NIPPON PAPER GROUP Third Medium-Term Business Plan

NIPPON PAPER GROUP Third Medium-Term Business Plan FISCAL 2009 2011 Accelerating restructuring for GV2015 Analyst Meeting November 9, 2009 NIPPON PAPER GROUP, INC. 1

Contents 1.Business environment and objectives of the 3 rd MTBP 2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP 3.Financial targets 2

1.Business environment and objectives of the 3 rd MTBP Business Environment 1 (million tons) 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 21.89 Paperboard Paper 24.62 China's Domestic Demannd 28.91 32.36 36.81 41.26 45.85 21.43 23.44 25.48 26.94 29.19 31.64 33.5 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 -China Papaer Association - - Fast-growing Asian market - Increased threat of imports (millon tons) 35 30 25 20 Japan's Domestic Demand 12.48 12.46 12.18 Paperboard Paper 11.19 15 10 19.45 19.25 18.57 17.07 5 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 -Japan Paper Association- - Shrinking domestic paper market - Drastic changes in demand structure after Lehman Shock 3

1. Business environment and the objectives of the 3 rd MTBP Business Environment 2 1.GV2015 anticipated increased paper imports and negative demand growth, but 2.Lehman Shock brought such changes much earlier than anticipated. 3.Expedited restructuring is critical. Actual Assumed timing Lehman Shock Business Environment Increased paper Imports Demand growth became negative Management Policy Restructuring to meet demand shift 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 4

1. Business environment and the objectives of the 3 rd MTBP Domestic demand outlook NPG Domestic Sales Outlook (1,000 tons) Paper 8,000 Paperboard 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 FY2011 Domestic Sales Volume Forecast (compared with FY2007) Paper= 80% Paperboard= 100% 1,000 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 5

1. Business environment and the objectives of the 3 rd MTBP The 3 rd MTBP Objectives Secure solid domestic revenue base FY2009~2011 FY2006~2008 Second MTBP Third Medium-Term Business Plan Accelerating FY2012~2014 Fourth MTBP Group Vision 2015 restructuring for GV2015 Grow by expanding overseas business Domestic paper market to shrink to the 80% level of FY2007 Revise management resource allocation Non- pulp & paper segments to support the bottom line 6

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Main Policy of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅰ.Downsize domestic paper business to 80% (Restructuring for surviving import competition) Ⅱ.Promote overseas business (Utilizing overseas subsidiaries and alliances for expansion) Ⅲ.Propel resource procurement strategy (Securing resources to support long-term business growth) Ⅳ.Improve group mobility and management efficiency (Maximizing group synergy and rationalizing overhead) Ⅴ.Develop new business (Nurturing new business outside paper domain) 7

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅰ.Downsize domestic paper business to 80% 1 Pulp and Paper Business (1) Company Main Policy Measures Enhance competitive advantages against imports by: Nippon Paper Industries Downsize domestic paper business to 80% Optimizing production capability Streamlining back office operation Reducing further costs of logistics and sales Emphasizing more on resource-saving and eco-friendly products 8

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅰ.Downsize domestic paper business to 80% 2 Continued restructuring 15 machines shut-down to secure sustainable operation rate <saving an 8 billion fixed cost> (depr.1.9, energy 1.5, maintenance 1.1, labor 3.5) Improve operation efficiency of existing machines NPG capacity and FY2011 domestic sales outlook (,000 tons) Capacity Sale Before Shut-down After Outlook Paper 5,766 742 5,024 4,500 Paperboard 1,963 133 1,830 1,600 TOTAL 7,729 875 6,854 6,100 Including temporary shut-downs during maintenance period. 9

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅰ.Downsize domestic paper business to 80% 3 Strengthening competitive advantages Further reduction in fixed costs Additional cost cutting in logistics and sales More emphasis on R&D for resource saving products and eco-friendly engineering 10

2.Outline of the 3rd MTBP Major group companies strategies 1 Pulp & Paper Business (2) Company Main Policy Measures Nippon Daishowa Paperboard Establish cost-competitiveness as the container board supplier Optimize production capability (reorganization) Focus on thinner grades Nippon Paper Crecia Reduce dependency on mass-production grades Restructure business model to meet societal change Promote health(elder)care products Expand to medical-related supply (Flu-prevent products) Nippon Paper Papylia Promote cigarette related paper globally Encourage R&D for new products Strengthen sales force utilizing group network 11

