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BTS Group Holdings PCL

Infrastructure Fund
12 November 2012

prepared by Investor Relations department - BTS Group Holdings PCL -

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Background of the Transaction


BTSG
BTSGs core area of expertise is mass transit Concession in respect of Core Sky Train will expire in 17 years, having significant impact to farebox revenue and part of media revenue

Thai Government Objectives


Government promotes rail mass transit development as national agenda Development of 508 km by 2029 Requires private sector investment to support

BTS intention to participate in lines that directly connect to or provide feeders the current Core SkyTrain Raise funding to be ready for these opportunities

Source: MRTA and Policy Statement of the Council of Ministers

Transaction Rationale
Enable BTSG to expand its core business by raising funds through a tax-efficient vehicle
Raise and ready funds for future infrastructure investments

Strengthen ability to expand mass transit business

BTS Group well positioned to capture strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities IFF becomes an alternative fund raising channel for the Group going forward Retain 33.3% exposure and economic benefit to the Core SkyTrain

Retain significant economic benefit from Core Network

Resilient and growing dividend stream Upside from growth potential of the farebox revenues and operating leverage

Monetises a fully developed asset at attractive valuation

New funds raised at attractive valuation through tax efficient vehicle

Minimum sale price represents a significant increase to current book value With mutual funds platform, corporate income tax is exempted Dividends received by individuals from an infrastructure fund are exempted from personal income tax for 10 years Separate IFF structure means

Enhances capital structure of the Group

Non dilutive to BTSG shareholders


No increase in leverage Increase equity through retained earnings 5

Mass Transit Strong Growth Driven by Expansion Projects


The Thai government has made an explicit policy to develop Bangkoks infrastructure by investing in mass transit infrastructure projects One of New Governments ten urgent projects
Aggressive M-MAP development plan (2010) to transform Bangkoks rail system into a mature network

Planned expansion of rail coverage from 79.5km currently to 508.0km by 2029


Expedite construction of 10 mass rapid transit lines within Bangkok for completion within 4 years A more comprehensive mass transit network would drive higher ridership and attract people to live within the rail transit system radius As residential areas develop along the mass transit route, it also creates captive demand for the rail transit system services
Source: Office of Transportation and Traffic Policy and Planning

508 km by 2029

Substantial Investment Opportunities


Opportunities Exist to Further Expand Mass Transit Business
Mass transit is BTSGs core expertise BTS aims to participate in the Government expansion BTS has competitive advantage in lines which are direct extensions or have direct connections to the Green Line
Green Lines Mochit Saphanmai and Bearing Samut Prakan 25 km with 21 stations By April 2017 64,543 By 2013 Pink Line Khae Rai Minburi 34.5 km with 30 stations By October 2017 42,101 By 2013 Light Rail Train Bangna Suvarnabhumi 18 km with 15 stations By 2017 25,000 Under process of approval 131,644 Total

(THB MM) Description Total Length and Number of Stations Expected Commence Operation Project Value (Civil & E&M) Bid Process

Project attractiveness

Strategic route, passing Route passing through the Route passing through the highly populated highly populated highly populated residential area residential area, acting as residential area, acting as Clear advantages from the feeder line to the existing feeder line to the existing requirement to integrate green line green line with the existing green line system that is operated by BTSC

Source: MRTA and Matichon online

What is an Infrastructure Fund (IFF)?


Infrastructure Fund in Thailand
Infrastructure Fund is an entity that raises capital from public to

Purpose of Infrastructure Fund


Resulting from Government and Capital Market Regulatory Bodies initiative to:

invest in infrastructure assets, including: toll roads, airports, power


plants, water treatment plants, rail roads and transportation infrastructure

Develop the country's infrastructure Allow access to infrastructure projects for a broader range of investors
Attract different types of investors from stock. Investors in

