Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. · NASDAQ:SWBI

Smith & Wesson Brands — Investor Presentation (September 2012)

26 slides from Smith & Wesson Brands's investor presentation, Sep 6, 2012

  1. Slide 1: Smith & Wesson Investor Presentation

    September, 2012 Smith & Wesson Investor Presentation

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor

    Safe Harbor 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 statements include but are not

  3. Slide 3: Business Highlights

    Business Highlights U.S. Market Leader for Firearms: Handguns, Modern Sporting Rifles (MSR) 160 years of rich history Iconic brand with 92% aided awareness* Smith & Wesson(r) Brand = Revolver Innovative product portfolio serving broad user groups Revolvers, Polymer Pistols, Metal Pistols, Concealed

  4. Slide 4: Vision / Mission

    Vision / Mission Our Vision: The leading firearms manufacturer Our Mission: To allow our employees to design, produce, and market high-quality, innovative firearms that meet the needs and desires of our consumer and professional customers 4

  5. Slide 5: Focus, Simplify, Execute Strategy

    Focus, Simplify, Execute Strategy - Focus on Firearms Recent sale of non-core perimeter security business U.S. Consumer - leverage professional markets Family of brands: Smith & Wesson(r) M&P(tm) Thompson/Center Arms(tm) M&P(tm) - Brand and product platform: Pistols and modern sporting rifles Operat

  6. Slide 6: Experienced Leadership Team

    Experienced Leadership Team James Debney, President & CEO 20+ years: multinational consumer and business-to- business environments including President of Presto Products Co., a $500 million business unit of Alcoa Consumer Products Jeffrey Buchanan, EVP & CFO 25+ years: private and public company exp

  7. Slide 7: Experienced Management Team

    Experienced Management Team Mario Pasantes _______________ Sr. VP, Marketing and International Sales Alcoa, Inc. Coca-Cola Pillsbury Mark Smith _______________ VP, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Alvarez & Marsal Ecolab Robert Cicero ________________ VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance O

  8. Slide 8: Q1 Fiscal 2013 Highlights (July 31, 2012)

    Q1 Fiscal 2013 Highlights (July 31, 2012) Record-level quarterly sales growth from continuing ops of $136.0M, +48.3% Y/Y Record-level quarterly income from continuing ops of $18.9M, or $0.28 per diluted share Record Adjusted Non-GAAP EBITDAS of $36.1 Million Raised Full Year Fiscal 2013 Financial Gu

  9. Slide 9: SWHC: Financial Highlights (From Continuing Operations)

    SWHC: Financial Highlights (From Continuing Operations) Fiscal Year April 30 Sales (in Millions) Q1FY13 Actual: Sales $136.0M (+48.3%) Backlog $392.4M Gross Profit Margin 37.7% Op. Expense 14.7% Working capital $118.4M Cash $60.5M Q2FY13 Guidance: Sales $130.0M - $135.0M (Up Over 40%) GAAP EPS $0.19

  10. Slide 10: NICS: Strength in Consumer Firearms Market

    *National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) adjusts FBI NICS data to eliminate background checks associated with permit applications and checks on active CCW permit databases, in order to provide a more accurate picture of market conditions. Adjusted NICS Checks* NICS: Strength in Consumer Firearms

  11. Slide 11: Strong Industry Sales Indications Through CY11

    Strong Industry Sales Indications Through CY11 Wholesale projected sales based on excise tax collections Full year excise tax collections for Handguns and Long guns up 24% over prior year Latest reported Q4 2011 showed Handgun tax obligations up 31.5% over Q4 2010 Source: Federal Excise Tax collecti

  12. Slide 12: Handguns: Growth has been driven by pistols

    Handguns: Growth has been driven by pistols, which now represent 82% of units both manufactured and imported 82% of units both manufactured and imported 82% of units both manufactured and imported Source: BATF, Includes US manufacturer and imports, excludes exports

  13. Slide 13: Industry: Pistols vs. Revolvers

    Industry: Pistols vs. Revolvers Pistols and revolvers have different attributes, but pistols are attracting younger consumers into the handgun market. Pistol advantages versus revolvers: Capacity Rate of fire High tech/cutting edge Modern shape Trigger pull Safety features Revolver advantages versus

  14. Slide 14: Firearms Growth Drivers

    Consumer Market - U.S. Focus on Concealed Carry, Personal Protection, Recreation Expand Market Share: M&P(tm) Platform, Polymer Pistol Unit Growth New Product Pipeline Leverage Higher Performance Standards from Professional Markets Professional Market Law Enforcement / Federal Government Military -

  15. Slide 15: Major Focus: M&P Pistol Growth

    Major Focus: M&P(tm) Pistol Growth Current Situation: Pistol category is 82% of handguns Compact/slim and full-size polymer pistols are increasing in popularity M&P(tm) products sought after by retail & consumer, e.g. M&P Shield(tm) Our Focus: Grow M&P(tm) Pistol market share: Increased consumer adv

  16. Slide 16: M&P - Proven Performance

    M&P - Proven Performance M&P - Proven Performance Strong & Marketable Differences 16

  17. Slide 17: Demonstrated Track Record of Significant New Products

    Demonstrated Track Record of Significant New Products 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Walther PPS S&W M&P 15 S&W M&P Pistols Walther PK380 S&W M&P15-22 Walther PPQ S&W M&P15 Sport S&W BG380 S&W BG 38 S&W M&P15 Whisper S&W M&P 22 Thompson/Center Venture S&W Governor T/C Dimension 17 M&P Shield

  18. Slide 18: New Models for the M&P Platform

    New and exciting entries for polymer pistol category Concealed Carry, Personal Protection and Recreation Consumer and Professional Additional calibers and models for the M&P Modern Sporting Rifle platform: Hunting Will only announce new product introductions when timing is right M&P Shield launched

  19. Slide 19: The NEW M&P Shield

    The NEW M&P Shield(tm) SLIM Less than 1" thin CONCEALABLE 6" overall length POWERFUL 9mm or .40 S&W 19 "Guns hit store shelves at the end of the month in April or early May. The pistol itself is a lot to talk about - the most rugged of all "pocket rocket" pistols with M&P reliability and quality, bu

  20. Slide 20: Our Strategic Direction: Focus on Firearms

    Our Strategic Direction: Focus on Firearms Grow sales and increase profitability Expand manufacturing capacity intelligently Focus on M&P(tm) Pistol platform Optimize expenses on a company-wide basis Focus on improving gross margins Maintain robust new product pipeline Launch new products strategica

  21. Slide 21: Financial Model: Three Year Goals

    Financial Model: Three Year Goals 21 Gross Margins of 38% - 40% -- Drivers will include: Focus on M&P(tm) platform Exit from Walther business Introduction of significant new products Leverage supplier capability and invest in vertical integration Further simplify and refine go-to-market strategy Ope

  22. Slide 22: Addendum Slides

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  24. Slide 24: Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries financial statements

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