Schaeffler Group back to profitable growth

Full Year Results 2010

Analyst Conference March 29th, 2011 Disclaimer

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Page 2 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 Agenda

Overview Dr. J. Geißinger

Financials 2010 K. Rosenfeld

Refinancing K. Rosenfeld

Outlook 2011 Dr. J. Geißinger

Page 3 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Worldwide leader in bearings and automotive components

3 strong brands Global Presence

Employees: approx. 67,000 worldwide Locations: 180 worldwide

• Clutch systems • Rolling and • Rolling bearings for • Transmission plain bearings, industrial and systems linear guides automotive applications • Dual mass flywheels • Engine systems • High-precision • Torque converters • Precision components bearings • Aerospace

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Page 4 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Schaeffler at a glance

Global technology manufacturer with leading market positions in various industrial sectors and in the automotive industry

Sales Well-balanced business mix in OEM and aftermarket €9.5 bn

From standard catalogue products to highly engineered solutions

High value-added due to integrated manufacturing processes, superior product quality and outstanding innovation platform EBIT margin 16% Worldwide presence with excellent positioning in growth markets

Strong long-term track record of achieving above average growth and sector leading profitability

Page 5 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview We create value through our unique skill-set and know-how in …

… antifriction bearing … basic materials (steel) … inhouse tools design … surface treatment design

… low cost precision … application … tribology … aftermarket services … condition monitoring manufacturing engineering expertise

Page 6 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview We have a strong track record of profitable growth

Sales EBIT in EUR bn in EUR bn 4.1% CAGR 9.5 9.0 8.9 8.3 7.9 7.3 7.3 6.8 6.8 6.6 13.8% CAGR 1.5

1.1 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.4

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

EBIT margin 8% 7% 10% 11% 12% 13% 13% 11% 5% 16%

Page 7 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview We are growing in all regions

New plants 2001 – 2010

4 Lanskroun, Czech Republic 7 Kysuce, Slovakia 8 Debrecen, Hungary 5 Skalica, Slovakia 6 Szombathely, Hungary 9 Brasov, Romania

5 7 4 6 8 9 12 Yinchuan, China

13 Anting, China

12 14 15 14 Taicang 1, China 10 13 11 15 Taicang 2, China 1 2 16 16 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

1 Irapuato, Mexico 10 Dubai, United 2 Puebla, Mexico Arab Emirates 3 3 Sorocaba, Brasil 11 Pune, India

Page 8 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview We are well diversified

Automotive Industrial

Business Portfolio Business Portfolio

Automotive Engine Industrial Aftermarket 38% 62% Consumer Products Aftermarket 16% Systems 26% Fluids & Pneumatics Heavy Industries Motorcycles Power Generation Transmission Chassis Production Machinery Systems 41% Systems 17% Power Transmission Railway Wind Power Aerospace Sales 2010 = € 6,341 mn Sales 2010 = € 3,012 mn

Customer Portfolio Customer Portfolio

Other customers 47% Other customers 83% TOP TOP 10 Customers 10 Customers

17% of Sales 53% of Sales

Page 9 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Highlights 2010 – Automotive division

Market growth 2010: 25 % Schaeffler sales growth 2010: 34 %

Growth drivers were North America and Asia Pacific, Engine and Chassis with overproportional sales increase

Schaeffler contributes strongly to key industry theme: "Enhancing efficiency of combustion engines"

Success story – 25 years dual mass flywheel

Further growth drivers: dry dual clutch system / UniAir

Schaeffler Concept Cars – "Co2ncept-10%" and "Schaeffler Hybrid"

Page 10 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Dry dual clutch system – An innovation success story

Production volumes 2004: - Project kick-off in R&D

2007: - Start of production - Market launch with first OEM customer (VW)

2008: - First full year of production

2010: - Expansion of production capacities in Hungary and China - New OEM customers (e.g. Fiat)

2011: - Further expansion of production capacities in North America and Mexico - New OEM customers - Production of one million dry dual clutch systems

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011E

Page 11 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Highlights 2010 – Industrial division

Market growth 2010: 7 % Schaeffler sales growth 2010: 20 %

Strongest sales growth in wind power in China as well as in Industrial Aftermarket

Sales in Asia Pacific now represent 31% of total Industrial sales

All businesses about to reach full capacity levels

Start of mass production of Generation C ball bearings

Wind Power: Supplier Awards in 2010 from Goldwind (China) and Clipper Windpower (USA)

