![]() 16 October 2013 Jim Metcalf Chairman, President & CEO Mike Kane CEO & Managing Director Creating a World Leading Joint Venture Asia – Australasia – Middle East Exhibit 99.3 ® |
![]() 2 USG Cautionary Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 related to management’s expectations about future conditions. Actual business, market or other conditions may differ materially from management’s expectations and, accordingly, may affect our sales and profitability or other results and liquidity. Actual results may differ materially due to various other factors, including: economic conditions, such as the levels of new home and other construction activity, employment levels, the availability of mortgage, construction and other financing, mortgage and other interest rates, housing affordability and supply, the levels of foreclosures and home resales, currency exchange rates and consumer confidence; capital markets conditions and the availability of borrowings under our credit agreement or other financings; our substantial indebtedness and our ability to incur substantial additional indebtedness; competitive conditions, such as price, service and product competition; shortages in raw materials; changes in raw material and energy costs; volatility in the assumptions used to determine the funded status of our pension plans; the loss of one or more major customers and our customers’ ability to meet their financial obligations to us; capacity utilization rates for us and the industry; our ability to expand into new geographic markets and the stability of such markets; our ability to successfully enter into and operate the joint venture with Boral Limited, including risks that our joint venture partner, Boral Limited, may not fulfill its obligations as an investor or may take actions that are inconsistent with our objectives; our ability to protect our intellectual property and other proprietary rights; changes in laws or regulations, including environmental and safety regulations; the satisfactory performance of certain business functions by third party service providers; our ability to achieve anticipated savings from cost reduction programs; the outcome in contested litigation matters; the effects of acts of terrorism or war upon domestic and international economies and financial markets; and acts of God. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this presentation. Additional information concerning these and other factors may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
![]() 3 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() Boral and USG are forming a US $1.6 billion 1 plasterboard and ceilings joint venture, USG Boral Building Products, bringing together Boral’s leading plasterboard manufacturing and distribution footprint in Asia and Australia with USG’s world-leading building products technologies and strategic assets in Asia and the Middle East. 1. Asset value of US$1.6bn subject to finalisation of fair valuation, completion adjustments and final foreign exchange rates at the date of completion ® |
![]() 5 1. US$1.6bn asset valuation subject to finalisation of fair valuation, completion adjustments and final foreign exchange rates at the date of completion 2. Middle East joint venture refers to assets held in Saudi Arabia Overview of the transaction 50:50 US$1.6bn plasterboard and ceilings joint venture, USG Boral Building Products, will encompass the following assets: - Boral’s Gypsum operations in Asia and Australia, including its holdings in, or portions of, Gypsum Resources Australia (GRA) and Rondo joint ventures with CSR - USG’s wholly owned operations in Asia, New Zealand, and its holdings in, or portions of, current joint ventures in the Middle East², Oman and China - Exclusive rights to use USG’s intellectual property including its world-leading plasterboard, joint compound and ceilings technologies To achieve 50% ownership interest, USG will make a US$500m upfront cash payment to Boral - Boral will also have the potential to receive earn out payments of up to US$75m, based on three- and five-year earnings targets 1 |
![]() 6 Creating a leading building products partnership in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East 1. Includes Asia, Australasia and the Middle East The joint venture will be the market leader in its Territory in sales, scale, distribution, coverage (product and geography) and technology USG is a world leader in building products technologies with strategic assets in the Middle East, New Zealand and Asia BORAL has a leading plasterboard manufacturing and distribution footprint in Asia and Australia Combined business delivers: #1 or #2 position in most markets served Sustainable long-term competitive advantage through game-changing technologies Substantial synergies, expected from - Roll-out of USG technology across Boral’s Gypsum operations - Leveraging Boral’s distribution network to offer USG’s adjacent products Capability to pursue and self-fund new opportunities Over 150 years of combined industry leadership and experience 1 |
