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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
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
Page 4
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
Page 5
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
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
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
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
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
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Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
550.00%
PolyOne 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
$39.55
May 13th, 2014
Page 8
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
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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
Page 10
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Page 11
$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
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions
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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
Page 14
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Page 102
Critical Imperatives – Medium to Long Term
• Continue cultural and paradigm shift from
commodity compounder to collaborative formulator
as One PolyOne
• Accelerate innovation and leverage megatrends to
improve our mix of business with higher-margin improve our mix of business with higher-margin
specialty products
• Increase specialty contribution and advance
globalization via acquisitions
• Drive relentless execution and creative innovation as
key competitive differentiators
Page 103
2011
Proforma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CATEGORY DETAIL
EC Number 236-675-5
CAS Number 13463-67-7
Name Subclass 1 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
Structural Formula O======Ti====== O
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Crystalline
Color White
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 1560–1843°C
Boiling Point 3,000°C
Bulk Density 3.9 g/mL at 25°C
Water Solubility Immiscible
HEALTH EFFECTS
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Consumer
Based on available data, TiO2 is not a hazardous substance.
Health risks through exposure
to TiO2 in its powdered form are presumed to be extremely low since TiO2 is
typically fully incorporated into the end product in which it is used.
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
The substance is used in industrial settings only.
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CATEGORY DETAIL
EC Number 215-609-9
CAS Number 1333-86-4
Name Subclass 1 Carbon Black
Structural Formula
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
H
|
C||||HH
H
HEALTH EFFECTS
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Consumer
Overall, as a result of the detailed epidemiological investigations,
no causative link between Carbon Black exposure and cancer risk
in humans has been demonstrated.
Worker
Several epidemiological and clinical studies of workers in the Carbon Black production
industries show no evidence of clinically significant adverse health effects due to
occupational exposure to Carbon Black.
Toxicity for Reproduction
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder/ Beads
Color Black
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 3550°C
Boiling Point 500–600°C
Partition Coefficient:
N-octanol/Water Not Applicable
Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Self-ignition Temperature >284°F
Flammability >45 s
Explosiveness 50 g/m3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.
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ensure that human health and safety are at the
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Health and Safety
Environment
Social
Ethics and Governance
Management Systems
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When designing a medical device, selecting a material that will last and perform well under harsh conditions
has never been tougher.
Currently, concerns over healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have led many
medical facilities to respond by disinfecting equipment surfaces more frequently using harsher disinfectants.
Versaflex™ HC thermoplastic elastomers can
enhance ergonomics in medical devices by adding
a soft touch and improved grip.
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Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations
Special Effect Colorants for Healthcare Devices and
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Self-administered medication, for example via
pen devices and inhalers, has been the norm for
many years.
Ingredients used in the
Mevopur™ portfolio have been tested to industry
standards that support applications in both
medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging.*
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
manufacturing sites, providing global
consistency and increased security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without
animal-derived substances
• Available as pre-colored formulation or
concentrate and for use in different polymers
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU**
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* Design note: Effect colors require careful consideration of part design and
polymer flow paths to minimize visible flow lines.
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including
the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
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Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
Laser Marking Additives for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging
Laser marking offers several advantages compared
to other marking technologies.
Potential applications include
graduation markings for dose-dials, syringes and
droppers, and serialization/coding (e.g., UDI) for
medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging.
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including
the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
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