Corporate Presentation - Second Quarter 2014 - OTC Markets
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South America: favorable environment for beef producers Key Aspects Water Consumption and Availability Appropriate weather conditions Water consumption Total Renewable Surface Water Environment rich in natural resources (land, water and feedstock) (m3/kg) 1012 m3/year 18 15.9 Grass feed: competitive cost structure, lower dependence on grains, 16 hormones prohibited 14 Natural advantage on raising cattle in feedlots 12 Abundant labor force 10 8.2 Stable political environment and increasingly per capita income 8 5.3 6 3.9 4.2 Reliable animal-health conditions, constantly being improved 4 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.0 Potential to unlock future growth: Brazil and Paraguay still cannot export to 2 Pacific Block countries, which represent over 50% of total beef importing 0 nations Poultry Pork Beef Brazil Russia USA Canada China EU Largest and fastest growing commercial herd in the world Land Availability (million hectare) Brazilian Cattle Herd Evolution (million heads) 350 333 250 In Use Farmable Land 208 300 277 191 200 250 200 171 150 150 158 150 150 122 119 99 98 109 100 61 81 44 39 45 31 100 50 32 39 29 11 10 0 50 Brazil USA Russia Australia Argentina Canada China India Europe 0 1962 1965 1968 1971 1974 1977 1980 1983 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 Source: FAO, UNVESO-IHE and WBR Source: USDA 3
Beef Supply: USA – structural changes are creating space to other producing regions Context Beef Market (‘000 ton carcass weight equivalent) 1. 2008: Farm Bill – US Government invested in biofuel production using corn 2014E USA 2011 2012 2013 2014E vs 2011 2. The increase in grain prices motivated farmers to switch to other crops 3. The level of cattle slaughtered increased and consequently there was a decrease Production 11,983 11,849 11,757 11,230 -6% on the reposition level Import 933 1,007 1,021 1,055 +13% 4. Result: reduction in the American cattle herd to the lowest level since mid 50’s. Export 1,263 1,113 1,172 1,141 -10% USA is becoming a net importer of beef Net 330 106 151 86 Cattle herd (‘000 heads) Calf production (‘000 heads) 140.000 48.000 46.000 130.000 44.000 120.000 42.000 110.000 40.000 38.000 100.000 36.000 90.000 34.000 80.000 32.000 1965 1968 1971 1974 1977 1980 1983 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013 2010 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2012 2014 Source: USDA 4
Beef Supply: Other important producing regions are also losing competitiveness Australia Argentina Europe Chronic problem of lack of water Political instability Reduction of agricultural subsidies High labor cost Structural problem in beef exports Strong dependence on grains (feedlot) Stable herd, with no expected growth (taxation), motivated farmers to switch to Reduction of beef consumption (crisis High level of cows being slaughtered other crops effect) indicates the reduction in the reposition Reduction of herd to the lowest level in Exports reduction due to credit constraint level in the next years years Slaughtering: Jan- May 13 –Jan-May 14: Strong dependence on exports Total: +10% | Cows: +17% Cattle Herd Evolution (million heads) 30 60 96 58 94 29 56 92 28 54 52,2 27,3 88,6 90 27 52 88 50 26 86 48 25 46 84 24 44 82 jan-00 jan-02 jan-04 jan-06 jan-08 jan-10 jan-12 jan-14 jan-00 jan-02 jan-04 jan-06 jan-08 jan-10 jan-12 jan-14 jan-00 jan-02 jan-04 jan-06 jan-08 jan-10 jan-12 jan-14 5
Demand: Emerging economies have delivered the highest growth rates in recent years Beef Consumption (‘000 mt cwe(1)) Beef Imports - China/Hong Kong (thousand tons) Region 2000 2013 2013 vs 2000 Asia 10,207 13,372 31% Middle East 749 964 29% China Hong Kong 575 Americas (ex North America) 10,837 13,218 22% 550 473 Africa 1,699 1,936 14% 412 Oceania 805 912 13% 241 CIS 3,659 3,901 7% 88 89 90 118 154 154 152 99 71 70 71 79 79 16 19 32 26 14 9 10 12 6 23 40 29 European Union 8,157 7,602 -7% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014* North America 15,819 14,492 -8% Source: USDA | (1) CWE: carcass weight equivalent *Preliminary data | Source: USDA Beef Exports Volume (2014E x 2013) Highlights 13.9% South America has consolidated as an important beef exporter platform: 9.8% Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay leading the growth 7.4% 7.5% Competitive costs Australia: drought effect -2.6% -2.1% -1.6% USA: drought and competitiveness EU USA Australia Argentina Brazil Uruguay Paraguay Source: USDA 6
