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A. Schulman, Inc. Overview A. Schulman, Inc. (SHLM) is an international supplier of designed and engineered plastic compounds, color concentrates, and size reduction services, which are used in a variety of consumer, packaging,…
SHLM Investment Highlights Specialty chemical and attribute provider of masterbatch solutions, niche engineered plastics, custom color technologies, specialty powders and size reduction Global footprint to maximize growth…
SHLM Milestones Joe Gingo named Chairman, President & CEO in January 2008 Transformation of strategy to exit low-margin business Opened Formation innovation of global centers management Polynnova Masterbatch CORPORATE team…
Five Product Families Custom Performance Colors (CPC) Custom matched color concentrates for wide range of applications in personal care & hygiene, consumer packaged goods, and outdoor recreational equipment manufactured in…
SHLM Product Family Mix Revenue FY 2013 FY 2007 17% 34% 32% 35% 15% 7% 7% Less than 26% 26% *1% Masterbatch Solutions Specialty Powders Custom Performance Colors Distribution Engineered Plastics * Represents an…
SHLM Key Markets - Food will continue to be the biggest end use in global packaging - Flexible packaging expected CAGR of 3.8%; rigid packaging expected CAGR of 4.1% Other , 18% CAGRs = 2010-2015; source - Growth trend continues…
A. Schulmans Strategy Custom Perf. Be the 1 Global Manufacturer Colors & Favored consolidator in highly fragmented market Masterbatch Judicious acquisitions to speed entry into adjacent markets and geographic extension Solutions Focus…
A. Schulmans Current Portfolio Masterbatch & Engineered Plastics & Specialty Powders (non-roto) Specialty Powders (roto) Niche/ Niche/ Specialty (8B in defensible space) Specialty (6B in defensible space) Broad Broad NatPet JV…
Top Priorities Safety We believe that safety encompasses high achievement in quality and productivity. We have a keen eye on keeping our safety and quality standards high to ensure we optimize productivity at all facilities. Smart…
Growth Playbook Front End Collaboration Partners Four Innovation Centers New Products Adjacent Markets Enhancing Mix Bernard Rzepka, EVP & COO - discussed innovation at the opening of A. Schulman Cross Selling Academy in Kerpen,…
Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions The Perrite Group (Sept. 3 / Purchase price 52M / Estimated annual revenues of 140M) Furthers strategic expansion of Custom Performance Color and Engineered Plastics businesses in APAC segment Expected to…
Strategic Transformation Explore additional specialty chemical growth platforms Seek alternative chemistry opportunities that complement our core competencies Opportunistically add to plastics business if presented with geographic,…
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Financial Strength & Flexibility Track Record of Continued Cash Generation From Operations Generated 84 million of cash flow from operations in FY13, and combined with FY12, Company generated 183 million in cash flow over the past 2…
SHLM Investment Highlights Specialty chemical and attribute provider of masterbatch solutions, niche engineered plastics, custom color technologies, specialty powders and size reduction Global footprint to maximize growth…
Global Manufacturing Footprint Americas Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Akron, Ohio Bornem, Belgium Batu Pahat, Malaysia North Canton, Ohio Opglabbeek, Belgium Johor, Malaysia Allentown, Pennsylvania Givet,…
Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation Three months ended November 30, 2013 2012 Unaudited (In thousands, except per share data) Net income attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.: GAAP, as reported 15,071 11,779 Income (loss) from discontinued…
Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Income from continuing operations before taxes 18,460 43,473 66,139 66,827 53,732 Adjustments (pretax): Depreciation and amortization 22,269…