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INFICON at a Glance Net Sales 2016 by Market INFICON provides world-class instruments for gas analysis, measurement and control ~ 28% ~ 11% Our core technologies are the measurement of vacuum or the use of vacuum to analyze chemicals - primarily gases ~ 22% Focus on four key markets 3% annual compound growth rate from 2010 until 2016 ~ 39% 2
The INFICON World ~1.000 Employees WW Net Sales by Region 2016 3
INFICON Investment Case A pure play in vacuum sensor technology serving attractive markets Dominant positions - #1 or #2 in all addressed markets Global presence with sales and service in US, Europe, and Asia Strategic focus: organic growth, profitability and technology leadership Solid balance sheet no long-term debt Substantial amounts of free cash flow generated every year Healthy gross profit margins as a result of an excellent market position and effective design for manufacturabilty Attractive shareholder dividend program Target highly specialized technology markets with attractive growth prospects. 4
Security & Energy Application Chemical Identification and Monitoring Systems for VOC s and SVOC s in gases, liquids and soil Protect people and staff for military, civil and environmental purposes Trends & Drivers Increasing awareness of security threats (intentional and/or unintentional) Increasing civil use (security & environment) Need for immediate on-site results Future energy needs a new application opportunity 5
Security & Energy Products HAPSITE Chemical Identification System and various Accessories CMS Water Monitoring System Micro GC Gas Analyzer IRwin Mobile Methane Leak Detector Handheld VOC Detectors Consumables, Training, Service Customers Government agencies Military, Security, Environment Emergency Teams Police Departments Energy production & distribution IRwin Mobile Methane Leak Detector HAPSITE ER Competition Bruker (US) Agilent (US) Perkin Elmer (US) 908 Devices (US) Sewerin (D) CMS 5000 Photovac 2020Pro Fusion Micro GC 6
Security & Energy Performance Strong Q4 2016 2 nd best year, due to sales to US & Chinese government customers Shipment bottlenecks solved / backlog reduced Outlook Market Expectations 2017: Challenging Uncertain global political situation Highly dependent on government spending New competitors Growth opportunities in the energy exploration and distribution market 7
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Automotive Application Finding leaks: Manufacturing: parts and components Assembly lines: final quality tests End-User: after sales service and repair Trends & Drivers On-going world wide high demand for air conditioning and refrigerator Increased requirements to: reduce environmental pollution increase energy efficiency New environmentally friendly refrigerants Increased numbers of Automotive parts that need to be leak tight New E-Car opportunities : New and existing battery technologies Fuel cell technology (Hydrogen) 8
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Automotive Products Multi Gas, Helium & H 2 Leak Detectors Modular Leak Detectors Refrigerant Leak Detectors Handheld Devices Service contracts & Accessories Customers Carrier, Daikin, Samsung, Haier, Cree, Trane, Whirlpool, Midea etc. (RAC) Daimler, GM, Ford, Fiat, Peugeot, VW, BMW, Kuka, Laco, Valeo,Bosch, etc (Automotive) A Gramkow, Home Depot, etc. (Distributor) HLD 6000 Leak Detector Protec P3000 Helium Leak Detector Competition Ulvac (J) Pfeiffer Vacuum (D) Agilent (US) Bacharach (US), Fuso (J) Ateq (F) TEK-Mate Refrigerant Leak Detector Modular Leak Detector LDS 3000 T-Guard Sentrac Hydrogen Leak Detector 9
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Automotive Performance Strong Q4 2016 FY2016 new annual record Solid # 1 position in RAC and increased market share in Automotive Outlook Market Expectations 2017: Growth Expand automotive market share with advanced solution and application ideas New distribution & product initiatives for handheld after-sales-service products Keep high market share in saturated RAC manufacturers market with excellent world-wide service and support capabilities E-car growth opportunities (Batteries) 10
Semi & Vacuum Coating Solar, Display, Optics & Semiconductor Application Control of vacuum based processes: Thin film coating (PVD, CVD & ALD) Ion implantation, etch & cleaning Device (e.g. Wafer) handling EUV Lithography Maintenance (leak detection) Trends & Drivers Emerging markets with growing demand for electronic consumer products Increased complexity and miniaturization (Moore s law continues) Drive towards mobility & energy efficiency Big data & IoT projects as new drivers Run for the latest technology 11
Semi & Vacuum Coating Solar, Display, Optics & Semiconductor Products Gas analysis and process control Software Helium leak detectors Thin film monitoring instruments Pressure measurement Service and application support Consumables & Components Sion RF-Sensor Customers AMAT, TEL, LAM, Canon-Tokki, ASML (Equipment Manufacturers) Samsung, Intel, TSMC, Global Foundries (End-user) Optorun, Essilor, Anelva, Zeiss, Bühler (Optics) Chinese Solar equipment manufacturer FABGUARD Fault Detection Software Competition MKS (US) Pfeiffer Vacuum (D) ULVAC (J) New UL 3000 FAB Leak Detector High Temperature CDG 12
