BIL - Annual Results Briefing: BIL - Annual Results Briefing Analysts Briefing
7 September 2000
Singapore
Introduction: Introduction BIL - A new beginning
Our vision and philosophy
Proactive and positive change
What next?
FY 2000 Results
Achieving Value - Three Case Studies
Summary
Question and answer session
What Is BIL?: What Is BIL? An international investment company
Headquartered in Singapore
Primary listing on the Singapore Exchange, with secondary listings on the London, New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges
Global portfolio of investments
Focused on opportunities in the Asia Pacific region
More than 75,000 shareholders
Our Business - A Snapshot: Our Business - A Snapshot Key Investments
Thistle Hotels
James Hardie Industries
Air New Zealand
Listed Investments
Fraser & Neave
Tasman Agriculture
Findel (was Fine Art Developments)
PBOC Holdings Inc Unlisted Investments
Sealord Group
Molokai Ranch Ltd
Bass Strait Oil Trust
Strategic Partnerships
Madrona Group
Madrona Asia
Our People: Our People CEO Greg Terry
Group CFO Andrew Shepherd
Chief Operating Officer John Green
General Counsel Mark Horton
GM Investment Hugh Gollan
GM Asia Richard Reid
GM Australia Dan OBrien
GM New Zealand Arun Amarsi
Group Treasurer Martin Buchegger
Group Financial Controller Dominic Siu
Group Investor Relations Stephen Temple
BIL - A New Beginning: BIL - A New Beginning Mission Statement
BIL will achieve investment returns substantially in excess of its cost of capital via investment in a limited portfolio of core investments in which it will take an active role to ensure value enhancing strategies are implemented and investment in strategic and portfolio investments offering substantial short term returns
This investment strategy will be supported by a superior research and analytical capability
Our Vision & Philosophy: Our Vision & Philosophy Vision
To recapture BIL’s position as a leading Asia Pacific investment company by disciplined investment in companies leveraged to 21st century growth industries, and by building a synergistically related portfolio Philosophy
BIL's primary role is as an active investor with strategic shareholdings and active investment management aimed at extracting and maximising shareholder value
What Did We Set Out To Do?: What Did We Set Out To Do? To establish a new culture focused on shareholder value and financial discipline whilst retaining the entrepreneurial ethos which had driven past successes
To deal decisively and promptly with problem and under-performing assets
To work with the management of our core assets to maximise the value of our strategic stakes in those companies; and
To re-launch BIL as an active investor in Asia and Australasia focused on undervalued companies with sound businesses leveraged to the growth opportunities offered by the information age and the wealth, discretionary incomes and leisure time it has created
The Year in Review: The Year in Review A Review of Achievements since July 1999
Achieved: July - September 1999: Achieved: July - September 1999 BIL increases shareholding in Tasman Agriculture to 66.18%
BIL announces an on-market cash share buyback for 3.3% of listed capital, or up to 100 million shares, at 50 cents per share
BIL announces issue of capital notes programme to buy back up to 300million shares, or 10% of its ordinary capital from New Zealand resident shareholders
BIL sells its remaining shares of SEA Holdings and Seabil Pacific for HK$130million
Achieved: October - December 1999: Achieved: October - December 1999 Greg Terry commences as new CEO
BIL announces new management team
Capital notes buyback programme successfully closes
BIL commits US$20million in creating a strategic alliance with Madrona Investments to invest in e-commerce and new economy businesses
BIL moves global headquarters to Singapore
BIL completes on-market cash buyback
Shareholders approve transfer of incorporation to Bermuda and BIL is re-registered in Bermuda
Graham Field files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Achieved: January - March 2000: Achieved: January - March 2000 BIL announces cash dividend of NZ 3 cents per share to be paid 31 January 2000
Air New Zealand announces conditional purchase of the 50% of Ansett Australia for A$680million from News Corporation
New management team in place
Strategic review of Sealord announced
