EXHIBIT 99.1
Published on February 22, 2018
Investor Presentation
First Quarter 2018
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
Exhibit 99.1
2P R O P R I E T A R Y
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unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," and "Forward-Looking Statements" as well as "Risk
Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The historical financial information included in this presentation includes financial information that is not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including net sales
excluding FX, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, tax rate, as adjusted, and Net Debt. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in the analysis of our financial and operating performance because they
assist in the evaluation of underlying trends in our business. Adjusted EBITDA consists of EBITDA adjusted for (i) non-cash items included within net income, (ii) items Axalta does not believe are indicative of ongoing operating
performance or (iii) nonrecurring, unusual or infrequent items that have not occurred within the last two years or Axalta believes are not reasonably likely to recur within the next two years. We believe that making such
adjustments provides investors meaningful information to understand our operating results and ability to analyze financial and business trends on a period-to-period basis. Our use of the terms net sales excluding FX, EBITDA,
Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, tax rate, as adjusted, and Net Debt may differ from that of others in our industry. Net sales excluding FX, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow should not be considered as
alternatives to net sales, net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or operating cash flows or as measures of liquidity. Net
sales excluding FX, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, tax rate, as adjusted, and Net Debt have important limitations as analytical tools and should be considered in conjunction with, and not as substitutes for, our
results as reported under GAAP. This presentation includes a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Axalta does not
provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates for net sales excluding FX, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow or tax rate, as adjusted, as-reported on a forward-looking basis because the information necessary to
calculate a meaningful or accurate estimation of reconciling items is not available without unreasonable effort. For example, such reconciling items include the impact of foreign currency exchange gains or losses, gains or
losses that are unusual or nonrecurring in nature, as well as discrete taxable events. We cannot estimate or project those items and they may have a substantial and unpredictable impact on our US GAAP results.
Segment Financial Measures
The primary measure of segment operating performance is Adjusted EBITDA, which is a key metric that is used by management to evaluate business performance in comparison to budgets, forecasts and prior year financial
results, providing a measure that management believes reflects Axalta’s core operating performance. As we do not measure segment operating performance based on Net Income, a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial
measure with the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is not available.
Defined Terms
All capitalized terms contained within this presentation have been previously defined in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
3P R O P R I E T A R Y
2014-2017
▪ November 2014 IPO (NYSE: AXTA)
▪ Expand capacity in China, Germany,
Mexico, Brazil, India and Argentina;
upgrade multiple other facilities
▪ Build Asia-Pacific Technology Center in
Shanghai and Global Innovation Center in
Philadelphia, PA
▪ Acquire Valspar’s Wood business (N.A.),
Dura Coat (U.S.), Spencer (U.K.) & other
smaller transactions
▪ Introduce Ganicin™ corrosion-resistant
coating system for industrial applications
▪ Launch AquaEC 6100 e-coat
▪ Introduce SyroxTM mainstream waterborne
refinish solution
1866
Herberts founded - original
Standox® paints producer
2000-2012
▪ Super-high solids OEM coatings introduced
▪ Imron® Elite finishes introduced
▪ ChromaPremier® Pro high productivity system launched
▪ Acquire Plus™ EFX spectrophotometer launched
1900-1970s
1900s: Permanent colors® manufactured, the first breakthrough
lacquer enamel technology
1920s: Duco® paints (U.S.) and Spies Hecker® (Germany)
introduced as sprayables
1950s: Standox® paints launches premium line; First to develop
L,a,b color equations, the foundation of modern color science
1980-1990s
▪ Imron® enamel introduced
▪ Alesta® powder coatings launched
▪ First spectrophotometer introduced
▪ First waterborne OEM coatings in U.S.
