Using Brand to Drive M&A Value

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Using Brand to Maximize M&A Value
M&A is a moment when
brand rises to the top of
the corporate agenda—
a point where brand
decisions can add or
subtract significant
financial value
Ogilvy Consulting
specializes in addressing
M&A-related
opportunities &
challenges, in ways
which resonate with
CEOs, CFOs and Boards
Our experience spans
many types of
transaction—from
acquisitions, to IPOs
and divestitures, to
joint ventures and
private equity
We help client organize
their brand portfolios &
architectures to
maximize the value of
their transactions, soup
to nuts—from brand
naming decisions, to
brand creation, and go-
to-market strategy
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Decisions That Have to be Made
• Determine what brand name &
architecture will do most to drive success,
minimize risk, and grow share price among
investors
The brand
naming
decision
• Translate strategy into a positioning which
will communicate the purpose of the
merged business in a clear, compelling &
differentiated manner to all stakeholders
Future vision
& purpose
• Create a powerful new name(s) if needed
• Design / evolve logo and brand identity in
a way that will communicate the strategy
and signal positive change to all
stakeholders
Brand
creation
• Define how the merged businesses will
go-to-market with their products &
services, aligning the brands & naming
system in a way that will do most to drive
sales & margins with customers
Portfolio
integration
• Develop a roll-out plan to implement the
new strategy, specifying investment
levels, timing & interim stages, and how
success should be measured
Execution• Quantify the financial impact of alternative
brand strategy scenarios
• Provide a facts & figures based rationale
for recommendations
Financial
impact
Customer
value
proposition
• Explain the benefits which the merger
brings to reassure & retain existing
customers, acquire new ones, and grow
share
Employee
value
proposition
• Engage & energize employees, and build
allegiance to the merged company
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There is No One Right Answer
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+
+
+
-
+
+
New brand
Bringing it to life
a case study
The financial upside / downside impact of the naming
decision was significant
Revenues
without brand
Upside from
brand
Pro-forma total
revenues
Total RevenuesRevenuesdriven
by brand
Remaining
revenues
Revenue upside potential ($B) Revenues at risk ($B)
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Corporate brand naming scenarios were analyzed
1. 2. 3. 4.
New Name
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CORPORATE BRAND SCENARIOS
Using a new brand will deliver the most value by
allowing:
• Repositioning as the market shaper
• Creating a best-in-class brand
Using the DuPont brand will negatively impact
financial value:
• The incremental value from a new brand is 1/3 higher
than the best scenario involving DuPont + Pioneer 4
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8
9
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As-Is Scenario 1A Scenario 1B
(DuPont) (DuPont +
Pioneer)
Scenario 2
(Dow)
Scenario 3
(Pioneer)
Scenario 4
(New
Brand)
Incremental
Brand Value
+$XB
$ (billions)
ESTIMATED BRAND VALUE BY SCENARIO
Recommendation
Develop a new corporate brand for the new agricultural company
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Corporate brand
Business-level brands
Product brands
Trademarks
Seed company brands
AgCo - The opportunity
Clarify, simplify and unify the brand strategy to signal the strength of the combined portfolio
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Expectations for a future agriculture industry leader
• Global – able to manage product flows across shifting geographies, trade flows, crops,
weather patterns, etc.
• Integrated – able to offer a variety of solutions (CP, Seed, Tech and Advice) in a single
package
• A technology company – both IT & tech (able to harness technology to make big data
happen for farmers)
• A biotech company – leading the way in product innovation
• A partner – working down the value chain with all industry participants
• A global citizen – working with governments and NGOs to find ways of making
agriculture answer the needs of all
• AND, with all this, a relationship business, attuned to adapting every solution to local
farmer needs
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Our
Purpose
15
Food is the most basic human need, the engine of life, and the prerequisite for progress.
The agriculture which produces it is the foundational industry, the springboard for economic growth
and the development of society. We bring our global presence, depth of knowledge and diverse
resources so that farms and farmers flourish everywhere, moving our world forward.
We are growing progress.
