Metcash Limited · ASX:MTS

Metcash — Investor Presentation (November 2002)

25 slides from Metcash's investor presentation, Nov 29, 2002

  1. Slide 1: An “independent” Success!

    An “independent” Success! @ amnmens TRADING LIMITED AUSTRALASIA NY

  2. Slide 2: Imagine this !

    Imagine this !  29 Retail Customer Banners  130 Company owned Retail Stores  Declining sales / Numerous years of declining market share  Poor service levels  No new stores  No refurbishments and store upgrades  Supplier support withdrawn  Customer confidence down / selling their stores to th

  3. Slide 3: Imagine this !

    Imagine this !  Not making any money - almost broke  Matrix Organisational Structure - no clear accountability  Invaded by consultants:- 12 kg Profit Improvement Program!  Share Price down to 37 cents  Poor and unreliable financial systems  Poor banking relationships  Low Staff Morale  But,

  4. Slide 4: So What did we do?

    So What did we do? Defined Mission / Vision Identified What our Job Was Set the Rules and Values Developed a “Quick” Strategic Plan

  5. Slide 5: Mission Statement

    Mission Statement To be the marketing and distribution leader in food and other fast moving consumer goods.

  6. Slide 6: Our Job...

    Our Job... “To be the Champion of the Independent Retailer”

  7. Slide 7: Our Rules!

    Our Rules!  Never compete with our customers - be a focussed wholesaler.  Never go backwards into manufacturing.  In stock, on time, first time is everything.  Not only a box mover! Marketing and Retail Services are key to our success.  All decisions must be made in consultation with our custom

  8. Slide 8: Our Values

    Our Values  Championing the Customer.  Our stakeholders are entitled to added value.  Responsibility and personal accountability.  Empowering our people and supporting our communities.  Integrity in everything we do.

  9. Slide 9: Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan

    Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan 12 “Must Do” Things 1. Rationalise 29 “Banners” into one “Brand” 2. Build a system of “Partnership” with our Retail Customers. 3. Take Campbells Cash & Carry back to being wholesale only and encourage volume sales through a “cheaper by the case” programme. Continued…

  10. Slide 10: Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan

    Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan 12 “Must Do” Things 4. Sell all company owned retail stores to our franchised customers. 5. Implement a clear business unit based organisational structure with responsibility and accountability as low as possible and “near” the customer. 6. Ask suppliers for another

  11. Slide 11: Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan

    Our First “Quick” Strategic Plan 12 “Must Do” Things 7. Lead from the front - do what you say. 8. Buy the other 50% of Australian Liquor Marketers. 9. No consultants - build our own capabilities. 10. Share the rewards - share options issued to all staff at 44 cents. 11. Reward performance - punish f

  12. Slide 12: Once we turned the corner we also ....

    Once we turned the corner we also ….  Implemented annual strategic planning sessions.  Defined a Metcash Management Planning and Control System that makes the Strategic Plan a living document.  Celebrated every success.  Invested in our people.  Got close to the customer.

  13. Slide 13: Big Milestones for us were.....

    Big Milestones for us were…..  Sale of the final company owned retail store.  Ownership of 100% of Australian Liquor Marketers.  Purchase by our customers of 105 Franklin stores.  Winning the IGA Presidents Cup three years in a row for the best development of IGA worldwide.  Sale of John Lewis

  14. Slide 14: Where are we now?

    Where are we now? Metcash Australasia Half Year to October 2002 Sales + 20.5% P.A.T. $ + 43.0% Net cash generated this half + $88.0m IGA Distribution Australian Liquor Marketers Campbells Cash & Carry 8 Grocery Distribution 17 Liquor Distribution Centres 38 Cash & Carry branches Centres 4 Convenienc

  15. Slide 15: Where are we now? Sales growth

    Where are we now? 25.00% 20.50% 23.00% 21.00% 19.00% 16.00% 17.00% 13.90% 15.00% 13.00% 11.00% 7.30% 9.00% 7.00% 5.00% FY2000 FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 First Half Sales Growth

  16. Slide 16: Where are we now? Market share of grocery customers

    Where are we now? 20.00% 18.00% 14.60% 15.80% 16.00% 12.60% 13.00% 14.00% 11.80% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 1998 1999 2000 2001 Sep-02 Market Share of our Grocery customers

  17. Slide 17: Key Feedback - IGA Market Survey

    Key Feedback - IGA Market Survey Strengths - The last ‘main’ shop - Nationally • Where IGA stores compete with the chains they have strong market share IGA 48.5% IGA 27.0% • IGA owns the top up / convenience end of the market - opportunity to grow! • This shows market share around surveyed IGA store

  18. Slide 18: Key Feedback - IGA Market Survey

    Key Feedback - IGA Market Survey Strengths - Best Attributes - Nationally • Of the top ten supermarket attributes IGA beats the chains on four... Community Friendly Checkouts Parking IGA - A chain of Independents that think like a chain but act locally

  19. Slide 19: Where are we now? CODB % of Gross Profit

    Where are we now? 90.00% 82.4% 85.00% 80.5% 80.00% 75.2% 75.00% 72.2% 70.00% FY2000 FY2001 FY2002 First Half FY2003 CODB % of Gross Profit

  20. Slide 20: Where are we now? Operating Cash Flow

    Where are we now? $160.00 $136.0 $140.00 $120.00 $88.0 $100.00 $58.7 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $3.4 $20.00 $0.00 FY2000 FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 First Half Operating Cash Flow ($M)

  21. Slide 21: Where are we now? P.A.T.

    Where are we now? $80.00 $70.00 $57.70 $60.00 $50.00 $38.00 $33.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $1.00 $10.00 $0.00 FY2000 FY2001 FY2002 First half FY2003 P.A.T. $M

  22. Slide 22: Where are we now? EPS and share price growth

    Where are we now? EPS AND SHARE PRICE GROWTH EPS Share Price 8 $3.00 7 $2.50 6 5 $2.00 4 $1.50 3 $1.00 2 1 $0.50 0 $0.00 1st Half 01 2nd Half 01 1st Half 02 2nd Half 01 1st Half 02 2nd Half 02 1st Half 03 -1 -$0.50 -2 EPS -3 -$1.00 SHARE PRICE

  23. Slide 23: Where are we now? Organisational Climate Survey

    Where are we now? March 2002 Organisational Climate Survey Achieved Gold Medal Standard - within the Top 10% in Australia Pride & Passion High

  24. Slide 24: Where to in the Future?

    Where to in the Future? REDUCE C.O.D.B. MORE SALES NEW BUSINESS $ •Technology •Branding •New retail formats •Peoplez •Marketing •Greater share of •Supply Chain •Ranging confectionery Efficiencies •Retail Compliance convenience sector •New Stores •Less manufacturer •Store refurbishment directs •One p

  25. Slide 25: TRADING LIMITED AUSTRALASIA

    TRADING LIMITED AUSTRALASIA TRADING LIMITED AUSTRALASIA

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