https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Avient Wire _ Cable Industry Bulletin.pdf
Whether you are producing low voltage (LV),
medium voltage (MV), high voltage (HV), fiber optic,
photovoltaic, EV charging, or specialty aerospace
cables, our global portfolio of customizable
technologies and services can help you overcome
today’s challenges for a successful tomorrow.
DURABILITY
Extended Life, Chemical Resistance,
High & Low Temperature Performance,
Flexibility, UV Stability, Tensile Strength
SOLUTIONS: Cross-Linkable Formulations,
UV & Light Blocking Additives,
High-Temperature Crosslinked Formulations
REGULATORY SPECIFICATIONS
Quality Assurance, UL, CSA, CPR Compliant
SOLUTIONS: Flame Retardants & Compliant Colorants,
Product Authentication Technologies,
Flame Retardant Engineered Polymers,
LSFOH Flame Retardant Formulations
PROCESSING EFFICIENCY
Reduced Part Weight, High Extrusion Speeds,
Ambient Curing
SOLUTIONS: Cross-Linkable Formulations,
Chemical Foaming Agents & Additives,
Processing Enhancement Additives,
IMPROVED SAFETY
Flame Performance, Property Protection,
Heat & Chemical Resistance
SOLUTIONS: Flame Retardant Engineered Polymers,
Wire & Cable Colorants, Antimicrobial Additives,
POWER CABLES
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/colorant-chromatics-crosslinked-formulations
DURABILITY & AESTHETICS
Extended Life, High Material Flexibility, Chemical Resistance,
UV Stability, Tensile Strength, Laser Markable Colors
Colorants for Wire & Cable, UV & Light Blocking Additives,
Antimicrobial Additives, Laser Marking Additives
FIRE SAFETY
Flame & Fire Performance, Low Dripping,
Property Protection,
Heat & Chemical Resistance
SOLUTIONS: Flame Retardant Additives,
REGULATORY SPECIFICATIONS
BEAD, UL, CSA, and CPR Compliant,
Quality Assurance
SOLUTIONS: Engineered Fiber Products,
Flame Retardants & Compliant Colorants,
Product Authentication Technologies,
LOW SMOKE & FUME NON-HALOGEN (LSFOH)
High Flame Retardancy, Low Smoke, Fume,
Corrosiveness & Toxicity, Smoke Mitigation
SOLUTIONS: LSFOH Flame Retardant Formulations,
Non-Halogenated FR Additives
DATA
CABLES
SPEED & EFFICIENCY
Faster Deployment, Lower Labor & Manufacturing Cost,
High Extrusion Speeds
SOLUTIONS: Chemical Foaming Agents & Additives,
Processing Enhancement Additives, Laser Marking Additives,
Water Blocking & Absorbing Yarn, Ripcords for Fiber Optic Cable
ELECTRIC & THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Low-Dielectric Performance, FEP Alternative,
Data Integrity, Data Performance
Flame Retardants & Compliant Colorants,
LIGHTWEIGHTING
Dielectric Strength Members,
Weight Reduction
SOLUTIONS:
Chemical Foaming Agents & Additives,
Synthetic Fiber Strength Members,
Water Blocking & Absorbing Yarn
HIGH-TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS
Pre-Colored Formulations, Laser Markable Colors,
Standard & Custom Colors, Conductivity
SOLUTIONS: High-Temperature Colorants & Pre-colored Solutions,
High Temperature Marking Inks, Colorants & Additives,
Conductive High-Temperature Formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates
https://www.avient.com/products/printing-and-marking-inks/colorant-chromatics-marking-inks
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/colorant-chromatics-conductive-formulations-0
POWER CABLES
Cross-Linkable Formulations
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Formulations
Colorant Chromatics™ Crosslinked Formulations
UV & Light Blocking Performance
UV & Light Blocking Additives
ECCOH™ LSFOH UV Formulations
Chemical Foaming Agents & Additives
Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Processing Enhancement Additives Cesa™ Processing Additives
Cesa™ Laser Additives
Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology
Flame Retardants & Compliant Colorants
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants
Product Authentication Technologies Cesa™ Percept™ Authentication Technologies
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Formulations
Wire & Cable Colorants OnColor™ Colorants for Wire & Cable
Antimicrobial Additives Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
Electrical Performance Additives Electrical Performance Additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-xlpe-cross-linkable-polyethylene-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/eccoh-xl-cross-linkable-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/colorant-chromatics-crosslinked-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/excelite-chemical-foaming-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/laser-marking-additives/colorant-chromatics-uv-laser-marking-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ul-94-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-xlpe-cross-linkable-polyethylene-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/eccoh-xl-cross-linkable-solutions
DATA CABLES
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame Retardant Formulations
UV & Light Blocking Performance
UV & Light Blocking Additives
ECCOH™ LSFOH UV Formulations
Chemical Foaming Agents & Additives
Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
Processing Enhancement Additives Cesa™ CTR Additives
Cesa™ Laser Additives
Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology
Ripcords for Fiber Optic Cable Fiber-Line™ Ripcords
Water Blocking & Absorbing Yarn Swellcoat™ Water Blocking & Absorbing Yarn
Flame Retardants & Compliant Colorants
Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives
OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants
Product Authentication Technologies Cesa™ Percept™ Authentication Technologies
Engineered Fiber Products Fiber-Line™ Engineered Fibers
Synthetic Fiber Strength Members Fiber-Line™ Synthetic Fiber Strength Members
Antimicrobial Additives Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
Colorants for Wire & Cable OnColor™ Colorants for Wire & Cable
Cesa™ Conductive Additives
Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives
LSFOH Flame Retardant Formulations ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations
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DATA CABLES
Non-Halogenated FR Additives Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives
Colorants & Additives
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives
OnColor™ Colorants for Wire & Cable
High-Temperature Colorants &
Pre-Colored Solutions
Colorant Chromatics™ ECTFE/ETFE Colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ FEP Colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ PEEK and PEI-Siloxane (SILTEM™ resin)
Colorants & Pre-colored Solutions
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA/MFA Colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ PVDF Colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ Reinforced Formulations
High-Temperature Marking Inks Colorant Chromatics™ Marking Inks
