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Monster Beverage — Hansen Natural — Investor Presentation (January 2006)

38 slides from Monster Beverage's investor presentation, Jan 10, 2006

  1. Slide 1: January 2006

    January 2006

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement This material contains certain “forward-looking” statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations contained herein and list

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  4. Slide 4: Introduction, cont'd.

    Introduction, cont’d. Hansen’s is a 70 year old trusted brand that stands for high quality, “better for you” natural beverages. Hansen’s formulates and markets unique premium beverages at the forefront of consumer trends. Hansen’s enjoys leadership positions across several categories, including the

  5. Slide 5: Since 2000, Hansen's has enjoyed strong annual growth

    Since 2000, Hansen’s has enjoyed an annual growth rate of 27.5% compounded through 2004. Introduction, cont’d . In 2005, Hansen’s has continued its upward growth trend. A comparison of the first nine-months ended September 30, 2005 to the nine- months ended September 30, 2004 shows: The business gre

  6. Slide 6: Financial Performance

    Financial Performance Hansen’s continues to enjoy excellent operating performance, with continuing growth. The Company’s operating results are summarized below: 2002 2003 2004 2004 2005 Gross Sales net of discounts/returns (Millions except per share data) 112.9 $ 135.7 $ 224.1 $ 162.3 $ 301.8 $ Net

  7. Slide 7: Product Line Overview - Warehouse

    Product Line Overview A Brief Snapshot of the Major Product Portfolios Warehouse Exclusive contracts for apple and blended juice 64 oz. for CA WIC Program (started July ‘04). Additional blended juice launched in 2005.

  8. Slide 8: Product Line Overview - DSD

    Product Line Overview A Brief Snapshot of the Major Product Portfolios DSD Includes Monster, Lost, Hansen’s Energy and Energade Represents 72% of total YTD gross sales through September 30, 2005 Packaged in 8 oz., 16 oz., and 23.5 oz. size cans

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  11. Slide 11: Hansen's Natural Soda Portfolio

    Hansen’s Natural Soda Portfolio Hansen’s is the leading natural soda in the U.S. Blue Sky is the leading natural soda in the health food category All natural, no preservatives, caffeine free, and in the case of Hansen’s, sodium free, no artificial colors or flavors Predominantly Western distribution

  12. Slide 12: Hansen's 100% Juice & Juice Blends

    Hansen’s 100% Juice & Juice Blends

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  14. Slide 14: Hansen's Tetra Pack Juice Drinks

    Hansen’s Tetra Pack Juice Drinks

  15. Slide 15: Hansen's Juice Portfolio

    Hansen’s Juice Portfolio First shelf-stable smoothies in the U.S. Enhanced with vitamins and/or calcium Hansen’s 64 oz. apple juice is the #1 shelf-stable bottled juice in Southern and Northern California.* Hansen’s 64 oz. apple grape juice is the #4 and #7 shelf-stable bottled juice in Southern and

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  17. Slide 17: Monster Energy Drinks

    Monster Energy Drinks

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  19. Slide 19: Hansen's Energade

    Hansen’s Energade

  20. Slide 20: Controlled Label Energy Drinks

    Controlled Label Energy Drinks

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  22. Slide 22: Hansen's Energy Portfolio

    Hansen’s Energy Portfolio Energy Product Attributes Great tasting 16 oz. value size Efficacious formulations, taste profiles, and image are important contributors to success Products cover broad energy demographics

  23. Slide 23: Hansen's Energy Portfolio

    Hansen’s Energy Portfolio Energy drink market is the fastest growing segment of U.S. beverage industry. $1 billion at wholesale in 2004. 1 2005, 3Q sales-convenience suggest growth 50%+ (per Nielsen). 2 Monster is one of the fastest growing major energy drinks in U.S. (per Nielsen). 2 Monster has hi

  24. Slide 24: Category Leaders

    16 oz Category Leaders Hansen’s: #1 Player Overall!. 39% 20% 18% 14% Source: AC Nielsen 12 Wks Ending 10/1/05 Total US – Convenience Trade Major Market

