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Aryzta AG

Earnings Release Sep 26, 2010

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ARYZTA AG FY 2010 Results

27 September 2010

This document contains forward looking statements which reflect management's current views and estimates.

The forward looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures and regulatory developments.

Group

  • Underlying Group revenue declined by 8.6% to €3.01bn
  • Operating profit (incl. associates and JVs) increased by 2.2% to €305m
  • Underlying fully diluted EPS increased by 4.0% to 244.0 cent
  • Proposed dividend payout of 36.6 cent (CHF 0.48021 ) per share based on a payout ratio of 15% of underlying fully diluted EPS

Origin

  • Origin Enterprises underlying earnings growth of 3.0 %
  • Origin Enterprises closing Net Debt: EBITDA of 1.41x

Food Group

  • Underlying Food Group revenue declined by 6.7 % to €1.68bn
  • Operating profit (incl. JVs) increased by 4.0% to €227m
  • Strong cash flow generation of €251m over 100% profit conversion
  • Food Group closing Net Debt: EBITDA of 2.96x

1 Based on EUR 0.3660 per share converted at the foreign exchange rate of one Euro to CHF 1.3121 on 23 September 2010, the date of approval of the ARYZTA financial statements.

Agenda

  • Our Business
  • Financial Review
  • Operating Environment
  • Strategic Evolution
  • Outlook

ARYZTA AG Our Business

Our Business

  • Zurich based Swiss AG
  • Operations in Europe, North and South America, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand

  • Created in 2008 merger of Hiestand and IAWS August 2008
  • Primary listing in Zurich (SIX; ARYN), and secondary listing in Dublin (ISE; YZA)
  • Holds 71.4% of Origin Enterprises plc (Origin); an agri-nutrition business
  • Origin listed on the AIM in London (AIM; OGN) and ESM in Dublin (ESM; OIZ)

Geographic Reach – Food Group

EUR 2.4 bn 1 Pro forma TTM revenue to July 2010 (including completed acquisitions of Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.

Customer Channel Mix – Food Group

45%

1 Pro forma TTM revenue to July 2010 (including completed acquisitions of Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38. Morning Goods

Product Mix – Food Group Large Retail

Other Foodservice

26%

1 Pro forma TTM revenue to July 2010 (including completed acquisitions of Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.

Our Markets

Food Europe

Food Europe has market positions in speciality baking in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the UK, Ireland, France, Sweden and Spain. ARYZTA has a mixture of business to business and consumer brands including Hiestand, Cuisine de France, Delice de France, Coup de Pates and Fresh Start Bakeries.

1 Pro forma TTM revenue, EBITDA and EBITA to July 2010 (including completed acquisition of Fresh Start Bakeries), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.

(Including Fresh Start Bakeries)

Our Markets

Pro Forma Key Figures1 (Including Fresh Start Bakeries&Great Kitchens) Geographical Footprint Revenue € 1.1 bn EBITDA € 142 m Bakeries2 27 EBITA € 116 m Countries 2

Food North America

Food North America has market positions in speciality baking in the United States and Canada. ARYZTA has a mixture of business to business and consumer brands including Otis Spunkmeyer, La Brea Bakery, Fresh Start Bakeries, Pennant Foods, Sweet Life and Great Kitchens.

  • 1 Pro forma TTM revenue, EBITDA and EBITA to July 2010 (including completed acquisitions of Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.
  • 2 Including two JV operations in California (US) and Ontario (Canada).

Our Markets

Food Rest of World

ARYZTA has embryonic speciality bakery businesses in Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, with joint venture operations in Chile and Guatemala. This gives ARYZTA an excellent opportunity to understand the customer diversity and opportunity in these vast markets.

  • 1 Pro forma TTM revenue, EBITDA and EBITA to July 2010 (including completed acquisition of Fresh Start Bakeries), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.
  • 2 Including two JV operations in Chile and Guatemala.

Hiestand

Hiestand offers a broad range of innovative bakery products (croissants, bread, rolls, pastries, snacks, pretzels) and the comprehensive services to actively promote sales. Hiestand provides added value for business to business customers.

Through the close-knit logistical and distribution network, assurance is given that products sold to customers are consistently 'fresher than fresh'.