Page 12 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 1 Overview Industrial division – "Growing with the wind"

4Strong double digit market growth in wind power market expected over the next years 4Schaeffler expects to outgrow the market: 4Market leader in bearings for the wind power market 4Excellently positioned to service the fast growing Chinese market 4Covering the entire product portfolio, delivering up to 30 bearing parts in a wind turbine 4Providing innovative products for new market trends (e.g. large single-bearing solutions for direct drive or hybrid solutions) 4Meeting today's market needs with our comprehensive system knowledge in engineering, prototyping, assembly and condition monitoring

Page 13 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 Agenda

Overview Dr. J. Geißinger

Financials 2010 K. Rosenfeld

Refinancing K. Rosenfeld

Outlook 2011 Dr. J. Geißinger

Page 14 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 Strong performance on all levels

2010 2009 ∆ in EUR mn in EUR mn in EUR mn

1 Strong sales growth Sales 9,495 7,336 +2,159

2 Excellent operating result EBIT 1,509 446 +1,063

3 Positive net income Net income 63 -1,204 +1,267

Free cash 4 Sustainable positive free cash flow 566 -1,400 +1,966 flow

5 Net debt reduced Net debt 5,744 6,131 -387

Page 15 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 1 Q4 sales in line with positive trend

Sales Sales by region Schaeffler Group Schaeffler Group in EUR bn +29% share in % / vs. 2009 in % vs. FY 2009 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.2 Asia / Pacific 2.0 2.0 1.9 +52% +23% 1.7 1.8 22% 27%

South America 6% +33%

North America 13% 8,905 7,336 9,495 +36% 32% Europe1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 +20% 2008 2009 2010 Gross Profit 30% 28% 28% 24% 23% 22% 27% 25% 31% 32% 33% 30% Margin 1) without Germany

Page 16 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 1 Automotive on a high level – Industrial catching up

Sales Sales Automotive +34% Industrial in EUR mn vs. FY 2009 in EUR mn

1,612 1,632 1,603 1,5121,491 1,494 1,339 1,351 1,254 1,134 1,130 +20% 1,008 vs. FY 2009 819 868 788 820 814 806 750 703 642 623 600 587

5,476 4,743 6,341 3,295 2,513 3,012

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010 Gross Gross Profit 26% 24% 23% 16% 17% 20% 27% 24% 29% 29% 31% 27% Profit 37% 37% 37% 34% 32% 27% 29% 28% 38% 39% 39% 37% Margin Margin

Page 17 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 2 EBIT margin around 16% at record level

EBIT Δ EBIT Schaeffler Group Schaeffler Group in EUR mn in EUR mn +1,063 vs. FY 2009 404 +2,159 398 372 329 335 302 -954 +60 1,509 -83 -119 204 205 187 151

71 446 37

1,040 446 1,509

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 EBIT Sales COGS R&D Selling Admin & EBIT FY 2009 Others FY 2010 2008 2009 2010

EBIT margin 14% 13% 9% 10% 2% 4% 10% 8% 16% 17% 16% 15%

Page 18 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 2 Industrial division with significant improvement of results

EBIT EBIT Automotive Industrial +722 in EUR mn vs. FY 2009 in EUR mn

275 255 242 233

184 +341 vs. FY 2009 149 151 153 156 145 139 143 139 133 129

93 78 65 40 49 31 36 18 447 283 1,005 593 163 504

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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

EBIT 14% EBIT 17% Margin 12% 10% 5% 4% -4% 4% 12% 10% 16% 17% 16% Margin 18% 19% 16% 19% 11% 5% 6% 3% 15% 17% 18%

Page 19 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 3 Positive net income in 2010

Net Income1) Net Income1) Schaeffler Group Schaeffler Group in EUR mn in EUR mn

9,495 236 180 176 147 97 55 39 Interest At-equity 1,509 Result Result -7,986 +47 -47 One-off dilu- One- tion loss of -810 off effect EUR -396 mn 63 ) -203 -396¹ -235 -287

-344 -357

-422 Sales Costs EBIT Financial Taxes/ Net Result Minorities Income Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2008 2009 2010

1) One-off dilution loss from capital increase Conti of EUR -396 mn.

Page 20 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 3 Cash interest result at EUR 557 mn

Interest Result Composition of Interest Result Schaeffler Group1) Schaeffler Group in EUR mn in EUR mn

810 121 132

557 310 323 289 255 246 240 224

170 141 124 119 234

34 15 428 929 810 Non-Cash Cash

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 P&L Mark-to-market Others Δ Interest expenses Others / interest rate Cash financial debt IR hedging 2008 2009 2010 derivatives

1) For presentation purposes, results are shown as positive figures.