Brazilian beef packers are benefiting from a positive cattle cycle momentum Cattle-breeding cycle Female slaughtering vs breeding margin Phase 1: Disposal of Females Decrease of the breeding profitability, results in an increase in the supply of females for slaughter, creating a market imbalance Female Slaughtering Breeding Margin 50% 3,0% Phase 1 2,5% Cheap Rise in cattle Calves Female 45% 2,0% prices Slaughtering 1,5% Rise in cattle Drop in cattle 40% prices prices 1,0% Reduction 0,5% Female 35% in calf retention production 0,0% Phase 2 Expensive 30% -0,5% calves Dec-07 Dec-12 Mar-04 Mar-09 Mar-14 Jan-03 Jun-05 Jun-10 Sep-06 Sep-11 Phase 2: Retention of Females Reduction of females results in decreased calf production and reduced cattle supply in the near future Source: Minerva and CEPEA 7
Brazilian Cattle Cycle Slaughtering breakdown Breeding Margin vs SELIC Rate (Local interest rate) Oxes Cows + Heifers SELIC (% p.m.) Breeding Margin (% p.m.) 2,5% 75% 2,0% 65% 1,5% 55% 1,0% 45% 0,5% 35% 0,0% 25% -0,5% May-02 Apr-09 Mar-07 Dec-07 May-11 Aug-08 Mar-14 Oct-03 Jun-04 Oct-12 Jun-13 Jan-01 Jan-03 Nov-05 Jan-10 Sep-01 Feb-05 Jul-06 Sep-10 Feb-12 Jan-03 Mar-04 Dec-07 Mar-09 Dec-12 Mar-14 Jun-05 Jun-10 Sep-06 Sep-11 Female Slaughtering and Calf Production (Million heads) Calf Price (R$/head) 1100 Female Slaughtering Calf Production 53.4 1000 25 50.3 51.7 55,0 47.1 46.5 46.5 47.0 50,0 900 20 44.8 45.0 44.0 44.3 45,0 14.5 800 15 13.2 12.4 13.1 12.1 11.2 11.6 40,0 10.5 10.5 10.6 700 10 35,0 7.7 30,0 600 5 25,0 500 Apr-12 Apr-11 Apr-13 Apr-14 Jan-11 Oct-11 Jan-12 Oct-12 Jan-13 Oct-13 Jan-14 Jul-11 Jul-12 Jul-13 Jul-14 0 20,0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Source: Slaughtering – IBGE | Calf Price: CEPEA 8
Productivity: Brazil stands out among major players Brazil vs World Productivity / zootechnical indexes Performance Where 1997 2013(1) Var Indicators Where 1997 2013(1) Var Brazil 144.7 208.0 44% Brazil 49.6% 55.0% 5.4 pp Cattle herd (‘000 heads) Birth rate World 1,038.4 1,033.5 -1% World 68.5% 62.2% -6.3 pp Brazil 29.5 41.6 41% Brazil 20.6% 20.2% -0.4 pp Slaughtering (‘000 heads) Slaughter tax World 231.4 237.9 3% World 22.2% 23.1% 0.9 pp Brazil 6.1 9.7 60% Brazil 206.0 233.8 14% Production (‘000 cwt(4)) Carcass weight World 51.8 58.6 13% World 225.0 246.4 9% Brazil 0.2 1.8 700% Exports (‘000 cwt(4)) World 5.8 9.2 57% @ / ha / year Considerations 4,0 3,9 Strong productivity increase, but still far from potential 3,7 3,6 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,6 3,6 3,5 Agriculture expansion = opportunity 3,3 3,1 Technologies: feedlot (10% of slaughtering), IATF(2) (10% 3,0 2,8 2,8 of herd), ILP-F (3) (potential: 40 mi ha) 2,6 2,5 2,5 2,4 2,3 2,3 2,0 Source: ABIEC / USDA / FAO / IFNP / MAPA / Scot Consultoria 1,5 (1) 2013: Estimates 2004 2008 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 (2) IATF: Artificial insemination on fixed time (3) ILP-F: Integration of farmer-livestock-forest (4) cwt: carcass weight equivalent tonnes 9
The Company
Minerva at a Glance Second largest beef exporter in Brazil and Uruguay and Geographical diversification largest beef producer in Paraguay. Premium beef exporter – Production facilities strategically located across South America from Uruguay – Exports to more than 100 countries Leadership in export of live cattle Product Diversification 57 years of experience in the sector, – Investments in value-added products: ready to with outstanding relationship and credibility eat line (MFF) with suppliers Supply diversification IFC: 3.0% of the Company’s equity and Beef Desk and Choice Meeting long term financing agreement Efficient working capital management with reduction in the Strong liquidity position: R$ 1.9bn in cash conversion cycle cash (as of Jun/14) Solid operating performance Focus on reducing leverage: Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.43x as of Jun/14 Individual strategies for different businesses: Growth strategy bounded by leverage objectives commodities and value-added products ROIC of 21.0% in 2Q14 Average capacity utilization rate: 75.8% in 2Q14 11
