Greif Inc. · NYSE:GEF

Greif — Investor Day (June 2010)

26 slides from Greif's investor day presentation, Jun 17, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Flexible Products & Services Investor Meeting New York June 15, 2010

    Flexible Products & Services Investor Meeting New York June 15, 2010

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and management's remarks may contain certain forward- looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "target," and similar expressions, among other

  3. Slide 3: Welcome and Introductions

    2 Welcome and Introductions Safety reminder Speakers Chairman & CEO Mike Gasser President & COO David Fischer Executive Vice President & CFO Don Huml Greif senior executives SVP, People Services & Talent Development Karen Lane SVP, General Counsel and Secretary Gary Martz SVP and Divisional Presiden

  4. Slide 4: Greif Profile

    3 Greif Profile Founded in 1877 as a packaging company Initial public offering in 1926 Diversified business platform Leading industrial packaging company with more than 30% global product share More than 200 operations in over 50 countries

  5. Slide 5: Strategy Statement

    4 Strategy Statement Continue to strengthen the core Industry consolidation Emerging markets Product line extensions Optimize and embed the Greif Business System throughout the enterprise to achieve top quartile profitability and lowest cost producer status while enhancing safety and quality Pursue

  6. Slide 6: Greif Advantages

    5 Greif Advantages Global sourcing and distribution platform Raw materials Energy Logistics Industry leader with identified acquisition opportunities and a record of successful business integration Proven benefits of Greif Business System to unlock value Substantial percentage of customers who use b

  7. Slide 7: Flexible Packaging

    6 Flexible Packaging The flexible products industry includes FIBCs and shipping sacks which are distributed regionally Storsack, acquired in February 2010, is the leader in the flexible packaging industry with approximately a 10% share Principal end markets for flexible packaging products include ch

  8. Slide 8: Flexible Products Reinforce Greif's Core Packaging Business

    7 Overlaps with Greif's customers and geographic footprint Enhances Greif's end market profile (e.g., agriculture, food) Customers and sectors Greif has developed operational and commercial capabilities through successful consolidation of rigid industrial packaging segment Direct expertise Complemen

  9. Slide 9: FPS Greif End Market Diversification Benefits

    8 Source: Industry and company data: FPS 41 Greif End Market Diversification Benefits Chemicals Ag & minerals Pharma/personal care Food Oil & lubes Other Pie 2 35 18 4 21 0 22 Chemicals Ag & minerals Pharma/personal care Food Oil & lubes Other Pie 1 46 15 16 23 Percent FPS diversifies Greif's busine

  10. Slide 10: Flexible Products & Services Strategy

    Flexible Products & Services Strategy President & COO David Fischer

  11. Slide 11: Polywoven an $11 Billion Industry

    10 Polywoven an $11 Billion Industry FIBCs SSs Other 2 5 4 Greif initially focused on FIBCs and SSs Industry includes other product groups that can be targeted later by leveraging resin, fabric, channel and hub strategy

  12. Slide 12: FIBCs and Shipping Sacks Industry Breakdown

    11 Chemical Construction & other Food Feed Seed Pharma Fertilizer 38 27 17 9 5 4 0 Pie 2 9 26 42 15 9 0 6 5.00 FIBCs largely used in EU and NA, SSs in developing countries By industry - % share FIBC SSs NA EU LA ME APAC 23% 45% 9% 6% 17% 2.4 4.7 Revenue $ FIBC SS FIBCs SSs 4.5 4.0 CAGR % Focus globa

  13. Slide 13: Flexible Packaging Strategy

    12 Flexible Packaging Strategy Consolidate a fragmented industry Acquired Storsack, market leader Leverage the GBS to create the first world-class, integrated enterprise in the industry Realize cost and logistical advantages by locating "hub" in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Conversion

  14. Slide 14: KSA Advantages

    13 KSA Advantages Gateway to the world market Growing population New and large port Ease of doing business Efficient tax system Access to capital financing Globally competitive energy costs Abundant and low-cost resins

  15. Slide 15: Resin the Major Cost Component of FIBCs

    14 Resin the Major Cost Component of FIBCs Polypropylene Other Electric 64 28 8 Existing competitors have focused strategic efforts primarily on lower cost labor sources 64% 28% 8%

  16. Slide 16: 5 Guiding Principles

    15 Achieve high ground through channel experience and expertise Provide unrivaled service via global footprint and integrated supply chain Drive consistency, value and sustainability via GBS Consolidate operations while maintaining agility and flexibility Leverage world-class economics with advantag

  17. Slide 17: FPS Creates Flexible Products Global Leader

    16 + + Strategy Growth GBS Aspirations Advantaged hub Strategic outsourcing Channel mastery Organic growth, industry shaping and conduct Acquisitions Execution excellence Other tuck-ins OpEx ComEx People and teams Performance management Revenues of $1 Billion 25-30% global product share, FIBCs 20-25

  18. Slide 18: Flexible Products & Services Investment Rationale

    Flexible Products & Services Investment Rationale Executive Vice President & CFO Don Huml

  19. Slide 19: Investment Thesis

    18 Investment Thesis Flexible Products & Services fit growth strategy as a product line extension Storsack acquisition provides platform for consolidating fragmented FIBC industry Flexible products complement rigid industrial packaging and its business model is similar Significant customer overlap a

  20. Slide 20: Greif Transformation Illustrates Potential

    19 Greif Business System delivered performance improvement Embedded disciplined business processes throughout the company Right-sized the company and implemented capability-building to realize commercial and operational excellence objectives Initiated global sourcing and supply chain strategy Achiev

  21. Slide 21: Disciplined Due Diligence and Comprehensive Acquisition Integration

    20 Disciplined Due Diligence and Comprehensive Acquisition Integration Recommendation on overall strategic and operational fit High level savings estimate from commercial, sourcing, SG&A, lean and logistics Investment needed to achieve savings Savings capture timeline and associated risks Talent and

  22. Slide 22: Key Operating Parameter Comparisons

    21 Key Operating Parameter Comparisons Note: COGS = Cost of Goods Sold Key Metrics Flexibles 1 Greif Operating profit margin (%) 4 - 6 12.5 2 Direct materials to COGS (%) 60 - 65 63 Labor to COGS (%) ~15 - 25 13 SG&A to net sales (%) ~12 - 18 7.5 2 Capital turnover 2.6x 2x Inventory days 60 - 90 30

  23. Slide 23: Operating Profit Bridge for Flexible Products

    22 Operating Profit Bridge for Flexible Products 2010 Sourcing SG&A 2015 OpEx ComEx Fabric hub Joint venture 3% lift through optimizing footprint and factory- level lean Savings on gap compared to Greif Revenue uplift from ComEx programs, including product manage- ment and value pricing Scale and ot

  24. Slide 24: Flexible Products Metrics and Milestones

    23 Flexible Products Metrics and Milestones Strategic Plan - Metrics Year 1 Year 5 Net sales $300 $1,000 FIBC global product share 12% 30% Organic growth -- 5% Operating profit $15 $150 Operating profit margin 5% 15% Investment 1 $60 $250 RONA <15% >30% (Dollars in millions) 1 Greif 50% share Key Mi

  25. Slide 25: Wrap-up and Q&A

    Wrap-up and Q&A Chairman and CEO Mike Gasser

  26. Slide 26: Re-earning the Right to Premium Valuation

    25 Diversity > Strength > Performance Re-earning the Right to Premium Valuation GBS - a catalyst enabling strong relative performance and value creation during cyclical trough Diversity - a compelling competitive advantage Strong balance sheet and access to alternate sources of liquidity Balanced fo

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