Hiestand operates within the Food Europe and Food Rest of World markets. www.hiestand.ch

Cuisine de France

Cuisine de France offers the consumer traditional French breads, pastries and also a wide range of continental-style breads, confectionery and hot savoury items.

Cuisine de France provides a complete bake-off solution primarily to the retail industry, as well as staff training and category management to enable the timely delivery of ready-to-bake products.

Cuisine de France operates within the Food Europe market. www.cuisinedefrance.com

Delice de France

Delice de France supplies high quality continental breads, viennoiserie, savoury and confectionery products, including hospitality goods, primarily to the foodservice and catering industry.

The business offers premium solutions tailored to meet future customer and consumer needs. It is the UK's leading provider of innovative and authentic continental bakery products to the foodservice trade.

Delice de France operates within the Food Europe market. www.delicedefrance.co.uk

Coup de Pates

Coup de Pates is the principal brand of Groupe Hubert, a leading developer and distributor of bakery products to the bakery, craft and foodservice sectors in France.

Groupe Hubert offers its customers bread, viennoiserie, patisserie, traiteur and reception products.

Coup de Pates operates within the Food Europe market.

www.coupedepates.fr

Fresh Start Bakeries

Fresh Start Bakeries (incorporating Pennant Foods and Sweet Life) is a global supplier of speciality bakery products with a leading position in the quick service restaurant (QSR) segment.

Fresh Start Bakeries operates within the Food Europe, Food North America and Food Rest of World markets. www.freshstartbakeries.com

Pennant Foods

Pennant Foods is a leading provider of speciality bakery products and solutions to the North American QSR, foodservice and retail in-store bakery channels.

Pennant Foods operates within the Food North America market. www.pennantfoods.com

Sweet Life

Sweet Life is a leading innovator and manufacturer of sweet baked goods servicing the North American and Asian QSR channel.

Sweet Life operates within the Food North America market. www.sweetlifeinc.com

La Brea Bakery

La Brea Bakery is widely credited as the pioneer and leader of the artisan bread movement in America.

La Brea Bakery offers a wide assortment of rustic breads ranging from baguettes and loaves to sandwich and dinner rolls.

La Brea Bakery operates within the Food North America market. www.labreabakery.com

Otis Spunkmeyer

Otis Spunkmeyer is a leading, premium fresh baked goods brand in its US market categories.

An iconic brand, it has strong recognition and awareness across a national customer base in the foodservice and retail channels.

Otis Spunkmeyer operates within the Food North America market. www.spunkmeyer.com

Great Kitchens

Great Kitchens is a leading supplier of pizza and appetisers with a focus on the deli segment of the North American retail grocery channel.

Great Kitchens operates within the Food North America market. www.gkitchens.com

Origin 71.4 % Holding

Origin

ARYZTA AG is the majority shareholder (71.4 %) in Origin Enterprises plc, which has a listing on the AIM in London and the ESM in Dublin (AIM:OGN, ESM:OIZ). As of 24 September 2010, Origin had a market capitalisation of €368m (133m shares at €2.77), valuing ARYZTA's holding at circa €263m (95m shares at €2.77).

Origin markets

Origin is a leading agri-services company focused on integrated agronomy services, feed ingredients and fertilizers, with operations in Ireland, the UK, Norway, Poland and Ukraine. www.originenterprises.com

ARYZTA AG Financial Review

in Euro `000 July 2010 July 2009 %
Group revenue 3,009,726 3,212,270 (6.3)
Group operating profit1 272,973 280,409 (2.7)
Share of associates and JVs2 31,613 17,525
Operating profit incl. associates and JVs1 304,586 297,934 2.2
Finance cost, net (51,485) (50,652)
Pre-tax profits1 253,101 247,282
Income tax1 (41,598) (45,085)
Non-controlling interest3 (17,624) (17,649)
Underlying fully diluted net profit 193,879 184,548 5.0
Underlying fully diluted EPS (cent)4 244.0c 234.7c 4.0

1 Before impact of non SAP related intangible amortisation, transaction costs, non-recurring items and related tax credits. SAP amortisation for the financial year 2010 is €634,000 (2009: nil).