Consistent Growth 2000 2005 2007 2014 Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Paraguay Uruguay Industrial Units GDP per capita: US$ 3,498 GDP per capita: US$ 4,743 GDP per capita: US$ 7,197 GDP per capita: US$ 10,284 Beef consumption: 36.0 kg Beef consumption: 36.0kg Beef consumption : 36.8kg Beef consumption : 47.0kg 2 Plants 3 Plants 5 Plants 11 Plants in Brazil 2 Plants in Paraguay 2 Distribution centers 3 Distribution centers 2 Plant in Uruguay 1 Processing Plant – MFF 1 International office 5 International offices 13 Distribution centers 8 International offices Source: Minerva and IBGE 12
Gross Revenue Breakdown – 2Q14 Export Domestic Market 68% 32% Gross Revenue Evolution (R$ million) CAGR : 19% 6,364.7 5,180.6 32% 4,450.4 3,828.0 33% 3,161.2 41% 37% 32% 68% 67% 59% 68% 63% LTM2Q10 LTM2Q11 LTM2Q12 LTM2Q13 LTM2Q14 Export Domestic Market 13
Geographical Diversification: Strategically Located Operational Assets Capacity Highest installed capacity utilization in the sector: 75.8% in 2Q14 Slaughtering Deboning Unit Region Pulverization of sanitary risks: Plants located across different states capacity* capacity* in Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay Barretos SP 840 1,677 Current deboning capacity = 1.2x higher than slaughtering capacity José Bonifácio SP 1,000 1,392 Palmeiras de Goiás GO 2,000 2,532 Batayporã MS 900 1,266 Araguaína TO 800 1,899 Brazil Goianésia GO 500 791 Rolim de Moura RO 1,500 1,582 Campina Verde MG 840 689 Melo (Pul) Uruguay 1,400 949 Assunção (Friasa) Paraguay 700 823 Assunção (Frigomerc) Paraguay 1,000 1,266 Janaúba MG 900 900 Carrasco (Montevideo) Uruguay 900 900 Paraguay Total After Recent Acquisitions 13,280 16,666 Várzea Grande MT 1,500 1,100 Mirassol D’Oeste MT 1,100 1,100 Uruguay Total After BRF (1) 15,880 18,866 * Head/day (1) Subject to approval by CADE 14
Domestic market and distribution: focus on the small and medium retailer Distribution Centers Domestic Customer Base (number of clients – ‘000) 38.8 32.2 26.7 Brazil: Brazil 16.5 Araguaína – TO 8.7 Araraquara - SP Belo Horizonte - MG Brasília - DF 2010 2011 2012 2013 Jun 14 Fortaleza - CE Itajaí - SC Palmeiras de Goiás - GO Rolim de Moura – RO Small and medium retailer: 42% São Paulo – SP Paraguay Uberlândia – MG Food Service: 38% Viana – ES Paraguay: Others: 20% Asunción Fresh Beef Average Price (R$/kg) 13 Distribution centers: 11 in Brazil and 2 in Paraguay “One-stop-shop”: resale of third party products (animal protein, fish, French 9.5 7.8 7.4 7.9 7.7 fries and frozen vegetables) 6.0 Focus on small and medium retailers Prompt service (less than 24 hours) Extensive distribution network : 1.6 thousand cities and 38.8 thousand clients 1Q12 1Q13 1Q14 Third party product sales grew 22% (CAGR) in the last 5 years Minerva Average Players Source: Minerva and other peers’ financial reports 15
Exports focused on emerging countries Highlights Primary focus on emerging markets exporting to more than 100 Russia countries Niche markets such as exports of organic beef to USA and Europe USA China (USDA approved) Lebanon Iran Specialty meats (including kosher and halal) to Middle East and Russia Algeria Saudi Colombia Commercial structure: 8 international offices (Americas, Europe, Arabia Middle East and Africa ) Minerva plans to open an office in China in the next months Chile Sales through three different channels: Industry | Food service |Retail International commercial offices Minerva’s exports by destination (% revenues) LTM2Q13 LTM2Q14 Asia Asia 10,2% CIS 12,5% CIS 29,0% 19,2% Americas Americas 17,3% 16,5% Middle East Middle Africa 17,6% Africa East 14,9% NAFTA 16,7% NAFTA 19,8% EU EU 2,6% 2,9% 9,2% 11,6% Source: Minerva 16
Financial and Operational Highlights
Conservative Financial Strategy Risk management strategy set to mitigate the financial impacts caused by different risk factors Reduction of cash flow volatility: goal is to fix margins Consistent operational cash flow generation Increased liquidity: R$ 1.9 bn in cash as of Jun/14 Minimum cash policy equivalent to 2 months of cattle purchase Efficient working capital management: benchmark cash conversion cycle in the industry Operating Cash Flow (R$ million) Cash Conversion Cycle (# days) 475 417 12-Month Average 19 301 15 12 9 142 2011 2012 2013 LTM2Q14 2011 2012 2013 LTM2Q14 Source: Minerva 18