Semi & Vacuum Coating Solar, Display, Optics & Semiconductor Performance Strong Q4 2016 FY2016 new annual record, mainly due to large investments in OLED flat panel production capacity #1 position in process control, leakdetection and thin film monitoring, #2 for pressure measurement Outlook Market Expectations 2017: Growth Stable equipment CAPEX (new: China) < 10nm nodes 3D chip design EUV Lithography investments OLED to replace LCD display technology & stable Optics market Very modest photovoltaic solar recovery Design in wins with new products 13
General Vacuum Application Qualitative and quantitative measurement of vacuum based processes in R&D and manufacturing: Life Science, Analytics, Sterilization Particle & Energy research centers University and Industry laboratories Industrial & Chemical processes NEW: Food Packaging Quality Control Trends & Drivers Vacuum as affordable technology for cleanest process environment Increased numbers of vacuum based processes in R&D and manufacturing One stop shopping, therefore our instruments are also sold as private labeled accessories to large vacuum pump manufacturers and distributors Increased awareness of quality & cost issues in the MAP food packaging market 14
General Vacuum Products Vacuum Instruments Gas Analysis Pressure Measurement Leak Detectors Components and Accessories Customers Pfeiffer Vacuum (D) Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique (SE) (Leybold Vacuum) Fanuc (J), IPI (D), AS (US) Agilent (US), Ulvac (J), Ebara (J) Competition MKS (US) Ulvac (J) Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique (SE) Pfeiffer Vacuum (D) Agilent (US) Transpector MPH Mass Spectrometer Modul 1000 Helium Leak Detector Full Line of Vacuum Gauges Contura S400 Leak Detector for Food Packaging 15
General Vacuum Performance Weak 2016 mainly due to lower sales to European distributors and a customer reclassification at the beginning of 2016 Improved Q4 2016 over Q3 2016 Most competitive full liner in vacuum instrumentation Remain # 1 position Outlook Market Expectations 2017: Slow growth Strong dependency from EU economy Expand market reach into industrial and analytical OEM markets Expand distribution networks (US & Asia) First sales into Food-packaging applications 16
Key Financial Figures Shareholder Structure Board of Directors & Management
Key Figures Net Sales (USD M) Q4 Q1-Q3 Operating Income (USD M) and Ratio (in % of Sales) Q1-Q3 Q4 OpInc %Sales 312 297 70 71 293 81 305 86 279 71 ~ 310 17.1% 16.9% 53.3 50.1 9.8 11.6 15.8% 46.2 14.6 16.4% 50.1 18.4 14.3% 39.8 11.1 ~ 50 242 226 212 219 208 223 43.5 38.5 31.6 31.7 28.7 32.8 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Based on preliminary and unaudited results. Previous guidance: Sales > MUSD 300 and Operating Income > 15% 18
Balance Sheet Information as of Sept. 30, 2016 Very solid balance sheet structure Balance Sheet Structure 2016 MUSD 211.9 MUSD 215 No long-term debt Net Cash position of USD 45 Mio. Current assets represent 66% of total assets Fixed assets Other non-current assets Inventories 26% 4% 17% 78% Equity Shareholders equity ratio 76% as of September 30, 2016 Receivables Other current assets Cash & short-term investments 20% 3% 30% 3% 19% Non-current liabilities Current liabilities Assets Liabilities 19
Shareholder Structure As of Dec 31, 2015 in million shares: Outstanding, net: 2.351 Remaining Conditional: 0.104 Nominal value of CHF 5 per registered share Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (IFCN) Dividend per Share (CHF) and Share Price (Year-end) CHF 117.50 CHF 179.50 14 CHF 154.00 10 CHF 343.75 CHF 308.25 CHF 219.10 CHF 320.25 16 14 15 13 One share one vote Registered shareholders: ~2 500 Major shareholders > 3% KWE Beteiligungen AG ~ 19% 7-Industries Holding ~ 10% UBS ~ 5% Chase Nominees ~ 4% Credit Suisse ~ 3% Swisscanto ~ 3% ~44 % of shares held by 6 investors with > 3 % each. 4 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20
Board of Directors and Executive Management Board of Directors 5 members Dr. Beat E. Lüthi Chairman Dr. Richard Fischer Vice Chairman Vanessa Frey Member Beat Siegrist Member Dr. Thomas Staehelin Member Executive Management Lukas Winkler President & Chief Executive Officer Matthias Tröndle Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Audit Committee Dr. Thomas Staehelin (Chair) Vanessa Frey Beat Siegrist Compensation & Human Resources Committee Beat Siegrist (Chair) Dr. Richard Fischer Dr. Thomas Staehelin 21
SUMMARY INFICON VALUE Leadership Clear leadership position in 4 addressed markets Earnings Leverage Customer penetration (Key Account Management) and efficiency programs drive operational leverage Innovation Innovate and design to lower cost Innovate to improve customer yield Cost structure allows quick adjustment to downturn situations Growth Attractive markets Gaining market share Balance Sheet Strength 100% equity financing reduces risk Dividend programs return excess cash to shareholders 22