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wear performance for the exterior part
• Shorten development time to gain durability approval
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color and texture, which was different from
an ordinary plastic feel
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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
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Decreasing
Dependence on
Fossil Fuels
Globalizing
and Localizing
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric
vehicles
Protecting the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Alignment with Megatrends
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
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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
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Recent Innovations
Aligned with Megatrends
in Key End Markets and
2015 Goals
Robert M.
Patterson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Well Positioned for Revenue Growth
Addressable Market by Platform
$540
$215
$120
$40
$260
$525
($ millions)
Design/Service
Sustainable
Solutions
Surface
Modification
Lightweighting
Thermal
Control
Flame
Retardancy
$1.0 - $2.0 Billion of revenue
generated from new
products in 5 years
Gross margin on new products
exceed current gross margin by at
least 10 percentage points
World class vitality index of ≥ 35%
2018
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
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2006 2013
Revenue
($ millions)
Health and Wellness Evolution
General
purpose
tubing
TPE applications
from GLS
Specialty tubing
Ergonomic
enhancements
Pre-certified
biocompatible
colorants
Highly
sophisticated
catheter and
drug delivery
components
Chemical and
heat
sterilizable
materials
Authentication
and protection
technologies
Addressing
wellness,
prevention,
diagnostic and
therapy changes in
healthcare setting
Healthcare
packaging
solutions
2006
2015 &
Beyond
$416
$105
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Transportation Evolution
General
purpose
formulations
(bumpers, roof
racks)
Long fiber for
lightweighting
Thermal
management for
LED lighting
Thermoset
composite
pultrusions
Conductive
polymers for EMI
shielding
Formulations for
aerospace interiors
Thermoplastic
composites
High temperature
formulations for
aerospace
Expand 3D printing
capabilities
2006
2015 &
Beyond
2006 2013
Revenue
($ millions)
$709
$315
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Packaging Evolution
Masterbatch
colors and PVC
packaging
materials
TPEs to enhance
brand appeal and
consumer
functionality
Liquid color and
additive
technologies to
extend shelf life,
preserve taste and
differentiate brands
Leveraging color,
additives and sheet
technology for
healthcare and
consumer packaging
solutions
2006
2015 &
Beyond
2006 2013
Revenue
($ millions)
$612
$260
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Consumer Evolution
Commodity plastic
and masterbatch
color solutions
Engineered
materials to
enhance customer
appeal through
visual and
performance
improvements
Formulated metal-
to-polymer
conversion to
enhance
performance and
reduce
manufacturing
costs
Biopolymers &
composite materials
leveraging unique
color technology to
build brand identity
2006
2015 &
Beyond
2006 2013
Revenue
($ millions)
$394
$228
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Interactive Display
Introduction
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Interactive Displays
INNOVATION DISCUSSION LEADER TECHNOLOGIES MARKETS
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet Aerospace
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels Security
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer Solutions
Wilflex™ Oasis Hydrate
InVisiO℠
Color Inspiration Forecast
In-Store Audits
OnColor™ Portfolio
Light Weighting
Thermal Management
Corrosion Resistance
Design Flexibility
Sustainability
Global Supply Chain
Ergonomics and Aesthetics
Consumer Appeal
9) Consumer Electronics Solutions
Walter Ripple
General Manager
GLS
Personal Electronics
Wearable Electronics
Hand Held Devices
Portable Audio
7) Metal Replacement Technology
Kurt Schuering
Vice President
Global Key Account Management
Aerospace
Sporting and Shooting
8) Medical Device Solutions
Dr.
Strong past 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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
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Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
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Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
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3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
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Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
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Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
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Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
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Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
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Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
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Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
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Building &
17%
Electrical &
8%
19%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
43%
33%
11.6%
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Building &
Electrical &
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
44%
37%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
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At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
96%
1%
Building &
32%
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
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5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
81%
1%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
8%
Building &
4% Electrical &
1%Industrial
2015
7.7%
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2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and
equity over a 5 quarter period
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Building &
Electrical &
24%
23%
6.1%
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The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of
acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results
of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
• 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 the disposal of plastic 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;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks; 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.