▪ Cromax® waterborne basecoat introduced
▪ Herberts coatings (EMEA) acquired
2013
▪ Axalta Coating Systems becomes an
independent company
▪ New global headquarters in Philadelphia, PA
with substantially new executive leadership
▪ Introduction of end-market focus and
leadership
Axalta: 150+ Years Of Coatings Excellence
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Axalta’s Ongoing Transformation
Early Transformation
2015 - 2016
Significant Progress During Period of Emerging Markets and FX Turmoil
2013 - 2014
Carve Out
▪ Completed separation
▪ New leadership team
▪ Initial growth strategy
▪ Incentives realigned
▪ Global re-branding
Ongoing Transformation
2017 +
▪ Focus on profitable growth
▪ Early productivity progress
▪ First M&A transactions
▪ PE sell-down & board
transformation completed
▪ Ongoing cultural shift to focus
on profitable growth
▪ Maturity of organization / team
▪ The Axalta Way - ongoing
▪ Continued M&A
▪ Focus on capital allocation
5P R O P R I E T A R Y
Refinish
$1.7 B
(38%)
Industrial
$1.0 B
(24%)
Body Shops
Light
Vehicle
$1.3 B
(30%)
Comml Vehicle
$0.4 B (8%)
Performance Coatings
$2.7 Billion, 62% of Sales
General Industrial,
Electrical Insulation, Architectural
Transportation Coatings
$1.7 Billion, 38% of Sales
Adjusted EBITDA1,2 - $564 M (21% Margin) Adjusted EBITDA1,2 - $321 M (19% Margin)
Light Vehicle / Automotive OEMs Truck, Bus, Rail, Off-road OEMs
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1. Financials for FY 2017, all sales data refers to Net Sales 2. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation can be found in the Appendix
Axalta: A Global Leader In Coatings
6P R O P R I E T A R Y
Grow The Business, Refine The Cost Structure
▪ Growth Supported by Clear Strategies,
Greater Resources
▪ Market Share Gains in Core Markets From
Innovation, Service Execution
▪ Emerging Markets Focus for Long Term
Opportunity
▪ Globalizing Existing Products to Reach
Underserved Markets
▪ Optimizing Procurement
▪ Streamlining Organization
▪ Refining Operating Model
▪ Global Fit-For-Purpose Cost Structure
Profitable Growth Underpinned by Both Top and Bottom Line Initiatives
Enhance ProductivitySet a Cadence of Growth
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Key Goals For 2018
Key Objectives for Growth & Value Creation
Axalta’s Vision
To maximize our customers’ productivity and product functionality by
offering them innovative coatings solutions and best-of-class service
▪ Outgrow our End-markets
▪ Focus on Achieving Price Offsets to Significant Raw Material Inflation
▪ Enhanced Cost Actions to Narrow Price-Cost Gap
▪ Drive Differentiated Customer Technical Service & Product Innovation
▪ Disciplined Capital Allocation With Ongoing Bolt-on M&A as Focus
▪ Continue Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Discipline
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Select Acquisitions
GeographyEnd-Market Company OverviewTarget
Leading producer of refinish coatings in Malaysia and Indonesia
Leading N.A. supplier of automotive interior coatings; strong position with N.A. OEM’s
Leading independent supplier of coil coatings in N.A.
Refinish
Light Vehicle
Industrial
Asia Pacific
NA / LA / AP
North America
North AmericaInd/Ref
North AmericaIndustrial
Leading niche California-based industrial and refinish coatings manufacturer
Texas-based storage tank, hardboard, structure steel, wood and OEM coatings manufacturer
Industrial Leading provider of coatings for the OEM and aftermarket Industrial Wood Markets
EMEA / AP / NAIndustrial Leading manufacturer of coatings for heavy equipment, general industrial, O&G & glass
EMEARefinish Leading importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Spies Hecker
Axalta’s exclusive distributor for Spies Hecker in the Netherlands and FlandersRefinish EMEA
EMEAIndustrial Leading supplier of thermoplastic powder coatings based in the United Kingdom
Cleveland-based refinish manufacturer focused on mainstream segmentNorth AmericaRefinish
Wood
Coatings
North America
9P R O P R I E T A R Y
Axalta Operates Fundamentally Strong Businesses
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Global Market Leadership Positions
Significant Competitive Advantages
A Service-Led Business Model
Structurally Attractive Global End Markets
Highly Variable Cost Structure & Low Capital Intensity
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Global Market Leadership Positions
