Company History. Founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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1 Dealer Training

2 Company History Aquasana Inc. (the manufacture of Austin Springs Filtration Products) is a leading direct to consumer manufacturer of performance home water filtration products. Founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas. Our products uphold our brand commitment to: Performance: highest contaminant reduction in its product class Value: lowest cost of ownership on a cost per gallon usage basis Convenience: easy to install, maintain, superior customer support We deliver better performance at a better value and our customers feel like they ve made an informed choice when they select our products. And independent reviews have validated our brand position: 2

3 Water Contamination Comes from a Variety of Sources Americans have good reason to worry about the safety of the drinking water that flows from their taps The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found a total of 316 contaminants in water supplied to 256 million Americans A Primary Recommendation of Presidents Cancer Panel report released in May of 2010: Filtering home tap or well water can decrease exposure to numerous known or suspected carcinogens and endocrine disrupting chemicals 3

4 Water Filtration is a large category Home Water Filtration is a $1.5 billion market Source: Mintel, Nov 2012; Aquasana estimates Austin Springs filtration systems best address the multiple segments within the water filtration category. Dealers will likely see the benefits of adding a growth segment like water filtration to their product assortment. 4

5 Complete Range of Water Filtration Products Austin Springs offers a full set of water filtration products for a variety of customer requirements We believe there is a range of opportunities for Dealers. 5

6 Drinking Water Systems Have a 5 Stage Removal Process Cartridge A Filters Sediment & Turbidity Removes Microscopic Particles Improves Taste Greatly Reduces Odor Filters Chlorine & Chloramine NSF Certified to remove both Chlorine & Chloramine. Chlorine & Chloramine is the most concentrated and competitive chemicals in tap water. Both Counter Top and Under Counter drinking systems use the 5 Stage Dual Cartridge filtering process Cartridge B Filters Lead Exchanges lead with Potassium Maintains ph levels Improves taste Filters Synthetic Chemicals Herbicides Pesticides Industrial solvents.5 Micron Absolute Filtration Takes out cysts such as Cryptosporidium Giardia 6

7 Austin Springs Countertop Drinking Water Filter System Offered in Silver at Launch AS DW CT P Reasons for consumers Benefit Performance 5 Stage filtration system (activated carbon, ion exchange, and sub micron filtration) Removes 61 containments Removes microscopic particles or sediment. Improves Taste and reduces odor. Removes lead and other heavy metals Removes Pharmaceuticals System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP AS DW CT P Countertop Filter $ $99.99 $ % 45% Value Saves Money Convenience Installation Friendly Maintenance Friendly 10 cents per gallon. Equivalent to 4000 bottles of water. Easy Install Filtered water available with the convenience of a tap. Filter only needs to be changed twice a year. Awards and Certifications NSF standards 42 & 53 Health Magazine Healthiest Product 7

8 Austin Springs Under Counter Drinking Water Filter System w/ Chrome, Brushed Nickel, or Oil Bronze Premium Faucet Reasons for consumers Benefit Available In: AS DW UC Brushed AS DW UC Chrome Performance 5 Stage filtration system. (activated carbon, ion exchange, and micron filtration) Removes 61 containments Removes microscopic particles or sediment. Improves Taste and reduces odor. Removes lead and other heavy metals Removes Pharmaceuticals AS DW UC ORB AS DW UC Under Counter w/prem. Faucet Value Saves Money 10 cents per gallon. Equivalent to 4000 bottles of water. System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP $ $ $ % 41% Convenience Installation Friendly Maintenance Friendly Easy Install Filtered water available with the convenience of a tap. Filter only needs to be changed twice a year Awards and Certifications NSF standards 42 & 53 Health Magazine Healthiest Product 8

