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An Introduction to Points International

An Introduction to Points International. PTS:TSX PTSEF:OTCBB Renn Capital May 2009. Safe Harbor.

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An Introduction to Points International

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  1. An Introduction to Points International PTS:TSX PTSEF:OTCBBRenn CapitalMay 2009

  2. Safe Harbor This presentation contains or incorporates forward-looking statements within the meaning of United States securities legislation and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements include statements relating to our guidance for 2009 with respect to revenue and EBITDA, our planned investment in the business for 2009, the future direction of the Points.com portal and our 2009 business outlook. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conduct or events. Forward-looking statements are predictive in nature, and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements themselves. Points' claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and in applicable Canadian securities legislation. The revenue and EBITDA guidance, and planned investment in the business for 2009, assume that Points’ in-market products and services will continue to perform along historical growth curves and will be responsive to optimization, and that newly launched products and services will grow and perform in a manner consistent with the Points' experience with its existing in-market products. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from Points' forward-looking statements include the risks and uncertainties set forth under "Risks and Uncertainties" in Management's Discussion and Analysis and the risks and uncertainties detailed in Points' Annual Information Form, annual and interim financial statements and the notes thereto. These documents are filed with U.S. and Canadian securities regulators and are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are made as at the date of this presentation and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as required by law, Points does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements made or incorporated in this presentation, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

  3. Our Business E-Commerce Services +/- 95% of revenue Points.com Consumer +/- 5% of revenue Our branded consumer channel White label E Commerce services distributed via partner channels Services allow members to get more out of their programs while driving revenue to Programs Helps member manage multiple programs Helps members get value from individual programs We earn revenue through selling/transacting currency for a margin, service fee or commission Agency: Commission model Principal: Wholesale/resale model Broker unique transactions We partner with leading loyalty programs to add value by driving new revenues or member benefits We build robust technology that integrates directly into the Program’s loyalty platform Validation / Authentication Debit currency out of account Credit currency into account Conduct $ transactions We package this functionality to create Services delivered through two distinct channels

  4. Financial Highlights 2008 • Record full year 2008 revenue of $75.6 million, above guidance range • EBITDA of $556,000; • 20 new Partnerships/Products signed/launched during the year 2009 Q109 Highlights: • Revenue of $21 million, up 30% yoy • Continental Airlines Partnership Business Outlook: • Revenue of $85 million to $95 million • New partnerships signed in late 2008 will contribute to growth • Strong business pipeline • Third straight year of positive EBITDA • Strong balance sheet, no long term debt

  5. International Market +1,000 of programs worldwide 100+ frequent flyer/guest programs Hundreds of credit card programs Thousands of retail programs Many run as a profit center Especially Airline programs Sell loyalty currency as a customer incentive to 3rd parties Growing trend worldwide Currency sales estimated at +$12 Bn/yr Accrual typically ahead of redemption by 20% to 30% LoyaltyCurrencyIndustry 20 ~ $1Tr Retail Value 14 ~ $700Bn Retail Value Trillions of miles/points outstanding +/- 50% below redemption hurdle 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 * Company estimates “Miles are the world’s largest currency” Avg 14 programs / household +1.8 bn individual US memberships Loyalty – A Large Untapped Market Opportunity

  6. Integrated Partnerships With the Best Programs In World Over 150 products and services with over 50 partners worldwide

  7. E-Commerce Services Core Business Driver Global Footprint Agency or Principal Models Profitable Today

  8. E-Commerce Services – An Economic Engine for the Loyalty Industry White labeled technology and services • Strong demand for Products • +/-80 installations with 26 Partners • >10 billion miles sold • Average transaction +/- $170 • Gross annualized revenues of +/-$220M to partners • membership penetration currently: +/- 2% • Typically 2nd or 3rd largest currency purchaser • Migrating from an Agency model to a Principal model • Points takes on operating responsibility for retail channel • guarantees revenue to make margin on every mile sold Buy Sell miles to members • Partner Loyalty System • - Customer data • - Account balances • - Core redemptions • - Promotions • Core earning • Tier status Gift Gift miles to members Transfer Miles between members Corporate Sell miles to companies Elite Sell status to members Integration Facilitate bilateral rel’ns Custom Specialized services

  9. White Labeled Products – Powered by Points.com

  10. Buy-Gift - Buying the Miles You Need • Principal Model • Technology + best practices, marketing etc • Points buys Partner’s loyalty currency at a wholesale rate and guarantees a certain level of annual sales • Points charges loyalty program members a price for each mile/point they purchase • Margins vary based on size and / type of Partner • Converting incumbents : 5-10% • New partners : 20-50% • Agency Model • Typically technology only • Commission on the value of the transaction • Margin typically in the 5-15% range • Points builds, hosts and manages the websites in the Partner’s look and feel • + $150MM in annual revenue for the industry