![]() 7 Building Products 11% Overview of BORAL (ASX: BLD) A$3.7bn market cap (US$3.5bn) 1 A$5.3bn (US$5.4bn) 2 revenue in FY2013 3 12,610 employees as of 30 June 2013 Construction Materials, Building Products and Gypsum Australia, Asia and US Overview of USG (NYSE: USG) US$3.0bn market cap 1 US$3.2bn revenue in FY2012 3 8,500 employees as of 31 December 2012 Gypsum, Ceilings and Product Distribution North America, South America, Asia and Middle East Geographic revenue – FY2012 Segment revenue – FY2012 Segment revenue – FY2013 Geographic revenue – FY2013 Construction Materials & Cement 60% Boral USA 11% Boral Gypsum 18% Australia 78% Asia 11% USA 11% Product distribution 4 31% The joint venture partners Gypsum 53% Ceilings 16% United States 80% Other 8% Canada 12% 1. Source: Company reports. Share price from IRESS and Factset as at 10 October 2013. Based on A$/US$ exchange rate of 0.95 as at 10 October 2013 2. Based on average A$/US$ exchange rate of 1.02 for the year ended 30 June 2013 3. Boral’s financial year ended 30 June 2013; USG’s financial year ended 31 December 2012 4. USG’s Product Distribution business outside Asia and the Middle East and Boral’s Building Products division (which includes Bricks, Roofing, Timber & Windows) are not a part of the Joint Venture transaction |
![]() 8 USG BLD 50% 50% Korea Thailand/ Philippines Aus/NZ India Middle East 86m m² (0.9 BSF) capacity & Boral sales presence in Australia 50% Rondo metal products 50% GRA gypsum mine USG NZ grid manufacturing USG sales presence 105m m² (1.1 BSF) capacity in Thailand & Boral sales presence (71% interest) Gypsum mine Boral metal products USG sales presence 65m m² (0.7 BSF) capacity & Boral sales presence Boral metal products USG sales presence 10m m² (0.1 BSF) capacity in Malaysia & Boral sales presence 50% Rondo metal products USG joint compound manufacturing USG sales presence 155m m² (1.7 BSF) capacity³ & Boral sales presence Boral metal products 50% interest in USG ceiling tile, metal ceiling grid & mineral wool manufacturing 9m m² (0.1 BSF) capacity & Boral sales presence Boral metal products 50% Rondo metal products USG Joint Compound USG sales presence Boral sales presence 50% interest in 8m m² (0.1 BSF) plant in Oman³ 55% interest in Oman gypsum mine 45% interest in ceiling, metal ceiling grid, metal stud, and joint compound plant in Saudi Arabia Vietnam USG TECHNOLOGY 153m m² (1.6 BSF)² capacity & Boral sales presence USG sales presence 42m m² (0.5 BSF) capacity³ & Boral sales presence Boral metal products USG sales presence Boral operations USG operations Indonesia China Malaysia/ Singapore 1. Actual structure will be via two JV legal entities 2. m m² refers to million square metres; BSF refers to billion square feet 3. Post completion of capacity expansion at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Chongqing (China) in financial year ending 30 June 2014 and construction of new plant in Oman in calendar year 2014 (CY2014) 4. Post completion of manufacturing facility expected in 1Q CY2014 Overview of joint venture operations in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East USG Boral Building Products¹ Plant 4 |
![]() 9 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() 10 2009: Durock ® Cement Board Next-Gen up to 25% lighter 2010: SHEETROCK ® Brand UltraLight Panels up to 30% lighter 2011: SHEETROCK ® Brand UltraLight Panels FIRECODE ® 30 up to 30% lighter 2011: SHEETROCK ® Brand UltraLight Panels FIRECODE ® X up to 15% lighter 2012: SHEETROCK ® Brand UltraLightWeight All Purpose Joint Compound up to 40% lighter 2013: SHEETROCK ® Brand UltraLight Panels Mold Tough ® up to 20% lighter 1. See slide in appendix for an overview of USG’s technology journey and leading innovations 2. Equivalent cost compared to USG’s previous generation technology plasterboard, but at a lower cost relative to industry standard / Boral Gypsum plasterboard USG: A history of differentiating through innovation USG has led every major industry innovation 1 - US$170m invested in R&D since 2003 with 2,000+ patents received - Dedicated research & development facility in Libertyville, Illinois, US Significant recognition received for innovations - 2011 – Global Gypsum Magazine’s Product of the Year Award and The Home Depot’s Product Innovation of the Year Award (SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels) - 2013 – Ranked a Top Innovator in the Industrial Materials Sector by the Patent Board Superior performing, lower weight products in plasterboard, cement board and joint compound - UltraLight products command a price premium, can be produced at equivalent cost 2 and reduce freight - Better score and snap, superior sag resistance, and lighter weight characteristics improve contractor and distributor productivities |