9 Independent Retail Whole House Filtration System The AS WH Austin Springs whole house water filter offers three stage filtration performance Does not need electricity or a drain for installation saving hundreds Maintains best in class flow rate of gpm ensures normal flow throughout house Leading chlorine reduction of 97.3% over 300k gallons Patented filtration media reduces scale and bacteria growth AS WH Stage 2 Uses a blend of copper zinc oxidation media to reduce Lead, Chromium, Iron, scaling and balance the ph. Stage 1 Is a five micron sediment pre filter that removes rust, dirt and microscopic particles. Stage 3 Uses high grade activated carbon for a final reduction of chlorine and other chemicals. 9

10 Austin Springs Whole House Filtration: AS WH AS WH Reasons for consumers Benefits Performance Certified by NSF to deliver leading chlorine reduction of 97.3% over 300k gallons Maintains best in class flow rate of gpm ensures normal flow throughout house Patented filtration media reduces scale and bacteria growth Lasts 3 years, replacement takes are easily installed Does not impact water flow to showers and other water devices Inhibits scaling on fixtures and appliances System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP AS WH $ $ $ % 35% Value Filters water throughout the home over 3 year lifespan Convenience Does not need electricity or a drain for installation Fresh filtered water for showers and other uses throughout the home Extends the life of appliances Licensed plumber can install easily along house water line 10

11 Austin Springs Premium Shower Filter Promotes softer skin and smoother, shinier hair due to chlorine reduction in shower water Dual stage filtration process reduces 91% of chlorine in your shower waternearly double that is required for NSF certification Complete w/massage showerhead, or can be used with your own showerhead Upflow design prevents water pressure and shower height loss Easy to install with filters lasting 6 months or 10,000 gallons 2.5 GPM AS SH P Stage 1 Filters chlorine Enhances ph Stage 2 Filters synthetic chemicals 11

12 AS SH P Austin Springs Premium Shower Filter or Premium Shower Filter w/wand Reasons for consumers Benefit AS SH P W Performance Dual Stage filtration Reduces 91% of chlorine Reduces calcium ability to bond to fixtures Up flow design Multiple settings Value Environmentally Friendly Promotes softer skin and shinier hair. Reduces calcium buildup for a cleaner shower. Ability to adjust water flow. Filters synthetic chemicals. Enhances Water ph Saves up to 2,500 gallons of water a year with our water sense showerhead design. System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP AS SH P Premium $84.99 $59.99 $ % 40% Convenience Easy to install Can be installed in less than 5 minutes. AS SH P W Prem. w/wand $99.99 $69.99 $ % 40% 12

13 Austin Springs small Shower Filter AS SH Reasons for consumers Benefit System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP AS SH Small $34.99 $27.99 $ % 41% Performance Dual Stage filtration Reduces 91% of chlorine Reduces calcium ability to bond to shower surfaces Multiple settings Value Environmentally Friendly Promotes softer skin and shinier hair Reduces calcium buildup for a cleaner shower Ability to adjust water flow Saves up to 2,500 gallons of water a year with our water sense shower head design Convenience Easy to Install Can be installed in less than 5 minutes 13

14 AS GB B 18 oz Glass Water Bottles Reasons for consumers Benefits AS GB B 18 oz Glass Bottles Performance Lead and cadmium free Protects from chemicals leaching into the water Taste Value Portable Refillable Certified by NSF to be lead and cadmium free Protects from chemicals leaching back into the water Holds temperature well Can transport anywhere System Price Retail System Price MAP System Price Member Member Margin Retail Member Margin MAP $4.99 $3.99 $ % 40% Convenience Can be refilled for the life of the bottle Dishwasher safe 14

15 Austin Springs AS WH AS SH P Water Filtration Product Levels Level 7 Whole House Level 6 Shower filter GE Whirlpool Culligan AS DW UC AS DW CT P Level 5 Undercounter/Separate Faucet Level 4 Countertop filter Brita Pur Level 3 Faucet attach filter Level 2 Pitcher filter Level 1 Bottle filter Level 0 Tap Water 15