https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-naturals-product-bulletin.pdf
A sophisticated mix of both pigments help deliver
natural aesthetics from opaque to transparent and
with a strong natural statement.
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Schuering
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Appliance
5%
Building &
Construction
3% Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
Consumer
21%
Industrial
24%
HealthCare
21%
Transportation
17%
2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers
At a Glance
Packaging
2.6% 3.0%
3.5%
4.0% 4.6%
5.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
15.3%
18.4%
22.4%
30.0%
39.2%
48.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Target
6 – 7.5%
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Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
Value Proposition
• North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing
key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers
products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added
solutions to enhance customer profitability
Transformation Highlights
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
,
> $5B Addressable Market
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
� Proprietary PolyOne technology
� Dow Corning
• Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to
non-cyclical businesses like healthcare
• Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011
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Key Differentiators
• Product offering
� Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers
• Sales and marketing capability
• Customer service / logistics operations
� Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance
� Leading on-time delivery
• Management team experience and stability
• Lean Six Sigma
� Solving our customers’ unmet needs
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$102.8
$207.2
Healthcare Revenue
• Strong market segmentation
provides focused resourcing
to accelerate growth
• Expanding global reach meets
Areas of Focus
$66.0
$182.4
National Accounts Revenue
• Expanding global reach meets
customers’ needs and creates
competitive differentiation
• Selling skills & product
application knowledge to
target executives & engineers
($ millions)
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Critical Imperatives
• Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth
• Expand healthcare and key account revenues
• Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and
channel partnerships
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
channel partnerships
• Continue to improve working capital efficiency
and superior cash flow generation
2015 Goal
• 6 - 7.5% return on sales
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Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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30%
50%
70%
90%
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
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Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
| | | |
-50%
-30%
-10%
10%
30%
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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“What We Said”
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Ahead of Schedule
*Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges
** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt
2%
34%
42%
50% >50%
0%
20%
40%
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%
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Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M “What We Said”
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
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It must also have the required heat
resistance, be strong enough to maintain a tight electrical
connection and be flexible enough to allow a snap fit
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Chemical Resistance to Alkali: Strong alkalis will attack at high temperature or concentration.
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Key Features
• Excellent strength to weight ratio
• High abrasion resistance
• UV Stable
• Chemically inert except
for strong oxidizing acids
• Resistant to fatigue & internal friction
Disadvantages
• Poor temperature resistance
• Susceptible to creep
• Flammable
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
UHMWPE
• Coating
• Twisting
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® UHMWPE PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Windshield Removal Cord
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
(Acid)
(Alkali)
(Organic Solvent)
P P P X P P P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 28.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 0.97
Elongation @ Break % 3.6
Tensile Modulus g/d 850
Moisture Regain* %
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These metals are
strong, durable, and familiar in applications across
the consumer powersports, automotive aftermarket,
aerospace, and heavy truck industries.
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental
pricing power and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
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Segment Highlights
POLYONE CORPORATION 22
2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion
At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks
Key Applications
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7% 17.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
United
States
48%
Europe
33%
Asia
12% Latin
America
5%
Canada
2%
Packaging
31%
Industrial
13%
B & C
11%
W & C
11%
Transportation
9%
Consumer
8%
Textiles
8%
Healtchare
6%
Appliances
2%
E & E
1%
POLYONE CORPORATION 23
2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7% 15.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Consumer
20% Transportation
19%
E & E
16%
W & C
15%
Healthcare
11% Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Appliances
3%
B & C
3%
United
States
49%
Europe
29%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
Key Applications
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 25
2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3% 7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
11.6%
B & C
31%
Transportation
19%
W & C
16%
Industrial
13% Appliances
7%
Consumer
5%
Packaging
5%
E & E
3%
Healthcare
1%
United
States
79%
Canada
14%
Latin
America
5%
Asia
2%
Key Applications
POLYONE CORPORATION 26
2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion
At a Glance: Distribution
Key Suppliers
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6%
6.5-7.5%
6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
15%
53%
2006 3Q 2016
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Consumer
13%
E & E
6%
Appliances
6%
W & C
4%
Packaging
4%
B & C
4%
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27 POLYONE CORPORATION
Application Examples
POLYONE CORPORATION 28
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
POLYONE CORPORATION 29
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Durable, long-lasting
products stand up to the
most aggressive disinfectants
Minimize environmental
stress cracking and
discoloration
One of the broadest
medically approved polymer
and colorant portfolios
POLYONE CORPORATION 30
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
Replaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
Reduces both weight and cost
Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
POLYONE CORPORATION 31
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color development
and supply chain
