Usi Corporation · TWSE:1304

Usi — Investor Presentation (June 2006)

42 slides from Usi's investor presentation, Jun 8, 2006

  1. Slide 1: USI Holdings Corporation June 2006

    June 2006 Exhibit 99.1 USI Holdings Corporation USI Holdings Corporation June 2006

  2. Slide 2: About Forward-Looking Statements

    1 About Forward-Looking Statements This document and the related oral presentation include forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of USI Holdings Corporation, which may include statements about: its business strategy;

  3. Slide 3: USI Senior Management Team

    2 USI Senior Management Team Experience with 200+ acquisitions sourced, completed, and integrated Team has worked together in USI and other brokers for many years Name Position Industry Experience Age David Eslick Chairman, President and CEO 26 47 Jeff Jones Chief Marketing Officer 29 51 Bob Schneid

  4. Slide 4: USI Profile

    3 USI Profile A Market Leader 10th largest U.S. Broker based on 2004 revenues (a) Leading Benefits Broker (represents 43% of 2005 total revenues) National Scale with a Local Presence 68 Offices in 19 states Approximately 500 sales professionals More than 60,000 commercial clients Middle Market Focus

  5. Slide 5: Historical Perspective

    4 Historical Perspective Focused on consolidation and integration efforts while reducing acquisition activity Improved operating and financial reporting standards Strengthened internal controls Standardized technology platforms Reduced staff headcount; restructured select employment agreements Pursu

  6. Slide 6: Earnings Levers

    5 Earnings Levers through all market and economic cycles Diversified revenue mix Proven, proactive cross-selling capability Focused strategy for Operating Augment growth with Management directly aligned with shareholders’ interest Substantial % of personal net worth is in USI equity 5+% of USI fully

  7. Slide 7: Revenue Diversity

    6 Revenue Diversity Diversified Revenue Mix National Scale and Local Presence* Total 2005 Revenue = $508 MM Corporate USI Offices * Represents USI’s retail brokerage geographic distribution capability. Revenue Diversity Revenue Diversity Diversified Revenue Mix National Scale and Local Presence* Pro

  8. Slide 8: Distribution Diversity

    7 Distribution Diversity Retail Insurance Brokerage Alternative Distribution & Other Products Property and Casualty General Commercial Liability Workers' Compensation Fidelity and Surety Bonds Professional Liability Personal Lines (Auto, Home, etc.) Workplace Benefits Core Benefits Voluntary Benefit

  9. Slide 9: USI Workplace Benefits

    8 USI Workplace Benefits Voluntary Benefits is a large and growing market Largest Independent Distributor of Voluntary Products in the Industry Industry’s most recognized proprietary technology platform (ResourceOne) Industry’s largest call center operation Regional Sales Model with national network

  10. Slide 10: Meeting the Needs of a Growing Marketplace: Voluntary Benefits

    9 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 $4.5 $5.0 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Meeting the Needs of a Growing Marketplace: Voluntary Benefits Source: 2005 US Worksite Study, Eastbridge Consulting. Total Voluntary Benefit Sales (in billions) Total Voluntary Benefit Sales (in billions) Meeting

  11. Slide 11: Enhancing Benefit Education

    10 Enhancing Benefit Education Above-Average Benefits Below-Average Benefits WorkUSA 2004/2005 Watson Wyatt Study: Effective Employees Drive Financial Results Enhancing Benefit Education Enhancing Benefit Education Effective Communication Ineffective Communication 83.6% 25.7% 22.1% 76.2% Percentage

  12. Slide 12: Documented Best Practices

    11 Documented Best Practices USI has documented the best practices for each functional area of retail brokerage. Documented Best Practices Documented Best Practices Revenue Growth Client Retention Cross Selling New Business New Producers Revenue Growth Client Retention Cross Selling New Business New

  13. Slide 13: Organic Revenue Growth

    12 Organic Revenue Growth Client retention Client-centric focus Renewal strategies Stewardship process Cross-selling Continued focus, training, measurement and incentives Increase from 20% of total sales to 30% New business production Standardized bi-weekly sales meetings across all offices New prod

  14. Slide 14: Organic Growth Strategy

    13 -25% -20% -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Organic Growth Strategy Lost Business Non-Recurring Gross New Rate / Exp. Formal stewardship process for all accounts over $50,000 Increase penetration of cross selling across product lines 2005 Target Consistent and aggressive sales management nation

  15. Slide 15: Renewal Data by Quarter

    14 Renewal Data by Quarter Source: Advisen Ltd. Renewal Data by Quarter 100.00 110.00 120.00 130.00 140.00 150.00 160.00 (20.00) (15.00) (10.00) (5.00) - 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 Index % Change 100.00 110.00 120.00 130.00 140.00 150.00 160.00 (20.00) (15.00) (10.00) (5.00) - 5.00 10.

