https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6766
Marketing + Technical Info
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4357
Marketing + Technical Info
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Avient Discontinued Operations Financial Information.pdf
Slide 5 - Segment Data Recast for Avient Distribution as a Discontinued Operation
Reflects segment data recast for Avient Distribution as a discontinued operation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
National Defense
budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress
in Q1 2023
• European NATO members annual defense
spend expected to increase by up to 20%
Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™
One of the highest strength to weight
ratios of any material on Earth
Direct relationships with industry leading
armor manufacturers
Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and
moisture to handle any environment
Avient Confidential 13
DEFENSE
Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO13
Source:
TRANSPORTATION
• Increased EPA regulations requiring
improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by
lower-weight vehicles
• Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S.
vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032
Lightweight panels that establish both
strength and stiffness resulting in
decreased energy usage, lower emissions
Long-lasting Color applications to resist
UV exposure, temperature fluctuations
and exceed the stylistic requirements of
global automakers
14
$130
$530
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
15
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
16
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ 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
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
17
Sustainable
Solutions
32%
Asia / LATAM
Composites
Other (GDP
Growth)
39%
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• The company will be
conducting an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainability solutions portfolio
Avient Confidential 18
SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
18
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
($ in millions)
Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
19
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
$1,175M
Lightweighting
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human Health & Safety
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET
B&C
• Eco-Conscious
• Carbon footprint
• Resource
conservation
• Carbon footprint
• Bio based content
• Eco-Conscious
Automotive
• Light weighting
• Recycled Content
• VOC reduction
• Recycle Solutions
• Carbon Footprint
Packaging
• Recycle Solutions
• Food waste
reduction
Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals
Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation
20
INVESTING
IN INNOVATION
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O
21
AP P EN D IX
24
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
• Cost inflation
decelerating,
particularly for
hydrocarbon-based
raw materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
24%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
26
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
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
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
27
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
52%
35%
REGION
28
19%
8%Industrial
9% Defense
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
24%
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
56%
23%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
29
PEER COMPARISONS
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
31
4 4
5 5 5
6
7
9
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.
33
EV / 2023E EBITDA
Historic Multiple
6.5
8.3
9.9
14.6
13.7
13.0
11.9
8.8
18.7
17.4
11.8
10.0 9.7
9.1
8.0 7.9
01
1)
01
8)
02
3)
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/AVNT February IR Presentation_w_Non-GAAP Recs.pdf
PY
$790
$719
$107
$114
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$0.42
$0.52
- 9% + 7% + 24%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
15
Q4 2023 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
16
CAI
$491
$459
Sales
$70
$84
SEM
$301
$260
Sales
$55
$49
- 7% - 14%+20% - 11%
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
17
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 11
Deflation 14
SEM:
Price / Mix 4
Deflation 9
Net Price Benefit 38
Cost Reductions 13
Wage Inflation (8)
Other (2)
Q4 2023 $114
Adjusted
Q4 2022 $ 107
Demand (34) • Demand was down, but less than in previous
quarters, due to slowing pace of destocking
• Positive net price benefit:
o CAI – Pricing flat with favorable mix from
uptick in packaging and consumer end
markets and raw material deflation
o SEM - Pricing flat with favorable mix from
Composites and raw material deflation
• Cost reductions primarily driven by reduced
administrative costs and cost synergies
2024 G U I DAN CE
2024 GUIDANCE
Full Year 2024 Guidance
Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million
Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65
Interest Expense $105 to $110 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million
19
Q1 Adjusted EPS of $0.68
AP P E N DI X
21
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%Industrial
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
23
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
24
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION
52%
35%
25
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
26
BY END MARKET
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Investor Presentation_website w Non-GAAP.pdf
Q1 2023
(TOTAL COMPANY)
$846 $829
$134
$143
17.3%
(in millions)
$0.63
$0.76
(in millions)
+ 7% + 21%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
9
- 2%
15.8%
+150 bps
Q1 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS)
$537
$515
$91
$97
18.8%
(in millions) (in millions)
+ 7%
10
- 4%
17.0%
+180 bps
• Year over year demand
continues to improve for the
segment but slowly due to
continued weakness in Europe
• Raw material deflation & cost
reduction actions primary drivers
of adjusted EBITDA growth and
margin expansion of +180 bps vs
Q1 2023
Q1 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS)
$310
$314
$64
$73
23.2%
(in millions) (in millions)
+ 14%
11
+ 1%
20.8%
+240 bps
• Sales growth in defense end
market offset by weaker
demand in telecommunications
end market
• Raw material deflation and
favorable mix impact from
defense sales primary drivers
of adjusted EBITDA growth and
margin expansion of +240 bps
vs Q1 2023
Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE
