RAE Systems Q2/2008 (AMEX: RAE) Robert Chen, President and CEO Randy Gausman, CFO Bob Durstenfeld, IRO August 4, 2008 Protection Through Detection
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Leader in Sensing Technology For Hazardous Materials Enabling customers to identify safety and security threats with real-time information for making lifecritical decisions Providing rapidly-deployable, personal, portable and wireless sensor networks Leveraging first-to-market advantage and established, China-based manufacturing, sales channel and customers Protection Through Detection 3
Investment Rationale Technology leader with broad IP portfolio Toxic gas and radiation sensors Wireless networks RoHS compliant sensors Riding the industrialization growth wave in China Established local sales force Cost efficient manufacturing Strong brand & growing customer base Focus on global market growth Industrial - petrochemical and mine safety Energy - Oil/gas/coal/nuclear Government - First responders & homeland security Environmental remediation Growth in 2007 & 2008 Strong global sales channels: Distribution Direct Sales 2007 growth of 32% 2008 Profitable revenue growth of 15-20% Protection Through Detection 4
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Technology Leader Technology Pocket & handheld photoionization detector (PID) Multi-gas monitors with PID Products MiniRAE 3000 ppbrae 3000 MultiRAE Plus Chemical separation with PID measurement for benzene UltraRAE Wireless toxic gas detection and radiation detection AreaRAE Combined radiation detection & dosage measurement Solid polymer sensors, lead-free & RoHS compliant GammaRAE II R QRAE II Protection Through Detection 7
Global Advantages Differentiated sensing technology 19 chemical sensor patents Producing over 14,000 sensors per month Wireless network technology Well-known RAE Systems brand since 1991 Over 225,000 gas detection units shipped world wide since 2002 Multi-language products Low-cost manufacturing Global intrinsic safety certifications Protection Through Detection 8
RAE Systems 4 Global Target Markets Protection Through Detection
Energy Oil Coal Gas Nuclear Protection Through Detection
Industrial Safety Metals Chemicals Plastics Protection Through Detection
Government Programs First Responders & Emergency Response Public Safety & Public Venue Protection Homeland Security Defense Protection Through Detection
Environmental Site Monitoring Remediation Indoor Air Quality Protection Through Detection
Large Market Opportunities Industrial Chemical Sensor Market Homeland Security CBRNE Spending China Industrial Spending Growth China Coal Safety Tax Funds $2.8 Billion 8.5% projected growth per year through 2008 $442 Million FY2009 budget request 5% Y/Y growth +11% GDP 2007/2006 +16.3% Industrial Output for Q1/08 $360 Million in 2008 ($2.00 per metric ton tax on 2.5 billion tons of coal produced in 2007) Freedonia report: Chemical Sensors to 2008: Liquid, Gas & Biosensors U.S. Department of Homeland Security And Civitas Group China National Bureau of Statistics May 2008 Protection Through Detection 14
Sensor Technology A world leader in photo-ionization technology for detection of volatile organic compounds (e.g. gasoline, benzene) Photo-Ionization Detection (PID) Combustible Infrared Solid Polymer Electro-chemical Ion Mobility Corona Discharge Chemical Detection Tube Radiation Speciation 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Protection Through Detection 15
Total Gas Detection Instruments Shipped Worldwide per Year Units Shipped per Year 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Protection Through Detection 16
Worldwide Presence Benelux Denmark San Jose, CA U.K. France Spain Beijing Fushun Tokyo Dubai Hong Kong Shanghai Protection Through Detection 17
Growing Global Customer Base Industrial Customers Government Customers Protection Through Detection 18
Competitive Environment Wireless Sensor Network Chem. Sensor Mfg. PID Radiation Sensors China Market Expert Protection Through Detection 19
Sales Channel Distribution & Direct Americas 130 distributors EU/MEA/Asia 60 distributors China RAE Beijing + RAE Fushun (170 direct) Protection Through Detection 20
China Market Growth Opportunities Mine safety Chemical production Metals production Energy sector Coal Oil/Gas Nuclear Environmental protection & remediation Protection Through Detection 21
