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Investor Presentation Third Quarter 2013 Westmoreland Coal Company westmoreland.com NASDAQ:WLB


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 1 Disclaimer Forward Looking Statements This document may contain “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We therefore caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are statements neither of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include political, economic, business, competitive, market, weather and regulatory conditions and the following:  Changes in our postretirement medical benefit and pension obligations and the impact of the recently enacted healthcare legislation;  Changes in our black lung obligations, changes in our experience related to black lung claims, and the impact of the recently enacted healthcare legislation;  Our potential inability to expand or continue current coal operations due to limitations in obtaining bonding capacity for new mining permits;  Our potential inability to maintain compliance with debt covenant and waiver agreement requirements;  The potential inability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends to us due to restrictions in our debt arrangements, reductions in planned coal deliveries or other business factors;  Risks associated with the structure of our power plants' contracts with its lenders, coal suppliers and power purchaser, which could dramatically affect the overall profitability of our power plants;  The effect of Environmental Protection Agency inquiries and regulations on the operations of power plants;  The effect of prolonged maintenance or unplanned outages at our operations or those of our major power generating customers;  Future legislation and changes in regulations, governmental policies and taxes, including those aimed at reducing emissions of elements such as mercury, sulfur dioxides, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter or greenhouse gases; and  Other factors as described in “Risk Factors” found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any forward-looking statements made by us in this document speak only as of the date on which they are made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time-to-time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 2 Financial Snapshot 2012 Highlights Coal Sales (2011: 21.8 mm tons) 21.7 million tons Revenue (2011: $502 million) $600 million Adj. EBITDA (2011: $73 million) $105 million 2013 Targets Coal Sales (mm tons) 23 - 25 million tons Adj. EBITDA ($ millions) $112 - $120 million Overview of Westmoreland Coal  U.S. energy company whose operations include six surface mines and two power generating units  Well-positioned to deliver shareholder value  Leading market position as a low-cost provider  Executing a unique contract model to generate consistent cash flow  Successfully integrated the Kemmerer mine acquisition  Deleveraging through EBITDA growth and debt repayment  Recently upgraded by Moody’s and S&P while coal peers have been downgraded  Award-winning safety performance  Award-winning environmental performance winning state and national awards Financial Position Stock Ticker (NASDAQ GM) WLB Market Capitalization (US$ mm) $191.2 Net Leverage (1) (ratio) 2.5x EV / 2013E EBITDA (2) (ratio) 4.3x Debt Rating Rating Agency Corporate Bonds S&P B- B- Moody's Caa1 Caa1 1. As at 30-Jun-13 and calculated as (gross debt less cash and cash equivalents and debt service reserves) / Adj. EBITDA. 2. 2013E EBITDA based on mid-point of guidance range.


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 3 Company timeline 1854 Westmoreland Coal Company formed 2001 Begins acquiring current western surface operations 2007 - 2010 New management team initiates low-cost standardized platform 1992 Begins divesting eastern coal operations to position for the future 2009 Indian Coal Tax Credit Agreement 2006 Acquires 100% of the ROVA power plants 2009 Heritage health benefit obligations significantly reduced Feb 2011 Issuance of $150 mm 10.75% notes Jan 2012 Kemmerer Mine acquisition; issues $125 million 10.75% notes July 2012 Enters 5-year $20 mm revolving credit facility Apr 2013 Reaches billion ton coal resource milestone July 2013 First delivery on Western Wye rail line


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 4 Headquarters 6 surface operations  Strategically located to minimize coal transport  High-quality, stable customer base  Adjacent customer facilities provide fuel cost advantage Jewett Mine Lignite Beulah Mine Lignite Roanoke Valley Power Facility (ROVA) 2-unit, 230 MW facility Kemmerer Mine Sub-bituminous Rosebud Mine Sub-bituminous Savage Mine Lignite Mine Asset Coal Type Absaloka Mine Sub-bituminous  Track record of operating at high capacity factors  Outfitted with next generation environmental controls for clean operation  Awarded Carolina Star, North Carolina’s highest recognition for workplace safety 2 power generating units Strategically located operations