(TOTAL COMPANY)
12
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix (1)
Deflation 16
SEM:
Price / Mix 4
Deflation 7
Net Price Benefit 26
Wage/Other Inflation (9)
FX (2)
Q1 2024 $143
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q1 2023 $ 134
Demand (6)
• Positive net price benefit:
o Favorable raw material
deflation in both segments
• Wage and other inflation more than
offset cost reductions/synergies
2024 G U IDA N CE
FY 2024 GUIDANCE
Original Revised
Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million $510 to $535 million
Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65 $2.50 to $2.65
Interest Expense $105 to $110 million $105 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million ~$140 million
14
Q2 2024: Adjusted EPS of $0.71
CE O “TO P O F M IN D ”
FO CU S ARE A S
AREAS OF FOCUS
16
+7%
Drive Profitable Organic
Top-Line Growth with
Margin Expansion
Amplify Innovation Build Leadership & Talent
Pipeline
AP P EN D IX
19
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
21
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
22
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
52%
35%
23
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
24
BY END MARKET
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/AVNT M11 Investor Presentation_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
FX +8.5%
FX -0.4%
Total Avient +8.1%
Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS SEGMENT
$487
$522
$89
$97
(in millions) (in millions)
10
+ 7%
(+8% excluding FX)
+ 9%
(+11% excluding FX)
18.3%
+40 bps *18.7%
*
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
• Sales growth driven by winning
new product specifications in
consumer & packaging, strong
underlying demand in healthcare
and improving demand in building
& construction
• Favorable mix and raw material
deflation contributed to EBITDA
margin expansion
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS SEGMENT
$268
$295
$51
$57
(in millions) (in millions)
11
• Sales growth driven by restocking
in healthcare & consumer end
markets and strong underlying
demand for composite
applications used in building &
construction, energy and defense
end markets
• Favorable mix contributed to
EBITDA margin expansion
+ 10%
(+10% excluding FX)
+ 12%
(+13% excluding FX)
19.0%
+40 bps *19.4%
*
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
2024 G U IDA N CE
FY 2024 GUIDANCE
Previous (Aug 6) Current
Adjusted EPS $2.55 to $2.70 $2.63 to $2.67
Adjusted EBITDA $515 to $540 million $525 to $530 million
Interest Expense $105 million $104 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures &
Investment in S/4 Hana
~$140 million ~$140 million
13
14
• Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 at
the NYSE, beginning at 10AM
• The focus will be to do a deep dive on the
Company’s strategy
• Registration available at
www.avient.com/investors
2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
AP P EN D IX
17
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
19
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
20
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
52%
35%
21
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
22
BY END MARKET
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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Patterson
Chairman, President and CEO
INTRODUCTION
B O B P A T T E R S O N
PolyOne Corporation 7
PolyOne Corporation 8
H I S T O R I C P A S T
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 9
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 10
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y
PolyOne Corporation 11
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
86
2016
125
169
216
Campus Hires
2008
2011
25
S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S
PolyOne Corporation 12
With emphasis on:
• Light-weighting
• Reducing packaging materials
• Improving recyclability
• Reducing spread of infection
• Facilitating alternative energy
solutions
Building &
9%
Electrical &
P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S )
OUR PLANET
PolyOne Corporation 14
Energy
Saving Projects
26
REDUCTION
REDUCTION
Waste
Reduction Projects
2,557
LSS Projects
Executed
202
PolyOne LSS
Blackbelts
2011
2017 202
2008
147
67
2,557
2008 2017
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 15
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 16
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 17
65%
2005 2014
$5M $242M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G
H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T
PolyOne Corporation 18
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Acquisitions
Organic
Revenue
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S
PolyOne Corporation 19
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 20
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
5.0%
2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations
R A I S I N G T H E B A R
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 21
COMMERCIAL
EXCELLENCE
PolyOne Corporation 22
M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
PolyOne Corporation 23
PolyOne Corporation 24
35% more sales calls
25% more marketing campaigns
1,000 new customers, expanding
customer base by 5%
$1.0B increase in new opportunities
8% reduction of average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
20% more prospecting calls
PolyOne Corporation 25
P O L Y O N E
+34%
$3.0 billion
$4.0 billion
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
PolyOne Corporation 27
Customization
55%
M&A
Innovation
Pipeline
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Innovation comes from
PolyOne Corporation 28
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
PolyOne Corporation 29
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Gordon/Polystrand –
Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
PolyOne Corporation 30
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polymers
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 1
15 4
10
11
4
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79
Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415
Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415
Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250
Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520
Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140
Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
– – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840
38%
$20
$52
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 32
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
PolyOne Corporation 33
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
$4M
