Wacker Neuson SE Analyst conference results for Q1 2009 May 14, 2009 Dr.-Ing. Georg Sick, CEO - Mag. Günther Binder, CFO
Overview Summary Q1 2009 Financials Q1 2009 Outlook 2
Wacker Neuson SE maintained its stable financial position The Company is financially sound due to an equity ratio of over of 70 percent a positive operating cash flow a consistently low net financial debt a low gearing of appr. 7 percent. Measures to maintain strong financial position in Q1 Focused on financial solvency Endorsement of existing credit lines Reduction of working capital Capitalizing on opportunities 3
Three-month 2009 update Construction industry faces further impact on customers order patterns Economic crisis and harsh winter lead to drop in sales and first-quarter losses Sales dropped by 39.9 percent to EUR 137.3 million. EBITDA amounted EUR -12.3 million, profit for the period dropped to EUR -16.6 million. Restructuring cost of EUR 5 million impacted profits in Q1. Upturn in sales in China. Stable demand in German speaking countries. Rental business in Central and Eastern Europe up on same period last year. Measures to counteract economic downturn implemented Cost cutting measures in progress (e.g. short time work and selective lay-offs) Significant reduction of capex Administration cost reduced 4
Q1 measures to economic crisis Adhering to the long term strategy of a family owned company Focused on our core success factors Best-in-class product and service quality Proximity to customers Flexible production processes Sound financial position Global expansion Intensified cost cutting Postpone investments where possible Capacity adjustments Short-time-work since January 2009 in most European production facilities Intensified sales & distribution activities Restructuring cost impacted profit in Q1 Our goal: strengthen our competitive edge + enhance customer value + gaining market share 5
Long-term strategy: market introduction of compact class Introduction of compact class: Leveraging existing sales and service network aiming to enhance market penetration postponed important part of merger strategy -> investments Efforts in 2009 introductions: USA and Canada (14 models, high dealer interests) Only Weidemann Focus in Europe: France, Spain, Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany and South Africa Russia postponed due to current uncertainties Australia (only Weidemann/agricultural products) 6
Wacker Neuson share price in line with peer group Q1 2009 Dividend proposal at AGM (May 28, 2009): 0.19 (per share) 7
Overview Summary Q1 2009 Hydronic heaters enabling groundwork in winter Financials Q1 2009 Outlook 8
Revenues and earnings Revenues EBITDA (adjusted 1 ) 29.4 228.2-39.9% 100% Q1/2008 Q1/2009 adjusted -12.3-7.3 137.3 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 EBIT (adjusted 1 ) 19.1 Q1/2009 adjusted Q1/2008-22.6-17.6 1 Restructuring cost Q1: EUR 5 million 9
Income Statement -> PPA effects (extract) Income Statement 1,2 Q1 2009 excl. PPA PPA Q1 2009 incl. PPA Q1 2008 Incl. PPA Revenues 137.3-137.3 228.2 Gross profit 32.7 (0.9) 31.8 78.4 Gross margin (in %) 23.8-23.1 34.4 Sales costs (37.5) - (37.5) (37.4) Research and development costs (5.2) (0.8) (6.0) (6.6) Administration cost (13.3) (0.08) (13.3) (16.2) EBIT (20.8) (1.8) (22.6) 19.1 EBIT margin (in %) (15.1) - (16.4) 8.4 EBT (21.1) (1.9) (23.0) 18.5 Taxes on income 5.9 0.5 6.4 (6.0) Profit after minority interests (15.3) (1.3) (16.6) 12.3 1 PPA = Purchase Price Allocation 3 Without Other Income and Other Expense 10
Sales by business segments Regions Business segments 1 (as in %) (as in %) Asia 4.3 (2.5) Services 27.5 (17.1) Europe 78.4 (78.2) Compact Equipment 39.5 (43.1) Americas 17.3 (19.3) Light Equipment 33.0 (39.8) 1 Consolidated sales after discounts. 11
Sales by construction and agriculture industry 1 Construction Agriculture 2 166.5-56.0% 73.2 22.7 +15.8% 26.3 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 1 For total Group sales over all, Service has to be considered in addition. We refer to chart 14 Service. 2 Incl. Weidemann third parties and Kramer (CLAAS), excl. spare parts (-> Service) 12