2.Outline of the 3rd MTBP Major group companies strategies 2 Paper Related Business Company Main Policy Measures Nippon Paper-Pak Improve margin by cost-cuts Exploit new/replacing demand by developing new products Enter into Asian market Promote in-house supply of milk-carton board Shift from export to local production Nippon Paper Chemical Add higher value to main products Focus on products with high potential Encourage investment on added value DP business Strengthen functional film business 12

2.Outline of the 3rd MTBP Major group companies strategies 3 Other business Company Main Policy Measures Shikoku Coca-Cola Bottling Improve profit margin under NPG s 100% ownership Capital investment to increase competitiveness (in-house production/streamlining) Close collaboration with group companies 13

2. Outline of the 3rd MTBP Ⅱ.Promote overseas business Company/Partner Main Policy Measures Australian Paper Maximize NPG brand presence in Oceania and its neighboring areas Bringing in NPG s management resources and know-how Improve operation control Increase market share by utilizing mutual sales network Yuen Foon Yu (Taiwan) Expand paperboard business in fast-growing China market Investing in YFY s paperboard business SCG Paper (Thailand) Exploit business opportunity in Southeastern Asia Mutual OEM sales in each market 14

2. Outline of the 3rd MTBP Ⅲ.Promote resource procurement strategy Main Policy Measures Downsize procurement system Restructuring woodchip sources Streamlining woodchip carriers Secure forestry resources to support mid- to long-term growth Expanding own forestry resources (Tree Farm Initiative 200,000 ha overseas) Utilize domestic forestry resources (sawmill waste and logs from thinning, etc.) 15

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅳ.Improve group mobility & management efficiency Objectives Measures Streamlining administrative sections Improve operation efficiency Reduce overhead cost by cutting head-count Utilizing shared-service and out-sourcing Relocating major group companies at new headquarters building (Takebashi) 16

2.Outline of the 3 rd MTBP Ⅴ.Develop new business Allocating management resource to promising area Reducing CO2 emission Selective plant breeding to expand biomass resource Developing cellulose-based material to replace plastics Paper-related Biobusiness Wood-related chemicals Housing & construction materials Food & Healthcare New Materials Developing health related products by utilizing active ingredients contained in wood resource Converting wood resource into feed Joint study/venture in agricultural area Development from nanofibered cellulose Pulp & Paper Other Agribusiness 17

3.Financial Targets Premises FY2010-2011 Outlook(vs. FY2009) Sales Price Domestic Demand Paper Paperboard Recoverd Paper Woodchips Raw Materials Paper Paperboard Oil (Dubai) Coal Fuel Exchange Rate US$ A$ \95.00 \75.00 18

3.Financial Targets Consolidated operating income target FY2011 Operating Income Target: 55 billion (\bn) 70 60 50 40 65.2 48.4 Historical Trend 44.7 32.8 36.0 55.0 30 20 20.0 10 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009E 2011t (FY) 19

3.Financial Targets Factor analysis Impact on operating income ( bn) FY2009E vs. FY2011 55 bn 50 40 36 bn Increase by 19 bn ( 36bn 55 bn) Cost Cut +140 Depreciation etc. +70 30 Sales Price 100 20 Input Cost 120 Sales Volume +200 10 0 FY2009E FY2011P 20

3.Financial targets Segment information: Operating income contribution -FY2011-55 billion 0% -FY2009-36 billion 8% 12% 4% 11% 15% 80% 70% Pulp & Paper Paper related Housing & Construction Materials Other More contribution from non- pulp and paper segments excepted and required 21

1. Business environment and the objectives of the 3 rd MTBP The 3 rd MTBP Objectives Strengthening domestic business foundation FY2009~2011 FY2006~2008 Second MTBP Third Medium-Term Business Plan Accelerating FY2012~2014 Fourth MTBP Group Vision 2015 restructuring for GV2015 Growth by expanding overseas business Domestic paper market to shrink to the 70% level of FY2007 Revise management resource allocation Non- pulp and paper segments to support the bottom line 22

3. Financial targets Depreciation, Capex and Debt Depreciation(FY2010-FY2011 total) 150 billion Capex(FY2010-FY2011 total ) 65 billion Interest-bearing Debt ( cut by 80billion) 31 Mar.2012(E) 31 Mar.2010(E) 690 Billion 770 billion D/E Ratio 31 Mar. 2012(E) 31 Mar.2010(E) 1.5 1.8 23

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