Transcontinental Inc. Class A · TSX:TCL.A

Transcontinental Inc. Class A — Investor Presentation (January 2022)

44 slides from Transcontinental Inc. Class A's investor presentation, January 2022

  1. Slide 1: Building a sustainable future

    Building a sustainable future Transcontinental inc. Investor Relations Presentation January 2022 www.tc.tc

  2. Slide 2: Note to readers

    Note to readers In this document, unless otherwise indicated, all financial data are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the term ‘’dollars’’ as well as the symbol ‘’$’’ designate Canadian dollars. In this document, we also use non-IFRS financial measur

  3. Slide 3: Forward-looking information

    Forward-looking information Our public communications often contain oral or written forward-looking statements which are based on the expectations of management and inherently subject to a certain number of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown. By their very nature, forward-looking statements

  4. Slide 4: Overview

    Overview TC Transcontinental Overview Our Business Sectors Conclusion www.tc.tc

  5. Slide 5: TC Transcontinental Overview

    TC Transcontinental Overview Our vision is to become a market leader in flexible packaging in North America while maintaining our position as Canada’s largest printer and as the leading Canadian French-language educational publishing group. Family-controlled business founded in 1976 Investment grade

  6. Slide 6: Successful transformation into a growth company

    Successful transformation into a growth company 2016 2021 Future 36% 12% 54% 29% $2.0B $2.6B >$3B 20% 9% 12% 3% 11% Growth 11% 3% Segments Growth Segments 23% 69% >80%  Proven track record of operational excellence and ability to integrate acquisitions  Long term sustainable organic growth outlook

  7. Slide 7: Demonstrated ability to deleverage rapidly using solid free cash flow

    Demonstrated ability to deleverage rapidly using solid free cash flow Net indebtedness1 (in millions of $) and net indebtedness ratio1 2 Lease liabilities Net indebtedness (excl. Lease liabilities) 3.1 Net indebtedness ratio (excl. IFRS 16) 2 $687 Net indebtedness ratio (incl. IFRS 16) 2.5 1,421 1.9

  8. Slide 8: Allocating capital prudently

    Allocating capital prudently 500 600 Cash flows from operating activities and capital allocation ($M) 450 CAPEX (incl. intangibles) 500 400 Dividends Average 432 427 Share buybacks (2016 – 2021) 350 Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows 400 324 Operations 300 313 315 250 273 300 $347M 200

  9. Slide 9: Returning capital to shareholders

    Returning capital to shareholders TC Transcontinental has been distributing a quarterly dividend since 1993 Dividends paid per participating share Dividends paid in 2021 90 ¢ represented only 24.8% of cash flows from operating activities 6¢ 1993 2021 Strong cash flow generation provides confidence i

  10. Slide 10: Our CSR Approach

    Our CSR Approach Corporate Social Responsibility is embedded in everything we do, while our sustainability focus drives innovation and provides a key competitive advantage Collaborate across the value chain between all stakeholders Deliver on our 11 goals related to our people, our operations, our p

  11. Slide 11: Pursuing our business activities responsibly

    Pursuing our business activities responsibly Top 50 Global ESG from Sustainalytics (Top 1%) (#1 in Containers & Packaging industry worldwide) Rated “A” by MSCI ESG Ratings for the last 6 years Corporate Knights: Among the top 10 Corporate Citizens in Canada in 2019 and 2020 and ranked 45th in top Gl

  12. Slide 12: Overview

    Overview TC Transcontinental Overview Our Business Sectors Conclusion www.tc.tc

  13. Slide 13: TC Transcontinental Packaging

    TC Transcontinental Packaging www.tc.tc 13

  14. Slide 14: Packaging Sector Overview

    Packaging Sector Overview Specializing in extrusion, lamination, printing, converting and recycling 28 Production Sites CANADA ~3,900 Employees UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM $1.45B FY2021 Revenues MEXICO  Top 10 converter in North America with a leadership position in several verticals and GUATEMALA

