A GLOBAL LEADER IN MINERAL DRILLING SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS Slide # 3. Forward Looking Statements 4. Key Takeaways Points 1 to 4 5. Foraco Market Profile (average last 30 days - as of October 31, 2014) 6. Tracking Stock Performance (as of October 31, 2014) 7. Key Takeaway - Point 1 - Global Mineral Driller 8. Strong & Experienced Management Team 9. Global Reach 10. Skilled People Based Business 11. Versatile and Modern Drill Fleet 12. Delivering Drilling Solutions (Stages of the Mine Life Cycle) 13. Competitive Landscape (Global Mineral Rig Counts) 14. Consistent Strategy (Focus on Leveraging our Position) 15. Key Takeaway - Point 2 Diversified by Commodity & Geography 16. Expanding Geographic Coverage (Revenue by Region YTD Q3 2014) 17. Diversified Commodity Exposure (Revenue by Commodity YTD Q3 2014) 18. Leveraging Strong Customer Relationships (Revenue by Customer YTD Q3 2014) 19. Key Takeaway - Point 3 Financial Data 20. Financial Review (Income Statement Actuals TTM Q3-2014, 2013, 2012) 21. Financial Review (Balance Sheet YTD Q3-2014, 2013, 2012) 22. A Target Acquisition Strategy (2007 Current) 23. Key Takeaway - Point 4 Adapting to a Changing Market 24. Mineral Drilling Services Macro Environment 25. Adapting to a Changing Market 26. Compelling Investment Proposition 27. Contact Information 28. Analyst Coverage 2
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to: the business and development of the Company; the Company s future business and strategies; and requirements for additional capital and future financing. Forward-looking statements or information also includes information contained in pro forma financial statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as plans, expects or does not expect, is expected, budget, scheduled, estimates, forecasts, intends, anticipates or does not anticipate or believes or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, might or will be taken, occur or be achieved. With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, we have made numerous assumptions including among other things, the assumptions made in connection with the preparation of the pro forma financial statements. Although our management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statement or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forwardlooking statement or information referenced herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement or information. Readers should also refer to the Company s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the Company s most recent Management Discussion and Analysis and the risk factors discussed in such documents for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements and information. Although we have attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update any forwardlooking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. All forwardlooking statements and information contained in this presentation are qualified by this cautionary statement. 3
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Global Mineral Driller 2. Diversified by Commodity & Geography 3. Financial Data 4. Adapting to a Changing Market 4
FORACO MARKET PROFILE Stock Symbol: Shares Issued and Outstanding: Share Price 1 : Market Capitalization 1 : 2013 Dividend: 2012 Dividend: 2011 Dividend: Major Shareholder: JPC-DS 2 90.0 million C$0.37 C$33.3 million Nil C$0.055 per share C$0.069 per share 42.0% basic 1 Average last 30 days (as of Oct 31-14) 2 Shares of JPC-DS are held by Financière Marville SARL, Financière Berlaimont SARL, Financière Tornaco SARL 5
TRACKING STOCK PERFORMANCE 1 Year 5 Years As of October 31, 2014 6
KEY TAKEWAY Point 1 Global Mineral Driller 7
STRONG & EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM Daniel Simoncini Chairman and Co-CEO Director & CEO since incorporation Over 30 years of industry experience Based in Singapore Jean-Pierre Charmensat Co-CEO and CFO Director & Executive Officer since incorporation Over 35 years of management experience Based in London Timothy Bremner SVP North America Ibrahim Baderi VP Africa Thierry Merle VP Europe & Middle East Santiago Marin SVP Latin America Philippe Violle SVP Engineering Andrey Popov VP CIS Peter Jacobs SVP Asia Pacific Olivier Demesy VP Brazil Fabien Sevestre Deputy CFO TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 8
GLOBAL REACH Canada United States Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Peru England France Germany Russia Burkina Faso Chad Republic of Congo Ivory Coast Ghana Guinea Mali Niger Kazakhstan Australia New Caledonia Singapore 23 countries TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 9
SKILLED PEOPLE BASED BUSINESS 1,800+ experienced employees located around the globe 10
VERSATILE AND MODERN DRILL FLEET Global Drill Rig Fleet 302 Drill Rigs 62 Rotary 212 Diamond 28 Combination 11
DELIVERING DRILLING SOLUTIONS At Every Stage of the Mine Life Cycle Exploration Drilling Activity Geotechnical Metallurgical Sampling Water 12
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 950 Boart Longyear 700 Major Drilling 302 Foraco Global Mineral Rig Counts 234 220 214 202 Energold Layne Christensen 100 91 85 69 Highly fragmented market with a small group of globally active companies. Orbit Garant Geotec Cabo Capital Drilling Ausdrill Swick Mining 26 Geodrill Foraco has grown to become the 3 rd largest global driller with approximately 5% share of the world s mineral drilling fleet. There remains abundant room for consolidation and future growth. Source: CLSA Reports and Company Reports TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 13
CONSISTENT STRATEGY Focus on Leveraging our Position 1 Growth in the Americas 2 Solidify our preferred driller status with Majors 3 Continue to capitalize on African opportunities 4 Expand Asia, Far East and CIS presence 14
KEY TAKEAWAY Point 2 Diversified by Commodity & Geography 15
EXPANDING GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE A global leader in the mineral drilling industry. Presence in all major mining markets. TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 16
DIVERSIFIED COMMODITY EXPOSURE Revenue By Commodity YTD Q3 2014 Strongly aligned to: Global exploration and production; Drilling spend and trends. TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 17
LEVERAGING STRONG CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS Revenue By Customer YTD Q3 2014 Main Customers 14% 86% Majors & Multinational Institutions Juniors 18
KEY TAKEAWAYS Point 3 Financial Data 19
FINANCIAL REVIEW Income Statement 1 Includes amortization and depreciation expenses Source: Company Reports. 20
FINANCIAL REVIEW Balance Sheet 21
A TARGETED ACQUISITION STRATEGY 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Acquisition History January 07: Connors Drilling September 08: North West Sequoia April 09: Mosslake Drilling Services April 10: Eastern Drilling Company April 10: Adviser Drilling April 12: Servitec November 12: John Nitschke Drilling Geography Added North America North America Australia Russia Lat Am Brazil Australia Rigs Acquired 19 3 8 5 50 90 15 Rigs end of the year 80 108 115 119 192 303 % of Worldwide Mineral Drilling Market Foraco Operations Touch 73% 76% 36% 43% 56% 2007 2008 2009 2010 Current 22
KEY TAKEAWAY Point 4 Adapting to a Changing Market 23
MINERAL DRILLING SERVICES MACRO ENVIRONMENT Producing Miners focused on reducing exploration costs in 2014 and expanding their current projects versus discovering/purchasing new projects. Worldwide Mineral Exploration Spending Funding for Juniors remains difficult to access. FAR Activity by Mine Stage 2013 Producers ultimately need to replace depleting reserves through exploration activity. 1 Source: MEG and CIBC Research estimate Exploration Feasibility Stage Life of Mine Extension Water 24
ADAPTING TO A CHANGING MARKET Macro Environment Pressures Actions towards a leaner, more efficient Organization ready for the next phase of Growth Decrease in activity Downward pricing pressure Rigs moved to more active regions Reduced total Headcount Reduce supplier costs and optimize performance Reduced visibility SG&A costs reduced by 33% YoY Continuous CAPEX and Working Capital Scrutiny TSX: TSX: FAR FAR 25
COMPELLING INVESTMENT PROPOSITION World s Third Largest Global Mineral Driller. Further synergies to be developed through the cross- fertilization of expertise and technical offerings between our Regions. Well positioned for next phase of growth. 26
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Brenda Patterson-Mack ir@foraco.com T: + 1.877.795.6363 M: + 1.705.825.0169 www.foraco.com 27
ANALYST COVERAGE Broker Analyst Contact CIBC World Markets Kevin Chiew 416.594.7457 Cormark Securities Maggie MacDougall 416.943.6733 Mackie Research Capital Ryan Hanley 416.860.8837 28