Xantrex Acquisition

July 2008
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management’s present expectations of future events and are
subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those described
in the forward-looking statements.

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04 Strategic intent
16 Presentation of the acquisition

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Strategic
intent
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in
Energy Management

Energy Energy Energy

production Management usage

Appliances
Thermal
Lighting
Nuclear
HVAC
Genset Schneider Electric
Lifts
Hydro Solutions Motors
Solar
Machines
Wind
Conveyors
IT servers

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Schneider Electric is the global specialist
in Energy Management
We make energy… We offer …

Safe > Protection to people & assets

> Ultra secured power for

Reliable
critical applications

Help our
> Energy Efficiency
Efficient > Open & integrated systems for customers
optimised Capex and Opex make the
most of
> Automation everywhere their energy
> Connectivity everywhere
Productive
> Services at every phase of
the lifecycle

Green > Renewable energy solutions

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The renewable energy business is poised for
continued high growth
Solar market demand in GW Wind market demand in GW

R : 20%
0% AG
R: 3 C
CAG

9,9
41
7,8 34
6,3 29
5,9 26
22
4,2 19
2,8

2007 2008 2009 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 12

2007 2008 2009 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 12

Source : Market Buzz 2008 / Solar Buzz LLC 2008 Source : BTM Consult Aps "International Wind Energy Development –
World Market Update 2006" (March 2007)

● Rising demand for alternative energy due to increasing cost of fossil energies

● Societal sensitivity to environmental concerns and green energy usage

● Increasing number of financial incentives in many countries

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Schneider Electric is active in renewable
energy with a business growing above 40%*
Solar
● Multiple, large solar power plants equipped with SE solutions (for
instance over 30 MW cumulated in Spain)
● Complete solution for a French solar power plant (4 MW) in
partnership with Solaire Direct**
● Largest solar installation on a roof in Europe for General Motors
in Saragoza (Spain) with Veolia (10MW)
● Electrical / electronic package for the residential market in France
through distributors: Agidis, Marteck, BP Solar …
● Multiple solar thermal and PV solutions in the US
Wind
● Electrical solutions for wind farms

Hydraulic
● Monitoring of hydraulic installations

* Based on 2007 orders ** Schneider Electric is holding 18% of Solaire Direct through Schneider Electric ventures
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Schneider Electric offers Buildings & Utilities full
connection solutions for renewable energy

1. PV tracking systems
• Sensors and drives
• Automation systems

2. Array boxes
• PV protection
• DC current monitoring
• Lightning protection
• DC switches

3. Conversion kiosk
• Inverters*
• Transformer LV/MV/HV
• Protection

4. Grid connection
• MV cubicles
• Distribution panels
• Connection
Dedicated services • Metering
• Engineering and consulting
• Maintenance and operations 5. Security
• Video-security
• Lighting
• Intrusion detection
6. Supervision
• Monitoring
• Off-site management
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Schneider Electric also offers full connection
packages for renewable energy in Residential
Inverters

2kW 2.8 kW 4kW 4kW 4.6kW

Protection and grid connection

Communication and monitoring

SunEzy Logger
SunEzy
modem Monitoring

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Inverter is a key entry point for solar system
solutions

Grid

Sun-dependant Grid quality alternate current

highly variable to feed the network or
PV panels PV inverter
direct current supply off-grid installations Off-grid

● Efficiently converts raw electrical power (DC) into usable power (AC)
● Becomes the interface between energy sources and electronic devices
● Provides high quality, grid-worthy electricity
● Secures the reliability of installations

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Xantrex is a leading player in solar and wind
inverters with cutting edge technology
Solar Wind

GT Single XW-MPPT
Phase Series Solar Charge
GT30E
2.8kW – 5.0kW Controller
Int’l 3 Phase 30kW
Residential
Commercial Grid Tie
Grid Tie Inverter

1.5 MW to 2.5MW Converters 10 kW Grid Tech Inverter

Industrial Wind Small Scale Wind

GT500E GT250NA
Int’l 3 Phase 500kW NA 3 Phase 250kW
Commercial Grid Tie Commercial Grid Tie
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With Xantrex, Schneider Electric becomes a
leading player in renewable energy solutions

