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Ratos Ab Class A — Q3 2005 Earnings Presentation

14 slides from Ratos Ab Class A's earnings presentation, Nov 11, 2005

  1. Slide 1: Listed Private Equity

    Listed Private Equity CEO Arne Karlsson www.ratos.se Q3 conference 11 November 2005

  2. Slide 2: Q3 2005 – full speed ahead!

    Q3 2005 – full speed ahead! ƒ Strong macroeconomic trend ƒ Continued strong development in holdings ƒ Increased competition ƒ Good deal flow ƒ Favourable exit market

  3. Slide 3: Strong macroeconomic trend

    Strong macroeconomic trend ƒ Flattening out at a high level ƒ Some early signs of weakening ƒ Not yet visible in portfolio companies ƒ Main hypothesis: mild decline (“mid cycle downturn”) ƒ However: structural problems = risks!

  4. Slide 4: Strong development in holdings (1)

    Strong development in holdings (1) Earnings trend, holdings (%) Total Ratos share Sales +7 +10 EBITA +28 +33 EBT +38 +42

  5. Slide 5: Strong development in holdings (2)

    Strong development in holdings (2) ƒ Growth gaining signficance as value driver ƒ Continued contribution from action programmes … ƒ … but more to be done!

  6. Slide 6: IRR = 27% - how?

    IRR = 27% - how? 109% Multiple arbitrage 100% Cash flow + capital efficiency 62% Margin improvement Sales growth Industrial Financial Multiple development effects arbitrage (+62%) (+47%) (-9%)

  7. Slide 7: Strong development in holdings (2)

    Strong development in holdings (2) ƒ Growth gaining significance as value creator ƒ Continued contribution from action programmes … ƒ … but more to be done! ƒ Income statement hard to interpret due to “items affecting comparability” ƒ Underlying trend well in line with positive expectations ƒ Full-y

  8. Slide 8: Strong development in holdings (3)

    Strong development in holdings (3) + 0 - Alimak Hek Arcus BTJ Nordic BAF Infodata Atle Industri HL Display Bluegarden Overseas Telecom Superfos Camfil DIAB Gadelius GS-Hydro Haendig Haglöfs Hägglund Drives Inwido Industri Kapital Lindab LRT/Tornet

  9. Slide 9: Competition (1)

    Competition (1) ƒ Factor to be reckoned with for first time in 7 years ƒ Enormous amounts of money to invest ƒ Leads to tougher competition ƒ Leads to stretched prices ƒ Leads to higher leverage ƒ Ratos niche still attractive ƒ Continued good deal flow

  10. Slide 10: Competition (2)

    Competition (2) Deal flow Competition Prices Leverage Sweden 5 3-4 3-5 3/5 Norway 5 2-3 3-5 3/5 Denmark 2 3 3-4 3/5 Finland 1 3-4 3-4 3/5

  11. Slide 11: Return target (1)

    Return target (1) ƒ Higher leverage means higher risk ƒ Higher risk means higher return target ƒ Many deals today demand 13-15% ƒ If at the same time the return target is reduced … ƒ … it’s time to wave the red flag ƒ However: many high-risk deals can become successes

  12. Slide 12: Return target (2)

    Return target (2) ƒ Ratos IRR target remains at least 20%!!! ƒ Limited increase financial risk in portfolio ƒ Continued conservative financial strategy ƒ Achievable target

  13. Slide 13: Deal flow

    Deal flow Continued good deal flow - large - broad - high-quality New acquisitions - BAF Infodata (BTJ Nordic) - Arcus Add-on acquisitions - Inwido - Lindab - Haendig - etc.

  14. Slide 14: Exits

    Exits Very good exit market - Dynal - Martinsson - Envac - Atle Industri Why not more? - opportunities exist - holding strategy considerations

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