Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid — Merger or Acquisition (January 2007)

40 slides from Rite Aid's merger presentation, Jan 3, 2007

  1. Slide 1: Rite Aid's Acquisition of Jean Coutu USA

    Rite Aid’s Acquisition of Jean Coutu USA January 2007

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statement

    Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statement This is an oral presentation which is accompanied by slides. Investors are urged to review our SEC filings. During today’s presentation forward-looking statements may be made. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause act

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda Industry Overview Transaction Summary Strategic Overview Board Process Reductions in Costs and Expenses, Additional Synergy Opportunities and Integration Plan Approach Financial Impact Conclusion Q&A

  4. Slide 4: Industry Overview

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  5. Slide 5: Industry Overview: Aging Population Drives Prescription Use

    Strong sales growth driven by Aging population Continued emphasis on drug therapy R&D spending by U.S drug manufacturers Growth in biologics Future growth segments (i.e. Alzheimer's, diabetes) still untapped Opportunities and threats Dramatic increase in new generics Medicare Part D Industry consoli

  6. Slide 6: Transaction Summary

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  7. Slide 7: Transaction Overview

    Transaction Overview Rite Aid has entered into an agreement to acquire all Brooks and Eckerd stores from The Jean Coutu Group; all stores to be re-bannered to Rite Aid All Brooks and Eckerd drugstores (approximately 1,850 stores) Six distribution centers Total consideration paid to The Jean Coutu Gr

  8. Slide 8: Transaction Highlights

    Transaction Highlights Significant Increase in Footprint and Operating Scale Creates the Leading Drug Retailer in the Eastern US Value Creation Through Meaningful Reductions in Costs and Expenses and Synergies Better Positioned to Capture Additional Growth Strong Infrastructure, Superior Operating E

  9. Slide 9: Benefits to Key Constituents

    Benefits to Key Constituents Opportunity to work for the third largest retail drug store chain in the US New and better tools to help provide superior customer experience More career growth, strong cultural fit Rite Aid’s commitment to be the customer’s first choice for health and wellness products,

  10. Slide 10: Eckerd Overview

    Eckerd Overview Store Footprint (1) Store Overview Free Standing vs. In-line Average Sales Per Store Avg. Sales Per Store = $5.0 million Avg. Store Script Per Week = 1,205 Strategic Benefit to Rite Aid Increases presence Enhances presence in key areas that will ensure delivery of synergies Entry int

  11. Slide 11: Brooks Overview

    Brooks Overview Store Footprint (1) Store Overview Free Standing vs. In-line Average Sales Per Store Avg. Sales Per Store = $5.7 million Avg. Store Script Per Week = 1,377 Strategic Benefit to Rite Aid The Brooks locations will enhance Rite Aid’s position in New England Entry into Massachusetts and

  12. Slide 12: Strategic Overview

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  13. Slide 13: Transaction Highlights

    Transaction Highlights Apply programs, best practices, management capabilities across larger store network to improve profitability through cost savings, sales growth Management has significant expertise in retail mergers and integration Enhance competitive position in sector with strong projected g

  14. Slide 14: A Stronger National Drugstore Chain with Increased Presence

    A Stronger National Drugstore Chain with Increased Presence Pro Forma for the Transaction, Rite Aid will have Approximately 5,177 Stores Nationally and Will Become the Largest Drug Store Retail Chain in the Eastern US Note: As of August 24, 2006 Rite Aid states Brooks Eckerd states Rite Aid Brooks E

  15. Slide 15: Leadership Position in Key MSAs in the Eastern US

    Leadership Position in Key MSAs in the Eastern US Leadership Positions in Eastern US MSAs Metro Area Rankings 3 Hartford, CT 3 Nashville, TN 3 Boston, MA 3 Atlanta, GA 2 Allentown, PA 2 Worcester, MA 2 Albany, NY 2 Stamford, CT 2 Richmond, VA 2 Charlotte, NC 2 Providence, RI 2 District of Columbia 2

  16. Slide 16: Achieves Scale Similar to Walgreens and CVS

    Achieves Scale Similar to Walgreens and CVS Source: Public filings Store Count 56% Increase in Store Base Pro Forma 3,319 5,177 5,401 6,171 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000

  17. Slide 17: Substantial Growth Opportunities

    Substantial Growth Opportunities Strong industry fundamentals and favorable demographics Grow pharmacy sales by improving the pharmacy experience Focus on customer satisfaction Attract new customers Add health and wellness programs Maximize generic opportunity Grow front-end sales through optimized

  18. Slide 18: Scaleable Infrastructure

    Scaleable Infrastructure Current opportunity requires many of the same capabilities Rite Aid has successfully built: Strong supply chain processes Solid vendor relationships Consistent pricing strategy Consistent advertising and product promotion programs Innovative marketing against target customer

  19. Slide 19: Rite Aid's Current Management Team Has Demonstrated Turn Around Success

    Rite Aid’s Current Management Team Has Demonstrated Turn Around Success. . . Mary Sammons and Current Management Team Hired to Turn Around the Business Significant Challenges Faced By Current Management Team in 2000 Restore business stability Rebalance front-end inventory Restore price integrity/cre

  20. Slide 20: Resulting in Significant Improvement in Financial Performance

    . . .Resulting in Significant Improvement in Financial Performance EBITDA Margin Improvement Increase in Front-End Sales Sustained Debt Reduction Interest Coverage Ratio Improvement Reduced Total Debt by $3 Billion Since Fiscal 2000 Current Management Team Current Management Team NM Current Manageme