Axalta’s Global Scale Enables Market Leadership
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Net Sales as of FY 2017
1. Mexico is included in Latin America
2. Includes 13 JV facilities.
✓ 49 manufacturing
facilities
✓ 47 customer
training sites
✓ 4 technology
centers
✓ ~13,300 employees,
~130 countries
North America1
37% Sales
Latin America1
11% of Sales
Asia Pacific
17% of Sales
EMEA
35% of Sales
Manufacturing Facility2 Technology Center
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Global Market Leadership Positions
Peer 1
Axalta
Peer 2
Peer 3
Other
~90% of Sales from Markets Where Axalta Has #1 or #2 Global Share
Axalta
Peer 1
Peer 2
Peer 3
Other
Performance Coatings: Refinish Transportation Coatings: Light Vehicle
#1
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Source: Orr & Boss, Axalta estimates (2016)
#2
Performance Coatings: Industrial Transportation Coatings: Commercial Vehicle
▪ #2 in powder coatings globally
▪ #2 in industrial wood coatings in North America
▪ #2 in energy solutions coatings globally
▪ #2 in industrial e-coat globally
▪ #1 supplier to North America heavy duty truck market
▪ Leading supplier to other offroad vehicle niches
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Significant Competitive Advantages
Differentiated Franchise with Global Scale and Strong Competitive Advantages
▪ 4+ million color variations
▪ Hundreds of formulations in
automotive & industrial
▪ Deep coatings heritage
▪ Broad global brand
portfolio
▪ 1,300+ technology employees
▪ $165+ million annual spend
▪ Leading productivity
▪ 50 plants on 5 continents
▪ Significant legacy capital
investment
▪ Process technology has
solid competitive barriers
▪ Dedicated employees in OEM
plants
▪ Technical support to body
shops
Technology
Innovation
Extensive Formulation
Database
Deep Process
Technology Knowledge
Leading Brands
Differentiated
Technical Support
Product Process Service
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Industry Trends Axalta Technologies
Vehicle Light-Weighting ▪ Broad substrate coating solutions for next generation materials
Body Shop Consolidation ▪ Axalta coatings technology and service drives customer shop productivity
Significant Competitive Advantages
Color Complexity ▪ OEMs linkage grows color library, advanced color matching a Refinish differentiator
▪ Axalta innovations reduce capital intensity, footprint, and energy use for customersOEM Productivity Requirements
Environmental Regulation ▪ Complete VOC-compliant portfolio for both Refinish and OEM
Broad Technology Portfolio Well-Positioned to Benefit From Industry Trends
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▪ Painter training
▪ Shop productivity
▪ Ongoing support
A Service-Led Business Model
Critical Functionality at a Relatively Low Cost
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Compelling Value Proposition Where Product Cost is Not the Main Driver
Light & Commercial Vehicle:
<1% of new vehicle’s cost
Industrial: Critical to function,
durability, safety & compliance
Refinish: ~5% of total repair cost
Axalta’s First Product is Service
▪ Paint mixing
▪ Line service
▪ Technical
services
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Structurally Attractive Global End-Markets
Strong Coatings Growth Outlook
Long Term Alignment With Global Growth
▪ Refinish: Car parc, miles driven, and collision rates
▪ Light Vehicle: Emerging markets & middle class
growth; developed markets consumer strength
▪ Commercial Vehicle: Global consumer markets
expanding; infrastructure growth; professionalized
logistics management
▪ Industrial: Global GDP and IP; technical &
application sophistication with enhanced
functionality and durability
Diverse Industry Growth Drivers
Commercial
Vehicle
Light
Vehicle
Refinish
Industrial
Coatings Industry Sales
($ billions)
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Source: Orr & Boss (2016), Axalta estimates
7.7 8.6
7.775
8.725
3.3
3.8
23.3
28.8
2016 2020E
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Highly Variable Cost Structure & Low Capital Intensity
▪ ~45-55% of COGS come from variable raw
material inputs
▪ Utilize temporary labor to maximize flexibility
▪ Toggle other costs as needed in a downturn & high
cost inflation period, including both variable and
semi-fixed
Low Capital Intensity
▪ 2017 Capex at $125 million was 2.9% of sales, but
only ~1% for maintenance capex
▪ Batch production process is inherently flexible
▪ Capacity additions are very modular to minimize
stranded cost impacts
Variable Cost Structure
Well Positioned to React to Cyclical Downturns
17P R O P R I E T A R Y
Axalta’s Evolution Is Grounded In Fundamental Goals
Focus on operational excellence and foster a culture of accountability
Axalta’s Strategy
Grow in targeted industrial coatings segments via organic growth and selective acquisitions