Patterson
Chairman, President and CEO
INTRODUCTION
B O B P A T T E R S O N
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H I S T O R I C P A S T
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
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P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T
S A F E T Y F I R S T
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1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
86
2016
125
169
216
Campus Hires
2008
2011
25
S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S
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With emphasis on:
• Light-weighting
• Reducing packaging materials
• Improving recyclability
• Reducing spread of infection
• Facilitating alternative energy
solutions
Building &
9%
Electrical &
P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N
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R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S )
OUR PLANET
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Energy
Saving Projects
26
REDUCTION
REDUCTION
Waste
Reduction Projects
2,557
LSS Projects
Executed
202
PolyOne LSS
Blackbelts
2011
2017 202
2008
147
67
2,557
2008 2017
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
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65%
2005 2014
$5M $242M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G
H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Acquisitions
Organic
Revenue
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S
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Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
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Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
5.0%
2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations
R A I S I N G T H E B A R
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
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COMMERCIAL
EXCELLENCE
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M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
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35% more sales calls
25% more marketing campaigns
1,000 new customers, expanding
customer base by 5%
$1.0B increase in new opportunities
8% reduction of average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
20% more prospecting calls
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P O L Y O N E
+34%
$3.0 billion
$4.0 billion
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
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Customization
55%
M&A
Innovation
Pipeline
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Innovation comes from
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Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
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markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Gordon/Polystrand –
Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
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markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
Service existing
markets and
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polymers
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
New development
beyond our current
Development within
our current
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 1
15 4
10
11
4
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79
Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415
Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415
Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250
Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520
Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140
Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
– – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840
38%
$20
$52
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H
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A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
$4M
$40M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 85
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
21
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
Inside sales/digital revenue
4 focused end-markets aligned with global
megatrends
5 strategic innovation platforms
30% increase in IQ Design projects
35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital
≥35% vitality index
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I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT REVIEWS
POLYONE
DISTRIBUTION
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S C O T T H O R N
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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23%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow
their brand and value-added solutions
1.2B
$
Annual Sales
250
Global Employees
24
Strategic
Presence
132
Sales Reps
Warehouse
Locations
6
Service Centers
Dedicated Commercial
Team
S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S
S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y
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95% on-time delivery
Customer/Product
Combinations
14,000
Transactions/Month
In-Person
Customer Visits
6,500 27,000
$
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37% more sales calls
$65M in new revenue from
inside sales
$400M increase in new
opportunities
24% increase in close rate
51% increase in prospecting calls
119
13211
1315
23
Sales R&D / Technical Marketing
+ 53%
+ 11%
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Providing differentiated services that meet the needs
of the changing customer landscape
G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S
$65
PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales
$ in millions
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G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S
C H A N N E L S
Technical
Field Sales
Key Accounts /
Industry Sales
Inside
Sales
Serving a broad spectrum of customers
Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and
enhance the customer experience
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P O D S A L E S
+27%
$1.2 billion
$1.6 billion
>10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and
digital with expanded customer touch points
8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class
service and technical expertise
6-8% compound annual operating income growth
6-7% operating margins
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SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED
MATERIALS
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M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
19%
Electrical &
13%
8%
Building &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.1%
Europe
28%
48%
22%
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
PolyOne Corporation 52
Demand for engineered materials is accelerating
Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet
the demands of local consumption
Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen
technologies to meet increasing European standards
Adding capacity in strategic markets
India Germany
China North America
Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia
PolyOne Corporation 53
PolyOne Corporation 54
13% more sales calls
36% increase in customization
projects
$270M increase in new opportunities
12% reduction in average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
50% improvement in speed of
formulation turnaround
Increased commercial headcount
133
17335
39
120
147
+ 30%
+ 11%
PolyOne Corporation 55
S E M
S A L E S
+43%
$610 million
$880 million
PolyOne Corporation 56
Leading Sporting Goods
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led an onsite Black Belt
project to improve product
development cycle times
Reduced
innovation project
cycle times by over
10%
and prototyping by
40%
80%
increased
resulting in
$500k
savings
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 57
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 58
Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 59
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed
LFT
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 60
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
44
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
0%
At Acquisition Goal
Operating Margins
Test Market
Innovation
Projects
PolyOne Corporation 61
A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S
Long-term investments align with key global megatrends
Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability
>10% annual increase in customization projects
