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FT HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT FORUM 8 DECEMBER, 2008

FT HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT FORUM 8 DECEMBER, 2008. Alan Yu Vice President & Chief Operating Officer CK Life Sciences Int’l., Inc. Agenda. Global healthcare market – nutritional supplements CK Life Sciences’ extensive nutraceutical portfolio AG Natural Health Vitaquest Lipa.

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FT HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT FORUM 8 DECEMBER, 2008

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  1. FT HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT FORUM8 DECEMBER, 2008 Alan Yu Vice President & Chief Operating Officer CK Life Sciences Int’l., Inc.

  2. Agenda • Global healthcare market – nutritional supplements • CK Life Sciences’ extensive nutraceutical portfolio • AG Natural Health • Vitaquest • Lipa

  3. Nutritional Supplements • One of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry • They are preparations intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person’s diet • Estimates of dietary and nutritional supplements market range from US$40 – 50 billion

  4. Global Market

  5. Growth in Major Markets: North America • Paul Zambetti of Capsugel: size of the US market is US$16.4 billion, over 32% of the world • Supplements on the rise include: fish oil, CoQ10, probiotics, glucosamine, lutein and resveratrol • Supplements that claim to support eye, joint and heart health for aging baby boomers account for almost half of the market • In 2007, some 68% of US adults say they used nutritional supplements

  6. Growth in Major Markets: Asia • The Asia Pacific region is the global sales leader worth US$22.6 billion, or 44.2% market share • Asian market for herbal supplements and medicines (excluding Japan) doubled between 2003 and 2005 • In Japan alone, the market is worth well over US$2.6 billion today

  7. Growth in Major Markets: China • Domestic supplement market expanded to US$6.7 billion in 2006, already a 10% slice of the global pie • Per capita intake is 50% lower than that of other Asian countries – the consumer market for vitamins and supplements is therefore in its infancy • Consumer sales in the nutrition industry are enjoying healthy double-digit growth, reaching over US$8 billion in sales in 2007

  8. Growing Market Demand • Continued growth in the nutritional supplement markets in both developed and developing markets – driven by consumer demographics and health concerns • This growth is underpinned by: • Aging population • Since 1900 the percentage of Americans 65+ has tripled (from 4.1% in 1900 to 12.4% in 2006), and the number has increased twelve times (from 3.1 million to 37.3 million) • Continued sedentary and hectic lifestyles of industrialized regions of the world • Escalating healthcare costs – especially in current economic climate, there is strong interest in preventative health measures • Increasing affluence and improved consumer education

  9. CK Life Sciences – Nutraceutical Operations • Given growing global demand, CK Life Sciences has accelerated the expansion of its nutritional supplement businesses around the world • It is now one of the major players in the global nutraceutical arena

  10. AG Natural Health – A Global Nutraceutical Brand from Canada

  11. Santé Naturelle Adrien Gagnon, Quebec, Canada • Founded by Adrien Gagnon 60 years ago • The largest provider of natural health products in Quebec, Canada and the fifth largest in Canada • Market leader in joint health and significant player in Omega and probiotics • Strong distribution network of mass-market retailers and pharmacies

  12. Launch of AG Natural Health in Hong Kong • AG Natural Health launched at Watson’s stores in Hong Kong market in April 2006 • Over 60 SKUs now available

  13. AG Natural Health in Hong Kong • Well received and obtained the “Bestselling Western Nutraceutical Brand Gold Award” from Watson’s

  14. European Debut in Holland • CKLS’ first foray into Europe with launch of AG Natural Health across 700 Kruidvat stores in the Netherlands • First major development in Dutch nutraceutical market in the last decade

  15. Vitaquest – Major Foothold into US Market

  16. Vitaquest Operations in the US • 80%-owned subsidiary Vitaquest International Holdings LLC is the largest custom contract nutraceutical manufacturer of nutritional products in the US

  17. Lipa –Expansion into Australian Nutraceutical Market

  18. Lipa Operations in Australia • Acquired and privatized 100% of Lipa Pharmaceuticals Limited in Nov 2007 • Lipa is the leading contract manufacturer of complementary healthcare and over-the-counter medicines in Australia

  19. In summary… • Nutraceuticals are a big market with good growth • Driven by • Aging population for whom health is priority • Growing affluence of emerging markets • Increasingly “Western” lifestyles • CK Life Sciences ready to ride the crest of the wave

  20. Thank You

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