Solar Wind

OEM: converter, switchgear,

Electrical / electronic packages & solutions transformers

OEM: electrical package to module manufacturers
Electrical / electronic solutions

Residential Buildings Power plants

Package simple to
Global energy efficient
Global solutions for both

install with monitoring solutions Wind & Solar power plants
capabilities Solution for site security

Integrated security

systems

Maintenance & services

Maintenance & services

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Xantrex combined with Schneider Electric
provides significant opportunities and …

Dedicated solar and wind
Wide international footprint

channel access, relationships

Solution centres for complete
with key customers
renewable solutions

Mastering of power electronic for

Significant synergy potential with
renewable energy applications
APC in purchasing, technology
and operations

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… unique integrated solutions to insure reliability
and efficiency of renewable energy systems

●Efficient and reliable energy conversion

●High quality, grid-worthy electricity

●Power sourcing optimisation

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Presentation
of the acquisition
Xantrex is the n°3 inverter player worldwide

Position: #3 in the inverter market Sales: $ 228m * Employees: ~ 350

Renewable Mobile
68% 32%
Inverters Inverters & portable UPS
● Photovoltaic (80%) and Wind (20%) ● Boats, trucks, recreational
● Applications: commercial, power plants, residential vehicles
● Home & office back-up
% International ● 90% North America
GR: 62 10%
CA

Europe US
35% 55%
2005 2006 2007 2008E

* Sales estimated for 2008 excluding Programmable segment which is planned to be divested prior to acquisition by Schneider Electric
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Xantrex has key strengths

Top 3 global player in inverters for renewable energy

● Leadership position in the North American solar inverter market,
with highest growth potential
● Strong sales growth in wind inverters (+75% expected in 2008)
● Gain of market share in European key markets (Germany, Spain)

Broad product portfolio with high reliability & quality

● 80% of products recently renewed with cutting edge technology
● Recognised R&D capabilities (recent industry award in Spain)

Dedicated market access: distributors, system integrators & OEMs

● Strong and loyal customer base
● Established relationships with leading industry players

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Xantrex is improving operating margin thanks
to volume growth
H1 H1
In USDm* 2007
2007 2008E
Sales 65.5 160.3 107.6
EBITDA 1.6 6.1 10.9
Margin % 2.5% 3.8% 10.2%
EBITA (1.2) 3.3 7.9
Margin % -1.8% 2.1% 7.4%

Significant investments in the last few years

● Several new product introductions resulting in high development
and industrialisation costs not yet amortised
● Aggressive expansion of European and Asian sales coverage

High operational leverage potential

● Benefits of newly introduced products
● Manufacturing costs optimisation and plant rationalisation

*Schneider Electric estimates

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Significant cost synergies and growth potential
generate strong value creation

Revenue synergies
Sales: USD 57m – EBITA: USD 8m
● Sale of Xantrex products to SE clients (inverters) and sale
of SE products to Xantrex clients (electrical distribution)
● Leverage of SE technological know-how and integration
capabilities in power applications
2011 Target
● Leverage of SE commercial access & geographical
Incl. synergies
presence in Europe and Asia
Sales: USD 470m
Costs synergies
EBITA: USD 18m EBITA: USD 69m
● Better purchasing conditions thanks to SE/APC scale
● Lower manufacturing costs thanks to SE/APC in-house
capabilities and global reach
● Administrative costs savings

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Description of the transaction
Acquisition price (debt-free/cash-free basis): USD 412m (CAD 415m)
● Price of CAD 15.0 cash per share
● Total aggregate purchase price: CAD 498m inclusive of net proceeds from
the sale of the Programmable business

Expected Return On Capital Employed to be well above

Cost of Capital in year 3

Plan of arrangements to be approved by at least 66.7% of the

shareholders and subject to:
● The divestiture of Xantrex’s Programmable business prior to closing
● Customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals

Agreement of the largest shareholder, holding 24.4% of

Xantrex’ shares, to vote in favor of the transaction

Price to be paid in cash at closing expected by October 2008

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Help people make the
most of their energy

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