Forjas Taurus S.A.

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Executive Summary

The objective of this presentation is to show the general overview of the

Company, markets, actual situation, growth and diversification strategies

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Shareholding StructurePolimetal Participações S.A. is the controlling shareholder of Taurus

Source: Company reports

Luis Fernando

Costa Estima

Polimetal

Participações S.A.

Polinvest

Participações e

Repres. Ltda.

Others

66,67% 33,33%

12,53%

68,79%

Legend:X.X% = Current Percentage of Common Capital

X.X% = Current Percentage of Total Capital

Estate of Carlos

Alberto Paranhos

Murgel

Forjas Taurus S.A.

83,94%

27,98%

3,52%

3,23%

Taurus Holdings,

Inc.Taurus Máquinas –

Ferramenta Ltda.

Taurus Blindagens

Ltda.

Taurus Properties,

Inc.

Famastil Taurus

Ferramentas S.A.

Taurus Helmets

Indústria Plástica

Ltda.

Taurus

International

Manufacturing, Inc.

Taurus Blindagens

Nordeste Ltda.

100% 100%

35% 24,2% 99,86%100%

99,99% 99,99%

Taurus Invest.

Imobiliarios Ltda.

75,7% 32,9%

67,1%

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Organizational ChartThe Company has implemented Corporate Governance

Chairman of the

Board / CEOLuis F. C. Estima

Strategic

CommitteeFiscal Counsel

Source: Company reports

Board of Directors

Senior Vice-

PresidentRuy F. V. Soares

Human Resources

DirectorMuciano N. Dias

Executive Vice-

PresidentJorge Py Velloso

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Company’s Facilities

Taurus Blindagens

and Taurus Helmets

Helmets

Bulletproof vests

Anti-riot shields

Plastic containers

Forjas Taurus I

Firearms

Famastil

Hand tools

Garden

accessories

Taurus Wotan

Machine tools

Forjas Taurus II

Forged products

Products heat

treatment

Metal injection

Molding – M.I.M.

TIMI (USA)

Firearms

Metal injection

Molding – M.I.M.

The group is comprised by five business units in Brazil, one in the USA and has

approximately 4,330 employees1

1 As of June, 2008

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The Company

Forjas Taurus S.A. was established in 1939. The Company is a leading Brazilian

manufacturer of defense and security products, machine tools and forged products, such as

handguns, motorcycle helmets, bullet-proof vests and milling and turning machines.

Additionally, it holds a 35% stake at Famastil Taurus Ferramentas S.A.

Taurus has a complete line of products, specially produced for the defense and security

markets. The Company is one of the world’s largest handgun manufacturers, with a

market share of over 90% in Brazil and a leading position in the U.S. market with over

12%

Taurus also leads Brazilian market of motorcycle helmets (with a share of 50%),

bulletproof vests and anti-riot shields. The Company also has a growing insertion in the

market of forged products, mainly addressed to automotive industry and energy segment.

Additionally, it has recently established its new industrial site in Curitiba for the

manufacturing of plastic equipment used for packaging, and transporting materials.

Operational strategy of the Company is based on cost efficiency through a vertically

integrated production, focused on profitability and quality.

The Company has an optimistic perspective for the segments in expansion, focusing on

motorcycle helmets, machine tools and energy.

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The Company (cont.)

Growth Strategy Corporate Governance

Technology

Cost efficiency through

a vertical integrated production

Economies of scale

Products with high added

value

Slightly moving

from regulated

to unregulated markets

Assembly of Shareholders

Board of Directors

Strategic Planning

Committee

Code of Conduct

Legal Counsel

North American

owned subsidiary in the USA

Visibility in Brazil and abroad

Market leader in Brazil in

different segments

Markets

State of the Art production

facilities

Use of cutting-edge

technology

Products with quality and

exclusive design

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SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Largest handgun manufacturer in Latin America

and one of the top three in the world

Strong presence in USA since 1981, the largest

handgun market worldwide

Implemented practice of Corporate Governance

Increasingly product diversification

Pioneer in manufacturing helmets in Brazil, with

a market share of approximately 50% and a

revenue CAGR of 25.8% between 2004 and

2008

Opportunities

Increase in investments on public safety by the

federal, state and municipal government

Increasing demand for light weapons in the

U.S. market

Continuing growth in the segment of motorcycle

helmets, enhanced by the significant growth of

motorcycle sales in Brazil

Weaknesses

Highly dependent on the firearm segment,

currently accounting for 59.3% of the

consolidated revenues

Operates in low margin and low growth

segments, i.e. plastic containers

Threats

Restrictions on firearm trade by local or

international pressure

Entry of foreign manufacturers in Brazil,

increasing competition

Sharp devaluation of the dollar, reducing

profitability of exports

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Overview

For over 60 years, operates in local and foreign

markets

In 2008, 59.7% of revenues was generated by

exports, mainly from the U.S. market

Public security market has a positive growth

perspective.

Exports also have positive growth perspectives

due to the increase of U.S. demand, and growth

indications in other export markets

In May 2008, Taurus was awarded the

“Handgun of the Year 2008”, by the National

Rifle Association, for its revolver TAURUS

JUDGE

Products

Revolvers, pistols, carbines, air guns and police

weapons

Products

Firearms – Forjas Taurus and TIMITaurus is one of the world’s largest handgun manufacturer

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Overview

The Company manufactures forged products up

to 15Kg, using materials such as carbon steel,

alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum

and other non-ferrous metals

Main consumers are the Automotive,

Energy, Oil, Motorcycle and Agriculture

industries

In 2006 and 2007, Taurus increased its installed

capacity for machining, which brings a higher

added value to the final product, compared to

parts that are only forged

There are good perspectives for the company’s

revenues growth, due to (i) the increase in

machined production, (ii) the addition of new

forging machinery and (iii) the growth of M.I.M –

Metal Injection Molding sales

Products

Forged Products – Forjas TaurusHigh technology in forged and machined products

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Overview

Pioneer in manufacturing helmets in Brazil

Local market leader of bullets-proof vests

and motorcycle helmets

Taurus Blindagens was founded in 1983

Quality, design and reliability. Products are

certified by INMETRO (Brazilian Institute of

Metrology, Standards and Industrial Quality)

Products

– Bullet proof and tactical vests and anti-riot

shields

– Motorcycle helmets, rain gear and leather

clothing

– Plastic bins and containers

Products

Bullet-Proof Vests and Helmets – Taurus Blindagens and HelmetsTaurus Blindagens and Taurus Helmets lead the segments of bullet-proof vests and

motorcycle helmets, respectively

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Overview

The only manufacturer of large machine

tools in Latin America

More than 3,000 machines installed in over

40 countries

Main customers are aeronautics and space

industry, automotive, steel, construction, power

generation, defense, nuclear, oil, among others

Service Portfolio

– Manufacturing of welding components, job

shop, heat treatment, and finishing of

structural components

– Machine tool retrofitting

Products

Machine Tools – Taurus Máquinas-Ferramenta Ltda.Taurus Máquinas-Ferramenta leads Latin American manufacturing of horizontal and

vertical boring and milling machines, vertical turning lathes and machining centers

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Overview

Famastil exports to the five continents, selling

its products to wholesalers, dealers and

department stores

The merger of Famastil Ferramentas and

Taurus occurred in 2004

Products

Mechanic hand tools

Household tools

Construction tools

Gardening tools

Products

Hand Tools and Garden Accessories – FamastilFamastil manufacturers tools for engineering, construction and gardening