Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. · NASDAQ:SWBI

Smith & Wesson Brands — Investor Presentation (June 2006)

29 slides from Smith & Wesson Brands's investor presentation, Jun 16, 2006

  1. Slide 1: Smith & Wesson

    Smith & Wesson Mike Golden, President, CEO John Kelly, CFO June 2006

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Certain statements contained in this presentation may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under federal securities laws, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statemen

  3. Slide 3: Investment Highlights

    Investment Highlights Coupling brand strength with innovation and achieving: Growth in our core handgun business Diversification into new growth markets A Seasoned Leadership Team with World Class Experience Delivering Solid Revenue & Earnings Growth Executing on the Strategy: Safety, Security, Prot

  4. Slide 4: A Seasoned Leadership Team

    A Seasoned Leadership Team... Mike Golden, President, CEO Leland Nichols, COO John Kelly, CFO Tom Taylor, VP Marketing Ken Chandler, VP Operations Barbara Hunnicutt, VP Licensing MSPhotoEd.3 MSPhotoEd.3 MSPhotoEd.3 MSPhotoEd.3 MSPhotoEd.3 MSPhotoEd.3

  5. Slide 5: Company Profile

    Company Profile 154 Year Old American Company Largest U.S. Manufacturer/Exporter of Handguns Largest U.S. Manufacturer of Handcuffs Market Share: #1 in Revolvers, #3 in Pistols New entrant in Tactical Rifle Market 736 Employees Union-Free, U.S. Manufacturing: Springfield, Massachusetts Houlton, Main

  6. Slide 6: S&W: 87% Brand Awareness

    S&W: 87% Brand Awareness Extremely high in our served markets, and in markets we do not serve today: Source: American Sports Data - Nov, 2004 A company-sponsored, 2004 survey asked consumers about their purchase intent for the following products & services. S&W ranked as follows: Revolvers #1 (serve

  7. Slide 7: Executing on the Strategy

    Executing on the Strategy Yesterday: Selling Handguns in the U.S. Sporting Goods Channel Today: A Global Leader in Safety...Security...Protection...Sport

  8. Slide 8: New Market Possibilities / Growth Strategy

    New Market Possibilities Existing Handgun Business Brand Development Innovative New Products Sporting Goods Law Enforcement Military/Federal Government International Long Guns Training/Ranges Less Lethal Ammunition Firearms Accessories Security Systems Criminal Investigation Homeland Defense Product

  9. Slide 9: U.S. Domestic Non-Military Revolver / Pistol Market

    S&W MARKET REVOLVERS 54.3 149 S&W MARKET PISTOLS 46 483 $138MM REVOLVERS PISTOLS $47MM $467MM S&W 2005 (Includes Walther Products) Market 2004 2004 (CALENDAR) U.S. DOMESTIC NON-MILITARY MARKET -2005 (FISCAL) S&W SALES $52MM 38% SOURCE: BATF 2004 Excise Tax Study & Smith & Wesson Management Estimates

  10. Slide 10: Innovative New Products

    Innovative New Products Revolvers 500 460 XVR 460 XVR S&W 1911 Family Pistols Scandium Military & Police Pistol Series

  11. Slide 11: Introducing the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Pistol

    Introducing the Smith & Wesson Military & Police Pistol Engineered with input from over a dozen LE and military organizations Enhanced versatility, durability, safety Competitively priced, feature rich, designed for LE and military markets World class product introduction First units shipped Decembe

  12. Slide 12: Channel Management Strategy

    Channel Management Strategy Local Law Enforcement Sporting Goods International Federal Law Enforcement & Military

  13. Slide 13: Handgun Growth Strategy: Sporting Goods Channel

    Handgun Growth Strategy Growth in FY 2006: Sporting Goods Revenue: +19.4% (Q4 + 32%) Engraving/Performance Center & Commemoratives: +250% Direct Force of 30 U.S. Sales Employees New Product Support: SW460 M&P40 M&P9 M&P15 Tactical Rifle Series Consumer Promotions Focusing on "Pull" Shooting for Hawa

  14. Slide 14: Sales Growth

    Sales Growth *In millions FY 2006 Sales into Sporting Goods Channel 8% 8% 24% 32%

