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PERSPECTIVE ON MINE FINANCINGPERSPECTIVE ON MINE FINANCING
DUNDEE CAPITAL MARKET’SDUNDEE CAPITAL MARKET SON THE ROCKS CONFERENCE
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Cautionary Statement
Forward-Looking StatementsThis presentation may contain certain information that may constitute “forward looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and UnitedStates Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995, respectively. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future events or future performance,management’s expectations regarding Franco-Nevada’s growth, results of operations, estimated future revenues, requirements for additional capital, future demand for and prices of commodities, expectedmining sequences, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Often, butnot always, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “projects”, “intends”, “targets”,“aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”,“might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance orachievements of Franco-Nevada to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward looking statements. A number of factors could causeactual events or results to differ materially from any forward looking statement, including, without limitation: fluctuations in the prices of the primary commodities that drive the Franco-Nevada’s royalty andstream revenue (gold, platinum group metals, copper, nickel, uranium, silver and oil and gas); fluctuations in the value of the Canadian and Australian dollar, Mexican peso, and any other currency in whichFranco-Nevada generates revenue, relative to the U.S. dollar; changes in national and local government legislation, including permitting and licensing regimes and taxation policies; regulations and political oreconomic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located; influence of macro-economic developments; businessopportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Franco-Nevada; reduced access to debt and equity capital; litigation; title, permit or license disputes related to Franco-Nevada’s interests or any ofopportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Franco Nevada; reduced access to debt and equity capital; litigation; title, permit or license disputes related to Franco Nevada s interests or any ofthe properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; excessive cost escalation as well as development, permitting, infrastructure, operating or technical difficulties on any of theproperties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; rate and timing of production differences from resource estimates; risks and hazards associated with the business of developmentand mining on any of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest, including, but not limited to unusual or unexpected geological and metallurgical conditions, slope failuresor cave-ins, flooding and other natural disasters or civil unrest; and the integration of acquired assets. The forward looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon assumptionsmanagement believes to be reasonable, including, without limitation: the ongoing operation of the properties in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest by the owners or operators ofsuch properties in a manner consistent with past practice; the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties; no material adverse change inthe market price of the commodities that underlie the asset portfolio; no adverse development in respect of any significant property in which Franco-Nevada holds a royalty, stream or other interest; theaccuracy of publicly disclosed expectations for the development of the underlying properties that are not yet in production; integration of acquired assets; and the absence of any other factors that couldaccuracy of publicly disclosed expectations for the development of the underlying properties that are not yet in production; integration of acquired assets; and the absence of any other factors that couldcause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. However, there can be no assurance that forward looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results andfuture events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Franco-Nevada cannotassure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements due to the inherent uncertaintytherein. For additional information with respect to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, please also refer to the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Information Form filed with the Canadiansecurities regulatory authorities on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, our most recent Form 40-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, as well as our most recent annualand interim MD&As. The forward looking statements herein are made as of the date of this presentation only and Franco-Nevada does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect newinformation, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
1. EBITDA is defined by the Company as Net Income excluding income tax expense, finance costs, finance income and depletion and depreciation.
Non-IFRS MeasuresAdjusted Net Income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards(“IFRS”) and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are not necessarily indicative of operating profit orcash flow from operations as determined under IFRS. Other companies may calculate these measures differently. For a reconciliation of these measures to various IFRS measures, please see the end ofthis presentation or the Company’s current MD&A disclosure found on the Company’s website and with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the Securities andExchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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y p y g p , , p p2. Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company as Net Income excluding income tax expense, finance costs and income, foreign exchange gains /losses, gains /losses on the sale of investments,
income/losses from equity investees, depletion and depreciation and impairment charges related to royalty, stream and working interests.3. Adjusted Net Income is defined by the Company as Net Income excluding foreign exchange gains /losses, gains /losses on the sale of investments, impairment charges related to royalties, streams,
working interests and investments; unusual non-recurring items; and the impact of taxes on these items.
Successful $1B+ Mine Financings
Osisko
Detour Gold
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Investor Challenges
Global markets NGO challenges Ownership tenure
Operating Challenges
d h & l blEuro credit crisis Occupy movements Higher taxes & royalties Capex blowouts
Japanese tsunami Keystone XL Windfall levies – rents Operating costs
US debt ceiling Minas Conga Government ownerships Start‐ups
Commodity price volatility Aboriginal claims Nationalizations –FM Permitting & regs
Inflation or recession? Minewatch Reko Diq squeeze outs Failures – Goldex
Black empowerments Lawsuits – El Morro
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Dow vs Gold:
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Gold has upside potential