Infrastructure Fund Structure


Assets Owner Infrastructure Assets
Rights or Benefits in the assets Compensation for Rights or Benefits

stocks generally prefer growth while investors in IFF prefer stability


New financing alternative

Tax Efficient Nature


The Government issued a Royal Decree dated 9 Oct 2012 (the "Royal Decree") to grant certain tax exemptions to infrastructure funds and its unitholders Dividends received by individuals from IFFs shall be exempt from personal income tax for 10 years IFF is a mutual fund which is exempted from corporate income tax

Infrastructure Fund

Infrastructure Fund
Fund Units Fund Raised

3 Investor Public Investors


High Payout Vehicle


Payout of not less than 90% of adjusted net income Ability to pay dividend more than earnings to avoid any cash trap 8

Transaction Overview
BTSG
33.3% BTSG holds 97.5% in BTSC Cash payment of purchase price

Public Investors (Local/International)


66.7%

Other BTSGs Businesses

BTSC
Transfer of Future Net Farebox Revenue under Concession

IFF

To be spun off to BTSG when appropriate

Other BTSCs Businesses


VGI shares O&M business BSS shares

Core SkyTrain Business


Operation under concession from BMA (23.5 km)

Receive Future Net Farebox Revenue

Net Farebox Revenue


Farebox Revenue
All farebox revenue from passengers in the Core SkyTrain system Other revenue and compensation from BMA under concession agreement Excludes revenue from O&M business on extension lines, media business and other service revenue

Revenue to BTSC
Capital Expenditure
New rolling stocks for the Core SkyTrain System to serve future ridership

Net of

Operating Expenses
Cost relevant to the Core SkyTrain System such as maintenance, labor, electricity, maintenance, etc.

Management Fee and Incentive (to BTSC)


Pay management fee for BTSC management, with step-up rate if outperform

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Transaction Overview (Cont'd)


Robust structure that enables continued operations by BTSC, independent oversight by IFF and fund management company, and aligned interests for value maximisation
BTSG SSGA between BTSG and IFF 33.3% 66.7% Fund Supervisor Agreement Public Unit holders

Fund Management Company

Investment Advisory Committee

Appoint by fund management company Committees must include IFF manager and experts in SkyTrain business Give investment advice on investment to fund manager

Fund Supervisor Monitor fund manager performance Report to SEC on events that negatively impact unitholders

Infrastructure Fund Manager Ongoing management of IFF Initiate/evaluate new investment opportunities

Set up IFF

Nominate Board Representatives at BTSC Monitor BTSCs operation and compliance under NRTA Exercise veto vote on Reserved Matters 97.5% Controls BTSC Board 9 board members comprise of 1/3 from BTSG, 1/3 from IFF and 1/3 as independent directors Resolution on Reserved Matters requires at least 2 votes from IFF representatives

NRTA between BTSC and IFF

BTSC NRTA: Net Revenue Purchase and Transfer Agreement SSGA: Sponsor Support & Guarantee Agreement

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Impact on BTSG
Illustrative Impact to BTSGs Assets(1)
Assume fund size of THB 55,000 MM; no leverage used

BTSC Core SkyTrain Carved Out P&L Highlights


Carved out financial statements is proforma financial statement which extracts only value related to the Core SkyTrain business

(THB MM)
65,563

78,206 18,333 Value of BTSG's 33.3% holding in IFF

(THB MM) Farebox Revenue EBITDA Capex(2)

Mar 2010 3,484.6 1,903.9 883.8

Mar 2011 3,544.8 2,034.2 1,025.6

Mar 2012 4,296.8 2,911.2 69.3

SkyTrain project cost(1)

44,658

36,667

Net cash proceeds from transaction

Starting FY2012, Core SkyTrain generates strong cash flows as traffic is strong and Core SkyTrain capex is low
Other assets 20,905 23,206 Other assets

Status Quo 30 Sep 2012

Post Transaction

(1) Include Core SkyTrain and Extensions SkyTrain (2) Include only increase in project costs

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Use of Proceeds
1
Proceeds from IFF to BTSC from sale of future net farebox revenue
Cash proceeds of THB 55.0 bn(1)

