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Investor DayNovember 18, 2010
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Forward-Looking Statementsand Non-GAAP Measures
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Certain information included herein is forward-looking, within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified by looking for words such as “believe”, “expects”, “expected”, “will”, “intends”, “projects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “continues” or similar words. Forward-looking information in this corporate presentation, including the 2010 and 2011 Financial Outlooks, includes but is not limited to consolidated and business segment outlooks, expected EBITDA from operations, expected Adjusted Operating Cash Flow, expected Adjusted Operating Cash Flow per share, future capital expenditures, business strategy and objectives, future dividend payments, dividend strategy, expected senior debt and total debt to EBITDA ratios, future cash flows, anticipated taxes and statements regarding the future financial position of Superior and Superior LP. Superior and Superior LP believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.
Forward-looking information is based on various assumptions. Those assumptions are based on information currently available to Superior, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third- party sources, and include the historic performance of Superior's businesses, current business and economic trends, availability and utilization of tax basis, currency, exchange and interest rates, trading data, cost estimates and the other assumptions set forth under the “Outlook” sections contained in the 2010 third quarter results. Readers are cautioned that the preceding list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are described herein and in the 2010 third quarter results. Such forward-looking information necessarily involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Superior's or Superior LP's actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the risks referred to under the section entitled “Risk Factors to Superior”, in the 2010 third quarter results, the risks associated with the availability and amount of the tax basis and the risks identified in Superior's 2009 Annual Information Form under the heading “Risk Factors”. Any forward-looking information is made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, neither Superior nor Superior LP undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise such information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Business Overview
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Superior Plus – ‘Three Businesses – ONE Investment’ Energy Services Specialty Chemicals Construction Products Distribution
Converted to a corporation on December 31, 2008 High-yielding corporation Excellent access to capital Focused on improving efficiency and organic
growth generation Attractive acquisition and geographic / market expansion
opportunities in all three businesses North American focused with 4,800 employees
Financial Profile – SPB
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Enterprise Value (EV) $2.3 billion
Share Market Price (1) $10.46
Annual Dividend Rate (per share) (2) $1.62
Dividend Yield 15.5%
Number of Shares Outstanding (3) 107.1 million
Convertible Debentures Outstanding (4) $489.4 million
(1) Closing market price on November 9, 2010(2) Annualized dividend of $1.62 is based on the November 2010 dividend of $0.135 per month(3) As at September 30, 2010(4) Excludes deferred issue costs
Strong Management Capability
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Position Age
Grant Billing Chief Executive Officer 59
Wayne Bingham Chief Financial Officer 54
John Gleason President, Energy Services and Propane 51
Greg McCamus President, U.S. Refined Products and Fixed-Price Products 52
Eric McFadden EVP, Business Development 47
Paul Timmons President, Specialty Chemicals 61
Dave Tims SVP, Commodity Portfolio Management 49
Paul Vanderberg President, Construction Products Distribution 51
Superior Plus Market Diversification
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(1) Based on mid-point of Superior’s 2011 Financial Outlook on an EBITDA from operations basis as provided in Superior’s third quarter MD&A
Energy Services
Construction Products Distribution
Specialty Chemicals
Today’s Presenters
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Construction Products Distribution
Paul Vanderberg
Energy Services
John Gleason
Superior Plus
Wayne Bingham
Specialty Chemicals
Paul Timmons
Superior Plus
Grant Billing
Construction Products Distribution
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Business Overview
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Leading distributor of Walls and Ceilings Products and Commercial and Industrial insulation in Canada and the U.S. Commercial Residential Industrial Fabrication services
Productivity partner with contractors providing value-added services
Operational: 115 distribution centers, including 13 fabrication facilities, across 6 provinces and 30 states
Approximately 1,450 employees
End-Use Market Diversification
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Commercial – New
Residential
Industrial
Commercial – Renovation
‘The Construction Products Distribution business is diversified across geographic and end-use markets’
% based on 2010 Estimated Revenue by Segment
Branch Locations‘A North American Focus’
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2010 Initiatives
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Cost reduction programs End-use markets have been challenging
Extensive focus on operating costs
$4.2 million in restructuring expense 9 month ytd 2010
Costs savings are reflected in the 2011 Outlook
Integration Cost reduction focus
Incremental approach in certain Walls and Ceilings locations
2010 Initiatives
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June 2010 acquisition of Burnaby Insulation C&I entry into Canada
Serves Western Canada industrial market
Base to build on, particularly related to Oil Sands opportunities
Strengthened management team Key hires from industry, internal promotions
Restructured procurement function
Market Overview – Residential
14Source: Dept. of Commerce, CMHC, Company Forecast
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1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011F
Residential Housing Starts (000s units)
U.S. CanadaF = Forecast
Market Overview – Non-Residential
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1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000
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U.S. CanadaF = Forecast
Market Overview – Industrial
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 F 2011 F
Industrial Capital Spending ($ billions)
U.S. CanadaF = Forecast
Insulation Fabrication Services
Value-added to customers Conversion of raw materials into products of specific sizes
and shapes Located strategically near large industrial and commercial markets
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North
South
West
▼ Fabrication
Energy Efficiency Trends
Positive growth from energy efficiency trends Insulation role in energy efficiency and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions Insulation in existing commercial buildings saves at least 30% of the
total U.S. commercial energy consumption that otherwise would have been consumed (1)
Insulation single most cost-effective greenhouse gas abatement measure (2)
Government legislation requiring improved energy efficient standards New federal buildings required to achieve 30% greater energy efficiency ASRAE 2010 standards for mechanical insulation under consideration
Sustainable design standards (LEED and Green Globe)(1) Owens Corning study.(2) McKinsey & Company’s Report on
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Growth Opportunities
Product line expansion: Full walls + ceilings product line in
23 architectural centres
C+I insulation in walls and ceilings centres
Geographic growth and consolidation: Selective acquisitions
Greenfield
Business positioned for end-use market recovery Significant leverage to economic recovery
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(millions of dollars)
Mid-Point of 2010 Outlook ($18 – $25 million) (1) 21.5
Benefit of cost reduction programs, netVolume based on increased market share and economic recovery
1.0
8.0
Price/margin improvement 2.0
Mid-Point of 2011 Outlook ($25 – $40 million) (1) 32.5
(1) As provided in Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A
2010 and 2011 Financial Outlook Bridge Construction Products Distribution
Summary
Leading market positions with cost structures aligned with current volumes
Energy efficiency trends support increase insulation usage
Positioned to grow based on SPI network
Significant leverage to economic recovery
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Energy Services
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Energy Services
Canadian propane distribution Canada’s largest retail supplier of propane Full service offering
U.S. northeast refined fuels Significant heating oil, propane and distillates
platform in the northeastern U.S. Full service offering
Supply and portfolio management Leading natural gas liquids marketing company with potential
to add the northeastern U.S. to its portfolio
Fixed-Price Energy Services Leading Canadian energy marketer offering natural gas
and electricity plans to commercial customers in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia
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Energy Services Diversification
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Based on gross profit by business for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010
‘The Energy Services business is well diversified across various geographic and end-use markets’
Canadian Propane Distribution
Fixed-Price Energy Services
Wholesale Supply Management
U.S. Refined Fuels
Canadian Propane Business Overview
Superior Propane is a recognizable Canadian brand – in business since 1951
Canada’s largest supplier of propane, related products and services Annual volumes: 1.3 billion litres
160,000 customers coast-to-coast Canada
125,000 residential customers (150 million litres)
35,000 commercial/business customers (1.15 billion litres)
Employees: 1,600 coast-to-coast
A recognized leader in propane safety
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Canadian Propane Geographic Diversification
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Western Canada 54%Eastern Canada 38%Atlantic Canada 7%
Volume by region for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009.
Canadian Propane 2010 Initiatives
Technology-Based Initiatives Enterprise One (ERP) Upgrade completed in
2nd quarter 2010Costs savings of approximately $7.0 million anticipated
in 2011 On-Board Truck Computers and UPS Roadnet
Improved connectivity with front-line staff results in operations efficiencies and more efficient delivery routes
Sales and Marketing Initiatives 60 person sales force – face-to-face with customers in
the fieldSales team has produced positive results with annualized
new customer volumes of approximately 119 million litres Voice-to-Voice team services the Residential line of businessOrganization-wide ‘Customer Service Commitment” 28
U.S. Refined Fuels Business Overview
Three U.S. Refined Fuel acquisitions in 2009/10 for US$308 million
Residential and Commercial heating oil, propane, and commercial fuels distribution Sunoco Home Comfort, Griffith Consumers, Griffith Energy
Annual volumes – 463 million gallons (1.7 billion litres) 223,000 customers – 91% residential Full service offering including HVAC installation, repair
and maintenance
Well maintained storage and distribution assets Four pipeline-supplied terminals and 44 retail bulk plants
provide 31 million gallons of storage capacity
Strong health, safety and environmental track record2929
U.S. Refined Fuels Geographic Diversification
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Albany
New York
Rochester
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Binghamton
Scranton
Harrisburg
State College
Philadelphia
Syracuse
LocationTerminal
U.S. Refined Fuels Market Analysis
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National Oilheat Research Alliance estimates 43% of total heating oil consumption is in mid-Atlantic Region from Virginia to New York
New York and Pennsylvania have an estimated 3.5 million homes fueled by heating oil
33% of New York households and 25% of Pennsylvania households use heating oil as their primary source of energy
Percentage of Total Heating Oil Consumption
Heating Oil Market Data
Source: National Oilheat Research Alliance, 2008.