![]() 11 Strong market response and rapid adoption of UltraLight technology US: Total Board Volumes 1. Classic volume refers to USG’s technologies preceding UltraLight third generation technology Mexico Improved performance attributes speeds adoption in emerging market Lighter weight generates freight savings and improved profitability Positioned as a premium price, superior performance product Canada Strong conversion rate attributed to performance characteristics Lighter weight increases contractor productivity and profitability High adoption rates in all end use markets 50% conversion across full USG plasterboard portfolio in 3 years ~80% of ½” wallboard converted to SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels Side by side comparison drives rapid adoption in the retail channel Superior performance attributes encourage residential adoption Productivity enhancements yield strong commercial conversion United States UltraLight Volume USG Classic Volume ¹ |
![]() 12 Customer testimonials illustrate the strong value proposition of USG’s UltraLight portfolio “When we started tracking board counts on this product we began seeing production rate increases” – Commercial Contractor, US “We will use the product whenever possible” – Residential Contractor, US “I could do easily 5-10 more sheets” – Installer, US “All attributes are excellent, I prefer this board” – Contractor, Mexico “Lighter, easier to screw, easier to install, and has no difficulty cutting” – Contractor, Mexico "Panel weight makes it easier to install & work with” – Contractor, Mexico “It just flows onto the walls” – Contractor, US regarding SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLightweight Joint Compound For additional information : www.theweighthasbeenlifted.com |
![]() High-performance ceilings business provides a strong, complementary adjacency that further differentiates the joint venture Acoustical Tile Full-line high performance offering Sustainable solutions Architectural specification focused Specialty Solutions Innovator Leading brands Enhances the aesthetics of finished space Creates a basis of design for the specifier Suspension Systems Globally recognised DONN® grid World class manufacturing Complete code approvals Partnered with GE for integrated LED lighting solution Commercial Segments Extends the portfolio for commercial projects Strong in all commercial segments Broadens the portfolio of product solutions for commercial projects #2 USG global share in the industry with leading brands International manufacturing and market coverage Profitable business with stable margins through the US cycle Solutions focused on performance, sustainability and aesthetics 13 |
![]() 14 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’ combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() 15 1. Production either online or expected to be online in CY2014 2. Production may be at the same physical location. Other production includes ceiling tile, metal ceiling grid, metal products, joint compounds, mineral wool and cornice production 3. Certain manufacturing facilities and gypsum quarries held in joint venture with third parties (refer to page 8 of this presentation) CHINA THAILAND VIETNAM MALAYSIA INDONESIA PHILIPPINES SOUTH KOREA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND INDIA SAUDI ARABIA USG/ Boral JV Capacity (m m²)1 633 Capacity (BSF)1 6.8 Manufacturing footprint (number of operations) Boral plasterboard plant Boral gypsum mine ³ Boral other production 2,3 USG plasterboard plant 1,3 USG gypsum mine ³ USG other production 1,2,3 18 2 28 3 1 4 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 3 1 3 3 5 6 1 2 OMAN 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 9 Joint venture has leading positions across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East |
![]() 16 JV plasterboard market share 2013 5 Country Board Capacity Board lines Non-board production Sales offices Gypsum mine (m m 2 ) (BSF) China 155 1.7 7 9 7 - Korea 153 1.6 4 3 6 - Thailand 105 1.1 3 3 3 1 Australia 86 0.9 3 4 9 1 Indonesia 65 0.7 3 3 5 - Vietnam 42 0.5 2 3 5 - Malaysia/ Singapore 10 0.1 1 4 4 - India 9 0.1 1 3 7 - Other 4 - - - 1 8 - New Zealand - - - 1 1 - Saudi Arabia - - - 3 3 - Oman 8 0.1 1 - - 1 Total 633 6.8 25 37 58 3 Revenue contribution from largest to smallest Joint venture market positions 37% 43% 54% 6% 41% 58% 48% 16% 55% 13% 1. Production either online or expected to be online in CY2014 2. Includes metal stud, metal ceiling grid, joint compound, ceiling tile, cornice and/or mineral wool facilities 3. Certain manufacturing facilities and gypsum mines held in joint venture with third parties (refer to page 8 of this presentation) 4. Other includes metal plant in the Philippines and export business in UAE, Philippines, and Hong Kong 5. Source: management estimates based on plasterboard sales volume, excluding ceiling tiles 3 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 |
