TerraVest Industries, Inc. · TSX:TVK

TerraVest Industries — Sprott Securities Toronto Mid Cap Growth Conference 2006

16 slides from TerraVest Industries's conference presentation, May 11, 2006

  1. Slide 1: Sprott Securities Toronto Mid Cap Growth Conference

    Sprott Securities Inc. Toronto Mid Cap Growth Conference May 11, 2006

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Information

    Forward-Looking Information Certain information provided in this presentation may be forward-looking. This information may be based on assumptions and anticipated results that are subject to uncertainties, including the general economy, the ability of TerraVest’s operating entities to obtain and com

  3. Slide 3: Mission

    Mission Provide unitholders with outstanding stability and growth in distributions by building a diversified portfolio of high quality, mid-sized companies 3

  4. Slide 4: Accomplishments

    Accomplishments • Established a multi-company income trust for Canadian-based mid market companies ƒ Untapped segment for public investors ƒ Six portfolio companies provide diversity and stability to Fund’s cash flow • Increased per unit distributions by 30% • Provided investor returns of 69% since

  5. Slide 5: Diversification Enhances Stability of Unit Distributions

    Diversification Enhances Stability of Unit Distributions Portfolio now comprises six investments ƒ Proforma annual revenue $280 million ƒ 2005 proforma EBITDA of $33 million* ƒ Diversified portfolio with proven record for cash generation Pro Forma Distributable Cash Stylus Diamond Ezee-On Beco RJV D

  6. Slide 6: Investment Strategy Drives Per Unit Distribution Growth & Security

    Investment Strategy Drives Per Unit Distribution Growth & Security Increased annual per unit distributions 30% ƒ Four accretive acquisitions ƒ Portfolio diversification reduces systemic volatility ƒ Distributions supported by diversification and investment structures $0.120 $0.115 $0.110 $0.105 $0.1

  7. Slide 7: Demonstrated Access to Capital

    Demonstrated Access to Capital Established institutional credibility ƒ Four equity financings – raised approximately $127 million ƒ Research coverage by seven investment analysts ƒ $110 million Bank credit facility – BMO, RBC & CIBC 7

  8. Slide 8: Investment Structure

    Investment Structure ƒ Existing key managers reinvest meaningful capital ƒ TerraVest secures preferred rights to distributable cash flow ƒ Fund monitors investments, and works with business to enhance performance ƒ Fund maintains liquidity preference on minority investor exits ƒ Tax leakage minimize

  9. Slide 9: Preferred Return

    Preferred Return • On the four post IPO investments TVIF has the right annually to receive all of the cash flow produced by the investment until preferred return is met • Approximately 50% of the Fund’s cash flow is covered by preference protection. Diamond example: ƒ TVIF owns 87.1% of Diamond and

  10. Slide 10: Investor Protection

    Investor Protection • Approximately 50% of the Fund’s cash flow is covered by preference protection • Fund Management’s equity investment is subordinated to Fund’s investment • Companies monitored and supported with external leadership providing mentoring, strategic input and strong financial contro

  11. Slide 11: Beco Industries

    recent acquisition Beco Industries ƒ Acquired 80% in December 2005 ƒ Established in 1946 and headquartered in Montreal ƒ LTM revenues of $54 million ƒ Operates internationally with offices in Montreal, New York, Shanghai (China) and Faisalabad (Pakistan) ƒ Solution provider – integrated design, sour

  12. Slide 12: Diamond Energy Services

    recent acquisition Diamond Energy Services ƒ Acquired 87% in October 2005 ƒ Established in 1996 and headquartered in Swift Current (Saskatchewan) with operations in Medicine Hat and Red Deer ƒ Company’s service rigs and coiled tubing units used for well completions, maintenance, work-overs and aband

  13. Slide 13: 2006 Goals

    2006 Goals • Add an additional 2-4 high quality, well-managed businesses ƒ Further diversify Fund’s sources of cash flow ƒ Distribution growth through accretive investments • Focus on growth and productivity opportunities in present portfolio • Obtain more internal efficiencies and cost savings • Cr

  14. Slide 14: Portfolio Companies

    Portfolio Companies Leader in natural gas wellhead equipment in Western Canada One of Canada’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products Custom upholstered furniture manufacturer and importer selling to independent retailers Manufactures heavy d

  15. Slide 15: Key Investment Considerations

    Key Investment Considerations • Diversification provides distribution stability • Accretive acquisition strategy • Demonstrated distribution growth potential • Key managers invested in business success 15

  16. Slide 16: For further information

    For further information: Tom Kileen Tim Zosel Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President O: 612.215.6132 O: 612.215.6135 C: 612.868.0556 C: 612.867.3907 [email protected] [email protected] www.terravestindustries.com 16

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