Move into attractive adjacencies by leveraging our global technology and service capabilities
Grow in existing markets with our industry-leading products and services
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Axalta’s Strategy: Grow Core Products & Markets
Performance Coatings
Strong Momentum Driven by Customer-Centric Approach
Transportation Coatings
Geography
Product
Breadth
Customer
Consolidation
Premium
Mainstream
Economy
Existing
Customers
Under-served
Customers
Global CV
Markets
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Axalta’s Strategy: Accelerate Growth In Emerging Markets
China Car Parc
(thousands)
Emerging Market Growth
Coatings Market
($ Billions)
Significant Emerging Markets Growth Opportunity
Growth Drivers
▪ Growth of middle-classes in emerging economies
▪ Increased vehicle penetration per capita & expansion of car parc
▪ Elevated collision rates vs. developed markets
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Source: Orr & Boss (2016)
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Source: LMC Automotive (2016)
$21.1 $22.4 $23.8
$25.3 $26.8
2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
136
156
176
197
219
242
267
291
317
2013A 2015A 2017E 2019E 2021E
▪ China opportunity to extend mainstream and economy refinish presence
▪ LV share remains under-represented with domestic OEMs
▪ Asia ex-China broader opportunity to grow across product lines
▪ Opportunity to broaden geographic presence in South America, leverage
distribution strength in Mexico to cross-sell industrial products
▪ Refinish opportunity to extend presence in mainstream and economy products
▪ Underpenetrated in W. Europe periphery, E. Europe, Africa, Middle East
▪ Concentration at premium end implies opportunity in growing mainstream segment
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Architectural
Axalta’s Strategy: Targeted Industrial Coatings Expansion
Growth from Leveraging Our Product Portfolio in Underserved Markets
▪ Targeting mid-single digit growth CAGR
▪ Double digit growth in new customer adds 2015-17
▪ Added significant infrastructure and investment over 4 years
A Broad Industrial Portfolio
Electrical
Insulation
Agricultural,
Construction, &
Earthmoving (ACE)
Oil & Gas Coil
Industrial
Wood
Organic Growth Inorganic Growth
▪ Targeting significant growth from acquisitions
▪ Completed 6 transactions with ~$350+ million in net sales
▪ M&A leverages procurement, distribution and R&D resources
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▪ Ongoing Axalta Way productivity
▪ Axalta Operating Excellence (AOS) rollout
▪ R&D / Innovation enablers
▪ Salesforce investment
▪ Manufacturing footprint balancing
▪ Enhanced IT tools
▪ Product complexity reduction
Leadership & Culture
▪ Tone set by senior leaders
▪ Independence with accountability
▪ Leadership stabilized across the matrix
▪ Supporting and educating our people
▪ Talent roadmaps to sustain and grow
▪ Refining the culture deeper in the company
Organization & Operations
Employees Feel the Effect of Our Focus and Accountability
Axalta’s Strategy: Focus On Operating Excellence
Financial Overview
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Axalta Today: Shifting Gears To Larger Projects
Underlying Market Growth
Core Market Growth
Operational Improvements Tuck-in
Organic Levers For
Growth
Inorganic / M&AMargin Levers
Growth + Margins + Allocation Focus = Best-in-class Shareholder Returns
Optimized Capital
Allocation & ROIC
Axalta Way Bolt-on
Strategic
Partnerships
Geographic Expansion
Globalize Local Products
Innovation / New Products
Business Mix Shifts
Complexity Reduction
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Q4 Consolidated Results
CommentaryFinancial Performance
Net Sales Variance
Net sales growth driven by acquisitions,
positive organic volumes across most regional
end-markets
▪ Acquisitions provided +8.6% growth in
Performance Coatings, mainly in North America
and EMEA
▪ Strong volume growth in Commercial Vehicle and
Industrial, partially offset by Refinish distribution-
focused volume pressure in North America and
stable Light Vehicle
▪ Refinish and Industrial increasing average prices;
Light Vehicle average price is less negative in Q4
sequentially
▪ 3.5% favorable currency impact driven by
stronger Euro
($ in millions) 2017 2016 Incl. F/X Excl. F/X
Performance 732 607 20.7% 16.5%
Transportation 433 421 2.8% 0.2%
Net Sales 1,165 1,027 13.4% 9.9%
Net Loss (1) (62) (37)
Adjusted EBITDA 245 225 9.3%
(1) Represents Net Loss attributable to controlling interests
Q4 % Change
$1,027
Q4 2017FX Acq.VolumeQ4 2016
$1,165
Price
+0.7% +0.6% +3.5% +8.6% +13.4%
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Cumulative Productivity Savings
($ millions)