Revenue History & 2008 Guidance *(G= Guidance per August 4, 2008 Earnings Call) $120 $100 2008 Sales Guidance $104M to $109M* 15%-20% growth over 2007 $90.8M $104M to $109M (G)* Revenue in $ Millions $80 $60 $40 Asia Europe Americas $31.3M $45.5 M $60.3M $68.0M $20 $21.8M $0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 (*G) Protection Through Detection 22
Region Revenue Growth 13% 2007 $90.84M 41% 2006 $67.72M 13% 46% Americas 49% Asia 2005 $60.29M 11% 38% Europe 33% 56% Protection Through Detection 23
Quarterly Revenue Growth Revenue in $ Millions $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Asia Europe Americas $12.2 $13.6 $18.3 $16.2 $12.4 $15.9 $18.6 $21.1 $27.5 $25.3 $24.7 $20.1 $17.9 $17.9 $0 Q1/05 Q2/05 Q3/05 Q4/05 Q1/06 Q2/06 Q3/06 Q4/06 Q1/07 Q2/07 Q3/07 Q4/07 Q1/08 Q2/08 Protection Through Detection 24
Summary Financials (In thousands, except per share amounts) *in thousands, exept for share amounts Q2 2008 Q2 2007 6 Mos. 6/30 2008 6 Mos. 6/30 2007 Year Ended 12/31/2007 Year Ended 12/31/2006 Net Sales $24,647 $20,056 $42,516 $37,990 $90,836 $67,721 Gross Profit 13,091 9,987 21,946 19,121 46,408 35,523 Net income (loss) (467) (2,455) (2,803) (4,774) (14,696) (1,529) Net Income (loss) per Share $(0.01) $(0.05) $(0.05) $(0.08) $(0.25) $(0.03) Weighted average common stock outstanding (diluted, thousands) 59,178 58,769 59,089 58,764 58,852 58,425 As of: 6/30/2008 12/31/2007 12/31/2006 Working capital $40,571 $40,850 $36,641 Total assets 87,717 85,343 89,753 Long-term liabilities 9,565 10,442 5,441 Shareholders equity $47,209 $46,356 $56,179 Protection Through Detection 25
Investment Rationale Technology leader with broad IP portfolio Toxic gas sensors Radiation sensors Wireless networks Global growth market opportunities: Industrial: petrochemical and mine safety Energy: oil/coal/gas/nuclear Government: first responders, public safety, homeland security, and defense Environmental remediation Worldwide brand & strong China presence Products deployed in 85 countries Localized sales & support / cost-efficient manufacturing in China Growth in 2007 & 2008 2007 Revenue growth of 32% compared to 2006 2008 Profitable with 15-20% revenue growth Protection Through Detection 26
RAE Systems APPENDIX Protection Through Detection
Company History Est. manufacturing operations in Shanghai, China RAE Beijing (KLH acquisition) $1.1M angel funding Public via reverse merger 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Company founded by Robert I. Chen (current CEO) & Peter Hsi (current CTO) Sept. 11, 2001 Moved to AMEX $32 M secondary offering Joint Venture: RAE Fushun Protection Through Detection 28
Convergence of Safety and Security High Degree of Safety Canary Pre-1900s Personal Protection 1900s Area Protection 2000s Guns, Gates & Guards Safety Security Video Surveillance Analog 1980s Digital 1990s Pervasive Sensing and Integrated Data Management Today Low Low Degree of Security High Protection Through Detection 29
Public Venue Security Protection Through Detection 30
Portable Applications Protection Through Detection 31
Incident Command & Control Protection Through Detection 32
Fixed Industrial Applications Petrochemical and Heavy Industry Protection Through Detection 33
Emerging Application Building Air Quality & Security Monitoring Sensor/RF Node Network Interrogator Protection Through Detection 34
RAE Beijing Industrial safety and security expertise Integrated supplier with captive channel distribution Protection Through Detection 35
RAE Beijing -- 28 Regional Offices North West Region Beijing, HQ North East Region South West Region Eastern Region Southern Region Protection Through Detection 36
RAE Fushun Coal Mine Safety Instruments Co. Formed from Fushun Anyi (Established in 1953) First mine safety instrument company in China 70% Owned by RAE Systems and 30% owned by the Liaoning Province Government Employs 575 workers Current Mine Safety Certified products (60): Respiratory protective products Fixed & portable gas detection systems Ventilation & Methane pumps Distribution products Protection Through Detection 37
RAE Shanghai Manufacturing Manufacturing Center Established 1995 Radiation Calibration Lab Protection Through Detection 38
RAE Shanghai Engineering & Sensor Centers Protection Through Detection 39
Contact Us Company Information: InvestorRelations@RAESystems.com 408-952-8449 www.raesystems.com IR Agency Contact: Becky Herrick 415-433-3777 BHerrick@lhai.com Protection Through Detection 40