Conductive High-Temperature Formulations Colorant Chromatics™ Conductive Formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-sy-foamable-flame-retardant-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/excelite-chemical-foaming-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-ctr-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/laser-marking-additives/colorant-chromatics-uv-laser-marking-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ul-94-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/electrical-performance-additives/cesa-conductive-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-stat-antistatic-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-ectfe/etfe-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-fep-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/colorant-chromatics-peek-and-pei-siloxane-colorants-pre-colored-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-pfa/mfa-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-pvdf-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/colorant-chromatics-reinforced-formulations-0
https://www.avient.com/products/printing-and-marking-inks/colorant-chromatics-marking-inks
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/colorant-chromatics-conductive-formulations-0
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
We kept
safety first, used service as our timeless diff erentiator, and executed
our proven four-pillar strategy.
lobal product development, quality and service also
require world-class facilities and infrastructure to
produce materials, and we invest accordingly.
port | 2019
ur community service work extends well beyond our
important clean-up eff orts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
Conventionally-Marketed Products Growth
2017-2022
Sustainability-Marketed Products Conventionally-Marketed Products
Sustainably-marketed products account for 1/5 of the market share ... yet deliver 1/3 of growth
9%
4%
CAGR
Source: NY Stern School of Business 2023
MAKING RECYCLABILITY COMMITMENTS
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100% recyclable,
compostable or
reusable packaging
35% recycled
content for all plastic
30% recycled
content by 2030
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
20% renewable and
recycled plastics by 2025
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
To source 100% recycled
or renewable resources
25% recycled content
80% of waste recycled
back into Nike products
and other goods by 2025
25% recycled
content by 2025
100% recyclable,
compostable or reusable
BRAND-SPECIFIC RECYCLED CONTENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
x …the entire DASANI
product lineup will be
made from
recycled plastic.
Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service
helps me achieve this objective… The Redken launch would not have been possible
without this service.”
Plastics Pact
Post-Consumer Recycle (PCR)
Color Predictive Tool
Innovation Award, Winner:
Product Technology Innovation, Winner:
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
Additive for
Enhanced Recycling
Innovation Award, Finalist:
Product Technology Innovation, Finalist:
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
Service Innovation
Enables Quality Recycle
Product Innovation
Enables PCR Claims + Low CO2
Product Innovation
Protects Quality Recycle
…are Growing at Twice the Rate as
Conventional ProductsSustainably-Branded Products…
Consumers
Are demanding
recyclability and eco-
conscious products
Governments
Are mandating changes
through legislation, taxes,
and regional accords
STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE DRIVES DEMAND
For Sustainable Products From Sustainable Companies
Brand Owners
Have committed to ambitious
goals to achieve
sustainability metrics
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SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
8-12%
Long Term
Growth
18
46
2023 2032
Global Offshore Annual
Wind Installations
(in Gigawatts)
2022 2030
Medical Plastics
Market Size
(in $Billions)
12% CAGR
3% CAGR
Recycled
Virgin
Growing Demand for
Recycled Content
Avient Sustainable
Solutions
11% CAGR
8% CAGR
Sources: McKinsey, Bloomberg, Grand View Research
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Increasing the use
of recycled content
Reducing weight to
lower fuel consumption
2022 SALESDESCRIPTION
$340M
$310M
$525M
OUTCOMES
Enabling customers to
advance the circular economy
Shrinking carbon footprint
and decreasing emissions
Making our planet a better
place for all
Using fewer natural resources;
protecting human life
$1,175MTOTAL SALES
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
AVIENT IS WELL-POSITIONED
A Clean House
Avient holds leading ratings on
ESG matters of importance to
customers, countries, and
key stakeholders
Leading Portfolio
Our formulation expertise and materials
are meeting the unique sustainability
needs of our customers around the world
in endless applications
8-12% Long-Term Growth RateAvient’s Sustainable Solutions
Investing in Innovation
85% of our opportunity funnel is
directed at sustainable solutions
addressing unmet customer needs
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ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
• Transformative acquisitions
combined with divestitures of
more cyclical businesses have
improved margins over 400 bps
since 2018
• 20% long-term margin goal to be
driven by key growth drivers, with
sustainable solutions playing a
meaningful role
5.4%
11.5%
16.0%
17.3%
20% 20.0%
2006 2018 2023E Recovery Growth
Drivers
Strategic
Objective
20%+
+1%+
+3%+
Community Service
7x Safer
than Industry Average
World-Class Safety
Leadership Development
Over $19 million
raised since 2007
Diversity & Inclusion
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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• 6% annualized long-term sales growth leveraging
sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare, and
emerging regions
• Expand EBITDA margins to 20%
• Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of
10% and 15%
• Maintain asset-light, 80% free cash flow conversion
profile and be valued as a specialty formulator
• Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture
LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES
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Wrap Up and Q + A
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
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Investor Deck_9_19_23 v4_WEBSITE_GAAP.pdf
2023 SR Non-GAAP Rec v3
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/avient-human-rights-position-statement-updated-july-2021.pdf
We define child labor as services by anyone under the age of 16 and, if local law is more
restrictive than our policy, we will comply with the more restrictive local law.