The Beef Desk Successful Approach Cattle Production Market Commercial Commercial Treasury Purchase Logistics Risk Domestic Exports Market Research Participants: CEO CFO Commercial Officer Industrial Officer Choice Meeting Beef Desk Slaughtering Sales Mix Basis Carry Long/Short schedule DM/EM Arbitrage Arbitrage Play Commodities Commercial PP&C Inventory Cash Flow FX Risk Management Strategy Strategy Management Management Management: Financial products Sales Mix DM/EM Slaughtering/deboning Quantity of products Liquidity cushion Hedging of flows Farmers relationship Mix of products Production schedule Quality of products Liability management Forward purchase deals 19
Financial Performance Net Revenues (R$ million) EBITDA (R$ million) and EBITDA Margin (%) 10.5% 10.2% 9.9% 8.5% 1,656 1,323 940 1,077 164 113 134 80 2Q11 2Q12 2Q13 2Q14 2Q11 2Q12 2Q13 2Q14 ROIC (%) Net Debt/EBITDA (x) 21.0% 18.3% 16.5% 14.1% 3.99 3.99 3.31 3.43 2Q11 2Q12 2Q13 2Q14 2Q11 2Q12 2Q13 2Q14 ROIC: EBITDA LTM/(Total asset – Cash – (Current Liability – Short term debt) Source: Minerva 20
Operating Performance Highlights Minerva keeps being benchmark on utilization rate of the sector Consistent growth of productivity indicators Operational benchmark in the sector Capacity (head/day) and Utilization rate (%) Net Revenue by Employee (R$ ‘000) 78% 75% 80% 76% 70% 549 503 441 12,380 423 11,480 11,480 11,480 399 9,540 21 2011 2012 2013 2Q13 2Q14 2011 2012 2013 LTM2Q13 LTM2Q14 21
Operating Cash Flow R$ Million 2Q14 2Q13 1Q14 LTM2Q14 Net (Loss) Income 18.5 -196.3 69.1 -35.5 Net income adjustments 86.8 321.7 50.5 542.0 (+/-) Variation in working capital needs -4.1 63.5 -298.7 -205.1 Operating cash flow 101.3 188.9 -179.1 301.3 Biological assets adjustments 88.2 - - 88.2 Adjusted operating cash flow 189.5 188.9 -179.1 389.5 Changes in Working Capital – Highlights: Biological assets: -R$88.2 million (additional volume of 58 thousand heads) Acquisition of part of BRF’s cattle Dairy cattle exports to Asia Purchase of cattle in partnership for feedlot operations Suppliers: R$62.8 million, partial reversal of the impact occurred in 1Q14 (cattle in the spot market) 22
Capital Structure – Jun/14 Net debt/EBITDA: 3.43x Cash position: R$1.9 billion (R$1.6 billion, excluding repurchase of Bonds) Short term debt: 19% of total debt At the close of 2Q14, approximately 73% of total debt was exposed to dollar variation Debt amortization schedule (R$ million) – Jun/14 1,907.3 1,525.5 649.3 431.0 242.9 268.0 224.1 299.8 182.6 153.0 84.4 41.8 70.1 23.2 22.5 Cash 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ... ∞ 23
Capital Structure Debt Excluding Perpetual Bonds R$ Million 2Q14 Net debt(1) 2,248.8 LTM 2Q14 EBITDA 655.5 LTM Net debt/EBITDA (x) 3.43 Adjusted EBITDA 640.5 LTM Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA (x) 3.51 Net debt excluding Perpetual Bond 1,585.4 LTM 2Q14 EBITDA 655.5 Net debt excluding Perpetual Bond/LTM EBITDA (x) 2.42 Adjusted EBITDA 640.5 Net debt excluding Perpetual Bond/LTM Adjusted EBITDA (x) 2.48 (1) Includes FDIC subordinated quotas and excludes the payment of Janaúba plant 24
Investment Plan
Minerva’s Investment Plan Six new distribution centers shop strategy Brazil Strengthening of the one-stop- Increased exposure to new markets Opening of 2 DCs in 2013 Colombia Streamlining of operations Slaughtering and deboning plant Access to new regions Sector under consolidation Fragmented market with attractive Expansion to Mato Grosso State acquisition opportunities Acquisition of 2 Geographical diversification High cattle quality slaughtering Attractive cattle prices due to the plants in Mato Healthy institutional relations with the U.S. competitive environment can represent good export opportunities Grosso (1) and 1 Concentration of capacity may plant in require the sale of assets in the Uruguay region Paraguay Slaughtering and deboning plant Low-cost structure Cattle breed of high quality Planned expansion of the processed product line Qualified labor Ongoing Uruguay The MFF plant has been designed with investments Higher cattle herd growth in Latin Slaughtering and deboning plant additional capacity for future expansion America in the last ten years expected to through the acquisition of equipment Improved social conditions Is the only country in South America officially increase declared free of the foot-and-mouth disease with Expansion in the coming years may production Export center to Russia and Chile increase the processing capacity by 2,000 vaccination and authorized to export fresh beef to capacity to (important consumer markets) tonnes/month the U.S. 3,300 Focus on niche segments (organic beef) tonnes/month High domestic demand for beef in 2015 Cattle breed of high quality (1) Subject to CADE’s approval 26
