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OUR BUSINESS • Aggregator of Equipment Dealerships • Three Market Sectors: Agriculture, Commercial and Industrial • Powered by Trusted and Recognized Brands • Experienced Management Team • Proven Growth Strategy • Solid Sustainable Financial Performance
THE UNMET NEED Outgoing owners of independent dealerships seeking divestiture at a fair value; and to an experienced, reputable operator. CERVUS’ SOLUTION Succession strategy with a proven dealership integration and operation model.
OUR OEM RELATIONSHIP • We align with global brands and manufacturers • Our strong relationship with the OEMs is one of the most important factors for our ongoing success and growth • John Deere, Bobcat, Clark, Peterbilt, Sellick and JCB are leaders in their core products, and are experts in the technology and history involved in developing their products • We work with our manufacturing partners using mutual objectives to deliver our customers valued quality products and services
OUR SECTORS AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
THE STRENGTH OF AGRICULTURE • Agricultural equipment is required to plant and harvest crops to meet both food and alternative fuel needs. Market Drivers include: • Global population to increase 23% by 2025 • Food production will need to increase by an estimated 50% by 2025 and double by 2050 to meet global needs • Demand for energy continues to rise • Increased commodity prices and net farm incomes • John Deere is the dominant global brand for agricultural equipment • Opportunity to partner with local entrepreneurs and build John Deere’s distribution network
EXPANDING C&I SECTOR • Construction, commercial and industrial equipment supports numerous sectors including building construction and oil and gas. Market drivers include: • Increasing activity in the oil and gas sector • A forecasted 19.4% increase in Alberta housing starts in 2012 • Forecasted import and export increases between 4.0 and 4.5% in 2012 • Powered by trusted and globally recognized brands: • Bobcat, JCB, Clark, Nissan Forklift, Doosan, Sellick and Peterbilt
OUR STORES ARE THE “BUILDING BLOCK” • LEADERSHIP • Dealer Principals • Strategy • Execution • Accountability • OPERATIONAL SUPPORT • Corporate Aftermarket • Business Management • Marketing • Integrated Solutions • STORE • Revenue • Customers • Employees • SHARED RESOURCE OFFICE • Accounting • IT • HR • Operating Capital
OPPORTUNITIES - PETERBILT • Operational and geographic diversification • New product and service offerings • Transportation industry presence in Saskatchewan, a growing resource market • Competitive advantage, with further consolidation opportunities
2011 Agriculture Gross Sales by Segment (for year ended December 31, 2011) 2011 Percent of Gross Sales by Division (for year ended December 31, 2011) 2011 Construction & Industrial Gross Sales by Segment (for year ended December 31, 2011)
EQUIPMENT SALES • AGRICULTURE • The majority of our new leases and sales come with a trade-in • Used equipment is a major part of the agriculture business • Large customers rotate their equipment frequently • Equipment has a useful life of 25 years or greater • COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL • Used for more hours, owners keep equipment longer • Most new equipment is purchased without a trade-in • Strength of product support aftermarket • Strong rental opportunities
CORPORATE INFORMATION • Cervus Equipment Corporation (TSX: CVL) • July 31, 2012 • Share Price: $19.34 • Outstanding Shares: 14.7 million • Market Cap: $285 million • Quarterly Dividend $0.185 • Yield 3.8% • Institutional ownership approximately 20 to 25% • Approximately 65% of eligible employees participate in stock purchase plan • Approximately 36% of outstanding shares are owned by officers and senior managers
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Eight year history of growth and profitability • Proven growth strategy having grown from 8 dealerships in 2003, to more than 50 dealerships today • Continued opportunities for acquisitions and organic growth • Favourable exposure to robust Western Canadian market • Diversification of sectors with strong globally recognized brands • Quarterly dividend of $0.185 with potential for further growth