Our
disclosures are located at:
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ca-transparency-act-disclosure
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/europe-modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-
statement
We reinforce Our Commitment to human rights, as set forth above, throughout our organization by
incorporating and reflecting these principles in organizational policies, training programs, and our
governance management framework.
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ca-transparency-act-disclosure
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/europe-modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement
https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/europe-modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking-statement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/supplier-code-of-conduct.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Jefferies%2520Conf%2520w%2520Non%2520GAAP%252008%252012%25202014.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability
and cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation.
The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
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2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 66% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
(Est. in 2012)
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Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
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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
*Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day
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Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.8 million shares in
Q2 2014
Repurchased 8.2 million
shares since early 2013
11.8 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
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PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability
and cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation
S&P 500
All time high of
$42.47
June 6th, 2014
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2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
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Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
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Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned manufacturing realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
S&P 500
All time high of
$39.55
May 13th, 2014
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2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid single digit revenue CAGR
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
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$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing, and
technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1
2014
Repurchased 6.4 million shares
since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for repurchase
under the current
authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
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Backup plans have been
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case of production site/line
disruption to ensure service
continuity to customers.
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental
pricing power and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
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Segment Highlights
POLYONE CORPORATION 22
2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion
At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks
Key Applications
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7% 17.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
United
States
48%
Europe
33%
Asia
12% Latin
America
5%
Canada
2%
Packaging
31%
Industrial
13%
B & C
11%
W & C
11%
Transportation
9%
Consumer
8%
Textiles
8%
Healtchare
6%
Appliances
2%
E & E
1%
POLYONE CORPORATION 23
2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7% 15.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Consumer
20% Transportation
19%
E & E
16%
W & C
15%
Healthcare
11% Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Appliances
3%
B & C
3%
United
States
49%
Europe
29%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
Key Applications
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2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
8-10%
0.3%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Transportation
33%
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
B & C
9%
Healthcare
7%
Consumer
5%
Appliances
3%
United
States
97%
Canada
3%
Key Applications
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2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3% 7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
11.6%
B & C
31%
Transportation
19%
W & C
16%
Industrial
13% Appliances
7%
Consumer
5%
Packaging
5%
E & E
3%
Healthcare
1%
United
States
79%
Canada
14%
Latin
America
5%
Asia
2%
Key Applications
POLYONE CORPORATION 26
2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion
At a Glance: Distribution
Key Suppliers
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6%
6.5-7.5%
6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
15%
53%
2006 3Q 2016
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Consumer
13%
E & E
6%
Appliances
6%
W & C
4%
Packaging
4%
B & C
4%
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Application Examples
POLYONE CORPORATION 28
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
POLYONE CORPORATION 29
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Durable, long-lasting
products stand up to the
most aggressive disinfectants
Minimize environmental
stress cracking and
discoloration
One of the broadest
medically approved polymer
and colorant portfolios
POLYONE CORPORATION 30
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
Replaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
Reduces both weight and cost
Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
POLYONE CORPORATION 31
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color development
and supply chain
Work across entire design process
from concept to commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors
and effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
POLYONE CORPORATION 32
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
POLYONE CORPORATION 33
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment enable
greater efficiency and productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
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Improve performance and reduce
cost through light-weighting,
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of
package at end of use
Shelf-life
extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat
resistance
Preservative Technology
POLYONE CORPORATION 35
Metal Replacement Solutions
Replaces metal in LED lighting
Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
Weight reduction
Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
POLYONE CORPORATION 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protection
Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of
applications
Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
Segment Highlights
At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks
At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
At a Glance: Distribution
Application Examples
Luxury Packaging�with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
Medical Device Housings�with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Printed Circuit Boards�with Thermally Conductive Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants�Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
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Metal Replacement Solutions
High-Barrier Packaging Containers