Providing LC for BTSC existing debenture

BTSC

BTSC Sale of future net farebox revenue of Core SkyTrain business

IFF

Provide bank LC for bondholders(2) (THB 10.6 bn) Bondholders Representative

Special dividend, capital reduction or loan up to BTSG for investment in IFF


Distribution/loan(3) BTSG Investment in IFF for up to 33.3% stake for THB 18.3 bn(1)

Balance of proceeds
Balance of proceeds of THB 26.0 bn to be used for:

IFF

BTSC

Investment in further mass transit expansion by BTSC/BTSG Other infrastructure investment opportunities

Other S/H Distribution

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(1) Assume fund size of THB 55.0 bn with no leverage (2) Backed by cash deposit in full amount (3) For repayment of bridge loan BTSG obtained for investment in up to 33.3% of the total IFF units

In case of excess liquidity, may propose to BoD for approval for paying special dividend to BTSG shareholders
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Strategic Positioning of the Group


Positioning
BTS Group
Focus on mass transit operations including: Existing operations Core SkyTrain operation and 33.3% investment in IFF Existing Long Term O&M Contracts New mass transit opportunities in Bangkok Media business - sustain VGI's grow potential Slow down property development, open for JVs/divestments

IFF
A cash flow generation focused vehicle DCF/yield based valuation Tax efficient structure Beneficiary of any passenger growth, fare increases and operating leverage on the Core SkyTrain

Development strategies BTS Group


Develop new mass transit projects Intention to sell projects to the IFF when development phase completed Injection principles will be based on: shareholders approval, market price and third party appraisal

IFF
Rights of First Refusal (ROFR) and call option on BTS existing contracts (Long Term O&M Contracts and Concession extension) as well as future mass transit opportunities in Bangkok developed by BTS Group IFF will focus on opportunities with strong cash flow potential Also able to seek out non BTS related infrastructure opportunities
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Todays Agenda

Appendix

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Mass Transit Core SkyTrain System


Developer of Bangkoks inaugural (Core) mass transit system. Exclusive concession agreement since Dec 1999 Core SkyTrain System Map

Core SkyTrain System 23 stations, 23.5 km in CBD


Connecting Bangkoks most important business and tourist destinations, serving as the backbone to all Bangkoks mass transit systems
Asok Phrom Phong

Mo Chit

All investments made by BTSC


Including civil works, E&M and trains (except land acquisition) from private sector sources. BTO for civil works, BOT for electrical and mechanical works, including trains

Saphan Khwai
Ari Sanam Pao Victory Monument

Phaya Thai Ratchathewi National Stadium Siam Phloen Chit

Chit Lom Nana Ratchadamri Thong Lo Ekkamai On Nut

Phra Khanong Sala Daeng Chong Nonsi Surasak Saphan Taksin

30 years concession
30 years of concession period ending 4 Dec 2029, approximately 17 years remaining.

No revenue sharing or concession fees for BMA


Exclusive right to operate and retain all farebox revenues from BTS SkyTrain System

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Mass Transit O&M Business


Operator of Green line extensions to the Core network since 2009 Green Line Extensions Map
Mo Chit Saphan Khwai Ari Sanam Pao Victory Monument

30-Year O&M Contracts Green line extension


Sukhumvit Extension (On Nut Bearing) From 8 May 2012 to 2 May 2042 (30 years) Silom Extension (Saphan Taksin Bang Wa) From 8 May 2012 to 2 May 2042 (30 years)
Punnawithi

Phaya Thai Ratchathewi Phloen Chit Siam Asok Phrom Phong

National Stadium

Chit Lom
Ratchadamri

Nana Thong Lo Ekkamai

Core SkyTrain System On Nut Mo Chit and National Stadium Saphan Taksin From 5 Dec 2029 to 2 May 2042 (13 years)

Sala Daeng Chong Nonsi Surasak Ratchadapisek Bang Wa Wutthakat Phothinimit Wongwian Yai Saphan Taksin

