Golden Agri-Resources Ltd

Interim Performance Presentation

Third quarter ended 30th September 2016

14 November 2016

Disclaimer

This presentation has been prepared by Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. ("GAR" or "Company") for informational purposes, and may contain projections and forward looking statements that reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These views are based on current assumptions which are subject to various risks and which may change over time. No assurance can be given that future events will occur, that projections will be achieved, or that the Company's assumptions are correct. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. A prospective investor must make its own independent decision regarding investment in securities.

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Contents

1 Executive Summary 4

2 Financial Highlights 6

3 Segmental Performance 9

4 Strategy and Outlook 15

5 Appendix 19

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Executive Summary Executive Summary Integrated business model supported better 3Q 2016 results despite lower palm product output

• 3Q 2016 vs 3Q 2015

Revenue US$1,836 mn 17%

EBITDA US$165 mn 29%

EBITDA (US$ million)

350

307

300

Net Profit1 US$220 mn n.m Palm product output 624,400 MT 22% CPO FOB price US$677/MT 27%

  • Ytd Sep 2016 vs YTD Sep 2015

Revenue US$5,071 mn 2%

EBITDA US$393 mn 2%

Net Profit1 US$353 mn n.m

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200

150

100

50

0

239

97 90

135

83

61

27

10 18 14

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Palm product output 1.63 mn MT 24%

Plantation and palm oil mills

Palm and lauric Oilseeds and

Others

CPO FOB price US$650/MT 9%

9M 2015 9M 2016 3Q 2015 3Q 2016

Note:

  1. Attributable to owners of the Company

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    Financial Highlights Consolidated Financial Performance

    US$ million

    Revenue

    9M 2016

    5,071

    9M 2015

    4,958

    YoY

    2%

    3Q 2016

    1,836

    3Q 2015

    1,574

    YoY

    -17%

    Gross Profit1

    707

    736

    -4%

    280

    277

    1%

    EBITDA

    393

    401

    -2%

    165

    128

    29%

    Interest on borrowings

    -95

    -98

    -3%

    -32

    -35

    -8%

    Depreciation and amortisation1

    -256

    -226

    13%

    -82

    -77

    6%

    Foreign exchange gain/(loss)

    50

    -99

    n.m

    20

    -45

    n.m

    Net tax impact from tax-based

    asset revaluations

    242

    -

    n.m

    111

    -

    n.m

    Net profit attributable to owners of the Company1

    353

    -9

    n.m

    220

    -16

    n.m

    • Year-on-year performance affected by the drop in harvested fruits and the implementation of export levy starting in July 2015

    • Net profit in 2016 lifted by the deferred tax income arising from tax-based asset revaluations

      Note:

      1. The comparative figures for 9M 2015 and 3Q 2015 have been restated to account for retrospective adjustments arising from the adoption of amended IAS 16 and IAS 41, which resulted in higher depreciation expenses by US$101 million and US$33 million, respectively

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      Financial Position

      Gearing remains prudent after the adoption of amended IAS 16 and IAS 41 starting 2016

      (in US$ million) 30-Sep-16 31-Dec-151 Change

      Total Assets

      8,367

      8,036

      4%

      Cash and short-term investments

      388

      502

      -23%

      Fixed Assets2

      3,973

      4,071

      -2%

      Total Liabilities

      4,318

      4,286

      1%

      Adjusted Net Debt3

      1,783

      1,908

      -7%

      Net Debt4

      2,615

      2,543

      3%

      Liquid Working Capital5

      832

      635

      31%

      Total Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company

      4,005

      3,710

      8%

      Adjusted Net Debt3/Equity6 Ratio Adjusted Net Debt3/Total Assets Adjusted Net Debt3/EBITDA7

      0.45x

      0.21x

      3.40x

      0.51x

      0.24x

      3.52x

      EBITDA/Interest

      4.13x

      4.21x

      Notes:

      1. The comparative figures for 31 Dec 2015 have been restated to account for retrospective adjustments arising from the adoption of amended IAS 16 and IAS 41

      2. Includes Bearer Plants, Property, Plant and Equipment, and Investment Properties

      3. Interest bearing debt less cash, short-term investments and liquid working capital

      4. Interest bearing debt less cash and short-term investments

      5. Trade receivables, inventories (excluding consumables), deposits and advances to suppliers less trade payables and advances from customers

      6. Equity attributable to owners of the Company

      7. 30 Sep 2016 figure is based on annualised EBITDA.

