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1 | AirBoss of America Corp.

Integrated Growth


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Transaction Overview

• On June 17, 2015, AirBoss entered into an agreement to acquire all the shares of Immediate Response Technologies (“IRT”), a privately-owned U.S. company

• Leading provider of personal protection and safety products for CBRN hazards, as well as communicable diseases and respiratory threats for the individual, First Responder, Medical, Military, Law Enforcement, Fire and Industrial communities.

• AirBoss will acquire IRT through an initial all cash transaction valued at approximately US$37 million, subject to working capital adjustments, with additional payments of up to US$25, subject to achievement of performance objectives over the 60 month period following the close of the transaction

• Represents an acquisition multiple of ~5x trailing twelve months EBITDA

• Trailing EBITDA of ~US$7.4MM on Trailing Revenue of ~US$25.4MM

• The acquisition will be funded with AirBoss’ existing debt facilities

• The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to the Company's earnings and cash flows

Strategic acquisition providing product diversification and a new growth platform


Transaction Overview

• IRT is expected to generate sales of approximately US$30 million and Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") of between US$8 and US$9 million for the year ended December 31, 2015

• Going forward, senior management of IRT will continue run the business, operating within AirBoss’ Defense division

• Tom Ripley, Managing Member of IRT’s parent company will become President, AirBoss Engineered Products

• Closing expected during Q3-15 following CFIUS regulatory approval and customary closing conditions

Strategic acquisition providing product diversification and a new growth platform


Transaction Rationale

Strengthen AirBoss Defense

Product Portfolio

Ability to Leverage IRT’s Expertise

Attractive Financial Attributes

• Creation of a new product platform within AirBoss Defense

• Introduces a set of highly complementary products

• Better positions AirBoss with OEM’s and supply chain to win additional defense contracts

• Excellent relationships with numerous government, military and commercial customers

• Management has deep industry expertise

• Immediately accretive to earnings and cash flows

• Attractive purchase price with an earnout structure that fully aligns IRT and AirBoss

• Strong platform to continue to grow in North America and abroad

Accretive transaction while providing product, revenue and cash flow diversification


Attractive Market Fundamentals

• Recent global events have led to an increased awareness and demand for CBRN equipment

o Current MERS outbreaks in Korea and China

o Ebola epidemic in West Africa

o Sarin artillery attacks in Syria

o Ricin threats in Los Angeles and Mississippi

o Threat of various pandemic influenza outbreaks

• H1N1 in 2009, H3N2v in 2012, H7N9 in 2013

• The U.S. Government spending in the CBRN defense market is expected to continue to grow

o The Biomedical Advanced Research & Development Authority has budgeted approximately $2 billion for medical countermeasures and medical devices (masks and PAPRs)

o The Chemical, Biological Defense Program (CBDP) Fund and Army Fund have collectively budgeted $3.5 billion through 2018

• Includes allocations for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams, Chemical Biological Equipment, and the Joint Service General Purpose Mask

Source: Joint Program Executive Office – Chemical and Biological Defense

Strategic opportunity in the growing CBRN equipment sector


Complementary Product Offering

Decontamination Shelters & Tents Powered Air Purifying Respirators Filters & Cartridges

2015E Revenue: ~29% 2015E Revenue: ~43% 2015E Revenue: ~28%


Facility, Operations and Manufacturing

• Operates out of a 78,000 sq. ft facility located in Landover, Maryland

• IRT benefits from an experienced non-union and non-CBA workforce

• All required manufacturing processes are in place: design and engineering, purchasing, receiving, quality inspection and assurance, production, and packaging and shipping

Key Manufacturing Competencies

• ISO 9001:2008 certified and compliant

• Repeatable process control and minimal human interfacing

• Carbon and media filling designed to address key parameters

• Ultrasonic welding capabilities

• Government and OEM specialized packaging

• 40+ years of experience using Computer Aided Design software


Our Revenue Streams

AirBoss Revenue Pro Forma Revenue(1)

43%

8%7%

42% 40%

8%14%

38%

• The acquisition of IRT will broaden AirBoss’ end-market exposure in the Defense segment

Note: Based on LTM revenue figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2015(1) Does not account for any synergies arising from this transaction

LTM Revenue: US$309 million LTM Pro Forma Revenue: US$334 million(1)

43%

8%7%

42%

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EBITDA by Segment

AirBoss EBITDA(1) Pro Forma EBITDA(1)

44%

18%

38% 37%

32%

31%

• The acquisition of will bring strong growth and diversification of EBITDA

Note: Based on LTM EBITDA figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2015(1) Percentage breakdown does not account for unallocated corporate costs(2) Represents Industrial and Defense operations (3) Does not account for any synergies arising from this transaction(4) Includes unallocated corporate costs

LTM EBITDA: US$30 million(4)

Margin: 9.6%LTM Pro Forma USEBITDA: $37 million(3)(4)

Margin: 11.1%

(2)

43%

8%7%

42%

Rubber Compounding Industrial Defense AutomotiveRubber Compounding Engineered Products Automotive

43%

8%7%

42%


43%

8%7%

42%


(2)

(2)


• Acquisition creates a new and highly complementary product portfolio within AirBoss Defense

• IRT is a leader in its market and has deep industry expertise

• Executing on AirBoss’ strategy to improve the diversification within AirBoss Defense

• Proven business model with strong sales visibility on several programs

• Company with strong recognition amongst key government, military and commercial customers

• Strong potential to grow the business outside of the North American market

• Attractive financial returns for AirBoss shareholders

• Aligned corporate strategy, with IRT representing a strong cultural fit with AirBoss

Key Highlights


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