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A GLOBAL LEADER IN MINERAL DRILLING SERVICES
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3. Forward Looking Statements 4. Key Takeaways – Points 1 to 4 5. Foraco Market Profile (as of March 3, 2015) 6. Tracking Stock Performance (as of March 3, 2015) 7. Key Takeaway - Point 1 - Global Mineral & Water Driller 8. Strong & Experienced Management Team 9. Global Reach 10. Skilled People Based Business 11. Versatile and Modern Drill Fleet 12. Delivering Drilling Solutions (Stages of the Mine Life Cycle) 13. Competitive Landscape (Global Mineral Rig Counts) 14. Consistent Strategy (Focus on Leveraging our Position) 15. Key Takeaway - Point 2 – Diversified by Commodity & Geography 16. Diversified Commodity Exposure (Revenue by Commodity Full Year 2014) 17. Expanding Geographic Coverage (Revenue by Region Full Year 2014) 18. Leveraging Strong Customer Relationships (Revenue by Customer Full Year 2014) 19. Key Takeaway - Point 3 – Financial Data 20. Selected Financials (Income Statement Actuals 2014, 2013, 2012) 21. Selected Financials (Balance Sheet 2014, 2013, 2012) 22. A Target Acquisition Strategy (2007 – Current) 23. Key Takeaway - Point 4 – Adapting to a Changing Market 24. Mineral Drilling Services Macro Environment 25. Adapting to a Changing Market 26. Compelling Investment Proposition 27. Contact Information 28. Analyst Coverage
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Certain statements herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to: the business and development of the Company; the Company’s future business and strategies; and requirements for additional capital and future financing. Forward-looking statements or information also includes information contained in pro forma financial statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, we have made numerous assumptions including among other things, the assumptions made in connection with the preparation of the pro forma financial statements. Although our management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statement or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information referenced herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement or information. Readers should also refer to the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the Company’s most recent Management Discussion and Analysis and the risk factors discussed in such documents for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements and information. Although we have attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update any forward-looking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. All forward-looking statements and information contained in this presentation are qualified by this cautionary statement.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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1. Global Mineral & Water Driller
2. Diversified by Commodity & Geography
3. Financial Data
4. Adapting to a Changing Market
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Stock Symbol: TSX: FAR Shares Issued and Outstanding: 90.0 million Share Price (as of March 3, 2015): C$0.50 Market Capitalization: C$44.97 million 2013 Dividend: 2012 Dividend:
Nil C$0.055 per share
Major Shareholder: JPC-DS1
42.0% basic
FORACO MARKET PROFILE
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1 Shares of JPC-DS are held by Financière Marville SARL, Financière Berlaimont SARL, Financière Tornaco SARL
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TRACKING STOCK PERFORMANCE
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As of March 3, 2015
1 Year 5 Years
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KEY TAKEWAY – Point 1
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Global Mineral &
Water Driller
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Daniel Simoncini Chairman and Co-CEO
• Director & CEO since incorporation • Over 30 years of industry experience • Based in Singapore
STRONG & EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM
• Director & Executive Officer since incorporation • Over 35 years of management experience • Based in London
Jean-Pierre Charmensat Co-CEO and CFO
Timothy Bremner SVP North America
Ibrahim Baderi
VP Africa
Thierry Merle VP Europe & Middle East
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Santiago Marin SVP Latin America
Philippe Violle
SVP Engineering
Andrey Popov VP CIS
Peter Jacobs SVP Asia Pacific
Olivier Demesy
VP Brazil
Fabien Sevestre Deputy CFO
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GLOBAL REACH
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24 countries
Canada United States Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Peru England France Germany Turkey Russia Burkina Faso Chad Republic of Congo Ivory Coast Ghana Guinea Mali Niger Kazakhstan Australia New Caledonia Singapore
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SKILLED PEOPLE BASED BUSINESS
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• 1,600+ experienced employees located around the globe
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62 Rotary 212 Diamond 28 Combination
302 Drill Rigs
VERSATILE AND MODERN DRILL FLEET
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Global Drill Rig Fleet
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DELIVERING DRILLING SOLUTIONS At Every Stage of the Mine Life Cycle
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COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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• Highly fragmented market with a small group of globally active companies.