BIL announces new division tech@BIL
First day of trading completed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Standstill on Asia Power negotiated
Interim Results announced (including write-offs)
Achieved: April - June 2000: Achieved: April - June 2000 BIL announces the sale of 16.7% ('B' shares) of its shareholding in Air New Zealand to Singapore Airlines for NZ$285million (BIL retains 30.3% holding)
Tasman Agriculture announces new strategy
Thistle management appointments announced
Air New Zealand completes takeover of Ansett Australia
BIL announces acquisition of a 6.9% stake in Singapore company Fraser & Neave
BIL subsidiary Vox Retail Group announces sale of 22 stores to Harvey Norman
Proactive & Positive Change: Proactive & Positive Change Established new culture focused on shareholder value, financial discipline & entrepreneurial ethos
Dealt decisively with problem/under-performing assets
Worked actively with management of key investments to maximise the value of strategic stakes
Re-launched BIL as an active investor in Asia and Australasia
focusing on undervalued companies with sound businesses leveraged to the growth opportunities offered by the information age
Achieved: Establishing a New Culture: Achieved: Establishing a New Culture New team in place
Key management changes
New culture
Based on discipline, best practice and the best of entrepreneurial flair
New investment strategy
In line with strategy
Disciplined approach
Targeted rates of return
Achieved: Dealing with Problem Assets: Achieved: Dealing with Problem Assets Vox
Sold 22 stores to Harvey Norman and contracted 65 stores to Betta Stores Ltd
Retain franchise rights to Chandlers & Archie Martin Vox brands for remaining 36 stores
No further cash out
Complete exit June 01 Asia Power
Plant went operational in June 2000
Sale process continues
No further cash to be injected by BIL
Achieved: Dealing with Problem Assets: Achieved: Dealing with Problem Assets Graham Fields (GFI)
Chapter 11
Molokai
New strategy close to finalisation
Negotiations with new partners underway
Operating costs/losses substantially reduced
Final workouts still in progress but have now dealt decisively with legacy of the past
Legacy dominates this year’s financial results but will not dominate the 2001 results
In Progress: Optimise Key Investments: In Progress: Optimise Key Investments Air New Zealand
Acquisition of 100% of Ansett Australia
Strategic alliance with SIA through sale of B shares
Merger underway
New management team
Synergy benefits revised
James Hardie Industries
Continued growth in operating profit Thistle Hotels
Positioning as UK’s leading 4 star hotel group & developing e-commerce
Narrowing gap between asset / strategic value and share price
Enhancing free cash flow from operations
Building the New BIL: Building the New BIL Clear objectives
Considered strategy
Primary focus on South East Asia & Australasia
Leveraging the information age
Our Investment Strategy: Our Investment Strategy Focus on identifying undervalued growth companies with sound businesses
Aim is to unlock shareholder value
Active involvement at Board level
Strategic advice and stewardship
Building a Synergistic Portfolio: Building a Synergistic Portfolio Migrate towards more synergistically related portfolio
Evolve portfolio from capital intensive assets to growth assets leveraged to the new economy
New investment mix
Longer term core investments (providing growth, current profits and dividends)
Several smaller strategic investments (with higher risk return profiles)
Leveraging the Information Age: Leveraging the Information Age Seek undervalued growth brick and mortar investments
Particularly where leveraged to the information age
The New BIL Vision: The New BIL Vision
In Progress - Building the New BIL: In Progress - Building the New BIL Fraser & Neave (F&N)
Initial portfolio stake taken in an undervalued growth company
New initiatives planned for the months ahead
Our Technology Portfolio: Our Technology Portfolio tech@BIL
Initial commitment of US$100m for investment in technology companies
To complement existing brick and mortar businesses
Will remain a strictly limited activity Findel
Substantial share price appreciation with new e-commerce strategy
Madrona
Madrona US off to an excellent start
Madrona Asia to bring investment expertise & parallel investment opportunities
