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CURRENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Higher Cost of Living Weak Ringgit Low Consumer Sentiment Consumer Price Index increased by Weakened by 23% vs. a year ago CSI fell to a 10 year low of 78 points 2.6% to 114.8 points in Nov 2015 Lower Retail Sales


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CURRENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Higher Cost of Living

Consumer Price Index increased by 2.6% to 114.8 points in Nov 2015

Low Consumer Sentiment

CSI fell to a 10 year low of 78 points

GDP

Slowed down to 4.7% in Q3 2015

Weak Ringgit

Weakened by 23% vs. a year ago

Lower Retail Sales

Contracted by 2.3% driven by job insecurity and consumer sentiments

Tourism

Impacted by security threat

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However, we do foresee that the economic outlook will continue to remain soft

We were able to achieve our results despite the challenging operating environment due to:

Better cost management Increased raids on contraband beers Timing of spend on commercial activities

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Increased efforts by Customs in stamping out contraband beers over the last 12 months has aided the duty paid market

Close to 1,300 cases recorded Over 1.2 million litres of beer seized

MALAYSIAN NEWS

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However, cheaply priced contraband beers are still easily accessible and widely available

A concerted approach is required to secure Government and Industry revenue

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

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FY16 6 MONTHS FINANCIAL RESULTS

from RM913.9 million to RM929.5 million from RM174.3 million to RM202.1 million from RM123.3 million

to RM127.9 million

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1,200 900 300

Jul – Sep

600

405.0 393.2

Oct – Dec

524.5 520.8

Cumulative 6 mths

929.5 913.9

REVENUE increased by 1.7% compared to last year

RM’mil

FY15 FY16

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PROFIT registered a 16% growth driven by improved cost efficiency, phasing

  • f brand advertisement & promotion investments and higher sales

250 150 50 200 100 84.1 72.8 118.0 101.5 202.1 174.3

FY15 FY16

Jul – Sep Oct – Dec Cumulative 6 mths

RM’mil

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Driving robust cost efficiencies resulted in profit growth

Production Process Fixed Overheads Advertisement & Promotion

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PROPOSED DIVIDEND (per 50 sen stock unit)

20 sen

INTERIM DIVIDEND SPECIAL DIVIDEND

30 sen 50 sen

TOTAL DIVIDEND

To commemorate our 50th anniversary

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SUMMING UP THE PAST 6 MONTHS

FINANCIALS Revenue +1.7% Profit Before Tax +16.0% Operating Cash +3.8% Interim Dividend 20 sen Special Dividend 30 sen DRIVERS Effective commercial executions Cost efficiencies Reduced contraband KEY POSITIVES Consistent solid performance delivery Focused strategy Continued underlying cost efficiencies KEY WATCH OUT Challenging external environment

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On 25 November 2015, the Company changed its financial year from 30 June to 31

  • December. The financial results for 2016 shall be for a period of 18 months - from 1

July 2015 to 31 December 2016

GAB’S CHANGE IN FINANCIAL YEAR

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CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

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CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

IMPACT

On 7 October 2015, HEINEKEN acquired Diageo’s shares and is now the major shareholder of GAB Business as usual for GAB as Heineken has been part of GAB family for more than 50 years now and with greater ownership, our bond is further strengthened Guinness will remain a key brand in GAB’s award-winning portfolio We will benefit even more from access to HEINEKEN’s international brand portfolio, best practices, systems and processes HEINEKEN and Diageo are pursuing a long-term relationship

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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GAB continues to create value through business simplification and clear priorities

V A L U E

12 months business transformation programme aimed to increase operational efficiencies across GAB’s entire value chain Effective contract management to ensure better control and structure We have been innovating to meet changing consumer needs however we recognise to be successful we need to uplift our execution Live premium drives the longer term consumer trends and improves mix Improve competencies and capabilities

  • f distributors

to drive better profitability for GAB and distributors

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We continue to introduce new additions in our growing portfolio

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We continue to introduce new additions in our growing portfolio

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Over the years, we have grown and expanded our portfolio of brands to fill the gaps within each beer segment

BEER SEGMENT

VALUE MAINSTREAM PREMIUM SUPER PREMIUM OTHERS

2012 PRESENT

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While we focus on growing our business, we also continue to lead the responsible consumption agenda in the country

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Worked with our trade partners to install unique point-of-sale materials in

28 outlets

Our DS Festive Campaign 2014 was shortlisted for the ‘Best Consumer Engagement

Campaign’ at the Ethical Corporation

Responsible Business Awards 2015.

In 2015, we revamped our Drink Sensibly website – www.drinksensibly.com.my

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