https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/DOC 1879.pdf
Polyone and Clariant
Masterbatch combined in 2020 to form Avient.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/AVNT November IR Presentation.pdf
GUIDANCE
$800
$754
$128
$123
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$0.56 $0.57
13
• Demand impacted by destocking
and cautious customer sentiment
• Positive net price benefit:
o CAI - Pricing flat and raw
material deflation
o SEM - Pricing flat with
unfavorable mix related to
healthcare, more than offset
with raw material deflation
• Cost reductions driven by Clariant
synergies and reduced
administrative costs
Q3 EBITDA BRIDGE
($ millions)
CAI:
Price / Mix -)
Deflation 22)
SEM:
Price / Mix (6)
Deflation 13)
Net Price Benefit 29)
Cost Reductions 13)
Wage Inflation (8)
FX 1)
Q3 2023 Actual $ 123)
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q3 2022 Pro Forma $ 137)
Demand (49)
14
2023 G U I DAN CE
Q4 2023 GUIDANCE VS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Investor%2520Presentation%2520Longbow%2520Basic%2520Materials%2520Conference%2520-%2520March%25202016.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 – 2015 2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
Note: 2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.30
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
10%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2% 5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5%
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
End Markets
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
66%
Building &
10%Electrical &
Textiles
Distribution
29%
PP&S
Specialty
51%
$1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.3% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.8% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
25 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 10
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Packaging
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 2015
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
2006 2015
Adjusted
Gross Margin ($M)
+138%
Investing to Drive Growth
Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
16.2%
9.7%
2006 2015
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
52% of associates trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Commitment to Operational Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q4 2015
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.1x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2015
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
1.0 million shares in
Q4 2015
Repurchased 15.8
million shares since
early 2013
4.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Recent Acquisitions
Kraton TPE Assets Magenta Master Fibers
February 2016 – Acquired Kraton’s thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE) assets
Serve personal care, medical, packaging (protective
film) and electronics applications
Purchase price of $72 million represents a multiple
of 9x EBITDA
Adds $35 million in annual revenue and $0.03
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Expands GLS presence in consumer, healthcare,
transportation, and packaging end markets
December 2015 – Acquired Magenta Master Fibers,
an innovative developer of specialty color
concentrates for the global fiber industry
Purchase price of $22 million represents a multiple
of 6.8x EBITDA
Adds $16 million in annual revenue and $0.01
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Broadens portfolio of colorant and additives
technologies for fiber applications and extends
existing reach into strategic end markets such as
transportation and consumer goods
Medical
Baby Care Electronics
Food Packaging
Automotive Textiles Home Textiles
Clothing Outdoor
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80 $1.96
$0.00
$0.75
$1.50
$2.25
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
2015 Full Year Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reached record level
of 16.7%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 260 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Adjusted EPS has grown on average
24% per year since 2011
$50
$75
$104
$125 $135
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
CAI Operating Profit
$46 $47
$57
$72
$80
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
SEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
48%
33%
Building &
Electrical &
1%
31%
Textiles
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
49%
29%
Building &
Electrical &
19%
15%
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Platinum
Vision
Appliances,
Building &
Construction
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
Transportation
33%
97%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Building &
31%
Electrical &
1%
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
79%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
53%
2006 Q4 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
Building &
4%Consumer
Electrical &
23%
24%
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PolyOne Corporation Page 29
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 30
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
$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 33
• 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 34
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 35
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
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 38
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.
1
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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V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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P O L Y O N E P O S T P P & S D I V E S T M E N T
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
17%
Wire & Cable
Building &
Electrical &
Color
Additives &
Inks 35%
Distribution
43%
Specialty
Engineered
22%
United States
53% Europe 19%
Latin
America
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks 1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
**ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
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 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
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 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
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 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) 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
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 12
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
35%
$20
$56
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 14
Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 15
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
2
44 0
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 10 5 17 5 10 47
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,767 $315 $766 $2,848
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
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
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 17
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
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Installed LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011
Acquired
PlastiComp,
specialty LFT
producer
PolyOne Corporation
2019
Acquired
Fiber-Line,
specialty
fiber
processor
18
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
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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
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
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71%
1%
2018PF Sales by Market
Fiber Optics
Oil & Gas
Estimated 2019 Sales:
$100M
• Abrasion
resistance
• Adhesion
enhancement
• Anti-microbial
• Chemical
resistance
• Color
• Conductivity
• Fire retardant
• Glow-in-the-
dark
• Process
enhancement
• UV inhibitor
• Water
swellable
• Water
repellency
• Entangling
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Twisting
• Winding
• Braiding
• Stranding
High Performance
Fiber and Polymers
Suppliers
Customer
Value
Coating
Processing
Fiber-Line
Bare and Coated
Fiber and
Composite Rod
Customers
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
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1.
