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Creating a Uniquely Global and Integrated Infrastructure Group 1 October 2017

Agenda 1. Transaction Overview 2. Rationale for the Combination 3. Profile of the New HOCHTIEF 4. Key takeaways for ACS 2

Strategic Rationale for the Transaction ACS, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios S.A., through its subsidiary HOCHTIEF, has launched a public tender offer for 100% share capital of Abertis 1. Creating a Uniquely Global and Integrated Infrastructure Group around HOCHTIEF World leading industrial platform 2. Enhancing ACS financial structure and reducing its risk profile Investment Grade in both ACS & HOCHTIEF 3. Increasing total return to shareholders DPS HOT x4 Δ EPS ACS > 20% 3

Key Offer Terms Transaction Structure Offer Consideration Conditions Funding of the Transaction Share issuance Voluntary tender offer for the entire issued share capital of Abertis (a) : Cash offer price of 18.76 per share represents: Premium of 33% to Abertis 3 month VWAP 13 April 2017 (b) Premium of 26% to Abertis 1 month VWAP 13 April 2017 (b) Premium of 14% to the existing cash offer announced on 15 May 2017 (c) Share alternative consideration of 0.1281 HOCHTIEF shares for each Abertis share: Limited to 24,791,216 new HOCHTIEF shares The newly issued HOCHTIEF shares will be listed immediately as ordinary shares post transaction Minimum acceptance of 50%+1 share of total Abertis share capital Acceptance of the share component offered to Abertis shareholders as share alternative Minimum of 24,791,216 new HOCHTIEF shares accepted Necessary approvals from regulatory and antitrust authorities Transaction supported by fully underwritten debt facilities with an average estimated cost of ~2% Financing structured to maintain solid investment grade rating Share component of offer funded through an in-kind issuance of new shares by HOCHTIEF at 3 month VWAP ( 146.42 per share) ACS waived subscription rights to support share issuance Parallel cash capital increase for HOCHTIEF minorities at 3 month VWAP ( 146.42 per share) Listing HOCHTIEF has the intention to promote the delisting of Abertis shares It is intended that the Combined Company will be a listed entity on the Frankfurt stock exchange (a) Amounting total of 990.4 million shares. (b) Being the last business day prior to speculation regarding a potential takeover approach. (c) Tender offer announcement communicated to the CNMV as at 15 May 2017. (d) Estimated average annual cost of debt assuming refinancing of bridge facilities. Note: Here and throughout the presentation the combination of HOCHTIEF and Abertis is defined as the Combined Company. 4

Capital Structure and Funding Total consideration of 18.58 bn (assuming a 100% acceptance) 1.49 bn 3.63 bn 1.02 bn 18.58 bn 12.44 bn Remaining financing needs i. Bridge financing to proceeds from divestments ii. Remaining run-rate debt facilities (specific instruments to be determined) Total offer consideration ABE treasury stock In-kind capital increase to ABERTIS shareholders Cash capital increase to HOCHTIEF minority shareholders Remaining financing needs 5

Shareholding Structure After Completion The transaction contemplates the acquisition by HOCHTIEF of 100% of ABERTIS and the subsequent merger in a New HOCHTIEF, listed in Frankfurt that will control the businesses and activities of both companies Current structure Abertis acquisition Post merger La Caixa 22.3% ABERTIS Other shareholders 75.8% ACS 71.7% HOCHTIEF Minority shareholders 28.3% ACS Minority shareholders ACS ABERTIS former shareholders HOCHTIEF Minority sh. 100% 100% Shares issue New debt HOCHTIEF Capital increase <50% Nueva HOCHTIEF >50.0% 100% ABERTIS HOCHTIEF Actividades ABERTIS ABERTIS Actividades HOCHTIEF 6

Agenda 1. Transaction Overview 2. Rationale for the Combination 3. Profile of the New HOCHTIEF 4. Key takeaways for ACS 7

