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Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights.
The following section describes significant activities relating to the above that occurred
in 2015.
Holders of common shares have no cumulative voting rights.
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Garratt
President, Performance Products and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.8 Billion
At a Glance
Performance Products & Solutions
80%
14%
Latin
America
4%
Building &
33%
Electrical &
1%
11%
5% Transportation
18% Wire & Cable
16%
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
What We Have Delivered
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.7%
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$28
$39
$56
$63
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M) •Relentless focus on
portfolio mix optimization
•Lean Six Sigma drives
operational excellence
• Innovating in new markets
such as healthcare
•Expanding presence in
Mexico and China
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
$96
$109
2006* 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+13%
1,431
1,124
2006* 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
-21%
Performance Products & Solutions
*2006 = Near peak housing
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Accelerating Growth
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation
Collaboration
Geographic
Expansion
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Who We Are Growing With
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Mexico represents growth,
spurred by:
• Robust demand in Automotive
• Re-shoring from Asia
• PolyOne collaboration
China is a $2B PVC market;
2nd largest in the world:
• A new tax license enables
domestic (vs. export) business
• We have expanded capacity
• We are investing in capability
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Addressable Market
($ millions) $300 $150 $200
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
0
2
0
1
0
3
0 1 1
1
5
3
1
1
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
Healthcare Solutions
LED Lighting
Key Initiatives
Eco-Conscious
Solutions
$25M
Revenue
potential
$30M
Revenue
potential
$60M
Revenue
Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
Platinum Vision
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
10-12%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Performance Products & Solutions
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation Collaboration Geographic
Expansion
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
Summary
• Business evolution from volume to value
• Business is at an inflection point
• Growth will be driven by:
Economic & Megatrend alignment
Innovation
Collaboration across PolyOne
Geographic sales expansion in China and Mexico
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 59
PolyOne Distribution
Mark Crist
President, Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 60
At a Glance
PolyOne Distribution
15%
52%
2006 2014
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
4%
25%
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PolyOne Corporation Page 61
What We Do
Processing Expertise
World-Class Supply Chain
Deep Customer Relationships
Market Consultation
Right the First Time… Every Time
PolyOne Corporation Page 62
What We Have Delivered
2.6%
3.5%
4.6%
6.4% 6.1%
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Margin
$19
$28
$42
$66 $68
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Income ($M) • World class supplier
line card
• Differentiating with
service and operational
excellence
• Key portfolio additions
with DuPont, Bayer
and Ineos
• Value based selling
and discipline
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 63
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial
Investment
Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 64
Who We Are Growing With
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 65
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 66
Geographic Growth Opportunities
• Currently 10% of POD’s revenue is
generated from Mexico
• Existing business is served “from
the border”
• New Mexico district & warehouse
will drive transportation growth in
Central Mexico
• Expansion in China resulted from
growing with our NA HC customers
• Investing in sales deployments
• Localizing supply
• Gaining Share
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 67
Going Beyond Distribution
WeatherTech® –
Polymer BumpStep®
BEDRUG™ – Tri-fold
Truck Bed Cover
CeQur PaQ – Type 2
Insulin Delivery Device
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 68
Platinum Vision
2.6%
4.6%
6.1%
6.5 - 7.5%
2006 2010 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Distribution Margin
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial Investment Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 69
Summary
• Motivated and well trained POD sellers
making the calls / collaborating with other
PolyOne businesses
• Representing a world class supplier line card
• Delighted customers and
suppliers who choose us
to represent them
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 70
Financial Highlights
Bradley C.