Phra Khanong

On Nut

Bangchak

Udom Suk

Bang Na Krung Thon Buri

Bearing

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Current BTS SkyTrain Network


Bangkok is a mono-centric city with key destinations concentrated along the Core SkyTrain Network. New extension of rail transit and connection points will continue to drive ridership growth onto the Core Network

Traffic flow

Traffic flow

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Mass Transit System Extension


1
Ongoing projects to be completed by 2017 163.3km 97 stations
Line Light Green Light Red Purple Blue Blue Light Green Dark Green Light Red Route Wongwian Yai Bang Wa Bang Sue - Talingchan Bang Yai - Bang Sue Hua Lamphong Bang Khae Bang Sue - Tha Pra Bearing - Samut Prakarn Mochit - Kukod Bang Sue - Phayathai Makkasan Operate Distance year (km) 2012-13 2012 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 5.3 15.0 23.0 14.0 13.0 12.8 18.4 9.0 Stations 4 5 16 11 9 9 16 5

2 Future projects - direct feeders to BTS System


Line Route Distance (km) Expected operating year

LRT
Pink Line Airport Link Dark Green Light Green Dark Green

Bang Na - Suvarnabhumi
Kaerai Parkgred - Meenburi Bang Sue - Phayathai Samutprakarn - Bangpu National Stadium -Yodse Kukod - Lamlukka

18.6
34.5 7.9 7.0 1.0 6.5

2017
2017 2019 2017 2019 2019

79.5km 83.1km

Already operating Under Construction

Light Red
Dark Red Dark Red

Makkasan - Hua Mak


Bang Sue - Rangsit Thammasart University Bang Sue - Hua Lamphong

2017
2017 2017

10.0
36.3 6.5

3
13 6

345.4km

To be completed by 2029

Sources: Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTCP) Company website, MRTA website and State Railway website,

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Mass Transit Return to double-digit growth phase

Initial Growth

Stable Growth

Faster Growth

Accelerating Growth Key Factors Ridership growth


Expansion of the network (direct extensions and feeder lines) New trains Property development along the lines

Revenue & profitability growth


Ridership growth Higher O&M revenue Operating leverage Fare adjustment

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Mass Transit Fare Adjustment


BTSC has the ability to make discretionary adjustments to transit fares up to current authorised fare without further regulatory approval Fare adjustment mechanism
Fare price (THB)
43.8 56.4 50.1

Effective fare
Can be adjusted no more than once every 18 months by making announcement to BMA and public 30 days in advance Must not exceed the Authorised fare

37.6 31.3
25.1 18.8 15.0
Stations

35.0 30.0

40.0

20.0

25.0

Authorised fare
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Normal situation: If the CPI in respect of any month is at least 5% higher than the Reference CPI in respect of a month which is at least twelve months before, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 the Authorised Fare can be adjusted up by no more than 7%.
Authorised Fare

Effective Fare

Potential fare upside

Where Reference CPI means (1) For the purpose of the first adjustment of Authorised fare, the CPI for January 1992, and (2) For the purpose of all subsequent adjustments of Authorised fare, the CPI which is last used to adjust the Authorised fare Special situation: upon change of CPI (in excess of 9% against any months in the last 12 months or prior), USD/THB foreign exchange rate, interest rate or costs subject to agreement with BMA must be mutually agreed by both parties to the Concession

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IFF Transaction Alternatives


1 2 3

Sell Concession

Sell Shares

Sell Future Net Farebox Revenue

Cash payment BTSC IFF BTSG

Cash payment IFF BTSC

Cash payment IFF

X
Sell Concession Core SkyTrain Business Core SkyTrain Business

X
BTSC
Sell shares

BTSC Core SkyTrain Concession

Sell future net farebox revenue Receive Future Net Farebox Revenue

Core SkyTrain Business

Core SkyTrain Business

Requires timely approval under Public-Private Partnership Process Subject to several of uncertainties

Gain on sale is subjected to tax

Process involving government is more simple and requires less time Tax efficient structure
However, structure is complicated and investors are not familiar with

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