• Foraco has grown to become the 3rd largest global driller with approximately 5% share of the world’s mineral drilling fleet.
• There remains abundant room for consolidation and future growth. There is a growing number of contractors going under administration or liquidation.
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Focus on Leveraging our Position
CONSISTENT STRATEGY
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Growth in the Americas
Solidify our preferred driller status with Majors
Continue to capitalize on African opportunities
Expand Asia, Far East and CIS presence
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KEY TAKEAWAY – Point 2
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Diversified by
Commodity & Geography
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DIVERSIFIED COMMODITY EXPOSURE
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Revenue By Commodity Full Year 2014
Gold 31%
Copper 14%
Iron 14%
Nickel 11%
Water 12%
Uranium 1%
Coal 12%
OIl & Gas 3% Base Metals 2%
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EXPANDING GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
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Revenue By Region Full Year 2014
• A global leader in the mineral drilling industry.
• Presence in all major mining markets.
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LEVERAGING STRONG CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
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Revenue By Customer Full Year 2014
86%
14%
Majors & Multinational Institutions Juniors
Main Customers
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KEY TAKEAWAYS – Point 3
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Financial Data
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SELECTED FINANCIALS
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1 Includes amortization and depreciation expenses ² Net Cash generated from operations less Capex Source: Company Reports.
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SELECTED FINANCIALS
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Source: Company Reports.
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56%
43%36%
73%76%
2007 2008 2009 2010 Current
Russia Australia Lat Am Brazil North America North America
January ‘07: Connors Drilling
September ‘08: North West
Sequoia
April ‘09: Mosslake
Drilling Services
April ‘10: Adviser Drilling
Geography Added
3 Rigs
Acquired
April ‘12: Servitec
April ‘10: Eastern Drilling
Company
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A TARGETED ACQUISITION STRATEGY TO REACH A GLOBAL SCALE
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Acquisition History
% of Worldwide Mineral Drilling Market Foraco Operations Touch
November ‘12:
John Nitschke Drilling
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Australia
Rigs end of the year
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2007
108
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
115 119 192 80
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KEY TAKEAWAY – Point 4
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Adapting to a
Changing Market
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MINERAL DRILLING SERVICES MACRO ENVIRONMENT
1Source: MEG and CIBC Research estimate
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Worldwide Mineral Exploration Spending1 • Metals pricing is the key driver to mineral drilling. Prices entered a bear market in the second half of 2012 and have continued to deteriorate since then.
• Majors have reviewed their cost structures and significantly decreased their CAPEX, including exploration.
• Market sentiment towards mining in general, and juniors in particular, is still negative; few explorers can raise capital on the market today.
• Drilling market is in the low part of the cycle, and everybody hopes it will bottom-up later in 2015 or in 2016 as producers ultimately need to replace depleting reserves through exploration activity.
FAR Activity by Mine Stage 2014: More exposed to Production
Exploration Feasibility Stage Life of Mine Extension Water
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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING MARKET
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SG&A Costs Reduced by 33% YoY
Continuous CAPEX & Working Capital Scrutiny - FORACO is Free Cash Flow Positive
Reduced Total Headcount from 4,400 (2012 peak) to 1,600 today
Macro Environment
Pressures
Actions towards a leaner, more efficient Organization ready for the next phase of Growth
Decrease in Activity
Downward Pricing
Pressure
Reduced Visibility
Rigs Moved to more Active Regions
Reduced Supplier Costs and Optimize Performance
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• World’s 3rd Largest Global Mineral Driller.
• Reliable and innovative, with a safety and customer first culture.
• Solid management team, with a world-class customer base who, on average, rated FAR services at 82.4/100 in a 2014 customer survey.
• Increased Financial Resilience: - 2014 Free Cash Flow Positive - Net Debt down 20% YoY - Successfully negotiated a 2 year debt holiday with its banks.
• Well positioned for next phase of growth.
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COMPELLING INVESTMENT PROPOSITION
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www.foraco.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
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Brenda Patterson-Mack
[email protected] T: + 1.877.795.6363 | M: + 1.705.825.0169
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ANALYST COVERAGE
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Broker Analyst Contact
CIBC World Markets Kevin Chiew 1.416.594.7457
Cormark Securities Maggie MacDougall 1.416.943.6733
Mackie Research Capital Ryan Hanley 1.416.860.8837