What Next?: What Next? The next 12 months
2001 - Some Specific Targets: 2001 - Some Specific Targets Complete exit strategy from problem assets (especially Molokai)
Ongoing disposal of non-core investments
Optimise BILs capital and debt structure
Focus on driving Air New Zealand
Ensure that Ansett merger results in forecast synergies
Focus on enhancing value of James Hardie stake Focus on enhancing value of Thistle stake
By improving fundamentals
Aim is to add value to Thistle so that the market value of Thistle shares exceeds BIL’s book value
Pursue strategic acquisitions
Of an Australian company
Of a stake in a major Singapore / Asian company
Of a strong cashflow business in New Zealand
FY 2000 Results: FY 2000 Results 2000 results close a chapter in BIL’s history
Final workouts still in progress but have now dealt decisively with legacy of the past
That legacy dominates this year’s financial results, but will not dominate the 2001 results
FY 2001 opens a new era for BIL where investors can expect a return to the investment offensive with new initiatives, transparent profitability and steady growth in shareholder value
Annual Results (FY 2000): Annual Results (FY 2000) Closing the Final Chapter
Andrew Shepherd, Group Chief Financial Officer
Adoption of International Accounting Standards (IAS): Adoption of International Accounting Standards (IAS) As announced at our interim results presentation, BIL has adopted IAS as its primary basis for accounting in FY2000
This results in a change of accounting policy for deferred tax, goodwill, the treatment of foreign currency reserve on disposal of subsidiaries and associates and the depreciation of hotels
The adoption of IAS has been accounted for by restating comparatives and adjusting the opening balance of shareholder funds as at 1st July, 1999
US$ Reporting:
US$ Reporting To reflect BIL’s move to Singapore and the global basis of our operations, the reporting currency of the Group has been changed from the NZ dollar to the US dollar
To effect this change, all current and prior period Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts have been translated at the 30th June, 2000 NZ$/US$ spot exchange rate of 46.87 NZ cents/US$
Financial Highlights: Financial Highlights Net Debt
Net Debt + Equity 2000 1999
Year-ended 30 June US$m US$m
Profit/(loss) before exceptional items (26) 33
Net profit/(loss) after exceptional items (162) 33
US¢ US¢
Earnings/(Loss) per share excluding exceptional items (1.0) 1.1
Earnings/(Loss) per share (5.8) 1.1
Net assets per share 31.6 37.4
Net assets per share (Market Value) 27.0 38.2
Consolidated Net Debt 1,016 1,018
Gearing 52.7% 46.0%
Profit and Loss Summary: Profit and Loss Summary Year-ended 30 June
2000 1999
US$m US$m
Income from Associates and Subsidiaries 69 53
Income from Investment Activities 43 88
Funding Costs (105) (77)
Corporate Costs (33) (31)
Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items (26) 33
Impairment of Investments (72) --
Goodwill Write-down (Air NZ Deferred Tax) (64) --
Net Profit/(Loss) after Exceptional Items (162) 33
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Consolidated Balance Sheet
Year-ended 30 June 2000 1999
US$m US$m
Assets
Fixed Assets 181 228
Investments 1,584 2,158
General Provisions -- (322)
Current Assets 551 714
Total Assets 2,316 2,778
Current Liabilities 220 361
Term Liabilities 1,185 1,221
Minority Interests 46 78
Shareholders’ Funds 865 1,118
Net Assets per Share 31.6cents 37.4 cents
Geographic Breakdown : 2000 1999 69 53 Geographic Breakdown Income From Associates & Subsidiaries
Business Activity Breakdown: 2000 1999 69 53 Business Activity Breakdown Income From Associates & Subsidiaries
Business Activity Breakdown: Business Activity Breakdown Income From Investment Activities 2000 1999
US$m US$m
Disposals
- Air NZ B Shares 22 -
- Bondway Properties, UK 12 -
- Others 1 (8)
- CNI Forest Partnership - (66)
- English Welsh and Scottish Railways - 20
- John Fairfax - 15
- LWR Industries - (9)
- Sky City - 113
- WD & HO Wills - 15
Dividends 8 8
43 88
Air NZ ‘B’ Shares Disposal: Air NZ ‘B’ Shares Disposal Deal with SIA announced 25th April, 2000
Purchase consideration : NZ$285m (95 million ‘B’ shares @ NZ$3.00)
Book loss announced at time of sale : NZ$84.5m
Following completion of the acquisition of Ansett and change of accounting policy on deferred tax, carrying value of Air NZ ‘B’ shares written down to NZ$2.89
