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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
S E G M E N T
H I G H L I G H T S
PolyOne Corporation 17
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 18
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Packaging
27%
Industrial
14%
Textiles
12%
Building &
Construction
10%
Wire & Cable
10%
Transportation
8%
Consumer
7%
Healthcare
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Appliance
3%
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
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
2005 2009 2013 2017
PolyOne Corporation 19
Europe
32%
United
States
46%
Asia
15%
Canada
1%
Mexico
4%
Brazil
2%
(in millions)
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
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 20
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Consumer
20%
Transportation
19%
Electrical &
Electronics
15%
Wire & Cable
13%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
7%
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
3%
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
PolyOne Corporation 21
$21
$57
$78
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.5%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2005 2009 2013 2017
Europe
28%
United
States
48%
Asia
22%
Canada
2%
(in millions)
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
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 22
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Construction
30%
Industrial
18%
Transportation
16%
Wire & Cable
15%Appliance
7%
Packaging
5%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Mexico
5%
United
States
77%
Latin
America
2%
Canada
16%
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%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2005 2009 2013 2017
PolyOne Corporation 23
(in millions)
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
PolyOne Corporation 24
Transportation
23% Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15%
Appliance
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Building &
Construction
4%
Packaging
3%
Wire & Cable
2%
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
2005 2009 2013 2017
Operating Income & Margin
(in millions)
2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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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
PolyOne Corporation 25
Thermally Conductive
Technologies
Chemical Resistant
Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Technologies
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Components
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
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
Oxygen Scavenger
Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Technologies
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Technologies
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
High flame retardancy to
meet strict UL standards
Greater processing and
design flexibility
Specialized additives
provide long term color
stability
Diffusive lens materials
improve light dispersion
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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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 common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
4POLYONE CORPORATION
INPUTS
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE
SERVICE VALUE
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
5POLYONE CORPORATION
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
PolyOne At a Glance
Performance
Products &
Solutions
22%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
18%
Color
Additives
and Inks
26%
2016
Revenue by
Segment
Adjusted Earnings per Share
2016
Revenue by
Geography
United
States
60%
Europe
15%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
7%
Asia
10%
6POLYONE CORPORATION
2%
43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
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ra
ti
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g
I
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c
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m
e
*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M**
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
2014 2015 2016 2017
2014 2015 2016 2017
Driving Growth
• Refreshed training curriculum
for sales force
• Upgraded capabilities to generate
and capture new business leads
• Expanded R&D resources to focus
on key platforms
2014 2015 2016 2017
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
8POLYONE CORPORATION
*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
Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision
20%+
20%+
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6%
9POLYONE CORPORATION
$50
$116
$137
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2017
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
13.8%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
ROIC*
*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
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
15.0%
>$200
10POLYONE CORPORATION
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Annual Dividend
7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends
3-Year Dividend Plan
Announced 30% increase
to dividend in October
2017, reflecting strong and
sustainable cash flow as
well as confidence in future
earnings growth
Expect to increase annual
dividend 60% or more
cumulatively over next
three years
11POLYONE CORPORATION
$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q
2017
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
Since 2011, we have
returned over $950 million
to shareholders
$192 million returned
through dividends
$767 million returned
through share
repurchases
Have repurchased 20.8
million shares since
early 2013
$767M
12POLYONE CORPORATION
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty
offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic
breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
YTD 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
seventh consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
13POLYONE CORPORATION
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
42%
2006 2016
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
2006 2016
Research & Development Spending
($ millions)
Phase 1
Frame
Opportunity
12 Projects
Phase 2
Build Business
Case
10 Projects
Phase 3
Prototype
21 Projects
Phase 4
Scale-up &
Test Market
19 Projects
Phase 5
Commercial
Launch
10 Projects
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Key Innovation Growth Drivers
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET
packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing
and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next
generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
15POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers
54% of associates trained in LSS, with over
125 active black belts
Have trained over 30 customers in
LSS methodology
Providing training in Customer Centric
Selling Skills with customers
Providing Industrial design and color
services to small/medium sized
customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
16POLYONE CORPORATION
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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A COMPARISON: THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR TPEs
Although vulcanized rubbers are initially an economical choice, processing
presents many drawbacks that can wipe out these cost benefits.
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Each of such adjustments has not yet
occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted.