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities is calculated as follows:
2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 72.5 $ 229.7 $ 140.8 $ 72.5 $ 106.9 $ 109.0 $ 208.4
Dividends and distributions received from joint ventures (32.9) (36.5) (24.2) (6.0) - - -
Pension Cash Contributions 35.9 28.5 37.5 38.1 68.8 69.8 21.6
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities $ 75.5 $ 221.7 $ 154.1 $ 104.6 $ 175.7 $ 178.8 $ 230.0
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Twelve Months Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 3.0 $ 3.8 $ 12.7 $ 61.8
Long-term debt 704.0 703.1 976.2 962.0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (191.9) (210.0) (365.2) (238.6)
Net Debt $ 515.1 496.9 623.7 785.2
Income before income taxes $ 168.9 $ 83.3 $ 151.0 $ 88.4
Interest expense, net 33.7 50.8 63.5 62.2
Depreciation and amortization 53.2 65.8 108.8 123.9
Equity income from equity affiliates (5.7) - - -
Special items, impact on income before
income taxes (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.9
Interest expense included in special items - (1.3) (1.9) -
Accelerated depreciation included in special
items - - (12.7) (23.1)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 202.0 $ 253.7 $ 355.0 $ 416.3
Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA 2.6 2.0 1.8 1.9
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Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Agenda
Introduction��
Slide Number 6
The Leaders Behind the Team
Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance
Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Well Positioned for Accelerated Growth
Global Color, Additives & Inks��
At a Glance
A Case Study for Transformational Success
Slide Number 18
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
Global Specialty Engineered Materials��
What We Do
At a Glance
A Case Study for Transformational Success
Slide Number 30
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
�Designed Structures and Solutions��
At a Glance
Early Progress
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Who We Are Growing With
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
Performance Products and Solutions��
At a Glance
What We Have Delivered
Slide Number 50
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
PolyOne Distribution��
At a Glance
Slide Number 61
What We Have Delivered
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Going Beyond Distribution
Platinum Vision
Summary
Financial Highlights��
Who We Are Growing With
2014 Awards and Recognitions
2014 Financial Highlights
Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
Financial Strength
Financial Flexibility
Cash to Generate Value
Slide Number 79
Slide Number 80
2020 Platinum Vision��
PolyOne Core Values
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Formula for Success
Track Record of Successful Acquisitions
Driving Toward Premier Profitability
2020 Platinum Vision
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple
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Free Cash Flow Calculation December 31, 2023
Cash provided by operating activities $ 201.6
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business 104.1
Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 305.7
Capital expenditures $ (119.4)
Free cash flow $ 186.3
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
2023 2022 2023 2022
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 459.4 $ 490.8 $ 2,007.4 $ 2,355.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 259.8 300.8 1,138.2 1,044.4
Corporate (0.2) (1.2) (2.8) (2.5)
Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 61.8 $ 44.3 $ 259.9 $ 301.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 29.4 35.2 142.5 140.1
Corporate (48.1) (79.1) (205.6) (197.8)
Operating income $ 43.1 $ 0.4 $ 196.8 $ 243.3
Other expense, net: $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7)
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 22.2 $ 25.2 $ 98.3 $ 101.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.8 20.3 81.5 48.7
Corporate 2.2 3.1 9.0 12.5
Depreciation & amortization $ 44.2 $ 48.6 $ 188.8 $ 162.5
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 84.0 $ 69.5 $ 358.2 $ 402.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 49.2 55.5 224.0 188.8
Corporate (45.9) (76.0) (196.6) (185.3)
Other expense, net $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7)
EBITDA $ 91.6 $ 20.6 $ 391.4 $ 346.1
Special items in EBITDA 22.3 86.8 110.4 162.5
EBITDA - excluding special items $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 508.6
APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* — — — 83.1
Pro forma EBITDA $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 591.7
* Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership).
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Creating a world-class�sustainable organization
Top-tier sustainability performance�and recognition
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Portfolio transformation
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END MARKET observations�(% of company sales)
Regional observations�(% of company sales)
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Color, Additives & Inks
Specialty Engineered Materials
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AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.6
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
Page 12
• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00
$0.28
$0.36
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted EPS
$51.8
$72.4
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
40%
$31.7
$55.3
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
Q3 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 29% over prior
year
• Adjusted Operating Income expanded
40% versus Q3 2012
• Specialty operating income up 74%
• Revenue increases 43% versus Q3 2012
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin Business
29%
74%
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Significant Debt Maturities
Other Debt
Total Debt at 9/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 12
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13
$ 965
22
$ 987
323
$ 664
$ 323
308
$631
*TTM 9/30/2013
Cash Balance = $323M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased 3.8M
shares YTD in
2013
• 16.2 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
• Repurchased $45
million, par value,
of higher coupon
bonds YTD
Share/Bond
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• North American
manufacturing
alignment
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Acquisitions
*TTM 9/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.8
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
Page 12
• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x*
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Commercial Excellence
Governs our activities in the marketplace to deliver extraordinary value to our customers.
