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Market Horizons™ Report Contents Executive Market Briefing Marketplace Characteristics Market Drivers, Issues & Trends Market Analysis & Future Outlook Supplier Environment This section provides an overview and detailed analysis of the Market Analysis and Future Outlook for Real-time Automation and Controls (RTAC) in the North American Water/Wastewater Utilities Marketplace for the period 2002-2007. . Market forecasts are provided with successively more detail, starting with overall market values and concluding with annual numbers of opportunities and expenditures for projects in each category. PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Market Analysis & Future Outlook Current Market Assessment Market Outlook Synopsis General Market Outlook System Solutions Outlook Field Data Devices Outlook PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Current Market Assessment Market Perspective “You don't take technologies to market, you take products to market. A technology reaches the marketplace if it supports a product that provides utility and value." - Alberto Leon-Garcia, IEEE Fellow & Professor, University of Toronto PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Current Market Assessment Market Composition & Direction Slowed pace of change in structure & composition Privatization models over-promised and under-delivered Last round of M&A activity still being digested/rationalized Recession depleted municipal tax funding for most projects Still trying to digest and respond to new security mandates EPA funds for vulnerability assessments have been depleted Utilities view security as an un-funded mandate Pending legislation is mostly for security education and preparedness training; no specific funding for RTAC improvements is apparent Earlier (2000-2002) pace of M&A activity has slowed substantially Privatization in re-evaluation stage (benefits not being realized) Atlanta canceled privatization contract with United Water (Suez) New Orleans pulled the plug on its 3-year privatization initiative; unable to obtain 3 qualified bids for project on 2nd RFP after earlier RFP failed to produce any compliant bids and were all rejected PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Current Market Assessment Market Values & Growth Market rebound in 2003, but issues linger: Continued utility spending restraints… Sustainability of economic recovery remains uncertain Budgetary & funding uncertainties (especially for municipal utilities) Utility regulation, realignment and redefinition Ongoing utility mergers, acquisitions & divestitures Some privatization reversals; fewer new initiatives Largely un-funded yet pervasive security mandates evolving Supplier challenges… Intensified price competition (with slow recovery expected) Further pressure for continued product standardization Diminishing numbers of very large projects Many large projects on hold pending economic recovery PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Current Market Assessment Project Opportunities: System Solutions Substantially all of the largest utilities now have some type of SCADA and/or PAS system in place Many projects have been upgrades & expansions to legacy installations during 2002-2003 recession A large portion of enhancement projects are sole-sourced Moderate growth in numbers of large ($1.5M+) projects, but still concentrated among a relatively small number of utilities Increasing numbers of smaller projects (especially among Municipal Utilities) gaining momentum Some “push up” from lower price range into $100K-$350K range will augment growth as mid-sized utilities strive for improved functionality and more sophisticated capabilities Also “push down” from higher price ranges into $750K-$1.5M range as product standardization continues PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Current Market Assessment Project Opportunities: FDDs Field Data Devices (FDDs) PLCs continue to displace RTUs as FDD of choice due to: Standardization Simplicity (Ladder Logic Legacy) Perceived lower costs than for RTU/DCS equipment mainly due to modular design and electrical supply house availability Upgrades & expansions to legacy installations during recession funded mainly from O&M budgets RTUs remain popular for wastewater lift station monitoring and water distribution pump stations PLCs preference increasing for plant & process applications Increasing numbers of low-end units as smaller utilities enter RTAC user market in increasing numbers PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Market Outlook Synopsis System Solutions Opportunity Outlook Good project opportunity growth (7-10% CAGR) in ≤$100K & ≤$350K ASP ranges; heavily driven by upgrades and new entry-level buyers Annual market expenditures slightly more modest (4-9%) but still good Projects in higher ASP ranges ($750K->$5M+) will be mainly for large MUNIs and other utilities serving populations of 100,000 or more Project opportunities escalate in 2004-07 as economy recovers Average Selling Price (ASP) Outlook Flat to