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The Committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation
consultant, independent legal counsel or other adviser to assist it in carrying out its
responsibilities
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ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES
• Complete range of in-stock color solutions
designed specifically for telecommunications,
energy, and automotive applications
- Complete Munsell color range for
telecommunications applications
- Complete NEMA color range for electrical
applications
- J1128 SAE specifications for automotive
applications
- UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free
formulations
• Custom color solutions for your most demanding
low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature,
aging, and shrinkage requirements
• Weatherable pigments providing color fade
resistance for demanding outdoor applications
• Optimized formulations for cross-linked
polyethylene wire and cable constructions
CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE
CONCENTRATES
Custom designed additive solutions for your specific
applications, providing added value through ease of
processing, product performance, and operational
cost savings
• Laser marking - improve marking reliability
and durability in all types of cable jacketing and
insulating materials
• Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful
mold and bacteria growth
• Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions
and manage shrink characteristics
• Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and
reduce resin costs
• UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend
product life
• Antioxidants - maintain physical properties
• Processing aids - minimize die drool associated
with some materials
COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH-
TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS
• Fluoropolymer and high-temperature
thermoplastics-based colorant and additive
concentrates and compounds
• Dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE
• Functional additives including laser marking,
foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic,
radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades
• Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(Munsell)
CC10225921 1.00% Black
CC00012573 1.00% White
CC10222359 1.00% Red
CC10223395 1.00% Gray
CC10222361 1.00% Green
CC00012376 1.00% Blue
CC10222363 1.00% Orange
CC10222360 1.00% Yellow
CC10223394 1.00% Brown
CC00012516 1.00% Purple
CC10062368 1.00% Aqua
CC10223396 1.00% Pink
P
VC
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(Munsell)
CC00000001 1.00% Black
CC00012837 1.00% White
CC10225296 1.00% Red
CC10225298 1.00% Gray
CC10225300 1.00% Green
CC10225295 1.00% Blue
CC10225297 1.00% Orange
CC10225299 1.00% Yellow
CC10225301 1.00% Brown
CC10225603 1.00% Purple
CC10225293 1.00% Aqua
CC10225294 1.00% Pink
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ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• PVC colorants designed for telecommunications and fiber optic applications
• PE colorants that are excellent for foam skin and solid insulation applications
• EVA colorants designed for cross-linked materials and resin applications including XLPE, XLPO, PVC, PE, and more
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(Munsell)
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
EV
A
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(Munsell)
CC10190635 3.00% Black
CC10190642 3.00% White
CC10190641 3.00% Red
CC10190637 3.00% Gray
CC10190638 3.00% Green
CC10185195 3.00% Blue
CC10185197 3.00% Orange
CC10190643 3.00% Yellow
CC10190636 3.00% Brown
CC10190640 3.00% Purple
CC10190634 3.00% Aqua
CC10190639 3.00% Pink
P
BT
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(Munsell)
CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua
CC10245005WE 2.00% Black
CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue
CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown
CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray
CC10246092WE 2.00% Green
CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange
CC10261866DR 2.00% Pink
CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple
CC10264436DR 2.00% Red
CC10245006WE 2.00% White
CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow
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ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS
• Recommended use rate may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(NEMA)
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012547 1.00% Red
CC10018221 1.00% Gray
CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green
CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10013140 1.00% Orange
CC00036502 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown
CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown
CC00012526 1.00% Purple
CC10018225 1.00% Tan
P
VC
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO
COLOR
(NEMA)
AB13820380 3.00% Yellow
AB24820333 3.00% Orange
AB32820571 3.00% Pink
AB33820570 3.00% Red
AB44820167 3.00% Purple
AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue
AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green
AB72820811 3.00% Gray
AB84820533 3.00% Brown
AB94820333 3.00% Black
CC00016954 1.00% White
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ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
• EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE
• Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment,
and resin grade
PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO COLOR
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
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PRODUCT
CODE
LET DOWN
RATIO COLOR
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012535 1.00% Red
CC00012461 1.00% Gray
CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green
CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue
CC00012490 1.00% Orange
CC00012585 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Brown
CC00012525 1.00% Purple
CC00012561 1.00% Tan
CC00012507 1.00% Pink
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A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
With manufacturing facilities and innovation centers across the globe, we work
with you to understand your goals and provide the expertise you need for your
wire and cable applications.
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We offer standard formulations with 10-50 percent fiber loading by weight available in all commodity and engineering resin systems.
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GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise
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GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise
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GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise