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Highlights of Singer
Presentation to Analysts

The Metropolitan Club, New York City
December 4, 1997

Topic: Restructuring Program / Pfaff Acquisition
Appointment of New President and Chief Executive Officer.
Please refer to the Press Releases section of the website to view these announcements.
 
Speakers: Mr. James Ting, Chairman of The Singer Company
Mr. Stephen Goodman, newly appointed President and CEO of The Singer Company

The presentation was attended by approximately 68 analysts and heard via conference call, by approximately 117 other interested parties.

Introduction:

Agenda:

What is Singer?

International Distribution Network

Sales By Product Line

Sales Product Mix

Operating Income by Markets

Installment Sales

Historical Performance (1990 - 1994)

Performance (1995 - 1997)

Reasons for Decline (1995 - 1997)

Pfaff Acquisition

Singer Rationale for Acquiring Pfaff

Consumer Sewing Machine Market Share

Combined Sewing Network

Pfaff Performance

Restructuring Program Highlights


Why Is the Company Doing These Things?

Summary of Cost Savings

One-Time Charges

Asset Sales

Investing

Funding

1997 Results With One-Time Charge

Balance Sheet at 1997 Year End (includes Pfaff balance sheet)

Enhance Shareholder Value

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