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Disclaimer and important noticeThis Presentation has been prepared by AWB Limited (ABN 99 081 890 459) (AWB)Summary informationThis Presentation contains summary information about AWB and its subsidiaries (AWB Group) and their activities current as at 23 September 2009. The information in this Presentation isof general background and does not purport to be complete. It should be read in conjunction with AWB Group’s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with theAustralian Securities Exchange, which are available at www.asx.com.au.Not financial product adviceThis presentation is for information purposes only and is not financial product or investment advice or a recommendation to acquire AWB shares and has been prepared without taking intoaccount the objectives, financial situation or needs of individuals. Before making an investment decision prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the informationhaving regard to their own objectives, financial situation and needs and seek legal and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction. AWB is not licensed to provide financial productadvice in respect of AWB shares. Cooling off rights do not apply to the acquisition of AWB shares.Financial dataAll dollar values are in Australian dollars (A$) unless stated otherwise and financial data is presented within the financial year end of 30 September unless stated otherwise. The pro formahistorical financial information included in this Presentation does not purport to be in compliance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities andExchange Commission. You should also be aware that certain financial data included in this presentation are “non-GAAP financial measures” under Regulation G under the United StatesSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including “EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA”, “PBT” and “NPAT”. The disclosure of such non-GAAP financial measures in the manner includedin this presentation would not be permissible in a registration statement under the Securities Act. These non-GAAP financial measures do not have a standardised meaning prescribed byAIFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other entities, nor should they be construed as an alternative to other financial measuresdetermined in accordance with AIFRS. Although AWB believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to users in measuring the financial performance andcondition of our business for the reasons set out below, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any non-GAAP financial measures and ratios included in this presentation.Past performancePast performance information given in this Presentation is given for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as (and is not) an indication of future performance.Future performanceThis Presentation contains certain “forward-looking statements”. Forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward looking words such as, “expect”, “should”,“could”, “may”, “predict”, “plan”, “will”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target” and other similar expressions and are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaningof securities laws of applicable jurisdictions. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. Forward-lookingstatements, opinions and estimates provided in this Presentation are based on assumptions and contingencies which are subject to change without notice, as are statements about marketand industry trends, which are based on interpretations of current market conditions.Forward-looking statements including projections, guidance on future earnings and estimates are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication orguarantee of future performance. This presentation contains forward looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with the agriculture industry. It is believed that theexpectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, but they may be affected by a range of variables which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially, including but notlimited to: weather patterns; price fluctuations; actual demand; currency fluctuations; industry competition; environmental risks; physical risks; legislative, fiscal and regulatorydevelopments; economic and financial markets conditions in various countries; approvals; and cost estimates.Not for distribution or release in the United States or to U.S. persons2 23 September 200925
Annexure II – Investor Presentation (continued)Disclaimer and important notice (continued)Investment RiskAn investment in AWB shares is subject to investment and other known and unknown risks, some of which are beyond the control of AWB Group. AWB does not guarantee any particularrate of return or the performance of AWB Group. Persons should have regard to the risks outlined in this Presentation.Not an offerThis presentation does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to subscribe for or purchase any security and neither this presentation nor anything contained in it shall formthe basis of any contract or commitment. In particular, this presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States or to anyperson that is, or is acting for the account or benefit of any "U.S. person" (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") (“USPerson”)). This document may not be distributed or released in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. Person. The securities in the proposed offering have notbeen and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Accordingly, the securities in the proposedoffering may not be offered, or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons, except in a transaction exempt from, or not subjectto, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws.Underwriters and AdvisorsThe underwriters and advisors have not authorised, permitted or caused the issue, lodgement, submission, dispatch or provision of this Presentation and do not make or purport to makeany statement in this Presentation and there is no statement in this Presentation which is based on any statement by the underwriters and advisors. The underwriters and advisors andtheir affiliates, officers and employees, to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly disclaim all liabilities in respect of, make no representations regarding, and take noresponsibility for, any part of this document and make no representation or warranty as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of information.Not for distribution or release in the United States or to U.S. persons3 23 September 200926
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