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Sonic Healthcare — Merger or Acquisition (December 2018)

36 slides from Sonic Healthcare's merger presentation, Dec 12, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Acquisition of Aurora Diagnostics (USA) and Capital Raising

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Acquisition of Aurora Diagnostics (USA) and Capital Raising 12 December 2018 Sonic Healthcare

  2. Slide 2: Important information and disclaimer

    Important information and disclaimer This investor presentation (Presentation) has been prepared by Sonic Healthcare Limited (ACN 090 665 544) (Sonic) in relation to: • the proposed acquisition (Acquisition) of Aurora Diagnostics, LLC and its affiliates (together, Aurora) by Sonic; and • a capital r

  3. Slide 3: Important information and disclaimer (cont'd)

    Important information and disclaimer (cont’d) Financial information All references to dollars, cents, A$ or $ in this Presentation are to Australian currency, unless otherwise stated. All references to US$ are to United States currency. Sonic has a 30 June financial year end, and all references to F

  4. Slide 4: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 3

  5. Slide 5: Overview of the transaction

    Overview of the transaction  Sonic has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Aurora Diagnostics, LLC (“Aurora”), for US$540m (A$750m)1  Implied acquisition multiple of 9.2x2 pro-forma EBITDA3 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Acquisition overview  Acquisition continues So

  6. Slide 6: Overview of the transaction (cont'd)

    Overview of the transaction (cont’d)  Acquisition funded through a combination of:  A A$600m fully underwritten Institutional Placement (“Placement”)1 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Funding  A fully underwritten acquisition bridge facility, which is to be subsequently refina

  7. Slide 7: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 6

  8. Slide 8: Overview of Aurora Diagnostics

    Overview of Aurora Diagnostics  Aurora is one of the leading providers of anatomical pathology services in the U.S. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES  Operates 32 anatomical pathology practices located in 19 U.S. states servicing approximately 23,000 referring physicians  Appro

  9. Slide 9: Key business lines

    Key business lines NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Anatomical Pathology (~90% revenue) Allied services (~10% revenue) Outpatient-based practices Molecular and Next Generation Sequencing (“NGS”) testing  ~23,000 referring physicians  Rapidly growing segment as technology improv

  10. Slide 10: Aurora operates a national footprint across the U.S.

    Aurora operates a national footprint across the U.S. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Cascade Pathology Services Twin Cities Dermatopathology Portland, OR Plymouth, MN Pathology Laboratory Pacific Pathology Grand Rapids, MI Seacoast Pathology Salem, OR Exeter, NH Hallmark Patholo

  11. Slide 11: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 10

  12. Slide 12: Compelling strategic rationale

    Compelling strategic rationale 1 Aurora closely aligned with Sonic’s U.S. and global patient-centric culture NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 2 Transforms Sonic’s U.S. business, providing opportunity to differentiate its Medical Leadership model 3 Adds significant scale in the at

  13. Slide 13: The acquisition of Aurora is closely aligned with Sonic's global growth and Medical Leadership strategy

    The acquisition of Aurora is closely aligned with Sonic’s global growth and Medical Leadership strategy NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES  Acquisition in a market in which Sonic has been operating since 2005  Complements Sonic’s existing U.S. operations and further differentiate

  14. Slide 14: Compelling opportunity to expand Sonic's culture of Medical Leadership in the U.S.

    Compelling opportunity to expand Sonic’s culture of Medical Leadership in the U.S.  Core to Sonic’s business model is its culture of Medical NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Leadership, embodying quality, patient care and a deep understanding of physicians and the medical profes

  15. Slide 15: The acquisition of Aurora will transform Sonic's U.S. business

    The acquisition of Aurora will transform Sonic’s U.S. business NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Pro-forma U.S. segment revenue1 (A$m) 1,562 1,131 Key2 Sonic and Aurora presence Aurora presence only Sonic Pro-forma Sonic presence only Aurora significantly extends and complements S

  16. Slide 16: Aurora adds significant scale in the U.S. anatomical pathology market

    Aurora adds significant scale in the U.S. anatomical pathology market Large growing market Highly fragmented Technology led growth opportunities NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES  ~US$16bn addressable market  Significant opportunity to consolidate  Significant opportunity to gr

  17. Slide 17: The acquisition of Aurora will complement and extend Sonic's global scale and diversity

    The acquisition of Aurora will complement and extend Sonic’s global scale and diversity Sonic market position Global scale and diversity Belgium New Zealand <1% Imaging NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Australia #1 3% 9% UK & Ireland SCS & Other 7% Switzerland 8% 7% UK #1 Austral