Transformation:
We will harness our
heritage and knowledge,
continuously
accelerating our
innovation, to transform
and advance agriculture
in ways unthought-of
today
Responsibility:
We are contributing to
responsible agriculture
that will use resources
wisely, conserve
diversity and enrich the
land, ensuring food
security and safety for
future generations,
across the developed
and developing world
Food System:
We are connecting the
dots across the value
chain, collaborating
tirelessly with all its
participants – from
farmers and distributors
to manufacturers and
retailers – to optimize
the food supply and
unlock hidden value for
all
Serving the Industry:
Our role is a humble
one – to serve and
support our customers
and partners, using our
knowledge and
resources to enhance
the livelihoods of those
who produce and those
who consume
Radical Openness:
We are dedicated to
integrity in agriculture,
creating transparency
and understanding
among decision-makers
and consumers,
restoring a sense of
pride and purpose,
moving agriculture
confidently forward to
the future
Growing Progress
Our positioning
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Name reveal…
CORTEVA
• A name which tells a story
• A name which communicates our Positioning and Purpose
• “Core” suggests ”core” or “heart” of the earth
• “Teva” is an ancient word, which fits our 14000 year-old industry. It
comes from an ancient Hebrew word which means “everything nature”
• Works well in all our key languages
• Is completely different from anything else in the category
• Sounds strong--hard beginning and ending consonants (“c” and “v”)
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Visual identity
18
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For Integration Planning PurposesOnly – Subject to Dow-DuPont Confidentiality Agreement dated November
24, 2015
Employee Brand – Growers of What’s Next
Messaging for all key stakeholders
20
Responsibility strategy
An overall responsibility strategy was developed for the company, around the idea of socially responsible
food. Climate change was identified as the priority platform for the company, given agriculture’s
significant impact on GHG (12.5% of world-wide emissions)
Results
Actions:
• Innovative technologies that allow for carbon-mitigation
• Development of crop management techniques that contribute
to carbon capture
Events:
• Showcase the CEO
• Highlight initiatives
Corteva is seen as a leader in pushing the agriculture industry to
address climate change
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Brand architecture
23
Brand Launch & IPO
Bringing it to life
a case study
26
Many acquisitions
27
Research showed that brand matters
Consumer Decision Drivers
Innovative approaches to insurance
Recommended by friends & family
Been around a long time
Well-known brand
Lowest cost policies
Cares about me
Financially stable company
Knowledgeable and friendly agents
Simple claims processing
Easy to buy
Excellent customer service
Covers everything I expect
Best reputation
Highest quality
Easy to understand
Peace of mind
Good value
Policies that meet my needs
Brand-related
Cost-related
Service-related
Product-related
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Many brand naming & architecture options were analyzed
Option 1:
Globe Life unitary brand
Option 3:
Globe Life brand endorsement
Option 2:
Globe Life cobrand
Option 4:
Globe Life + American Income Life
Option 6:
New brand
Option 5:
Channel branding strategy
Liberty National
Globe Life
Globe Life | Liberty NationalGlobe Life
Globe Life + American Income Life Globe Life + Existing Agency brand New brand
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The financial impact of each was quantified
$-
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4 Scenario 5 Scenario 6
NPV Projected Margin from Net Sales Attributed to Brand ($M)
Globe Life
unitary
brand
Globe Life
cobrand
Globe Life
brand
endorsement
Hybrid -
Globe Life
+ AIL
brand
Channel
branding
strategy
New
brand
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Option Rationale Outcome
1. Globe Life
unitary brand
• Easiest way to creates a strong national brand
• Greater recognition of Globe Life benefits all businesses
• Potential to create significant value, at moderate risk
• Increases the effectiveness of marketing investment
• Easier for investors to understand breadth of portfolio
• Has the potential to be implemented short-term leaving
a window open for later changes, if needed
Globe Life unitary
brand was
selected as the
final destination
The decision was to transition to a Globe Life unitary brand
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A new brand narrative
You wake up every morning with your family on your mind. You fight through rivers of traffic and spend all day, every day, on
the job so that they can have a better life than the one you’ve had. It’s important to you to provide a legacy of strong financial
security. Buying insurance seems like it could be a critical piece of building that legacy, but it’s such an intimidating process.