Creating a Uniquely Global and Integrated Infrastructure Group A Leading Greenfield Infrastructure Developer The World s Largest Brownfield Concessions Operator 1 2 3 4 A strategic, value creating project: HOCHTIEF s global positioning as a top-tier infrastructure group and leading greenfield PPP project developer focused on high-growth markets, complements and strengthens Abertis, the world s largest toll road operator, by providing a growth platform to expand its mature brownfield concessions portfolio and perpetuating the concessions portfolio duration Combined group s financial capacity to drive substantially increased investment and enhanced shareholder remuneration, whilst maintaining a strong balance sheet, investment-grade rated NPV of synergies estimated in the range of 6.0bn 8.0bn, generated mainly by obtaining a significantly larger share of expanding PPP investment opportunities in high-growth N. American & Australian markets as well as Europe; pipeline of 200bn in currently identified projects for 2018 2021 Substantial value creation and EPS accretion to drive sustainably increased shareholder remuneration; dividend payout ratio targeted to increase towards 90% 8

1 Value Generation throughout the Infrastructure Life-Cycle HOCHTIEF s longstanding expertise as a greenfield developer ideally suited for a combination with Abertis Tendering/ Development Construction Ramp-up Deployment of equity as lead-investor in consortiums with partners Operation and Maintenance 1 3 years 3 5 years 20 40 years 4 8 years GREENFIELD Double-digit IRR De-risking of future project cash flows BROWNFIELD Single-digit IRR Integration drives generation of value throughout the life of an infrastructure concession: sponsorship, design and planning, finance, construction, operation and maintenance and, if applicable, eventual asset rotation HOCHTIEF s greenfield development expertise, relationship with grantors in local markets and experience in PPPs to complement Abertis' brownfield profile and provide a visible growth path for the combined group 9

1 Value Generation throughout the Infrastructure Life-Cycle Unique Platform to Perpetuate Growth Integrated approach to projects Expertise in identifying attractive projects and DBFO (a) knowhow drives HOCHTIEF s strong, consolidated position as a leading greenfield developer and partner of choice Reduced number of competitors due to project complexity and high bidding costs HOCHTIEF greenfield model: a differentiating factor in PPP project development HOCHTIEF PPP Model Sponsor PPP Contractor Operator (O&M) HOCHTIEF and Abertis strengthen their business profiles by building on each other s core capabilities JV JV JV Interests aligned, in terms of returns and risks, providing clients and HOCHTIEF with security in execution Deployment of equity as minority investor (10% 25%) in consortia; limitation driven by balance sheet HOCHTIEF + Abertis Leverages on a larger scale the integrated model already operated by HOCHTIEF Increased equity investment in projects supported by strong cash flow generation from Abertis Up to 50% equity participation Poised to benefit from increasing infrastructure developments and PPPs Builds on (i) HOCHTIEF s greenfield capabilities and geographic footprint, with (ii) Abertis brownfield expertise HOCHTIEF to act as a greenfield project feeder of new infrastructure concessions for Abertis, guaranteeing a visible growth path Abertis reinforces the profile as the go-to partner for the operation of concessions, which in turn also enhances HOCHTIEF proposition in project tendering The operation of projects developed under PPP will drive the extension of the concessions portfolio duration Unmatched and sustainable growth profile to develop and operate PPP concession projects (a) Design, build, finance and operate PPP infrastructure projects. 10

1 Value Generation throughout the Infrastructure Life-Cycle Supported by a Significant PPP Pipeline of Identified Concession Projects Greenfield PPP Infrastructure Market Opportunities Selected Projects Greenfield PPP tender pipeline, identified by project for the period 2018 2021, currently amounts to c. 200bn Historical tendering success ratio of ~30% (higher in certain geographies) Projects Location Type Contract Value (bn, local) Award Year 1 WestConnex (51%) Sydney (AUS) Road 9.3 2018 2 Cross River Rail Brisbane (AUS) Railway 4.6 2018 3 Gordie Howe Ontario (CAN) Road 2.4 2018 (a) 4 Sydney Metro West Sydney (AUS) Railway 11.5 2019 Greenfield PPP Projects Pipeline (2018 2021) 5 RER Packages 2&3 Ontario (CAN) Railway 9.0 2019 6 Western Harbour Tunnel Sydney (AUS) Road 6.8 2019 25% 25% 10% ~ 200bn 12% 88% 7 California High Speed Rail 1 California (US) Railway 4.0 2019 8 9 Lower Thames Crossing Tunnel Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal HFR Kent/Essex (Ul) Road 3.3 2019 Canada Railway 4.0 2020 10 Gateway Tunnel NY (US) Road 6.0 2021 11 Toronto-Kitchener-London HSR Canada Railway 6.0 2021 12 I-285 ML Georgia (US) Road 4.2 2021 13 Project Clean Lake Ohio (US) Water 3.0 2021 40% Transport Infrastructure Social / Other PPP Tender Pipeline HOCHTIEF s PPP tender pipeline provides the growth engine for the Combined Company Significant PPP infrastructure project awards expected going forward, representing actionable opportunities Greater share of value will be captured from an identified 200bn 2018 2021 PPP pipeline by deploying more capital Note: Australian pipeline also includes projects in New Zealand. 11

