https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/AVNT M11 Investor Presentation_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
EBITDA
$130 million
+6%
(+7% ex FX)
Adj.
EBITDA
$130 million
+6%
(+7% ex FX)Net Sales
$815 million
+8%
(+8.5% ex FX)
Net Sales
$815 million
+8%
(+8.5% ex FX)
Q 3 2 0 2 4 R E S U L T S
TOTAL COMPANY
( Q 3 2 0 2 4 P E R F O R M A N C E V S Q 3 2 0 2 3 )
$754
$815
Q3 23 Q3 24
$123
$130
Q3 23 Q3 24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
$0.57
$0.65
Q3 23 Q3 24
(in millions)
Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
8
+ 8%
(+8.5% excluding FX)
+ 6%
(+7% excluding FX)
+ 14%
(+16% excluding FX)
Sales
9
Q3 2 024 RESULTS – ORGA NI C REVENUE
GROW TH BY REGI ON VS PY
9
US & Canada
Latin America
EMEA
Asia
+9%
+5%
+11%
+27%
Avient ex.
FX +8.5%
FX -0.4%
Total Avient +8.1%
Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS SEGMENT
( Q 3 2 0 2 4 P E R F O R M A N C E V S Q 3 2 0 2 3 )
$487
$522
Q3 23 Q3 24
$89
$97
Q3 23 Q3 24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions) (in millions)
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
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
( Q 3 2 0 2 4 P E R F O R M A N C E V S Q 3 2 0 2 3 )
$268
$295
Q3 23 Q3 24
$51
$57
Q3 23 Q3 24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions) (in millions)
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
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 %
2 0 2 4 G U I D A N C E
FY 20 24 GUIDA NC E
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
20 24 AVI ENT INVESTOR DAY
A P P E N D I X
17
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
13%
TiO2
9%
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
5%
Polypropylene
4%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
4%
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RA W MATERI AL BA SKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
EMEA
36%
Asia
18%
Latin America
5%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
19%
Packaging
23%Industrial
16%
Building and
Construction
9%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
5%
Defense
7%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
Transportation
10%
Healthcare
7%
19
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2 0 2 3 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 0 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
34%
EMEA
37%
Asia
21%
Latin America
8%
END MARKET REGION
20
Packaging
34%
Consumer
21%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
15%
Transportation
9%
Building &
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
1% Energy
2%
COLOR , AD DI TI VES & INKS
2 0 2 3 R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 1 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
52%
EMEA
35%
Asia
13%
21
Packaging
5%
Consumer
16%
Healthcare
6%Industrial
16%
Transportation
12%
Telecommunications
9%
Energy
10% Defense
18%
Building &
Construction
8%
END MARKET REGION
SPEC IA LTY ENGI NEER ED MATERI ALS
Packaging
32%
Consumer
26%
Healthcare
9%
Industrial
13%
Building &
Construction
6%
Telecommunications
2%
Energy
2% Defense
1%
Asia
(18% of sales)
Transportation
9%
2 0 2 3 AV I E N T R E G I O N A L S A L E S
Packaging
25%
Consumer
13%
Healthcare
5%
Industrial
18%
Building &
Construction
9%
Energy
5%
Defense
8%
EMEA
(36% of sales)Transportation
13%
Packaging
13%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
10%
Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
12%
Energy
6%
Defense
8%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
Transportation
9%
Packaging
59%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
2%
Industrial
8%
Building &
Construction
4%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
Transportation
5%
Telecommunications
4%
Telecommunications
4%
22
B Y E N D M A R K E T
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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TÍTULO DO ESTABELECIMENTO (NOME DE FANTASIA)
********
PORTE
DEMAIS
CÓDIGO E DESCRIÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE ECONÔMICA PRINCIPAL
20.99-1-99 - Fabricação de outros produtos químicos não especificados anteriormente
CÓDIGO E DESCRIÇÃO DAS ATIVIDADES ECONÔMICAS SECUNDÁRIAS
46.79-6-01 - Comércio atacadista de tintas, vernizes e similares
46.84-2-99 - Comércio atacadista de outros produtos químicos e petroquímicos não especificados anteriormente
46.63-0-00 - Comércio atacadista de Máquinas e equipamentos para uso industrial; partes e peças
28.66-6-00 - Fabricação de máquinas e equipamentos para a indústria do plástico, peças e acessórios
82.11-3-00 - Serviços combinados de escritório e apoio administrativo
64.63-8-00 - Outras sociedades de participação, exceto holdings
71.20-1-00 - Testes e análises técnicas
22.29-3-02 - Fabricação de artefatos de material plástico para usos industriais
CÓDIGO E DESCRIÇÃO DA NATUREZA JURÍDICA
206-2 - Sociedade Empresária Limitada
LOGRADOURO
AV FRANCISCO NAKASATO
NÚMERO
1700
COMPLEMENTO
********
CEP
13.295-000
BAIRRO/DISTRITO