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 5 Investment highlights  Implemented operational turnaround achieving record performance in 2012  Non-core asset sales could provide rapid deleveraging or acquisition funding  Potential to reduce legacy liability position as economy improves Strong Financial Performance   Coal will remain the primary fuel source for U.S. power generation  Coal-to-natural gas switching expected to subside as natural gas prices stabilize Favorable Market Outlook   Operations adjacent to customer facilities provide fuel cost advantage  Predictable cash flows reduce exposure to coal price volatility  High quality, stable customer base under cost-plus contracts Unique Operational Model   Proven track record of executing and integrating acquisitions  Committed to growing reserves through strategic acquisitions  Award-winning safety and environmental performance Focused Management Team 


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 6 -- 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Coal Natural gas Nuclear Renewables 2011 2025 2040  Coal is the primary fuel source for power generation in the U.S. and consumes over 90% of domestic production  Opportunities exist in the domestic thermal coal market for Westmoreland to deliver strong shareholder returns  Westmoreland’s low cash cost operations provide fuel ~50% below current natural gas prices  Mine-mouth business model with cost-plus contracts reduces the risk of coal-to-natural gas switching Appalachia Interior West U.S. Average $0.00 $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Average Delivered Fuel Price to Power Plants US$ per mm BTU Coal Will Remain the Primary Source for U.S. Power Generation Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Billion kWh Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Domestic market presents opportunities to deliver value Westmoreland’s operations in the Western U.S. / Powder River Basin provide customers with cost advantages 2011 2025 2040 Forecast Historical


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 7 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Coal is the primary fuel source in Westmoreland’s markets New England Middle Atlantic 2005 2012 Total: 136,149 GWh Total: 120,527 GWh 15% 37% 25% 6% 16% 3% 52% 30% 6% 9% Middle Atlantic East North Central 2005 2012 Total: 425,528 GWh Total: 425,772 GWh 36% 14% 35% 7% 8% 22% 33% 35% 6% 3% East North Central 2005 2012 Total: 664,912 GWh Total: 614,935 GWh 70 5% 23% 1% 2% 56% 13% 25% 1% 4% West North Central South Atlantic 2005 2012 Total: 303,784 GWh Total: 329,238 GWh 77% 4% 14% 3% 3% 66% 6% 12% 4% 12% South Atlantic East South Central 2005 2012 Total: 822,781 GWh Total: 746,922 GWh 52% 14% 24% 2% 8% 36% 35% 25% 2% 3% East South Central 2005 2012 Total: 377,956 GWh Total: 374,125 GWh 64% 8% 18% 6% 3% 46% 28% 20% 5% 2% West South Central Mountain 2005 2012 Total: 605,688 GWh Total: 678,436 GWh 38% 46% 11% 1% 4% 32 49% 10% 1% 8% Mountain Pacific Contiguous 2005 2012 Total: 348,941 GWh Total: 3 9,7 0 GWh 63% 19% 7% 8% 2% 52% 23% 9% 10% 7% Pacific Contiguous 2005 2012 Total: 351,584 GWh Total: 377,687 GWh 5% 33% 13% 41% 9% 2% 37% 7% 41% 13% Legend Coal Westmoreland Min Natural Gas Nuclear Hydroelectric Other New England East South Central Middle Atlantic West South Central East North Central Mountain West North Central Pacific Contiguous South Atlantic U.S. Power Generation by Region


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 8  As older, smaller coal-fired power generation units are retired, remaining units will increase in capacity factor  Rising demand and increased natural gas prices will drive capacity factors higher  Each 1% increase in coal plant utilization, creates an additional ~12 million tons of coal demand  As base load generators, Westmoreland’s customers typically operate at capacity factors of 80%-90% Source: Doyle Trading Consultants, SNL, U.S. Energy Information Administration U.S. Coal-Fired Generation Capacity Factor (%) 63.2% 65.7% 60.3% 54.3% 57.9% 58.2% 58.0% 2009A 2010A 2011A 2012A 2013E 2014E 2015E Increase in capacity factor forecasted Forecast Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Higher utilization from remaining fleet of coal plants


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 9 -$10 $0 $10 $20 $30 Jan '11 Jul '11 Jan '12 Jul '12 Jan '13 Jul '13 Source: SNL Note: Based on Minneapolis hub, Henry Hub natural gas prices and 8,800 heat rate Wyoming coal with $17/ton transportation costs 1. Delta between dark spread and spark spread; dark spread is the return over fuel costs for coal-fired generation, spark spread is the return over fuel costs for gas-fired generation. Coal more competitive than natural gas Natural gas more competitive than coal US$ / MWh Premium earned by coal-fired power generators over natural gas operators Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Competitiveness of coal has recovered Competitiveness of coal has recovered from lows of 2012 (1) Premium earned by coal-fired generators has increased on the back of rising natural gas prices


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 10 Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Fuel cost advantage in core markets Mine Primary Transportation Competitive Advantage Absaloka Rail  300-mile rail advantage over other Powder River Basin competitors  Benefited from a 50% to 100% increase in rail rates in recent years Beulah Jewett Kemmerer Rosebud Mine-mouth  Principal customers located adjacent to mines  Coal delivered by conveyor – the most economical method Savage Truck  Customers located ~20-25 miles from the mine allowing for economical transportation  Mine-mouth positioning and shortened transportation routes make Westmoreland the preferred supplier  Westmoreland captures a share of the transportation savings resulting in higher margins


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 11  Two-thirds of contracts expire after 2018  ROVA power generating station has a long-term off-take agreement  All electricity generated is contracted through 2019 and 2020 of sales under cost-plus or cost-indexed contracts of coal sales under long-term contracts of sales contracts include fixed cost reimbursement if tons are reduced Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Stable cash flows through long-term, cost plus contracts


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 12 High-quality, low-cost, stable customer base Westmoreland’s business model allows its customers to compete effectively -- $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 US$ / mm BTU Source: Bloomberg, U.S. Energy Information Administration 1. Henry Hub price. Westmoreland’s Customers Can Compete With Natural Gas Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Westmoreland Average Natural Gas (1) Customer Credit Rating Primary Customer Power Plant Moody's S&P Mine PacifiCorp Naughton Baa1 A- Kemmerer Puget Sound Energy Colstrip Baa2 BBB Rosebud PPL Corp. Colstrip Baa3 BBB Rosebud NRG Energy Limestone Ba3 BB- Jewett Xcel Energy Sherco Baa1 A- Absaloka Otter Tail Coyote Baa3 BBB Beulah


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 13 24.3 25.2 21.8 21.7 2009 2010 2011 2012 $30 $82 $73 $105 7% 16% 15% 23% 2009 2010 2011 2012 $443 $506 $502 $600 2009 2010 2011 2012 Tons Sold Revenue Adjusted EBITDA (In millions of tons) (US$ mm) (US$ mm) +249% +35% -10% Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Projecting another year of record performance in 2013, on track to achieve $112 - $120 million of EBITDA Delivering substantial revenue and EBITDA growth EBITDA Margin


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 14 Substantial Free Cash Flow Growth Improved Balance Sheet Strength Optionality on Long-Term Liabilities 5.6x 7.6x 2.8x 3.3x 4.0x 3.0x 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Net Debt / EBITDA (1) ($ millions) Feb | YE 2012 Source: Milliman 2012 Pension Funding Study 1. Net debt calculated as (gross debt less cash and cash equivalents and debt service reserves) / Adj. EBITDA. 2. As at 30-Jun-13; includes cash on hand and revolving lines of credit. 0.2% (1.9%) 8.1% 7.8% 9.3% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Change in US corporate pension liabilities due to decreases in interest and discount rates  Strong free cash flow growth through:  Operational improvements  The Kemmerer mine acquisition $6 ($19) $28 $26 $73 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 12 Free Cash Flow ($ millions) Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team  Paid down $45 mm of debt in 2012  Total liquidity of $79 mm (2)  Potential to rapidly delever through the sale of non-core ROVA power generation units  Optionality on long-term liabilities as rising interest rates will reduce pension liabilities and further strengthen balance sheet Sustainable cash flows support debt repayment, liquidity Paid down leverage used for Kemmerer acquisition to below pre-transaction levels