“A focused approach to doing business that drives profitability by improving our efficiency, productivity, and
growth opportunities every day, wherever we do business”
201720162015 2018E2014
~$150
$89
~$200
$37
Continued progress
The Axalta Way: Driving Towards World Class Productivity
Commercial
Operations /
Procurement /
Technology
SG&A
▪ Manufacturing support function review
▪ Technology organization restructuring
▪ Logistics and network optimization
▪ Overhead expense reduction including
step-up for inflation offset in 2018
▪ Salesforce coverage realignment
▪ Increased focus on functional cost layers
▪ Commercial process excellence
▪ Dynamic pricing and consistent terms
▪ Improved salesforce training / capability
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Capital Expenditures
Capex by Year
($ millions)
Commentary
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018E
Prioritization Of Capital Spending; Focus On High IRR Capex
▪ Major Capex projects ongoing in 2017
✓ Philadelphia – Global Innovation Center
✓ Nanjing – Land & Authorizations
✓ Jiading – WB Expansion
✓ Savli – OEM Manufacturing & Laboratory
▪ Major Capex projects during 2018
✓ Philadelphia – Global Innovation Center
✓ Nanjing – Greenfield Expansion
✓ Acquisitions – Integration & Expansion Projects
$109
$188
$138 $136
$125
$160
27P R O P R I E T A R Y
13.2%
12.4%
11.6%
10.2% 10.2%
PPG RPM AKZA SHW AXTA
Notes: 1) ROIC = Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) / (Total Debt + Preferred Stock + Minority Interest
+ Equity); 2) AXTA total capital excludes identified intangible assets; 3) Data as of LTM Q3 2017
▪ Axalta’s ROIC is penalized by the February 2013 LBO and
related asset step-up from purchase price accounting
▪ Drivers of ROIC upside:
✓ Growth in NOPAT from ongoing business execution
✓ Effective capital allocation: Organic investments,
return accretive M&A, and focus on asset efficiency
▪ We believe that over time we can achieve returns in
excess of the peer group averages
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Commentary
NOPAT ROIC (LTM)
Effective Capital Allocation Should Drive Improved Returns
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Debt Reduction
Organic Investment
Capex / R&D
M & A
Dividends
- No current dividend
Share Repurchases
- Offset dilution
- Opportunistic buys
Leverage in
excess of
target and no
immediate
investment?
Investment
opportunity that
exceeds hurdle
rate?
Share price
greater than fair
value?
Free Cash
Flow
No
Excess
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Axalta Today: Focus On Capital Allocation
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Debt and Liquidity Summary
Capitalization Comments
(1) Assumes exchange rate of $1.193 USD/Euro
(2) Total Net Debt = Total Debt minus Cash and Cash Equivalents
(3) Total Net Leverage = Total Net Debt / 2017 Adjusted EBITDA
($ in millions) @ 12/31/2017 Maturity
Cash and Cash Equivalents $770
Debt:
Revolver ($400 million capacity) - 2021
First Lien Term Loan (USD) 1,939 2024
First Lien Term Loan (EUR)(1) 469 2023
Total Senior Secured Debt $2,408
Senior Unsecured Notes (USD) 491 2024
Senior Unsecured Notes (EUR)(1) 394 2024
Senior Unsecured Notes (EUR)(1) 529 2025
Capital Leases 54
Other Borrowings 41
Total Debt $3,916
Total Net Debt(2) $3,146
2017 Adjusted EBITDA $885
Total Net Leverage (3) 3.6x
▪ Leverage ratio improvement compared to
Q3 2017 due to…
✓ Cash build in the quarter
✓ Improved LTM EBITDA
…Partially offset by
✓ Higher Euro debt balances due to
stronger Euro
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Full Year 2018 Guidance
Comments($ millions) 2017A 2018E
▪ Net sales growth includes incremental M&A
contribution of ~3% from completed
transactions in 2017
▪ Adjusted EBITDA contribution driven by
volume, price, acquisition contribution, and
net productivity
▪ Margin headwind from input cost inflation,
offset largely by price and cost actions
▪ 2018 tax rate, as adjusted, benefits slightly
from U.S. Tax Reform; 2017 Tax rate
benefited from 4.1% on stock comp windfall
benefits not forecasted for 2018
▪ Free cash flow growth primarily from
Adjusted EBITDA growth offset slightly from
Capex, severance, and Euro and variable
interest headwinds
▪ Capex predominately for growth and high-
IRR productivity projects
Net Sales, ex FX +6.6% ~6-7%
Tax Rate, As Adjusted 16.2% 19-21%
Free Cash Flow $415 $420-460
Cash flow from operations less capex
Interest Expense $147 ~$165
Adjusted EBITDA $885 $940-980
Net Sales +7.0% ~8-9%
Capex $125 ~$160
Diluted Shares (millions) 246 ~249
D&A $348 ~$365
Performance Coatings: Refinish
32P R O P R I E T A R Y
Refinish
Axalta Refinish Overview
25% Global
Market Share
Service Led
Business
Innovation
Drives
Leadership
Global Strategy
& Support
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Projected Industry Sales
($ billions)
APAC
EMEA
N.A.