![]() 17 2013 Market size in JV region - except China 1 (million m²) 2013 Market size in JV region 1 (million m²) Total 682 Total 2,262 1. USG and Boral estimates for plasterboard market (excluding ceiling tiles) 2. Middle East defined as including UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia Asian markets represent strong growth potential for JV building products 2 Non-China China 223 136 87 83 55 44 24 18 12 Korea Australia Indonesia Thailand India Vietnam Malaysia & Singapore Philippines Middle East Market Highlights Korea: Australia: Indonesia: Thailand: China: India: Middle East: mature market with appetite for high performance and high quality products strong growth in third most populated country in Asia, with large consumer market solid growth with opportunity to increase plasterboard penetration largest market with continued growth due to government limitations on brick and clay demand for faster building construction is accelerating modern product usage steady growth resulting from strong government investment in numerous markets mature market with strong potential in residential wall penetration |
![]() 18 Strong economic growth forecast across most Asian markets Increasing commercial projects expected to drive growth in non-residential construction Increasing urbanisation will drive growth in residential new build 1. Source: IMF data at October 2013 2. Boral management estimates for plasterboard demand. GDP per capital and population based on IMF 2013 forecast data. Real GDP growth – Asian countries Plasterboard demand/GDP per capita Historically plasterboard use starts in ceilings then moves to walls, and starts in commercial then moves to housing Lightweight, flexible and easy to install characteristics make plasterboard the interior lining product of choice - USG technology expected to enhance this attribute Asia expected to become the world’s largest plasterboard market by 2015 Forecast real GDP growth – 5 year CAGR to 2018 Revenue contribution from largest to smallest Strong macro fundamentals driving growing market demand 1 1 1 |
![]() 19 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() ® Substantial synergies expected from both the application of USG’s gypsum technologies (manufacturing and freight cost savings plus revenue enhancements) and leveraging Boral’s customer relationships and distribution platform (USG’s adjacent products) |
![]() 21 Targeted synergy breakdown Manufacturing, freight & other cost savings Adjacent products through Boral channels Revenue growth Synergies - geographic allocation Australia Korea China Thailand Other Anticipated synergies exceed US$50m per annum within 3 years of completing technology roll-out Synergies: Adjacent product synergies to commence immediately Other synergies to ramp up following 2 year phased technology roll-out and as market penetration increases Upfront operational expenditure will exceed synergies in first two years Based on extensive due diligence undertaken, including product testing Expect substantial synergies from: Roll-out of USG’s technologies: - lower manufacturing & freight costs - enhanced revenues through price premium Adjacent product sales through Boral market channels - ceiling products, metal products, cement and fibre board, joint compounds |
![]() 22 Implementation of technology expected to be self-funded Targeted roll-out of technologies across all gypsum manufacturing lines Phased over approximately 2 years Approximately US$50m of capital expenditure expected to implement technology upgrades Includes equipment modification, staff training, secondment of USG technology team and other upgrades Expected to be funded through JV cash flows |
![]() 23 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() 24 1. Subject to finalisation of fair valuation, completion adjustments and final foreign exchange rates at the date of completion Including USG’s and Boral’s respective shares in non-controlling and controlled interests 2. Subject to achieving three- and five-year earnings targets Estimated asset value of the joint venture is US$1.6bn¹ - US$1.35bn for assets contributed by Boral; US$0.25bn for assets contributed by USG USG’s contributed assets include a perpetual licence in the JV’s Territory to USG’s current plasterboard technology, and the ceilings, joint compound and grid technologies currently used in the Territory (including improvements to current technologies) Up to US$575m total payment from USG to Boral: - US$500m cash upfront - Earn out payments totalling up to US$75m² (net present value of ~US$50m) Estimated transaction value¹ USD BORAL USG Assets $1,350m¹ $250m¹ Cash ($500m) Balancing cash payment $500m NPV of earn out ($50m) ² From JV earnings $50m ² Net contribution to JV $800m $800m |