  15. Slide 15: Achievements in our Packaging Sector

    Achievements in our Packaging Sector  Significant improvement in profitability in FY2020 and diligently managing supply chain disruptions and inflation (including significant resin price increases) in FY2021  Managed the strong order uptake and supported our customers by optimizing capacity and ke

  16. Slide 16: Packaging Sector Outlook

    Packaging Sector Outlook  Generate long-term profitable growth  Capital expenditures directed towards innovation and increasing capacity  Expect to grow profitability in FY2022  Sustainable packaging is an important key differentiator  Continue to strengthen our packaging portfolio with targete

  17. Slide 17: Leading Flexible Packaging Platform Built Through a Disciplined M&A Strategy

    Leading Flexible Packaging Platform Built Through a Disciplined M&A Strategy 2014 2015 2016 2016 Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Capri Packaging Ultra Flex Packaging Corp. Robbie Manufacturing Flexstar Packaging Inc. Clinton, Missouri Brooklyn, New York Lenexa, Kansas Ric

  18. Slide 18: Successful integration of Coveris Americas

    Successful integration of Coveris Americas Exceeded synergy targets EBIT and adjusted EBITDA1 increased significantly in the 2 years following the acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA margins1 grew from 11.9% in FY2018 to 12.8% in FY2019, and to 16.0% in FY2020, a 410bps improvement in 2 years. Insourcing o

  19. Slide 19: Strong Position in a Variety of Industries

    Strong Position in a Variety of Industries Labels Stand-up pouches 19

  20. Slide 20: Packaging Innovation and Sustainability

    Packaging Innovation and Sustainability Key considerations for clients Product • Oxygen, Moisture, Light Protection • Transportation Consumer • On the Shelf Image Engagement • Convenience of Use Total Cost of • Purchase Price Ownership • Processing Speed & Ease • Carbon Footprint Impact Sustainabili

  21. Slide 21: The Benefits of Flexible Packaging

    The Benefits of Flexible Packaging 21

  22. Slide 22: The Benefits of Flexible Packaging

    The Benefits of Flexible Packaging 22

  23. Slide 23: The Benefits of Flexible Packaging

    The Benefits of Flexible Packaging Guess how many trucks you would need to transport the same volume of rigid containers? 23

  24. Slide 24: Flexible Packaging plays a vital role in preserving food and reducing food waste

    Flexible Packaging plays a vital role in preserving food and reducing food waste Significantly improves Increases shelf life Offers unprecedented Provides confidence Informs the consumer product protection and reduces food convenience features in sterility and of the contents and freshness waste pro

  25. Slide 25: The Benefits of Flexible Packaging

    The Benefits of Flexible Packaging 25

  26. Slide 26: vieVERTe: Our Growing Sustainable Packaging Line

    vieVERTe: Our Growing Sustainable Packaging Line 100% RECYCLED READY BARRIER RECYCLED READY COMPOSTABLE PCR SHRINK FILMS • Low barrier outer • First to commercialize • Leader in packaging films • Use of post-industrial bag/pouch barrier structure barrier for compostable recycled (PIR), post- • Lamin

  27. Slide 27: Making strides towards a circular economy for plastics

    Making strides towards a circular economy for plastics  We share the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s common vision of a circular economy for plastic, where plastic never becomes waste  TC Transcontinental was the first Canadian-based manufacturer to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics

  28. Slide 28: Integrating the recycling of plastics in our production chain

    Integrating the recycling of plastics in our production chain Our equipment is used for converting plastic waste recovered from sorting facilities and other commercial, industrial and agricultural sources into 100% post-consumer recycled resin (PCR). Our recycling activities allow us to offer our cu

  29. Slide 29: TC Transcontinental Printing

    TC Transcontinental Printing www.tc.tc 29

  30. Slide 30: Printing Sector Overview

    Printing Sector Overview Offering a state-of-the-art national printing network 13 Production Sites ~ 3,700 Employees $1.13B FY2021 Revenues  Largest printer in Canada and also offers in-store-marketing, premedia, and distribution services  Key clients include book, magazine and newspaper publisher