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Source: Orr & Boss; Axalta estimates
Lat. Am.
2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
$7.7 $7.9
$8.2 $8.4
$8.6
The Global Refinish Market Is Growing
Key Market Trends
▪ Growing car fleet, miles driven, and accident rates
▪ Globally stable competitive dynamics
▪ Body shop consolidation & professionalization
▪ Environmental regulation drives high-productivity coatings adoption
▪ Extend leadership position in premium segments
▪ Increase share in under-represented markets
▪ Expand mainstream and economy products
▪ Leverage customer consolidation trends
▪ Focus on expanding our distribution partnerships
Axalta’s Strategies For Growth
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Global Share Position
Refinish Industry Sales: ~$7.7 billion
Axalta 25%
Peer 1
19%
Peer 2
11%
Peer 3
11%
Peer 4
4%
Other
30%
#1
Axalta Has A Very Strong Position In Refinish Globally
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Source: Orr & Boss (2016); Axalta estimates
Axalta Global Refinish Dynamics
▪ Strong heritage through 1999 Herberts acquisition
▪ Diverse region with both mature and developing markets
▪ Leading waterborne coatings adoption
▪ MSOs gaining share and Axalta benefits directly
▪ Continued strong core products serve the entire collision market
▪ Leading VOC-compliant products meet environmental regulation shifts
▪ Chinese car parc drives growth for region
▪ Significant OEM influence in collision repair industry
▪ Opportunity for growth in mainstream and economy product lines
▪ Mexico and Brazil represent Axalta’s largest markets
▪ Economy segment represents growth opportunity longer-term
▪ Strong local manufacturing base for Axalta products
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The Refinish Process At A Glance
Consumer
Body Shop
Accident Call Insurance Car to Body Shop Repair Performed Vehicle Returned
Prepare Surface Primer Surfacer
Color
Match
Basecoat Clearcoat
Paint
Mixed
Customer Satisfaction Depends on Quick, High-Quality, Cost-Effective Repairs
Performance Coatings: Industrial Coatings
37P R O P R I E T A R Y
Axalta Industrial Overview
Wood Powder Coatings Coil Energy Solutions
Industrial Coating
Systems
#2 North America Wood Coatings Supplier Global Supplier of Powder Coatings
Global Supplier to the
Electrical Insulation Sector
Global Supplier of Industrial
E-Coat
POWDER
LIQUID
E-COAT
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($ in billions)
APAC
EMEA
N. A.
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Source: Orr & Boss; Axalta estimates
Lat. Am.
