Smithfield Foods, Inc. · NASDAQ:SFD

Smithfield Foods — BMO Capital Markets 2011 Farm to Market Conference

34 slides from Smithfield Foods's conference presentation, May 17, 2011

  1. Slide 1: BMO Capital Markets 2011 Farm to Market Conference

    BMO Capital Markets 2011 @ Farm to Market Conference > Smithfield Smithfield Foods, Inc. May 17, 2011

  2. Slide 2: Addressing Investors' Frequently Asked Questions

    Addressing Investors’ Frequently Asked Questions C. Larry Pope President and Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Manly Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  3. Slide 3: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements include statements concerning the Company’s outlook for the future, as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans and strategies

  4. Slide 4: Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliations

    Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliations Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliations

  5. Slide 5: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions 1.Can Smithfield deliver a record year in fiscal 2012? 2.What are Smithfield’s core strategies for growth? 3.How will the Campofrío acquisition benefit Smithfield shareholders? 4.Is Smithfield committed to maintaining a conservative balance sheet?

  6. Slide 6: Can Smithfield deliver a record year in fiscal 2012?

    Can Smithfield deliver a record year in fiscal 2012?

  7. Slide 7: Pork segment profitability has tripled since fiscal 2007

    Pork segment profitability has tripled since fiscal 2007 Note: Fresh pork and packaged meats results represent management’s estimated allocation of total Pork Segment results; FY 09, FY 10and TTM FY 11 Q3 results adjusted for restructuring and impairment charges; Refer to Non-GAAP measure reconcilia

  8. Slide 8: Leveraging coordinated sales & marketing platform to manage packaged meats margins

    Leveraging coordinated sales & marketing platform to manage packaged meats margins within the normalized range Normalized range = $0.10-0.15 per pound Note: Fresh pork and packaged meats results represent management’s estimated allocation of total Pork Segment results; FY 09, FY 10and TTM FY 11 Q3 r

  9. Slide 9: Balanced supply & demand & strong exports should yield normalized fresh pork margins

    Balanced supply & demand & strong exports should yield normalized fresh pork margins in fiscal 2012 Normalized range = $3-7 per head Note: Fresh pork and packaged meats results represent management’s estimated allocation of total Pork Segment results; FY 09, FY 10and TTM FY 11 Q3 results adjusted fo

  10. Slide 10: Low global protein inventories supporting a higher hog futures curve

    Low global protein inventories are supporting a higher hog futures curve & yielding continued hog production profitability, despite higher grain prices Note: Industry profitability based on futures curves for live hogs and grains on 05/12/11; cost is pre-interest

  11. Slide 11: Smithfield has reduced its domestic exposure to the corn markets by more than 40%

    Smithfield has reduced its domestic exposure to the corn markets by more than 40% since fiscal 2008 Smithfield Beef Group Divestiture Sale of Turkey Interests U.S. Sow Herd Reduction Initiated

  12. Slide 12: Continued Strong Results In Fiscal 2012

    Continued Strong Results In Fiscal 2012 Fresh porkPackaged meatsHog ProductionBalance SheetHigh end of normalized rangeNormalized rangeContinued profitability, despite higher grain pricesHog Production Cost Savings InitiativeAchieve Project 100Balanced supply and demand and strong exports supporting

  13. Slide 13: What are Smithfield's core strategies for growth?

    What are Smithfield’s core strategies for growth?

  14. Slide 14: Long-Term Strategies For Growth

    Long-Term Strategies For Growth Organic•Leverage highly coordinated sales and marketing platform and consolidated brand portfolio to drive profitable top and bottom line growth and improve ROICMergers & Acquisitions•Disciplined approach to acquiring branded packaged meats companies while enhancing R

  15. Slide 15: Organic Growth Drivers

    Organic Growth Drivers Driving profitable top and bottom line growthFocus on quality and consistent earningsCompetitive cost structure in all operating segmentsClosely coordinated sales & marketing platformConsolidated portfolio of leading consumer brands

  16. Slide 16: Pork Group Restructuring Created A Highly Competitive Platform For Growth

    Pork Group Restructuring Created A Highly Competitive Platform For Growth 16 Before Restructuring After Restructuring IndependentOperating Companies 7 3 Freshpork plants 9 8 Packagedmeats plants 36 30 Capacityutilization <80% >90% Fresh pork sales organizations 3 2 Exportsales organizations 3 1 Reta

  17. Slide 17: Smithfield Brand Portfolio

    Smithfield Brand Portfolio 100 + brandsConsolidating acquisitionsinto 12 powerful key brands 50 + brands Note: Computed as TTM FY 11 Q3 branded sales plus retail and operator markup of 35% across all trade channels

  18. Slide 18: How will the Campofrío acquisition benefit Smithfield shareholders?

    How will the Campofrío acquisition benefit Smithfield shareholders?