$600 $592
$3.02 $3.04
FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA)
19
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,712 $3,653
-2%
Adjusted EPS
-1% + 1%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX)
FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
20
CAI
$2,402 $2,355
$409 $402
SEM Pro Forma
$1,308 $1,300
$278 $272
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2% -1%
(+5% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+2% excluding FX)
PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE
21
Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$
Foreign Currency (0.23)
Russia Import Sales (0.07)
Outdoor High Performance (0.13)
Color, Additives and Inks 0.18
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.24
Corporate Costs / Other 0.03
Pro Forma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.04$
FULL YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
22
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 247
Inflation (176)
SEM:
Price / Mix 121
Inflation (77)
Net Price Benefit 115
Wage and Energy Inflation (47)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 23
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 43
FX (34)
Full Year 2022 $592
Adjusted
Full Year 2021 $ 600
Demand (99)
Russia Import Sales (9) • Demand primarily impacted
by China lockdowns, 4th
quarter industrywide
destocking and declining
consumer sentiment
• Pricing outpaced inflation of
raw materials, wages and
energy
2023 G U IDA N CE
$125
$530
$0.55
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,450
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET
25
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability, primarily
in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
K E Y G R O W T H D R I V E R S
A N D T R A N S F O R M E D
P O R T F O L I O
GROWTH DRIVERS: PROVEN SUCCESS
27 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM)
COMPOSITES
$51
$84
$212
$668
HEALTHCARE
$108 $113
$231
$293
8-10%
ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS
$265
$358
$726
$830
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
8-12%
(1) (1)(1)
(Sales in $ millions)
#1 Color Formulator
Dyneema® - World’s Strongest
Fiber™
#1 in Composites applications
for outdoor high performance
#1 in Performance Inks
Customized solutions
140+ PhDs on staff
Rapid development of
innovative products
Extensive patent (2,500+)
portfolio
33% Vitality Index
Better-positioned toward stable,
high-growth end markets
Consumer, packaging,
healthcare and defense comprise
nearly 60% of sales
Agnostic to raw materials,
helping all customers achieve their
goals
Broad portfolio of diversified
sustainable solutions
90%+ of our innovation pipeline
invested in sustainable solutions
Long-term growth rate well
above GDP with expectations of
8-12%
LEVERAGING OUR TRANSFORMED PORTFOLIO
28
Building &
4% Telecom.
2022 PF
$3.65B
sales
Leading Positions Sustainable SolutionsDiversified IndustriesSpecialty Formulator
(1) 2022 Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
(2) 2020 Pro forma for the acquisition of Clariant Color
(1)(2)
$340M
$455M
$790M
2016 2018 2020PF 2022PF
$1,175M
P EE R C O M PAR IS O N S
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
30
2
4 4
5 5 5
6
7 7
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
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Three Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 48.3 $ 0.52 $ 27.8 $ 0.30
Special items, after-tax (18.0) (0.20) 5.4 0.06
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.8 0.17 15.0 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 45.1 $ 0.49 $ 48.2 $ 0.52
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 169.5 $ 1.84 $ 75.8 $ 0.83
Special items, after-tax 15.9 0.17 79.3 0.86
Amortization expense, after-tax 59.5 0.65 61.5 0.67
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 244.9 $ 2.66 $ 216.6 $ 2.36
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 48.5 $ 27.6 $ 170.7 $ 76.3
Income tax expense (benefit) 14.8 (7.0) 54.1 11.0
Interest expense 25.5 26.8 105.6 115.3
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 45.4 44.2 179.7 188.8
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4
Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6
Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 14.7 % 15.8 % 16.2 % 16.0 %
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
2024 2023 2024 2023
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 467.7 $ 459.4 $ 2,046.5 $ 2,007.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 279.7 259.8 1,196.8 1,138.2
Corporate (0.9) (0.2) (2.9) (2.8)
Sales $ 746.5 $ 719.0 $ 3,240.4 $ 3,142.8
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 152.6 $ 148.3 $ 681.1 $ 631.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 84.2 78.1 374.9 341.8
Corporate 22.7 (17.5) 0.7 (80.5)
Gross margin $ 259.5 $ 208.9 $ 1,056.7 $ 892.5
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 86.5 $ 384.9 $ 371.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 49.6 48.7 207.7 199.3
Corporate 31.5 30.6 134.8 125.1
Selling and administrative expense $ 173.9 $ 165.8 $ 727.4 $ 695.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 59.8 $ 61.8 $ 296.2 $ 259.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.6 29.4 167.2 142.5
Corporate (8.8) (48.1) (134.1) (205.6)
Operating income $ 85.6 $ 43.1 $ 329.3 $ 196.8
Depreciation and amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.9 $ 22.2 $ 87.5 $ 98.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 21.0 19.8 82.1 81.5
Corporate 2.5 2.2 10.1 9.0
Depreciation and amortization $ 45.4 $ 44.2 $ 179.7 $ 188.8
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 81.7 $ 84.0 $ 383.7 $ 358.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 55.6 49.2 249.3 224.0
Corporate (6.3) (45.9) (124.0) (196.6)
Other income, net 3.2 4.3 1.1 5.8
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4
Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6
Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8
2
Year Ended December 31,
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation 2024 2023
Cash provided by operating activities $ 256.8 $ 201.6
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business — 104.1
One-time payout associated with deferred compensation plans 20.8 —
Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 277.6 $ 305.7
Capital expenditures (121.9) (119.4)
Adjusted free cash flow $ 155.7 $ 186.3
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.4 $ 0.54
Special items, after-tax 5.5 0.06
