https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/smart-colorants-infographic.pdf
Experts say
it’s color.
To get the most from a color strategy,
you need the right colorant for the job.
WebpageFX, www.webpagefx.com/blog/web-design/psychology-of-color-infographic/
** “Colorant Market Size Worth $37.49 Billion By 2025,” Grand View Research, Inc
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-host-investor-conference-call
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
the time required to consummate the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements; any material adverse changes in Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1571
M386 LIGHT YELLOW
DB4245 Brown Need Color Std
STAN-TONE DB-15597 HI LITE BLUE
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-peek-colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ PEEK Colorants
PEI Colorants: Colorant Chromatics™
PES/PSU/PPSU Colorants: Colorant Chromatics™
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520KeyBanc%2520Conference%2520-%2520September%252014%25202016.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and beyond
2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets • Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
Confirmation of Our Strategy
SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization
Associates
Operational
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7% PP&S
20%
United States
Distribution
29%
CAI
23%
SEM
%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
66% 15%
DSS
13%
End MarketsEnd Markets
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
$1.96
$0 27 $0 21
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
Building &
C
Consumer
Healthcare
11%
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Appliances
4%
Construction
12%
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne
100%
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
80%
nc
om
e*
40%
60%
pe
ra
tin
g
In
80%+
43%
65%
20%
40%
%
o
f O
2%0%
2005 2010 2015 2020
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Vision
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
16.7%
17.5%
20%+
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
15 8%
20%+
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
9.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
15.8%
1 7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
3.4%
5.1%
8.0%
8.6%
1.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
1.1% 1.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
YTD YTD
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
2006 2Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+
S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
) j %
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
TPE’s & Film
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
Film
PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11
Target End Markets… Healthcare
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE O F
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Sheet
(DSS)
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Management
Interior & Exterior Trim
Interior Structural
Components
Fuel Handling
Underhood
Components
g
SystemsAir management
Electronics & Cameras
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Lighting
Fluid Handling
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Automotive
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Oxygen Scavenger
Ultimate UV
Light Barrier
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
Target ≥ 35%
$20
$53
14%
12%
43%
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015
Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted
2,883
Volume
(lbs in millions)
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
-16%
+86%
+138%
2,414$103
$303
2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Connecting
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
CommercializationInVisiO Color Design
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
On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence
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
Working Capital % of Sales
16.2%
9.7%
52% of associates trained in LSS
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
2006 2015
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
102%
100%
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2016
$700
$800 Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2016
($ millions)
80%
90%
100%
$547
$600
$600
$700
60%
60%
70%
$500
40%
50%
$300
$400
20%
30%
2008 2Q 2016
$200
2022 2023
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250%
(3.50%)
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10 0 million shares are Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Gro th
Share
Rep rchases
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Growth Repurchases
Acquisitions Dividends
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material $0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
$0.16
$
$0.10
$0.20
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
solutions
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
St f d t t th t t t d ti 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