SAO ROQUE DA CHAVE
MUNICÍPIO
ITUPEVA
UF
SP
ENDEREÇO ELETRÔNICO
FABIANA.SILVA@POLYONE.COM
TELEFONE
(11) 4593-9279/ (11) 4593-9252
ENTE FEDERATIVO RESPONSÁVEL (EFR)
*****
SITUAÇÃO CADASTRAL
ATIVA
DATA DA SITUAÇÃO CADASTRAL
08/04/2005
MOTIVO DE SITUAÇÃO CADASTRAL
SITUAÇÃO ESPECIAL
********
DATA DA SITUAÇÃO ESPECIAL
********
Aprovado pela Instrução Normativa RFB nº 1.863, de 27 de dezembro de 2018.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/_ECCOH LSFOH 5983 Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS ECCOH 5924FORMULATION
ECCOH 5981
FORMULATION
ECCOH 5983 UV
FORMULATION
Material Standards
BS7655-6, 1 (LTS1–4),
BS6724, IEC 60502
BS7655-6, 1 (LTS3) BS7655-6, 1 (LTS1–4)
Tear Strength at 23°C 7.7 N/mm 10 N/mm 11 N/mm
Tear Strength at 65°C 2.3 N/mm 5 N/mm 6.5 N/mm
Hot Pressure Test (6h at 90°C) 39% –
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/stan-tone-epx-product-bulletin.pdf
% Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10EPX03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 57 1.95 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12EPX01 Diarylide AAOT GS 25 1.22 PY-14 I
12EPX03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.2 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13EPX02 Isoindolinone RS 30 1.3 PY-110 I/O
13EPX03 Benzimidazolone GS 40 1.27 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81EPX01 Iron Oxide 40 1.62 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15EPX03 Benzimidazolone 30 1.26 PO-36 I/O
RED
23EPX04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.21 PV-19 I/O
23EPX06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.21 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25EPX01 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 24 1.27 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28EPX01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 23 1.29 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass)
82EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
82EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark BVS 40 1.68 PR-101 I/O
82EPX04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40EXP03 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
40EXP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
42EXP02 Ultramarine 50 1.54 PB-29 I/O
49EXP01 Cobalt 50 1.83 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50EPX02 Phthalocyanine BS 18 1.34 PG-7 I/O
50EPX03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.42 PG-7 I/O
59EPX01 Chromium Oxide 40 1.64 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24EPX03 Quinacridone Violet 15 1.2 PV-19 I/O
24EPX04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.66 PV-15 I/O
24EPX05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.21 PR-122 I/O
24EPX06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.2 PV-32 I/O
24EPX07 Carbazole Violet 15 1.2 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light 39 1.64 PBr-6 I/O
83EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark 40 1.66 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90EPX01 Furnace - High Jet 14 1.23 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX04 Furnace - Medium 20 1.25 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX05 Iron Oxide 50 1.77 PBk-11 I/O
EPX
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
HR = Heat-Resistant
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone
Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Cesa Flame Retardant Product Selection Guide %281%29.pdf
POLYMER PRODUCT NAME PROPERTY PERFORMANCE TYPE DOSAGE/LDR
MATERIAL
CODE
ABS FRABS92991 UL 94 Halogen 35% CC10292991WE
ABS FRABS52399 UL 94 Halogen 5–14% CC10252399WE
HDPE Cesa Flam MB 5101AH UL 94 Halogen 7–16% PEAN698479
Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5728H UL 94 Halogen 8–14% ABA0698450
Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5731NH UL 94 Non-halogen 8–20% ABAN698410
PC Cesa Flam NCA0820018NH UL 94 Non-halogen 2–4% NCA0820018
PC NCAN-Z0N-FN FLMRET 698419 UL 94 Non-halogen 3–8% NCAN698419
PE FRPE94802 ASTM E84 Non-halogen 100% CC103094802F
PE FRPE41011 UL 94 Halogen 20–30% CC1034101160
PET Cesa Flam MB 5525NH UL 1441, UL 94 Non-halogen 6–8% NEAN698534
PET FRPET65462 UL 94 Non-halogen 5–12% CC103265462F
PET/ PBT Cesa Flam MB 5532NH NFPA 701 Non-halogen 4–6% NBAN698451
PP Cesa Flam MB 5201H UL 94 Halogen 6–30% PPAN698410
PP Cesa Flam MB CT-1629NH Cal TB 133, UL 94 Film, NFPA 701 Non-halogen 6–8% PPAN698428
PP FRPP365370 UL 94 Non-halogen 10–20% CC103653702F
PP Copolymer FRPP37654 UL 94 5VA Halogen 100% CC10337654WE
PP Copolymer FRPP53484 UL 94 Halogen 10% CC1035348460
PS FRPS62722 ASTM E84 Halogen 2–4% CC10262722WE
PS/HIPS Cesa Flam SLA0820014H UL 94 Halogen 4–8% SLA0820014H
TPU Cesa Flam 98461NH UL 94 Non-halogen 6–14% RUA0698461
F-SERIES FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES
HDPE/PE F-Series UL 94 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820024
PE F-Series UL 2335, FM 4998 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820069
