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TABCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED AGM Information 2015

Oct 28, 2015

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AGM Information

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2015 Annual General Meeting

Chairman's address

Tabcorp is a leading Australian gambling entertainment company

An ASX Top 100 company

  • Diversified across Wagering and Media, Gaming Services and Keno
  • Holding long-term licences in Australia's most attractive markets
  • A portfolio of iconic Australian brands, with market-leading positions
  • Operating a unique multi-product, multi-channel model
  • Recognised as a global industry leader in responsible gambling

2015 financial year performance

A successful year for Tabcorp

  • Statutory Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) \$334.5 million, up 157.5%
  • NPAT from continuing operations before significant items \$171.3 million, up 14.7%
  • Full year dividends of 20 cents per share, fully franked
  • Special dividend of 30 cents per share, fully franked
  • Increase in target dividend payout ratio for FY16 to 90% of NPAT before amortisation of the Victorian Wagering & Betting Licence

Returns to racing and the community

Tabcorp's operations create significant value for our stakeholders

  • Returns to the racing industry \$773 million, up 5.2%
  • Gambling taxes \$460 million, up 4.6%

Strategic Achievements in FY15

Tabcorp made progress in advancing its strategic agenda

  • ACTTAB successfully integrated into Tabcorp's operations
  • NSW and Victorian thoroughbred media rights arrangements finalised
  • TGS' NSW presence expanded
  • Keno transformed, with new brand and commencement of jackpot pooling

Wagering industry regulation

A well-regulated wagering industry is in everyone's interests

  • The Federal Government has announced a review into illegal offshore wagering
  • Wagering laws and regulations need to be modernised and upheld
  • The current regulatory framework is inadequate
  • Industry needs a level playing field in the digital era

Wagering industry regulation

Tabcorp's areas of focus for a modernised Australian wagering industry

  • Wagering operators should be licensed in Australia to take bets from Australian residents
  • The NT-licensed corporate bookmakers should pay a fair amount of wagering tax
  • The approach to regulation and enforcement needs to be addressed
  • The offering of live betting on sport through digital channels
  • The proliferation of gambling advertising
  • The offering of credit by corporate bookmakers

Legal proceedings

  • AUSTRAC Statement of Claim
  • Defence filed in accordance with the court timetable
  • Committed to achieving the highest standards of regulatory compliance
  • Well advanced on a program of works that seeks to deliver compliance systems and processes that are best-in-class
  • Case expected to be heard in September 2016
  • Claim against the State of Victoria
  • High Court appeal to be heard on 10-12 November 2015

Conclusion

Tabcorp entered FY16 a stronger company

  • Tabcorp is well placed to deliver profitable growth and attractive shareholder returns into the future
  • We are focused on investing in the customer experience
  • Giving customers the best products, services and channels
  • Further integration of our retail, digital and media assets

Managing Director and CEO's address

2015 in review

FY15 was a successful year for Tabcorp

  • Statutory Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) \$334.5 million, up 157.5%
  • NPAT from continuing operations before significant items \$171.3 million, up 14.7%
  • Revenue \$2,155.5 million up 5.7%
  • Increased returns to shareholders

Wagering and Media

A strong Wagering & Media performance underpinned FY15

  • FY15 EBITDA \$375.8 million, up 7.2%
  • FY15 product and channel highlights
  • Total TAB racing revenue up 5.1%
  • TAB Sports revenue up 16.2%
  • Media revenue up 6.2%
  • Digital turnover up 17.8%
  • Positive indicators of customer engagement
  • Total TAB active customer base up 12%
  • More than 300,000 TAB Rewards members

Gaming Services

Tabcorp Gaming Solutions is evolving into a growing and important business

  • FY15 EBITDA \$67.6 million, up 0.9%
  • Expanded in Victoria and NSW
  • 84% of Victorian base contracted through to 2022 (up from 75% in FY14)

Keno

The transformation of the brand and customer experience is giving Keno new energy

  • FY15 EBITDA \$66.4 million, down 8.0%
  • Investments made in the Keno brand, product and digital capability
  • Recent re-launch of the brand is gaining traction

Capital position

Tabcorp continues to have a well diversified debt-structure

  • Refinanced \$400m facility, extending maturity profile of debt facilities
  • Gross Debt to EBITDA 2.1x at 30 June 2015
  • Strength of balance sheet supports increase in FY16 target dividend payout ratio

Tabcorp in the community

We seek to connect with the community

  • Tabcare program continued in 2015
  • Partnering with Conservation Volunteers, FareShare, OzHarvest and The Pyjama Foundation
  • A new three-year partnership with National Jockeys Trust

We are focused on making Tabcorp a great place to work

We are building a culture that values diversity and inclusion

  • Achieved 2015 target of at least 33% females in senior management roles
  • Re-set target to 40% by 2018
  • Ensured a strong health and safety culture
  • Improved employee engagement levels

1Q16 Revenue

Revenue 1Q16 (\$m) 1Q15 (\$m) Change on pcp
Wagering & Media 461.3 458.0 0.7%
Gaming Services 26.4 25.1 5.2%
Keno 55.8 54.3 2.8%
Group 543.5 537.4 1.1%

Note: Refer to separate ASX release issued 29 October 2015.

FY16 Priorities

Tabcorp has a clear set of priorities in FY16

  • Wagering & Media: Further integration of retail, digital and media assets; product innovation
  • Gaming Services: Improving existing venue performance and further expansion
  • Keno: Progress brand and product transformation, jackpot pooling in Queensland and implementation of digital strategy
  • Well-positioned to continue to drive performance, maintain expense discipline and deliver 14% ROIC by FY17