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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R
H O U S I N G G R I P
• Good adhesion to PCTG
• Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics
• Medical regulation compliance
• Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent
bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance
• Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft-
touch material
• Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR
177.2600
• Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable
esthetic
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OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT
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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y 2008Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 17.6 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 28.1 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 62.4
Distribution 19.5 28.1 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 28.6 5.0
Corporate (51.5) (425.1) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 425.1 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 42%
Pro forma platform operating income mix percentage
2007
Pro forma
2011Y
Specialty Platform $ 30.6 $ 89.3
Pro forma ColorMatrix - 27.7
Specialty Platform pro forma ColorMatrix $ 30.6 $ 117.0
Performance Products and Solutions 65.8 62.4
Distribution 22.1 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 34.8 5.0
Corporate (73.3) 20.3
Operating income pro forma ColorMatrix $ 80.0 $ 260.7
Less: Corporate and SunBelt operating income 73.3 (25.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate operating income $ 153.3 $ 235.4
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 20% 50%
Adjusted EPS 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Net Income $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 162.6 $ 172.6
SunBelt and OxyVinyls equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7)
Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5)
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3)
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 75.4 $ 96.1
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.79 $ 1.02
Adjusted EPS Q1 2011 Q1 2012
Net Income $ 110.2 $ 20.2
SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (3.7) -
Special items, after tax (79.8) 6.1
Tax adjustments (1.5) 0.1
Adjusted net income $ 25.2 $ 26.4
Diluted shares 96.4 90.7
Adjusted EPS $ 0.26 $ 0.29
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 282.5 $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 503.7 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 786.2 $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,136.3 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 679.2 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (151.1) (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,450.6 $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Pro forma ColorMatrix Sales 196.0
Total sales pro forma ColorMatrix $ 3,059.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (21.8) (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items (29.7) 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (72.5) (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items 29.7 (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 97.5 $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Operating income pro forma ColorMatrix 27.7
Operating income adjusted pro forma ColorMatrix
$ 208.3
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI as a
percentage of sales 0.1% 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI as a
percentage of sales 0.9% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI as a percentage of sales 0.6% 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
Specialty platform OI as a percentage of sales -
pro forma ColorMatrix
8.9%
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI as a
percentage of sales – pro forma ColorMatrix
9.6%
PP&S operating OI as a percentage of sales 6.7% 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI as a percentage of sales 2.9% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted, as a percentage of sales 4.0% 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
PolyOne OI adjusted, pro forma for ColorMatrix,
as a percent of sales
6.8%
Operating income (OI) Q1 2011 Q1 2012
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 14.0 $ 11.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 11.2 17.3
Specialty Platform OI $ 25.2 $ 29.1
Performance Products and Solutions OI 14.3 17.8
PolyOne Distribution OI 14.7 16.7
Corporate and eliminations (1.6) (10.2)
Special items 127.2 (8.5)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 179.8 $ 44.9
Research and Development (R&D) – Pro forma ColorMatrix 2011
PolyOne R&D $ 36.9
ColorMatrix R&D 3.6
Pro forma R&D $ 40.5
Gross Margin as a percentage of Sales
2006 2011
2011
Pro forma
ColorMatrix
Specialty platform sales $ 877.1 $ 1,119.7 $ 1,315.7
Specialty platform gross margin 125.2 263.4 345.9
Specialty platform gross margin percentage 14.3 % 23.5 % 26.3 %
Average Debt Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 452.9 $ 432.9 $ 432.9 $ 432.9 $ 707.0 n/a
Pro forma ColorMatrix 274.1 274.1 274.1 274.1 - n/a
Total Debt $ 727.0 $ 707.0 $ 707.0 $ 707.0 $ 707.0 $ 711.0
