Forjas Taurus S.A.
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Executive Summary
The objective of this presentation is to show the general overview of the
Company, markets, actual situation, growth and diversification strategies
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Shareholding StructurePolimetal Participações S.A. is the controlling shareholder of Taurus
Source: Company reports
Luis Fernando
Costa Estima
Polimetal
Participações S.A.
Polinvest
Participações e
Repres. Ltda.
Others
66,67% 33,33%
12,53%
68,79%
Legend:X.X% = Current Percentage of Common Capital
X.X% = Current Percentage of Total Capital
Estate of Carlos
Alberto Paranhos
Murgel
Forjas Taurus S.A.
83,94%
27,98%
3,52%
3,23%
Taurus Holdings,
Inc.Taurus Máquinas –
Ferramenta Ltda.
Taurus Blindagens
Ltda.
Taurus Properties,
Inc.
Famastil Taurus
Ferramentas S.A.
Taurus Helmets
Indústria Plástica
Ltda.
Taurus
International
Manufacturing, Inc.
Taurus Blindagens
Nordeste Ltda.
100% 100%
35% 24,2% 99,86%100%
99,99% 99,99%
Taurus Invest.
Imobiliarios Ltda.
75,7% 32,9%
67,1%
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Organizational ChartThe Company has implemented Corporate Governance
Chairman of the
Board / CEOLuis F. C. Estima
Strategic
CommitteeFiscal Counsel
Source: Company reports
Board of Directors
Senior Vice-
PresidentRuy F. V. Soares
Human Resources
DirectorMuciano N. Dias
Executive Vice-
PresidentJorge Py Velloso
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Company’s Facilities
Taurus Blindagens
and Taurus Helmets
Helmets
Bulletproof vests
Anti-riot shields
Plastic containers
Forjas Taurus I
Firearms
Famastil
Hand tools
Garden
accessories
Taurus Wotan
Machine tools
Forjas Taurus II
Forged products
Products heat
treatment
Metal injection
Molding – M.I.M.
TIMI (USA)
Firearms
Metal injection
Molding – M.I.M.
The group is comprised by five business units in Brazil, one in the USA and has
approximately 4,330 employees1
1 As of June, 2008
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The Company
Forjas Taurus S.A. was established in 1939. The Company is a leading Brazilian
manufacturer of defense and security products, machine tools and forged products, such as
handguns, motorcycle helmets, bullet-proof vests and milling and turning machines.
Additionally, it holds a 35% stake at Famastil Taurus Ferramentas S.A.
Taurus has a complete line of products, specially produced for the defense and security
markets. The Company is one of the world’s largest handgun manufacturers, with a
market share of over 90% in Brazil and a leading position in the U.S. market with over
12%
Taurus also leads Brazilian market of motorcycle helmets (with a share of 50%),
bulletproof vests and anti-riot shields. The Company also has a growing insertion in the
market of forged products, mainly addressed to automotive industry and energy segment.
Additionally, it has recently established its new industrial site in Curitiba for the
manufacturing of plastic equipment used for packaging, and transporting materials.
Operational strategy of the Company is based on cost efficiency through a vertically
integrated production, focused on profitability and quality.
The Company has an optimistic perspective for the segments in expansion, focusing on
motorcycle helmets, machine tools and energy.
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The Company (cont.)
Growth Strategy Corporate Governance
Technology
Cost efficiency through
a vertical integrated production
Economies of scale
Products with high added
value
Slightly moving
from regulated
to unregulated markets
Assembly of Shareholders
Board of Directors
Strategic Planning
Committee
Code of Conduct
Legal Counsel
North American
owned subsidiary in the USA
Visibility in Brazil and abroad
Market leader in Brazil in
different segments
Markets
State of the Art production
facilities
Use of cutting-edge
technology
Products with quality and
exclusive design
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Largest handgun manufacturer in Latin America
and one of the top three in the world
Strong presence in USA since 1981, the largest
handgun market worldwide
Implemented practice of Corporate Governance
Increasingly product diversification
Pioneer in manufacturing helmets in Brazil, with
a market share of approximately 50% and a
revenue CAGR of 25.8% between 2004 and
2008
Opportunities
Increase in investments on public safety by the
federal, state and municipal government
Increasing demand for light weapons in the
U.S. market
Continuing growth in the segment of motorcycle
helmets, enhanced by the significant growth of
motorcycle sales in Brazil
Weaknesses
Highly dependent on the firearm segment,
currently accounting for 59.3% of the
consolidated revenues
Operates in low margin and low growth
segments, i.e. plastic containers
Threats
Restrictions on firearm trade by local or
international pressure
Entry of foreign manufacturers in Brazil,
increasing competition
Sharp devaluation of the dollar, reducing
profitability of exports
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Overview
For over 60 years, operates in local and foreign
markets
In 2008, 59.7% of revenues was generated by
exports, mainly from the U.S. market
Public security market has a positive growth
perspective.
Exports also have positive growth perspectives
due to the increase of U.S. demand, and growth
indications in other export markets
In May 2008, Taurus was awarded the
“Handgun of the Year 2008”, by the National
Rifle Association, for its revolver TAURUS
JUDGE
Products
Revolvers, pistols, carbines, air guns and police
weapons
Products
Firearms – Forjas Taurus and TIMITaurus is one of the world’s largest handgun manufacturer
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Overview
The Company manufactures forged products up
to 15Kg, using materials such as carbon steel,
alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum
and other non-ferrous metals
Main consumers are the Automotive,
Energy, Oil, Motorcycle and Agriculture
industries
In 2006 and 2007, Taurus increased its installed
capacity for machining, which brings a higher
added value to the final product, compared to
parts that are only forged
There are good perspectives for the company’s
revenues growth, due to (i) the increase in
machined production, (ii) the addition of new
forging machinery and (iii) the growth of M.I.M –
Metal Injection Molding sales
Products
Forged Products – Forjas TaurusHigh technology in forged and machined products
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Overview
Pioneer in manufacturing helmets in Brazil
Local market leader of bullets-proof vests
and motorcycle helmets
Taurus Blindagens was founded in 1983
Quality, design and reliability. Products are
certified by INMETRO (Brazilian Institute of
Metrology, Standards and Industrial Quality)
Products
– Bullet proof and tactical vests and anti-riot
shields
– Motorcycle helmets, rain gear and leather
clothing
– Plastic bins and containers
Products
Bullet-Proof Vests and Helmets – Taurus Blindagens and HelmetsTaurus Blindagens and Taurus Helmets lead the segments of bullet-proof vests and
motorcycle helmets, respectively
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Overview
The only manufacturer of large machine
tools in Latin America
More than 3,000 machines installed in over
40 countries
Main customers are aeronautics and space
industry, automotive, steel, construction, power
generation, defense, nuclear, oil, among others
Service Portfolio
– Manufacturing of welding components, job
shop, heat treatment, and finishing of
structural components
– Machine tool retrofitting
Products
Machine Tools – Taurus Máquinas-Ferramenta Ltda.Taurus Máquinas-Ferramenta leads Latin American manufacturing of horizontal and
vertical boring and milling machines, vertical turning lathes and machining centers
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Overview
Famastil exports to the five continents, selling
its products to wholesalers, dealers and
department stores
The merger of Famastil Ferramentas and
Taurus occurred in 2004
Products
Mechanic hand tools
Household tools
Construction tools
Gardening tools
Products
Hand Tools and Garden Accessories – FamastilFamastil manufacturers tools for engineering, construction and gardening
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