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
67
220
147
2018 141
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
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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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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
2 104
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
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
28% Industrial
14%
Textiles
Building & Construction
10%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
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 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
14.0%
16.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
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Europe
35%
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
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
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
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 8 R E V E N U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
Europe
28%
46%
24%
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
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
28%
17%
16%Consumer
Electrical &
Asia
78%
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 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
14.0%
16.0%
10
100
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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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27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
5.9%
5.6%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
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Performance
Additives
PVC
Pigments
Polyethylene
Plasticizers
Polypropylene
TiO2
Nylon
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
27%
$1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude Distribution business
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products stand
up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
Outdoor consumer applications where superior aesthetics,
chemical resistance, UV stability, and high performance are critical, such as powersports, lawn and garden,
and marine body panels and housings, are suitable candidates for customized Artisan formulations.
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COLORANT DISPERSIONS
RUBBER COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP are pigment dispersions
for rubber systems, available in customizable binder
systems suited for nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural
rubber, CPE and EVA compounds
Applications: industrial goods, auto mats, rubber
flooring, sponge rubber, wire and cable
URETHANE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Polyester Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ PEP
Stan-Tone™ PEP colorants are reactive and
compatible with polyester systems, reacting to
become part of the final cured product
Applications: cast urethane wheels, industrial
rollers, rigid foams, adhesives, laminates, pultrusion,
glass reinforced composites, coated fabrics
Polyether Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ ET
Stan-Tone™ ET colorants for urethane are compatible
with polyether systems, reacting to become part of
the final cured product
Applications: flexible foam, cast-able rolls
and wheels, adhesives and laminates
EPOXY COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ EPX
Stan-Tone™ EPX consists of selected pigments
dispersed in a Bisphenol A undiluted epoxy resin with
an epoxide equivalent of 185
Applications: protective coatings, adhesives, epoxy
flooring, electrical potting and laminates
VINYL COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ VC & VCP
Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP are products based on single
pigment or multi-pigment blends and are designed
for applications in which dispersion, uniformity,
compatibility and cleanliness are essential
Applications: profile extrusions, decking, outdoor
furniture, calendaring applications
Plasticizer-Based Colorants for Vinyl Paste:
Stan-Tone™ HCC
Stan-Tone™ HCC dispersions consist of selected
pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate
plasticizer (DIDP) and are designed for applications
in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and
cleanliness are essential
Applications: coated fabric, vinyl sealants,
adhesives, wall coverings, toys and sporting goods
SILICONE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Liquid Silicone Colorants:
Silcopas™
Stan-Tone™ SP or FSP (FDA-compliant)
Silcotec™ SL
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus LSR (class VI certified)
Silicone paste colorants are single pigment or custom-
made dispersions using a silicone carrier specially
developed for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection
molding applications
Applications: infant care, toys, seals, gaskets and
medical equipment
High Consistency Silicone Rubber Colorants:
Silcogum™
Silcotec™ S
Stan-Tone™ SMB
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus HCR (class VI certified)
Silicone rubber colorants are made with a silicone
elastomer gum binder resulting in cuttable
masterbatches or slabs for ease of handling, especially
for 2-roll, open-mill mixing
Applications: mechanical seals, keypads, gaskets, wire
and cable jacketing
Room Temperature Vulcanization Colorants:
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP colorants
offer a standard line of single pigment or custom
made dispersions using a low viscosity dimethyl
fluid specially developed for room temperature
vulcanization (RTV) rubber
Applications: caulks, sealants, adhesives
WATER-BASED COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Water-Based Liquid Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ WDN
Stan-Tone™ WDN water dispersions are high-solids
organic or inorganic pigment dispersions designed to
help meet standards for dispersion including pH levels
and strength and shade
Applications: dipped latex balloons and gloves,
coatings and adhesive systems
ADDITIVE
AQUEOUS ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Aquamix™
Aquamix™ chemical dispersions are a full line of
dispersed and emulsified curatives, antioxidants,
fillers, vulcanizers, optical brighteners, flame
retardants, UV stabilizers and tackifiers