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing
portfolio in 4 focus end markets
20% increase in global capacity
12-15% compound annual operating income growth
14-16% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 62
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
& SOLUTIONS
PolyOne Corporation 63
D O N W I S E M A N
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 64
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Electrical &
1%
Asia
77%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
16.0%
10
PolyOne Corporation 65
$886 $668 $773 $721Sales
PolyOne Corporation 66
PolyOne Corporation 67
25% more sales calls
113% increase in innovation
pipeline
$240M increase in new
opportunities
36% increase in
prospecting calls
300 basis point
improvement in
operating margin
57
66
18
37
53
+ 16%
+ 43%
+ 6%
PolyOne Corporation 68
P P & S
S A L E S
+40%
$610 million
$850 million
PolyOne Corporation 69
Leading Wire & Cable
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led on-site Kaizen process
improvements
Reduced
over
400
labor hours
through
reorganized
work area and
floor space
Increased
manufacturing
throughput value
$1.4M
PolyOne Corporation 70
IQ Design is collaborating with a
leading medical device
manufacturer to replace metal
and provide chemical resistance
to solve cracking issues related
to intense cleaning requirements
H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
PolyOne Corporation 71
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 72
Shift toward less toxic solutions
Increased consumer awareness
Focus on environmentally
friendly solutions
New regulatory standards
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M
PolyOne Corporation 73
Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant
Non-Halogen
No Dripping
Low Smoke
Low Toxicity &
Corrosiveness
H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H
( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e ,
N o n - H a l o g e n )
Non-Halogen
R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y
L E D S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 74
Solutions for rigid molded &
extruded applications
Superior outdoor weather performance
Excellent light dispersion qualities
Formulated to meet stringent
flame-rating regulations
Custom design support to meet demand
8% more sales calls annually
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including
breakthroughs in healthcare technologies
8-10% compound annual operating income growth
12-14% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 75
COLOR ADDITIVES
& INKS
PolyOne Corporation 76
M A R K C R I S T
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 77
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
8%
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
16.0%
18.0%
110
120
130
140
150
PolyOne Corporation 78
Europe
32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
PolyOne Corporation 79
Emerging markets driving strong demand for color
and additives
Rapid adoption of food and beverage
packaging additives
Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding
Asia-Pacific market
Increase commercial investments focused on China,
India and Mexico
Expand capacity in China and leverage investments
in India
Recent acquisitions increasing global reach
PolyOne Corporation 80
PolyOne Corporation 81
35% more sales calls
30% increase in customized color
formulations
106% increase in innovation pipeline
$170M increase in new opportunities
20% increase in prospecting calls
9 days or less in design
turnaround time:
best-in-class
Increased commercial investment
301
382
38
43
209
275
+ 27%
+ 13%
+ 32%
PolyOne Corporation 82
C A I S A L E S
+32%
$540 million
$710 million
PolyOne Corporation 83
Developed
inventory
management
framework to
reduce
working
capital by
Printing Equipment
and Supply Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and conducted process mapping
exercises to identify key
improvement opportunities
Optimize
manufacturing:
45%
improvement in
assembly process,
25%
cycle time
A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
PolyOne Corporation 84
B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
Active oxygen scavenging
additive in the bottle wall
Evolving technology for active
oxygen scavenging additive in
the bottle cap
Amosorb™ HyGuard™
UV and visible light blocking
additive to prevent degradation
of product
Lactra™ SX
Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market
PolyOne Corporation 85
S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M
F I B E R C O L O R A N T S
Eliminate waste water associated
with conventional dyeing
Help meet sustainability targets
for brand owners
Enable “uncolored fiber” producers
to bypass dyehouse
Strategic addressable market >$300M
PolyOne Corporation 86
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 87
Thermoplastic
2011 2015 2018
Acquired
ColorMatrix
Acquired
Magenta
Acquired
IQAP
$10
$45
Revenue from Fiber Color
Invested in
development
of liquid fiber
colorant
technology
Expanded
solid
colorant
offerings
38
43
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
Innovation
Projects
PolyOne Corporation 88
I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E
Nearly 900 projects identified
Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers
Sales Funnel
$125M
“We are unleashing the power of human potential, all
to advance the game.
Dye fabric
without water, spin plastic bottles into thread,
maximizing performance while minimizing impact.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life
and quality of food, beverages, medicine and
other perishable goods through high-
performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier
traditional materials like metal, glass and wood,
which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of
transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize
wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials
and advance a circular economy
• Composite solutions to support accelerated
growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure
investment as the world demands greater and
faster connectivity
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is
certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Leading in Sustainability — PolyOne and Clariant are both founding members of the
Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and we are committed to meeting the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in technology and people
Clariant Color business
acquired July 1, 2020
10
30
40
14
22
35
19
18
41
Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target
BRAND OWNERS COMMITTED TO INCREASING
USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
14
Brand Owner 1
Brand Owner 3
Brand Owner 2
Brand Owner 7
Brand Owner 4
Brand Owner 10
Brand Owner 6
Brand Owner 11
Brand Owner 5
Brand Owner 8
Brand Owner 9
Brand Owner 12
Brand Owner 13
Percent recycled plastic used:
(examples and not exhaustive)
(1) Latest year reported.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2021 Annual Report.pdf
Competition
The production of plastics and the manufacturing of custom and proprietary formulated color and additives systems
for the plastics industry are highly competitive.
The AEPW enables and brings to scale solutions to
minimize and manage plastic waste and promote solutions for used plastics that move towards a circular economy.
These products
are sold to over 6,500 custom injection molders and extruders who, in turn, convert them into plastic parts that are
sold to end-users in a wide range of industries.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/US_Elk%2520Grove_RCMS%25202013.pdf
WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON THE ATTACHED ANNEX)
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
RCMS®:2013 (Option 2)
The Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to:
Design and Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics
Certificate No: 55324
Effective Date 21 December 2017
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, U.S.A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/automotive-ir-lens-of-sensor-case-study-brief.pdf
FAMOUS TIER 2
COMPANY
A U T O M O T I V E L I G H T I N G
I R L E N S O F S E N S O R
• High heat resistance up to 203°C
• PESU base resin with high IR transmission
• Visible light cannot pass through
• Used rich experience with different IR
transmission materials to support
customer’s material design and test method
• Customized color for IR transmittance,
which allowed IR to pass through the plastic
lamp without accumulating high heat
Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?