AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

Ciech S.A.

Investor Presentation Dec 5, 2018

5563_rns_2018-12-05_6070eb11-f497-437c-b58a-ef15b6b858ac.pdf

Investor Presentation

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021

5 December 2018

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021 2 Legal Disclaimer

This elaboration has been prepared solely for information purposes; it contains only summary information and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it intended to be the sole basis for any analysis or evaluation. This elaboration does not contain a complete or comprehensive financial or commercial analysis of CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group, nor does it present its position or prospects in a complete or comprehensive manner. CIECH S.A. has prepared this elaboration with due care, however, it may contain some inaccuracies or omissions. CIECH S.A. does not accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions or irregularities contained herein. This elaboration cannot be understood as a forecast of future results of CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group. Statements regarding expectations as to future financial results are not a guarantee or assurance that such results will be achieved in the future. Actual results achieved by CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group may significantly differ from those described herein. The data presented depend on a number of factors that may cause the actual results achieved by CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group to significantly differ from those described in this document. Many of such factors are beyond the knowledge, awareness and/or control of the Company or the Company's ability to predict the same. The Management Board of CIECH S.A. does not make any assurances (express or implied) as to the information presented in this elaboration. The sources of information used herein are considered by CIECH S.A. credible and accurate, however, there is no guarantee that they are comprehensive and fully reflect the facts. This elaboration does not constitute an advertisement. It does not constitute any purchase or sales offer, or any offer the purpose of which is to obtain an offer to buy or sell any securities, instruments or participation in any commercial venture, and nothing contained in this elaboration will form the basis of any contract, commitment or investment decision, nor should it be relied upon in relation to any contract, commitment or investment decision. CIECH S.A. is not liable for the effects of any decision taken on the basis of this elaboration. Such responsibility lies solely with the user of this elaboration. This elaboration is subject to protection under the Copyright and Related Rights Act. It cannot be reproduced, published or disseminated unless with the written consent of CIECH S.A.

A large scale of business and a well established market position

A significant player on the European and global chemical market

A strong position on the main markets and an increasing presence on those rapidly growing

Experienced staff with extensive knowledge and experience

CIECH Group Assets

Modern business approach thanks to professional staff

MANAGEMENT BOARD SUPERVISORY BOARD

Dawid Jakubowicz President of the Management Board

A valued expert with international operational experience in building the value of companies from the chemical, mining, energy, automotive and new technologies sectors. He worked for an international audit company, KPMG. He held the office of a member of the Supervisory Board of CIECH S.A. from June 2018 to December 2018.

Artur Osuchowski Member of the Management Board

Mirosław Skowron Member of the Management Board

Sebastian Kulczyk

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Since 2010, he has been associated with the Kulczyk Investments Group, since December 2013, as the Chief Executive Officer of Kulczyk Investments. In 2009-2010, he worked at the Lazard investment bank, London. He has experience in managing companies operating in the electronic business sector. He also worked in the Sony BMG digital media department, New York. For many years, he has been investing and developing ventures in the new-tech area.

Tomasz Mikołajczak Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Piotr Augustyniak Supervisory Board Member

Mariusz Nowak Supervisory Board Member

Artur Olech Supervisory Board Member

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021 6

Diversified product portfolio

CIECH Group

segment, other activities, corporate functions and consolidation exclusions

Note: Results for four quarters were presented: Q4 2017-Q3 2018; the sum of segments is not equal to the results of the CIECH Group due to the omission of the results of the transport

LTM revenue: PLN 3,664 M LTM adj. EBITDA: PLN 723 M LTM adj. EBITDA margin: 19.7%

CIECH Group values

VALUES
C
lient-centric,
Increased customer
satisfaction
We want to be an organisation that listens to our
customers' needs, constantly adjusting its offer,
treating customers as ambassadors
I
nnovative, and
Innovation growth We recognise that only through increased innovation
can we achieve an increase in the value of the Group
and a competitive advantage
E
fficient
Continuous
efficiency improvement
Every day we strive to improve our efficiency. We
implement performance monitoring programmes,
reduce costs and operational risks
C
hemical
H
olding
Effective management We strive for the maximum use of resources -
and
effective management of the Group in the conditions
of a dynamically changing world, while meeting the
highest regulatory standards

The vision and ambition of the CIECH Group is to create real value for all stakeholders CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021

2021 CIECH Group Vision

Our vision is to create an effective and diversified chemical holding which generates a positive value for shareholders in the long term, and, apart from the soda business, holds a significant position in innovative, specialised market segments

Shareholders Customers Employees Community & Ecology
Increase in the value of the
Group

Increase of EBITDA to
PLN 900+ M in 2021

Product diversification: at least
35% EBITDA from businesses
other than soda
Continuous increase of
customer satisfaction

Development of specialist
products in response to
customer needs

Further development of
additional services for
customers
Further improvement of safety
and working conditions
Providing appropriate tools to
ensure the development and
increased motivation of
employees

One of the best employers in
the chemical industry in the
markets where we operate
Reducing the environmental
impact