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
g p g g g p
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2Q 2016 Financial Highlights
Performance Products & Solutions
operating margin grew 370 basis $18
$16
$21
$18
$22
PP&S Operating Profit
points year-over-year to 12.3%
$11
$15
$16
$10
$14
$18
2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16
SEM O ti P fit
SEM operating margin expanded 50
basis points to a record second
$15
$19
$20
$21
$18
$22
SEM Operating Profit
Adjusted EPS
quarter level of 14.9% $13
$15
$10
$14
2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.63
$0.45
$0.70
Adjusted EPS
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 20% per year
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.30
$
$0.20
2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16
since 2012
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
At a Glance
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
United States
48%
Europe
33%
Asia
Canada
2%
12%
Latin America
5%
16.7%
18.0%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Packaging
31%
Textiles
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
Building &
C i
Consumer
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
13%
8%
Transportation
9%
Wire & Cable
11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
1.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
Appliances
2%
Construction
11%
8%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
At a Glance
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
United States
49%49%
Europe
29%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
14.7% 14.9%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
Appliances
3%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
19%
Wire & Cable
15%
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6%
9.3%
12.1%Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
20%
Electrical &
Electronics
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
Electronics
16%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
United States
97%
Canada
3%
8-10%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Packaging
19%
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
1.0%Building &
Construction
Healthcare
7%
Industrial
24% Transportation
33%
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
Appliances,
3%
Construction
9%
Consumer
5%
7%
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
United States
79%
CanadaCanada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
5%
Packaging
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
16%
12-14%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits
12.3%
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Appliances
7%
Building &
Construction
31%
Electrical &
El t i
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
13%
%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
31%
Consumer
5%
Electronics
3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
Packaging
4%
Transportation
24%
Wire & Cable
4%
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
4%Consumer
13%Healthcare
Industrial
16%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
23%
6 6%
6.5-7.5%
6 5%
Operating Income % of Sales
53%
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5%
15%
6.1%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
15%
2006 2Q 2016
Platinum
Vision
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
a pound of paper
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
than glass
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
• Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
• Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions amongperceptions among
high‐end consumers
• Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
p y
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
• Durable, long‐lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
• Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discolorationg
• One of the broadest medically y
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
• Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
• Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
• Reduces both weight and cost
• Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
• Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports & p
leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments
to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
• 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 viaExtrusion‐spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
PET Bottling Technology
• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Shelf‐life
extension
Weight
reduction
• Improve performance and reduce
cost through light‐weighting,
d d t f t l ti Greater product
consistency
l b l
Enhanced
product
aesthetics
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
aesthetics
High heat
• Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Color and
Special Effects
High heat
resistance Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of package
at end of use
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
at end of use
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
