Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference Commitment to Value JAMES S. TISCH President and Chief Executive Officer Loews Corporation June 3, 2011
Loews Corporation Our Goal is Straightforward. . . . Superior long-term stock price appreciation 50-Year Stock Price Performance from 12/31/1960 to 12/31/2010 1,000,000% Cumulative Percent Change (Log Scale) 100,000% Avg.…
Loews Corporation The Conglomerate Advantage Cash flow from subsidiaries Freedom to invest across industries Financial flexibility Transparency of publicly traded subsidiaries One class of stock 4
Loews Corporation Primary Means of Value Creation Maximizing subsidiary values Making acquisitions and investments Repurchasing stock Executing corporate transactions 5
Loews Corporation Maximizing the Value of Subsidiaries Advise on major capital and strategic initiatives Confer regularly with management teams Monitor operational and financial performance 6
CNA Financial CNAs operating and financial priorities Operating Priorities Financial Priorities Increase industry-specific technical Deliver solid operating income expertise while maintaining a broad appetite for good risk Align…
Diamond Offshore Drilling Three Newbuild Ultra-Deepwater Drillships Diamond Offshore has capitalized on industry cyclicality by upgrading its fleet at a discount during downturns Three construction contracts signed in 2011 First two…
Loews Corporation Pursuing Acquisitions and Investments Value-oriented approach Freedom to consider any industry Long-term investment horizon Careful attention to downside risks Patient investors 9
Loews Corporation Share Repurchases From 1.3 billion shares (12/31/71) to 408 million shares (04/29/11) 1,400 As part of the Lorillard Separation, 1,200 Loews acquired 93.5 million of its shares in exchange for 65.4 million…
Loews Corporation Corporate Transactions Diamond Offshore IPO Carolina Group Each Action Has Tracking Stock Increased the Value of Loews Lorillard Separation Common Stock Boardwalk IPO 11
Loews Corporation Sum of the Parts Valuation Value Per Share 55 Net 50 Cash&Inv. 10.27 Discount 45 HM 9.08 3.52 40 BWP 35 8.94 30 Total No value is included for DO 52.29 Loews Hotels 25 12.63 NYSE:L General partnership 20…
Loews Corporation 50-Year Total Return Performance Loews Stock vs. the S&P 500 Total Return from 12/31/1960 to 12/31/2010 1,000,000% Cumulative Percent Change (Log Scale) Average Annual Total Return 100,000% Loews: 17.6%…
Loews Corporation Summary We own great businesses We are patient value investors We are focused on superior long-term returns 14