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Past performance is no guide to future performance and persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser.
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Bulmers Ltd of Clonmel, Ireland, a company within the C&C Group, owns the trade mark BULMERS® in the Republic of Ireland. Bulmers Ltd is not connected with HP Bulmer Ltd of Hereford, UK. BULMERS ® Original Vintage Cider produced by Bulmers Ltd of Clonmel, Ireland is sold outside the Republic of Ireland under the name MAGNERS® Original Irish Cider.
C&C will not comment on current trading or provide any material new information during the course of today's events
For further information see www.candcgroupplc.com
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Benefits from 'Savoury to Sweet' trend
Craft & Traditional
Refreshing, Natural & Gluten Free
Flavour variants
'Unisex beer'
Cider | Sustained Category GrowthSlide 5
Top 10 Cider Markets KHL - 2014 (F) Trend 2011-20140 4000 8000
-100% 0% 100% 200% 300%
United Kingdom
South Africa USA Australia Argentina Spain France Germany
R o Ireland
Finland
Source: Canadean
Core Markets | Brand Led Wholesaler Model Ireland and ScotlandSlide 6
Direct Route to Market Superior Customer Service Local Market Knowledge
Strong Brand Portfolio
Ireland & Scotland (FY 2014)
74%
74% of Op. profit
16% growth
Ireland & Scotland
Combine to provide strong and sustainable earnings & free cashflow
Core Markets | Brand Led Wholesaler ModelSlide 7
Brand strength - must stock status
Support commercial investment
Pricing approach - free trade vs. other channels
Customer lending
Customer service
Feet on street
Evolution to brand led wholesaler
Strengthen route to market
Multi beverage revenue opportunities
International Markets | Growth Opportunity Export Markets (excluding USA)Slide 8
Exporting to 47 countries; export volumes +11% in
FY2014
USAQuality, stable wholesaler network, new cidery, new packaging and commercial initiatives in place
Re-based expectations of growth but market remains
attractive and dynamic
Strong Cash Generation Delivering ReturnsSlide 9
€493m FCF generated over 5 years: 67% EBITDA conversion
- €121m returned via dividend
- €81m debt reduction
- Net Debt/EBITDA < 1x
Effective capital deployment has delivered:
- EBITDA CAGR of 11%
- EBIT growth from €90m (FY10) to €127m (FY14)
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Strong cash generation capability and balance sheet
Evolution of business model in core markets
International growth opportunity
Shareholder value orientation - aligned interests
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