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PRO-PAC PACKAGING LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2018
Feb 15, 2018
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Investor Presentation
Results for the half ended 31 December 2017
February 2018

Disclaimer
Some of the statements in this presentation constitute "forward-looking statements" that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect Pro-Pac Packaging Limited's current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Pro-Pac Packaging Limited's control.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks.
Because actual results could differ materially from Pro-Pac Packaging Limited's current intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this presentation with caution.
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Half Year Financial Metrics1

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Results include two months of trading for Integrated Packaging following completion of the acquisition on 6 November, 2017.
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Before acquisition, rationalisation and relocation costs of $9.9 million

Half Year Summary
- On track for a pro forma underlying sustainable EBITDA of ~$36m (FY18F) and ~$38m (CY18F) (refer p. 20)
- Merger completed with Integrated Packaging Group, established market leading Industrial & Flexible Packaging business
- Despite soft 2017 agricultural market, integration underway and synergies ahead of schedule (refer p. 15)
- Underlying EBITDA of $9.5 million
- One off acquisition, rationalisation & relocation costs of $9.9 million (refer p. 16)
- Statutory loss after tax of $3.2 million
- Launched merchandising strategy
- Digital transformation underway
- Interim fully franked dividend held steady at 1.0 cent per share1.
1. Record date of 27 February and a payment date of 23 May 2018.

PRO-PAC AN INDUSTRY LEADER

Merger - overview
- The merger between IPG and PPG was completed on 6 November, 2017
- The two businesses now operating under a single management structure, realisation of synergies is well underway
- PPG now an industry-leading integrated manufacturer and distributor of industrial & flexible and rigid packaging products, with substantial scope to become a market leader in flexible packaging
- 22 sites across Australia, 16 distribution centers and 6 manufacturing plants
- 10,000+ customers, 800+ staff with annual sales of circa A$450 million
Distribution

Manufacturing


New PPG Group
PPG's strategy is to become market leader in the high growth industrial & flexible packaging segment

- A diversified distribution company, providing innovative, industrial, flexible and rigid packaging solutions for a group of blue chip clients and a broad range of SME
- Services FMCG, industrial and logistics markets, amongst others through the provision of primary and secondary packaging solutions
- Pro-Pac has distribution facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth supplemented by 6 manufacturing sites
- Over 24 years operating history

- Australia's largest specialist manufacturer and distributor of flexibles, film, wrap and associated products
- Services both agricultural and industrial markets focusing on Australia's leading FMCG, food, retail customers
- Established in 1982: 34+ years operating experience
- Manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth in Australia, and Auckland NZ with growing export capability
PPG GROUP PRODUCT MIX/SALES



Australian Packaging Industry Overview
Pro-Pac is a leading player in the $2.2 billion Flexible Packaging segment


Growth opportunities in Flexible Packaging
- PPG's future growth will largely be driven by the flexibles market:
- Demand expected to grow 47% over next 10 years (CAGR 4%)1 . Underpinned by favourable consumer trends:
- Shift towards convenience packaging particularly (eg. pre-sliced carrots in bags)
- Move towards unitisation to reduce product wastage
- Move towards shrink wrap as a substitute for crates and boxes (eg; beer & dairy markets)
- Modified atmosphere packaging helps teduce food wastage and increase product lifespan in supply chain (ie: fresh produce)
- If you move it you must secure it! (eg: pallet wrapping, stretch hoods etc)
- Improve brand awareness (eg: printed bags, shrink wrap, etc)


Strategy for Growth
Post merger, PPG is a vertically integrated industry leader in industrial & flexible packaging
| Strong platform | Target resilient | Extended capability; | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| for growth | sectors | greater efficiency | consolidation |
| •Flexible & Industrialpackaging markets•World-class manufacturingand proven productinnovation capability•Opportunities forgeographic expansion | •Key market sectorsinclude horticultural,agricultural, protein,industrial & beverage•Requirement for localonshore processing•Favourable consumertrends -increasedunitisation, conveniencepackaging, online,product quality | •Combination of PPG'sdistribution and IPG'smanufacturing delivers ahighly efficient andseamless packagingsystem•Complimentary blue-chipcustomer base•Significant cost synergiesand cross sellingopportunities | •Opportunity to driveconsolidation andestablish leadershipposition•Bolt-on acquisitionopportunities, strongM&A pipeline•Building a uniquecompetitive advantage |

PPG Shareholder value creation


H1 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Industrial & Flexibles segment
(includes Integrated Packaging Group)
- Revenues up 48.1% to $127 million1.
- EBITDA up 27.6% to $7.2m million1.
- Volumes up in food, industrial & FMCG
- Agricultural volumes impacted by unfavourable weather conditions
- Operating margins down with Ag stock production not selling through
- Commissioned new 5 layer co-extruder into Kewdale plant
- Beverage market continues to expand
- Increased opportunities in fresh produce packaging
- Red meat packaging market remains subdued, chicken volumes steady
- New merchandising focus in distribution beginning to extract improved returns
- Commissioning new high speed flexographic printer into Chester Hill plant
- Online sales strategy to commence in H2 2018