  16. Slide 16: Cross-Selling Strategy and Benefits

    15 Increases Organic Revenue Growth, Improves Client Retention and Perpetuates Revenue Diversification Cross-Selling Strategy and Benefits Single distribution point for multiple products and services Definition of cross-sell must be across five broad product categories Compensation and recognition p

  17. Slide 17: Proven Strategy and Opportunity

    16 Proven Strategy and Opportunity Top 15 clients ranked by revenues Cross-Sell / Cross-Service Matrix Sold business or currently being provided to client Proposed and pending Blocked or proposed; did not sell the account As of 12/31/05 Proven Strategy and Opportunity Retirement Core Benefit Enrollm

  18. Slide 18: Cross-Servicing Success

    17 # of Product Categories Sold Cross-Servicing Success = Increase = Decrease Product Category 2005 Retention 1 94% 2 98% 3 98% 4+ 99% Overall Retention 96% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2002 2003 2004 2005 1 or more 15 15 15 15 400 400 400 400 2+ 10 173 3+ 7 66 4+ 4 25 Top 15 Accounts Top 400 Accounts Cross-

  19. Slide 19: Operations Summary

    18 Operations Summary Organizational structure in place and scalable as USI grows Proactive regional oversight and communication Flash Calls – first week of every month CEO Calls – third week of every month Executive Board – every quarter Regional Reviews – every quarter Expenses are tracked and com

  20. Slide 20: Margin Expansion

    19 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Insurance Brokerage Specialized Benefits Corporate Segment Operating Income 2004A 2005A Target Margin Expansion Our goal is to achieve a mid-20’s Operating Income margin by driving field margins to 30.0% and corporate expense to 5.0% of revenue. Note: Current GAA

  21. Slide 21: Quartile Analysis

    20 Operating Income Margin 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 2004 A 2005 A 2006 B 1st Quartile 2nd Quartile 3rd Quartile 4th Quartile Quartile Analysis The top three quartiles of retail brokerage require continual fine tuning, while the bottom quartile requires more significant improveme

  22. Slide 22: Corporate Expense Plans

    21 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% USI Corporate is committed to reducing the corporate expense ratio to achieve our overall efficiency goals. Corporate Expense Plans Corporate Expense Ratio 2002A 2003A 2004A 2005A Year Corporate Expense Plans Corporate Expense Plans 4.8% 5.7% 6.8% 6.1% Public Company Related

  23. Slide 23: Disciplined Acquisition Strategy

    22 Disciplined Acquisition Strategy Highly fragmented industry with over 13,000 agencies between $0.5 - $10.0 million in revenue, for a combined $20.0 billion in total revenue Average age of agency owner is 59 versus 53 in the early 90’s per survey of U.S. agencies by the Agency Consulting Group Dis

  24. Slide 24: 2003-2004 Acquisitions

    23 2003-2004 Acquisitions Agency Revenue Location Guild Agency 2.4 $ Westbury, NY Not for Profit Hastings Tapley 11.8 $ Boston, Mass Entry into Boston market BMI Insurance 4.5 $ Long Beach, CA Property O'Leary-Kientz 4.1 $ Cincinnati, OH Construction Benefits Team 1.9 $ Houston, TX Employee Benefits

  25. Slide 25: 2005 Acquisitions

    24 2005 Acquisitions 2005 acquisitions ($ millions) Agency Revenue Location Patterson//Smith 11.0 $ Falls Church, VA Expansion in DC Summit Global Partners 66.0 $ TX, FL, IL, CA, other Expansion in Texas and Florida Chase Insurance Agency 3.5 $ New York, NY Employee Benefits/P&C Humanex 2.5 $ San Fr

  26. Slide 26: Financial Overview

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  27. Slide 27: Historical Financial Results

    26 (1) 2005 Revenue excludes $6.7 million adjustment related to a change in an accounting estimate. (2) Operating Income is defined as Operating Revenues minus Compensation and Employee Benefits, Equity Based Compensation, Other Operating Expenses and Depreciation; excludes certain identified expens

  28. Slide 28: Operating Highlights

    27 Operating Highlights Proven track record of consistently growing Revenue and Operating Income Revenue increased at CAGR of 14.4% from 2001 to 1Q 2006 Operating Income increased at a 24.6% CAGR from 2001 to 1Q 2006 Improved operating efficiency evidenced by increase in Operating margin from 13.5%