![]() 25 Key transaction terms Structure USG’s and Boral’s respective assets to be contributed into the joint venture USG to make US$500m initial payment, then two potential earn outs: US$25m after 3 years and US$50m after 5 years upon achieving earnings targets Management CEO will be Frederic de Rougemont, Boral Gypsum CFO will be Paul Monzella, USG Corporation Joe Holmes, Chief Technology Officer, and Bill Hogan, VP Product Adjacencies, from USG Corporation will be executives Finance and Technical Committees will provide oversight and assistance to joint venture management Governance Chairman will be Jennifer Scanlon, USG Corporation (no casting vote) Right to appoint chairman will rotate every two years Board will consist of equal nominee directors from Boral and USG for as long as they hold 50:50 interests Funding Joint venture expected to be self funding with ability to borrow in its own right, subject to JV Board approval Targeted dividend distribution of 50% of after-tax profit |
![]() 26 Intellectual Property Joint venture granted exclusive royalty-fee rights in the Territory to current Boral IP and USG IP, including improvements to current technology Exclusive option during the term to licence future “breakthrough IP” developed by USG and Boral Exclusive option during the term to licence “adjacent IP” generated by USG Distribution rights Exclusive distribution rights for USG products in the JV Territory during the term Non-compete Joint venture parties will not compete with the joint venture in the defined Territory Party who exits the joint venture will not compete until the later of the third anniversary of their exit, or 10 years from the commencement of the joint venture Transfer of interest / change of control 7 year standstill on transfer of interest in joint venture Pre-emptive rights including right of first offer, last right to buy and tag-along right for non-selling party Change of control, which applies to any entity in the chain of ownership, including the parent companies, triggers a call option for the other party at fair market value Key transaction terms |
![]() 27 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() 28 US$m Projected JV earnings $35 - $45 Adjustment for USG’s contribution to the JV ($6 - $8) USG projected interest expense ($22 - $25) Total projected JV impact to USG’s net income in CY2014 $7 - $12 Calendar year 2014 expected impact to USG earnings ¹ Accretive – US$7-$12m expected contribution to USG bottom line in CY2014 5 . Results are expected to increase over time as technology is propagated and capabilities are optimised NPV positive – expected future returns exceed present value of cash contributions as synergies are realised Balance Sheet positive – expected EBITDA to offset additional leverage, with higher cash contribution and lower debt/EBITDA over time USG expects to fund the joint venture through US$350m in long-term debt and US$150m of cash from its balance sheet, with earn out payments of up to US$75m 6 1. Guidance will not be provided on a quarterly or annual basis 2. JV results will be reflected in USG’s Equity Method Income on its Statement of Operations, below the Operating Profit line and may vary based on finalization of fair valuation at the date of completion and foreign exchange rates 3. Represents full projected earnings contributions from USG’s contributed entities in 2014 4. Expected interest payment related to the long-term debt used to fund the joint venture 5. Expected contribution is based on 12 months of operations, results may vary based on the actual commencement date of JV operations 6. $75m earn out payments have a Net Present Value of $50m based on the three- and five-year performance targets USG funding and earnings implications 4 5 3 2 |
![]() 29 US$500m upfront cash: - Majority of proceeds to be applied to reducing Boral’s debt - May also consider capital management initiatives, subject to market conditions JV self funding Strengthening BORAL’s Balance Sheet Impact to financial statements 30 June 2013 Gearing (Net debt / net debt + equity) 30% 22% Gearing (covenant calculation ) 40% 29% As at 30 June 2013 – Proforma Gearing Reduction in proforma gearing reflects group net debt reducing to ~ A$0.9bn Transaction will be reflected in Boral’s accounts as an equity accounted interest (50%) in joint ventures following Proforma 1 - De-consolidation of existing Australian and Asian subsidiaries - Recognition of single balance sheet asset, equity accounted investment in joint ventures, at fair value Final accounting impact will be finalised following transaction completion Value accretive for Boral shareholders 1. Illustrative impact on balance sheet ratios if the transaction had occurred on 30 June 2013. Unaudited figures for illustrative purposes only, assumes FX AUD/ USD of 0.9257 |