Projected Industry Sales
The Industrial Coatings Market
2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
$28.8
$27.3
$25.9
$23.3
$24.6
▪ Wood: Expand product line, channel access; expand segments
(furniture, distribution); broaden geographic reach
▪ Powder Coatings: Expand distribution and marketing channels;
Expand color range to compete with liquid alternatives; build
metallic capability to world class level
▪ Electrical Insulation Systems (EIS): Continue to build global
capability; extend into mainstream markets; target attractive sub-
segments; add product lines (i.e. compounds, lubricants)
▪ General Industrial: Accelerate globalization of acquired liquid
products and niche markets; develop industry leadership in key
value-added coatings; win approvals in agriculture, construction
and earthmoving (ACE) markets
▪ Coil: A top 4 player in U.S. market; globalize; focus on value-
added premium segments
Strategies For Growth
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General
Industrial $12.0
Electrical
Insulation $2.0
Architectual
Extrusions $1.5
ACE $1.5
Oil & Gas $3.5
Coil $4.5
Wood $4.5
*Coil and Wood North America only
($ billions)
Industrial Coatings: A $28B Market Opportunity For Axalta
Volume growth driven by global GDP and Industrial Production
▪ China drives >40% of global industrial coatings consumption
▪ Building construction is a key driver
Coatings suppliers are consolidating
▪ Driven by scale advantages and globalization; some niches remain fragmented
Technology innovation is a catalyst for growth
▪ Global increase in demand for electric vehicles, alternative energy sources, and
environmentally friendly coatings across all end user segments
Customers are globalizing
▪ Local product must meet global specifications consistently
Global infrastructure growth is driving demand
▪ High temperature resistance required for energy applications
▪ Demand for electrical insulation products linked to infrastructure
▪ Increased construction in developing markets
Oil and gas pipeline expansion
▪ Boost in pipeline construction to connect existing infrastructure
Market DriversCurrently Served Sub-Markets
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Leading In Product Innovation
HydroponTMGlass Coating Anti-Shatter Alesta® Lync
Matte Clear technology Voltahyd 2250 waterborne series ICONICA Collection
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Monumental 2017 Wins
Transbay Transit
Center
Decor Cabinet Company Amazon warehouse
Philharmonie De Paris Concert Hall Lucid Motors Qualiform Metals
Transportation Coatings Overview
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#2 global supplier
to OEMs
Transportation
Light Vehicle
▪ Original Equipment
Manufacturers
▪ Plastics and
composite materials
▪ Metal coatings
#1 global supplier to
heavy duty truck and
bus segments
Commercial Vehicle
▪ Commercial trucks
▪ Rail
▪ Bus
▪ Utility trucks
▪ Recreational / off-road
▪ General aviation
Synergies
Global OEM
Alliances
Focused
Support Models
Market Drivers
Axalta’s Transportation Segment
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Projected Industry Sales: Light Vehicle Projected Industry Sales: Commercial Vehicle
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Source: Orr & Boss; Axalta estimates
($ billions) ($ millions)
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Source: Orr & Boss; Axalta estimates
$1.5 $1.5 $1.5 $1.6 $1.6
$2.3 $2.3 $2.4 $2.5
$2.5
$0.5 $0.5
$0.6 $0.6
$0.6
$3.5 $3.6
$3.7
$3.9 $4.0
2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
$8.7
$8.5
$8.2$8.0
$7.8
$781 $799 $830 $862 $896
$588 $602 $620
$639 $658
$378 $398
$424
$472 $475
$1,519
$1,576
$1,634
$1,695
$1,756
2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
$3,785
$3,668
$3,508
$3,375$3,265
Structurally Growing Markets
APAC
EMEA
N. A.
Lat. Am.
APAC
EMEA
N. A.
Lat. Am.
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▪ 17% global light vehicle market
share with strong OEM
relationships in all regions
▪ #1 player globally in heavy duty
truck and bus
▪ Extensive portfolio of technologies
fit for purpose in each market
▪ Showing results to date through
business wins and global
launches
▪ Significant improvement in profit
contribution from restructuring
▪ Capacity investments to support
growth in all regions
▪ Technology & innovation progress
underlies our strategy
▪ Building capability and footprint in
high growth regions
▪ Expanding global brand strategy
▪ Solidifying global account
management
▪ Demand drivers include
✓ Global GDP
✓ Vehicle replacement cycles
✓ Growth in emerging markets
✓ Infrastructure spending
The global transportation market
is projected to grow ~2.9% CAGR
through 2020
Axalta is actively transforming its
business for profitable growth
Axalta is a leading global OEM
coatings provider
Progress to date has been
strong
Transportation Summary
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▪ Volatile organic
compounds (VOCs)
▪ Toxic substances
▪ Coatings for new
lightweight materials
to improve fuel
economy
Government
Regulations
Emerging Markets Industry Globalization
Demand for
Productivity
Color and Protection
▪ Near-term uncertainty
(Brazil, Russia,
China)
▪ Long-term growth
▪ Global vehicle
platforms
▪ Global color palettes
▪ Global (and local)
coating approvals
▪ Improved first time
quality
▪ Energy, capital, labor,
materials savings for
customers
▪ Consumers demand
aesthetics and style
▪ Extended vehicle life
/ warranty
Key Market Trends
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Global Share Significant Progress Made…
Axalta
31%
HDT
and
Bus
Axalta
17%
Light
Vehicle
Transforming A Global OEM Coatings Supplier
▪ Must continue to align technology with customer needs in key target areas
▪ Axalta needs to continue to refine cost structure to meet future challenges
▪ Opportunity remains to penetrate underserved customers
▪ Axalta must focus on both quality and productivity to maximize returns
…But Opportunities Still Remain
▪ Successfully added share with existing customers
▪ Added significant business in China since carve-out
▪ Added interior coatings to portfolio
▪ Reduced cost structure substantially in lower margin areas
▪ Numerous capacity investments addressed bottlenecks
▪ Began implementation of Lean Enterprise
APPENDIX
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Note: Numbers might not foot due to rounding.