2 Investment Grade Rated Capital Structure that Supports Future Growth Adequate leverage and comfortable liquidity and credit ratios post transaction Overview Acquisition Debt Maintaining a robust capital structure is a strategic priority for HOCHTIEF, which has significantly strengthened its balance sheet in recent years Financing and capital structure designed with room to support the future growth of the business Structured in order to retain investment grade rating post transaction Acquisition financing optimises the additional debt capacity available at Abertis on a standalone basis without compromising the investment grade credit rating of HOCHTIEF Acquisition facilities include bridge and term loans in an aggregate amount of up to 13.5bn net of treasury shares Competitive financing package obtained at an average annual cost of around 2% (a) Pro-Forma Leverage Target net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.7x by 2019 Pro-forma net debt to EBITDA ratio as of 31 December 2017 of 4.8x (b) As of 31-Dec-17 Combined Company ND/EBITDA 2017E (b) 4.5x (1.0x) 4.8x Sound capital structure and attractive credit profile, driven by subsequent deleveraging and a cost of capital optimization (a) (b) Estimated average annual cost of debt assuming refinancing of bridge facilities. Net Debt excluding hybrid equity credit and bridge to disposals. Net of treasury shares. 12

3 Strong Value Creation from Synergies NPV of 6.0bn 8.0bn The following synergies have been identified as a consequence of the combination of HOCHTIEF and Abertis: I II Greenfield Project Developments (NPV 4.0bn 6.0bn) O&M of New Concessions (NAV 1bn) Development of greenfield projects and operation of the associated concessions Increased equity investment in each concession (no consolidation) Additional O&M income obtained from expanding brownfield portfolio Assumed run-rate of 8.0bn in concession wins p.a. (out of a pipeline of ~ 50bn p.a.), implies ~ 1bn of equity investment annually and 6.0x 7.0x current levels Modelled phasing: 2.0bn in 2018, 4.0bn in 2019, 6.0bn in 2020, 8.0bn from 2021 onwards Projects with 4-yr construction and 20-yr concession period Superior returns driven by de-risking through construction and ramp-up phases Value creation from new projects Captures 50% of the additional income (50% ownership per project) Synergy value of 6.0 8.0bn III Cost Optimisation (NAV 1bn) Cost optimisation achieved as a reduction of COGS and SG&A Improved margins from new business model Phasing: run-rate savings achieved in 4 years Synergy generation supported by: HOCHTIEF management team s experience and track record in PPP portfolio ramp-up and integration of construction & infrastructure companies HOCHTIEF management-driven turnaround since 2012 Strong value creation with significant synergies to be captured by the shareholders of the Combined Company 13

4 Attractive Dividend Policy Improved dividend profile with shareholder-focused remuneration policy Dividend Policy Dividend payout ratio targeted to increase towards 90% from FY 2018 Significantly enhanced and sustainable dividend policy supported by strong visibility of long-term cash flows as a result of an integrated business model Dividend Yield Major uplift in dividend yield to a high single-digit percentage p.a. (a) Active Capital Allocation Policy Intention to potentially return excess capital (from divestments/others) to shareholders 14 (a) Based on the share price as of 18 October 2017.