Average Equity Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 Average
PolyOne $ 516.0 $ 615.2 $ 629.6 $ 608.5 $ 588.3 $ 591.5
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IMPACT
PROTECTION
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S
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PROJECT KICK OFF
B R I E F
Application: Protective sports equipment
Challenge: Provide functional material to protect
against impact for chest protector
Requirements:
• Compact - reduce thickness and weight for
improved comfort and functionality
• Meet EN standards
• EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1
• Eliminate the use of foam and glue
• Be waterproof and easy to clean
• Sustainable
• Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing
efficiency
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VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT)
H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
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Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
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POWER TOOL
MANUFACTURER
P I S T O N R I N G A N D
C O N N E C T I N G R O D F O R
P O W E R T O O L
• Exceptional mechanical properties
• Good wear and abrasion resistance
• High purity and light weight
• Worked directly with the manufacturer from
design to molding to better understand and
satisfy key requirements
• Improved strength, stiffness and stability
with one-stop technology service to best
meet customer’s needs
• Provided lightweighting solution to help
customer achieve its sustainability goal
Edgetek™ PK PEEK Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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AUTOMOTIVE OEM
W A T E R P R O O F S E A L O N
A C C E S S O R Y P A R T
• FDA food contact compliance
• Color match to OEM-specified gray
• 70 Shore A durometer for overmolding to PP
• Scratch and mar resistance
• Provided material compliant with FDA 21
CFR 177.1210
• Supplied both the base resin and at-press
colorant to meet OEM specifications
• Offered TPV alloy grade that enabled easy
processing and durable surface aesthetics
• Specified material in North America with
design engineers and supplied out of a
facility in China to meet production needs
Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Versaflex - MAM Cup - Spanish
MAM
T A Z A E N T R E N A D O R A - L E A R N
T O D R I N K ™
• En cumplimiento de las normas de contacto con
alimentos grasos de la Unión Europea*
• Sensación de suavidad y tersura al tacto
• Sin BPA, sin ftalatos
• Gran facilidad de coloración
• Ofreció una solución personalizada para
cumplir con los Requerimientos de contacto
con alimentos grasos y las necesidades de
aplicación en Europa
• Mejoró el atractivo para el cliente con un
material suave, duradero y con color
personalizado
Versaflex™ FFC
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SOLUCIÓN AVIENT
CUMPLE CON LA NORMATIVIDAD DE
ALIMENTOS GRASOS
MÁS INFORMACIÓN* Puede haber limitaciones: Consulte a Avient para obtener más información
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Home printer OEM
HOME PRINTER
OEM
R E C Y C L E D H I P S I N J E C T I O N
C O V E R O F P R I N T E R
• Provide PCR-based colorants for a more sustainable
solution
• Meet both color and mechanical requirements in PCR
materials
• Offer user-friendly PCR + Colorants solution to address
the batch variance problem of PCR in an economical way
• Offered revolutionary supply model of PCR
+ Colorants, ensuring precise quality and
color
• Helped customers solve the batch variance
problem of PCR in a digital way and
shortened the color-matching time with PCR
Color Prediction Service
• Provided on-site technical support to
customer
Rejoin PCR Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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DISCLAIMER
2
Forward-Looking Statements
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
7 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
8
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 AN D FU LL Y EA R
2021 O U TLO O K
$69
$112
$0.42
$0.80
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
10
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
+ 26%
+ 62% + 90%
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
11
Sales Adj.
Our free cash flow supports
shareholder value creation through
investing in R&D for organic growth,
completing bolt-on acquisitions, and
returning cash to shareholders via our
dividend program and opportunistic
share repurchases.
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As a result of side-by-side R&D and laboratory work, the two
companies ultimately optimized a proprietary method for
bonding the polymer disc and titanium plates.
The R&D, brainstorming and
solutions provided by the group are outstanding.
At PDI, the goals are to help clients:
• Solve the toughest technical problems
• Grow their business
• Commercialize products quickly
Above all, PDI functions as a trusted R&D partner to its clients.
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PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
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• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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