slightly down across most ASP ranges; any increases will be nominal Market Value Outlook Good growth (3-8% CAGR; 2003-07 across most ASP ranges), driven extensively by increasing numbers of small system procurements and more $1.5-$5M projects for plant modernization & upgrades PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Market Outlook Synopsis Field Data Devices (FDDs) Opportunity Outlook Best growth opportunity (largest numbers of projects) among mid-sized FDDs (≥$3.5K ≤$7.5K); most involving at east some process automation FDDs in higher ASP ranges (≥$7.5K-$3M+) will be mainly for in-plant process automation and/or main line pump/filtration apps Average Selling Price (ASP) Outlook Flat to slightly down across all ASP ranges, especially at low end Market Value Outlook Good growth (3-8% CAGR; 2003-07) across middle ($3.5K-$7.5K) ASP ranges, representing mainstream RTAC-FDD market Anticipated “push down” from upper ASP ranges augmenting growth in lower ranges (e.g., ≤$1K & $1K-2K ASP) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Outlook Systems Composition & Contributions Systems segment components: SCADA PAS Hybrid Systems Includes all host hardware, software, engineering and integration Excludes all Field Data Devices PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Outlook WWMS-RTAC Market Values Good overall Systems market growth at 5.1% CAGR (based on market value) 2002-2007 Systems Market Value: 5.3% CAGR is driven extensively by influx of smaller utilities becoming RTAC buyers and larger utilities making incremental upgrades and enhancements to legacy installations. FDD Market Value: 4.4% CAGR is driven by the same factors as for Systems (above) plus increasing requirements for better/faster data acquisition stemming from Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act provisions. PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile WWMS-RTAC Market Values (All Segments) Annual Expenditures ($ Millions) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Outlook WWMS-RTAC Opportunities (All Segments) Systems opportunities will see moderate but steady growth at 5.3% CAGR (2002-2007) Best growth will be in the 2 lower ASP ranges (<$100K & $100K-$350K). 9.9% CAGR in $1.5M-$5M range is mainly due to the relatively small number of systems in range Highest range ($5M+) will remain relatively flat PAS & Hybrid systems in this range are primarily plant process automation systems No SCADA system opportunities projected in this range PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile Systems Project Opportunities & FDD Units Number of Opportunities* (*NOTE: Logarithmic Scale) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile Systems Composition & Contributions Annual Expenditures ($Millions) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile SCADA Systems Values Annual Expenditures ($Millions) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile SCADA Systems Opportunities Number of Opportunities Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile PAS Systems Values Annual Expenditures ($Millions) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile PAS Systems Opportunities Number of Opportunities Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile Hybrid Systems Values Annual Expenditures ($Millions) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile Hybrid Systems Opportunities Number of Opportunities Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Outlook FDD Composition & Contributions Field Data Device (FDD) segment includes all FDD hardware, software, engineering and integration, whether or not purchased as part of a system. Includes FDDs for Distribution & Control (e.g., water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, storage facilities, etc.) and Plant data acquisition and controls (e.g., pumping and filtration apparatus; chemical injection systems; digesters; etc.). Excludes communications media (e.g., radios, leased lines or other media costs) unless integral the FDD, such as embedded modems, radio links, etc.) and special panels or enclosures. PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile Field Data Device (FDD) Market Values Annual Expenditures ($ Millions) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile FDD Market Value Contributions Annual Expenditures ($Millions) PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

General Market Profile FDD Opportunities Number of Units PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile D&C FDD Market Values Annual Expenditures ($Thousands) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile D&C FDD Opportunities Number of Opportunities (Units) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile Plant FDD Market Values Annual Expenditures ($Thousands) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.

Detailed Market Profile Plant FDD Opportunities Number of Opportunities (Units) Average Selling Price Ranges PART 4: Market Analysis & Future Outlook Reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials without written permission is strictly forbidden.