Kirby Corporation · NYSE:KEX

Kirby — Investor Presentation (September 2006)

32 slides from Kirby's investor presentation, Sep 27, 2006

  1. Slide 1: Kirby Corporation Putting America's Waterways to Work

    Kirby Corporation Putting America’s Waterways to Work NYSE: KEX September

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statement and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Statements contained in this presentation with respect to the future are forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s reasonable judgement with respect to future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those

  3. Slide 3: Kirby... Business Operations

    Marine Transportation 86% of 2005 Revenue - $686.0 million Largest U.S. Inland Tank Barge Operator Diesel Engine Services 14% of 2005 Revenue - $109.7 million Largest U.S. EMD Diesel Services Company Kirby... Business Operations

  4. Slide 4: Kirby Facts

    – Lowest cost due to economies of scale – Best positioned for growth opportunities – “One Stop Shop” for customers Kirby Facts • Largest inland tank barge operator • Operates 897 barges and 240 towing vessels • Sustainable competitive advantages: • 70% of Kirby’s business is under contract and 30% i

  5. Slide 5: Revenue growth

    17% growth rate from 1988-2005 Revenue... Business Operations

  6. Slide 6: Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations

    1994-2001 adjusted to exclude goodwill amortization expense 2002 adjusted to exclude impairment charges of $12.5 million, net of taxes, or $.51 per share See Appendix for reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP earnings per share Earnings per share have been revised to reflect 2-for-1 stock split effecti

  7. Slide 7: Industry Facts

    Industry Facts • Approximately 17,800 dry cargo barges, 2,800 liquid tank barges. Kirby is principally in the liquid cargo business. • No competition from foreign companies due to a U.S. law known as the Jones Act • Always a market to move product by barge on inland waterways • Equipment not subject

  8. Slide 8: Number of Inland Tank Barges

    single hull tank barges industry wide, 17 operated by Kirby Number of Inland Tank Barges For the years 1993 through 2005

  9. Slide 9: Inland Tank Barge Fleet

    Source: Informa Economics, Barge Fleet Profile, March 2006 Inland Tank Barge Fleet

  10. Slide 10: Kirby Inland Marine

    KIRBY INLAND MARINE

  11. Slide 11: Largest Inland Tank Barge Operator

    Petrochemicals – 68% Black Oil Products – 20% Agricultural Chemicals – 3% Refined Products – 9% • Benzene • Styrene • Methanol • Acrylonitrile • Xylene • Caustic soda • Butadiene • Propylene • Residual fuel • No. 6 fuel oil • Coker feed • Vacuum gas • Asphalt • Anhydrous ammonia • Nitrogen-based liq

  12. Slide 12: Fleet Size and Diversity... Better Asset Utilization

    – More backhaul opportunities – Faster barge turnarounds – More efficient use of horsepower – Barges positioned closer to cargos – Enhanced purchasing power – Minimal incremental G&A from fleet additions – Less cleaning due to more barges with compatible prior cargos Fleet Size and Diversity… Better

  13. Slide 13: Adjusted Tank Barge Owners By Number of Tank Barges

    Informa Economics, Barge Fleet Profile, March 2006 - Adjusted Tank Barge Owners By Number of Tank Barges Shipper Owned Independent Tank Barges Operated Dry Cargo Barges Operated Kirby Corporation - American Commercial Lines LLC 2,803 Marathon Oil Corporation - Canal Barge Company, Inc. Ingram Barge

  14. Slide 14: End Uses of Products... Demand Drivers

    Revenue Distribution Products Moved Products Drivers 68% Petrochemicals and Chemicals Benzene, Styrene, Methanol, Acrylonitrile, Xylene, Caustic Soda, Butadiene, Propylene Housing, Consumer Goods, Autos, Clothing 20% Black Oil Products Residual Fuel, No. 6 Fuel Oil, Coker Feedstock, Vacuum Gas Oil,

  15. Slide 15: Safety Is Our Franchise To Operate

    – Extensive company-owned and operated training facility – Seamen’s Church Institute (Towboat Simulator) – First winner of Benkert Award, highest award given by Department of Transportation for safety and environmental protection • Committed to dedicating adequate resources to achieve safety objecti

  16. Slide 16: Kirby Engine Systems

    Kirby Engine Systems

  17. Slide 17: Diesel Engine Services

    Markets – Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) – Alco – Ingersoll-Rand – Caterpillar – Cummins – Detroit Diesel – John Deere – Allison – Falk – Twin-Disc Engines and Transmissions/ Reduction Gears – Inland Waterway Carriers – Dry and Liquid – Offshore Towing – Dry and Liquid – Offshore Drilling Rigs & Supply

  18. Slide 18: Acquisitions and Internal Growth

    Acquisitions 1987 1991 1995 1996 1997 2000 2000 2004 2005 2006 2006 Internal Growth 1989 1992 1993 2000 2001 National Marine Ewing Diesel Percle Enterprises MKW Power Systems Crowley (Power Assembly Shop) West Kentucky Machine Shop Powerway Walker Paducah Corp. TECO (Diesel Services Division) Global

  19. Slide 19: Market Conditions

    Market Conditions

  20. Slide 20: Market Conditions First Six Months

    • Record revenues, net earnings, earnings per share and EBITDA • Petrochemical and black oil products markets remained strong • Favorable weather conditions positively impacted financial results, with delay days down 24% when compared with 2005 first six months • Contract rates up 5% to 7%. Spot mar

  21. Slide 21: Third Quarter and Year Outlook

    • 2006 third quarter earnings per share guidance of $.42 to $.47, compared with $.34 for 2005 third quarter, which included an estimated $.05 per share negative impact for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita • Guidance based on: • Marine transportation operating fundamentals remain strong • Diesel engine se

  22. Slide 22: Financial Highlights

    Financial Highlights

  23. Slide 23: For Year Ended December 31, 2005

    For Year Ended December 31, 2005

  24. Slide 24: For First Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

    For First Six Months Ended June 30, 2006

  25. Slide 25: Six Months Operating Margins

    Six Months Operating Margins

  26. Slide 26: Cash Flows

    * Excluding acquisitions $28 Expansion Barges $125 Cash Flows

  27. Slide 27: Debt / Capitalization

    32.0% 57.3% Debt / Capitalization

  28. Slide 28: Assets and Liabilities 06/30/06

    06/30/06 Assets Current Assets Property & Equipment Goodwill Other Assets Total Assets Liabilities & Equity Qurrent Liabilities Total Debt Other Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Total Liabilities & Equity Debt to Capitalization 12/31/05 Change

  29. Slide 29: Financial Strength

    – Standard & Poor’s – BBB+ – Moody’s – Baa3 – $200 million outstanding – Floating rate of LIBOR +0.5% – No required principal payments until maturity – Accordion feature allows maximum amount to increase to $325 million without amendment – $150 million of interest rate swaps • Investment grade publi

  30. Slide 30: Why Invest In Kirby?

    Why Invest In Kirby?

  31. Slide 31: Why Invest in Kirby?

    • Consistent long-term record of success in our two core businesses • Excellent business fundamentals • Strong free cash flow for growth • Internal and e xternal growth opportunities in core businesses • Strong operating leverage with every 1% increase in marine transportation segment margin adds $.

  32. Slide 32: Thank You For Listening to Our Story

    Thank You For Listening to Our Story Kirby Corporation Putting America’s Waterways to Work

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