2 Associates & JVs profit net of tax and interest.

3 Presented after dilutive impact of Origin management incentives, non-recurring items and related tax credits.

4 Actual 2010 underlying fully diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue of 79,443,701 (2009: 78,626,718).

in Euro million Food Europe Food N.
America
Food
Rest of World
Total
Food Group
Origin1 Total
Group revenue 1,072.0 571.6 35.8 1,679.4 1,330.3 3,009.7
Underlying growth (8.2) % (4.3) % 8.4 % (6.7) % (10.8) % (8.6) %
Acquisitions3 2.0 % 8.4 % 57.2 % 4.8 % 0.2 %2 2.6 %
Currency 0.5 % (1.1) % 9.9 % 0.0 % (0.7) % (0.3) %
Revenue Growth (5.7) % 3.0 % 75.5 % (1.9) % (11.3) % (6.3) %

1 Origin revenue is presented after deducting intra group sales between Origin and Food Group.

2 Includes the impact of Origin's disposal of its Marine Protein and Oils business in February 2009 which is now recognised as part of joint ventures.

3 Acquisitions includes the impact of seven weeks revenue from Great Kitchens and three weeks revenue from Fresh Start Bakeries.

in Euro `000 July 2010 July 2009 %
Food Group1
Food Europe 131,245 135,103 (2.9)
Food North America 69,911 67,481 3.6
Food Rest of World 5,963 2,123 180.9
Total Food Group 207,119 204,707 1.2
Origin 65,854 75,702 (13.0)
Total Group 272,973 280,409 (2.7)
Associates & JVs2
Food North America 20,041 13,808 45.1
Origin 11,572 3,717 211.3
Total associates & JVs 31,613 17,525 80.4
Total operating profit 304,586 297,934 2.2

1 Before impact of non SAP related intangible amortisation, transaction costs, non-recurring items, and includes other income of €82,000. SAP amortisation for the financial year 2010 is €634,000 (2009: nil).

2 Associates & JVs profit net of tax and interest.

Dividend

  • Proposed dividend
  • 15% of underlying fully diluted EPS

  • 244 cent x 15% = 36.6 cent (CHF 0.48021 )

  • Timetable for dividend
  • Shareholder approval 2 December 2010 (General assembly)

  • Expected ex-date 27 January 2011

  • Payment date 1 February 20112

  • 1 Based on EUR 0.3660 per share converted at the foreign exchange rate of one Euro to CHF 1.3121 on 23 September 2010, the date of approval of the ARYZTA financial statements.

  • 2 In order to allow both Swiss and non-Swiss shareholders to avail of the cash flow and administrative advantages from the introduction into Swiss tax legislation of a 0% withholding tax rate on dividend distributions made from "unrestricted contributed reserves" after 1 January 2011, the Group is proposing to delay the 2010 dividend distribution until 1 February 2011, being the most efficient date from a Group administrative perspective for dividend distribution, after the Group's interim close date of 31 January 2011.
in Euro `000 July 2010 July 2009 %
Group revenue 1,679,417 1,712,754 (1.9)
Group operating profit1 207,119 204,707 1.2
Operating margin 12.3 % 12.0 %
Share of JVs2 20,041 13,808
Operating profit incl. JVs1 227,160 218,515 4.0
Finance costs, net (36,272) (33,299)
Pre-tax profits1 190,888 185,216
Income tax1 (30,571) (32,845)
Non-controlling interest (2,630) (3,035)
Underlying net profit 157,687 149,336 5.6

1 Before impact of non SAP related intangible amortisation, transaction costs, non-recurring items and related tax credits. SAP amortisation for the financial year 2010 is €634,000 (2009: nil).

2 Share of profit of joint ventures is presented after interest and tax.

Food Group Cash Generation

in Euro `000 July 2010 July 2009
EBIT 160,252 161,724
Amortisation 47,450 42,983
EBITA1 207,702 204,707
Depreciation 60,363 54,628
EBITDA 268,065 259,335
Working capital movement from debt factoring 21,554
Working capital movement 3,264 24,675
Dividends received2 24,158 18,830
Maintenance capital expenditure (10,330) (15,047)
Interest & tax (54,224) (53,562)
Other3 (1,469) 2,126
Cash flows generated from activities 251,018 236,357
Underlying net profit4 157,687 149,336
Depreciation 60,363 54,628
218,050 203,964
Net underlying cash earnings conversion % 115.1 % 115.9 %

1 Food Group EBITA is shown before other income of €51,000 and deduction of SAP related amortisation. SAP amortisation for the financial year 2010 is €634,000 (2009: nil).

