Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. · NYSE:WMS

Advanced Drainage Systems — Investor Presentation (August 2017)

35 slides from Advanced Drainage Systems's investor presentation, Aug 8, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation August 2017

    Investor Presentation August 2017

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor and Non-GAAP Financial Metrics

    Safe Harbor and Non-GAAP Financial Metrics Certain statements in this presentation may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are not

  3. Slide 3: ADS at a Glance

    ADS at a Glance

  4. Slide 4: ADS – An Industrial Growth Company

    ADS – An Industrial Growth Company The leading player in the industry The only complete solutions provider for the water management industry, with a history of product innovation Track record of market share gains with material conversion growing steadily over time Large addressable opportunity acro

  5. Slide 5: ADS At A Glance

    ADS At A Glance Leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace Core products include thermoplastic corrugated pipe, fittings,

  6. Slide 6: Innovative Water Management Solutions

    Innovative Water Management Solutions Foundation / Sump Wells Culverts / Edge Drains Wastewater Disposal Downspout / Landscape / Window Well Drainage StormTech® Chambers Fittings Pipe Water Quality Nyoplast The only complete solutions provider for the water management industry

  7. Slide 7: Our Competitive Advantages

    Our Competitive Advantages

  8. Slide 8: Our Competitive Advantages

    Our Competitive Advantages ADS’ product portfolio, technical expertise, history of approvals, supply chain and logistics capabilities support our leading market position Comprehensive Extensive Distribution Network Track Record Of Innovation Superior Product Portfolio Unmatched Scale & Distribution

  9. Slide 9: Unmatched Scale and Distribution

    Unmatched Scale and Distribution Extensive Operating Platform Manufacturing Plant Distribution Center Approximately 60 manufacturing plants(1) Over 30 distribution centers(1) Fleet of approximately 700 tractor-trailers Advanced, versatile and portable tooling equipment Competitive Advantages Unmatch

  10. Slide 10: Comprehensive Product Portfolio

    Comprehensive Product Portfolio Dual Wall (N-12) HP Storm & Sanitary Single Wall Triple Wall Pipe Products Portfolio Allied Products Portfolio StormTech® Chambers Fittings Water Quality Flex Storm Nyoplast Inserta Tee HPXR 75 Comprehensive product offering with attractive growth opportunities

  11. Slide 11: A Superior Product Compared to Alternatives

    A Superior Product Compared to Alternatives HDPE / PP is generally 20% less expensive on a fully-installed basis than RCP Fully-installed cost Ease / speed of installation Installation sensitivity Structural integrity Resistance to corrosion Resistance to abrasion Joint integrity Flow characteristic

  12. Slide 12: Track Record of Innovation

    HPXR 75 Track Record of Innovation 30” – 60” High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Pipe Higher stiffness for demanding installation (75 pii) Yields significant cost benefits for customers Enables significant inroads in infrastructure and public construction markets, particularly for large

  13. Slide 13: Extensive Distribution Network

    Extensive Distribution Network Network of approximately 285 dedicated direct sales professionals with technical or engineering backgrounds Highly trained and qualified to educate design specialists and engineers Supported by approximately 55 field-based engineers Help educate design engineers and go

  14. Slide 14: Our Strategy

    Our Strategy

  15. Slide 15: Superior Performance Program (SPP)

    Superior Performance Program (SPP) Strategic Growth Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Developing new engineering design suite Implementing new CRM platform for sales team Building a pricing optimization tool Driving HPXR 75 market share growth in large diameter pipe Tapping international

  16. Slide 16: Strategic Growth

    Strategic Growth Strategic Growth Expanding our portfolio of products to meet all solution sets through new product innovation and M&A Further strengthening our position as a water management solutions provider Storm Water Solutions Sanitary Solutions Potable Water Storm Pipe & Fittings Retention/De

  17. Slide 17: Operational Excellence – Network Optimization

    Operational Excellence – Network Optimization Operational Excellence Optimizing the network to ensure we have the right product, at the right plant, at the right time Winter Inventory Build Add Key Tooling Setups Rationalize Network Increase Capacity Winter Inventory Build Add Key Tooling Setups Low

  18. Slide 18: Commercial Excellence – Sales Force Effectiveness

    Commercial Excellence – Sales Force Effectiveness Commercial Excellence Enabling our sales force to drive incremental growth in our storm sewer product revenue Maximize field selling activities while improving efficiency and effectiveness in the way we sell, design, price and quote Pricing Optimizat

  19. Slide 19: Operational Excellence – Continuous Improvement

    Faster Start-Ups Quicker Change Overs Offset Rising Variable Cost Reduce Scrap Operational Excellence – Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence Implementing continuous improvement initiatives beginning with start-ups and changeovers Lower operational costs, increase uptime/capacity and improve

