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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Page 4
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly
double 2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
• 17 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• 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
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$38.38
March 7th, 2014
• 17 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 5
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
United
States
66%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
7%
PP&S
Specialty
53%
Distribution
27%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 2013 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% 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
Page 8
Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Mid single digit
revenue CAGR
Page 9
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation &
Mix Improvement
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Page 10
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 that Help
Customers Win
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Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2013
($ millions)
Page 12
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13
*TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2013
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2013
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment
•Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
•End market presence
•Geographic footprint
•Operating Margin
• Synergy opportunities
•Adjacent material solutions
•Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
• Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
•Manufacturing alignment Organic
Growth
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Acquisitions
Page 13
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
• Repurchased ~5 million
shares in 2013
• 15 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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%
6 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
7 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
8 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
11 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
12 POLYONE CORPORATION
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants
Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 12
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
13 POLYONE CORPORATION
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Basic%2520Materials%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%
Canada
8%
Europe
12%
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%
Industrial
15%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
11%
Healthcare
11% 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%
6 POLYONE CORPORATION
2%
43%
80%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 1Q 2017
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 1Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $274M**
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty Mix Distribution
7 POLYONE CORPORATION
2006 1Q 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.6% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.8% 20%+
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 12.0% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A -3.2% 8 – 10%
ROIC* 5.0% 12.6% 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
8 POLYONE CORPORATION
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 $900 million to shareholders
$167 million returned through dividends
$731 million returned through share repurchases
*Initiated in 2011
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1Q
2017
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
$731M
9 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 1.0
million shares in Q1
2017
Repurchased 19.8
million shares since
early 2013
7.5 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 10
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
11 POLYONE CORPORATION
Primary Industries Served
2016 Revenue: $3.3 Billion
Appliance
5%
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Building &
Construction
11%
Industrial
15%
Wire & Cable
9%
Healthcare
11%
Consumer
11%
Packaging
12%
Transportation
19%
Focus End Markets
12 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
POLYONE CORPORATION 13
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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HOW TO USE THE TABLES
UL HB
GENERIC RESIN TYPE FLAME
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Acetal Copolymer (POM) HB 1.50 1:20
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) HB 1.50 1:10
Ethylene Propylene Thermoplastic Rubber (EPTR) HB 1.50 1:20
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) HB 1.50 1:10
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) HB 0.83 1:10
Polyamide (PA) HB 3.20 1:33
Polyamide (PA66 and PA 4/6) HB 0.81 1:20
Polyamide 6 (PA6) HB 0.75 1:25
Polyamide 66 (PA66) HB 0.40 1:40
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) HB 0.81 1:20
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) HB 1.50 1:10
Polycarbonate (PC) HB 1.50 1:15
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) HB 1.50 1:20
Polycarbonate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PC/PET) HB 1.50 1:20
Polyethylene (PE) HB 1.50 1:50
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) HB 0.80 1:16.7
Polyketone HB 1.50 1:20
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) HB 3.00 1:25
Polypropylene (PP) HB 1.50 1:15
Polystyrene (PS) HB 0.83 1:15
Polyurethane (PUR) HB 1.50 1:25
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) HB 1.50 1:20
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) HB 1.50 1:20
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) HB 0.75 1:25
ASCEND
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 66
21X1(a)(f2), 21SPC1(a)(f2),
21SPF1(a)(f2), 21SPG1(a)(f2),
21SPM1(a)(f2), 20NSP1(a)(f2)
0.75 V-2 1:40
22HSP(e) 0.75 V-2 1:40
64C-R 3.0 V-2 1:50
ECO366(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
ECO366H(e) 0.2 V-0 1:25
FR350J 0.4 V-0 1:25
20NSP(a)(f2), 21SPF(a)(f2),
21SPM(a)(f2), 21SPC(a)(f2) 0.4 V-2 1:40
20NSP(a)(h)(f2), 21SPF(a)(h)(f2),
21SPM(a)(h)(f2), 21SPC(a)(h) (f2) 1.5 V-2 1:20
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
ECO315(e), ECO315J(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
M344 3.0 V-0 1:25
909 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASF
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 6
8202(t1), 8202 Blend (t1) 0.71 V-2 1:25
8202C(t1), 8202C BLEND (t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202CHS(t1) (t3), 8202C HS Blend 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202HS(t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S
0.80 V-2 1:25
B3S Q661 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S R03 1.50 V-2 1:25
8232G HSFR(t9), B3U10G5 (t9) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/66
(PA6/66)
C3U (m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205(m), C3U (m), C3U (t)(m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205, C3U 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
1000(b), 1310-(b), Ultramid A3K Q603(+) 1.50 V-2 1:10
A3K (o) Q790(g)(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3K(f2), A3K Q601(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3SK 0.41 V-2 1:25
A5 3.00 V-2 1:33
A3W(f1), A3W FC (f1) 0.75 V-2 1:10
A3K R01 (t)(g)(f2) 0.40 V-2 1:20
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