All the different options and the complexity and jargon of the policies can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it. Not to
mention, it’s expensive. For the ones who keep America going everyday, running our factories, keeping us safe, and caring for
our families, it feels like insurance companies just don’t have people like you in mind. All working families want is a simple
policy that fits their needs at a reasonable price. It shouldn’t be so hard to find one.
Globe Life understands what you’re going through. We level the playing field in the insurance industry. We know that working
families have the same hopes, dreams, and aspirations as everyone else, but go about achieving them in their own ways. Your
insurance should reflect that. We provide insurance solutions centered around the way you live. They’re easy to understand
and priced to accommodate your budget.
By offering quality, affordable insurance policies, Globe Life allows working families to face the unexpected from a position
of strength.
And having that protection makes all the difference in the world. If the unforeseen strikes, you don’t have to worry about your
bills getting paid or the lights staying on. You won’t have to make tradeoffs on essentials like your children’s school supplies
or the food on your table. Our policies provide a boost to keep you afloat in times of crisis.
Knowing you’re protected, you can focus on what’s most important: building on the progress you’ve made through the years
so your family can create an even better future moving forward.
That’s a legacy you can be proud of.
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Brand house
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BRAND
PURPOSE
Help working class families achieve
financial protection from adverse circumstances.
BRAND
POSITIONING
Globe Life provides quality, affordable insurance policies to working families,
giving them the ability to face the unexpected from a position of strength.
BIG IDEAL Democratizing Insurance
TAGLINE Make Tomorrow Better.
BRAND VOICE Straightforward Approachable Confident Comfortable
STAKEHOLDERS Agency Owners Agents Consumers Investment Community
BRAND
ATTRIBUTES Easy Accessible Optimistic Dependable
BUSINESSES Captive AgentsDirect-to-Consumer General Agents
BRAND
NARRATIVE
You wake up every morning with your family on your mind. You fight through rivers of traffic and spend all day, every day, on the job so that they can have a better life than the one you’ve
had. It’s important to you to provide a legacy of strong financial security. Buying insurance seems like it could be a critical piece of building that legacy, but it’s such an intimidating process.
All the different options and the complexity and jargon of the policies can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it. Not to mention, it’s expensive. For the ones who keep America going
everyday, running our factories, keeping us safe, and caring for our families, it feels like insurance companies just don’t have people like you in mind. All working families want is a simple
policy that fits their needs at a reasonable price. It shouldn’t be so hard to find one.
Globe Life understands what you’re going through. We level the playing field in the insurance industry. We know that working families have the same hopes, dreams, and aspirations as
everyone else, but go about achieving them in their own ways. Your insurance should reflect that. We provide insurance solutions centered around the way you live. They’re easy to
understand and priced to accommodate your budget.
By offering quality, affordable insurance policies, Globe Life allows working families to face the unexpected from a position of strength. And having that protection makes all the difference
in the world. If the unforeseen strikes, you don’t have to worry about your bills getting paid or the lights staying on. You won’t have to make tradeoffs on essentials like your children’s
school supplies or the food on your table. Our policies provide a boost to keep you afloat in times of crisis. Knowing you’re protected, you can focus on what’s most important: building on
the progress you’ve made through the years so your family can create an even better future moving forward. That’s a legacy you can be proud of.
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2 3
REASONS TO
BELIEVE
• Policies are simple, straightforward
• Explained in everyday language
with no jargon
• Policies that anyone can afford
• People available by phone or by
internet chat to answer any
questions 24/7
• For over a century, we’ve been
securing the financial futures of
working class families helping
them to thrive and grow
• High quality coverage you can
count on
• Policies that cover a wide variety
of needs
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New visual identity system
34
Current state
Corporate brand
Business brands
Step 1
(Year 1-2)
Globe Life | Liberty National
Globe Life | United American
Globe Life | Family Heritage
Globe Life
Globe Life | American Income Life
Globe Life
Step 2
(Year 3-4)
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life | American Income Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Step 3
(Year 5+)
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Globe Life
Transition strategy
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Transition underway
Corporate brand launched
Brand transitions in progress
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Key considerations
• The future strategy
for the merged
company
• Brand architecture for
the merged business
• Brand transition plan
• Whether the acquiring
company’s corporate
name should be changed
• Whether the acquired
brand will be retained in
some capacity or not
• Financial impact of
different brand
strategy &
architecture options
• The operational &
cost implications of
changing names
• How the product
portfolios will be
aligned & branded
• How products should
be named
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Future Vision Brand
Architecture Integration Strategy
What is the future strategy for the
company and what are the
implications for brand architecture?