Regions in Europe and Americas affected by crisis and harsh winter Revenues Europe Revenues Americas Revenues Asia 178.4-39.7% 107.6 Q1/2008 Q1/2009-46.0% 44.1 23.8 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 +1.7% 5.8 5.9 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Stable development in German speaking countries Decreasing business in Eastern Europe Development in agricultural business weaker Without FX-effects revenue: 50.9 % In local currency US affiliate 57.9% below previous year Ground Heaters showing positive development 5 Top 100 Product Awards Without FX-effects revenue increase of 4.5% Revenue growth in China Distribution operations in Asia intensified Building up a distribution network in India 13
Light and compact equipment sales decreased Revenues Light Equipment Revenues Compact Equipment Revenues Services 91.3-49.9% 45.7 98.8-44.6% 54.7-2.7% 39.2 38.1 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Introduction of several new products and innovations, e.g. vibratory roller, vibratory plates, efficient electric breakers Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Further decline of order backlog for compact equipment to previous year High competitors stock levels put pressure on margins Agricultural business weaker Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Stable business Start of season: positive impact on rental business increase of 22.4% up to 9.9m Good sale of used equipment Reduced investments in rental business in Central and Eastern Europe Figures before discount 14
Significant cut of investments in Q1 Capital expenditure R&D center and Headquarter in Munich (under construction) 36.6-80.0% Expansion of sales and service stations 7.3 Q1/2008 Q1/2009 Less expansion in rental investments in Central and Eastern Europe (where not in competition with clients) Introduction of compact class worldwide 15
Keeping a strong balance sheet (as in %) Equity ratio equity to total assets 77.4 77.3 Net debt +6.3% 59.0 62.7 Dec.31, 2008 Mar.31,2009 Dec.31, 2008 Mar.31, 2009 Rate of utilization of credit lines Gearing (Net debt/equity) (as in %) < 50.0 50.0 Gearing in% 7.0 (6.5) Equity in million 900.0 (911.8) Dec.31, 2008 Mar.31, 2009 (Mar.31, 2009 (Dec.31, 2008)) 16
Option for securing liquidity: reduction of working capital Working capital -1.9% 303.9 298.3 Dec.31, 2008 Mar.31, 2009 17
Positive cash flow from operating activities Cash flow statement (extract) Q1/2009 Q1/2008 EBT (22,973) 18,542 Cash flow from operating activities Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 2,914 (7,446) 14,041 10,236 37,339 47,575 (12,748) (5,386) 25,161 6,244 38,792 45,036 Free Cash flow (4,532) (18,197) 18
Overview Summary Q1 2009 Financials Q1 2009 Outlook Application of Wacker Neuson rental equipment in Frankfurt in 2/2009 19
Outlook Measures will enhance cost structure Further negative impact on sales and profit possible Investments 2009 reduced by 40% to 60m Euro, further cost cutting measures planned Focus on financial solvency, reduction of working capital, maintaining strong equity position Using financial strength to capitalize on opportunities Flatter expansion of rental business in areas without conflict with customers to Central and Eastern Europe and introduction of compact class worldwide (demo fleets, consignments, trainings) according to long-term strategy Worldwide need of infrastructure improvements, upswing in business expected no earlier than 2010 20
Financial Calendar 2009 and IR Contact Financial Calendar 2009 May 28, 2009 AGM, Munich May 29, 2009 Dividend payout August 13, 2009 Publication of half-year report 2009 November 11, 2009 Publication of nine-month 2009 Investor Relations Department Preussenstrasse 41, 80809 Munich, Germany Phone: +49 (0)89 35402 173 Fax: +49 (0)89 35402 203 ir@wackerneuson.com IR Contact 21
Disclaimer This presentation contains facts and forecasts that relate to the future development of the Wacker Neuson Group and its companies. The forecasts are estimates that we have made on the basis of all information available to us at this moment in time. Should the assumptions underlying these forecasts prove not to be correct, actual events may deviate from expectations as set forth at the present time. 22