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        Segmental Performance Segmental Results Plantations and Palm Oil Mills EBITDA in 2016 still impacted by low production

        9M 2016

        9M 2015

        YoY

        3Q 2016

        3Q 2015

        YoY

        Revenue (US$ million)

        978

        1,132

        -14%

        379

        359

        5%

        EBITDA (US$ million)

        239

        307

        -22%

        90

        97

        -6%

        EBITDA margin

        24%

        27%

        -3%

        24%

        27%

        -3%

        FFB Production ('000 tonnes)

        5,745

        7,283

        -21%

        2,260

        2,705

        -16%

        Nucleus

        4,531

        5,592

        -19%

        1,785

        2,064

        -13%

        Plasma

        1,214

        1,691

        -28%

        475

        641

        -26%

        FFB Yield (tonnes/ha)

        12.4

        15.8

        -22%

        4.9

        5.9

        -17%

        Palm Product Output ('000 tonnes)

        1,633

        2,149

        -24%

        624

        799

        -22%

        CPO

        1,314

        1,730

        -24%

        501

        643

        -22%

        PK

        319

        419

        -24%

        123

        156

        -21%

        Oil Extraction Rate

        22.3%

        22.7%

        -0.4%

        21.8%

        22.8%

        -1.0%

        Kernel Extraction Rate

        5.4%

        5.5%

        -0.1%

        5.3%

        5.5%

        -0.2%

        Palm Product Yield (tonnes/ha)

        3.4

        4.4

        -23%

        1.3

        1.7

        -21%

        Plantation output in 3Q 2016 recovered strongly quarter-on-quarter but still lower year-on-year due to severe El Nino in 2015

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        Plantation Area GAR's oil palm plantations continue to be leading in scale and operational excellence

        Mature Area - ha Planted Area - ha

        Age Profile as of 30 Sep 2016

        465,057

        460,336

        482,228485,606

        6%4%

        98,028 97,368 101,241 101,219

        29,765 8%

        17,171

        41,027

        367,029 362,968 380,987 384,387

        39%

        186,550

        207,715

        30‐Sep‐16 31‐Dec‐15 30‐Sep‐16 31‐Dec‐15

        Nucleus Plasma

        43%

      8. Increase in mature area by 4,700 hectares

      9. Replanted approximately 3,100 hectares of old estates

      Notes:

      Immature (0‐3 years) Young (4‐6 years)

      Prime 1 (7‐18 years) Prime 2 (19‐25 years) Old (> 25 years)

      1. Total planted area, including plasma

      2. Average age of plantations, including plasma, is 16 years

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        Segmental Results Palm and Lauric

        Margin improvement from focus on enhanced integration and operational excellence

        9M 2016

        9M 2015

        YoY

        3Q 2016

        3Q 2015

        YoY

        Revenue (US$ million)

        4,425

        4,445

        -

        1,626

        1,407

        16%

        Sales Volume ('000 tonnes)

        6,499

        6,464

        1%

        2,227

        2,105

        6%

        EBITDA (US$ million)

        135

        83

        64%

        61

        27

        121%

        EBITDA margin

        3.1%

        1.9%

        1.2%

        3.7%

        1.9%

        1.8%

        Improving operations and market environment in 3Q 2016 resulted in higher margin and EBITDA

        Note:

        1. Palm and lauric segment includes processing and merchandising of palm based products, i.e. bulk and branded products as well as oleochemicals

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