Agenda 1. Transaction Overview 2. Rationale for the Combination 3. Profile of the New HOCHTIEF 4. Key takeaways for ACS 15

Combined Company Key Figures Combined Company Financials (2016) Revenues by Geography Sales EBITDA Combined Company 19.9bn + 4.9bn 24.8bn 1.1bn + 3.2bn 4.3bn Europe 20% Key Countries: - Germany (HOCHTIEF) - France and Spain (Abertis) Australia/ APAC 30% Key Countries: - Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong (HOCHTIEF) Americas 50% Key Countries: - U.S. and Canada (HOCHTIEF) - Chile and Brazil (Abertis) EBIT Employees Countries 0.8bn + 1.9bn 2.8bn 53,505 + 15,428 68,933 31 14 40 Contract Mining, Service and Project Management 12% Satellites 4% EBITDA by Business Construction 13% - Transportation - Toll Roads - Tunnels/Bridges - Railways - Social & Urban Infrastructure - Other Toll Roads 71% Note I: Combined financials as at 31 December 2016 except employees as at 30 June 2017. Note II: Unaudited Illustrative Combined Financial Information for the fiscal year 2016, corresponding to IFRS presentation, recognition and measurement methods and aligned to HOCHTIEF s presentation, imply Revenues, EBITDA and EBIT of 25.5bn, 4.6bn and 3.0bn, respectively. 16

Combined Company Geographical Presence Strong, Complementary and Diversified Presence in PPP Markets Enters the U.S. as leading contractor and leading infrastructure developer Abertis: 14 countries HOCHTIEF: 31 countries Combined Presence: 40 Countries Enters Australia as leading contractor and leading infrastructure developer HOCHTIEF core markets Abertis core markets Infrastructure and building construction, project management and PPPs Construction, contract mining, services and PPPs #1 construction and PPPs company Infrastructure and building construction, project management and PPPs #1 Toll road operator #3 Toll road operator #1 Toll road operator #3 Toll road operator Present since 1999 Present since 1983 Present since 1873 Present since 2000 Present since 1967 Present since 2006 Present since 2011 Present since 2009 17 Abertis obtains an immediate and relevant presence in high-growth PPP markets USA, Australia and Canada through HOCHTIEF, driven by stronger financial capacity of combined group

Agenda 1. Transaction Overview 2. Rationale for the Combination 3. Profile of the New HOCHTIEF 4. Key takeaways for ACS 18

Key Takeaways for ACS The transaction has the following impacts for : Strengthens capital structure Increases shareholders equity by 4.1bn once HOCHTIEF s stake is accounted for under the equity method and valued at market value Streamlines the company s capital structure by deconsolidating 12.0bn worth of liabilities Reassures Investment Grade rating with net debt in check (pro forma net debt as of 30/06/2017 of 2.3 bn) x 2.1 Shareholder s Equity By crystallizing HOCHTIEF s market value - 12.0bn Liabilities Reduction Decrease in Capital Complexity Investment Grade guaranteed Increases cash flow visibility Reduces risk profile of the cash flows and increases long term visibility Pro forma cash flow allows for greater optionality in cash deployment: c. 0.9bn Annual Regular Cash Flow Based on Bloomberg Consensus Increased shareholder remuneration Pay down debt EPS accretive from the outset HOCHTIEF additional contribution to earnings net of PPA adjustments will result in significant EPS accretion 39.3% 2017E EPS accretion and 25-35% in following years +25-35% EPS accretion From 2018 onwards Estimate of +39.3% in 2017E based on Bloomberg Consensus 19

Strengthens Capital Structure TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES 32.06 bn 32.06 bn Total Liabilities 27.0bn Total Liabilities PRO FORMA 15.0bn 6.96 bn 4.73 bn 22.87 bn 22.87 bn 13.00 bn 3.79 bn 6.86 bn Cash and ST Financial Investments Other Current Assets 13.69 bn 2.12 bn 6.87 bn Other Liabilities Trade Accounts Payables 4.58 bn 1.46 bn 6.06 bn 2.63 bn 7.49 bn 2.11 bn Other Non-current Assets Investments accounted by Equity Method Fixed Assets 3.53 bn 5.10 bn 1.35 bn 3.67 bn 3.06 bn 2.99 bn 0.07 bn 7.77 bn Short Term Financial Liabilities Long Term Financial Liabilities Minority Interests Shareholders' Equity Jun 17 PRO FORMA - Jun 17 Jun 17 PRO FORMA - Jun 17 HOCHTIEF included as an Investment accounted by Equity Method and valued at 3month VWAP 144.707/sh x 46.118 million shares Pro forma Net Debt as of 30/06/2017 of 2.25 bn 20