Profit on disposal NZ$m
Sale proceeds 285
Re-stated book value (274)
11
Cumulative translation differences 37
Net profit realised FY2000 48
Air NZ Earn-out:
Air NZ Earn-out Earn-outs are dependent on the combined Air NZ / Ansett achieving EBITDRA targets in FY2001
EBITDRA exceeds NZ$1.65b
Earn-out = NZ$0.50 per share (proceeds NZ$47.5m)
EBITDRA exceeds NZ$2.1b
Earn-out = NZ$1.00 per share (proceeds NZ$95.0m)
When achieved, these gains will be recognised as additional Investment Income in BIL’s 2001 P&L
Funding Costs: Funding Costs Year-ended 30 June 2000 1999
US$m US$m
Interest expense 68 92
FX trading (1) (17)
Translation loss on long term Yen bond 34 --
Others 4 2
105 77
YEN vs NZ$ FY2000: YEN vs NZ$ FY2000
Financial Risk Management: Financial Risk Management Our foreign exchange management policy will be to minimise material economic transactional exposure from currency movements against the US dollar. Translational risk would not normally be hedged
Wherever possible, we will net exposures using natural offsets to reduce foreign exchange risk
Significant residual non-dollar exposure will be managed using a range of derivatives
A Treasury Risk Policy has been approved by the Board
Financial Risk Management – Work In Progress: Financial Risk Management – Work In Progress Our reporting currency and shareholders’ funds are now in US dollars. However, our assets and liabilities are denominated in a mix of currencies Assets composition Liabilities composition Assets and liabilities composition as at 30 June 2000
Corporate Costs: US$millions 27 30 31 22 Operating Overheads – By Region (Recurring) Corporate Costs
Corporate Costs: US$millions Operating Overheads – By Function (Recurring) Corporate Costs 27 30 31 22
Investment Impairment: Year-ended 30 June Book Strategic Write Off /
US$millions Value Value Provision
AsiaPower 193 -- 193
Cedenco Shares 7 4 3
Graham Field 41 -- 41
GRD Shares 20 4 16
Molokai Ranch 259 170 89
NZ Properties 15 11 4
Seabil Pacific/SEA Holdings 62 15 47
Others 8 7 1
605 211 394
Existing General Investment Provision (322)
Further Impairment for FY2000 72 Investment Impairment
Air NZ Deferred Tax Adjustment: Air NZ Deferred Tax Adjustment Following acquisition of Ansett, Air NZ has changed its accounting policy on deferred tax to full from partial provision in accordance with US, Australian GAAP and International Accounting Standards
This has resulted in Air NZ providing an additional NZ$786m (US$368m) for Deferred Tax in FY2000 (BIL share NZ$370m, US$173m)
Although entirely a non-cash item and not impacting on the underlying financial strength of Air NZ, this provision reduces Air NZ’s shareholder funds and is effectively, from BIL’s perspective, principally a write-down of goodwill
Air NZ Deferred Tax Adjustment: Air NZ Deferred Tax Adjustment To effect the goodwill write-down, an exceptional charge of US$64m has been taken to the P&L this year and the remainder written off over current and prior years as a change of accounting policy:
2000 1999 Prior Years Total
14 11 69 94
The residual balance of US$15m is a current and prior year deferred tax charge
As at 30th June, 2000, Air NZ Net Assets of NZ$2.80 (US$1.31) and BIL’s carrying value of its Air NZ investment were identical (excluding dividends receivable).
Impact of adoption of IAS: Impact of adoption of IAS 2000 1999
US$m US$m
Net profit/(loss) before impact of adopting IAS (139) 5
Change in accounting for:
- deferred tax 8 7
- depreciation (7) (6)
- goodwill (24) (21)
Net profit/(loss) for the year (162) 33
Opening shareholders funds as previously reported 1,096 1,262
Change in accounting for:
- deferred tax (27)
- depreciation (38)
- goodwill (119)
- foreign currency translation/other 18
Opening shareholders funds as adjusted 1,096 1,096
Cash Flow: Cash Flow 2000 1999
Year-ended 30 June US$m US$m
Profit before financing and corporate costs 112 141
Retained equity earnings (93) (56)
Net interest paid (101) (146)
Corporate (33) (31) Other non-cash items 45 28
Cash flows from operating activities (70) (64)
Acquisitions (204) (232) Disposals 302 1,160
Others 8 (18)
Share re-purchases (21) (9)
Repayment of borrowings (Net) (85) (520)
Dividends paid by Parent (38) --
Cash flow from investing and financing activities (38) 381
Changes in net cash (108) 317
Opening net cash 393 55