2 Includes dividends received from Origin of €7,600,000.

3 "Other" comprises predominately of non-cash share-based charges and government grants amortisation.

4 Underlying net profit before impact of non SAP related amortisation, transaction costs, non-recurring items and related tax credits.

in Euro `000 Food Group
Food Group opening net debt as at 31 July 2009 (505,504)
Cash flows generated from activities 251,018
Cost of acquisitions (incl. transaction costs and net debt
acquired)
(860,313)
Share placement 115,001
Investment capital expenditure (46,546)
Deferred consideration (2,128)
Dividends paid (30,599)
Foreign exchange movement1 (33,148)1
Other (3,404)
Food Group closing net debt 31 July 2010 (1,115,623)
Net debt to EBITDA2 2.96x2

1 Foreign exchange movement is primarily attributable to the fluctuation in the US Dollar between July 2009 (1.4252) and July 2010 (1.3079).

2 Food Group net debt to EBITDA ratio based on banking facility covenant definition (EBITDA including pro forma TTM contribution from Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens and dividend contribution from Canadian JV). Food Group net debt to EBITDA ratio based on Private Placement covenant definition (EBITDA including pro forma TTM contribution from Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens, EBITDA contribution from Canadian JV and excluding non-recurring items) is 2.84x.

  • USD 620m (two tranches; USD 200m and USD 420m) and EUR 25m U.S private placement funding obtained during FY 2010
  • New syndicated bank facility of CHF 600m established in FY 2010
  • Swiss bond of CHF 200m launched in FY 2010
  • Placing of 3.8m shares in June 2010 to ensure prudent debt equity mix
  • Intend to maintain investment grade credit position
  • Optimum leverage position in the range of 2x–3x Net Debt to EBITDA

Food Group Gross Term Debt Maturity Profile

– weighted average maturity c. 7.1 years

Term Debt Maturity Profile of Gross Debt1 Gross Term Debt Maturity Profile1

2011
2012
2013 4%
2014 8%
2015 40%
2016 2%
2017 14%
2018 3%
2019 3%
2020 2%
2021 8%
2022 10%
2025 2%
2030 4%

1 Profile of term debt maturity is set out based on the Group's financial year end. Food Group gross term debt at 31 July 2010 is €1.4bn (excluding overdrafts of €42.8m). Total Food Group net debt at 31 July 2010 is €1.1bn.

Description Principal1 Maturity2
May 2010 –
Syndicated Bank Loan
CHF 600m Dec 2014
May 2010 – US Private Placement USD 420m / EUR 25m May 2013 – May 2022
Dec 2009 – US Private Placement USD 200m Dec 2021 – Dec 2029
Nov 2009 – Swiss Bond CHF 200m March 2015
Jun 2007 – US Private Placement USD 450m June 2014 – June 2019

1 Average Interest cost c. 4.24 %

2 Current weighted average maturity c. 7.1 years

Key Covenant
Net debt: EBITDA (not greater than) 3.5 times

– Origin debt facilities are standalone and non-recourse to ARYZTA AG

in Euro million Food
Europe¹
Food N.
America
Food Rest
of World
Total
Food Group
Origin Total
2010
Group share net assets1 1,427 1,281 230 2,938 3824 3,320
EBITA & associates/JVs cont.2 141 137 23 301 77 378
ROI 9.9 % 10.7 %3 10.0 % 10.2 % 20.3 % 11.4 %
2009
Group share net assets 1,292 638 4 1,934 3874 2,321
EBITA & associates/JVs cont.2 135 81 3 219 79 298
ROI 10.4 % 12.7 % 56.7% 11.3 % 20.4 % 12.8 %

1 Net assets exclude all bank debt, cash and cash equivalents and tax related balances.

  • 2 Pro forma earnings before interest, tax and non SAP amortisation (EBITA), are presented before the impact of non-recurring items. SAP amortisation for the financial year 2010 is €634,000 (2009: nil). The contribution from associates and JVs is net profit (i.e. presented after interest and tax).
  • 3 Re-translating July 2010 pro forma EBITA & associates/JVs contribution for Food North America at the July 2010 closing rate 1.3079 would result in a ROI of 11.3 %.
  • 4 Origin net assets adjusted for the fluctuation in its average quarterly working capital by €64,000,000.
  • 5 The Group WACC on a pre-tax basis is currently 8.1% (2009: 9.4%). Group WACC presented on a post-tax basis is 6.5 % (2009: 7.6%).

