Doug Rowe CMA Corporation Limited
An emerging force in responsible recycling ASX Small to Mid Caps Conference New York, 26 February 2009 Doug Rowe MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Index Who is CMA Corporation? CMA s Growth Story CMA Recycling CMA Contracting CMA EcoCycle CMA Locations CMA Financials Environmental Responsibility Strategy Update The Outlook for CMA CMA's goal is to add value through innovative and responsible metal recycling while growing an international business based around environmentally sustainable technologies
Who is CMA Corporation? Vertically integrated Australian-based recycling group Three main divisions CMA Recycling - Trading, Processing & Recycling of secondary ferrous and non-ferrous products CMA Contracting - Demolition and Remediation service CMA EcoCycle - Specialist recycler of Mercury Wastes Broad Australasian footprint 18 Sites in Australia 4 sites in New Zealand with further 9 sites throughout Singapore, Malaysia, PNG and the US Strong focus on leading edge recycling technologies
CMA s Growth Story Formed in March 2005 through the merger of Moltoni Adams and the T & T Group Listed on the ASX in July 2005 Achieved major increases in volumes and revenues through acquisitions and organic growth Completed a total of 15 business acquisitions since listing, the largest being the $40 million purchase of Southern Rocycling in July 2007 Expanded from original 4 NSW recycling sites to today s broad presence with a total of 31 sites across Australia and in NZ, PNG, Singapore, Malaysia and the US
CMA Recycling CMA focuses on differentiating itself from competitors through utilising the latest advances in recycling technology and equipment and by focusing on; and providing a higher level of service to; the industrial sector, in exchange charging a slight premium to the client Value added metal processing techniques build margins Meretec Shredding Baling Briquetting Foundry Enables greater responsiveness to individual clients requirements Continue to look for and introduce competitive advantages Significant potential for earnings growth
CMA Recycling The Difference Yards Equipment Branding Concreted with bays Waste water discharged off site goes through on site treatment Rain water stored and recycled for use on site Truck washing facilities Large undercover area s Renewal program ensures latest and most efficient operational equipment Standardisation of equipment provides greater flexibility and utilisation rates Reduced costs through standardised maintenance schedules and replacement parts Strong CMA brand adds value to our services and recognition in the market All yards, plant & equipment and staff have strong visual appearance Supplier Base Highly training procurement team focuses on providing innovative solutions to suppliers Ensures constant throughput and long term equipment utilisation Locks in clients and enables procurement team time to build stronger relationships
Meretec Vital solution to a worldwide need for an environmentally friendly and economical way to remove zinc from galvanised/coated steels Premium end products command premium prices Clean black scrap 99% pure zinc powder Annual processing capacity of approximately 100,000 tonnes Additional Meretec plant, in Chicago acquired February 2008 and currently undergoing final stages of commercialisation the world s largest above ground zinc mine
CMA Contracting CMA offers end-to-end solutions in demolition and remediation services Specialised services plant closure plans, hazardous waste removal, marine works Reputation for quality work practices and fine safety record Major source of feedstock for CMA s recycling division, creating unique vertical integration benefits Further growth opportunities in remediation services Environmental legislation creates new income streams
CMA EcoCycle EcoCycle is a specialised mercury recycling operation, for applications including: Mining by-products - treatment of high-value silver bearing ores to remove mercury contamination across a range of concentrations Fluorescent tubes and globes - enables their safe disposal and recycling Dental amalgam - removal of the mercury and recycling the silver Catalysts - removal of the mercury from various catalysts from power plants and oil refineries, and recovery of the copper content Opened new state-of-the-art plant in Melbourne in March 2008, including the largest continual flow distiller in the world Solid earnings potential supported by increased public focus on the environment Recovery of silver from X-Rays and Negative Films
Profitable New International Operations Singapore - Secondary metal processing Malaysia - Processing and export of mill residues Delivering strong contributions to the CMA group Significant potential for future growth and profitability in the 2009 annual result and beyond
CMA Locations Australia Operations No. of Locations No. of Staff Victoria 4 142 New South Wales 6 84 South Australia 1 38 Tasmania 2 37 Queensland 2 31 Northern Territory 1 18 Western Australia 2 10 TOTAL 18 360
2009 HY Financials Dec 07 Jun 08 Dec 08 Revenue 230.0 503.2 221.9 EBITDA 18.4 44.6 (34.9)* EBITDA % 8.0% 8.9% (15.8%) EBIT 13.0 33.5 (43.9) EBIT % 5.7% 6.6% (19.8%) NPAT 7.4 18.1 (36.5) NPAT % 3.2% 3.6% (16.5%) EPS 2.3 5.0 (8.3) Dividend 0.5 cps 1.0 cps - * Includes write-down for stock $12.8m, FX loss $9.7m and doubtful debts $6.3m
Three Year Summary of Metal Volumes
Summary Balance Sheet $ Million Jun 07 Jun 08 Dec 08 Total Assets 146.6 390.3 406.8 Total Liabilities 88.1 215.2 230.7 Net Assets 58.5 174.6 176.1 Working Capital 31.4 55.5 31.6 Net Debt 40.0 122.4 157.9 Gearing % 41% 42% 48% NTA cents per Share 14.0 23.9 16.9 * Gearing % = Gross Debt / (Gross Debt + Equity)
Continued Revenue Growth ASIA NZ NZ ASIA NZ AUS AUS AUS Greater relative growth in recycling defrays volatility of contracting earnings
Environmental Responsibility Continued commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through responsible recycling and participating in carbon credits Conducting environmental site audits Energy savings generated from using Meretec Meltstock compared to using coated steels Use of Green Technologies with the group that add value and support recycling Mercury bearing materials such as fluoro tubes and dental amalgam being diverted from landfill
Strategy Update Continue to integrate our newly acquired assets, we expect to realise significant scale benefits and real efficiencies and synergies across the expanded group Pursue a mixed strategy of organic and acquisitive growth to leverage our network and infrastructure base Scholz became a strategic investor in November 2008 and it is expected that further synergies and benefits will be captured from our relationship in the future Proposed Scholz Placement of 230 million shares at 21.3 cents per share raising $48.99 million to be approved at an EGM in early April 2009
The Outlook for CMA CMA has been and will continue to be very selective in our approach to acquisitions, considering opportunities that will provide CMA with new clients, a foothold in new markets and the potential to generate value for the Group Melbourne and USA Meretec Plants forecast to contribute to full year 09/10 Contracting is less than 10% of the group s revenue, so less volatility in earnings going forward Adding increased value in metal processing through upgraded equipment and machinery to deliver improved margins
An emerging force in responsible recycling Thank You from the expanding scrap metal recycler down under Doug Rowe MANAGING DIRECTOR