Effect of disposal of subsidiaries /exchange rates (40) 21
Closing net cash 245 393
Work Out Assets - Vox: Work Out Assets - Vox A$29m loss in FY2000 compared to A$21m in FY1999 but A$10m cash positive in FY2000
Divestment plan in place and 22 stores disposed of to Harvey Norman, 65 to Betta
Support infrastructure to be closed and remaining stores franchised until sold
Disposal process expected to have minimal P&L impact in FY2001 and be cash positive
BIL’s exit will be completed by 30/6/01
Work Out Assets - Molokai Ranch: Work Out Assets - Molokai Ranch Major Strategy Review in final stages of completion
Joint Venture discussions with mainland property developers well advanced
Negative cash flow of US$14m in FY2000 an improvement on FY1999 (US$31m)
Operating cash flow will be reduced further in FY2001 but levels of cash support required will ultimately depend on the outcome of the Strategy Review
Work Out Assets - AsiaPower: Work Out Assets - AsiaPower BIL’s financial obligations are complete
Forbearance agreement in place with banks. No further cash will be injected by BIL
Banks continue in their efforts to find a suitable purchaser
Plant went operational in June 2000
Share Buy Back / Capital Notes Programme: Share Buy Back / Capital Notes Programme Share Buy Back
100 million shares (3.3%) were acquired on market at an average price of NZ45 cents per share
Buy back commenced on 10 September 1999 and concluded on 8 December 1999
Capital Notes
Buy back of up to 300 million shares authorised
Available to shareholders with recorded addresses in New Zealand
Fixed coupon of NZ4.5 cents per capital note
149 million shares bought back at average price of NZ55 cents
Case Studies: Case Studies Adding Value through Active Management
Case Study - Thistle Hotels: Case Study - Thistle Hotels Thistle Hotels
Richard Reid - General Manager Asia
Business Overview: Business Overview Four-star UK hotel chain with 56 hotels (10,750 rooms)
Largest number of four-star hotel rooms in London (23 hotels and 6,350 rooms)
Three year refurbishment program will be substantially complete by end 2000
London hotel market showing strong growth
Senior management team strengthened by a new CFO and COO
Financial Overview: Financial Overview Shares on issue 481.9 million
Shares owned by BIL 221.3 million (46%)
BIL investment £489.0 million (£2.21 per share)
Current share price £1.23 per share (@6/9/2000)
Net Asset Value £2.34 per share
Value Drivers: Value Drivers Location 4 day market & 3 day market
Facilities Room stock, meeting facilities, food and beverage
Business Mix Corporate vs. leisure
Marketing &
Reservations Global & local
Operations Customer service, quality and cost control
BIL Aim: BIL Aim Add value to Thistle so that the market value of Thistle shares exceeds BIL’s book value (real estate value)
Existing Core Assets - Strategy: Existing Core Assets - Strategy Short Term
Maximise operations
Conserve cash and strengthen balance sheet
Improve quality of portfolio
Improve efficiency of capital employed
Existing Core Assets - Strategy: Existing Core Assets - Strategy Medium Term
Progressively shift the business mix away from physical assets towards brands and management
Enhance the potential liquidity of the investment
Long Term
Develop Thistle as the champion of European hotel brand integration
Case Study - James Hardie Industries: Case Study - James Hardie Industries James Hardie Industries
Dan O’Brien - General Manager Australia
James Hardie - Business Overview: James Hardie - Business Overview Australian listed Building Products Company
70% sales in USA/90% profit from USA
2 Key Businesses
Fibre Cement Products
Dominant player (85% share USA)
Rapidly growing (sales and profit growing 20%)
Gypsum Wallboard
Very profitable business
Commodity pricing
Provides cashflow to fund fibre cement growth
Financial Snapshot: Financial Snapshot
BIL Investments: BIL Investments 29% Shareholding (117 million shares)
2 board seats
Purchased 1995 - 1997
Book Value $319M ($A2.73 per share)
Market Value as at 30th June, 2000 $514M ($A4.39 per share)
History of BIL Involvement: History of BIL Involvement From 1996 to 1999 James Hardie has transformed from an Australian Building Products Conglomerate with uncertain financial returns to a focused market leader in US Fibre Cement Business (85% market share) and major player in US Gypsum Wallboard Business (9% market share).