How similar is the business of the
acquired company to that of the core
business? How much customer cross-
over is there?
What role will the acquired business
play in the future strategy of the
company?
In a post-COVID-19 world, will an
increased desire for trust impact the
equity and value of each brand?
How well is each brand equipped to
ride the tide of future trends?
Is this a one-off transaction, or will
there be more?
How do the brand perceptions and
attributes of the acquired brand and
the corporate masterbrand compare?
How much equity does each brand
have overall? How much value is each
creating?
What are the strengths and
weaknesses of each brand overall, by
business, by audience & by
geography?
How does each brand’s performance
benchmark against competitors?
Where does each have differentiation
and a competitive advantage
What are the implications for
evolution of the corporate brand
positioning & narrative?
Is there a case for changing the
corporate name following the
acquisition(s)?
Which is the best option for the
architecture model? A house of
brands strategy? Migrating the
acquired brand to the corporate
brand? Acquired brand endorsed by
corporate brand?
How are different brand architecture
options likely to impact on revenues,
profits and enterprise value?
What is the downside and upside of
eliminating the acquired brand?
What are the implications for different
parts of the business? E.g. US vs.
international? Different audiences?
Different product / service segments?
How do we bring the product
portfolios together from a brand
perspective?
What organizing principle should we
be using to group our products &
services?
What are the implications for product
rationalization / rebranding? What are
the implications for naming &
nomenclature?
What should the timing be for the
new brand architecture roll-out? Are
any interim stages required?
What are the implications for brand
visual identity?
How should we be talking about the
benefits of the merged business to
investors and analysts, to customers,
to employees of each company?
Questions to tackle
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Questions?
Thank you.
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Using Brand to Drive M&A Value

  • 1. Powered by Conversations That Matter: Merging for Growth
  • 2. Welcome Dayoán Daumont Consulting Partner, EMEA Ogilvy Consulting Joanna Seddon Global Managing Director, Principal, Global Brand Strategy Ogilvy Consulting Nik Gharekhan Global Consulting Partner Ogilvy Consulting
  • 3. Tell us where you are dialing in from! What’s the weather like in your city?
  • 4. Do you want this deck? Global Ogilvy Website https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas
  • 5. 5 Using Brand to Maximize M&A Value M&A is a moment when brand rises to the top of the corporate agenda— a point where brand decisions can add or subtract significant financial value Ogilvy Consulting specializes in addressing M&A-related opportunities & challenges, in ways which resonate with CEOs, CFOs and Boards Our experience spans many types of transaction—from acquisitions, to IPOs and divestitures, to joint ventures and private equity We help client organize their brand portfolios & architectures to maximize the value of their transactions, soup to nuts—from brand naming decisions, to brand creation, and go- to-market strategy
  • 6. 6 Decisions That Have to be Made • Determine what brand name & architecture will do most to drive success, minimize risk, and grow share price among investors The brand naming decision • Translate strategy into a positioning which will communicate the purpose of the merged business in a clear, compelling & differentiated manner to all stakeholders Future vision & purpose • Create a powerful new name(s) if needed • Design / evolve logo and brand identity in a way that will communicate the strategy and signal positive change to all stakeholders Brand creation • Define how the merged businesses will go-to-market with their products & services, aligning the brands & naming system in a way that will do most to drive sales & margins with customers Portfolio integration • Develop a roll-out plan to implement the new strategy, specifying investment levels, timing & interim stages, and how success should be measured Execution• Quantify the financial impact of alternative brand strategy scenarios • Provide a facts & figures based rationale for recommendations Financial impact Customer value proposition • Explain the benefits which the merger brings to reassure & retain existing customers, acquire new ones, and grow share Employee value proposition • Engage & energize employees, and build allegiance to the merged company
