Annual Shareholders Meeting 25 November 2004
Wayne Boyd, Chairman
Agenda Chairman’s introduction Managing Director’s review and trading update Resolutions
General Highlights Successful listing on NZX September 2003 Approximately 7,000 retail and institutional shareholders 90% of shares held in New Zealand All subsidiaries have performed very well
Performance vs. IPO Forecast
Dean Bracewell, Managing Director Review and Trading Update
Managing Director’s Presentation Industry overview and business description Business strategy Trading update Outlook
Express Package Industry Overview and Business Description
Express Package Industry Two segments to Express Package industry –Network couriers 90% of industry revenue –Point-to-point couriers 10% Services embedded in supply chains of businesses Consolidated industry structure Growth underpinned by demand for Just in Time supply
Business Description - Strengths Experienced people Network of independent contractors Operational excellence and profit culture Dedicated express package linehaul network Established multi-brand strategy
Multi-Brand Strategy Price Service Three major brands: –Differentiated by price and service – Captures growth across entire market – Provides defence against competitive threats Freightways’ Network Courier Brands
Information Management and Business Mail Industry Overview and Business Description
Total information management solution Records management growth opportunity Integrated with Freightways express package operations Information Management
Business Mail Niche player in deregulated postal services industry Growth opportunities in business mail segment Integrated with Freightways express package operations
Business Strategy
Strategy Continued development of growth opportunities in Freightways’ existing three core markets Positioning, People, Performance, Profit Explore incremental and complementary growth opportunities Invest in IT and infrastructure
Trading Update
10% revenue growth in year compound average revenue growth of 7% Operating Revenue 2 nd Half 1st Half
EBITA 27% EBITA growth in year compound average EBITA growth of 18% 2 nd Half 1st Half
Current Financial Performance
Outlook
Economy remains favourable from Freightways’ perspective No material change expected to Freightways’ operating environment Consistent application of proven market strategies Business as usual
Summary Strong successful business Positioned to deliver continuing earnings growth Delivering an attractive dividend yield
Resolutions Re-election of Directors Authority to fix Auditors’ remuneration Adopt new constitution (special resolution)