  19. Slide 19: Transaction Status

    Transaction Status •Executed non-binding letters of intent •Conducting confirmatory due diligence and negotiating definitive agreements •Takeover bid subject to various regulatory approvals and approval of Campofrío's shareholders •Anticipated closing in second quarter of fiscal 2012

  20. Slide 20: Rationale

    Rationale •Positions Smithfield as leading global consumer packaged meats company •Increases percentage of sales and operating profit from branded packaged meats and geographically diversifies earnings base •Unlocks existing investment to provide cash flow and earnings stability •Integration synergi

  21. Slide 21: Financing

    Financing •Purchase price = €500 million or ~$725 million •Proposed financing •Focus on enhancing shareholder value while maintaining a conservative balance sheet Cash andrevolver draw 50% ~$400 million Equity 25%-40% $200-300 million Debt 10%-25% $100-200 million Note: Equity purchase price; does n

  22. Slide 22: Is Smithfield committed to maintaining a conservative balance sheet?

    Is Smithfield committed to maintaining a conservative balance sheet?

  23. Slide 23: Project Objectives Achieved

    Project 100 Objectives Achieved Project 100Eliminate $100 million in interest expenseReduce debt by $1 billionImprove credit metricsExtend and smooth debt maturitiesEnsure ample liquidityReduce idle cash

  24. Slide 24: Committed To Maintaining Conservative Balance Sheet

    Committed To Maintaining Conservative Balance Sheet Prioritize cash toward debt retirement Maintain tight control of capital expendituresContinued focus on ROICTarget liquidity in the $500 million to $1 billion range

  25. Slide 25: Net debt to total capitalization ceiling of 50% with target of 40% or below

    Net debt to total capitalization ceiling of 50% with target of 40% or below Note: Net debt is equal to notes payable and long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion, less cash and cash equivalents; computed using net debt divided by the sum of net debt and shareholders’ e

  26. Slide 26: Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ceiling of 4x with target of 3x or below

    Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ceiling of 4x with target of 3x or below Target= 3x Net debt to EBITDA Note: Refer to Non-GAAP measure reconciliations for adjusted EBITDA calculations

  27. Slide 27: BMO Capital Markets 2011 Farm to Market Conference

    BMO Capital Markets 2011 @ Farm to Market Conference > Smithfield Smithfield Foods, Inc. May 17, 2011

  28. Slide 28: Appendix – More about Campofrío Food Group

    Appendix – More about Campofrío Food Group

  29. Slide 29: Smithfield & Campofrío: The Undisputed Global Leader In Consumer Packaged Meats

    Smithfield & Campofrío: The Undisputed Global Leader In Consumer Packaged Meats #1Global Packaged Meats Company #1U.S. Packaged Pork Company#1European Packaged Meats Company

  30. Slide 30: Who Is Campofrío?

    Who Is Campofrío? #1 European Packaged Meats Company Netherlands €1.5 billion #1 France €6.2 billion #1 Spain €1.9 billion #1 Portugal €0.1 billion #1 Germany €9.0 billion <1% Belgium €1.3 billion #2 Romania €0.6 billion #2 Italy €10.1 billion #1 Source: Euromonitor2010; chilled processed meats mark

  31. Slide 31: Market Share

    Market Share 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% O% 65% 29% 25% 23% SBE mmo . Belgium Netherlands France Romania Italy Germany fies arn Qh.

  32. Slide 32: European Packaged Meats Acquisition Strategy

    European Packaged Meats Acquisition Strategy 1998-99Acquire SBS SFGP in France2004Acquire Jean Caby in FranceMerge SBS and SFGP into Jean CabyAcquire 15% stake in Campofrío from HormelAccumulate 22% of Campofrío through private purchases and stock dividends2006Contribute Jean Caby into 50/50 joint v

  33. Slide 33: Strengthens Packaged Meats Portfolio Mix

    Strengthens Packaged Meats Portfolio Mix On a pro forma basis, Smithfield will have dramatically increasedpackaged meatssales, operating profit and invested capital. Sales Operating Profit InvestedCapital

  34. Slide 34: BMO Capital Markets 2011 Farm to Market Conference

    BMO Capital Markets 2011 @ Farm to Market Conference > Smithfield Smithfield Foods, Inc. May 17, 2011

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