Investor Presentation

4/8/2002


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Table of Contents

Investor Presentation

Agenda

Safe Harbor Statement

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Historical Sales Growth & ROIC

Comparable Store Sales Growth (vs. prior year)

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Sales Channels (2001)

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We know what creates value

LESCO Strengths

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Lawn Care - Market Share

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Lawn Care - Service Centers

Golf - Market Share

Golf - Market Position

Golf — Store-on-Wheels®

Golf — Nationwide Presence

National Accounts

National Accounts

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Product Segmentation (2001)

Products - Fertilizer & Combination

Control Products

Turfgrass Seed

Equipment, Parts & Service

Pest Control Products

Merchandise, Golf Course Accessories & Irrigation

Sales Growth Opportunities

Organic Growth Opportunities

1. Realign Sales Model

Realign Sales Areas

2. Enhance Customer Loyalty & Satisfaction

3. Hub & Spoke

Other Organic Opportunities

Strategic Growth Opportunities

Service Center Locations

Stores-on-Wheels® Locations

Expansion Opportunities - Service Centers

Independent Marketer Program (IMP)

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Increase ROIC Opportunities

1. Improve Gross Margin

2. Leverage Expense Structure

3. Strategic Analysis of Invested Capital

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2002 Plan

Sales Growth & ROIC Goals

Questions & Answers

Author: LESCO ASSOCIATE