Northstar Group August 2010 Corporate Presentation

Our background  Established in July 2000, NorthStar has rapidly become a leading global producers of high performance lead-acid batteries for Telecom, UPS and Engine start applications.  The Group employs about 500 persons worldwide with 4 major operations:  Springfield (Missouri, US)  Stockholm (Sweden)  Shanghai (China)  Nasik (India)  Distribution Centers in Panama, Brazil, Dubai, South Africa, Singapore  Our batteries and systems are now operating in more than 120 Countries.

Who we are We are the fastest growing battery company in the Telecom OEM Segment planning to be N o 1 Supplier in We are today strategic suppliers for TOP 3 Telecom OEMs We are more than just a battery company. We also develop and manufacture innovative telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy. Our mission is to provide the Best Total Cost of ownership in all market segments we operate.

Northstar Group Business Structure

Manufacturing LogisticOperating Battery Design Advanced Battery design depending on grid condition Most Advanced Environmental Manufacturing Sea Transportation to Regional Distribution Centers for cost and environmental efficiency. Temperature Controlled Warehousing Battery Installation in Efficient Cooling Cabinet for extended life Extend Battery Life + Save Energy Our Unique Value Proposition

Battery production plant System Assembly Distribution center US Sweden Dubai India China Singapore Brazil South Aftrica Panama Global Operations

10 years Design float Life High Cyclic performance Range : 13ah – 170ah Telecom Products Range AGM Silver Technology PSOC Cyclic Performance Specially Designed for Unstable Grid Range ah AGM Blue Technology OPZV Solar Technology Deep Cycle Performance Designed for Off grid Range : aH Stable Grid Unstable Grid Off Grid AGM Red Technology 15 years Design float Life Pure Lead Technology Specially design for Stable grid Range : 50ah - 180ah

A complete range of telecom site solutions to extend battery life and save energy Outdoor Solutions Indoor Solutions SiteStar Cabinets High Efficiency Climate Solution Up to 95% Power Saving Double Battery Life Free Maintenance Up to 4 Battery Strings 115V * 230V Indoor Rack Flat pack AGM or OPZV Version 19” Rack option Flat Pack I NDOOR 12V AGM I NDOOR 2V OPZV Deliveries in flat cardboard packs in reinforced packing material. Assembly time on site is below 15 minutes. No special tools needed Advanced packing and assembly system

The World most Advanced Telecom Cabinet Manufacturing

Battery Manufacturing, Springfield MO USA The Most advanced lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in the World m 2 / m 2 Production capacity / batteries (Tot / year) State-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants The latest in robotic processing and manufacturing technology The latest in computer-controlled monitoring equipment, with 24 / 7 active monitoring Most Environmentally Advanced Battery Plant –Waste-water systems. The water is cleaner leaving the plant then coming in – PVC liners beneath all floor areas, ensuring no ground contamination –Environmental medal from State of Missouri SGF 1, Built 2000, expansions 2004&2006 SGF 2, Built , opened August 2009

The Worlds most advanced Battery manufacturing

80,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from operations Two more 60,000 CFM Baghouses to draw lead dust from operations 10,000 CFM Baghouse to draw lead dust from Oxide Storage room and delivery Springfield II - Advanced Air Handling System

Oxide Storage Silos. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the 14” concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment. Waste Water Treatment and Acid Mix Room. Room has epoxy coated floor, drains tied to WWT for wash down and a rubber membrane underneath the concrete slab all to ensure that no contaminants ever get to the environment. Berm wall to help contain acid should there ever be a spill. Waste Water Treatment and Gound Contamination Preventing NorthStar is awarded ‘Choose Environmental Excellence’ due to the world class environmental design in The new “Springfield 2” is equipped with more advanced procedures.