Mine Financing Options
Traditional Sources Current Availability
Equity limited to select companiesEquity limited to select companies
Project debt limited to select companies
Vendor finance only if balance financed
Joint venture weak if no auction
Sell weak if no auction
D l i Alt t SDeveloping Alternate Sources
Private equity (Paulson & Co, First Reserve, Ospraie …)
Long term pension funds endowmentsLong term pension funds, endowments
New mezzanine financiers (RCF Funds, RMB, Barclays, Red Kite, Sprott …)
Offtake partners (Glencore, Chinese, Koreans, Japanese …)
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Royalty and stream financing
Royalty/Stream Alternative
Financing Instrument
Cash Burden Dilution of Shareholder’sInstrument Shareholder s
interest
None (other than Dilutes interest in all LOWEquity None (other than
dividends) current and future assets
n
Royalty / Stream
Burden proportional to production and gold price
Reduces interest in a specific asset only Re
turn
Risk
Debt Interest, principal and covenants
Full upside potential of assets is retained HIGH
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Royalty vs. Gold Stream
Royalty Gold Stream
Smaller % of production Future income to cover costs
Potential gain on sale Mortgage on property
Registered on title Potential tax efficiency
No inter-creditor issues Greater lending value for bankersg
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Tasi
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Types of Financing
Existing Mine FinancingExploration Existing Royalties Exploration
FinancingMine Financing
gRoyalties
gpFinancingFinancing
Typically 1-3% NSR Equity placement and royalty option
% of by-product gold production
E l tiExploration,development or producing
Exploration stage Development stage
Recent Financing ExamplesRecent Financing Examples
Cdn Malartic - $10 M Timmins 81- $2 M Sudbury FNX - $400 MEdikan - $35 M Dorato - $2 6 M Prosperity - $365 MEdikan - $35 M Dorato - $2.6 M Prosperity - $365 MPhoenix - $24 M Creso - $1.5 M MWS - $125 MLumina Royalty - $66 M Palmarejo - $80 M
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Gold Stream Terms
Item Typical Terms
Structure Pre-purchase of gold
FundingUpfront amountOngoing payment – typically $400/ozOngoing payment – typically $400/oz
Commitment % of LOM gold production
Construction Completion requirementsRisk Completion requirements
Security Secured on title or mortgage on property
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Sudb
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Gold Stream Transactions
400
450
250
300
350 Franco‐Nevada *Other
US$M
150
200
0
50
100
0
dbury Footwall
Prospe
rity
Mt. Milligan
MWS
Tulseq
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Palm
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Black Fox
Ezulwini
Minto
Aurizon
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Sud T
* Including Gold Wheaton transactions acquired by Franco-Nevada
Royalty or Stream Financing Rationale
A key financing step that can reduce equity overhang / discount
Effective new equity in a project improving its debt capacity
No up front commitment, advisor, standby or syndication fees vs. bank deals
No commissions, discounts or warrants compared to equity deals
R lt h d ti d i i k ith tEast Boulder ‐ Stillwater
Royalty company shares production and price risk with operator
Opportunity to realize precious metals value arbitrage for base metal companies
Equity dilutes all of a company’s future prospectsEquity dilutes all of a company s future prospects
Debt increases downside risk for the entire company
Royalties/streams participate in the upside of only a single projectRoyalties/streams participate in the upside of only a single project
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Available Capital
FrancoFranco--Nevada has >$900m capital to investNevada has >$900m capital to invest
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Franco-Nevada (FNV)
mar
ejoA gold focused royalty & stream company.
Listed on the TSX & NYSE with a market capitalization of over $5 billion
Palm
rikeGrowth > 70% expected revenue growth*
>$700M available cash and no debt
capitalization of over $5 billion
Gol
dstr$700M available cash and no debt
World class discoveries
Yield 1.2% yield60% di id d i i 2011
Tasi
ast
Yield 60% dividend increase in 2011Increases in each of past 4 years
Low Risk Royalty and stream model
Sudb
ury
Low Risk y ySecure and diversified portfolioProtected from inflationary costs
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*For 2011 based on the mid-range of August revenue guidance
Business Model Benefits
Increased Exposure to: Gold ETF FNV Operators
Dividend Yield <0% >1% 0-2%Dividend Yield <0% >1% 0 2%
Leverage to Gold Price 1 >1 >1
Exploration & Expansion upside 0% 100% 100%
Reduced Exposure to:Capital costs* 0% 0% 100%
Operating costs* 0% 0% 100%
Environmental costs* 0% 0% 100%
FNV provides yield and more upside than a gold ETF with less risk than an operator
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with less risk than an operator
*Revenue royalties & streams
Growth in the Pipeline
16*Does not include Franco-Nevada’s 135 oil & gas assets and 157 undeveloped oil & gas interests
Over 200 mineral royalties and streams*
Quality Operators:
Core Operators:
GoldstrikeB ld M t i
Up and Comers:
PalmarejoBald MountainHemlo
Gold QuarryS bik
j
MesquiteCerro San Pedro
Hollo aSubika
MarigoldMusselwhite
HollowayHislopHolt
D t L kStillwaterEast Boulder
Tasiast
Detour Lake
DuketonGarden Well
Tasiast ‐ Kinross Detour – Detour Gold
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Growing Precious Metals Revenue
100
120
80
100
)
40
60
(US$
Mill
ions
OTHER
91% precious metals in Q3 2011
Reflects year end
20
40
GOLD
PGMQ
minimum payments
0
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Diversified portfolio with growing Precious Metals
Secure and Diverse Revenue*
77% of Revenue from North America91% P i M t l
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91% Precious Metals
* Q3 2011 Revenue
Growing Revenues ($1,600/oz Au)
** 2012-13E includes:• Full year GLW assets• Tasiast Detour & Subika• Tasiast , Detour & Subika• End of Goldstrike waste stripping• New Acquisitions: Cdn Malartic,
Edikan• NPIs reaching payout:
Musselwhite Macassa Hemlo70% Musselwhite, Macassa, Hemlo• Organic growth risk adjusted
70%
48%
* 2011E includes:• Higher prices vs. ‘10
48% • Nine months GLW• Start of Tasiast• Organic growth
Future excludes:• Permitting projects such as New
Prosperity, Rosemont and Perama Hill
20* Represents mid-range of 2011 August revenue guidance at $1,500/oz Au, $1,700/oz Pt, $750/oz Pd, $90/bbl Oil.** Incremental revenue calculation based on operator guidance and $1,600/oz Au. Represents revenue from new assets and
an estimate for depletion of existing assets.
Franco-Nevada is outperforming gold by:
Growth (>70% revenue growth expected in 2011) Profits and Yield (60% dividend increase in 2011) B i d l th t i i i i fl ti t i kBusiness model that minimizes inflationary cost risksParticipation in world class discoveries (Tasiast, Detour)Strong balance sheet with >$700m for further growthDiversified and secure portfolio
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Why Own a Gold ETF?