Recent Developments
Acquisition of BRF’s Plants (Brazil) Agreement between Minerva and BRF Acquisition of two slaughtering plants in Mato Grosso State, which has the largest cattle herd in Brazil. Still depend on CADE’s approval Brazil Total slaughtering capacity: 2,600 head/day, increasing current capacity by 23% BRF will receive 29 million shares, equivalent to 15.2% of the total capital VDQ and BRF will enter into a 10 year Shareholders BRF’s Plants Agreement Minerva and BRF will sign a supply agreement Paraguay On June 26th 2014, CADE approved a 6 month Cattle Slaughtering Agreement Minerva will supply cattle to BRF, which will offer Uruguay slaughtering and deboning services, including the packaging, storage and offer of beef in its production units Then, Minerva will collect and distribute these products 28
Acquisition of Janaúba Plant (Brazil) Highlights Estimated capacity: 900 heads per day Annual revenue estimated in R$500 million Annual EBITDA projected between R$45/50 million Brazil Excellent location: north of Minas Gerais State – 2nd biggest Brazil’s herd (24 million heads) Great sanitary conditions Janaúba Acquisition Value: R$ 40 million paid in April/14 Projected Investments: R$ 10/R$ 15 million Paraguay Estimated Working Capital: R$ 30/R$ 40 million Acquisition is part of Company's growth strategy Uruguay Higher geographic diversification Production rationality Start up date: 3Q14 29
Acquisition of Carrasco Plant (Uruguay) Highlights Transaction value: US$37 million US$17 million: paid in April/14 US$10 million: May/15 Brazil US$10 million: 1.7 million BEEF3 shares (2015) Estimated capacity: 900 heads per day Annual revenue estimated in US$140 million Main export markets were the European Union, China, Israel, South Korea and NAFTA countries Minerva’s market share increased to 16% on UY exports Paraguay Renowned brand in the domestic market Material synergy gains with our existing plant (Pul): Uruguay administrative, cattle purchase and distribution channels Carrasco Acquisition is part of Company's growth strategy (Higher geographic diversification) Start up date: May 2nd, 2014 30
Leverage after Acquisitions Sensitivity Analysis EBITDA Margin BRF bovinos Janaúba Consolidated Consolidated Scenarios EBITDA(1) EBITDA(2) EBITDA(3) Net debt(4)/EBITDA (R$ mm) (R$ mm) (R$ mm) 5.0% 59 25 740 3.1x 7.5% 89 38 782 2.9x 10.0% 118 50 824 2.8x 12.5% 148 63 866 2.6x (1) Amounts estimated based on the revenue from BRF’s assets in 2012 (2) Based on the annual net revenue estimate of R$500 million for the Janaúba Plant (3) Considering Minerva’s LTM2Q14 EBITDA of R$655.5 million (4) Minerva’s net debt on June 30, 2014 considering the acquisition of Janaúba + R$35 million (working capital estimate for Janaúba) 31
Corporate Governance
Shareholder Structure Ticker: MRVSY VDQ Holding Free Float (1) 34.3% 65.7% (1) In Oct/2013, IFC acquired 3.0% of the total capital (considering 143,973,903 outstanding shares ) 33
Differentiated Corporate Governance Board of Directors and Fiscal Council Highlights Board of Directors Title The highest level of governance of BM&FBOVESPA: Edivar Vilela de Queiroz Chairman(1) Antonio Vilela de Queiroz Vice-Chairman(1) 1 class of share → 100% voting shares Tag along for 100% of shareholders (Brazilian Law: 80%) Ibar Vilela de Queiroz Member(1) Board of Directors: 38% independent members (Novo Norberto Lanzara Giangrande Jr. Member(1) Mercado requires 20%) 1 independent member indicated by minority Dorival Antonio Bianchi Member(2) shareholders José Luiz Rêgo Glaser Member(2) CEO is not member of the Board of Directors Board Members ≠ Executive Officers Alexandre Lahoz Mendonça de Barros Member(2) Sep/13: IFC became a shareholder of Minerva Roberto Rodrigues(3) Member(2) (4) The highest level of governance in the overt-the-counter market in the US Fiscal Council Title Benedito da Silva Ferreira Member(1) Aug/2013: migration to the OTCQX platform Easier access through regulated brokers in the U.S. Luiz Manoel Gomes Júnior Member(1) Transparent trading and disclosure of higher quality Luiz Claudio Fontes Member (3) Company’s commitment to increase ADR liquidity (1) Indicated by VDQ (2) Independent Member (3) Mr. Rodrigues served as the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply from 2003 to 2006 (4) Indicated by minority shareholders 34