  • 7. 7 There is No One Right Answer 7 + + + + - + + New brand
  • 8. Bringing it to life a case study
  • 9. The financial upside / downside impact of the naming decision was significant Revenues without brand Upside from brand Pro-forma total revenues Total RevenuesRevenuesdriven by brand Remaining revenues Revenue upside potential ($B) Revenues at risk ($B) 9
  • 10. Corporate brand naming scenarios were analyzed 1. 2. 3. 4. New Name 10 CORPORATE BRAND SCENARIOS
  • 11. Using a new brand will deliver the most value by allowing: • Repositioning as the market shaper • Creating a best-in-class brand Using the DuPont brand will negatively impact financial value: • The incremental value from a new brand is 1/3 higher than the best scenario involving DuPont + Pioneer 4 6 8 9 11 As-Is Scenario 1A Scenario 1B (DuPont) (DuPont + Pioneer) Scenario 2 (Dow) Scenario 3 (Pioneer) Scenario 4 (New Brand) Incremental Brand Value +$XB $ (billions) ESTIMATED BRAND VALUE BY SCENARIO Recommendation Develop a new corporate brand for the new agricultural company X X X X X X 11
  • 12. Corporate brand Business-level brands Product brands Trademarks Seed company brands AgCo - The opportunity Clarify, simplify and unify the brand strategy to signal the strength of the combined portfolio 12
  • 13. 13 Expectations for a future agriculture industry leader • Global – able to manage product flows across shifting geographies, trade flows, crops, weather patterns, etc. • Integrated – able to offer a variety of solutions (CP, Seed, Tech and Advice) in a single package • A technology company – both IT & tech (able to harness technology to make big data happen for farmers) • A biotech company – leading the way in product innovation • A partner – working down the value chain with all industry participants • A global citizen – working with governments and NGOs to find ways of making agriculture answer the needs of all • AND, with all this, a relationship business, attuned to adapting every solution to local farmer needs
  • 15. 15 Food is the most basic human need, the engine of life, and the prerequisite for progress. The agriculture which produces it is the foundational industry, the springboard for economic growth and the development of society. We bring our global presence, depth of knowledge and diverse resources so that farms and farmers flourish everywhere, moving our world forward. We are growing progress. Transformation: We will harness our heritage and knowledge, continuously accelerating our innovation, to transform and advance agriculture in ways unthought-of today Responsibility: We are contributing to responsible agriculture that will use resources wisely, conserve diversity and enrich the land, ensuring food security and safety for future generations, across the developed and developing world Food System: We are connecting the dots across the value chain, collaborating tirelessly with all its participants – from farmers and distributors to manufacturers and retailers – to optimize the food supply and unlock hidden value for all Serving the Industry: Our role is a humble one – to serve and support our customers and partners, using our knowledge and resources to enhance the livelihoods of those who produce and those who consume Radical Openness: We are dedicated to integrity in agriculture, creating transparency and understanding among decision-makers and consumers, restoring a sense of pride and purpose, moving agriculture confidently forward to the future Growing Progress Our positioning
  • 16. 16 Name reveal… CORTEVA • A name which tells a story • A name which communicates our Positioning and Purpose • “Core” suggests ”core” or “heart” of the earth • “Teva” is an ancient word, which fits our 14000 year-old industry. It comes from an ancient Hebrew word which means “everything nature” • Works well in all our key languages • Is completely different from anything else in the category • Sounds strong--hard beginning and ending consonants (“c” and “v”)
  • 18. 18
  • 19. 19 For Integration Planning PurposesOnly – Subject to Dow-DuPont Confidentiality Agreement dated November 24, 2015 Employee Brand – Growers of What’s Next
  • 20. Messaging for all key stakeholders 20