  21. Slide 21: Board Process

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  22. Slide 22: Board Process

    Board Process The Board of Directors regularly evaluates the competitive position of the Company and periodically considers and evaluates potential acquisitions and other opportunities that would further the Company’s strategic objectives. The Board of Directors held six (6) meetings between Decembe

  23. Slide 23: Reduction in Costs and Expenses, Additional Synergy Opportunities and Integration Plan Approach

    Reduction in Costs and Expenses, Additional Synergy Opportunities and Integration Plan Approach

  24. Slide 24: Realize Meaningful Net Reductions in Costs and Expenses

    Realize Meaningful Net Reductions in Costs and Expenses Gross Profit Improvement Advertising Expense Optimization Distribution Improvement & Other Cost Savings Corporate Administration Reduction ~$150 Million Annual Full Run-Rate Net Reductions in Costs and Expenses Achieve Full Run-Rate Net Reducti

  25. Slide 25: Net Reductions in Costs and Expense Detail

    Net Reductions in Costs and Expense Detail Gross Profit Improvement Opportunities Annual Full Run-Rate Amount Front-end Private brand Shrink Vendor funds and contracts Pharmacy Drug purchasing – generic and branded Generic utilization Shrink Headcount reductions primarily from elimination of redunda

  26. Slide 26: Further Upside From Potential Revenue Synergies

    Further Upside From Potential Revenue Synergies. . . Front-End Same Store Sales Pharmacy Same Store Sales USA USA Opportunities at Brooks & Eckerd Stores Improve the following: In-stock positions New item introductions Seasonal merchandise, sales and sell-through Unique marketing and merchandising p

  27. Slide 27: Pro Forma and Additional Operational Improvements Opportunities

    Pro Forma . . . And Additional Operational Improvements Opportunities Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) Without Net Reductions Pro Forma With Net Reductions (2) Potential Margin Upside Improvement (1) Adjusted EBITDA margin for Rite Aid based on fiscal 2006. Rite Aid Fiscal 2006 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GA

  28. Slide 28: Dedicated Integration Team Focused on Successful Implementation

    Functional Detail Plan Dedicated Integration Team Focused on Successful Implementation Integration Leadership Team Mary Sammons, Jim Mastrian, Pierre Legault, Chris Hall Integration Leader Chris Hall Synergy Control Paul Krueger Project Manager Robert Thompson PMO External Communication, Change Mgmt

  29. Slide 29: Integration Plan Approach

    Integration Plan Approach Successful Integration & Conversion of Brooks / Eckerd Stores Retrofit Planograms Store Systems Conversion Supply Chain Conversion Remerchandising New Décor Package Phase 2 Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 4 Store Analysis Store Remodeling 4 – 6 months 12 Months 24 - 36 Months Systems

  30. Slide 30: Integration Expenditures

    Integration Expenditures $0 $87 million Severance, retention and other payments Training Conversion reset services Supplies $200 million $450 million $75 million $25 million Upgrade distribution centers $125 million $45 million Remodel all Brooks and Eckerd stores $0 $380 million Convert all Brooks

  31. Slide 31: Financial Impact

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  32. Slide 32: Terms & Conditions

    Terms & Conditions Standstill period effective as long as Jean Coutu Group and its affiliates own 5% of the total voting power of Rite Aid and for nine months thereafter. Jean Coutu Group and members of the Coutu family will be subject to certain standstill restrictions: Cannot purchase additional R

  33. Slide 33: Terms & Conditions

    Terms & Conditions Satisfaction of customary conditions Transaction approval by Rite Aid shareholders Closing is conditioned upon receiving regulatory approval unless such approval requires the divestiture of more than $60 million of four-wall (plus advertising) EBITDA Financing conditions generally

  34. Slide 34: Key Financial Metrics

    Key Financial Metrics Rite Aid Revenues Rite Aid Pro Forma Revenues Fiscal 2006 Revenue = $17.3 billion Fiscal 2006 PF Revenue = $26.8 billion Rite Aid Pro Forma Fiscal 2006 Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) 3.9% 3.9% 4.5% (1) Rite Aid Fiscal 2006 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is

  35. Slide 35: Leverage Over Time

    Actual Pro Forma Actual (2) Leverage Over Time Post transaction close Rite Aid will have sufficient liquidity from $1.75 billion revolver to fund working capital and capital expenditure needs Significant de-leveraging over 24 months post transaction close as Rite Aid realizes full reductions and syn

  36. Slide 36: Conclusion

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  37. Slide 37: Transaction Highlights

    Transaction Highlights Significant Increase in Footprint and Operating Scale Creates the Leading Drug Retailer in the Eastern US Value Creation Through Meaningful Reductions in Costs and Expenses and Synergies Better Positioned to Capture Additional Growth Strong Infrastructure, Superior Operating E

  38. Slide 38: Thank You

  39. Slide 39: OIBA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

    OIBA to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Adjustments: 4 Non-Recurring Professional Fees ( 1 ) Other Non-Recurring Adjustments, net $369 Adjusted EBITDA 9 Non-Cash Asset Write-Offs, net 25 Closed Stores and Impairment Charges $332 Reported OIBA The following provides a reconciliation of Jean Coutu USA'

  40. Slide 40: Additional Information and Where to Find It

    Additional Information and Where to find it Rite Aid has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction. The proxy statement was mailed to the stockholders of Rite Aid. STOCKHOLDERS OF RITE AID ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT B

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