Page 21 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 4 Strong Cash Flow generation

Free Cash Flow Capital Expenditure Schaeffler Group Schaeffler Group in EUR mn in EUR mn

2,097

-227 292

250 -361 231 205

162 119 -557 98 566 76 65 72 -386 51 39 978 321 361

EBITDA Δ Net Capex Interest Others Free Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Working Cash Flow Capital 2008 2009 2010 in % Q4 515 86 -162 -120 -279 40 of 9% 12% 10% 13% 7% 6% 2% 3% 2% 3% 3% 7% 2010 sales

Page 22 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 5 Leverage ratio reduced to 2.7x

Net Financial Debt / Leverage Ratio Available Funds Schaeffler Group Schaeffler Group in EUR bn in EUR bn 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 1.0 1.0 5.9 5.9 5.6x 5.8 5.7 5.0x

4.9x 4.4x

4.2x

3.5x

3.0x 2.7x

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2009 2010 2009 2010

Leverage Ratio (Net Financial Debt / LTM EBITDA) Revolver Bilateral Lines Cash

Page 23 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 2 Financials 2010 We create sustainable value

ROCE Schaeffler Group ROCE Schaeffler Group in % in %

25.1 25.1

21.6

18.0 15.5 16.5 17.0 16.0 15.5 12.4 11.2 7.3 7.9 7.9 7.3

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2008 2009 2010 2008 2009 2010

Page 24 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 Agenda

Overview Dr. J. Geißinger

Financials 2010 K. Rosenfeld

Refinancing K. Rosenfeld

Outlook 2011 Dr. J. Geißinger

Page 25 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 3 Refinancing Current financing structure

Status quo1) Key elements

4 CUI Schaeffler ►1 Junior Term Loan Holding GmbH Bullet structure maturing in 2015 and interest rate 2 Junior Revolver & Co. KG of 7% p.a. PIK2)

►2 Junior Revolver Not drawn yet 1 Junior Term Loan Schaeffler ITP- ►3 Contingent Remuneration Payment (CRP) Verwaltungs Banks3) 3 CRP GmbH Pushes interest rate of Junior facility to 17% p.a.

Holding ►4 Contingent Upside Instrument (CUI) Additional compensation for banks in an amount Schaeffler Group of 25% of a calculative value appreciation

1 Senior Term Loan Schaeffler ► Senior Term Loan 32.9% 2 Senior Revolver GmbH Free 1 Bullet structure maturing in 2014 and customary Float cash interest rates 24.9% 100% 42.2% ► Senior Revolver Schaeffler 2 Only marginally drawn Technologies Continental AG GmbH & Co. KG

1) Structure after capital increase Continental AG in January 2010 and before Junior Refinancing 2) Incl. a small cash element 3) M.M.Warburg and Bankhaus Metzler Page 26 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 3 Refinancing Refinancing concept

3 key elements

1 Refinancing Junior loan

Strategic 2 Rearranging participation structure and financial flexibility

3 Converting into a stock corporation (AG)

Page 27 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 3 Refinancing 1 Refinancing Junior Loan: Significant pay down at Schaeffler Holding

Refinancing structure Key elements

Junior (in EUR bn) 7.4 ► €2.8 billion net paydown of Junior Term Loan CUI -0.4 1) Excess -0.6 from Excess Cash Flow, debt pushdown und ABO Cashflow PIK Debt 4.6 4.6 Push- down -1.8 1.7 Junior ► CUI and Junior Interest crystallized Junior ABO1) Bond Term Loan Junior ► Refinancing through €1.7 billion Junior Bond 2.9 Term 2.8 Loan maturing in March 2018 and €2.9 billion repayment Junior Term Loan maturing in December 2015 3/2011 pro forma 3/2011 Total Leverage 7.1x 6.0x

Senior (in EUR bn)

7.0 7.0 ► Net Debt at Senior level increased to approx. +0.1 5.9 +0.6 Others €7.0 billion (interest rates unchanged for the time +0.4 Debt being) Excess Push- Senior Net Cash Flow down Term Debt Loan Senior ► Total leverage ratio (Junior and Senior) reduced

3/2011 pro forma 3/2011 Senior Leverage 3.0x 3.5x

1) Proceeds from sale of Continental shares

Page 28 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 3 Refinancing 2 Rearranging participation structure: Increasing holding in Continental

