THS Treehouse Foods Sept 2017
THS Treehouse Foods Sept 2017
THS Treehouse Foods Sept 2017
Consumer Conference
September 6, 2017
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Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements and other information are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us
using information currently available. The words anticipate, believe, estimate, project, expect, intend, plan,
should, and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may
vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, or intended. We do not intend to
update these forward-looking statements following the date of this presentation.
Such forward-looking statements, because they relate to future events, are by their very nature subject to many important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements
contained in this presentation and other public statements we make. Such factors include, but are not limited to: our level of
indebtedness and related obligations; disruptions in the financial markets; interest rates; changes in foreign currency
exchange rates; customer consolidation; raw material and commodity costs; competition; integration of the Private Brands
acquisition and our ability to continue to make acquisitions in accordance with our business strategy or effectively manage
the growth from acquisitions; changes and developments affecting our industry, including customer preferences; the outcome
of litigation and regulatory proceedings to which we may be a party; product recalls; changes in laws and regulations; and
other risks that are set forth in the Risk Factors section, the Legal Proceedings section, the Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section, and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2016, and from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are
cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made when evaluating the
information presented in this presentation. TreeHouse expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any
updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in its expectations with regard
thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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Todays Speakers
President &
Bob Aiken 28 Years July 2017
Chief Operating Officer
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Sam K. Reed
Chairman & CEO
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Building Out the TreeHouse Team:
Proven Leaders with Deep Experience
Yrs of
Joined THS Leadership Title Prior Experience
Experience
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TreeHouse Strategic Growth
$3,206
$2,946
$2,294
$2,050 $2,182
$1,817
$1,501 $1,512
$1,158
$939
$708
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E
3 6 12 12 12 17 17 18 20 24 24 34 32
Number of Categories 6
We Have Unparalleled Leadership in Private Label
In-Store
SS Bevg Preserves Bouillon Bars
Bakery
Tomato
Pita Liquid Bevg Hot Cereal
Sauces
Spoonable
Pretzels Other Blends RTE Cereal
Dressings
Cheese /
Other
Pudding
Sauces
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Private Label is Increasingly Relevant to Retailers
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The Digital Age Marketplace
Consumers
Customers
Categories
Competitors
Capabilities
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TreeHouse 2020
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Returning TreeHouse to
Historical Levels of Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Trends
+300
BPS*
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Bob Aiken
President & COO
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What is Required to Win in Private Label?
Right Right
Category Cost & Service
Portfolio
Right Price
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Broad
Cost
Portfolio Strong Private Consumer
Competitive
Featuring Quality & Label Focus Insights &
& Solutions-
Clean Label, Food Safety & Category Shopper
Oriented
BFY, Leadership Leadership Marketing
Supply Chain
Innovation
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We Offer Customers a Comprehensive Portfolio
Expanding Beyond the Center of the Store into Key Perimeter Categories
In-Store Bakery
Refrigerated
Snacks
Beverages
Condiments
Produce Meals
Frozen
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We Have Significant Premium, Better for You,
Natural & Organic Offerings
PBFYNO % of Sales
25% # of PBFYNO
Categories
20% 19.5% Baked Goods 6 of 8
Beverages 7 of 7
15%
Condiments 6 of 9
10% <10%
Meals 4 of 5
5%
Snacks 3 of 3
0% Total 26 of 32
YE 2014 (Legacy) 1H 2017
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We are Re-Shaping Our Product Portfolio to
Meet Consumer Demand
YTD
Q217 YTD Revenue Growth Rate
National Brand
Equivalent
68% -3.4%
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Customer and Category Simplification
Customers Categories
Profitability
Value Add
Collaboration Growth
1,000 + Customers Sales / SKU
10% of Revenue <$30,000
Increased Complexity
Numerous Changeovers
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Our scale and capabilities are unparalleled in the industry at a
1 time when retailers are placing greater emphasis on private
label.
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Matthew Foulston
EVP & CFO
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TreeHouse 2020
Action Target Action Timeframe
Operational restructuring ~ 300 bps operating margin expansion* YE 2020
Average Utilization /
~10%
Line %
Plant 2 Plant 3
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Effective Margin Management
TreeHouse
Improved Promise Customers
Revenue
Private Label
Management
Growth Plans
Capability
Leadership
Position in Best-in-Class
Over 20 of 32 Food Safety
Categories
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We Generate Strong Free Cash Flow and Now
Have Greater Capital Allocation Optionality
In $000s
Net Debt
We have paid down $470 $3,000
3.25
1 Leverage ratio is net debt / EBITDAS as defined by our Q4 16 Q1 17 Q2 17 Q3 17 Q4 17
bank covenants.
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Investment Considerations
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Growing Strong, Standing Tall
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