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TPEE AND TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Keep natural color of product
• No impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented the appearance quality from
yellowing after storage
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
CesaTM Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive
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PolyOne Investor Presentation
Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference
May 2015
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Forward-Looking Statements
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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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
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Building &
10%
Electrical &
11%
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
52%
69%
13%
7% Asia
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)
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Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 2015 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 $242M $60M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
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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-100%
0%
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.
Platform
operating
income
mix
percentage 2005* 2006* 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q1
Global Color,
Additives and
Inks
$ 4.3 $ 8.9 $ 25.7 $ 28.1 $ 25.2 $ 37.7 $ 50.2 $ 75.3 $ 104.0 $ 124.9 $ 33.8
Global
Engineered
Materials
0.4 3.9 4.9 17.6 20.6 49.7 45.9 47.0 57.2 72.4 23.1
Designed
Structures and
- - - - - - - - 33.4 45.1 3.2
Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 96.1 $ 122.3 $ 194.6 $ 242.4 $ 60.1
Performance
Products and
75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 27.7 38.8 56.0 63.1 11.5
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0 66.0 63.3 68.2 15.7
Joint ventures 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0 - - - -
Corporate and
eliminations (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 18.2 (89.6) (82.4) (218.6) (17.2)
Operating
income (loss)
GAAP
$ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 203.0 $ 137.5 $ 231.5 $ 155.1 $ 70.1
Less:
Corporate
operating
expense
51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (18.2) 89.6 82.4 218.6 17.2
Operating
income
excluding
Corporate
$ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 184.8 $ 227.1 $ 313.9 $ 373.7 $ 87.3
platform
operating mix
percentage
2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 52% 54% 62% 65% 69%
* Historical results have not been restated for the Resin business divestiture or the related resegmentation.
2
Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y 2015 Q1
Net income
attributable to
common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 30.2
Joint venture
equity
earnings, after
tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) - - - -
Special items,
after tax(1) (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7 30.4 101.0 5.5
Tax
adjustments(2) (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5 2.2 (10.5) 5.9
Adjusted net
income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 41.6
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 90.1
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 0.46
* Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principal or discontinued operations
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Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Temperature at which a
polymer deforms when heated or cooled under a specified load.
2.
Using pre-colored resin, where every pellet is precisely the right color
2.
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High-temperature polymer formulations provide robust material performance at elevated
temperatures, even those in excess of 300°F (150°C).
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U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
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PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
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• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
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MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E
S H I F T E R
• Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique
antenna design
• Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were
critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks
• Met required Dk / Df properties using two
customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df
0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007
• Accelerated speed to market due to
thermoplastics’ design flexibility
Custom Edgetek™ Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
P H A S E S H I F T A N T E N N A
• Achieved miniaturization through customized
high dielectric constant (Dk) materials
• Offered high Dk grades with superior
processing window and stability compared to
lower Dk ( < Dk6.0) grades
• Verified dimensional and electrical stability
would also meet needs of navigation system
substrate to streamline sourcing
Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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CONCRETE
REINFORCEMENT
I N F R A S T R U C T U R E R E P A I R
• Alternative to steel for reduced weight and improved
corrosion resistance
• Surface modification capabilities to improve concrete
adhesion
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• Durable, long-lasting performance to extend service life
• Provided peel ply and other surface
modification capabilities that comply with
specific CA regulations and allowed for
better adhesion with concrete
• Performed with higher strength-to-weight
ratio than typical steel alternatives
• Prolonged service life by resisting
corrosion and dampening vibration
Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Composites
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/decking-case-study-1-pager.pdf
STRUCTURAL
DECKING
R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R
• Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
• Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong
adhesion
• Low thermal expansion
• Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing
• Added strength to HDPE deck boards to
enable industry-leading load capacity and
joist spacing spans
• Extended product life with superior adhesion
of PE tape via co-extrusion
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Englewood, CO
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic
composite tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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VACUUM CLEANER
MANUFACTURER
G E A R O F V A C U U M C L E A N E R
• Excellent wear resistance
• Durability
• Cost effective
• Our product provides excellent wear
resistance to improve durability and
product life cycle