l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protectiontransmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior
sensory properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
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.
Adjusted EPS is calculated as follows:
Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y 2015Y
Net income (loss) attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — —
Special items, after tax(1) (51.2) 10.7 457.2 (75.9) (72.5) (72.8) 36.2 32.6 90.5 28.9
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96
Adjusted EPS Q1 2009* Q2 2009* Q3 2009* Q4 2009* Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 3.3 $ 1.3 $ 51.3 $ 50.8 $ 20.1 $ 44.7 $ 0.1 $ 87.6
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (8.2) (5.8) (3.0) (2.0) (0.5) (4.5) (6.2) (3.5)
Special items, after tax(1) (10.2) 9.2 (36.9) (38.0) (3.8) (22.1) 25.4 (72.0)
Adjusted net (loss) income $ (15.1) $ 4.7 $ 11.4 $ 10.8 $ 15.8 $ 18.1 $ 19.3 $ 12.1
Diluted shares 92.2 93.5 93.9 94.4 95.3 96.3 96.3 97.4
Adjusted EPS $ (0.16) $ 0.05 $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.17 $ 0.19 $ 0.20 $ 0.12
Adjusted EPS Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012
Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.0 $ 23.1 $ 16.0 $ 8.3 $ 15.3 $ 18.4 $ 19.4 $ 0.2
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (3.7) - - - - - - -
Special items, after tax(1) (81.3) 1.3 2.8 4.4 6.2 8.9 5.4 15.7
Adjusted net income $ 21.0 $ 24.4 $ 18.8 $ 12.7 $ 21.5 $ 27.3 $ 24.8 $ 15.9
Diluted shares 96.4 95.5 94.0 91.9 90.7 90.7 90.2 90.5
Adjusted EPS $ 0.22 $ 0.26 $ 0.20 $ 0.14 $ 0.24 $ 0.30 $ 0.28 $ 0.18
2
Adjusted EPS Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014
Net income (loss) attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 11.2 $ 38.6 $ 23.2 $ 21.0 $ 29.4 $ 30.9 $ 32.3 $ (14.6)
Special items, after tax(1) 17.7 (2.0) 12.3 4.6 12.5 17.4 13.1 47.5
Adjusted net income $ 28.9 $ 36.6 $ 35.5 $ 25.6 $ 41.9 $ 48.3 $ 45.4 $ 32.9
Diluted shares 92.8 99.1 98.1 97.2 95.7 94.3 93.1 91.3
Adjusted EPS $ 0.31 $ 0.37 $ 0.36 $ 0.26 $ 0.44 $ 0.51 $ 0.49 $ 0.36
Adjusted EPS Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016
Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 30.2 $ 66.8 $ 44.5 $ 3.1 $ 39.1 $ 50.0
Special items, after tax(1) 11.4 (15.9) 3.0 30.4 9.1 3.2
Adjusted net income $ 41.6 $ 50.9 $ 47.5 $ 33.5 $ 48.2 $ 53.2
Diluted shares 90.1 89.8 88.4 86.6 85.5 84.7
Adjusted EPS $ 0.46 $ 0.57 $ 0.54 $ 0.39 $ 0.56 $ 0.63
Adjusted operating margin is calculated as follows:
Adjusted operating margin Q1 2009* Q2 2009* Q3 2009* Q4 2009* YTD 2009* Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 YTD 2010
Operating Income $ 9.9 $ 17.1 $ 57.9 $ 52.2 $ 137.1 $ 32.3 $ 58.6 $ 42.0 $ 26.3 $ 159.2
Special items (1) (1.3) 4.6 (27.5) (24.5) (48.7) - (14.5) 5.5 4.2 (4.8)
Joint venture equity earnings (12.8) (9.0) (4.8) (3.1) (29.7) (0.8) (7.1) (9.7) (5.5) (23.1)
Adjusted operating (loss) income $ (4.2) $ 12.7 $ 25.6 $ 24.6 $ 58.7 $ 31.5 $ 37.0 $ 37.8 $ 25.0 $ 131.3
Sales $ 463.4 $ 496.5 $ 548.3 $ 552.5 $ 2,060.7 $ 604.0 $ 666.2 $ 650.7 $ 585.3 $ 2,506.2
Operating Margin (0.9)% 2.6% 4.7% 4.5% 2.8% 5.2% 5.6% 5.8% 4.3% 5.2%
Adjusted operating margin Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 YTD 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 YTD 2012
Operating income (loss) $ 173.4 $ 42.4 $ 33.4 $ (46.2) $ 203.0 $ 37.4 $ 43.3 $ 43.5 $ 13.3 $ 137.5
Special items (1) (127.2) 2.7 4.9 72.9 (46.7) 8.5 11.8 8.3 25.3 53.9
Joint venture equity earnings (5.7) - - - (5.7) - - - - -
Adjusted operating income $ 40.5 $ 45.1 $ 38.3 $ 26.7 $ 150.6 $ 45.9 $ 55.1 $ 51.8 $ 38.6 $ 191.4
Sales $ 682.8 $ 723.4 $ 694.0 $ 609.2 $ 2,709.4 $ 745.5 $ 756.6 $ 707.7 $ 651.0 $ 2,860.8
Operating Margin 5.9% 6.2% 5.5% 4.4% 5.6% 6.2% 7.3% 7.3% 5.9% 6.7%
3
Adjusted operating margin Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 YTD 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 YTD 2014
Operating income (loss) $ 40.5 $ 80.7 $ 61.6 $ 48.7 $ 231.5 $ 56.4 $ 49.4 $ 63.6 $ (14.3) $ 155.1
Special items (1) 16.6 (5.2) 10.8 7.8 30.0 22.9 39.8 22.0 80.2 164.9
Adjusted operating income $ 57.1 $ 75.5 $ 72.4 $ 56.5 $ 261.5 $ 79.3 $ 89.2 $ 85.6 $ 65.9 $ 320.0
Sales $ 801.1 $ 1,037.6 $ 1,008.9 $ 923.6 $ 3,771.2 $ 1,002.3 $ 1,005.5 $ 958.4 $ 869.3 $ 3,835.5
Operating Margin 7.1% 7.3% 7.2% 6.1% 6.9% 7.9% 8.9% 8.9% 7.6% 8.3%
Adjusted operating margin Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 YTD 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016
Operating income $ 70.1 $ 80.3 $ 69.2 $ 31.3 $ 250.9 $ 71.3 $ 81.5
Special items (1) 9.3 11.9 18.7 31.4 71.3 13.8 10.4
Adjusted operating income $ 79.4 $ 92.2 $ 87.9 $ 62.7 $ 322.2 $ 85.1 $ 91.9
Sales $ 873.1 $ 887.1 $ 841.6 $ 775.8 $ 3,377.6 $ 847.0 $ 861.5
Operating Margin 9.1% 10.4% 10.4% 8.1% 9.5% 10.0% 10.7%
Adjusted gross margin is calculated as follows:
(In millions) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
Gross margin - GAAP $ 681.5
Special items in gross margin(1) 39.7
Gross margin before special items $ 721.2
Specialty platform percentage of operating income is calculated as follows:
Platform operating income mix percentage 2006Y* Q2 2016
