Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. · NYSE:WMS

Advanced Drainage Systems — Investor Presentation (June 2017)

32 slides from Advanced Drainage Systems's investor presentation, Jun 8, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation June 2017

    Investor Presentation June 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: HPXR 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: Strategic Pillars

    Strategic Pillars Increase integrated supply chain planning Optimize network footprint Improve logistics and customer sourcing Build out broader continuous improvement initiatives Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Strategic Growth Optimize sales force effectiveness Engineering services tr

  16. Slide 16: 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)

  17. Slide 17: 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

  18. Slide 18: 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

  19. Slide 19: 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

  20. Slide 20: 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

  21. Slide 21: Our End Markets

    Our End Markets

  22. Slide 22: 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

  23. Slide 23: 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

  24. Slide 24: 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

  25. Slide 25: 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

  26. Slide 26: Financial Outlook

    Financial Outlook

  27. Slide 27: FY2018 Outlook

    Market FY2018 Outlook Comments Domestic Construction End Markets Growth driven by share gains and continued strength in the domestic construction markets Agriculture End Market Softness expected to continue throughout FY2018 International End Market Modest improvement expected in Mexico, contingent

  28. Slide 28: FY2018 Financial Outlook

    FY2018 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 by

  29. Slide 29: Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Performance

    Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Performance Revenue Gross Margin Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 Despite lower revenues, earnings exceeded the prior year driven by disciplined pricing and a favorable cost environment. FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2016 - 2.6% +140 bps +90 bps (USD, in millions) $1,2

  30. Slide 30: Appendix

    Appendix

  31. Slide 31: Free Cash Flow Performance

    FY 2016 FY 2017 Free Cash Flow¹ Free Cash Flow Performance % of Sales 2.7% 3.5% All figures in USD, mm Working Capital² CapEx Net Debt³ $45 $47 $418 $422 $298 $305 FY 2017 FY 2016 Change Adjusted EBITDA $193 $187 $6 Working Capital $(26) $24 $(50) Cash Tax $(14) $(32) $18 Cash Interest $(17) $(18) $

  32. Slide 32: 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

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