  • 21. Responsibility strategy An overall responsibility strategy was developed for the company, around the idea of socially responsible food. Climate change was identified as the priority platform for the company, given agriculture’s significant impact on GHG (12.5% of world-wide emissions) Results Actions: • Innovative technologies that allow for carbon-mitigation • Development of crop management techniques that contribute to carbon capture Events: • Showcase the CEO • Highlight initiatives Corteva is seen as a leader in pushing the agriculture industry to address climate change 21
  • 24. Bringing it to life a case study
  • 26. 27 Research showed that brand matters Consumer Decision Drivers Innovative approaches to insurance Recommended by friends & family Been around a long time Well-known brand Lowest cost policies Cares about me Financially stable company Knowledgeable and friendly agents Simple claims processing Easy to buy Excellent customer service Covers everything I expect Best reputation Highest quality Easy to understand Peace of mind Good value Policies that meet my needs Brand-related Cost-related Service-related Product-related
  • 27. 28 Many brand naming & architecture options were analyzed Option 1: Globe Life unitary brand Option 3: Globe Life brand endorsement Option 2: Globe Life cobrand Option 4: Globe Life + American Income Life Option 6: New brand Option 5: Channel branding strategy Liberty National Globe Life Globe Life | Liberty NationalGlobe Life Globe Life + American Income Life Globe Life + Existing Agency brand New brand
  • 28. 29 The financial impact of each was quantified $- $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4 Scenario 5 Scenario 6 NPV Projected Margin from Net Sales Attributed to Brand ($M) Globe Life unitary brand Globe Life cobrand Globe Life brand endorsement Hybrid - Globe Life + AIL brand Channel branding strategy New brand
  • 29. 30 Option Rationale Outcome 1. Globe Life unitary brand • Easiest way to creates a strong national brand • Greater recognition of Globe Life benefits all businesses • Potential to create significant value, at moderate risk • Increases the effectiveness of marketing investment • Easier for investors to understand breadth of portfolio • Has the potential to be implemented short-term leaving a window open for later changes, if needed Globe Life unitary brand was selected as the final destination The decision was to transition to a Globe Life unitary brand
  • 30. 31 A new brand narrative You wake up every morning with your family on your mind. You fight through rivers of traffic and spend all day, every day, on the job so that they can have a better life than the one you’ve had. It’s important to you to provide a legacy of strong financial security. Buying insurance seems like it could be a critical piece of building that legacy, but it’s such an intimidating process. All the different options and the complexity and jargon of the policies can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it. Not to mention, it’s expensive. For the ones who keep America going everyday, running our factories, keeping us safe, and caring for our families, it feels like insurance companies just don’t have people like you in mind. All working families want is a simple policy that fits their needs at a reasonable price. It shouldn’t be so hard to find one. Globe Life understands what you’re going through. We level the playing field in the insurance industry. We know that working families have the same hopes, dreams, and aspirations as everyone else, but go about achieving them in their own ways. Your insurance should reflect that. We provide insurance solutions centered around the way you live. They’re easy to understand and priced to accommodate your budget. By offering quality, affordable insurance policies, Globe Life allows working families to face the unexpected from a position of strength. And having that protection makes all the difference in the world. If the unforeseen strikes, you don’t have to worry about your bills getting paid or the lights staying on. You won’t have to make tradeoffs on essentials like your children’s school supplies or the food on your table. Our policies provide a boost to keep you afloat in times of crisis. Knowing you’re protected, you can focus on what’s most important: building on the progress you’ve made through the years so your family can create an even better future moving forward. That’s a legacy you can be proud of.