  15. Slide 15: Handgun Growth Strategy: Military/Federal Government Channel

    Handgun Growth Strategy Growth in FY 2006 : Military/Federal Law Enforcement: $11.0M versus $0 in FY 2005 Experienced Leadership: Ernest Langdon Highly-regarded in law enforcement & military arena Military Orders Received: Four Orders (75K units) from U.S. Government for Afghanistan Army Major lobby

  16. Slide 16: Handgun Growth Strategy: Law Enforcement Channel

    Handgun Growth Strategy Experienced Leadership: Bryan James, Dir. Law Enforcement Sales, formerly Glock Expanded Sales Organization: 8 Regional Sales Managers, including top Glock sales execs New Product Support: M&P40 aimed at domestic law enforcement Orders received from 23 law enforcement agencie

  17. Slide 17: Handgun Growth Strategy: International Channel

    Handgun Growth Strategy Growth in FY 2006 : +58% Established & expanding sales channel and revenue base Upgrading sales agents to enhance contacts in police/military Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East New Product Support: M&P9: Domestic & international markets (NATO approved) Lobbying focus: S

  18. Slide 18: New Market Opportunities & Options

    Outsource License Manufacture Long Guns Training/Ranges Ammunition Security Systems Criminal Investigation Homeland Defense Products/Services Less Lethal Tactical Rifles Hunting Rifles Shotguns Options: Decline Opportunity Acquire Safety...Security...Protection...Sport New Market Opportunities & Opt

  19. Slide 19: Entering New Markets: Tactical Rifles

    Entering New Markets: Tactical Rifles Consumers say S&W should be in tactical rifles Tactical rifles are the fastest growing segment in the long gun market Sporting Goods channel is underserved by premium tactical rifles M&P15 & M&P15T are expansions of Military & Police family of products 2004 U.S.

  20. Slide 20: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifle Series

    Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifle Series Concept to first shipment: 6 months Test & evaluation unit requests from 80 law enforcement agencies 10 LE orders received: Including Las Vegas Metro P.D. Target: 10%-15% market share in year one "If you're a fan of the M4A1 Carbine, I can assure you that the new M&

  21. Slide 21: Driving Brand Value: Licensing

    Driving Brand Value: Licensing Upgrading Licensee Portfolio: Sentry Safe Radiator Specialty (gun cleaning products) Hats and Tees Automotive Aftermarket Accessories New Possibilities: Monitored Security Systems, Ammunition Focus: Use licensing to enter new markets, serve brand loyalty opportunities,

  22. Slide 22: The Brand: Re-Inventing a Legacy

    The Brand: Re-Inventing a Legacy Yesterday: An Inconsistent Message to a Limited Audience Today: A "Loud" and Visible Brand With a Consistent Message to a Diverse Audience

  23. Slide 23: The Brand: Marketing Initiatives

    NASCAR Customer Affinity Programs: The Brand: Marketing Initiatives

  24. Slide 24: Enhancing Productivity

    Enhancing Productivity Achievements through FY 2006: Held inventory flat while growing sales +27% On time delivery improved from 60% to 85% Machine uptime improved from 60% to 80% Implementing Smith & Wesson Operating System Based on Toyota Production System Problem-Solving Process Development Stand

  25. Slide 25: Legislative Environment

    Legislative Environment 32 26 13 4 10 5 4 2 8 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Signed into law October, 2005 Pursuing Opportunities in Washington to: Raise Export Approval Threshold Secure U.S. Military Pistol Opportunity Supply Iraq / Afghanistan Weapons & Restraints Win Federal Agency Ord

  26. Slide 26: Income Statement Summary

    Income Statement Summary *In millions except for per share data Sales +27% Net Income +67%

  27. Slide 27: Balance Sheet Summary

    Balance Sheet Summary *In Millions

  28. Slide 28: FY2007 Guidance

    FY2007 Guidance FY2006 Actual FY2005 Actual New Product Sales $180-$186MM +14-18% +157.9MM $124.0MM Income $12.5-13.5MM $8.7M $5.2MM Earnings per Fully Diluted Share: $0.30-$0.32 $0.22 $.14 Annual Guidance

  29. Slide 29: Investment Highlights

    Investment Highlights Coupling brand strength with innovation and achieving: Growth in our core handgun business Diversification into new growth markets A Seasoned Leadership Team with World Class Experience Delivering Solid Revenue & Earnings Growth Executing on the Strategy: Safety, Security, Prot

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