($ in millions) FY 2017 FY 2016 Q4 2017 Q4 2016
Net Income (loss) $48 $45 (56) (35)
Interest Expense, net 147 178 38 37
Provision for Income Taxes 142 38 120 15
Depreciation & Amortization 347 322 92 87
Reported EBITDA $684 $583 $194 $104
A Debt extinguishment and refinancing related costs 14 98 1 13
B Foreign exchange remeasurement (gains) losses 7 31 (1) 1
C Long-term employee benefit plan adjustments 1 2 1 (1)
D Termination benefits and other employee related costs 35 62 29 37
E Consulting and advisory fees (1) 10 - 2
F Transition-related costs 8 - 2 -
G Offering and transactional costs 18 6 12 2
H Stock-based compensation 39 41 8 10
I Other adjustments 4 5 - (1)
J Dividends in respect of noncontrolling interest (3) (3) (1) -
K Deconsolidation impacts and impairments 79 68 - 58
Total Adjustments $201 $319 $51 $121
Adjusted EBITDA $885 $902 $245 $225
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (cont’d)
A. During FY 2017, Q4 2016 and FY 2016 we refinanced our indebtedness, resulting in losses of $13 million, $10 million and $88 million, respectively. During Q4 2017, FY 2017, Q4 2016
and FY 2016 we prepaid outstanding principal on our term loans, resulting in non-cash extinguishment losses of $1 million, $1 million, $3 million and $10 million, respectively. We do not
consider these items to be indicative of our ongoing operative performance.
B. Eliminates foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, net of impacts of our foreign currency
instruments used to hedge our balance sheet exposures. Exchange effects attributable to the remeasurement of our Venezuelan subsidiary represented losses of zero and $2 million for
Q4 2017 and FY 2017, respectively, and gains of $1 million and losses of $24 million for Q4 2016 and FY 2016, respectively.
C. Eliminates the non-cash, non-service components of long-term employee benefit costs.
D. Represents expenses primarily related to employee termination benefits and other employee-related costs associated with our Axalta Way initiatives, which are not considered
indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
E. Represents fees paid to consultants, and associated true-ups to estimates, for professional services primarily related to our Axalta Way initiatives, which are not considered indicative of
our ongoing operating performance.
F. Represents integration costs related to the acquisition of the Industrial Wood business that was a carve-out business from Valspar, which are not considered indicative of our ongoing
operating performance.
G. Represents acquisition-related expenses, including changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, as well as $10 million of costs associated with contemplated merger activities
during the Q4 2017 and costs associated with the 2016 secondary offerings of our common shares by Carlyle, all of which are not considered indicative of our ongoing operating
performance.
H. Represents non-cash costs associated with stock-based compensation.
I. Represents costs for certain non-operational or non-cash (gains) and losses unrelated to our core business and which we do not consider indicative of ongoing operations, including
equity investee dividends, indemnity losses (gains) associated with the Acquisition, losses (gains) on sale and disposal of property, plant and equipment, losses (gains) on the
remaining foreign currency derivative instruments and non-cash fair value inventory adjustments associated with our business combinations.
J. Represents the payment of dividends to our joint venture partners by our consolidated entities that are not wholly owned, which are reflected to show cash operating performance of
these entities on Axalta’s financial statements.
K. During FY 2017, we recorded a loss in conjunction with the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan subsidiary of $71 million. During Q4 2016 and FY 2016, we recorded non-cash
impairments at our Venezuela subsidiary of $58 million and $68 million, respectively, associated with our operational long-lived assets and a real estate investment. Additionally, during
FY 2017, we recorded non-cash impairment charges related to certain manufacturing facilities previously announced for closure of $8 million. We do not consider these to be indicative
of our ongoing operating performance.
Thank you!
Investor Contact:
Chris Mecray, VP IR
Christopher.Mecray@axaltacs.com
215-255-7970