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Norsk Hydro Asa — 2016 Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference

25 slides from Norsk Hydro Asa's conference presentation, May 11, 2016

  1. Slide 1: Norsk Hydro

    Norsk Hydro Svein Richard Brandtzæg 2016 Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary note in relation to certain forward-looking statements

    Cautionary note in relation to certain forward-looking statements Certain statements included within this announcement contain forward-looking information, including, without limitation, those relating to (a) forecasts, projections and estimates, (b) statements of management’s plans, objectives and

  3. Slide 3: Well positioned in challenging markets

    Norsk Hydro Well positioned in challenging markets 3

  4. Slide 4: Leading performance compared to aluminium peers

    Leading performance compared to aluminium peers First-quartile aluminium producer, 2016 Smelter BOC curve by company Strongest balance sheet, USD/t Total Debt/Total Equity, 2011-2015 2 000 1 500 288 % 275 % 1 000 72 % 25 % 13 % 500 0 10 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 50 000 60 000 First quartile alumina p

  5. Slide 5: A resource-rich, global aluminium company

    A resource-rich, global aluminium company Robust positions along the entire value chain A complete aluminium company Norway’s • Primary aluminium production in Norway, Germany, Primary Qatar, Slovakia, Brazil, Canada, Australia aluminium Long 2nd largest • 10 TWh captive hydropower production hydrop

  6. Slide 6: Building competitiveness through HSE, CSR and compliance

    Building competitiveness through HSE, CSR and compliance Safety performance Carbon-neutral from a (TRI) at industry benchmark life-cycle perspective High focus on compliant On track 3.6/2.0* Own employees/ Contractors behavior and practices • HSE, CSR and compliance always first on the Hydro • Clear

  7. Slide 7: Uncertain markets

    Uncertain markets Solid demand growth 7

  8. Slide 8: Strong long-term growth drivers across all segments

    Strong long-term growth drivers across all segments Recycling taking a bigger share Strong demand drivers in key aluminium segments Semis demand CAGR 2015 – 2025 Growth in automotive vehicle production Primary Transport Aluminium content in cars increasing 5–6% 3–4% Growth in other transport modes,

  9. Slide 9: Environmental regulations accelerate substitution across segments

    Environmental regulations accelerate substitution across segments Copper substituion in HVAC&R, Steel substitution in automotive cabling and transmission lines Key enabler for energy-efficient buildings 13% 6x 40% HVAC&R* BiW 2016-2023 market growth of energy CAGR potential from worldwide consumed ~

  10. Slide 10: Aluminium market expected to be largely balanced in 2016

    Aluminium market expected to be largely balanced in 2016 Higher risk of capacity restarts in China Supply development 2016 Market balance 2016 Mill tonnes Milll tonnes Estimated cash negative in 20161) 15 % 20 % 1.5 – 2.0 mill tonnes World ex-China China Oversupply ~2.4 (0.5) – 0.5 ~1.2 mill tonnes

  11. Slide 11: SHFE prices increase on tighter market, stable all-in LME prices

    SHFE prices increase on tighter market, stable all-in LME prices USD/mt USD/mt USD/mt NOK/mt 2 100 2 100 3 000 18 000 1 900 1 900 2 600 16 000 1 700 1 700 2 200 14 000 1 500 1 500 1 800 12 000 1 300 1 300 1 400 10 000 Feb-14 Jul-14 Dec-14 May-15 Oct-15 Apr-16 Mar-16 jan 12 jun 13 nov 14 apr 16 LME 3

  12. Slide 12: Shrinking arbitrage amid rising SHFE prices

    Shrinking arbitrage amid rising SHFE prices Preliminary exports figures indicate increased exports in March Semis exports Comp. adv. (monthly, kmt) (USD/mt) 500 1 000 450 800 400 Improved comp. adv. China 350 600 300 400 250 200 200 150 0 100 ( 200) 50 0 ( 400) jan.07 nov.08 sep.10 jul.12 mai.14 mar

  13. Slide 13: Alumina prices rebound on tightening market balance

    Alumina prices rebound on tightening market balance Bauxite market may be affected by refinery curtailments Platts alumina index (PAX) China bauxite imports, volume and price by country USD/mt Percent USD/tonne CIF 450 20% 100 19% 90 400 80 18% 350 70 17% 60 300 16% 50 40 15% 250 30 14% 20 200 10 13