B4406 G2 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G2(a), B4406 G2 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3(a), B4406 G3 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4(a2), B4406 G4 (o) Q717(a2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6 (o) Q798 3.00 V-0 1:12.5
B4406 G6(%) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6(a1), B4406 G6 (o) Q717(a1),
B4406 G6 (o) Q717 High Speed(a1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406(a), B4406 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406@ 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4450 G5, B4450 G5 (t) 0.40 V-2 1:50
Polyurethane
(PUR) 11 85 A(a) FHF 000 (f2) 0.75 V-0 1:33
CELANESE
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
A130(+), MT1310 1.50 V-0 1:40
Polyamide
(PA)
132F(+)(f1), 135F(+)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
HTNFR42G30NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/12
(PA6/12) 151, 151L 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
A3 GF 25 V0XI 0.40 V-0 1:25
101(r9)(f1), 101F(r9)(f1), 101L(r9)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
103FHS(+), 103HSL(+) 0.75 V-2 1:20
FR50(+)(f1) 0.35 V-0 1:20
FR7025V0F(+) 0.50 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6) FR72G25V0 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G30BL(r3) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30L(+), HTNFR52G30(+) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30NH(r6)
0.40 V-0 1:25
0.75 V-0 1:10
HTNFR52G35BL 0.75 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G35(+), HTNFR52G35 0.75 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 6T/
MPMDT HTNFR51G35L(+) 0.81 V-0 1:33
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
2016(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3116(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3216(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316HF 1.50 V-0 1:20
LW9030FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
T841FR (r4) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
FR530(l)(+)(f1), FR530L(l)(+)(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
HTR8068 1.60 V-0 1:25
DOMO
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide
(PA) J 60X1 V30 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
PSB 286
0.80 V-2 1:25
3.00 V-2 1:25
S 60X1 V30 0.75 V-0 1.25
Polyamide 66
A 205F(r4) 0.38 V-2 1:25
A 225F 0.75 V-2 1:25
A 50H1 (r3)(f2) 0.40 V-0 1:25
A 30G1 0.40 V-0 1:25
COVESTRO
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polycarbonate
2407 + (z)(f1) 0.75-2.60 V-2 1:10
2807 + MAS183 0.75 V-2 1:25
6455 + (z)
6485 + (z)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
FR110 + 1.50 V-0 1:33
FR3005 HF + (z), FR3005 HF + BBS314 1.50 V-0 1:12.5
FR3010 + (z)
1.50 V-0 1:25
FR3010 HF + 3.00 V-0 1:25
FR3030 + 3.00 V-0 1:25
ENVALIOR
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 46
(PA46) TE250F6(h1)(j) 0.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
F223-D(f1), F223-D /A(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:25
K222-KGV5(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:16.7
1.50 V-2 1:16.7
K-FKGS6/B(f1)(y) 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66) SG-KGS6/HV 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
PL460-S 1.60 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 4T
(PA4T) T11 (h) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXXONMOBIL
LANXESS
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Ethylene
Propylene
Thermoplastic
Rubber
(EPTR)
251-80W232(f7) 1.50 V-2 1:20
251-92W232 1.50 V-0 1:20
251-70W232
1.00 V-2 1:10
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 6
B30S+(f1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B31SK+ 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
B4235+ 1.50 V-0 1:10
TP364-302+, BF4232+(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
310(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w),310SE0R(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w), 451(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w), 553E(a)(f1)(w),
553U(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(w)(f1), 553M(w)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48,DR48M 1.50 V-0 1:20
V4760(a2) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXVX1259, ENH4550 0.40 V-0 1:20
771 0.75 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357M(f1)(w)(IC),
357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357X(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(w)(f2)(IC), 357M(w)(f2)(IC),
357U(w)(f2)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polycarbonate
221(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
221R(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
500(f2), 500R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
503(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
503(f1), 503R(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
943(ab) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1), 923(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
950A, 920ASR, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 1.50 V-2 1:25
CFR7630(f1)(gg*) 1.50 V-0 1:25
ML5139R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
950A, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 3.00 V-0 1:25
943 1.50 V-0 1:20
920A
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
C2950 1.50 V-0 6:100
C6200(GG) 2.00 V-0 1:20
Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate/
Polycarbonate
(ASA/PC)
HRA222 (GG) 0.80 V-2 1:20
SOLVAY (SYENSQO)
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyphenyl Sulfone
(PPSU) R-5100 (r1)(##), R-5000 (r1)(##) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polyphthalamide
(PPA) AFA-4133 V0(+) (*) 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
ALBIS Polypropylene
(PP) PP 13 CV2 14 1.50 V-2 1:25
AVIENT Polyvinylchloride
M3700(X), M3755(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900 1.50 V-0 1:25
CHI MEI
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
PA-765(+) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
PC-510(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
EMS-CHEMIE Polyamide 6
(PA6) Grilon A 26 V0 0.75 V-0 1:25
FORMOSA Polycarbonate
(PC) #1700+(f2) 0.36-0.42 V-2 1:50
GEON Polyvinylchloride
85891(f1) 1.70 V-0 1:20
85891(f2) 1.70 V-0 1:20
M3700(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900
1:25
INEOS Polystyrene
(PS) 855 HV 3.00 V-1 100:4
INVISTA Polyamide 66
FRU4800 XHL (r1) 0.40 V-0 1:25
U4820L (r1) 0.40 V-2 1:25
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
KINGFA Polyamide 66
(PA66) PA66-R11G25 (##) 0.25 V-0 1:25
KURARAY Polyamide 9T
(PA9T) GP2300S 0.40 V-0 1:25
LG CHEM
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
LUPOY GP-5106-F 3.00 V-0 1:20
LOTTE CHEMICAL
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
VH-0800(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate
(PC) HN-1064(+)
0.75 V-2 1:10
1.20 V-1 1:10
Polystyrene
(PS) VH-1800+
1.50 V-0 1:25
MITSUBISHI Polycarbonate
(PC) S-2000+(f1) 1.50-1.80 V-2 1:10
POLYMER
PRODUCTS
Polystyrene
(PS)
ZYNTAR 351
2.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
ZYNTAR 7000 2.00 V-0 1:25
ZYNTAR 702 2.00 V-0 1:25
8020 2.00 V-0 1:20
8120 2.00 V-0 1:20
8130 1.50 V-0 1:20
POLYMER
RESOURCES
Polycarbonate
PC-FR1A-D, PC-
FR2A-D, PC-FR3A-D
3.00 V-0 1:33
1.50 V-2 1:33
SUMITOMO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
E6007LHF(ra) 0.30 V-0 1:25
E6007LHF-MR(gt) 0.20 V-0 1:12.5
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
TORAY
Polyamide 6
(PA6) 1017 1.60 V-2 1:16.5