![]() 30 Year ended 30 June 2013 – Proforma Income Statement Illustrative FY2013 Income Statement as if transaction had occurred on 1 July 2012 FY2013 proforma assumptions: - Interest savings based on initial debt repayment of A$250m 4 and A$250m 4 cash on deposit - Excludes: impact from USG contributed operations 5 , benefits from synergies, integration costs and any gain/ loss on disposal at date of transaction (after fair value adjustments) – will be treated as a significant item In FY2014, expect Boral’s NPAT to reduce by around A$15m Expect ~US$35-$45m as 50% share of JV post-tax earnings in first full year 1. Excluding significant items 2. Illustrative deconsolidation of Gypsum Australian and Asian entities 3. Illustrative impact of equity accounted post-tax earnings and interest savings (excludes earnings from USG entities and synergies) 4. Initial proceeds of US$500m at July 2012 FX rate 1:1 5. Net contribution from USG in FY2013 is negligible 6. Assumes a negligible level of net debt within the JV Figures may not add due to rounding. BORAL – impact on Income Statement Group Proforma adj² Proforma adj³ Proforma Group Revenue 5,286 (919) - 4,367 EBIT ¹ 228 (83) 27 172 Net interest (97) 4 20 (73) Income tax expense¹ (20) 16 (6) (10) Non-controlling interest (6) 8 - 2 Profit after tax¹ 104 (55) 41 91 |
![]() 31 Content 1. Overview of the transaction / strategic rationale 2. USG’s IP / Technology and adjacent products 3. JV’s combined footprint and markets 4. Synergies 5. Key transaction terms 6. Company specific factors 7. Summary Appendix |
![]() 32 Combined capability to deliver significant synergies Strengthened platform to drive revenue and margin growth World class production capacity across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East Sales, marketing, and logistics excellence and commercial leverage World Class Capacity World leading gypsum, ceilings, and joint compound technologies Market leader across Asia Pacific region Experienced management and operating team Core Competitive Advantages Strong Growth Potential Strong underlying economic growth forecast across key markets Combined platform provides unrivalled foundation for growth Volume growth supported by >200m m² currently unused capacity¹ Market Leading Positions Strong brands respected for quality and reliability Extensive logistics and distribution network in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East Deep customer relationships 1. Based on 69% asset utilisation for year ended 30 June 2013 and includes capacity expansion projects at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Chongqing (China) and construction of new plant in Oman to be completed in CY2014 Creating a world-leading plasterboard and ceiling partnership in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East BORAL asset platform + USG technology platform |
![]() QUESTIONS Transaction completion targeted for January 2014 It’s your world. Build it. Build Something Great ® |
![]() ® APPENDIX Build Something Great It’s your world. Build it. |
![]() 35 Sept 2013, USG ranked 9th in innovation out of 112 companies in the Industrial Materials Industry by the Patent Board 2000 – 2012 1,100+ US Patents Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Panels Securock® Glass- Mat Roof Board Durock® Cement Board Next-Gen SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLightWeight All Purpose Joint Compound Humitek® Levelrock® Next Generation Gypsum Panels Levelrock Floor Underlayment System USG™ Decorative Interior Finish System Geometrix™ Metal Ceiling Panels Astro™ ClimaPlus™ Ceiling Panels Translucents™ Luminous Panels Topo™ 3-D Ceiling Panels Humitek Gypsum Panels Securock® Roof Board Sheetrock® All Purpose Joint Compound with Dust Control Sheetrock® Mold-Tough panels Zero-emitting ceiling tiles High Recycled Content Suspension Systems True Wood Ceiling Panels Securock® Glass-Mat Sheathing Securock® Glass-Mat Liner Panels Durock® Fiberock® Structocore Security System Durock Cement Board Sheetrock Plus 3™ Joint Compound X-Technology Ceiling Panels Firecode® Compound 3/4" Ultracode® Core Gypsum Panels Compässo™ Suspension Trim Quick Release II Clip Cuvatura™3-D System Radar™ ClimaPlus™ Ceiling Panels Fiberock Panels USG Drywall Suspension System Ultrawall® Structocore Structocore™ Wall System First Metal Stud Drywall System RC-1 Channel Sheetrock WR Gypsum Panels Chemically Hardening Joint Compound SW Gypsum Panels Blendtex Gypsum Panels Exterior Ceiling Board Ultrawall Relocatable Wall System USG Shaft Wall System Textone SW Gypsum Panels Area Separation Wall System Light Steel Framing Pyrofill® Firecode® Structo-Gauge® Gauging Plaster Pyrofill® Poured Gypsum Roof Deck Water Repellent Wallboard Structo-Lite Perlited Plaster Sheetrock Firecode Core (Type X) Tapered Edge Panels Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 2" Solid Gypsum Wall Board System Acoustone® Rocklath® Gyplap® Gypsum Sheathing Rocklath Gypsum Lath Acoustone Ceiling Tiles Perf-A-Tape® Joint Reinforcement Sheetrock® Sheetrock Gypsum Panels Pyrobar Gypsum Partition Tile Differentiate Through Innovation |