  11. Reinvesting for Profitable Growth Baseline Revenue • Profitable existing business growing naturally • Our costs to operate this business are composed of: • Direct cost of miles – variable • Employment / other op costs – largely static • Includes overhead ( finance / facilities/ corp costs/ ongoing operations etc) • Growth Activity • revenue from optimizing products / services that are already installed • Today, particularly on consumer business we don’t see “in year” returns • Costs include marketing activity, account management activity, tech costs • Pipeline • revenue from new relationships and/or new business from existing partners • We plan resources based on anticipated sales (+/-25 products in 2009) • Costs in place for the year…tech, sales, travel etc • Rev’s come in as products close/launch…ie some in feb some in dec • All in, don’t typically see payback in year • However, deals typically are 3+ years long, so we see returns over time

  12. Reinvesting for Profitable Growth $5 + million of 2009 operating cost is focused on producing growth • Expected payback on Year 0 growth investment is 14 -18 months Sample for illustrative purposes Revenue Costs Margin Launch Direct Ops Yr 1 $9mm $5mm $7mm -$3 mm Yr 1-4 $70mm $5mm $50mm $4mm $11mm • We have visibility on the investment • it’s either “in process” now or in our experience, close. • It has a 'string' on it: • if the business doesn't show up we can manages costs down • Investing in longer term growth with +/-18 month payback, and a strong ROI beyond that, has been a consistent approach • We manage the amount of opportunity we pursue based on available financial resources • maintaining and annual positive Ebitda.

  13. Growth Opportunities are Significant + $880M <8% $660M $660M <6% • Focus on marketing current products to increase usage penetration into current member bases Currently less than 2% of Partners’ membership utilize product suite $440M <4% $440M • Continue to aggressively implement new partnerships worldwide $220M <2% $220M Currently < 33% penetrated into top potential Loyalty Programs worldwide OPPORTUNITY $220M gross revenue through the platform currently $370M $220M • Continue to expand current partnerships with new products implementations Currently 60% (by volume) penetrated into current partners with current products

  14. Points.com Consumer Services Core Strategic Driver Unique Transactions High Value User Base

  15. Points.com • The world’s leading loyalty management website • +2.2 million users in 200 countries • Over 50 program partners • Innovative functionality giving members more ways to earn and redeem points/miles

  16. Points.com - Functionality Get More Miles and Points Use your Miles and Points Manage your miles and points

  17. Points.com – Swap • Single member direct exchange from one loyalty program to another • Programs control exchange rates and member value Example: Swap Amex Points for US Airways Miles • AMEX pays Points $100 • removes liability from their books • Points pays $85 to US Airways to acquire the miles on behalf of the member • Retains 15% commission for transaction 10,000 points @ $0.01 per point = $100 Less 15% $85 @ $0.02 per mile = 4,250 miles

  18. Points.com – GPX (Global Points Exchange) • Global Points Exchange (GPX) is the first and only peer-to-peer loyalty currency trading platform • Offers LP operators a strong revenue stream with no incremental liability • Offers LP members strong value per mile and additional flexibility • Based on the proven “Transfer” program offered by Points.com for many worldwide LP’s

  19. GPX - Trading Board • Members decide which points/miles to give and which they want to get (currency pairs akin to Forex) • T&C’s including trade limits, pricing and number of transactions are set by Loyalty Program in conjunction with Points.com • Search results are listed on the GPX Trading Board. • Members can accept a trade if they find one that meets their needs or post their own

  20. GPX – A New Marketplace Retail cost is +/- $300 - Savings of $165 - User gets 1.5 cents for each Alaska mile

  21. GPX Marketing

  22. Growing Participation 1Q08 2Q08 4Q08 2Q09+ 3Q08 1Q09 • Remaining large US programs • European Carriers • Middle Eastern Carriers • Asian Carriers • Hotel Programs

  23. Points.com : Future Direction • The objectives underpinning the future of Points.com are fourfold: • Develop an overarching value proposition that drives the goal of supporting > 15 million members • Create an economic model that produces at least 50% of Points International’s revenue and net contribution. • Deliver a value proposition that promotes both return visits and multiple transactions. • Moving beyond a transaction-heavy business model to a valued source of information for our members. • Provide a Partner proposition with which loyalty programs will aggressively and fully engage. • Increasing from 30+ to 70+ participating Partners with > 1 million members.

  24. Points.com : Evolution of the Consumer Value Proposition • Primary users of Points.com are consumers actively engaged in multiple reward programs. • Points.com offers members easy to use, convenient and unique services not available through, or that complement, our Partners’ programs • Consumers will find the products and services personally-relevant and place significant value on the information and the transactional functionality that enables them to: • Manage their multiple reward programs. (Manage) • Grow their rewards balances. (Get) • Optimize the utility of their accumulated currencies. (Use) • Evolving the exprience, utility, and the overall footprint of points.com will be focused on several key areas Improved Transactional Value Propositions Improved Information and Content Personalization Simplify the Utility/Improve the Flow Automation Improved Access/Wider Distribution

  25. 2009 Business Outlook: Growing Against the Current 2009 revenue expected to grow to range of $85 million to $95 million Third straight year of positive EBITDA • Aggressive growth focused investment strategy continuing • strong business pipeline will continue track record of new business success • 2008 Successes are contributing to growth in 2009 • Successful expansion of our Principal model showing strength in a dismal economy • Metrics improving through rest of the year • Aggressive Consumer development underway • Driving to goal of +15 million users • Product Development is a priority

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