Increases Cash Flow Visibility PRO FORMA REGULAR CASH FLOW 2017E BLOOMBERG CONSENSUS PRO FORMA NET DEBT 2017E BLOOMBERG CONSENSUS 0.31 bn 0.46 bn 1.06 bn 0.76 bn 0.91 bn 1.64 bn 0.58 bn Net Income (ACS) -72% Net Income (HOT) (1) +46% Dividends (New HOCHTIEF, pro forma) Regular Cash Flow (ACS, pro forma) Net Debt (ACS) -Net Debt (HOT) Net Debt (ACS, pro forma) Pro forma regular Cash Flow allows for greater optionality in Cash Flow deployment Increased shareholder remuneration Pay down debt Note: Illustrative scenario based on public information and Bloomberg Consensus estimates. (1) Assumes dividends from New HOCHTIEF pro forma at 10/sh. 21

The Transaction is highly EPS Accretive from the outset for ACS Group Euro Million 2017E Net Income - ACS (status quo) 763 EPS ( /sh) 2.43 HOCHTIEF additional contribution net of PPA adjustments 300 Net Income - ACS (pro forma) 1,063 EPS ( /sh) 3.38 EPS accretion (%) 39.3% Additional contribution of new HOCHTIEF under equity method per Bloomberg consensus estimates Increased financial expenses from acquisition debt at 2% average cost of debt Estimated PPA cost 2.43 2.61 2.82 2.88 Status Quo EPS ( /sh) Pro forma EPS ( /sh) 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E Note: Illustrative scenario based on public information and Bloomberg Consensus estimates. 22

23 Legal Disclaimer This document contains forward-looking statements on the intentions. expectations or forecasts of Grupo ACS or its management at the time the document was drawn up and in reference to various matters including. among others. its customer base. its performance. the foreseeable growth of its business lines and its overall turnover. its market share. the results of Grupo ACS and other matters relating to the Group s activities and current position. These forward-looking statements or forecasts can in some cases be identified by terms such as expectation. anticipation. proposal. belief or similar. or their corresponding negatives. or by the very nature of predictions regarding strategies. plans or intentions. Such forward-looking statements or forecasts in no way constitute. by their very nature. guarantees of future performance but are conditional on the risks. uncertainties and other pertinent factors that may result in the eventual consequences differing materially from those contained in said intentions. expectations or forecasts. ACS. Actividades de Construcción y Servicios. S.A. does not undertake to publicly report on the outcome of any revision it makes of these statements to adapt them to circumstances or facts occurring subsequent to this presentation including. among others. changes in the business of the company. in its strategy for developing this business or any other possible unforeseen occurrence. The points contained in this disclaimer must be taken fully into account by all persons or entities obliged to take decisions or to draw up or to publish opinions on securities issued by Grupo ACS and. in particular. by the analysts and investors reading this document. All the aforesaid persons are invited to consult the public documentation and information that Grupo ACS reports to or files with the bodies responsible for supervising the main securities markets and. in particular. with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV in its Spanish initials). This document contains financial information drawn up in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IRFS). The information has not been audited. with the consequence that it is not definitive information and is thus subject to possible changes in the future. The bid is not extended, whether directly or indirectly, to the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or to any other jurisdiction in which such bid might represent an infringement of the laws of that jurisdiction. The Hochtief A.G. shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States or under the applicable securities laws of Canada, Australia or Japan. Accordingly, subject to certain exceptions, the Hochtief A.G. shares may not be offered or sold within the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which this fact constitutes an infringement of the laws of that jurisdiction, or to or for the account or benefit of any person in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan.