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Pr iva t e Equ i t y i n Uk r a in e:
On e Ex p er ien ce
Nat a l ie Jar esko , Pr esid en t an d CEO
W est e rn N I S En t e rp r i se Fun d
MBI SeminarSeptember, 2004
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WNISEFA Private Equity Fund
Private company managing $150m Established in 1995; First investment in 1996
Significant stakes in privately held SME’s
Ukraine & Moldova
$1-10 million per investment
Expansion capital for proven management teams
Selective early stage and buyout opportunities
$93.4 million to 28 companies since inception $53.6 million to 14 companies outstanding
$11.5 million in additional commitments to 3
companies
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UkraineImpressive Economic Achievements
Monetary and Fiscal Stability
Growing Purchasing Power
Emerging Middle Class
Sources: International Center for Perspective Studies, Bank Austria CreditanstaltEconomic Research
4.5
25.6
4.35.37
6.1
9.1
2001
5.4
25.5
7.55.33
-0.6
4.8
2002
6.63.9FDI (USD Billion)
2237.9Foreign Debt, % of GDP
6.24.7Current Account Balance, % of GDP5.335.44Exchange Rate, USD
5.214.0Average Inflation, %
8.05.9Real GDP Growth, %
20032000
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Attractive Investment Opportunity
Still Under-exploited P rivate Equity Opportunity
Weak private equity competition
Private Sector Lending/ GDP 2002 FDI per capita (annual)
Sources: EIU, World Bank
$ 5,321Germany
$1,800Hungary
$230Poland
$18Russia
$14Ukraine
FDI per capita
0% 50% 100% 150%
Netherlands
Germany
Portugal
Poland
Russia
Ukraine
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Construction Materials 29.3%
Food Processing 9.6%
Non-Food FMCG 9.0% Retail/Distribution 19.4%
Financial (Banking)*
75.0%
*Change in net assets
Attractive Sectors of UkrainianEconomy growth rate in 2003
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Foreign Investors Still FaceChallenges Operating in Ukraine
Predatory tax authorities & other controlling bodies
Lack of transparency in market
Shadow economy
Lack of level playing field
Selective enforcement of rules Special privileges
Government bureaucracies = corruption tax
Inconsistent application of rule of law Imperfect & contradictory legislation
No use of precedents
Lack of transparency in courts
Inability to enforce judgments
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Private Equity Investing
Provide a superior return by: Selecting appropriate opportunities
Country / Region
Industry Company
Creating value post investment
Realizing that value at exit
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WNISEF Investment Portfolioas of September 30, 2003
WNISEF Outstanding Portfolio Commitments by Sector
31%
27%
11%
10%
9%
8% 4%
Financial Services 31%
Food Processing 27%Construction Materials 11%
Agriculture 10%
Retail and Disctribution 9%
Packaging 8%
Light Industry 4%
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Portfolio Results vs. Industry(2000-2003 Aggregate Growth Rates)
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Growth Rates of Select WNISEF Portfolio Companies (2000-2003)
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
AVK ProCredit
Bank
SBK Troyanda Shvydko PKU-KVG MEC
Portfolio Company Revenue Grow th Related Industry Output Grow th
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Creating Value
Choice of strategies Early stage investing in new/developing market
segments
Growth capital to proven management teams
Buyouts and reorganizations of mismanaged assets
Simple changes yield big results Training/upgrading management
Product quality
Customer service
Branding
Marketing
Distribution
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Creating Value
Corporate governance (aligning interests,establishing priorities, demanding accountabilityand transparency, clear common incentives)
Proper measurement/control (supporting
decision making and measuring results by MISimplementation)
Regulatory environment (addressing
complexities with local expertise coupled with bestinternational practices)
Business/financial environment(identifying and managing strategic use of available sources of finance)
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Creating Value - Corporate Governance
Focus on long-term financial returns to all
shareowners, using peer group performancebenchmarks
Disclose consolidated information, using IAS
accounting principles,verified by aninternational audit
Disclose ultimate ownership structure
All ordinary shares have one vote per sharewith shareowners’ voting rights ensured by thecorporation
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Creating Value - Corporate Governance
The Board of Directors is elected by andaccountable to the shareowners andincludes independent non-executive
director Corporate remuneration policy is consistent
with shareowners’ interest
Corporations should adhere to all applicablelaws of the jurisdictions in which theyoperate
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Contribution of Value Creation Strategiesat WNISEF Companies
Market Leadership
Impressive financial and operating results
Attraction of additional debt and equity
capital
Continuous expansion
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WNISEF Results – Example
SBK - Facade Brick Manufacturer Early stage investment
Initial investment 1997; $5.5 million total
Value added activities Established new standard for product quality
Trained, supplemented management
Transformed into customer-driven organization
Maintained financial discipline
Exit – 2004; Buyer – financial investor
24% IRR; 2.6 × cash-on-cash return
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WNISEF Results – Example
Vitanta - Brewery (Moldova) Buyout (secondary purchase)
Initial investment 1998; $4.8 million total
Value added activities Introduced transparency
Upgraded management; downsized organization
Improved product quality
Developed branding, marketing & distribution
Exit – 2004; Buyer – strategic investor
20% IRR; 2.2 × cash-on-cash return
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WNISEF Results – Example
AVK - Confectionery Expansion capital
Initial investment 1999; $8.7 million total
History Led industry consolidation with revenues increasing
from $50 to $125 million
Consistently profitable (12% EBITDA; 6% NI )
Shifted to branded products as market growthslowed
Took first dividend in 2004
Reorganizing into business units
Potential for merger & IPO or trade sale
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WNISEF Results-Example
Shvydko – Chain of fast foodrestaurants
Expansion capital
Initial investment 2003; $3 million total
Value-added activities Installation of company-wide MIS system
Extensive marketing and brand managementcampaigns - 60% of brand recognition
Extensive upgrade of Shvydko’s commissary
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WNISEF Results-Example
Energy Alliance –Energy ServiceCompany
Initial investment 2003; $2 million total
Pilot project at Hostomel Glass Plant (HGP) reliable and alternative source of energy
10% reduction of HGP energy costs
57% coverage of HGP energy needs
WNISEF support secured Energy Alliance
$10 million credit from EBRD
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WNISEF Investing in Ukraine
Attractive Market+
Value Added Activities+
Patience
=
Private Equity Investment Success
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Natalie JareskoPresident and Chief Executive Officer
+380 (44) 490-5580
Oksana Rudiuk
External and Corporate Relations Manager
+380 (44) 490-5580
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