https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520Conference%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252018%25202014.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty
Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end
markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014
2015 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed,
Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• 19 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly double
2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 66% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
(Est. in 2012)
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
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
*Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.8 million shares in
Q2 2014
Repurchased 8.2 million
shares since early 2013
11.8 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520KeyBanc%2520Conference%2520w%2520nonGAAP.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty
Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end
markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014
2015 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed,
Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• 19 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly double
2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 66% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
(Est. in 2012)
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
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
*Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.8 million shares in
Q2 2014
Repurchased 8.2 million
shares since early 2013
11.8 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520KeyBanc%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252010%25202013.pdf
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our
strategy and execution are working
• Megatrends align with our strengths
• Innovation and services provide differentiation
and competitive advantage
• Strong and proven management team driving
growth and performance
• Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Page 15
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
August 13 - Key Bank 2013 Investor Presentation non-GAAP v2.pdf
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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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
• 18 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly double
2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62% 64%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
550.00%
POL S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
All time high of
$42.47
June 6th, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
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Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
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Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and
presented in accordance with U.S.
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EPS
$0.14
$2.67
$3.04
TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
Industry Sustainability Standards
90th
percentile
84th
ESG Ratings Performance
1
10
PEOPLE
C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G
Community Service
7x Safer
than Industry Average
World-Class Safety
Leadership Development
Over $17 million
raised since 2010
Diversity & Inclusion
11
2022 RE SU LT S
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
13
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 42
Inflation (20)
SEM:
Price / Mix 14
Inflation (10)
Net Price Benefit 26
Wage and Energy Inflation (13)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 4
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 21
FX (10)
Q4 2022 $107
Adjusted
Q4 2021 $ 132
Demand (50)
Russia Import Sales (3)
• Demand contraction
especially prevalent in
EMEA and Asia
• Pricing continues to cover
inflation of raw materials,
wages and energy
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF STRONG AND
IMPROVING FREE CASH FLOW GENERATION
14
• Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to
working capital
management
• Anticipate continued
strong free cash flow
generation and
conversion despite
global uncertainty
78% 78% 80% 80% 81%
78%
84% 83%
80%
0%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
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F
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FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion %
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. 2020 is pro forma for Clariant Color and 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials
$600 $592
$3.02 $3.04
FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA)
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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
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CAI
$2,402 $2,355
$409 $402
SEM Pro Forma
$1,308 $1,300
$278 $272
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2% -1%
(+5% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+2% excluding FX)
PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE
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Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$
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)
18
$ 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
20
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,450
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET
21
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability, primarily
in Europe
($ 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
23 (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
12%
$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
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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.
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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.
Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.
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EV / 2023E EBITDA
Historic Multiple
6.5
8.3
10.0
15.6
13.9 13.7
12.8
9.5
18.0 17.5
12.3
10.2 9.7
8.8 8.4
5.9
(2
01
1)
(2
01
8)
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
Latin America
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $592M includes corporate costs
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
31
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
US & Canada
34%
38%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
32
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
US & Canada
52%
35%
REGION
33
19%
8%Industrial
16%
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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Weight reductions of 10 to 20% can be achieved
in injection-molded plastic components such
as interior trim parts, dashboard carriers, door
parts, glove boxes, and blow-molded parts
such as air duct systems.
Packaging
The Hydrocerol CFAs portfolio includes grades
specially developed for extruded packaging films
and sheets where thermoforming characteristics
of the finished article are critical.
This cellular structure
results in weight reductions of 15 to 30%
in films and sheets and 20 to 40% in pipes,
profiles, and boards.
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