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Strauss Group — Investor Presentation 2024
Mar 26, 2024
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STRAUSS GROUP
UPDATED STRATEGY 2024-2026
SHAI BABAD / CEO & PRESIDENT, STRAUSS GROUP / MARCH 2024

EVERYTHING WE DO IS DRIVEN BY OUR PURPOSE OF
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STRONG FUNDAMENTALS
| PEOPLE | Highly devoted and capable people with a shared sense of pride & commitment |
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| INFRASTRUCTURE | Widespread manufacturing facilities and a unique leveraged Go To Market |
| BRANDS | Strong well known and loved brands with consumer loyalty |
| PORTFOLIO | Growing, on-trend & diverse categories, geographies and partners |
A S S E T S U N I Q U E C O M P E T I T I V E E D G E


WE PLAY IN THE RIGHT CATEGORIES SUPPORTED BY LEADING POWER BRANDS

4 * Market potential refers to Brazil in Coffee category, Israel in snacks and China in POU. Snacking Including dairy, sweets & salty snacks Source: Mintel, Storenext, Euromonitor ** including China sales
snacks, Dairy WE desserts STRIVE TO OFFER A HEALTHY PORTFOLIO FOR BALANCED NUTRITION


WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A STRATEGIC JOURNEY


2023 PERFORMANCE DEMONSTRATES SOLID GROWTH BUT A DECLINE IN MARGINS vs ~11% EBIT MARGIN IN THE PAST
| Net Sales | Gross profit | EBIT | Net profit | FCF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,549m | 3,383m | 772m | 439m | 354m | |
| Net Sales | Gross | EBIT | Net profit | FCF | |
| +11% | 32.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 81.7% | |
| Growth | Gross Margin | EBIT Margin | Net Margin | Cash conversion* |
* Cash Conversion = FCF / NI THE OVERALL DECLINE IN PERFORMANCE NECESSITATES A REVIEW AND UPDATE OF STRATEGY

WHERE WE WANT TO GO
UPDATED STRATEGY – DOUBLE DOWN ON THE CORE

FUTURE READY & RESILIENT
HOW WE PLAN TO GET THERE
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RENEW THE CORE
- Optimize core categories & brands in Israel with a focus on snacking
- Optimize and maintain R&G leadership in Brazil
- Optimize and increase portfolio offering of water solutions
EXPAND & BUILD
- Build plant -based solutions & Innovation around the core in Israel
- Expand Non -R&G and beyond coffee in Brazil through M&As and organic growth
- Grow China and enter new geographies in Water
TRANSFORM
- Embark on a journey of Performance transformation
- Maintain values while adopting a high performance culture
- Optimize portfolio to focus on the core

STRATEGY WILL LEAD TO GROW CORE


STRONGER HOMEBASE BY 2026
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| Snacking company in Israel | |
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| Continuous improvement | |
| High Tech & High Touch, fit to snacking portfolio |
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| Improving engagement with communities, occasions & choices |
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We have a diverse brand portfolio that is highly snacking oriented - dairy, sweet & salty


WE PLAN TO BUILD PLANT BASED SOLUTIONS AS AN ENGINE FOR GROWTH IN ISRAEL


TASTE THE JOY OF UNIQUE CHOICE ALONG THE DAY THANKS TO A DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO IN ISRAEL

We provide unique taste with high quality that delivers joy to consumers throughout the whole day

LEAD COFFEE AND EXPAND BEYOND IN BRAZIL
| #1 | Maintain No.1 position in Coffee | |||
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| Increase share of Non- R&G sales by 2026 |
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| ~200K | 2026 Customers in Brazil, 3X vs 2021 |
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| Growth and profitability |
Continuous improvement |
EXPAND NON-R&G AND BEYOND COFFEE THROUGH M&A AND ORGANIC GROWTH
28% Out of Total SG Sales*
Increase Non-R&G activities & Beyond coffee

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DOUBLE DOWN ON PRODUCTIVITY TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY

28%
Out of Total SG Sales*
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INTERNATIONAL WATER PLAYER
#1
Leadership position in China & Israel Point of Use market by 2026
Geographic expansion
Plant the seeds for geographic expansion in 2026 and beyond
profitability
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Continuous improvement Growth &
Multi-product portfolio Product portfolio

FUTURE READY AND RESILIENT – TRANSFORM THE COMPANY
| Enhance values and pursue higher People performance-oriented culture |
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| ~300-400M | Productivity via Performance transformation as of 2026 |
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| 5-7% | Yearly investment to drive technology, quality and operational excellence in the core |
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| Rotation | Optimize portfolio through divestiture and M&A to align with strategy |
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| ~10% | Of portfolio will be turned around (underperforming - Sabra and Sweet Snacks) |
WE WILL FOSTER A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CULTURE
FOCUS ON EXECUTION & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Can-do approach
- Disagree & commit
- Strive for excellence
- Fast decision making
- Adaptive to changes
NURTURE TALENT STRENGTHEN OUR VALUES
- Right people in the right places
- Leadership for ongoing change
- Upskilling and reskilling
- Purpose-driven
- Caring and inclusive
- Employee experience for joy, belonging and inspiration
CULTURE TRANSFORMATION WILL BOOST PERFORMANCE
WE HAVE EMBARKED ON A TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
A 360 PERFORMANCE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY & CAPABILITIES


WE PLAN TO INCREASE INVESTMENTS IN THE COMING 3 YEARS



THIS REQUIRES US TO OPTIMIZE THE PORTFOLIO FOR INCREASED FOCUS AND DOUBLING DOWN ON THE CORE
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Limit investments in non-core activities
Divest underperforming activities that 3cannot be turned around
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Turnaround underperforming activities, with a clear path to profitability

Maintain a clear strategic rationale for keeping non-core activities
WHERE WE STRIVE TO BE: GOALS FOR 2026


WE STRIVE TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY AND ON THE ENVIRONMENT
| ENVIRONMENT | SOCIAL | GOVERNANCE | ||
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| 6 2 0 2 |
▪ ▪ HOME BASE |
100% electricity from renewable sources by 2030 Reducing food waste |
▪ Significant investments in a dedicated farmers fund ▪ Aiding Underrepresented communities ▪ Provide food to people in need |
▪ One global sustainability agenda and targets ▪ Increase number of women |
| Y B S E I T I R O I |
▪ INTERNATIONAL WATER |
Reduce plastic by replacing single-use plastic bottles |
▪ Water bars donation |
in leadership positions ▪ Maintain top-tier Maala ESG rankings |
| R P G S E |
BRAZIL COFFEE & BEYOND |
▪ Optimize Packaging ▪ Expand energy efficiency ▪ Reduce operational Waste ▪ Reduce Gas Emissions |
▪ Expand hiring of local suppliers ▪ Develop the Coffee Chain through impact initiatives |

ACTION PLAN FOR 2026
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C O M P E T I T I V E E D G E

S T R AT E G Y
RENEW THE CORE
- ✓ Optimize core categories & brands in Israel with a focus on snacking
- ✓ Optimize and maintain R&G leadership in Brazil
- ✓ Optimize and increase portfolio offering of water solutions
EXPAND & BUILD
- ✓ Build plant-based solutions & Innovation around the core in Israel
- ✓ Expand Non-R&G and beyond coffee in Brazil through M&A's and organic growth
- ✓ Grow China and Enter new geographies in Water
TRANSFORM
- ✓ Embark on a journey of Performance transformation
- ✓ Maintain values while adopting a highperformance culture
- ✓ Optimize portfolio to focus on the core
TA R G E T S
ORGANIC CAGR 5% 2024-2026
10-12%
EBIT MARGIN

I DON 'T WANT TO BE THE BIGGEST, I WANT TO BE THE BEST AT WHAT WE DO "
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MICHAEL STRAUSS