Post Balance Sheet Events

  • Agreed acquisition with Tim Hortons of outstanding 50% of Maidstone Bakery
  • Consideration of CAD 475m

  • Expected closing by December 2010

  • Fresh Start Bakeries to invest in four bakeries in Rest of World
  • Facilities located in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil

  • Total investments in the order of USD 48m over the course of FY2011

  • Launching perpetual callable subordinated instrument
  • Treated as equity for banking facility covenant purposes and IFRS

Summary of Financial Review

  • Underlying Food Group revenue decline of 6.7% reflecting recessionary environment
  • 5.1 % underlying revenue decline over last two years

  • Responsive business model with 30bps increase in operating margins to 12.3 %
  • 170bps increase over last two years

  • Underlying fully diluted EPS growth of 4.0% with proposed dividend payout of 36.6 cent per share
  • Underlying fully diluted EPS growth of 20.6% over last two years

  • Strong cash flow generation from activities of €251m
  • €487m generated over last two years

  • Underlying ROI remains stable
  • Leverage ratio within target range at 2.96x

ARYZTA AG Operating Environment

Year in Review Operating Environment

  • Challenging economic backdrop
  • Consumer slowdown impacts revenues
  • Severe impact on foodservice and convenience channels in Ireland and U.K
  • Cost containment and operating efficiencies compensate for revenue weakness

Food Europe

  • Underlying revenue declined 8.2 %
  • Operating profit declined 2.9 %
  • UK and Ireland
  • Economic conditions weak

  • Supporting customers to reposition value proposition

  • Continental Europe
  • Stable revenues

  • Growth in new customers offsetting declines in existing customers

  • New field sales staff focused on independent segment (bakeries, boulangeries and independent restaurants)

  • Irish and UK businesses combined with Hiestand business following year end
  • Integrated solution provider for customers

  • Improves cross-selling and skill transfer between businesses

Food North America

  • Underlying revenue declined 4.3 %
  • Revenue declined from high 2009 comparator
  • Operating profit increased 3.6 %
  • Cost curtailment and operating efficiencies drive profit growth
  • Product innovation remains critical to consumer experience
  • Economic conditions weak
  • Value proposition remain centre stage

  • Investments focused to balance revenues across channels
  • To enhance our customer relevance

  • Successful go-live of SAP ERP in Otis Spunkmeyer and La Brea Bakery

Origin 71.4% Holding

  • Released results on 22 September (available on www.originenterprises.com)
  • Strong H2 momentum delivered full year EPS Growth
  • Increased global demand exposes fragile supply side dynamics
  • Long term food inflation food production becoming strategically important
  • Re-emergence of price inflation provides momentum for sector
  • Balance sheet strength
  • €200m cash generated and reinvested since listing in 2007

  • Strategic positioning post year end
  • Focus on agri services excellent long term relevance

Commodity Inflation

  • Re-emergence of commodity inflation / volatility
  • Responsive pricing ongoing trend
  • Bakery offers compelling food value proposition

Source: Bloomberg

Dec-08

ARYZTA AG Strategic Evolution

ARYZTA Strategic Evolution

  • Completed acquisition of Fresh Start Bakeries (incorporating Pennant Foods & Sweet Life) and Great Kitchens in Q4
  • Milestone acquisitions to deliver on ARYZTA objectives
  • Improved strategic market positioning

Acquisitions Great strategic fit

Rationale

  • Geographic expansion in Europe
  • Product expansion in North America
  • Increase channel access into retail and QSR
  • Build capabilities in Food Rest of World segment
  • Substantially increased bakery capability and capacity

What did we find?