Rigid segment
- Revenues stable at $30.9 million
- EBITDA up 16.8% to $4.4 million
- Operating margins expanded to 14.1% with improved efficiency and increased manufacturing
- Higher volumes in dairy and chemical
- Pharma and automotive markets remained flat
- Expanding market focus into personal care & cosmetics and nutraceutics & supplements
- Strategic review of Rigid segment underway



- Integration synergies ahead of target
- Phase 1 = $2.0 million annualised savings, includes best buy and optimisation opportunities. Achieved & implemented.
- Phase 2 synergies, focusing on consolidation and rationalization has already identified additional $3.0 million pa savings. Implementation planning is underway, early benefits to begin flowing from June 2018.
- Overall cost synergies ahead of initial targets.
- End goal is to establish lower cost base across a single operating company in distribution & manufacturing, to leverage the collective strengths of both companies.

Reconciliation from underlying EBITDA to reported EBITDA.
| $000's | |
|---|---|
| Underlying EBITDA | 9,552 |
| One off acquisition, rationalization & relocation costs: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Surplus leases and exit costs | 1,827 | ||
| Redundancy costs | 112 | ||
| Fixed asset disposals and write offs | 1,075 | ||
| Discontinued and redundant stock lines | 3,597 | ||
| Third party consultants, temporary staff & relocations | 497 | ||
| Other costs and legal fees | 2,797 | ||
| Total one off costs: | 9,905 | ||
| Reported EBITDA | ($353) |

Underlying Profit & Loss
| For the 6 months ended | 31Dec 2017*($000's) | 31Dec 2016($000's) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Revenue: | 157,969 | 116,286 | +35.8% |
| Industrial & Flexible | 127,089 | 85,787 | +48.1% |
| Rigid | 30,880 | 30,499 | +1.2% |
| EBITDA: | 9,552 | 7,336 | +30.2% |
| Industrial & Flexible | 7,160 | 5,613 | +27.6% |
| Rigid | 4,353 | 3,728 | +16.8% |
| HO / Corporate | (1,961) | (2,005) | -2.2% |
| EBITDA% | 6.0% | 6.3% | |
| Operating cash flow | 14,498 | 2,976 | +387.2% |
*Before one off acquisition, rationalization & relocation costs (See page 18 for more detail). *Results include two months of IPG

Statutory Profit & Loss
| For 6 months ended: | Consolidated31 December 2017($000's) | Consolidated31 December 2016($000's) |
|---|---|---|
| RevenueSales of goods | 157,969 | 116,286 |
| Interest income | 52 | 88 |
| Total Revenue | 158,021 | 116,374 |
| Expenses | ||
| Raw materials and consumables used | 101,626 | 77,419 |
| Employee benefits expense | 24,715 | 16,622 |
| Other expenses from ordinary activities | 9,255 | 6,255 |
| Distribution costs | 7,435 | 5,055 |
| Occupancy costs | 5,386 | 3,599 |
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 2,060 | 1,575 |
| Finance costs | 1,596 | 714 |
| Total Expenses | 152,073 | 111,239 |
| Profit before income tax expense and acquisition, rationalisation and relocation expenses | 5,948 | 5,135 |
| Acquisition, rationalisation and relocation expenses | 9,905 | 124 |
| (Loss) / Profit before income tax expenseIncome tax (benefit) / expense | (3,957)(784) | 5,0111,535 |
| (Loss) / Profit after income tax expense for the half year | (3,173) | 3,476 |
| Other comprehensive incomeItems that will be subsequently recycled through profit & loss | ||
| Cash flow hedgesGain / (loss) taken to equity | (869) | 1,429 |
| Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the half year | (4,042) | 4,905 |

Balance Sheet
| As at: | 31Dec 2017($00,000) | 30 Jun2017($00,000) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & equivalents | 9.9 | 12.3 | |
| Trade & other receivables | 85.9 | 37.7 | |
| Inventories | 86.9 | 35.1 | |
| PPE | 31.4 | 15.2 | |
| Intangibles | 195.7 | 71.3 | |
| Other | 21.4 | 8.3 | |
| Total assets | 431.2 | 179.9 | |
| Trade & other payables | 96.1 | 31.4 | |
| Borrowings | 95.0 | 29.1 | |
| Other | 19.1 | 5.7 | |
| Total Liabilities | 210.2 | 66.2 | |
| Net assets | 221.0 | 113.7 | |
| Net Debt | 85.1 | 16.8 |
- Balance sheet transformed following merger with IPG
- Expect leverage ratios to reduce to targeted range of 1.5x – 2.3x in FY19 (including full year contribution of IPG)

Summary & Outlook
- On track for annualised pro forma sustainable EBITDA of ~$37.7 million
- Now established a strong foundation in Industrial & Flexible market
- Further synergy cost reductions anticipated
- Well positioned to grow earnings in FY19 & beyond

1PPG & IPG combined EBITDA 2Annualised Pro-forma EBITDA, including synergies

Thank You
Pro-Pac Packaging (Aust) Pty Ltd
Building 1, 147-151 Newton Road Wetherill Park, NSW, 2164
T: (02) 8781 0500 F: (02) 8781 0599