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Welcome%2520and%2520Introduction.pdf
Newlin
Page 6
Today’s Objectives
• Clear understanding of our mix
improvement strategy
• Instill confidence in PolyOne as a
growth companygrowth company
• Provide exposure and build relationships
with our exceptional management team
Unveiling of 2015 Performance Targets
Page 7
• Geon and M.A.
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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30%
50%
70%
90%
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
PolyOnePolyOne
Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
| | | |
-50%
-30%
-10%
10%
30%
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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80%
100%
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PolyOne
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2012
Target
“What We Said”
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Ahead of Schedule
*Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges
** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt
2%
34%
42%
50% >50%
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20%
40%
2005 2008 2011 2011** 2012
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*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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2011
Pro forma 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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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stan-tone-pep-et-product-bulletin.pdf
% Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10PEP03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 60 2.06 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12PEP01 Diarylide AAOT GS 20 1.24 PY-14 I
12PEP03 Diarylide HR RS 25 1.23 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13PEP02 Isoindolinone RS 25 1.31 PY-110 I/O
13PEP03 Benzimidazolone GS 25 1.25 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81PEP01 Iron Oxide 60 2.07 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15PEP03 Benzimidazolone RS 25 1.27 PO-36 I/O
RED
23PEP04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.24 PV-19 I/O
23PEP06 Specialty Naphthol BS 25 1.23 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25PEP01 Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 17 1.26 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28PEP01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 25 1.32 PR48:1 I/O (Mass)
82PEP01 Iron Oxide, Light YS 27 1.5 PR-101 I/O
82PEP02 Iron Oxide, Light BS 60 2.2 PR-101 I/O
82PEP04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 2.2 PR-101 I/O
82PEP05 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 60 2.21 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40PEP01 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.27 PB-15:3 I/O
40PEP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.27 PB-15 I/O
42PEP02 Ultramarine 35 1.44 PB-29 I/O
49PEP01 Cobalt 31 1.54 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50PEP01 Phthalocyanine BS 16 1.28 PG-7 I/O
50PEP03 Phthalocyanine YS 16 1.28 PG-7 I/O
59PEP02 Chromium Oxide 70 2.6 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24PEP03 Quinacridone Violet 20 1.24 PV-19 I/O
24PEP04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.69 PV-15 I/O
24PEP05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.24 PR-122 I/O
24PEP06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.23 PV-32 I/O
24PEP07 Carbazole Violet 13 1.22 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83PEP01 Iron Oxide, Light 34 1.6 PBr-6 I/O
83PEP02 Iron Oxide, Dark 29 1.51 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90PEP01 Furnace - High Jet 24 1.3 PBk-7 I/O
90PEP04 Furnace - Medium 17 1.27 PBk-7 I/O
90PEP05 Iron Oxide 33 1.58 PBk-11 I/O
POLYESTER URETHANE PASTE COLORANTS (PEP)
Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10ET03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 56 1.74 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12ET01 Diarylide AAOT GS 40 1.15 PY-14 I
12ET03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.07 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13ET02 Isoindolinone RS 20 1.11 PY-110 I/O
13ET03 Benzimidazolone GS 20 1.08 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81ET01 Iron Oxide 60 1.84 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15ET03 Benzimidazolone RS 25 1.11 PO-36 I/O
RED
20ET01 Red Lake C YS 30 1.16 PR-53 I
22ET01 Lithol Rubine BS 30 1.17 PR-57:1 I
23ET04 Quinacridone BS 15 1.05 PV-19 I/O
23ET06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.09 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25ET01 Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 29 1.15 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28ET01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 30 1.18 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass)
82ET01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 60 1.94 PR-101 I/O