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 15 Westmoreland’s Share Performance 2013 Year-to-Date Source: FactSet 1. Indexed peers include: Arch Coal, Alpha Natural Resources, Cloud Peak, CONSOL Energy, James River Coal, Peabody Energy, Walter Energy. Source: FactSet Outperforming its North American peers -- 50 100 150 200 250 300 -- $2.50 $5.00 $7.50 $10.00 $12.50 $15.00 30-Sep-11 31-Dec-11 31-Mar-12 30-Jun-12 30-Sep-12 31-Dec-12 31-Mar-13 30-Jun-13 Volum e (thous ands ) Sha re P ric e (U S$ ) Volume Westmoreland Share Price S&P 500 (Indexed) Peers (Indexed) (1) 40% 18% 8% 6% (19%) (29%) (30%) (32%) (33%) (35%) (59%) Westmoreland S&P 500 CONSOL Natural Gas Cloud Peak Peabody Xinergy James River Arch Alpha Walter Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 16 Successfully integrated Kemmerer mine acquisition  The Kemmerer mine was acquired in January 2012  Added 118 million tons of reserves  Significantly enhanced financial performance contributing $43 mm EBITDA in 2012  Nearby customers have designed their boilers based on the physical properties of Kemmerer’s coal  Majority of production is committed and priced under cost-plus contracts minimizing downside exposure  Signed new six-year labor agreement driving operational and productivity improvements 2011 (Pre-Acquisition) 2012 (Post-Acquisition) Key Operational Achievements Productivity (1)  18.7% Headcount  8.2% Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Kemmerer integration has exceeded expectations with strong improvements in both productivity and safety 1. Units per man hour. 100 121 25 5 Mine Citations Labor Grievances 11 4 Reportable Incidents


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 17 Mine Resources Estimated Life (1) (mm tons) (years) A Absaloka 609 223 B Rosebud 381 48 C Kemmerer 104 24 D Beulah 43 19 E Jewett 34 8 F Savage 5 18 Total 1,177 A B C D E 553 423 425 390 368 1,177 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 1.2 billion tons Substantial reserve and resource growth at minimal upfront cost, reaching 1.2 billion tons In millions of tons Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Continued reserve growth at minimal upfront cost ~625 mm tons of additional resources to be proven 1. Based on current production. Proven and Probable To be Proven


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 18 Reportable Incident Rate Lost Time Incident Rate  Award-winning safety performance  Repeat winner of the National Mining Association’s Sentinels of Safety Award  Three-time winner of the Carolina Star, North Carolina’s highest recognition for workplace safety at the ROVA power plant Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team Commitment to safety 1.46 1.23 1.23 1.13 0.79 0.88 0.65 0.48 2009 2010 2011 2012 National Surface Mines Westmoreland 2.11 1.83 1.83 1.65 1.38 1.31 1.03 1.12 2009 201 2011 2012 National Surface Min s Westmoreland


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 19 Significant opportunity to deliver shareholder value Manage Costs Reserves Safety Major milestones for the next 12 to 18 months Growth  Expand current reserve base to ensure long-term life and sustainability  Continue focus on safety  Open market growth and new customer access via Western Wye rail spur  Further expand contract mining and cost-plus model  M&A opportunities for Westmoreland to apply its operational and contract mining expertise  Continue to drive down costs  Work with customers to maximize their dispatch Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 20 Focused management team delivering on our plans Keith Alessi Executive Chairman of the Board  Accomplished manager with over 25 years of senior executive experience  Joined Westmoreland as Chief Executive Officer and President in May 2007  Prior Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service as well as other senior leadership positions  Extensive experience as a director of public and private companies Robert King Chief Executive Officer  Prior Executive Vice President, Business Advancement and Support Services of CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas; also served as Senior Vice President with responsibility for strategy, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain management, permitting, environmental services, R&D  Held numerous positions with Interwest Mining Company, a subsidiary of PacifiCorp, including Vice President of Operations and Engineering and VP General Manager at Centralia Mining Company Kevin Paprzycki Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer  Joined Westmoreland as Controller and Principal Accounting Officer in June 2006 and was named Chief Financial Officer in April 2008  Previously Chief Financial Officer of Evans and Sutherland Computer Corporation and held senior level positions at Applied Films Corporation, Baker Hughes and Ernst and Young Doug Kathol Executive Vice President  Joined Westmoreland in 2003 with a focus on growth opportunities and new project development  Named Executive Vice President in 2010 and is currently responsible for the ROVA facility  Had a primary role in the acquisition of four of the company’s mines, the acquisition of the final ownership in the ROVA power plant and the divestiture of the company’s non-strategic assets  Previously spent 18 years with Norwest Corporation Jennifer Grafton General Counsel  Joined Westmoreland as Associate General Counsel in December 2008 and was named General Counsel and Secretary in February 2011  Focuses her practice on SEC compliance, corporate governance, Board management, risk management and employment/labor relations Favorable Market Outlook Unique Operational Model Strong Financial Performance Focused Management Team


 
Westmoreland Coal Company 21 Investor relations For investor relations please contact: Kevin Paprzycki Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Westmoreland Coal Company 9540 South Maroon Circle Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112 (720) 354-4489 Toll Free: (855) 922-6463