North West Company Inc. · TSX:NWC
North West — The North West Company — Shareholder Meeting (June 2023)
39 slides from North West's shareholder meeting presentation, Jun 7, 2023
Slide 1: The North West Company
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Slide 2: Chairman Remarks
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Slide 3: Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Certain information presented today may constitute forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect North West's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not gua
Slide 4: Chairman Remarks
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Slide 7: Stewart Glendinning
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Slide 9: Annalisa King
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Slide 12: Jennefer Nepinak
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Slide 14: Dan McConnell
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Slide 15: Brock Bulbuck
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Slide 18: Election of Directors
2 | Election of Directors
Slide 19: Appointment of Auditors
3 | Appointment of Auditors
Slide 20: Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation
Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation
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Slide 22: President & Chief Executive Officer Remarks
President & Chief Executive Officer Remarks
Slide 23: We are one of the longest continuous retail enterprises in the world
We are one of the longest continuous retail enterprises in the world a 1668 Establishment of trading post at Waskaganish on James Bay NortH West COMPANY 1987 A group of private investors & management purchase HBC's Northern Stores, calling it "The North West Company” 1992 Alaska Commercial Co., the
Slide 24: Store locations map
24 Note: Store locations on map are approximate.
Slide 25: Financial performance by fiscal year
+4% +6% +4% 2.36 2.25 2.35 311 1.50 301 279 1.38 1.46 2.01 2.09 1.28 1.32 218 220 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 23.2% 2018 23.2% 2019 20.5% 2020 30.7% 2021 29.0% 2022 20.5% 1. The North West Company's fiscal year ends on January 31st. Therefore, the year
Slide 26: This is driven by the "flywheel effect"
This is driven by the "flywheel effect", the relationship between our Good capital stewardship Our difficult-to-replicate supply chain capabilities Trusting relationship we continue to build with employees and communities through our ESG initiatives Enterprise Communities POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOP ente
Slide 27: The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges and opportunities
The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges and opportunities Ss Supply chain Employees Inflation Leveraged logistics network to secure Wage premiums and bonuses to Inflationary pressure and short-term critical products for our customers celebrate our front line staff absorption We have emerged more ni
Slide 28: Our goal is to drive meaningful productivity and efficiency gains
Our goal is to drive meaningful productivity and efficiency gains for cost savings to reinvest for faster and more sustainable growth and optimize margins, while delivering exceptional ESG outcomes.
Slide 29: Our focus will ensure:
Our focus will ensure: Our customers continue to have access to affordable goods and services and we continue to make a positive impact on the communities we serve We finance improvements to our business and tackle high value revenue-growth opportunities We continue to strive to provide top-in-class
Slide 30: Our strategy focuses on five pillars
Our strategy. focuses on five pillars Operational Investing in Building superior excellence stores, products & logistics and services supply chain capabilities Optimizing IT infrastructure
Slide 31: Positive feedback loop
Drive cost and capital efficiencies at the Enterprise Stores enterprise and store level… POSITIVE To fund reinvestments in the business & community… FEEDBACK LOOP Communities Customers … and build trust in the communities we serve, drive loyalty, and increase market share 31
Slide 32: Our journey will be executed across our business
Our journey will be executed across our business in several key areas, including but not limited to... Enhancing Analytic Capabilities Leveraging data, ensuring best decisions are made focused on our customer while keeping us agile Customer Offering Providing higher value, ensuring our customers nee
Slide 33: Building our capabilities to unlock sustainable growth
Building our capabilities to unlock sustainable growth (eYere 2) COO02 Soc “cant OOO Prudently invest in our Equip our people with the technology capabilities tools, skills, and motivation to execute
Slide 34: We remain committed to improving the lives of our customers, employees, and communities
We remain committed to improving the lives of our customers, employees, and the communities we serve We serve hundreds of thousands of Indigenous 4 and remote region customers We are one of the largest employers of ey, Indigenous Peoples in Canada AON EEN
Slide 35: Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples
Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples was launched in 2022 A reaffirmed commitment to building more collaborative relationships that will enhance the inclusion and social well-being of Indigenous People of Canada Well-being & Security North West commits to working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples
Slide 36: Profits donated to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
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Slide 37: Our goal is to drive meaningful productivity and efficiency gains
Our goal is to drive meaningful productivity and efficiency gains for cost savings to reinvest for faster and more sustainable growth and optimize margins, while delivering exceptional ESG outcomes.
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