82ET02 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 60 1.95 PR-101 I/O
82ET04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 1.94 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40ET01 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.11 PB-15:3 I/O
40ET05 Phthalocyanine RS 20 1.09 PB-15 I/O
42ET02 Ultramarine 55 1.46 PB-29 I/O
49ET01 Cobalt 65 2.02 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50ET01 Phthalocyanine BS 30 1.2 PG-7 I/O
50ET03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.16 PG-7 I/O
59ET01 Chromium Oxide 65 2.12 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24ET03 Quinacridone Violet 20 1.08 PV-19 I/O
24ET04 Ultramarine Violet 60 1.66 PV-15 I/O
24ET05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.08 PR-122 I/O
24ET06 Benzimidazolone 25 1.08 PV-32 I/O
24ET07 Carbazole Violet 13 1.05 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83ET01 Iron Oxide, Light 64 2.02 PBr-6 I/O
83ET02 Iron Oxide, Dark 60 1.9 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90ET04 Furnace - Medium 22 1.12 PBk-7 I/O
90ET05 Iron Oxide 60 1.9 PBk-11 I/O
POLYETHER URETHANE PASTE COLORANTS (ET)
PEP/ET
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
HR = Heat-Resistant
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• 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
• Accelerating growth
• 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
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 67%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $124M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+
3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
23 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2014
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
27%
2006 2014
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
44%
2006 2014
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
6
9
7
3
5
12
5 3 2
8
4
2
4
3
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74
Addressable Market
($ millions)
$700 $600 $600 $1,900
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
102%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q2 2015
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015
$49
$79
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2015
($ millions)
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
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
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
600K shares in Q2
2015
Repurchased 12.4
million shares since
early 2013
7.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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 18
Appendix
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$0.19
$0.26 $0.30
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
Adjusted EPS
Q2 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Color Additives & Inks
operating margin reaches record
level of 18.2%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials operating margin grew 240
basis points year-over-year to 14.4%
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 25% per year
since 2010
$13 $14
$24
$31
$38 $40
$10
$30
$50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$12 $13 $13
$15
$19
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
17.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6%
9.3%
15.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.5% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q2 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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 26
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
114 trained Black Belts
222 trained Green Belts
140 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$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 29
• 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 30
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
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 33
Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable
SolutionSM
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
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 35
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
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic for PP Nonwovens Product Bulletin.pdf
These concentrates achieve IPA
repellency grade 6, i.e., the nonwoven fabric shows
repellency to a mix of 60% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
and 40% water*.
APPLICATIONS
• Construction: roofing underlay, cable wrapping,
geotextiles
• Medical: surgical gowns, surgical drapes, sterile
tray wraps, hospital bed sheets, and curtains
• Filtration: various filters that require water
repellency
BENEFITS
• Fast and long-lasting water repellency
• IPA repellency grade 6
• No visible influence on the final color of the
nonwoven fabric
• Can be combined with color into a single
product for convenience
• Regulatory compliance to key standards and
support for specific standards
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