Applications: adhesives and latex compounding,
curatives
SILICONE ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ EC
Silcosperse™ EC electrically conductive additives
provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings
Applications: resistors, printable electronics, flexible
electronics, insulator depolarizers
Laser Marking Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ LM
Silcosperse™ LM laser marking additives are
dispersions that contain laser absorbers and color
formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching
Applications: medical device housings, electronic
device housings, wire and cable jacketing
Peroxide Additives for Silicone:
Silcocat™
Silcocat™ dispersions can improve silicone molding
process by stabilizing silicone peroxide compound levels
Applications: automotive hoses, seals, gaskets
Heat Stabilizer Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™
The Silcosperse™ family of heat stabilizing additives
provide a high quality dispersion into silicone
designed to enhance heat resistance of silicone
compounds
Mold Release Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ IMR
Silcosperse™ IMR is an internal mold release
dispersion designed to be added to the silicone or
fluorosilicone compound to facilitate the de-molding
of finished parts
Acid Acceptor Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 180
Silcosperse™ 180 acid acceptor is a premium
dispersion used to neutralize acid by-products
generated by certain peroxides
Viscosity Modifiers for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 237
Silcosperse™ 237 modifier dispersions are designed
to raise or control the viscosity without changing
solid content
SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
DRY POWDER COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC are dry powder
pigments available in a range of hues and
chemical types
WET OR DRY BLEND COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ DB
Stan-Tone™ DB dry blend colorants provide
enhanced performance over dry colors, resulting
in uniform critical pigment weight ratios for
improved color control
SELF-BONDING SILICONE
Silcotec™ SCB
Silcotec™ SCB self-bonding silicone solutions
allow silicone to bond to various substrates
without prime coating
To learn more about our colorant & additive dispersions,
please contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or
visit www.avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
As a medical equipment and
device manufacturer, your high-
performance, ergonomically designed
equipment requires robust materials
with high resistance to chemicals, UV
rays and impact.
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Coincident with the acquisition of the
Clariant Color business in 2020, we branded the collective enterprise Avient—a new name for
a new kind of materials company.
Plastics Pact
Product Innovation
Protects Quality Recycle
Cesa™ A4R Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling
Innovation Award, Finalist:
Product Technology Innovation, Finalist:
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
2023 Sustainability Innovation Awards
Avient’s sustainable solutions portfolio is not only enabling our customer’s commitments, it is also receiving recognition for
product and technology innovation.
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https://www.prseventeurope.com/prse2024/en/page/2023-winners
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RENEW
Avient’s portfolio of RENEW solutions are designed to advance the circular economy.
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CHARACTERISTICS TPE THERMOSET RUBBER LIM* SILICONE PVC
Compression Set Good Excellent Excellent Fair
Heat Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Fair
UV/Ozone Resistance Good Good Good Good
Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good
Barrier Properties Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
# of Manufacturing Steps Excellent Good Good Excellent
Supply Chain Availability Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent
Colorability Excellent Good Good Excellent
Total Costs $$ $$$ $$$$ $
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR HEALTHCARE
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, RUBBER, SILICONE, AND PVC
We offer a broad range of TPEs solutions that are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and
application challenges.
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STAGE SOLUTION CAPABILITIES
Polymer Recycling ColorMatrix™ rePrize™ - Increases intrinsic viscosity to enhance use of recycled PET
- Reduces yellowing and decontamination
Materials Selection ColorMatrix™ Joule™ RHB - Reduces the energy required and costs
- Ensures minimal yellowing and light-weighting
Preform Molding ColorMatrix™ AAzure™ - Reduces yellowing and acetaldehyde levels for improved
bottled strength
Preform Molding ColorWorks™ - Provides a range of possible colors for end products based
on the color of the rPET available for use
Preform Molding Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch - Combines pigments and functional additives with a 100% PCR carrier
for polyolefins
- Enables packaging that is 100% PCR
Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Optica™ - Excellent acid & thermal stability to reduce yellowing and create
a haze-free container
Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Smartheat RHC™
Process Aid
- Optimizes weight distribution to increase bottle strength and quality
- Reduces energy required and costs
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ - Scavenges oxygen to extend the shelf life and preserve the
freshness of food or beverages within container
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV - Blocks ultraviolet light transmission to protect the container
and its contents
- Enables light-weighting
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ - High-performance light blocking that extends the shelf life
of light-sensitive dairy products
Taking the
Next Steps
Move Your Sustainability to the Next Level
Because sustainable material solutions and technology are evolving at
the speed of life, it takes fresh thinking, agile R & D, and imaginative use
of next-generation materials to bring
life-changing products to market safely and quickly.