  • Tremendous depth of management and people skills

  • Dynamic and adaptable workforce

  • Industry knowledge

  • Customer relationship

  • Consumer insights

  • Specialist knowledge in baked goods

  • Innovation and development focus

  • Great teamwork and passionate engagement

ARYZTA benefiting from long-term food industry trends

ARYZTA is benefiting from three long-term trends

As markets evolve, consumers spend more at foodservice establishments and increase consumption of frozen products

Markets Evolution, Foodservice and Frozen Foods Spend per Capita

* Excluding spend on ice cream products Source: EuroMonitor, World Bank, L.E.K. Consulting analysis

Spending on food away from home has consistently grown 1 – 2 % faster than spending on food at home

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, L.E.K. Consulting analysis

44 © ARYZTA, September 2010

QSR's are growing 1 – 2 % faster than other foodservice outlets

Source: Global Industry Analysts, Inc (GIA), L.E.K. Consulting analysis

Frozen and bake-off bakery products are growing 1 – 2 % faster than the rest of the baked goods market

Source: Food For Thought, Technomic, Nielsen, L.E.K. Consulting analysis

46 © ARYZTA, September 2010

Market leadership in growing categories

How ARYZTA is positioned to benefit

  • International leadership across product categories
  • Strategically aligned with key growth drivers
  • Unmatched international manufacturing capabilities
  • Speciality bakery expertise for product development
  • Well-balanced channel access to reach consumers
  • Experienced customer-focused executive teams
  • Process efficiency rollout through ARYZTA Technology Initiative (ATI)

  • Ongoing focus on bakery innovation and excellence

  • Continued focus on operating efficiencies, cost curtailment and cash generation
  • Strategic acquisitions facilitate growth in recessionary environment
  • Opportunity to unlock potential across enlarged business base
  • EPS accretion of c. 45 cent from acquisitions (Announcement of Strategic Acquisitions, 8 June 2010)

"Developing customer partnership model with leading operators in every channel to consumers"

ARYZTA AG Appendix 1 – Origin Financials

in Euro `000 July 2010 July 2009 %
Group revenue1 1,330,309 1,499,516 (11.3)
Group operating profit2 65,854 75,702 (13.0)
Operating margin3 5.0 % 5.0 %
Share of associates and JV4 11,572 3,717
Operating profit incl. associates and JV2 77,426 79,419 (2.5)
Financing costs, net (15,213) (17,353)
Pre tax profits2 62,213 62,066
Income tax2 (11,027) (12,240)
Non-controlling interest (134)
Underlying net profit 51,186 49,692 3.0
Adjusted fully diluted EPS (cent)5 37.26c 36.16c 3.0

1 Origin revenue is presented after deducting intra group sales between Origin and Food Group.

2 Before impact of intangible amortisation, non recurring items and related tax credits.

3 Origin operating margin based on full revenue including intra-group sales between Origin and Food Group.

4 Associates & JV profit net of tax and interest.

5 Actual Origin 2010 underlying fully diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue of 137,376,888 (2009: 137,417,000).

Origin Underlying Net Profit Reconciliation

in Euro `000 July 2010
Reported net profit 48,039
Amortisation of intangible assets 3,914
Tax on amortisation (767)
Underlying net profit 51,186
Underlying fully diluted EPS1 37.26c
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1 Origin 2010 underlying fully diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue of 137,376,888.

ARYZTA AG Appendix 2 – Other Financial Information

ARYZTA AG Underlying Net Profit Reconciliation

in Euro `000 July 2010
Reported net profit 151,729
Amortisation of intangible assets 50,730
Tax on amortisation (11,959)
Acquisition costs 4,643
Underlying net profit 195,143
Dilutive impact of Origin management incentives (1,264)
Underlying fully diluted net profit 193,879
Underlying fully diluted EPS1 244.0

1 ARYZTA 2010 underlying fully diluted EPS is calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue of 79,443,701.

Food Group Underlying Net Profit Reconciliation

in Euro `000 July 2010
Reported net profit1 117,420
Amortisation of intangible assets 46,816
Tax on amortisation (11,192)
Acquisition costs 4,643
Underlying net profit 157,687