  14. Slide 14: Strengthening relative industry position with ambitious targets

    Norsk Hydro Strengthening relative industry position with ambitious targets 14

  15. Slide 15: Proven track-record of productivity gains continues

    Proven track-record of productivity gains continues Hydro’s improvement drive until 2015 Hydro’s new improvement ambition Tailor-made ambitions across Total improvements 2011-2015: Total improvements of the value chain BNOK 4.5¹ BNOK 2.9 from 2016-20192 Better ‘Energy Primary Better Metal Aspiration

  16. Slide 16: Structurally improved cost position

    Structurally improved cost position Productivity gains supported by currency All-in implied primary cost and margin, USD/mt 1) Implied alumina cost and margin, USD/mt 1) 300 475 23 2,500 2300 2175 350 300 52 2,000 1 875 250 2 050 200 1,500 1 650 150 1,000 1 700 264 100 205 1 250 500 50 0 0 Q2’12-Q1’

  17. Slide 17: Significant operational and commercial improvements in Bauxite & Alumina

    Significant operational and commercial improvements in Bauxite & Alumina Annualized bauxite production, million mt Sales exposure to index and short term pricing* Paragominas 11,7 10,9 10,8 100 % 100% 10,2 9,0 9,1 9,5 9,1 9,0 8,3 8,7 90 % 425 90% 9,9 7,1 6,0 80 % 80% 70 % 70% 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q1

  18. Slide 18: Extending the technology and innovation lead

    Extending the technology and innovation lead Key to maintain and further improve Hydro’s competitive position Step-change Instability Stability Bauxite & Alumina Primary Metal Rolled Products Technology approach • Debottlenecking to go beyond • Testing aluminium production • Automotive line 3 to lif

  19. Slide 19: Taking productivity beyond lean operations with the Karmøy technology pilot

    Taking productivity beyond lean operations with the Karmøy technology pilot With spin-off effects for the entire portfolio • Technology pilot with production of 75 000 mt − 48 cells HAL4e technology – 12.3 kWh/kg − 12 cells HAL4e Ultra - 11.5 – 11.8 kWh/kg • Spin-off technology elements for existing

  20. Slide 20: Optimizing product portfolio by expanding in higher-margin segments

    Optimizing product portfolio by expanding in higher-margin segments Pursuing attractive automotive growth opportunity Increasing share of automotive in Hydro in car models Rolled Products’ portfolio 20 % 14 % 12 % Audi Q7 Peugeot BMW 7 series 308 Porsche Macan Audi A6 New Mercedes C Class T 2010 201

  21. Slide 21: Strong improvement trend in Sapa JV

    Strong improvement trend in Sapa JV 1 BNOK in restructuring gains and synergies delivered one year ahead of plan Sapa restructuring agenda* Sapa results (100 % basis), MNOK Sapa 100% basis MNOK 1,407.0 1 586 1 035 888 567 Underlying EBIT Underlying Net income Q2’14-Q1’15 Q2’15-Q1’16 • Strong demand

  22. Slide 22: Managing industry cyclicality through a prudent financial framework

    Managing industry cyclicality through a prudent financial framework Reliable Financial Disciplined Lifting cash flow shareholder Effective risk strength capital potential remuneration management and flexibility allocation policy Cost improvements: Investment grade • Long-term sustaining Revised divi

  23. Slide 23: Hydro aspiration supported with ambitious mid-term strategic goals

    Hydro aspiration supported with ambitious mid-term strategic goals Ambitions Target Timeframe • Improve safety performance, strive for injury free environment TRI<2 2020 • Deliver on Better improvement ambition BNOK 2.9 2019 • Secure new competitive sourcing contracts in Norway post 2020 4-6 TWh 202

  24. Slide 24: Hydro 2016

    Hydro 2016 Well-positioned to create value in challenging markets • Strengthening relative industry position through improvement ambitions and R&D lead • Securing resources for future decades • Re-positioning portfolio towards high-margin markets and advanced customers • Financial strength through r

  25. Slide 25: Infinite Aluminium

    INFINITE ALUMINIUM

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