  31. Slide 31: Achievements in Printing

    Achievements in Printing  Took swift actions at the onset of the pandemic to protect profitability and deliver solid free cash flows through the crisis  Demonstrated ability in FY2021 to maintain 21.3% Adj. EBITDA margin1 excluding subsidy  Lessons learned to be applied post-pandemic  Simplified

  32. Slide 32: Printing Sector Outlook

    Printing Sector Outlook  Expect a continued recovery in printing volume  Will continue to control costs to protect operational profitability  A larger proportion from portfolio of activities coming from verticals with growth potential like in- store marketing product, book printing and premedia s

  33. Slide 33: Dynamically Adapting Print Portfolio to Market

    Dynamically Adapting Print Portfolio to Market Printing Revenues by product / market ISM / Book / ISM / Book / Premedia News / Mag ISM / Book / News / Mag Premedia 11% / Comm Premedia / Comm 18% News / Mag / 29% 26% 27% Comm 42% FY2015 FY2019 FY2021 Flyers / Distr. 47% Flyers / Flyers / Distr. Distr

  34. Slide 34: Helping retailers improving customers experience throughout a comprehensive service offering

    Helping retailers improving customers experience throughout a comprehensive service offering Pre-Shopping In-Store After-Sale Experience Experience Experience / Building Loyalty  Flyers  Promotional POP  Distribution  Customized displays  Direct Mail  Catalogues  Permanent signage Comprehensi

  35. Slide 35: Printed Flyers

    Printed Flyers A Resilient Solution with a Significant Reach Providing Strong ROI for Retailers  Turnkey solution for retailers including designing, targeting, printing, distribution, and other related services enabling the measurement of programs efficiency with a view to increase advertisers’ sal

  36. Slide 36: In-Store Marketing (ISM)

    In-Store Marketing (ISM) A growth vertical within our Printing sector  Grew from ~$10M revenues in 2012 to a run-rate of ~$200M (through organic growth & acquisitions)  Recent acquisition of Holland & Crosby, Artisan Complete and BGI Retail to complement our offering while providing scale  Signif

  37. Slide 37: In-Store Marketing (ISM)

    In-Store Marketing (ISM) Building capabilities across ISM markets TC Transcontinental ISM Promotional POP Custom displays 8ft & above signage POP displays for CPGs (Temporary signage) (Durable floor displays) (Permanent signage) Predominantly high-frequency Low frequency promotional Customized fixtu

  38. Slide 38: In-Store Marketing (ISM)

    In-Store Marketing (ISM) Strong track record of organic growth Revenues Acquisititions ~$200M  Holland & Crosby (Oct. 2019)  Artisan Complete (Jan. 2020)  BGI Retail (June 2021) ~$10M 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Run-rate  Organic annual growth rate >20% from 2012-2021  Imp

  39. Slide 39: TC Media

    TC Media www.tc.tc 39

  40. Slide 40: Media Sector now focused on Educational Material and Groupe Constructo

    Media Sector now focused on Educational Material and Groupe Constructo  Educational book publishing and distribution activities through TC Media Books, and publishing activities for Quebec’s construction industry through Constructo Group  Completed the transformation in Media Sector with the sale

  41. Slide 41: Overview

    Overview TC Transcontinental Overview Our Business Sectors Conclusion www.tc.tc

  42. Slide 42: Key Investment Highlights

    Key Investment Highlights Diversified operations in flexible packaging, printing and media Leadership position in most verticals driven by deep relationships with blue chip customers Best-in-class operator with long track-record of driving strong margins Leading commitment to sustainability and a ci

  43. Slide 43: Conclusion

    Conclusion The pandemic has highlighted our resilience, agility and operational excellence We are well positioned to grow profitability in our Packaging Sector and to benefit from a gradual recovery in our Printing Sector We have a solid financial position, generating strong and consistent cash flow

  44. Slide 44: Contact information

    Contact information Yan Lapointe Director, Investor Relations Transcontinental Inc. 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3240 Montréal (QC) H3B 0G1 www.tc.tc Telephone: 514 954-3574 [email protected]

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