  25. Slide 25: Category Share by Brand

    Category Share by Brand Source: Total US – AC Nielsen 12 Wks Ending 10/1/05 Market Share - Energy Drinks $ Share Share Change Red Bull 39.7% (8.7) Monster 17.3% +7.7 Rockstar 9.9% +0.9 No Fear 7.3% +0.4 Full Throttle 5.9% +5.9 Adrenaline 4.6% (1.8) Amp 4.3% (1.7) . . . Lost 1.1% (0.0) Hansens 0.6% (

  26. Slide 26: Focus on Monster Energy

    Focus on Monster Energy Proven products with potential for even greater sales velocity and distribution through effective distribution system. Significant convenience chain distribution gains. Monster Khaos recently launched. Separate brand facilitates aggressive, extreme marketing to youth-culture

  27. Slide 27: Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Racing

    PRO CIRCUIT/KAWASAKI RACING MX/SX is the pinnacle of Action Sports. Pro Circuit Racing is a well respected “perennial winner” with 14 championships in 15 years. Nearly one million spectators attended the 2005 MX/SX racing season. TV coverage - approximately 5 million plus viewers.

  28. Slide 28: Monster Energy Pro Presented by Billabong

    Monster Energy Pro Presented by Billabong North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii World Famous Bonsai Pipeline ASP 4-star event, $60,000 prize purse 30-minute Fox Sports Net TV Program (Summer ‘05) Billabong Hosted Web Cast MONSTER ENERGY PRO 2005

  29. Slide 29: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

    BILLABONG XXL BIG WAVE AWARDS The Billabong XXL Award is won by the surfer who, by any means available, catches and successfully rides the single biggest wave of the year based on analysis of the available images. Billabong Biggest Wave Award Monster Biggest Paddle Wave Award Monster Tube of the Yea

  30. Slide 30: Vans Warped Tour sponsorship

    Most popular, longest running Action Sports/Music Festival in the United States. MONSTER has been a sponsor for 3 years. 49 concert dates throughout U.S. and Canada. MONSTER is the “Official Energy Drink” of the Vans Warped Tour 2005. Van’s Warped Tour

  31. Slide 31: Las Vegas Monster-Rail

    LAS VEGAS MONSTER-RAIL Las Vegas is the “most visited city” in the world, approximately 40-million people visit Las Vegas every year. The monorail connects the “Las Vegas Strip” to the Las Vegas Convention Center and will connect to the Fremont Street Experience and McCarran International Airport in

  32. Slide 32: Channel Mix Summary

    Channel Mix Summary Hansen’s beverages can be found in all major channel types: Channel Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 Channel Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

  33. Slide 33: Product Mix Summary

    Product Mix Summary Hansen’s has continued to diversify its product lines: Product Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 Product Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

  34. Slide 34: Geographic Mix Summary - Warehouse

    Geographic Mix Summary - Warehouse Geographic Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 Geographic Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

  35. Slide 35: Geographic Mix Summary - DSD

    Geographic Mix Summary - DSD Geographic Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 Geographic Mix Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

  36. Slide 36: Distribution Strategy and Logistics

    Distribution Strategy and Logistics Hansen’s Products Reach Customers Nationwide Whole Foods Wild Oats Trader Joes Health Food / Specialty Wal-Mart Target Savon Walgreen’s CVS Mass / Drug 7-11 Chevron BP / Arco / AM/PM Circle-K / Mac’s Speedway Exxon – Mobil Hess Sunoco Casey’s United Dairy Farmers

  37. Slide 37: Growth Strategy

    Growth Strategy Grow existing brands Develop and launch new products / brands including: Monster 23.5 oz and 8 oz. cans Monster 4 packs and 8 packs Monster Khaos …lost Five-O …lost Perfect 10 Rumba Energy Juice Joker Mad Energy Fizzit Others Expand distribution Increase quality and penetration of ex

  38. Slide 38: Conclusion

    Conclusion Hansen’s continues to excel in its markets. The Hansen’s brand is respected and trusted in the marketplace by an extremely loyal base of consumers. The premium healthier brand image enjoyed by Hansen’s Natural Sodas offers unlimited opportunity to capture substantial additional share of t

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