https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022.pdf
Another color-related challenge is the multitude of different color streams of
recycled PET, which can limit the uses for recycled colored PET.
Fortunately, there is new technology that can
analyze the color of the PET or rPET to be used for a new product and predict the
range of colors possible for the end product.
In many instances,
these colored bottles may offer an outlet to utilize some of the less transparent rPET
feedstock as the colorant can mask the original recyclate color.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/AVNT Q4 2021 Earnings Presentation_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color
for periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
Avient acquired Clariant Color on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/micro-coax-cable-case-study_0.pdf
DATA C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
C A B L E M A N U FA C T U R E R
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COLOR + PERFORMANCE
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/OnForce LFT-Truck Foot Pedal-Case study Snapshot.pdf
Heavy Truck manufacturer
HEAVY TRUCK
MANUFACTURER
E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L
• Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color
formulation
• Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and
wear performance for the exterior part
• Shorten development time to gain durability approval
• Offered color options that met desired metal
color and texture, which was different from
an ordinary plastic feel
• Achieved excellent wear performance and
weather resistance, qualifying it to replace
metal
• Provided support in achieving durability
approval, resulting in significant time and
cost savings
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRE-COLOR + METAL REPLACEMENT
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Seat Buckle System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
S E A T B U C K L E S Y S T E M
• Rapid development of 3 colors for global OEM platform, for
3 materials (POM, SAN, PP)
• Help Tier 1 transition from printing to laser marking of
buckles
• Develop formulation that offers laser marking solution plus
color
• Quick reaction to develop three colors for
this global vehicle launch
• Smartbatch™ color + laser marking
formulation met requirements for critical
safety components
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/coffee-capsules-case-study.pdf
Coffee Capsules case study
DESIGN FOR
COMPOSTING
C O F F E E C A P S U L E S
• Compliance with European Standard EN 13432
• Biodegradable and compostable solutions
approved by certified body (TÜV Austria)
• Color customization for various kind of
biopolymers
• Formulation expertise and regulatory
assistance
OnColor™ Bio-Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-bio-colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Smartbatch FX for Paint Replacement.pdf
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
The replacement of paint on plastic parts with
molded-in color (MIC) has several benefits.
With MIC the incorporation of color with a color
concentrate during the manufacturing of plastic
components reduces the number of processing
steps and complexity.
Since the color is incorporated into the plastic
matrix, it also prevents color peel-off and flaking.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Gabelli%2520%2526%2520Company%2520Specialty%2520Chemical%2520Conference.pdf
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.
4 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 5
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 9
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
10 POLYONE CORPORATION
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™
Page 12
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
14 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
15 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
16 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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2016 Revenue: $0.7 Billion
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
2016 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 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
11.1%
B & C
30%
Transportation
18%
W & C
16%
Industrial
16% Appliance
6%
Consumer
5%
Packaging
5%
E & E
3%
Healthcare
1%
United
States
78%
Canada
16%
Latin
America
4%
Asia
2%
Key Applications
POLYONE CORPORATION 23
2016 Revenue: $1.1 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%
6.4%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
15%
51%
2006 2016
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15% Appliance
6%
E & E
5%
B & C
4%
Packaging
4%
W & C
2%
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Application Examples
POLYONE CORPORATION 25
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 26
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increase design capabilities by
reducing weight and layer
thickness
Optimize Color Usage
with OnColor Super Concentrates
POLYONE CORPORATION 27
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surface
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile concentrate
with the ability to be
incorporated into a wide
variety of products
Combat Bacteria Formation
with WithStand Antimicrobial Technology
POLYONE CORPORATION 28
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 29
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
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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 31
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 32
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
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in
understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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
Optimize Color Usage�with OnColor Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation�with WithStand Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings�with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants�Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Investor Presentation - January 2017 r14
Investor Presentation - January 2017
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/CCG Food Handling - Application Snapshot.pdf
APPLIANCE MAKER
F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G
C O M P O N E N T S
• Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that
detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and
food service appliances
• Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and
PES
• Food contact compatibility
• Colorants counteracted yellow tones without
sacrificing heat and steam resistance
• Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade
that reinforces appliance quality and
cleanliness and improves perception of the
food
Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and
Masterbatch Formulations
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APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE
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COMPTEK™
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Formulations
THE COLORFUL WORLD
OF HIGH TEMPERATURE
THERMOPLASTICS
COMPTEK™ high temperature formulations
deliver outstanding physical properties to critical
applications in many industries.
Typical applications are surgical
instruments and thin walled tubing
• Brilliantly colored: Proven expertise in
coloring high temperature polymers,
in both transparent and translucent shades,
including bright whites, special effects and
other hard-to-achieve colors
Enjoy this catalog of colorful options for high
temperature polymers.