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SCHOOLBLAZER LIMITED — AGM Information 2014
Jan 27, 2014
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AGM Information
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ASX code: HNG
HGL
SUPPLYING MARKET LEADING BRANDED PRODUCTS
HGL Limited
Annual General Meeting
28 January 2014
Computershare Offices,
Level 4, 60 Carrington Street,
Sydney
www.hgl.com.au
anitech
BUNJUE
HANDBOOK.COM
BLC.
COSMETICS
A
Leutenegger
HGL 1859
SPOSgroup
www.sposgroup.com
ASX code: HNG
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Strategy Plan Update
Annual General Meeting
28 January 2014
Henrik Thorup – Chief Executive Officer
anitech
BUSINESS
NEWSWEEK. CARDS
BLC.
COSMETICS
Leutenegger
HIT. 001
SPOSgroup
HGL's Business Model
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HGL is a product marketing and supply chain business of market leading brands in diversified specialist markets.








Corporate Strategy
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Corporate strategy with focus on three core objectives: Growth, Profit and Sustainability (GPS).
Phase is to rebuild foundations.
- Arrest revenue decline, maintain gross margins and improve operational efficiency.
Phase is establishing the future industry footprint.
- HGL must participate in attractive industries with long-term growth prospects.
Phase is leveraging foundations and new industry footprint.
- Leverage Phase One and Two in delivering enhanced Revenue and Profit growth.
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Business Unit Sales Growth Plan
Transformation
New Products to
New Markets
Adjacent
New Products to
Existing Markets
Core
Existing Products to
Existing Markets

anitech




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Business Unit Contribution to HGL

- Business Unit EBIT result excluding One-Offs
Source: Figures based on financial accounts of 30 September 2013
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HGL Industry Footprint

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Source: Figures based on IBIS World statistics 2012 and other research.
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Things we have achieved so far……
- FY13 Underlying EBIT result marginally ahead of last year
- Working capital reduction of $7.0m
- Positive cash flow from operations
- Increased gross margin by 1.5% across the HGL Group
- Divestment of two non-core JV companies (BOC & XLN)
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- EBIT result excluding One-Offs
- Source: Figures based on financial accounts of 30 September 2013
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Things we have achieved so far...
- Arrested previous significant losses in SPOS Group
- Substantially streamlined operations in Anitech, SPOS & Leutenegger
- New CEO’s appointed in BLC Cosmetics, SPOS and Leutenegger
- Expanded HGL executive team with appointment of COO
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Source: Figures based on financial accounts of 30 September 2013
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Challenges in our Business ...
- Recent AUD exchange rate volatility
- Future GDP growth prospects of average 2.5% to 3.0% per annum
- Increasing wage levels and declining productivity rates
- Difficulty in attracting best-in-class talent in wholesale sector
- Pricing pressure from large scale retailers in selected sectors
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Our Current Priorities
- Rebuild profitability levels in underperforming business units
- New business development initiatives and top line growth
- Invest in staff development and high performance culture
- Commence pursuit of strategic acquisitions
ASX code: HNG
HGL
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HGL Limited
GPS Strategy Plan (Growth, Profit & Sustainability)
28 January 2014
Henrik Thorup – Chief Executive Officer
anitech
BUNITE INNOVAS, CLAFIS
BLC. COSMETICS
Leutenegger EYE 1891
SPOSgroup
ASX code: HNG
SUPPLYING MARKET LEADING BRANDED PRODUCTS
Disclaimer
Statements contained in this presentation, particularly those regarding possible or assumed future performance and outcomes, projected growth of the company, industry growth or other trend projections are or may be forward looking statements. Such statements relate to future events and expectations and therefore involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward looking statements.
anitech
BUNITE
MARKETING, CLAIMS
BLC
COSMETICS
Leutenegger
HIT. 001
Sposgroup