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PolyOne Innovation Day
InterContinental Hotel
New York, New York
May 29, 2014
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Forward-Looking Statements
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Christopher Murphy
Vice President, Research and Development
Chief Innovation Officer
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy
to recycle a pound of plastic
versus a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Decreasing
Dependence on
Fossil Fuels
Globalizing
and Localizing
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric
vehicles
Protecting the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Alignment with Megatrends
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Recent Innovations
Aligned with Megatrends
in Key End Markets and
2015 Goals
Robert M.
Nikrant
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Versaflex™ VDT Thermoplastic Elastomers
1) Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
John V.
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Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
POWDER
Hydrocerol
BIH PEAUFF Endo 140 160 140–150
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
Compound EMASAD Endo 140 200 135–145
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK EMA0766025 Endo 200 210 135–145
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
1480 EMA0766027 Endo-Exo 140 180 240–259
EVA, polyethylenes,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, PVC
Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
862 PLASAD Endo 140 160 10–20 • Sink mark removal
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
BIH-40-E PLASAF Endo 140 160 55–65
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
1004 PEAUFQ Endo 140 160 80–90 • Weight reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
CF-5-E PEASCF Endo 140 200 5–10 • Sink mark removal
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
1602 PRASAD Endo 140 200 50–60
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
PEA0820021 PEA0820021 Endo 140 200 25–35
Styrenes
Hydrocerol
PEA08200095 PEA0820095 Endo-Exo 140 180 100–120
PVC
Hydrocerol
ITP-820 PRAN698588 Endo 200 210 5–10 • Sink mark removal
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK-40-E PLASAH Endo 200 210 55–65
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
CT-3205-B OMA0698633 Endo 200 210 50–60
PLA
Hydrocerol
1135 PEAN698616 Exo 170 190 20–30 • Sink mark removal
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
8418M PHA0698418 Exo 170 190 50–60
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
141 PEASCH Exo 200 210 10–20 • Sink mark removal
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
1191 PRAN698433 Exo 200 210 55–65
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
NBA0820012 NBA0820012 Exo 240 260 25–35
Polyesters,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
XH-901 SAASCC Exo 240 260 30–40
Polycarbonate blends,
polycarbonate,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
1376-4 PRAN698541 Endo-Exo 200 210 90–100
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides, PVC
LIQUID
Excelite
FA-37 CC10212522 Endo-Exo 120 140 65–75 • Weight reduction/
WPC Polyethylene
Excelite
PF-1 CC01053625 Endo-Exo 120 140 55–65 • Weight reduction Vinyl
Excelite
FA-185 CC10303252 Endo 140 200 75–85 • Weight reduction
• Direct gas assist Polyolefin
Excelite
Foam PPRO CC10250288 Endo 160 200 50–60 • Weight reduction
• Warpage reduction Polypropylene
Excelite
FA-77 CC10232527 Endo-Exo 120 140 85–95 • Weight reduction/
WPC Polyethylene
Excelite
FA-108 CC10290626 Endo 180 200 55–65 • Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal Polyolefin
Excelite
FA-112 CC10313065 Endo 140 200 50-60 • Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal Polyolefin
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A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted
on our website at www.polyone.com.
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What We Do
Value
Formulation
Expertise Inputs
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
Driving customer value with specialty products & services
Service
InVisiOSM Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
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2016 Revenue ($3.3 Billion) by Segment
At a Glance
United
States
65%
Europe
12%
Canada
8%
Asia
8%
Latin
America
7%
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.13
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
2016 Revenue by Geography
2016 Revenue by End Market
Appliance
5%
Building &
Construction
11%
Consumer
11%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
12% Textiles
2%
Transportation
19%
Wire &
Cable
9%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Performance
Products &
Solutions
19%
PolyOne
Distribution
31%
Designed
Structures
& Solutions
11% Specialty
Engineered
Materials
16%
Color
Additives
and Inks
23%
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Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Annual Dividend*
Since 2011, we have returned nearly $850 million to shareholders
$150 million returned through dividends
$697 million returned through share repurchases
$697M
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
*Initiated in 2011
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2%
43%
79%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2016
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
Specialty OI $5M $87M $273M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Specialty =
ROS > 10%
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty Distribution
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2006 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.0% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.3% 20%+
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.1% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.4% 6.5 – 7.5%
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A -0.9% 8 – 10%
ROIC* 5.0% 12.9% 15%
Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
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2,883
2,538
2006 2016
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-12%
$103
$200
2006 2016
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+95%
$88
$317
2006 2016
Adjusted
Operating Profit ($M)
+263%
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$54
2006 2016
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
33%
2006 2016
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
12%
42%
2006 2016
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
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Primary Industries Served
2016 Revenue: $3.3 Billion
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Building &
Construction
11%
Appliance
5%
Industrial
15%
Wire & Cable
9%
Healthcare
11%
Consumer
11%
Packaging
12%
Transportation
19%
Focus End Markets
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Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants
Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
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Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
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Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
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PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
Target End Markets… Packaging
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Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Target End Markets… Consumer
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 1.2
million shares in Q4
2016
Repurchased 18.8
million shares since
early 2013
8.5 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 12.5% to
$0.54 per share,
representing the sixth
consecutive year of
dividend growth
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows:
2009* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 165.2
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — —
Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 35.5
Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (20.7)
Adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 180.0
Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.13
Adjusted operating income is calculated as follows:
2006* 2016
Operating income $ 233.6 $ 281.9
Special items (1) (39.1) 35.3
Joint venture equity earnings (107.0) 0.0
Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 317.2
* Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation
1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from
personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation
costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or
disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other
such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.