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.9 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 69.8 $ 0.76
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Attachment
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FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD
COLLECTION
REAGENT
CONTAINERS/
KITS
PIPETTE/
LABWARE
SELF-TESTING/
POCT
INSTRUMENT/
ACCESSORIES
Colorants for coding
for lab automation/
identification
Wide range of colors in various polymers,
available in ready-to-use formulation or
concentrate adapted to your process
Colors –
low migration/
interference
Ready-to-use formulation to avoid
interference with analytical tests;
extractable metal data
Colors – biologically
evaluated
Reduced risk of non compliance to current
and proposed regulations such as IVDR
Color in PP, ABS, PC
and high temperature
polymers with
UL listings
Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates
supporting Underwriters Laboratory
requirements of electric enclosures
Antistatic for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use
formulation; fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing
potential migration
Laser marking for
UDI replacing ink
printing/labels
Activation of the polymer to laser energy
give high contrast solvent-free,
high speed identification
Laser welding for fast,
reliable assembly of
a range of polymers
Custom concentrates and ready-to-use
formulations for optically transparent
and opaque colors while allowing laser
transmission/absorption
Nucleation of
semicrystalline
polymers e.g.
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DISCLAIMER
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Welcome
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
INTRODUCTION
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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WE ARE A FORMULATOR
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
Avient Corporation 6
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WE ARE INNOVATORS
2,500+
ACTIVE PATENT
FILINGS WORLDWIDE
1,100+
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
>85% Stage-gate technology projects
enable sustainable solutions
INDIA INNOVATION CENTER
33%
2022 VITALITY
INDEX
140+
MATERIAL SCIENCE
PhD ASSOCIATES
Avient Corporation 8
3% 3%
5%
Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
CAPEX / Revenue
2023E
Global footprint enables greater flexibility to exceed
needs of customers and deliver localized technical
and formulation expertise
9
36
24
Manufacturing Locations by Region
WE ARE ASSET LIGHT
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA
Avient Corporation 9
Asset-light flexibility
enables more nimble
manufacturing capabilities
and lower overhead
Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to working
capital improvement
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
80% 80%
81%
84%
83%
79%
50%
70%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023E
150
200
250
300
350
400
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Fl
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C
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Fl
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FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion %
2 Recent Divestitures - Combined $1.7B in Proceeds
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION
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Combined $3.6B Investment in Acquisitions Since 2016
Color Business
Distribution
2016 2022
PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION
46%
87%
0%
20%
2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
%
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dj
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te
d
EB
IT
DA
Commodity JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Businesses
Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications
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END MARKET TRANSFORMATION
Defense
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8%
23%
4%
2006 2023E
Other
Industri
es
22%
56%
14%
43%
9%
2006 2023E
Reduced Exposure to Cyclical End Markets End Market Diversification
Transportation
Building &
Construction
57%
Defense
IMPROVING PROFITABILITY AND EXPANDING MARGINS
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Adj.
Ultimately, our
performance must
drive growth as a
truly world-class,
sustainable
organization,
achieving the right
results, the
right way.
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Sustainability is integral to achieving our vision, mission, and
performance that:
• creates a safe and accepting environment that
empowers associates to perform to their fullest potential
• gives back to the communities where we work and live
• enables customers to innovate solutions that help make
the planet more sustainable
• protects the environment by addressing climate change,
conserving natural resources and preventing pollution
• actively manages risk for investors & yields
financial performance
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EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT
DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR CULTURE
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MEGATRENDS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Advancements in
Technology
Transformation of
Municipalities
Lifestyle
Refresh
Rethinking
Globalization
Evolution of
Avient Corporation 22
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVING
AVIENT’S GROWTH
Changes in consumer behavior driven by climate
change & desire to reduce plastics waste
Consumers seeking to buy more sustainable products
from more sustainable companies
Brand owner and retailer demand to meet
sustainability targets & needs
Rising emphasis on preserving and protecting
natural resources & human life
Increased current and pending government legislation
and regulations
CONSUMERS WANT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Source: Simon Kucher 2022
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Consider sustainability
when they purchase
Rate sustainability as a key
criterion in
purchasing decisions
34%
Are willing to pay more for
sustainable products
Average premium
consumers are willing to pay
for sustainable products
PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMERS NOW LARGEST SEGMENT
Source: IBM / National Retail Federation 2022
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“Purpose-driven consumers seek
products and brands that align with
their values and provide health and
wellness benefits.