BIL Investment Strategy: BIL Investment Strategy BIL will continue to be a supportive active shareholder
BIL believes that a correctly funded, focused strategy to grow fibre cement business globally can result in value gains of more than 20% per annum
BIL strategy moving forward: BIL strategy moving forward Continue to support James Hardie’s global strategy to build competitive advantage in fibre cement by
Building on proprietary technology and low cost position
Continuing new product development (new technology rolling out next 6 months)
Launching new product categories (to be announced September 13th)
Realising full potential of US market
Continuing USA market share growth via product substitution during downturn
Growing globally via planned geographic rollout from US base
The growth potential in fibre cement business will overshadow any perceived volatility in gypsum wallboard prices
Case Study: Case Study New Zealand
Arun Amarsi - General Manager New Zealand
3 Key Investments in New Zealand: 3 Key Investments in New Zealand
Tasman Agriculture - Key Facts: Tasman Agriculture - Key Facts Largest corporate farm owner in New Zealand
A listed company
At 31 May
Gross Assets = NZ$288M
NTA = NZ$188M
BIL owns 67% of shares
At start of calendar 2000 trading at NZ$0.70
Today the shares are trading at NZ$1.30
Tasman Agriculture - During the year…..: Tasman Agriculture - During the year….. Share buy back undertaken
Capital return of 24 cents per share
BIL received NZ$18m prior to 30 June
Tasman Agriculture - At the end of June: Tasman Agriculture - At the end of June Directors announced intention to sell all 64 New Zealand farms
Demand has been strong, BIL confident that prices higher than NTA are likely
Process to take 24 months
Tasman Agriculture should realise NZ$200m
Tasman Agriculture - New Opportunities: Tasman Agriculture - New Opportunities Tasman Agriculture owns 24 farms in Tasmania worth NZ$75m (book value)
The dairy industry has been going through deregulation in Australia
Tasman Agriculture has good low cost farms in Australia
Board is looking at ways of leveraging this position
Sealord - Key Facts: Sealord - Key Facts An unlisted investment
Ownership structure - 50% BIL; 50% Maori Fisheries Commission
Has joint ventures in Namibia, Argentina and Australia
Marketing presence in Europe, USA, Asia and Australia
Revenues of NZ $500m and operating profit of NZ $74m
Sealord - What has happened….: Sealord - What has happened…. At the start of 2000 BIL sought Expressions of Interest
4 bidders allowed due diligence
Government indicated foreign bidders could not own greater than 24.9% on the day of binding bids
A revised process has commenced
Sealord - Where is it heading: Sealord - Where is it heading All 4 bidders remain interested
BIL working with existing 50% partners and potential bidders to arrive at a transaction
Air New Zealand: Air New Zealand BIL helping to creating a new global player
Now a top 20 Global Airline by passenger: Airline Passengers 1 Delta Air Lines 105,304,794 2 United Airlines 86,799,705 3 American Airlines 81,452,635 4 US Airways 57,989,599 5 Northwest Airlines 50,489,394 6 All Nippon Airways 41,471,160 7 Continental Airlines 41,281,787 8 Lufthansa 38,502,528 9 British Airways 36,592,684 10 Air France 33,497,633 11 Japan Airlines 31,362,194 18 Combined Air NZ/Ansett 18,396,238 20 Qantas 16,353,700 27 Singapore Airlines 12,329,000 28 Ansett Australia 11,970,225 32 Cathay Pacific 10,286,122 43 Air New Zealand 6,426,013 44 Olympic Airways 6,403,393 45 Indian Airlines 6,084,432 Now a top 20 Global Airline by passenger Source : IATA, 1998
Balance Sheet…: Balance Sheet… Balance Sheet Dynamics
NZ$’000
Total Equity 1,590,085
Total Liabilities 7,399,334
Loans & Capitalised Lease Obligations 3,913,289
Total Assets 8,989,419
Company to undertake a NZ$285 million rights issue in October
BIL and SIA are supporting the rights issue
What has Been Done At Air New Zealand: Bought the remaining 50% of Ansett
New Management team
Identified $350m in gains – was $285m
Commissioned Project teams to extract gains
Brought in SIA as a 25% strategic stakeholder What has Been Done At Air New Zealand
What is BIL’s role in Air New Zealand: What is BIL’s role in Air New Zealand Active role at board level (4 members including the Executive Chairman)
A catalyst for Change – SIA as an industry player
Supported the Ansett deal
Provided pro-active debate Actively helped in the recruitment of a new management team
Used BIL management to study “best practice”
Operational performance
Cost control
Capital structure management
Provided active leadership
What BIL can provide in the future: What BIL can provide in the future Support the October rights issue
Monitor and assist in ways to capture full NZ$350 million in operational savings
Assist in building the strategic relationship with SIA
Work with CEO, Board and key shareholders on developing the future growth of the company
Post Financial Investment: Devil’s Advocate Coach Catalyst Post Financial Investment BIL is Relentlessly Pursuing Value Creation BIL’s Intellectual Capital
Summary: Summary On track with 4 objectives set earlier this year
Next 12 months to be more focused on new initiatives than past problems
Key to enhancing BIL’s NAV is still 3 key investments
Clear philosophy and strategy being rigorously implemented
Going forward expect sustainable profit and NAV growth
Question & Answer Session: Question & Answer Session Thank You