Reduction of carbon footprint
in the soda production process

Adjusting the energy mix to the
changing market conditions,
while maintaining good
environmental protection
practices

CIECH Group Ambition for 2021

Strategy execution stages

In the perspective, by 2024, CIECH Group is to become a modern, diversified European Chemical Group

Strategic Financial Goals of CIECH Group (2019-2021)

Note: LTM: results for four quarters were presented: Q4 2017-Q3 2018

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021 11

Pillars of the CIECH Group Strategy by 2021

Efficient Diversified Chemical Holding

  • Increasing competitive advantages in the key soda business
  • Further investing in the development of specialist businesses
  • Value creation through changes in the asset portfolio (acquisitions and divestments)

Continuing effective capital allocation for efficiency improvement, new growth projects and innovations

Further support in building organisational culture

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021 12 We are striving to balance the share of specialists segments in the total result generated by the CIECH Group

Soda business – priorities and strategic goals 2021

SODA BUSINESS

Strategic goal:

increasing the efficiency of the soda business, which will translate into an increase in customer satisfaction and enable us to increase our share in the sodium bicarbonate market

CIECH Group Strategy for 2019-2021 14

Other businesses – priorities and strategic goals 2021

Salt
Commencing production and sales of volumes from the plant
in Germany
(+450 thousand tons in 2021, +75% compared to current capacity)

Increasing the share of CIECH
Group products in the specialist products
(including, among others, salt tablets, pharmaceutical salt and dishwasher
salt)
Crop
Protection
Chemicals

Development of the portfolio of active ingredients (increase by 40+) and new product registrations
(increase by 200+)

Strengthening the position on the main markets (Poland and Spain) and developing sales on other
markets

Increasing sales outside Poland to over 40%
Resins
Developing the portfolio of specialist products
Foams
Maintaining current market position
Silicates
and
Glass

Taking advantage of the growing silicates market

Maintaining the current market position in glass packaging

CIECH Group will continue to actively invest in asset development

Focus on sustainable development: IRR objective >15% for growth projects

Further support in building organisational culture

The HR vision involves building an environment in which the best people can develop and create a culture of effectiveness, thus implementing the Group's strategy

Building the best teams

Creating a culture of continuous efficiency improvement

    1. Advanced management by objectives
    1. Supporting proactivity and implementing changes
    1. Striving to implement the CIECH Group values at every stage of work

1. Building involved teams

    1. Recognising employees' needs
    1. Increased motivation

CIECH Group in 2021

An effective and diversified chemical holding generating positive value for shareholders in the long-term, with a significant position in soda ash and in innovative, specialised market segments

Shareholders A chemical holding with more than PLN 4
B
in revenue, more than PLN 900
M in adj. EBITDA
and an adj. EBITDA margin
of more than 22% in 2021
Customers A leader in customer service quality with new specialist products responding to customer needs
Innovation A leading producer of soda ash, offering a broad spectrum of specialist products based on innovation
and R&D in the most prospective segments
Efficiency A Group using modern tools to increase production efficiency and applying the best market practices
Employees A holding in which the best people can develop and create a culture of efficiency, thus implementing
the Group's strategy
Community and
ecology
A credible partner of local communities, demonstrating responsibility for the natural environment

CIECH S.A. Wspólna 62 00-684 Warsaw Tel. +48 22 639 11 00 Fax: +48 22 639 11 09

www.ciechgroup.com

This elaboration has been prepared solely for information purposes; it contains only summary information and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it intended to be the sole basis for any analysis or evaluation. This elaboration does not contain a complete or comprehensive financial or commercial analysis of CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group, nor does it present its position or prospects in a complete or comprehensive manner. CIECH S.A. has prepared this elaboration with due care, however, it may contain some inaccuracies or omissions. CIECH S.A. does not accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions or irregularities contained herein. This elaboration cannot be understood as a forecast of future results of CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group. Statements regarding expectations as to future financial results are not a guarantee or assurance that such results will be achieved in the future. Actual results achieved by CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group may significantly differ from those described herein. The data presented depend on a number of factors that may cause the actual results achieved by CIECH S.A. or the CIECH Group to significantly differ from those described in this document. Many of such factors are beyond the knowledge, awareness and/or control of the Company or the Company's ability to predict the same. The Management Board of CIECH S.A. does not make any assurances (express or implied) as to the information presented in this elaboration. The sources of information used herein are considered by CIECH S.A. credible and accurate, however, there is no guarantee that they are comprehensive and fully reflect the facts. This elaboration does not constitute an advertisement. It does not constitute any purchase or sales offer, or any offer the purpose of which is to obtain an offer to buy or sell any securities, instruments or participation in any commercial venture, and nothing contained in this elaboration will form the basis of any contract, commitment or investment decision, nor should it be relied upon in relation to any contract, commitment or investment decision. CIECH S.A. is not liable for the effects of any decision taken on the basis of this elaboration. Such responsibility lies solely with the user of this elaboration. This elaboration is subject to protection under the Copyright and Related Rights Act. It cannot be reproduced, published or disseminated unless with the written consent of CIECH S.A.

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.