Heating Oil Usage
State / DistrictGallons
(millions)Households
(000s)
New York 2,463 2,336Pennsylvania 1,286 1,217New Jersey 612 595Virginia 431 362Maryland 308 316Delaware 64 77District of Columbia 33 17
Total Mid-Atlantic 5,197 4,920
6%10% 11%
30%
43%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
West South Mid -West New England Mid -Atlantic
31%
NYandPA
U.S. Refined Fuels 2010 Initiatives
Completed the acquisition of Griffith Energy (January, 2010)
Integration of the three businesses substantially complete One-time costs of $3.2 million incurred in 2010 Combined some operations in New York and Pennsylvania Rebranding to Superior Plus Energy Services well underway
Hired Key Leadership roles, including a VP of Sales
Established a new organizational structure
Operational focus on sales and customer retention and satisfaction
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Supply Portfolio Management
Supply Portfolio Management group provides expertise in wholesale supply, risk management and logistics to Superior’s businesses
Third-party marketing accounts for about one-third of all activity with strong growth potential Continued growth of third party business allows higher
utilization of storage and transportation assets
Ability to optimize value of terminals, storage, rail transport and pipeline capacity Significant propane and butane storage in Alberta,
Michigan, New York state, Kansas and Texas
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Wholesale Supply Market Footprint
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EDMONTON
REGINA
CONWAY
MOUNTBELVIEU
BATHMARYSVILLE/SARNIA
Supply Region
Wholesale Market Region
Transport Flow
Storage
Energy Services Opportunities
Canadian Propane Customer Growth Initiatives
Continued focus on sales and marketing to attract and retain customers
Build and execute on a plan to leverage our safety expertise Target existing customers and further penetrate with
service offerings Productivity Improvement Opportunities
Integration of ERP upgrade and web-based customer service applications and other technology improvements
Ability to pay for propane on-line and update account information
Continue to refine ERP and internal processes to improve cost structure
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U.S. Refined Fuels Pursue propane and propane service expansion
opportunities across all markets in the Northeastern U.S.
Cross-selling opportunities in conjunction with the Fixed-Price Energy Services business (electricity and natural gas) offerings to be introduced to existing customer base
Continue to improve cost structure by identifying back- office synergies and productivity improvements
U.S. industry consolidation opportunities Potential tuck-in acquisitions in highly fragmented
N.E. Heating Oil market
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Energy Services Opportunities
Supply Portfolio Management Leverage and diversify current storage
locations and supply relationships to expand market presence
Expanded product offering
Offer supply and risk management solutions to customers
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Energy Services Opportunities
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(millions of dollars)
Mid-Point of 2010 Outlook ($100 – $115 million) (1) 107.5
Weather normalization 10.0
Economic improvements and sales growth 9.0
Absence of integration costs and full-year benefit of cost reductions 3.5
Mid-Point of 2011 Outlook ($120 – $140 million) (1) 130.0
(1) As provided in Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A
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2010 and 2011 Financial Outlook Bridge Energy Services
Energy Services Summary
Strong brand and leading positions in both end-use and geographic markets across Canada
Strong focus on customer service
Plans in place to grow existing customer base
Continued focus on productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives to generate ongoing efficiencies
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Specialty Chemicals
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Business Overview
Manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and provider of technology-related services
Second-largest producer of sodium chlorate in North America and worldwide with an estimated production capacity of 26% and 15%, respectively
Third largest producer of Potassium Chloralkali products in North America. Successful startup of Port Edwards, Wisconsin facility in Q4 2009
Nine manufacturing facilities
Approximately 500 employees
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Product Diversification
2004 EBITDA 2009 EBITDA
‘Superior has diversified its Specialty Chemical Business’
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North American Chlorate
Technology
Chloralkali
International Chlorate
Geographic Footprint
500 employees
510,000 MT sodium chlorate capacity from 7 plants
10,500 MT sodium chlorite capacity from 2 plants – largest worldwide
39,000 MT chloralkali product capacity at Saskatoon
103,000 MT potassium & chloralkali products at Port Edwards
Sales offices – China and Japan
BRAZIL
CHILE
ARGENTINA
Vancouver Thunder Bay
Grande Prairie
Valdosta
BuckinghamToronto
Hargrave
Saskatoon
URUGUAY
Port Edwards
CANADA
USA
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2010 Capital Initiatives
Sodium chlorate – efficiency improvement projects- Electrical energy ±10% reduction
- Valdosta, Georgia- Hargrave, Manitoba
Hydrogen utilization at the Chilean facility Ownership of electrical generation – Chile Vancouver rectifier and debottlenecking Total capital projects of approx. $30 million
with a minimum 15% ROI Pipeline of future opportunities
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Pulp Market Update
Pulp inventories are at normalized levels – approximately 35 days of inventory
Pulp prices remain high providing support for sodium chlorate markets
Many closed mills have re-started
Pulp statistics current as at November 10, 201046
Chlorate Market Update
Sodium chlorate market tight
Producer operations problems – France/USA
Pulp mills running at high utilization rates
80,000 tonnes demand has returned to North American market
ERCO on order control – price increases announced
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2010 industry operating rates continued to increase, currently above 90%
Gulf Coast chlorine derivatives exports very high (EDC, vinyl etc)
Market conditions should be sustainable due to: USD currency weakness Low natural gas price Chinese industry operating rates are stated as
being in the 60% range Power constraints and high feedstock costs
Chloralkali Market Update
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Source: CMAI
‘Chloralkali margins are well positioned relative to past economic downturns’
Chloralkali Market Update
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South American Expansion Opportunities
Brazil and Chile are low cost pulp regions
Superior will look to leverage its existing relationship with CMPC Chilean facility completed in 2005 CMPC is a low cost pulp producer with a market
capitalization of US$10 billion as at July 2010 Opportunity to grow in Brazil as a result of CMPC growth
Brazil opportunities include: Sodium chlorate facilities Sodium chlorite facilities Alkali products Export from North American facilities
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Specialty Chemicals Opportunities
Continue to optimize existing chemical facilities
Chlorate industry consolidation opportunities
Exploring international expansion opportunities Leverage chlorine dioxide technology Leverage strategic partnerships
Use Port Edwards facility expansion to attract ECU customers to adjacent land (60 acres)
Additional opportunities to expand into other product lines
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2010 and 2011 Financial Outlook Bridge Specialty Chemicals
(millions of dollars)
Mid-Point of 2010 Outlook ($95 – $105 million) (1) 100.0
Port Edwards volume and margin improvements 7.5
Mid-Point of 2011 Outlook ($100 – $115 million) (1) 107.5
(1) As provided in Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A
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Summary
Stable cash flows throughout the recession
Port Edwards shutdown influenced 2009 results
Strong pipeline of opportunities
Demonstrated an ability to effectively execute a variety of projects
Product and geographic expansion projects are being developed
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Financial Overview
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2010 Q3 and YTDFinancial Performance
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2010 2009 2010 2009
EBITDA from operations:
Energy Services 4.9 3.1 51.8 57.0
Specialty Chemicals 26.9 22.1 71.8 74.4
Construction Products Distribution 7.6 7.1 17.3 11.9
39.4 32.3 140.9 143.3
Interest (17.9) (10.1) (51.6) (28.1)
Cash income tax recovery (expense) (0.6) 0.9 (0.9) (5.3)
Corporate costs (0.4) (3.8) (8.1) (10.4)
Adjusted Operating Cash Flow 20.5 19.3 80.3 99.5
Adjusted Operating Cash Flow per share basic (1)
and diluted (2) $0.19 $0.22 $0.76 $1.13
(millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedSeptember 30,
Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
(1) The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2010 is 106.6 million (2009 – 88.7 million) and for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is 104.9 million (2008 – 88.4 million).
(2) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, there were no dilutive instruments.
Third-Quarter Highlights
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Benefits of a slow economic recovery evident throughout the third quarterIncreased non-heating volumes within the
Energy Services businessContinued strength of both sodium chlorate and
chloralkali volumes
Construction Products Distribution business continues to be negatively impacted by a difficult U.S. commercial construction and residential housing market General restructuring and integration activities resulted in
one-time costs of $3.2 million during the third quarter
Integration of the U.S. Refined Fuels business is substantially complete
2010 and 2011 Financial Outlook
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(1) Superior’s 2010 and 2011Financial Outlook is as provided in Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A(2) The assumptions, definitions, and risk factors relating to the Financial Outlook are discussed in
Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A
(millions of dollars except per share amounts) (1)(2)
2010 2011
EBITDA from operations:
Energy Services 100-115 120-140
Specialty Chemicals 95-105 100-115
Construction Products Distribution 18-25 25-40
Adjusted Operating Cash Flow per share $1.30-$1.50 $1.75-$2.00
2010 and 2011 Financial Outlook Bridge
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(all amounts per share)
Mid-Point of 2010 Outlook ($1.30 to $1.50) (1) $1.40
Impact of weather (approximately $0.10 to $0.20) 0.15
Economic improvements and sales growth within Energy Services 0.10
Full year cost saving initiatives at U.S. Refined Fuels and Construction Products Distribution 0.05
Stronger chloralkali gross profits and volumes 0.08
Improved Construction Products Distribution volumes and margins 0.10
Mid-Point of 2011 Outlook ($1.75 to $2.00) (1) $1.88
(1) As provided in Superior’s 2010 third-quarter MD&A
1,592.4
288.3
150.0
489.4
82.6162.7
Multiple Sources of Capital
60Capital allocation in million of dollars, as at September 30, 2010.
‘Superior successfully accessed the Common Share and Convertible Debenture market during 2010 and currently has
a well diversified capital base’
Common Shares
Credit Facility
Senior Unsecured Debentures
Convertible Unsecured Debentures
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program
Senior Secured Notes
Credit Rating Summary
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DBRSSenior Secured BBB (low) Negative Senior Unsecured BB (high) Negative
S&PCorporate Rating BB StableSenior Secured BBB(-)Senior Unsecured BB (-)
Credit Ratios as at September 30, 2010Consolidated Secured/EBITDA ratio (1) 2.4X
Consolidated Debt/EBITDA ratio (1)(2) 3.0X
(1) As calculated in accordance with Superior's various credit agreements.(2) Does not include convertible unsecured subordinated debentures.
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($ million)
Other Term DebtConvertible DebenturesU.S. NotesSyndicated Credit Facility
Securitization Program Senior Unsecured Debentures
Syndicated Credit Facility excludes $23.3 million in letters of credit
Convertible debenture repayments based on face value
Term Debt Repayment Profile As at September 30, 2010
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
3.0
115.6
207.9
320.4
99.8 105.8
150.0
172.5
Tax Horizon
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‘Superior has significant tax pools available to shelter future Canadian taxable income’
Canada Cash Taxes
Taxable at the provincial level in approximately 2020 at approximately 10%
Taxable at both the federal and provincial level in approximately 2030 at approximately 25%
U.S. Cash Taxes
Minimal cash taxes in 2010 and 2011 due to taxis basis associated with the Port Edwards expansion. Federal and State taxes increasing towards statutory rates thereafter
Tax Horizon based on Superior’s existing asset mix and capital structure
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Summary
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2010 A Year of Repositioning
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Focus on integration Expensed $9 million in one-time costs Three heating oil businesses C&I insulation
Completion of system upgrade at Superior Propane Spent $11.1 million over 3 years
Ramp-up of Port Edwards sales and production
Sales and marketing functions expanded in all businesses
2011 Reaping the Rewards
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Superior Propane ERP upgrade positions for future productivity improvements
Heating oil integration provides platform for improved results
Construction products platform established for growth as residential & commercial activity improve
Full year benefit of Port Edwards expansion
Benefit from expanded sales and marketing programs
Organic growth and tuck-in opportunities for all 3 businesses
Investment Highlights
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High-yield corporation
Mature businesses with historically stable cash flows over various economic cycles
Low operating capital requirements
Leading competitive positions across businesses
Businesses are well positioned to participate in economic recovery
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Contact:Wayne BinghamExecutive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Jay BachmanVice-President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Suite 1400, 840 – 7 Avenue S.W.Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2Tel: 403-218-2970Fax: 403-218-2973Toll Free: 1-866-490-7587www.superiorplus.com