Disclaimer The material that follows is a confidential presentation of general background information about Minerva S.A. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Minerva”) as of the date of the presentation. It is information in summary form and does not purport to be complete. By attending the meeting where this presentation is made, or by reading the presentation slides, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following limitations and restrictions. This presentation is strictly confidential to the recipient, may not be distributed to the press or any other person, and may not be reproduced in any form in whole or in part. Failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made concerning, and no reliance should be placed on, the accuracy, fairness, or completeness of this information. Neither Minerva nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss whatsoever arising from any use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this presentation. This presentation does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of Minerva or any of its subsidiaries in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity in any jurisdiction. Neither this presentation nor any part thereof, nor the fact of its distribution, shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever. Any decision to purchase any securities in any offering should be made solely on the basis of the information to be contained in the relevant prospectus or final offering memorandum to be published in due course in relation to any such offering. This confidential presentation may contain certain forward-looking statements and information relating to Minerva that reflect the current views and/or expectations of Minerva and its management with respect to its performance, business and future events. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this presentation speak only as at the date of this presentation, and are subject to change without notice. Forward looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words like “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “target” or any other words or phrases of similar meaning. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in this presentation, including: market acceptance of Minerva’s products or services; volatility in the beef and cattle industry, the Brazilian economy and the financial markets; changes in legislation, accounting standards, taxation and government policies affecting the beef and cattle sector; ability to stay abreast of changes in technology; ability to continuously introduce competitive new products and services, while staying competitive in existing ones. Minerva cannot guarantee that these assumptions and expectations are accurate or will be realized. In no event, neither Minerva nor any of its affiliates, directors, officers, agents or employees, nor the selling shareholder, placement agents or underwriters, shall be liable before any third party (including investors) for any investment or business decision made or action taken in reliance on the information and statements contained in this presentation or for any consequential, special or similar damages. All forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on information and data available as of the date they were made, and Minerva undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future developments. This presentation and its contents are proprietary information and may not be reproduced or otherwise disseminated in whole or in part without Minerva’s prior written consent. 35
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