1 Reported net profit excludes dividend income of €7,600,000 from Origin.

ARYZTA AG Balance Sheet

Net assets 1,673,850 1,367,968
Derivative financial instruments (6,375) (12,477)
Income tax (53,209) (40,650)
Deferred tax, net (294,096) (176,474)
Net debt (1,227,512) (659,256)
Segmental net assets 3,255,042 2,256,825
Other segmental liabilities (79,336) (93,592)
Working capital (58,672) (14,871)
Associates and joint ventures 162,881 139,351
Goodwill and intangible assets 2,264,421 1,498,430
Investment properties 20,648 62,975
Property, plant and equipment 945,100 664,532
in Euro `000 As at July 2010 As at July 2009
in Euro `000 As at July 2010 As at July 2009
Property, plant and equipment 815,918 577,772
Investment properties 4,646 3,761
Goodwill and intangible assets 2,149,826 1,382,431
Joint ventures 73,140 55,720
Investment in Origin 51,045 51,045
Working capital (49,997) (28,744)
Other segmental liabilities (56,024) (55,544)
Segmental net assets 2,988,554 1,986,441
Net debt (1,115,623) (505,504)
Deferred tax, net (280,665) (162,355)
Income tax (47,437) (38,116)
Derivative financial instruments (1,778) (5,432)
Net assets 1,543,051 1,275,034
July 10 July 09 %
Closing Rates
Swiss Franc 1.3616 1.5247 10.7 %
US Dollar 1.3079 1.4252 8.2 %
Canadian Dollar 1.3546 1.5372 11.9 %
Sterling 0.8373 0.8545 2.0 %
Average Rates
Swiss Franc 1.4621 1.5310 4.5 %
US Dollar 1.3811 1.3643 (1.2 %)
Canadian Dollar 1.4494 1.5932 9.0 %
Sterling 0.8776 0.8615 (1.9 %)

EUR USD Trend FY2010

EUR CHF Trend FY2010

Food Group Revenue by Currency

  • 1 Pro forma TTM revenue to July 2010 (including completed acquisitions of Fresh Start Bakeries and Great Kitchens), translated at USD-EUR rate of 1.38.
  • 2 Other currencies comprises of the following: UK Sterling, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Malaysian Ringgit, Polish Zloty, Swedish Krona, Australian Dollar, Brazilian Real, and New Zealand Dollar, of which UK Sterling, and Swiss Franc represent the highest portion of revenues.

ARYZTA AG Appendix 3 – Analysts' Consensus

in Euro million mean
Based on 8 analysts
EBITA including associates & JVs 296.7
Underlying fully diluted net profit 188.8
Underlying EPS (cent) 238.5
Based on 5 analysts
Food Group Net Debt (1,185.5)
Origin Net Debt (119.3)

1 Net profit & EPS presented before impact of amortisation, non-recurring items and related tax credits.

2 EBITA presented before impact of non-recurring items.

3 Associates and JVs presented after interest and tax.

* These estimates were collated by Temple Bar Advisory (TBA), an investor relations consultancy firm. Contributions were received from Davy, Goldman Sachs, Helvea, Mainfirst, NCB, UBS, Vontobel and ZKB between 6th and 16th September 2010. Neither TBA nor ARYZTA AG warrant the accuracy or completeness of these forecasts.

in Euro million mean
Based on 8 analysts
EBITA including associates & JVs 381.5
Underlying fully diluted net profit 248.4
Underlying EPS (cent) 297.8
Based on 5 analysts
Food Group Net Debt (1,050.7)
Origin Net Debt (90.4)

1 Net profit & EPS presented before impact of amortisation, non-recurring items and related tax credits.

2 EBITA presented before impact of non-recurring items.

3 Associates and JVs presented after interest and tax.

* These estimates were collated by Temple Bar Advisory (TBA), an investor relations consultancy firm. Contributions were received from Davy, Goldman Sachs, Helvea, Mainfirst, NCB, UBS, Vontobel and ZKB between 6th and 16th September 2010. Neither TBA nor ARYZTA AG warrant the accuracy or completeness of these forecasts.

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ARYZTA AG

Talacker 41 8001 Zurich Switzerland Tel: +41 (0) 44 583 42 00 Fax: +41 (0) 44 583 42 49 [email protected] www.aryzta.com

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