Color, Additives and Inks $ 8.9 $ 38.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 3.9 21.4
Designed Structures and Solutions — 1.0
Specialty Platform $ 12.8 $ 60.6
Performance Products and Solutions 64.2 21.3
Distribution 19.2 17.8
Joint ventures 102.9 —
Corporate and eliminations 34.5 (18.2)
Operating income GAAP $ 233.6 $ 81.5
Less: Corporate and eliminations (34.5) 18.2
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 199.1 $ 99.7
Specialty platform percentage of operating income excluding corporate 6% 61%
4
Adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
(In millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2015
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
Trailing Twelve Months
Ended June 30, 2016
Income from continuing operations, before income taxes $ 116.7 $ 167.7 $ 123.6 $ 174.6
Interest expense, net 32.3 64.1 29.2 61.0
Depreciation and amortization 50.1 104.3 52.4 106.6
Special items, impact on income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes(1) 21.2 87.6 24.5 90.9
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (0.3) (6.2) (3.2) (9.1)
Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 220.0 $ 417.5 $ 226.5 $ 424.0
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 18.4
Long-term debt 1,126.2
Total Debt 1,144.6
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (161.4)
Net Debt $ 983.2
Net Debt / TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.3
* Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principal, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation
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PEI Colorants: Colorant Chromatics™
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Designed for Nd:YAG lasers operating between
1060-1070 nm
• Available for different polymers including
PP, PE, PC, PBT, POM, ABS, MABS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and increased
security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Can be designed for dark marking on natural
or white/light colored background or light
marking on black/dark background
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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* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request.
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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 – 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
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
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
United States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliances
4%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
29%
PP&S
20%
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
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
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
United States
48%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
5%
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
11%
Consumer
8%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
31%
Textiles
8%
Transportation
9%
Wire & Cable
11%
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%
United States
49%
Europe
29%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Appliances
3%
Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
20%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
19%
Wire & Cable
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,
3%
Building &
Construction
9%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
7%
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
Transportation
33%
United States
97%
Canada
3%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Appliances
7%
Building &
Construction
31%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
16%
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%
United States
79%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
5%
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
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
4%Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
24%
Wire & Cable
4%
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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.
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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.
Appendix
Recent Acquisitions
2015 Full Year Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions
At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions
At a Glance�Distribution
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
Application Examples
Outdoor Applications
Slide Number 32
Authentication Technology
Metal Replacement Solutions
Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
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PolyOne Launches Elegant and Bright OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants in Asia
Brilliant Metallic Colorants are the newest members of PolyOne’s portfolio of OnColor FX special effect colorants in Asia.
Standard shades include Brilliant Rose Gold, Brilliant Ice Blue, Brilliant Silver and Brilliant Gun Metal, but virtually any hue can be customized for specific applications.
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