UNITED STATES

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Well-positioned for accelerated growth with earnings leverage

 

April 2004

 



 

Why Are We Here Today

 

•     Review Company performance

      Review strategy that got us here

      Describe where we go from here

      Answer your questions

 

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PIK Outperformed in a Tough Economy

 

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Source:  Yahoo.com Data 11/30/99 through 4/5/04

 

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3-Year Average Returns:
PIK Performance vs. Industry Groups

 

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Industry Group data as reported in The Wall Street Journal, Monday March 8, 2004

 

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Results and Outlook are Strong

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Increase

 

Actual Results Dec. Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHC Revenue

 

$

36.5

 

$

33.6

 

8.6

%

PPHS Revenue

 

$

60.6

 

$

51.0

 

18.8

%

PIK Revenue

 

$

97.1

 

$

84.6

 

14.8

%

PIK EPS

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.32

 

46.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Outlook Year Ended September

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FY04 Revenue Growth Target

 

 

 

12-14

%

 

 

FY04 EPS Dollar Target

 

 

 

$1.00 - $1.05

 

 

 

FY04 EPS Growth Target

 

 

 

37-44

%

 

 

 

Dollars in millions except EPS for fiscal year-end Sept. 30

 

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At The Time of The Spin-off

 

Strengths

 

                  Several No. 1 market share positions

                  Well recognized consumer/trade brands

                  Broad-based distribution channels

                  Strong relationships with pool builders

 

Challenges

                  Flat/declining sales and profit

                  Low level of capital investment

                  Lack of new products in pipeline

                  No momentum with major retailers

                  High cost, U.S. based manufacturing capability

                  Lack of critical mass across business

 

Other

                  Establish public company infrastructure

                  Raise/spend capital in 24 months (IRS Ruling)

 

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Our Chosen Strategy

 

                  Create critical mass in existing businesses

                  Drive growth through innovative new products

                  Extend proven brands into new categories

                  Become more important to major retailers

                  Participate in pool industry consolidation

                  Reduce manufacturing cost position

                  Drive business focus through strategic acquisitions

 

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What We Have Accomplished

 

                  Performed through tough economic climate

                  Invested capital in new products/cost reduction

                  Maintained strong balance sheet

                  Launched new products into all categories

                  Re-established leadership position in retail categories

                  Developed complete pool equipment line

                  Completed two strategic acquisitions to drive business focus

                  Developed a global manufacturing capability

                  Consolidated/strengthened enterprise information systems

 

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Increased Investment in Business

 

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For fiscal year-end Sept. 30

 

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Maintained Strong Balance Sheet

 

Debt to Total Capital

 

[CHART]

 

For fiscal year-end Sept. 30

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New Products are Driving Growth

 

% of Sales from New Products Less than 3 Years old

 

[CHART]

 

For fiscal year-end Sept. 30

 

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Markets in Which We Compete:
Pool Equipment

 

[CHART]

 

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Markets in Which We Compete:
Water-heating Systems

 

[CHART]

 

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Shower Price Points

 

 

 

Under $20.00

 

$20.00-$30.00

 

$30.00-$50.00

 

over $50.00

Pulsating

 

Original Shower
Products

 

 

 

Original Shower
Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elements®
March 2004

 

New Visions®
August 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pan Head

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medallion™

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AquaFall®
May 2001

 

 

 

Cascadia®
May 2001

 

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Summary of New Product Introductions 2000-2004

 

Oral Health products: SynchroSonic®, Cordless Dental Water Jet, Flosser, Travelbrush and Vibe®

 

Shower products: AquaFall®, Cascadia®, New Visions®, Shower Panel, Flexible Shower Massage®, Misting Massage®, Medallion™, Elements® and Shower Filter

 

Other products: AccuReach®, Foot Spas and Aquia™

 

Pool products: Pool Heaters (LX, LT and HotShot®), Heat Pumps, AquaLink®, Pumps, Filters, ClorMatic®, Aqua Accents™, Deck Jets, Pool Maintenance Kit and Outdoor Shower

 

Water-heating systems: Rheos®, Pennant® and Endurance™

 

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Rationalizing Manufacturing

 

1999

 

2000-04

 

2003-04

 

Beyond 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Secured
offshore
sources for
lower cost
product

 

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Global supply
chain expertise
provides
opportunity for
additional
rationalization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduced manufacturing
facilities from 9 to 5

 

 

 

Added 2 manufacturing
facilities through acquisitions

 

 

 

 

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Where Do We Go From Here

 

                  Continue sales momentum and leverage earnings

                  Focus R&D/capital on leadership positions

                  Launch PHC retail products to continue gains

                  Aggressively convert pool builders to Jandy System

                  Build on Heating Systems sales turnaround

                  Expand global manufacturing capability

                  Continue acquisition strategy to drive focus

                  Deliver consistent sales and earnings performance

 

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Next Steps in Building Shareholder Value

 

                  Complete comprehensive business review to include:

                  Short and long-term business strategies

                  Contribution analysis of each product category

                  Opportunities to consolidate additional facilities

                  Overall financial analysis of all business options

                  Report findings/recommendations to Board

                  Maintain management continuity to deliver value

 

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Forward-looking Statements

 

This presentation, and discussions related to this presentation, which are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information expressed in this presentation will in fact transpire.

 

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Proxy Information

 

Participants and additional information

 

Information regarding persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies on behalf of Water Pik Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A.  Please see Annex C to the Company’s preliminary Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 10, 2004, and updates to information regarding the participants as they are filed by the Company with the SEC.

 

Investors are urged to read the Company’s Proxy Statement and additional solicitation materials when they become available and other relevant documents filed with the SEC by the Company because they will contain important information.

 

Investors will be able to obtain the Company’s SEC filings free of charge at the SEC website (www.sec.gov).  In addition, documents filed with the SEC by the Company will be available free of charge by contacting Water Pik Technologies, Inc., 23 Corporate Plaza, Suite 246, Newport Beach, California 92660, (949) 719-3700.

 

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