00-0

  53. Slide 53: Case Study: Acquisition of Koramic Roofing

    Wienerberger: One who never sleeps. Case Study: Acquisition of Koramic Roofing Strategic Rationale „ Development of 2nd core business clay roof tiles „ Excellent strategic fit with bricks - Synergies in engineering, sales, administration and marketing „ Strong geographic complement with existing roo

  54. Slide 54: Roofing Markets; Koramic Transaction Multiples

    Wienerberger Roofing Markets 2003 Europe Koramic Export Koramic Wienerberger Switzerland JVs Bramac (50%) and Tondach Gleinstätten (25%) Koramic Transaction Multiples € mill. 2003 2004 2005e Acquisition of 50% 212 Acquisition of 50%* 212 Total investment 212 423 423 EBITDA incl. synergies 62 68 EBIT

  55. Slide 55: Case Study: Acquisition of thebrickbusiness

    Case Study: Acquisition of “thebrickbusiness“ Strategic Rationale for TBB ƒ Industrial entry into largest European facing brick market - Entry into the UK, expansion of geographic portfolio ƒ Relevant size of TBB for market entry in UK - Wienerberger becomes Number 3 in the UK with approx. 17% marke

  56. Slide 56: Overview of Transaction

    Overview of Transaction ƒ Acquisition of TBB for GBP 90.3 mill. (incl. debt) ƒ EBITDA (excl. non-recurring effects): GBP 16.5 mill. ƒ Purchase of Ewhurst for GBP 8.6 mill. - Plant closed at time of acquisition - Large raw material reserves - Planned reconstruction in wire-cut plant for GBP 4 mill. -

  57. Slide 57: Sustainable Wienerberger Strategy

    Sustainable Wienerberger Strategy ƒ Strategy (focus & growth) pays off ƒ >100 growth projects realized over recent 15 years - Strong experience in take-overs and integration ƒ Opportunities arise in difficult environment - Use weakness of others through high energy cost and price pressure - Consolid

  58. Slide 58: Wienerberger Expansion Focus

    Wienerberger Expansion Focus ƒ Mature markets - Participate in consolidation process in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic - Increase brick penetration in France, UK, Netherlands ƒ Roofing - Consolidation in Germany - Exporting to North- and North-West Europe - Acquisiti

  59. Slide 59: Sleep well: Invest in bricks.

    Strengths of Wienerberger Stock Solid Basis - Profitability / TSR - Profitable Growth - Sustainability / Stability (sound geographic portfolio) Sleep well: Invest in bricks. Wienerberger Investor Relations Wienerberger AG, A-1100 Vienna, Wienerbergstrasse 11 T +43 1 60192 - 463, F +43 1 60192 - 466

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