  18. Slide 18: Aurora is a financially attractive acquisition

    Aurora is a financially attractive acquisition  Acquisition of Aurora is expected to be approximately 3% EPS accretive post Placement on a pro-forma NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Attractive earnings FY2019 basis, before any expected revenue and cost synergies1 and ROIC profil

  19. Slide 19: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 18

  20. Slide 20: Acquisition funding and equity raising details

    Acquisition funding and equity raising details  Acquisition purchase price of US$540m (A$750m) Purchase price NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES  Implied acquisition multiple of 9.2x1 pro-forma EBITDA2  A A$600m fully underwritten Placement3  A fully underwritten acquisition br

  21. Slide 21: Equity raising timetable

    Equity raising timetable Event Date NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Record Date for SPP 7.00 pm Tuesday, 11 December 2018 Trading halt, announcement of the Transaction and Placement opens Wednesday, 12 December 2018 Announcement in relation to outcome of Placement Thursday, 13 D

  22. Slide 22: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 21

  23. Slide 23: Key risks

    Key risks Specific risks of an investment in Sonic (including Aurora) Government policy and regulatory changes Sonic operates in highly regulated industries and is subject to extensive laws and regulations. There are a number of government policies and regulations that, if changed, may have a materi

  24. Slide 24: Key risks

    Key risks Specific risks of an investment in Sonic (including Aurora) (cont’d) New diagnostic technologies or products The diagnostic industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology, frequent introductions of new products and evolving industry standards and client demands for new diagnostic

  25. Slide 25: Key risks

    Key risks Specific risks of an investment in Sonic (including Aurora) (cont’d) Personnel and performance risk Sonic’s ability to attract and retain experienced and high-performing key talent in its management and operational staff is critical to its success. Relationships with certain referrers may

  26. Slide 26: Key risks

    Key risks Acquisition risks Completion risk There is a risk that the acquisition may not complete on the current terms and expected timing, if at all, due to a failure to satisfy any of the conditions precedent to the SPA, which include a failure to obtain approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitr

  27. Slide 27: Key risks

    Key risks Acquisition risks (cont’d) Financial capacity of vendors If the acquisition completes, there can be no guarantee as to the on-going financial capacity of the vendor of Aurora. In these circumstances, if a warranty or other claim was made under the SPA in respect of the acquisition of Auror

  28. Slide 28: Key risks

    Key risks General risks General equity market risks As with any entity with shares listed on the ASX, the market price of Sonic’s shares is influenced by a variety of general business cycles and economic and political factors in Australia and overseas, including economic growth, interest rates, exch

  29. Slide 29: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 28

  30. Slide 30: International offer restrictions

    International offer restrictions International Offer Restrictions This document does not constitute an offer of new ordinary shares ("New Shares") of the Company in any jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful. In particular, this document may not be distributed to any person, and the New Shares m

  31. Slide 31: International offer restrictions

    International offer restrictions Certain Canadian income tax considerations. Prospective purchasers of the New Shares should consult their own tax adviser with respect to any taxes payable in connection with the acquisition, holding or disposition of the New Shares as any discussion of taxation rela

  32. Slide 32: International offer restrictions

    International offer restrictions New Zealand This document has not been registered, filed with or approved by any New Zealand regulatory authority under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (the "FMC Act"). The New Shares are not being offered or sold in New Zealand (or allotted with a view to bei

  33. Slide 33: International offer restrictions

    International offer restrictions United Arab Emirates Neither this document nor the New Shares have been approved, disapproved or passed on in any way by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority or any other governmental authority in the United

  34. Slide 34: Agenda

    Agenda Page NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES 1 Acquisition summary 3 2 Overview of Aurora Diagnostics 6 3 Strategic rationale 10 4 Acquisition funding and equity raising 18 5 Key risks 21 6 International offer restrictions 28 7 Glossary 33 Sonic Healthcare 33

  35. Slide 35: Glossary

    Glossary NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES  ARI is the Aurora Research Institute  EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation  EPS is earnings per share and is calculated as Net Profit after Tax (“NPAT”) per share outstanding. Calculations of EPS refe

  36. Slide 36: Sonic Healthcare

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN THE UNITED STATES Sonic Healthcare Thank you

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