  20. Slide 20: A Strong History of Conversion Driven Growth

    A Strong History of Conversion Driven Growth Commentary HDPE/PP Share of Storm Sewer Market(1) <1% <10% Focus on displacing alternative materials – concrete, steel & PVC pipe – both domestically and internationally Provide a strong value proposition with our superior High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

  21. Slide 21: Allied Products Growth

    Allied Products Growth Allied Product Growth FY 13 – FY 17 CAGR: + 8.8% Select New Product Introductions StormTech® Chambers Nyoplast® Septic Chambers Water Quality Stormwater detention, retention and “first flush” storage systems Custom built PVC drainage structures Plastic leaching chambers for se

  22. Slide 22: Capital Structure and Deployment Priorities

    Capital Structure and Deployment Priorities Cash and Leverage Cash Flow from Operations Sources Uses Top priorities for FY2018 include: supporting growth in certain diameters and geographies, productivity and efficiency initiatives (SPP) Focus on M&A to leverage our national footprint and sales and

  23. Slide 23: Non-Virgin Raw Material Sourcing

    Non-Virgin Raw Material Sourcing We purchase and process a wide variety of reusable HDPE products through Green Line Polymers, a wholly owned subsidiary. ADS extends life of the plastic by recycling post-consumer and post-industrial HDPE plastic scrap then grinding, cleaning, pelletizing and consumi

  24. Slide 24: Raw Material Cost Management

    Raw Material Cost Management Increase use of recycled resin in production process while maintaining overall quality and performance Through our wholly owned subsidiary Green Line Polymers, we self-process 88% of the Company’s non-virgin plastic Pass on resin cost increases to customers via price inc

  25. Slide 25: Our End Markets

    Our End Markets

  26. Slide 26: Non-Residential End Market

    Non-Residential End Market Focus on civil engineering design firms to increase specifications and contractors for product acceptance Highest concentration of Allied Products sales Solid demand driven by construction activity and increased regulations around the management of storm water quantity and

  27. Slide 27: Residential End Market

    Market Growth(1) FY13 – FY17 CAGR Residential End Market ~53% is sold to the retail channel (i.e., Home Depot, Lowe’s) ~47% is related to new residential construction development (single-family, multi-family) Strong housing market growth is forecasted; new subdivision development should benefit stor

  28. Slide 28: Infrastructure End Market

    Market Growth(1) FY13 – FY17 CAGR Infrastructure End Market Focus on gaining key approvals with state and local agencies Market is heavily reliant on public funding New product offering (HPXR-75) should help grow our market share in this end market Market vs. ADS Growth Highlights Domestic Revenue C

  29. Slide 29: Agriculture End Market

    Market Growth(1) FY13 – FY17 CAGR Agriculture End Market Systematic drainage has been proven to increase crop yields Key economic drivers are farm income and crop prices; specifically corn and soybeans Sales are concentrated in the Midwest Market vs. ADS Growth Highlights Domestic Revenue Concentrat

  30. Slide 30: Appendix

    Appendix

  31. Slide 31: Q1 2018 Financial Performance

    Q1 2018 Financial Performance Favorable domestic construction market demand in the quarter offset by weakness in Ag and International markets Adjusted EBITDA Margin - 330 bps (USD, in millions) Revenue Adjusted EBITDA Margin Q1 FY17 20.1% Price/Material Costs (2.4)% Allied Products 0.4% Transportati

  32. Slide 32: FY2018 Market Outlook

    Market FY2018 Outlook Comments Domestic Construction End Markets Anticipated end market growth intact, though at a slower pace than previously anticipated Agriculture End Market Softness expected to continue throughout FY2018 International End Market Modest improvement expected in Mexico; Canada exp

  33. Slide 33: FY 2018 Financial Outlook

    FY 2018 Financial Outlook Key Metric FY 2017 FY 2018 Y-o-Y Change Net Sales (in Billions) $1,257 $1,275 - $1,325 Up 1% to 5% Adj. EBITDA (in Millions) $193 $200 - $220 Up 4% to 14% Adj. EBITDA Margin 15.4% 15.7% - 16.6% +30 to +120 basis points Fiscal Year 2018 Expectations Net sales growth driven b

  34. Slide 34: EBITDA Reconciliation

    EBITDA Reconciliation ___________________________ EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before stock based compensation expense, non-cash charges and certain other expenses Fiscal Year Ended March 31, (Amounts in thousands) 2017 2016 Net

  35. Slide 35: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

    Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation ___________________________ EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before stock based compensation expense, non-cash charges and certain other expenses Three Months Ended June 30, (Amounts in thousands) 2017

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