$40M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
PolyOne Corporation 34
Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 35
Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 85
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 36
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 37
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
21
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
Inside sales/digital revenue
4 focused end-markets aligned with global
megatrends
5 strategic innovation platforms
30% increase in IQ Design projects
35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital
≥35% vitality index
PolyOne Corporation 38
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 39
SEGMENT REVIEWS
POLYONE
DISTRIBUTION
PolyOne Corporation 40
S C O T T H O R N
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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23%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S
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Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow
their brand and value-added solutions
1.2B
$
Annual Sales
250
Global Employees
24
Strategic
Presence
132
Sales Reps
Warehouse
Locations
6
Service Centers
Dedicated Commercial
Team
S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S
S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y
PolyOne Corporation 43
95% on-time delivery
Customer/Product
Combinations
14,000
Transactions/Month
In-Person
Customer Visits
6,500 27,000
$
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37% more sales calls
$65M in new revenue from
inside sales
$400M increase in new
opportunities
24% increase in close rate
51% increase in prospecting calls
119
13211
1315
23
Sales R&D / Technical Marketing
+ 53%
+ 11%
PolyOne Corporation 45
Providing differentiated services that meet the needs
of the changing customer landscape
G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S
$65
PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales
$ in millions
PolyOne Corporation 46
G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S
C H A N N E L S
Technical
Field Sales
Key Accounts /
Industry Sales
Inside
Sales
Serving a broad spectrum of customers
Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and
enhance the customer experience
PolyOne Corporation 47
P O D S A L E S
+27%
$1.2 billion
$1.6 billion
>10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and
digital with expanded customer touch points
8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class
service and technical expertise
6-8% compound annual operating income growth
6-7% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 48
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED
MATERIALS
PolyOne Corporation 49
M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 50
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
19%
Electrical &
13%
8%
Building &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.1%
Europe
28%
48%
22%
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
PolyOne Corporation 52
Demand for engineered materials is accelerating
Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet
the demands of local consumption
Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen
technologies to meet increasing European standards
Adding capacity in strategic markets
India Germany
China North America
Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia
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13% more sales calls
36% increase in customization
projects
$270M increase in new opportunities
12% reduction in average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
50% improvement in speed of
formulation turnaround
Increased commercial headcount
133
17335
39
120
147
+ 30%
+ 11%
PolyOne Corporation 55
S E M
S A L E S
+43%
$610 million
$880 million
PolyOne Corporation 56
Leading Sporting Goods
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led an onsite Black Belt
project to improve product
development cycle times
Reduced
innovation project
cycle times by over
10%
and prototyping by
40%
80%
increased
resulting in
$500k
savings
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 57
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 58
Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 59
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed
LFT
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 60
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
44
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
0%
At Acquisition Goal
Operating Margins
Test Market
Innovation
Projects
PolyOne Corporation 61
A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S
Long-term investments align with key global megatrends
Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability
>10% annual increase in customization projects
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing
portfolio in 4 focus end markets
20% increase in global capacity
12-15% compound annual operating income growth
14-16% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 62
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
& SOLUTIONS
PolyOne Corporation 63
D O N W I S E M A N
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 64
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Electrical &
1%
Asia
77%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
16.0%
10
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$886 $668 $773 $721Sales
PolyOne Corporation 66
PolyOne Corporation 67
25% more sales calls
113% increase in innovation
pipeline
$240M increase in new
opportunities
36% increase in
prospecting calls
300 basis point
improvement in
operating margin
57
66
18
37
53
+ 16%
+ 43%
+ 6%
PolyOne Corporation 68
P P & S
S A L E S
+40%
$610 million
$850 million
PolyOne Corporation 69
Leading Wire & Cable
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led on-site Kaizen process
improvements
Reduced
over
400
labor hours
through
reorganized
work area and
floor space
Increased
manufacturing
throughput value
$1.4M
PolyOne Corporation 70
IQ Design is collaborating with a
leading medical device
manufacturer to replace metal
and provide chemical resistance
to solve cracking issues related
to intense cleaning requirements
H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
PolyOne Corporation 71
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 72
Shift toward less toxic solutions
Increased consumer awareness
Focus on environmentally
friendly solutions
New regulatory standards
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M
PolyOne Corporation 73
Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant
Non-Halogen
No Dripping
Low Smoke
Low Toxicity &
Corrosiveness
H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H
( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e ,
N o n - H a l o g e n )
Non-Halogen
R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y
L E D S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 74
Solutions for rigid molded &
extruded applications
Superior outdoor weather performance
Excellent light dispersion qualities
Formulated to meet stringent
flame-rating regulations
Custom design support to meet demand
8% more sales calls annually
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including
breakthroughs in healthcare technologies
8-10% compound annual operating income growth
12-14% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 75
COLOR ADDITIVES
& INKS
PolyOne Corporation 76
M A R K C R I S T
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 77
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
8%
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
16.0%
18.0%
110
120
130
140
150
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Europe
32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
PolyOne Corporation 79
Emerging markets driving strong demand for color
and additives
Rapid adoption of food and beverage
packaging additives
Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding
Asia-Pacific market
Increase commercial investments focused on China,
India and Mexico
Expand capacity in China and leverage investments
in India
Recent acquisitions increasing global reach
PolyOne Corporation 80
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35% more sales calls
30% increase in customized color
formulations
106% increase in innovation pipeline
$170M increase in new opportunities
20% increase in prospecting calls
9 days or less in design
turnaround time:
best-in-class
Increased commercial investment
301
382
38
43
209
275
+ 27%
+ 13%
+ 32%
PolyOne Corporation 82
C A I S A L E S
+32%
$540 million
$710 million
PolyOne Corporation 83
Developed
inventory
management
framework to
reduce
working
capital by
Printing Equipment
and Supply Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and conducted process mapping
exercises to identify key
improvement opportunities
Optimize
manufacturing:
45%
improvement in
assembly process,
25%
cycle time
A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
PolyOne Corporation 84
B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
Active oxygen scavenging
additive in the bottle wall
Evolving technology for active
oxygen scavenging additive in
the bottle cap
Amosorb™ HyGuard™
UV and visible light blocking
additive to prevent degradation
of product
Lactra™ SX
Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market
PolyOne Corporation 85
S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M
F I B E R C O L O R A N T S
Eliminate waste water associated
with conventional dyeing
Help meet sustainability targets
for brand owners
Enable “uncolored fiber” producers
to bypass dyehouse
Strategic addressable market >$300M
PolyOne Corporation 86
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 87
Thermoplastic
2011 2015 2018
Acquired
ColorMatrix
Acquired
Magenta
Acquired
IQAP
$10
$45
Revenue from Fiber Color
Invested in
development
of liquid fiber
colorant
technology
Expanded
solid
colorant
offerings
38
43
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
Innovation
Projects
PolyOne Corporation 88
I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E
Nearly 900 projects identified
Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers
Sales Funnel
$125M
“We are unleashing the power of human potential, all
to advance the game.
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 98
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
243
335
$36
$90
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 150% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Operating
Income (millions)
53
109
187
214
3
12
$12
$45
$22
$42
$2
Acquisition #1
(10 years)
Acquisition #3
(7 years)
Acquisition #2
(9 years)
EBITDA
Multiple
10.5x
3.0x
11.1x
7.6x
4.9x
2.8x
23%
17%
21%
Return on Sales
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 100
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
44
65
$0 $0
0% 0%
Advanced Composites
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 101
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
96
141
$16
$18
$36
11% 12%
18-20%
Recent Color Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation 102
Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
250
• Local to regional footprint
• Niche technology focus
• Concentrated customer base
$50M–$200M 150
• Regional to global footprint
• 1–3 specialty technologies
• Diversified customer base
>$200M 30
• Global footprint with local service
• Diverse specialty technologies
• Highly diversified customer & market
portfolio
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
S U M M A R Y
PolyOne Corporation 103
Proven track record with specialty acquisitions using
invest-to-grow strategy
Our approach to integration differentiates PolyOne in
a competitive M&A market
Trusted brand and reputation
Buyer of choice
Robust pipeline with a range of opportunities that fit
our strategy
FINANCIAL
REVIEW
B R A D R I C H A R D S O N
PolyOne Corporation 104
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A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
PolyOne Corporation 106
S T R A T E G I C C A S H D E P L O Y M E N T
ORGANIC GROWTH
Investing in R&D and
capacity
11
Maintenance
40%
Strategic Growth
Investments
60%
Capital Expenditures
M&A OPPORTUNITIES
Continued pursuit of strategic bolt
on acquisitions that expand
specialty offerings
2
SHAREHOLDER RETURN
Dividends and share buybacks3
Over $400
million
M&A Spending
Since 2014
$809
million
Share Repurchases
2011-Q1 2018
60%
Increase in annual
dividend over next three
years
2011 2013 2015 2017
“Where we were” “Where we are”
ROIC 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1%
Performance Products &
Solutions 4.3% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
E X P A N D I N G M A R G I N S & R O I C
PolyOne Corporation 107
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S
PolyOne Corporation 108
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
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Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 110
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
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$570
$1,650 $1,750
$2,000
ROIC
Invested Capital
Improving ROIC + Expanding Invested Capital = Outperforming the Market
CONCLUSION
B O B P A T T E R S O N
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1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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