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North West — The North West Company — CIBC presentation (March 2008)

25 slides from North West's conference presentation, Mar 6, 2008

  1. Slide 1: North West

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  2. Slide 2: A leading retailer of food and everyday products and services

    A leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the Pacific and the Caribbean.

  3. Slide 3: Banner Breakdown by Geography

    Banner Breakdown by Geography

  4. Slide 4: Banner Breakdown by Geography

    Banner Breakdown by Geography 141 6

  5. Slide 5: Banner Breakdown by Geography

    Banner Breakdown by Geography 141 6 32

  6. Slide 6: Banner Breakdown by Geography

    Banner Breakdown by Geography 141 6 32 26

  7. Slide 7: Banner Breakdown by Geography

    Banner Breakdown by Geography 141 6 32 26 12

  8. Slide 8: Revenue by Banner ($ millions)

    Revenue by Banner ($ millions) Total $1.3 billion $240 $550 $230 $180 $100

  9. Slide 9: 141 Stores

    141 Stores 1 18 26 3 4 14 28 17 4 26

  10. Slide 10: Average 7,500 selling feet, general store format

    • Average 7,500 selling feet, general store format • Remote locations with high entry barriers • Food, financial services and big-ticket focus

  11. Slide 11: 6 Stores

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  12. Slide 12: Average 20,000 selling feet, combination format

    • Average 20,000 selling feet, combination format • Regional trade centers, easier access to the south • More emphasis on fresh food, fashion, pharmacy

  13. Slide 13: 32 Stores

    32 Stores

  14. Slide 14: Stores range from 5,000 to 40,000 selling feet

    • Stores range from 5,000 to 40,000 selling feet • Similar market position to Northern and NorthMart • New location growth through acquisitions

  15. Slide 15: 26 Stores

    wee YOUR ALL CANADIAN FAMILY DISCOUNT STORE® 26 Stores

  16. Slide 16: Average 16,000 selling feet, junior discount format

    • Average 16,000 selling feet, junior discount format • Convenience, low food prices and trend fashion/hardlines • Low investment per store, high inventory turns

  17. Slide 17: 12 Stores

    12 Stores Sonora Kapaa (Hawaii) Hilo (Hawaii) St. Croix Tamuning (Guam) St. Thomas Dededo (Guam) Grand Cayman St. Maarten American Samoa Curacao Suva

  18. Slide 18: Average 30,000 selling feet, junior warehouse format

    • Average 30,000 selling feet, junior warehouse format • Low price leader with emphasis on food • Remote island locations generally under 75,000 population

  19. Slide 19: Synergies Between Our Banners

    Synergies Between Our Banners Community Outbound Food Support Financial Direct & Customer Logistics Mix Services Services Imports

  20. Slide 20: Synergies Between Our Banners?

    Synergies Between Our Banners?

  21. Slide 21: New Growth Products & Services

    New Growth Products & Services Financial Services Fuel Pharmacy

  22. Slide 22: External Drivers

    External Drivers • Government income transfers • Natural resource development • Public/military infrastructure spending

  23. Slide 23: Internal Drivers

    Internal Drivers • Higher store capability • New products & services • GT new store maturation • CUL integration

  24. Slide 24: Performance Targets

    Performance Targets • 5-7%/year EBITDA growth from comp stores • 2-3%/year EBITDA growth from non-comp business • Distributions at 50-60% of operating cash flow • RONA at 20%+

  25. Slide 25: North West Company

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