https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Jefferies%2520Industrials%2520Conference%25202015.pdf
PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor
and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment
and to allocate resources.
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.
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor
and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment
and to allocate resources.
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
$0.44
$0.46
$0.40
$0.45
$0.50
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
Adjusted EPS growth despite
unfavorable foreign exchange and
market dynamics
• Ex. currency, EPS grew 10.5%
+5%
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
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%
16.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
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%
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%
12-16%
16.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
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%
2.7%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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%
6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
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
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% 5.9%
6-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Application Examples
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
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 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
organoleptic 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor
and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment
and to allocate resources.
Strong past 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Building &
17%
Electrical &
8%
19%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 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 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
43%
33%
11.6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Building &
Electrical &
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
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 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
44%
37%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
96%
1%
Building &
32%
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
81%
1%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
8%
Building &
4% Electrical &
1%Industrial
2015
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
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 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 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
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Building &
Electrical &
24%
23%
6.1%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor
and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment
and to allocate resources.
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
$0.17
$0.22 $0.24
$0.31
$0.44 $0.46
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
First quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 23% per year
since 2010
+26%
+11%
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%
16.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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%
16.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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%
2.7%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 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% 6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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%
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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% 5.9%
6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
50%
2006 Q1 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
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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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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 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
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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
2015 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.
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CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy
>50% Improvement
REDUCE – TAKEAWAY
Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
45%
Other
Applications
2022PF
$310M
38
46
CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Preserve
Woon Keat Moh
Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks –
Americas and Asia
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PRESERVE
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• Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to
mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or
food spoilage
• Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials
requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of
neat resins
• Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in
healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory
requirements
• Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances
(NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications
• Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments
in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources &
human life
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Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn
Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants
• Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce
waste creation
• Conserves water and energy
LESS WATER
PROTECTIVE DENIM
Dyneema® Workwear Solutions
• Improves tear resistance 50-100%
• More protective than competitive alternatives
• Enables the amount of protective fiber to be
reduced without sacrificing performance
600%
IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $49M
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Low Cure Textile Inks
Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks
• Decreases energy consumption
• Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects
SAVES ENERGY
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $40M
BIO-BASED
FORMULATIONS
Water Based Textile Inks
Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Non-formaldehyde solutions available
• Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time
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Mosquito Netting
Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives
• Helps control malaria
• Protects consistently using a controlled
release of insecticide
• Expands access to healthcare
breakthroughs to global communities
ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES
200 Million
Antimicrobial Protection
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
• Reduces microbial / mold growth
• Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration
• Excellent comfort and wearability
• Chemical resistance - will not discolor
or degrade
REDUCES MICROBES
2022 Revenue: $5M
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Cut-Resistant Gloves
Dyneema® Solutions
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Reduces carbon emissions
• Excellent wearability / comfort
WORK INJURIES
REDUCES
Rescue Rope
Dyneema® Solutions
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• High break load
• Extraordinary reliability
SAVES LIVES
2022 Revenue: $106M
Body Armor
Dyneema® Protective Solutions
• Exceptional trauma protection
• Excellent wearability
LIGHTER
THAN ARAMID FIBER
35%
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BIO-DERIVED
Pharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations
NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials
• Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials
with healthcare device manufacturers
• Eliminates vulcanization processes
Medical
2022 Revenue: $40M
NON-PHTHALATE
Respiratory Conduit
Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated
Tubing Formulations
• Non-Phthalate
• ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant
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UP TO
BIO-BASED CARRIER
Medical Devices
Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants
• Minimizes risk through pre-testing
• Provides vital regulatory compliance
• Minimizes global supply chain risk with
validated backup supply
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
and Auto Injectors
Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions
• Impact performance
• Chemical resistance
ENABLES HOME CARE
Medical
2022 Revenue: $16M
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Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing
Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components
• Reduction in weight & energy usage
• Thermal and abrasion resistant
• Extends product life
ENABLES CONNECTIVITY
Cable Micromodules
ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations
• Non-halogen
• Low smoke and toxicity
SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Base Station Components
Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations
• Low density – lighter weight
• Low warpage & thermal conductivity
EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE
Antenna Components
PREPERM™ Low Loss
Dielectric Formulations
• Replaces costly ceramics
• Consistent and efficient antenna performance
ENHANCES
PERFORMANCE
5G Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $39M
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“Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in
eco-friendly screen printing inks.”
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monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each
business segment and to allocate resources.
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision makers use these financial measures to
monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each
business segment and to allocate resources.
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision makers use these financial measures to
monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each
business segment and to allocate resources.
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision makers use these financial measures to
monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each
business segment and to allocate resources.
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PolyOne’s chief operating decision makers use these financial measures to
monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each
business segment and to allocate resources.