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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9
Specialty Platform $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9 37.4
Distribution 66.0 66.0
Corporate (87.6) ( 87.9)
)Operating income GAAP $ 167.1 $ 165.7
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6 87.9
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7 $ 253.6
45% 60%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Specialty platform operating mix percentage
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales
1.1%
1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI
% of sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Average Debt Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 1055.5 $ 776.0
Average Equity Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 871.8 $ 669.2
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y* 2012PF** Q1 2013
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 773.0 $ 159.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 828.5 205.3
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 850.6 41.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 2,452.1 406.6
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 696.1 159.7
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3 268.0
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.6) (33.2)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,056.9 $ 801.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0 $ 47.7 $ 16.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8 81.6 24.1
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9 1.9
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8 $ 150.2 $ 42.2
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9 37.4 13.0
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0 66.0 16.2
Corporate and eliminations (33.7) (40.0) (14.3)
Special items in OI (53.9) (53.9) (16.6)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1 $ 159.7 $ 40.5
Special items in OI 53.9 53.9 16.6
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0 $ 213.6 $ 57.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of
sales
8.6% 6.1% 10.1%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5% 9.8% 11.7%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 2.5% 4.6%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1% 6.1% 10.4%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0% 5.4% 8.1%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4% 6.4% 6.0%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4% 5.3% 7.1%
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Forward – Looking Statements
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Four Pillar Strategy
2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Positioned for Strong Growth
First Quarter Financial Highlights
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13
Use of Cash
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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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
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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%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Application Examples
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$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 Fast 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
4% 4%
8% 9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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• 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
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• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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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
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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
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
organoleptic properties
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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.
Platform operating income mix percentage
2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y 2014Y
Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 124.9
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 72.4
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 45.1
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 242.4
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 63.1
Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 68.2
Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - -
Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (218.6)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 155.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 218.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 373.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 65%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
Appendix
2014 Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions
At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions
At a Glance�Distribution
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
Commitment to Operational Excellence
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Application Examples
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Sidoti & Company non-GAAP Rec
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They can be filled and reinforced to satisfy
required performance characteristics and can be
blended with glass, minerals, impact modifiers,
colorants and stabilizer systems.
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respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
AVIENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
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Gravi-Tech BIO bio-based formulations enable visual
surface effects and aesthetics including metallic
finish, cool touch, and color variation.
Avient makes no warranties or guarantees
respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
AVIENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, either with respect to the information or products reflected by the information.
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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 – 2015 2016 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 $1.96
• 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
• 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
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Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Associates
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26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
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2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
End Markets
2015 Revenues: $3.4 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 2015
Adjusted EPS
66%
Building &
10%Electrical &
Textiles
$1.96
Distribution
29%
PP&S
CAI
23%
SEM
15%DSS
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Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
43%
65%
0%
40%
80%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
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Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
12.2%
16.7% 17.0%
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
16.6%
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
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2006 1Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*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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Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
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Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
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TPE + OnForce
OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
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Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
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Target End Markets… Packaging
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
43%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
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2,883
2,414
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
+138%
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
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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
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Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
16.2%
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
52% of associates trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Commitment to Operational Excellence
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30%
40%
50%
70%
80%
90%
2008 1Q 2016
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2016
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2016
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
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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
1.5 million shares in
Q1 2016
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
POL IR Presentation (Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference - 2016)
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference�May 2016��
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Confirmation of Our Strategy
26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Color and Engineered Materials at the�Heart of Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
Slide Number 11
Slide Number 12
Slide Number 13
Slide Number 14
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
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
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Appendix
1Q 2016 Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions
At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions
At a Glance�Distribution
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
Application Examples
Outdoor Applications
Slide Number 32
Authentication Technology
Metal Replacement Solutions
Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
10%
Electrical &
11%
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
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
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Driven by our core values of Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence, we are the
world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
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 9
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 10
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 11
Lightweighting with Advanced Composites
Increasing Healthcare Penetration
Innovation Initiatives
Expansion in Consumer Markets
New Market Development
$$$ $$ $
High Temperature Polymers
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
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 13
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 14
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 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
$0.32
$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 16
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 17
Appendix
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$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 19
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 20
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
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 21
2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.5%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
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 23
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 24
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
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 26
Application Examples
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Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
PolyOne Corporation 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
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 34
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
Appendix
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions
At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions
At a Glance�Distribution
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
Commitment to Operational Excellence
Application Examples
Outdoor Applications
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
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The Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to:
Responsible Care Management System activities and corporate supported processes
associated with the design and manufacture of plastic compounds, colorants,
thermoplastic elastomer compounds, color concentrates and compounding of
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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8
Specialty Platform $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9
Distribution 66.0
Corporate (87.6)
Operating income GAAP $ 167.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 45%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of
sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y 2012PF
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 779.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 753.8
Designed Structures & Solutions 847.4
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 $ 2,380.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 902.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.8)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,192.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0
Corporate and eliminations (33.7)
Special items in OI (53.9)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1
Special items in OI 53.9
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 8.6%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4%
Adjusted EPS 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y
Net Income attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 162.6 $ 172.6 $ 71.9
SunBelt 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) 35.7
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 75.4 $ 96.1 $ 108.1
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.79 $ 1.02 $ 1.20
Average Debt Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 707.0 $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 706.3
Average Equity Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 588.3 $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 612.5
Adjusted EBITDA 2012
PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 113.0
PolyOne Interest expense, net 50.8
PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 69.8
PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 55.1
PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA $ 288.7
Pro forma Spartech EBITDA * 56.3
Pro forma EBITDA * $ 345.0
* Amount excludes expected synergies.
Pro Forma Debt 2012
7.500% debentures due 2015 $ 50.0
7.375% senior notes due 2020 360.0
5.250% senior notes due 2023 600.0
Other debt 14.0
Pro Forma Debt $ 1,024
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 2006 2012
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 543.6
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 703.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,247.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Gross Margin $ 41.6 $ 129.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Gross Margin 83.6 220.6
Specialty Platform Gross Margin $ 125.2 $ 350.4
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 14.3% 28.1%
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Award-Winning Marketing Campaign
Page 25
2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
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KOR Delta Hydration Vessel
• Specialty TPE formulation
overcame performance issues
• Eliminated secondary assembly
process for increased
operational efficiency
Interior
seal
Flip-top
seal
Bottom
ring
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Friedrich Kühl® Decorative Air Conditioner Housing
• Replaced painted ABS
housing with Geon™ solution
• Reduced operating noise
• Simplified manufacturing
footprint to drive significant
cost savings
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• Focused on markets with high
growth and profit potential
• Leveraging our in-depth
knowledge of formulation
Focused Efforts in Attractive Industry Segments
$113
$260
Healthcare
and processing to develop
market driven solutions
• Aligning resources across the
organization to drive growth
in target markets $152
$228
2006 2011
Sustainable Solutions
(Revenue in $ millions)
2006 2011
2006 2011
2006 2011
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• Design service collaboration
• Doubled productivity and
improved yield rates
• Substantial reduction in
overall manufacturing costs
Pulmonary Device
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Innovating for the future…
Rejuvenate a mature industry with new
products and processes
Products designed for “next life” instead of
“end life”
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
…Making a difference today!
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