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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 2020
%
o
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pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $60M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
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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.
S&P 500
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2006 Q1 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 16.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 69% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
22 Consecutive
Quarters of
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
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Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
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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%
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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
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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
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60%
98%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q1 2015
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015
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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 over
500k shares in Q1
2015
Repurchased 11.8
million shares since
early 2013
8.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
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PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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COLORANT DISPERSIONS
RUBBER COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP
Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP are pigment dispersions
for rubber systems, available in customizable binder
systems suited for nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural
rubber, CPE and EVA compounds
Applications: industrial goods, auto mats, rubber
flooring, sponge rubber, wire and cable
URETHANE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Polyester Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ PEP
Stan-Tone™ PEP colorants are reactive and
compatible with polyester systems, reacting to
become part of the final cured product
Applications: cast urethane wheels, industrial
rollers, rigid foams, adhesives, laminates, pultrusion,
glass reinforced composites, coated fabrics
Polyether Urethane Paste Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ ET
Stan-Tone™ ET colorants for urethane are compatible
with polyether systems, reacting to become part of
the final cured product
Applications: flexible foam, cast-able rolls
and wheels, adhesives and laminates
EPOXY COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ EPX
Stan-Tone™ EPX consists of selected pigments
dispersed in a Bisphenol A undiluted epoxy resin with
an epoxide equivalent of 185
Applications: protective coatings, adhesives, epoxy
flooring, electrical potting and laminates
VINYL COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Stan-Tone™ VC & VCP
Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP are products based on single
pigment or multi-pigment blends and are designed
for applications in which dispersion, uniformity,
compatibility and cleanliness are essential
Applications: profile extrusions, decking, outdoor
furniture, calendaring applications
Plasticizer-Based Colorants for Vinyl Paste:
Stan-Tone™ HCC
Stan-Tone™ HCC dispersions consist of selected
pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate
plasticizer (DIDP) and are designed for applications
in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and
cleanliness are essential
Applications: coated fabric, vinyl sealants,
adhesives, wall coverings, toys and sporting goods
SILICONE COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Liquid Silicone Colorants:
Silcopas™
Stan-Tone™ SP or FSP (FDA-compliant)
Silcotec™ SL
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus LSR (class VI certified)
Silicone paste colorants are single pigment or custom-
made dispersions using a silicone carrier specially
developed for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection
molding applications
Applications: infant care, toys, seals, gaskets and
medical equipment
High Consistency Silicone Rubber Colorants:
Silcogum™
Silcotec™ S
Stan-Tone™ SMB
Stan-Tone™ HC Plus HCR (class VI certified)
Silicone rubber colorants are made with a silicone
elastomer gum binder resulting in cuttable
masterbatches or slabs for ease of handling, especially
for 2-roll, open-mill mixing
Applications: mechanical seals, keypads, gaskets, wire
and cable jacketing
Room Temperature Vulcanization Colorants:
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP
Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP colorants
offer a standard line of single pigment or custom
made dispersions using a low viscosity dimethyl
fluid specially developed for room temperature
vulcanization (RTV) rubber
Applications: caulks, sealants, adhesives
WATER-BASED COLORANT DISPERSIONS
Water-Based Liquid Colorants:
Stan-Tone™ WDN
Stan-Tone™ WDN water dispersions are high-solids
organic or inorganic pigment dispersions designed to
help meet standards for dispersion including pH levels
and strength and shade
Applications: dipped latex balloons and gloves,
coatings and adhesive systems
ADDITIVE
AQUEOUS ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Aquamix™
Aquamix™ chemical dispersions are a full line of
dispersed and emulsified curatives, antioxidants,
fillers, vulcanizers, optical brighteners, flame
retardants, UV stabilizers and tackifiers
Applications: adhesives and latex compounding,
curatives
SILICONE ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS
Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ EC
Silcosperse™ EC electrically conductive additives
provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings
Applications: resistors, printable electronics, flexible
electronics, insulator depolarizers
Laser Marking Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ LM
Silcosperse™ LM laser marking additives are
dispersions that contain laser absorbers and color
formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching
Applications: medical device housings, electronic
device housings, wire and cable jacketing
Peroxide Additives for Silicone:
Silcocat™
Silcocat™ dispersions can improve silicone molding
process by stabilizing silicone peroxide compound levels
Applications: automotive hoses, seals, gaskets
Heat Stabilizer Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™
The Silcosperse™ family of heat stabilizing additives
provide a high quality dispersion into silicone
designed to enhance heat resistance of silicone
compounds
Mold Release Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ IMR
Silcosperse™ IMR is an internal mold release
dispersion designed to be added to the silicone or
fluorosilicone compound to facilitate the de-molding
of finished parts
Acid Acceptor Additives for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 180
Silcosperse™ 180 acid acceptor is a premium
dispersion used to neutralize acid by-products
generated by certain peroxides
Viscosity Modifiers for Silicone:
Silcosperse™ 237
Silcosperse™ 237 modifier dispersions are designed
to raise or control the viscosity without changing
solid content
SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
DRY POWDER COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC
Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC are dry powder
pigments available in a range of hues and
chemical types
WET OR DRY BLEND COLORANTS
Stan-Tone™ DB
Stan-Tone™ DB dry blend colorants provide
enhanced performance over dry colors, resulting
in uniform critical pigment weight ratios for
improved color control
SELF-BONDING SILICONE
Silcotec™ SCB
Silcotec™ SCB self-bonding silicone solutions
allow silicone to bond to various substrates
without prime coating
To learn more about our colorant & additive dispersions,
please contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or
visit www.avient.com.