New structure Key changes

► ABO increases Continental AG Free Float from 25% Schaeffler Holding GmbH to approx. 40%; enabling potential DAX re-entry & Co. KG ► Schaeffler increases participation in Continental AG from 42.2% to 49.9%; upstreaming of approx. 6% of holdings from GmbH to Holding ► 12-months lock-up for remaining shares of Schaeffler ITP- Verwaltungs 1) Schaeffler, B. Metzler and M.M. Warburg GmbH Banks

13.8% 10.4% New shareholder structure Continental AG extended liabilitiy Schaeffler Free Verwaltungs Schaeffler Float Free Float GmbH (before: 24.9%) GmbH (before: 0%) 13.8% 39.7% 39.7% 100% 36.1%

36.1% Schaeffler Technologies GmbH Continental AG Schaeffler 10.4% B. Metzler/ & Co. KG GmbH M.M. Warburg (before: 42.2%) (before: 32.9%)

1) M.M.Warburg und Bankhaus Metzler

Page 29 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 Agenda

Overview Dr. J. Geißinger

Financials 2010 K. Rosenfeld

Refinancing K. Rosenfeld

Outlook 2011 Dr. J. Geißinger

Page 30 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 Schaeffler creates flexibility for further strategic development

Strong operating business

Refinancing Junior and Strategic rearranging holdings in Continental AG and financial flexibility

Profitable growth above market

Page 31 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 Well positioned for further profitable growth

1 Key trends will drive sector growth

2 Leading positions in fast growing markets

We will continue to 3 Components, modules and systems grow above market

4 Full innovation pipeline

Page 32 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 1 Key trends will drive sector growth

Energy Efficiency / CO2 - reduction Regenerative Energies

Friction optimized bearings Comprehensive portfolio for wind turbines

Performance optimized bearings (x-Life) Simulation of the entire drive train in wind turbines

Co2ncept-10% Bearing solutions for new energy technologies

Schaeffler defines new standards in modern engineering

From Mechanics to Mechatronics E-Mobility

UniAir Schaeffler Hybrid Car

Electromechanic drive train components eWheelDrive (wheel hub motor)

Bearings with integrated functions E-Bike: torque sensor bottom bracket

Page 33 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 2 Leading positions in fast growing markets

Aerospace, Railway Automotive, Consumer Products

Market Market +2.5-5.0 % +5.0-7.5 % CAGR 2010-2013 CAGR 2010-2013

Schaeffler sales Above Schaeffler sales Above estimation market growth estimation market growth

Production Machinery, Power Transmission Wind Power

Market Market +7.5-10.0 % >10 % CAGR 2010-2013 CAGR 2010-2013

Schaeffler sales Above Schaeffler sales Well above estimation market growth estimation market growth

Page 34 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 2 Aligning regional production with fast growing regions

New locations* and plant extensions (2011 – 2013)

2 Kysuce, Slovakia

3 Brasov, Romania

2 4 Nanjing*, China 3 5 Yinchuan, China 4 6 5 6 Taicang 4, China 7 9 8 7 Taicang 5, China 10 1 11 8 Suzhou, China

1 Irapuato, Mexico

9 Savli*, India

10 Pune, India

11 Hosur, India

Page 35 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 3 Great mix of components, modules and systems

Content Share Complexity Level Value Added From mechanics to mechatronics

Systems

Modules

Components

Page 36 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 4 Full innovation pipeline

Number of patent registrations Key aspects

4 Schaeffler is in the Top 4 of the most innovative 1,641 companies in Germany in 2010 1,276 4 5,000 employees at 40 locations worldwide 1,084 1,146 develop new and efficient solutions in close cooperation with customers 896 4 Constant R&D spending rate of 5% of sales 4 More than 16,000 running patents in Germany

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Rank in Germany¹ #9 #7 #5 #5 #4

1) Source: German Patent and Trademark Office

Page 37 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 4 Outlook 2011 Key focus areas in 2011

Growth Profitability

Sales growth 8-10 % EBIT Margin > 13 %

CAPEX 6-8 % of sales Free Cash Flow sustainably positive

Quality Innovation

Quality policy Zero defects R&D expenses around 5 % of sales

Dedicated education Innovation Increase of patent Employees for new employees management registrations

Page 38 Schaeffler FY2010 Analyst Conference ● March 29th, 2011 For questions please refer to

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