  29. Slide 29: USI Summary Income Statement

    28 USI Summary Income Statement (a) (a) Please see Appendix for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures used throughout this presentation and related reconciliations to GAAP financial measures. (b) 2005 Revenue excludes a $6.7mm adjustment related to a change in an accounting estimate. (c) 4Q 200

  30. Slide 30: Capitalization

    29 Capitalization (a) As of 3/31/06, there was $73.8 million available under the revolver. (b) LTM PF EBITDA adjusted to reflect Pro Forma EBITDA from acquisitions completed to date. (see Appendix for definitions of non- GAAP financial measures used throughout this presentation and related reconcili

  31. Slide 31: Credit Ratios

    30 2.3x 3.3x 5.3x 9.6x 7.2x 7.4x 0.0x 2.0x 4.0x 6.0x 8.0x 10.0x 12.0x 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 1Q 06 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x 2.3x 2.0x 0.0x 0.5x 1.0x 1.5x 2.0x 2.5x 3.0x 3.5x 4.0x 4.5x 5.0x 2002 2003 2004 2005 1Q 06 Credit Ratios Debt/Adjusted PF EBITDA (1) EBITDA (2) /Interest expense (3) (1) Represents adj

  32. Slide 32: Financial Summary

    31 Financial Summary Strong overall revenue growth (14.4% CAGR since 2001) Continued improvement in Operating Margin from 13.5% in 2001 to 19.3% in 2005 Strong growth in operating income (24.6% CAGR since 2001) 15.4% Cash EPS growth in 2005 Solid capital structure and prudent use of leverage Financi

  33. Slide 33: The USI Story

    32 The USI Story Organic Revenue Growth Revenue diversification Cross-selling Sales management Margin Expansion Opportunity Acquisition Opportunities Growing high quality pipeline Disciplined approach USI story is attractive to target companies Motivated and Focused Management Team Aligned goals and

  34. Slide 34: Appendix

    Appendix USI Holdings Corporation USI Holdings Corporation Appendix

  35. Slide 35: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    34 Non-GAAP Financial Measures Operating Income is defined as revenues, less compensation and employee benefits, stock-based compensation, other operating expenses and depreciation. Compensation and employee benefits and other operating expenses are adjusted to exclude expenses related to USI's marg

  36. Slide 36: 1Q 2006 Reconciliation to GAAP

    35 1Q 2006 Reconciliation to GAAP For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 As Reported Identified Adjustments 2006 Excluding Identified Adjustments (Dollars in Thousands) Revenues 136,628 $ - $ 136,628 $ Compensation and employee benefits 75,491 - 75,491 Non-cash stock-based compensation: Restricte

  37. Slide 37: 1Q 2005 Reconciliation to GAAP

    36 1Q 2005 Reconciliation to GAAP For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 As Reported Identified Adjustments 2005 Excluding Identified Adjustments Total revenues 122,012 $ - $ 122,012 $ Compensation and employee benefits 68,782 - 68,782 Non-cash stock-based compensation, restricted stock awards 31

  38. Slide 38: 2005 Reconciliation to GAAP

    37 2005 Reconciliation to GAAP December 31, 2005 As Reported Identified Adjustments 2005 Excluding Identified Adjustments Total revenues 508,284 $ 6,667 $ 514,951 $ Compensation and employee benefits 287,807 567 288,374 Non-cash stock-based compensation 2,579 - 2,579 Other operating expenses 115,198

  39. Slide 39: 2004 Reconciliation to GAAP

    38 2004 Reconciliation to GAAP December 31, 2004 As Reported Identified Adjustments 2004 Excluding Identified Adjustments Revenues 403,214 $ - $ 403,214 $ Compensation and employee benefits 228,211 - 228,211 Non-cash stock-based compensation 417 - 417 Other operating expenses 93,006 - 93,006 Depreci

  40. Slide 40: Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures

    39 Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures ($ in millions) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2006 Total Revenues $299.21 $316.33 $341.00 $403.21 $508.28 $122.01 $136.63 Expenses: Compensation and Employee Benefits 194.17 195.06 192.95 234.76 304.19 80.94 75.49 Equity Based Compensation 3.09 (1.73) - 0

  41. Slide 41: Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures (cont'd)

    40 Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures (cont’d) (1) Includes charges relating to elimination of redundant positions, renegotiating sales professionals’ and executives’ contracts, early termination of lease commitments and relocation of corporate offices from San Francisco to New York. (2) Incl

  42. Slide 42: USI Holdings Corporation June 2006

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