Polyamide 66
3004-V0(rr),
CM3004-V0(rr) 0.40 V-0 1:25
TRINSEO Polycarbonate
(PC) 891(w) 1.10 V-0 1:25
WELLMAN Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6) 220-N, 21L-N, 22L-N 1.50 V-2 1:25
WESTLAKE Polyvinylchloride
6597(f1), HF-6597(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
SP-7107 (f1)(a) 3.00 V-0 1:25
5VA AND 5VB
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
RATING COLORS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
AVIENT Polyvinylchloride
(PVC) M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
CELANESE
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T) FR95G25V0NH 1.50 5VA ALL 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
LW9030FR
2.00 5VA BLACK 1:25
3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 5VA BLACK 1:25
COVESTRO
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
FR3010 + (z) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
GEON Polyvinylchloride
(PVC) M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:20
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
All time high of
$34.47
December 9th, 2013
• 16 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has increased
63% versus 27% growth in the
S&P
• More than six fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.3b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
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E
ar
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s P
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S
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Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
63%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 YTD 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28%
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
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
44.0%
2006 Q3 2013
$20.3
$46.6
2006 TTM
Q3'13
14.3%
31.0%
2006 Q3 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
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Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Page 4
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly
double 2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
• 17 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• 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
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$38.38
March 7th, 2014
• 17 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 5
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
United
States
66%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
7%
PP&S
Specialty
53%
Distribution
27%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
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st
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E
ar
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s P
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S
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2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
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PolyOne
At A Glance
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
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tin
g
In
co
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e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 2013 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% 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
Page 8
Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Mid single digit
revenue CAGR
Page 9
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation &
Mix Improvement
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Page 10
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 that Help
Customers Win
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Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2013
($ millions)
Page 12
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13
*TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2013
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2013
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment
•Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
•End market presence
•Geographic footprint
•Operating Margin
• Synergy opportunities
•Adjacent material solutions
•Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
• Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
•Manufacturing alignment Organic
Growth
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Acquisitions
Page 13
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
• Repurchased ~5 million
shares in 2013
• 15 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted
on our website at www.polyone.com.
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%
6 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
7 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
8 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
11 POLYONE CORPORATION
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
12 POLYONE CORPORATION
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants
Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 12
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
13 POLYONE CORPORATION
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%25209%252017%25202013.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
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S
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Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
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f O
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
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
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520CFA%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP%252011%252019%25202013.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Page 4
All time high of
$32.32
October 21st, 2013
• 16 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has increased
56% versus 22% growth in the
S&P
• Six fold increase in market cap:
$0.5b $3.0b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
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E
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s P
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S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 5
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
63%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015
%
o
f O
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In
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 6
2006 YTD 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28%
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
Page 7
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
44.0%
2006 Q3 2013
$20.3
$46.6
2006 TTM
Q3'13
14.3%
31.0%
2006 Q3 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 8
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 9
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Investor%2520Presentation%2520Jefferies%25202013%2520Global%2520Industrial%2520Conference_Posting.pdf
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
400% increase in market cap,
from $0.7b to $2.8b since
2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
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E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60% 62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.3% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% 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
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
11.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.