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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:
Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships
with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our
earnings;
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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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 and employee productivity goals;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
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.
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 24
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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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
10%
Electrical &
11%
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
52%
69%
13%
7% Asia
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $60M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
$0.44
$0.46
$0.40
$0.45
$0.50
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
Adjusted EPS growth despite
unfavorable foreign exchange and
market dynamics
• Ex. currency, EPS grew 10.5%
+5%
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
16.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12-16%
16.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2.7%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 5.9%
6-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
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PolyOne Corporation Page 24
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
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 Page 32
Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
organoleptic properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
10%
Electrical &
11%
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
52%
69%
13%
7% Asia
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 67%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $124M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
$0.19
$0.26 $0.30
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
Adjusted EPS
Q2 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Color Additives & Inks
operating margin reaches record
level of 18.2%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials operating margin grew 240
basis points year-over-year to 14.4%
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 25% per year
since 2010
$13 $14
$24
$31
$38 $40
$10
$30
$50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$12 $13 $13
$15
$19
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
17.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
36%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
15.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
33%
19%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.5% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q2 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
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PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
114 trained Black Belts
222 trained Green Belts
140 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
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 Page 33
Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
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Diverse
technology portfolio
Commercial excellence,
financial rigor & prudence
Culture of
safety and sustainability
FOUNDATIONAL
STRENGTHS
Unwavering customer focus
Global reach with a local touch
Innovation
Digital
for Operational Excellence
and Growth
Leadership, talent
STRATEGIC
DRIVERS
OUR
PURPOSE
Innovator of materials solutions to help our customers
succeed, while enabling a sustainable world
STRATEGIC
APPROACH
Intersecting high growth markets and
secular trends with our technologies to
create product platforms of scale
Catalyze the core
Build new platforms of scale
GROWING
AT GDP+
GROWING
AT 10% PLUS CAGR
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Redesigning organizations & compensation to drive strategy
Compensation
• Designed a new
compensation plan
directly to
our strategy execution
Colors,
and Inks
Specialty
R&D
Research and
Development
New business
development
& marketing excellence
• New SVP hired
• Reorganized under a single global leadership
eliminated structure and complexity
“play to win”
focused organizations for growth vectors
up front
• New CTO hired
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Strong and committed team leading the change
Leslie Sequeira
Chief Information Officer
SVP and
Chief Financial Officer
Joel Rathbun
SVP
Mergers & Acquisitions
SVP and President
Color, Additives and Inks
SVP and President
Specialty Engineered
Amy Sanders
SVP, General Counsel
and Secretary
Kyle Rose
VP, Corporate
Communications
John Midea
SVP, Global Ops and
Process Improvement
Kristen Gajewski
SVP and Chief
Human Resources
Officer
ALSO HERE
TODAY
Phil Clark
SVP and
Chief Technology Officer
ALSO HERE
TODAY
Mike Irwin
SVP, New Business
Development and
Marketing Excellence
Color,
Additives
and Inks
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Solutions provider of
customized color and functionality
to enhance and improve polymers
Color, Additives and Inks – an overview
34%
37%21%
8%
US, Canada
Europe,
Middle East,
Africa
Latin
America
$2.0B
• Differentiate and enhanced aesthetic appeal
of our customers’ products
• Enable sustainability through our solutions
• Safeguard and preserve packaged contents
• Extend product shelf life
KEY E N D MARKETS
PACKAGING CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION
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Our value
we know color
color designs
completed annually
400,000
color formulations
manufacturing footprint
in industry
550
commercial resources
globally serving locally
we are global we innovate
18,000
sustainable solutions
broadest portfolio in industry
14,500
additives solutions
and growing
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Portfolio of CAI solutions
Solid
Colorants
Liquid
Recycling solutions
Barrier enhancements
Surface modifiers
Plastisol
Water-based
Bio-based
Silicone dispersion
Vinyl formulations
Specialty coatings
Advanced dispersionsScreen printing inks
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CAI sales growth
faster response to
customer needs
tailored to local
needs...globally
enhance service
with digital tools
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Personalized, self-administered
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CAI PORTFOLIO
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• Regulatory compliance
• Reliable material quality and
uninterrupted supply
• Supply chain risk mitigation
• Global reach
$6B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION
• ISO 13485 accredited sites
• Globally approved raw material
portfolio
• Strict change management
• Global supply
Auto injectors Syringes Inhalers
OTHER
APPLICATONS
• In-vitro diagnostics
• Remote monitoring
• Pharma packaging
• Catheters
• Medical equipment
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• Reducing material and
energy usage
• Achieving sustainability goals
and objectives
• Improved product performance,
structural integrity
$5B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION
• Best-in-class additives for
a wide range of polymer
processing temperatures
• Design services to simulate
foaming and mold designs
TransportationWood plastic
composite decking
Bottles and
food packaging
Building and
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• Regulatory restrictions with the removal of PFAS in multiple end markets
• Major retailers requiring PFAS content declaration from suppliers
• Enhanced plastic properties, aesthetics and processability
• Specialized functionalities making plastics a safe option
in demanding applications
$8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
OTHER
APPLICATONS
• Electrical connectors
• Labware
• Food contact
appliances
Flexible film Artificial turf Food storage,
oil containers
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Free cash flow use
2020– 2024 est.
30%
37%
6%27%
Debt
paydown
Dividend
payments
Share
buybacks
M&A,
other
15% CAGR
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Disciplined capital allocation
PRIORITIZATION AND PHILOSHOPY
Capex Expected annual spend between 3-5% of revenue to
support investment in organic growth
Dividends Increasing each year with underlying earnings growth
Debt pay down Target net debt to adjusted EBITDA less than 2.5x
Share repurchases Opportunistic buy backs
M&A De-emphasized in near term; complement organic growth strategy
with M&A over time, as needed
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Avient is a compelling investment thesis
Ability to adapt & pivot to deliver results
highly motivated team with track record of
operational and commercial excellence
Global reach with local touch
customer-centric focus across continents and cultures
to serve locally and win globally
Innovation
differentiation by hybridizing technologies
to create platforms at scale
aligned to high growth market segments
and secular trends
MARGIN EXPANSION
and sustainable growth
ORGANIC GROWTH
complemented by M&A over time
as needed
Strong CASH GENERATION
and EXECUTION
Broad customer base and
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and
presented in accordance with GAAP.
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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 ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain
relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such
businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
• 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks; 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.
V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
10%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
8
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
“Where we were” “Where we are”
ROIC** 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 12.1%
Performance Products
& Solutions 4.3% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
**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
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
680130
153
504
618
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 28%
+ 18%
+ 23%
Generating opportunities
35% more sales calls
25% more marketing campaigns
1,000 new customers, expanding
customer base by 5%
$1.0B increase in new opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
8% reduction of average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
20% more prospecting calls
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
21
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
Inside sales/digital revenue
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 12
P O L Y O N E
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+34%
$3.0 billion
$4.0 billion
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 14
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
38%
$20
$52
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 15
Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 16
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
6
2 1
15 4
10
11
4
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 17
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 18
Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 19
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed
LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 20
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
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Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
Low EH&S
risk profile
New and
complementary
technologies
Leverage our
global footprint
Strong
customer
relationships
Foundational
operating
margins of
8-10% with
ability to double
Motivated team
with a specialty
culture
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
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Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
8-10%
operating
margins
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
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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:
Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships
with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our
earnings;
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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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 and employee productivity goals;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
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.
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
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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%
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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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