  • 31. 32 Brand house 32 BRAND PURPOSE Help working class families achieve financial protection from adverse circumstances. BRAND POSITIONING Globe Life provides quality, affordable insurance policies to working families, giving them the ability to face the unexpected from a position of strength. BIG IDEAL Democratizing Insurance TAGLINE Make Tomorrow Better. BRAND VOICE Straightforward Approachable Confident Comfortable STAKEHOLDERS Agency Owners Agents Consumers Investment Community BRAND ATTRIBUTES Easy Accessible Optimistic Dependable BUSINESSES Captive AgentsDirect-to-Consumer General Agents BRAND NARRATIVE You wake up every morning with your family on your mind. You fight through rivers of traffic and spend all day, every day, on the job so that they can have a better life than the one you’ve had. It’s important to you to provide a legacy of strong financial security. Buying insurance seems like it could be a critical piece of building that legacy, but it’s such an intimidating process. All the different options and the complexity and jargon of the policies can be overwhelming if you’re not used to it. Not to mention, it’s expensive. For the ones who keep America going everyday, running our factories, keeping us safe, and caring for our families, it feels like insurance companies just don’t have people like you in mind. All working families want is a simple policy that fits their needs at a reasonable price. It shouldn’t be so hard to find one. Globe Life understands what you’re going through. We level the playing field in the insurance industry. We know that working families have the same hopes, dreams, and aspirations as everyone else, but go about achieving them in their own ways. Your insurance should reflect that. We provide insurance solutions centered around the way you live. They’re easy to understand and priced to accommodate your budget. By offering quality, affordable insurance policies, Globe Life allows working families to face the unexpected from a position of strength. And having that protection makes all the difference in the world. If the unforeseen strikes, you don’t have to worry about your bills getting paid or the lights staying on. You won’t have to make tradeoffs on essentials like your children’s school supplies or the food on your table. Our policies provide a boost to keep you afloat in times of crisis. Knowing you’re protected, you can focus on what’s most important: building on the progress you’ve made through the years so your family can create an even better future moving forward. That’s a legacy you can be proud of. 1 2 3 REASONS TO BELIEVE • Policies are simple, straightforward • Explained in everyday language with no jargon • Policies that anyone can afford • People available by phone or by internet chat to answer any questions 24/7 • For over a century, we’ve been securing the financial futures of working class families helping them to thrive and grow • High quality coverage you can count on • Policies that cover a wide variety of needs
  • 33. 34 Current state Corporate brand Business brands Step 1 (Year 1-2) Globe Life | Liberty National Globe Life | United American Globe Life | Family Heritage Globe Life Globe Life | American Income Life Globe Life Step 2 (Year 3-4) Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life | American Income Life Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life Step 3 (Year 5+) Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life Globe Life Transition strategy
  • 34. 35
  • 35. 36 Transition underway Corporate brand launched Brand transitions in progress
  • 36. 37 Key considerations • The future strategy for the merged company • Brand architecture for the merged business • Brand transition plan • Whether the acquiring company’s corporate name should be changed • Whether the acquired brand will be retained in some capacity or not • Financial impact of different brand strategy & architecture options • The operational & cost implications of changing names • How the product portfolios will be aligned & branded • How products should be named
  • 37. 38 Future Vision Brand Architecture Integration Strategy What is the future strategy for the company and what are the implications for brand architecture? How similar is the business of the acquired company to that of the core business? How much customer cross- over is there? What role will the acquired business play in the future strategy of the company? In a post-COVID-19 world, will an increased desire for trust impact the equity and value of each brand? How well is each brand equipped to ride the tide of future trends? Is this a one-off transaction, or will there be more? How do the brand perceptions and attributes of the acquired brand and the corporate masterbrand compare? How much equity does each brand have overall? How much value is each creating? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each brand overall, by business, by audience & by geography? How does each brand’s performance benchmark against competitors? Where does each have differentiation and a competitive advantage What are the implications for evolution of the corporate brand positioning & narrative? Is there a case for changing the corporate name following the acquisition(s)? Which is the best option for the architecture model? A house of brands strategy? Migrating the acquired brand to the corporate brand? Acquired brand endorsed by corporate brand? How are different brand architecture options likely to impact on revenues, profits and enterprise value? What is the downside and upside of eliminating the acquired brand? What are the implications for different parts of the business? E.g. US vs. international? Different audiences? Different product / service segments? How do we bring the product portfolios together from a brand perspective? What organizing principle should we be using to group our products & services? What are the implications for product rationalization / rebranding? What are the implications for naming & nomenclature? What should the timing be for the new brand architecture roll-out? Are any interim stages required? What are the implications for brand visual identity? How should we be talking about the benefits of the merged business to investors and analysts, to customers, to employees of each company? Questions to tackle 38