Work across entire design process
from concept to commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors
and effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
POLYONE CORPORATION 32
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
POLYONE CORPORATION 33
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment enable
greater efficiency and productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
POLYONE CORPORATION 34
Improve performance and reduce
cost through light-weighting,
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of
package at end of use
Shelf-life
extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat
resistance
Preservative Technology
POLYONE CORPORATION 35
Metal Replacement Solutions
Replaces metal in LED lighting
Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
Weight reduction
Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
POLYONE CORPORATION 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protection
Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of
applications
Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
PolyOne Investor �Presentation�3Q 2016
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
About PolyOne
What We Do
At a Glance
Slide Number 7
28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Strategic Growth Opportunities
Primary Industries Served
Slide Number 14
Slide Number 15
Slide Number 16
Slide Number 17
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Returning Cash to Shareholders
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%2520-%2520November%25202015.pdf
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
Specialty
52%
69%
13%
7% Asia
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
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In
co
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JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
24 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$52
2006 TTM
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 TTM
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
12%
43%
2006 TTM
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
12
4
9
6
1
6
3 7 4
5
6
1
1
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74
Specialty
Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Lightweighting with Advanced Composites
Increasing Healthcare Penetration
Innovation Initiatives
Expansion in Consumer Markets
New Market Development
$$$ $$ $
High Temperature Polymers
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
• Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’
sales force
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q3 2015
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x
$49
$121
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
2.4 million shares in Q3
2015
Repurchased 14.8
million shares since
early 2013
5.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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 16
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
$0.20
$0.28
$0.36
$0.49 $0.54
$0.00
$0.15
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
Adjusted EPS
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reaches record third quarter
level of 17.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 210 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Third quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 28% per year
since 2011
$13
$19
$29 $30
$35
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$11
$13
$15
$18
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
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
44%
36%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
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%
15.1%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
44%
33%
19%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
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%
3.5%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.1%
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 22
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q3 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 23
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 24
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*
113 trained Black Belts
235 trained Green Belts
151 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 25
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
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 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
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 33
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.
Trailing twelve months adjusted gross margin is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Nine Months
Trailing Twelve Months
(TTM) Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015
Gross margin - GAAP $ 152.6 $ 524.6 $ 677.2
Special items in gross margin 15.8 30.0 45.8
Gross margin excluding special items $ 168.4 $ 554.6 $ 723.0
Adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Nine Months
Trailing Twelve
Months (TTM) Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015
Income from continuing operations,
before income taxes $ (31.2) $ 168.1 $ 136.9
Interest expense, net 15.6 48.5 64.1
Depreciation and amortization 25.0 78.4 103.4
Special items, impact on income from
continuing operations before income
taxes
80.8 39.8 120.6
Accelerated depreciation included in
special items (0.2) (4.6) (4.8)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 90.0 $ 330.2 $ 420.2
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 61.8
Long-term debt 1,038.0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (235.7)
Net Debt 864.1
Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Innovation Initiatives
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+
3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
23 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2014
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
27%
2006 2014
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
44%
2006 2014
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
6
9
7
3
5
12
5 3 2
8
4
2
4
3
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74
Addressable Market
($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
102%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q2 2015
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015
$49
$79
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2015
($ millions)
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
600K shares in Q2
2015
Repurchased 12.4
million shares since
early 2013
7.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Six Months
Ended
Twelve Months
Ended Six Months Ended
Trailing Twelve
Months (TTM)
Ended
(In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 12.7 $ 61.8 $ 61.8
Long-term debt 967.9 962.0 996.4
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (261.5) (238.6) (236.8)
Net Debt $ 719.1 785.2 821.4
Income before income taxes $ 73.2 $ 88.4 $ 116.7 $ 131.9
Interest expense, net 31.2 62.2 32.3 63.3
Depreciation and amortization 72.2 123.9 50.1 101.8
Special items, impact on operating income 62.2 164.9 21.2 123.9
Accelerated depreciation included in special
items (20.5) (23.1) (0.3) (2.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 218.3 $ 416.3 $ 220.0 $ 418.0
Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.0
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��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Jefferies 2015 Industrials Conference�August 2015��
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
PolyOne Core Values
Why Invest In PolyOne?