GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

March 2015

The GEA Group

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The GEA Group is one of the largest providers for equipment and process

technology particularly for the food industry where it ranks among the market

and technology leaders.

The GEA Group focuses on demanding production processes and supplies

its customers with efficient solutions in various end markets.

In 2014 the GEA Group employed over 18,000 people who generated revenue

of more than EUR 4.5 billion.

The GEA Group in Summary

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GEA provides the world with innovative solutions for smart food processing and

for a more efficient use of energy resources.

GEA is a global engineering group recognized for its excellent technologies, its

dedication to provide best solutions to its customers, and its management

principles.

GEA Vision

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Growth Drivers – Food and Energy

Steady growth in

global population

Continuously rising

demand for food and

energy

Volume growth and catch-up

potential especially in South and

East Asia, Latin America and,

in future, Africa

Urbanization/

expansion of middle class

Growing quality

requirements for

foodstuffs and

pharmaceuticals

Processed foods/ready meals

Aseptic filling/enriched lifestyle

drinks

Pharmaceuticals

Growing interest in

efficient production

processes that conserve

resources

Resource-conserving

technologies/dry cooling

Energy-saving machines and

processes/heat recovery

“Intelligent” engineering

solutions

Rising energy costs/

environmental regulations

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Megatrend Significance for demand Demand relevant for GEA

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Group Structure

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Compressors

Packages and Skids

Ice Machines

Freezers

GEA Refrigeration

Technologies

Milking & Cooling

Farm Services

Farm Equipment

GEA Farm

Technologies

GEA Process

Engineering

Spray Drying

Aseptic Filling

Brewery & Dairy

Systems

Pharma Systems

Mechanical

Separation

Food Solutions

Homogenizers

Valves

GEA Mechanical

Equipment

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Examples of application

GEA Farm Technologies

Milk

Milking equipment, milk cooling technology,

automatic feeding systems, animal hygiene,

milking parlor cleaning and accessories, barn

equipment, slurry technology and farm services

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Anything made

from milk

Yoghurt

Milk

Cheese

Ice Cream

Chocolate

Baby Food

Herd Management

Systems

Milking

Equipment

Manure

Handling

Milk Cooling

Systems

Hygiene

Barn Equipment

All the cows needs

2014

Revenue EUR 650.5 million

Operating EBITDA EUR 74.5 million

Operating EBITDA margin 11.5 %

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GEA Mechanical Equipment

Special components

Separators, decanters, membrane filters,

homogenizers, Machines for the preparation,

marination, processing, slicing and packaging of

food, pumps and valves

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Examples of application

GEA Separators

Beverages

Chemicals Waste Water

Treatment

Edible Oil

Energy

Milk

2014

Revenue EUR 1,380.4 million

Operating EBITDA* EUR 231.6 million

Operating EBITDA margin* 16.8 % * Before effects of purchase price allocations and before one-offs

Seafood

Vegetables Ready Meals

Sausage/Ham

Poultry

Meat

Preparation,

Marination and

Processing

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GEA Process Engineering

Process technology

Design and installation of process lines for food

and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,

and cosmetics, as well as gas cleaning plants

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Examples of application

GEA Spray Dryer

Instant Coffee

Fruit Powder Pharma

Convenience

Food

Hard Metal

Milk Powder Soft Drinks

Nectars

Isotonic

Beverages

Milk based

Drinks

Juices

GEA Aseptic

Fillers

Ice Tea

2014

Revenue EUR 1,852.1 million

Operating EBITDA EUR 220.6 million

Operating EBITDA margin 11.9 %

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GEA Refrigeration Technologies

Freezing and refrigeration technology

Reciprocating and screw compressors, freezing

systems, chillers etc., as well as development,

design, and maintenance of industrial

refrigeration technology facilities

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Examples of application

GEA Compressors

Mobile Air-

Conditioning

Skating

Rinks Cold Chains

Fish

Energy

Juices Poultry

Fruits/

Vegetables

Sea Food

Bakery Goods

Prepared

Foods

GEA Freezing

Tunnel

Meat

2014

Revenue EUR 763.7 million

Operating EBITDA EUR 89.7 million

Operating EBITDA margin 11.7 %

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Examples of technology

Main Market: Food

GEA Freezing

Tunnels

GEA Milk

Production

GEA Spray

Dryers

GEA

Separators

GEA Packaging

Equipment

GEA

Valves

GEA Spiral

Cookers

heat

cool/freeze

separate

dry/dewater

distill

pump

dose

agglomerate

package

Foodstuff

prepare

marinate

process

slice

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Customer industries

Food/

Beverages

Non-Food

14%

24%

22%

12%

12%

16%

Dairy Farming

Dairy Processing

Food

Beverages

Pharma/Chemical

Other Industries(incl. Industries

Environment, Oil & Gas,

Marine and Power)

28%

72%

End market customer industry Share of sales

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Emerging markets2

exposure:

37% abs.: -3% YoY

*)

Regional revenue1 split

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Top-3-Countries

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37%

25%

17%

8%

6% 3% 3%

Western Europe

Asia/Pacific

North America

Eastern Europe

Latin America

Middle East

Africa

China

9% abs.: -2% YoY

USA

16% abs.: +6% YoY

Germany

9% abs.: +12% YoY

Revenue

2014

EUR 4,515.7 million

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Key Figures of the GEA Group 1

1 Only continued operations

2 Amounts adjusted due to first time classification of an operation as discontinued operation and due to change in accounting policy for employee benefits

3 Before effects of purchase price allocations from revalued assets and liabilities and one-offs

GEA Group

[in EUR million] 2014 2013 2 Change in %

Order intake 4,519.6 4,627.9 -2.3

Revenue 4,515.7 4,320.0 4.5

Employees [reporting date] 18,243 17,750 2.8

Operating EBITDA 3 590.7 530.1 11.4

in % of revenue 13.1 12.3 -

EBT 373.8 352.1 6.2

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Initial situation + GEA‘s contribution = efficient innovation

Guiding Theme Efficiency – High-tech Made by GEA

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PET blanks are sterilized after

they were inflated and

expanded.

Aseptic Blow Fill (ABF): Integrated aseptic filling for PET bottles

PET blanks are sterilized before being

inflated and expanded

Lower water, energy and chemical

consumption

Saving: 7 to 9 percent of production

costs per bottle

GEA Grasso BluGenium: Ammonia chiller achieves an ESEER (European Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of more than 9.

Chiller (with natural refrigerants) for

industrial cooling and air

conditioning.

Maximum energy efficiency and

optimal efficiency for all load conditions

Environmentally friendly with

natural refrigerants

Compact design and low noise

emission

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GEA Values

Excellence: At GEA, we stand for excellence in

everything we do.

Responsibility: At GEA, we feel responsible for our

actions.

Passion: At GEA, we work with passion without

obsession.

Integrity: At GEA, we walk our talk.

GEA-versity: At GEA, we cross borders.

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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany

Phone +49 211 9136-0

www.gea.com

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