https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.pdf
Seller warrants good and clear title in
goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and that the Product conforms at the
time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance,
or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document exists, and other
specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s marketing materials, technical
data sheets and other descriptive publications distributed or published on
its websites may vary from time to time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has furnished to
Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include warnings together with safety and
health information concerning the Product and/or the containers for such
Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Italy.pdf
Garanzia Limitata Esclusiva
Without prejudice to Section 3, Seller warrants good and
clear title in goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and that the
Product conforms at the time of shipment to a Certificate of
Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance, or a Product
Specification Sheet, if any such document exists, and other
specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that information in Seller’s marketing
materials, technical data sheets and other descriptive
publications distributed or published on its websites may
vary from time to time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has
furnished to Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include
warnings together with safety and health information
concerning the Product and/or the containers for such
Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Brazil %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants good and
clear title in goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and
that the Product conforms at the time of shipment to a
Certificate of Analysis or a Certificate of Compliance
or a Product Specification Sheet, if either such
document exists, and other specifications signed by
Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that information
in Seller’s marketing materials, technical data sheets
and other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to time
without notice.
Buyer
acknowledges that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety
Data Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the Product
and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Chile %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants good
and clear title in the Product and that the Product
conforms at the time of shipment to Buyer a
Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance,
or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such
document exists, or in any other specifications either
signed by Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s marketing
materials, technical data sheets and other descriptive
publications distributed or published on its websites
may vary from time-to-time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has
furnished to Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which
include warnings together with safety and health
information concerning the Product and/or the
containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Guatemala %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants
good and clear title in goods subject to the sale
(“Product”) and that the Product conforms at the
time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a
Certificate of Compliance, or a Product
Specification Sheet, if any such document exists,
and other specifications signed by Seller
(“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s
marketing materials, technical data sheets and
other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to
time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges
that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety Data
Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the
Product and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/Global_High_Yield_%26_Leverage_Conference %281%29.pdf
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
256
309
At Acquisition Today
$36
$100
At Acquisition Today
9%
19%
At Acquisition Today
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 20% + 165% + 1000 bps
C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H A C Q U I S I T I O N D R I V E S
N E X T L E V E L S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
A C C E L E R A T I N G G R O W T H W I T H
S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
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F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
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Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
Excellence
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
customers
• Color design expertise
Commercial
Excellence
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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Building & Construction
5%
2006 2019E PF*
4%
12%
10%
18%
8%
20%
2006 2019E PF*
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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Packaging
8%
Building & Construction
38%
Wire &
Cable
11%
Industrial
10%
Electrical &
Electronic
7%
2006 2019E PF*
Healthcare
4%
Transportation
12%
Consumer
18%
Building &
Construction
5%
Wire &
Cable
6%
Industrial
12%
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Appliance
3%
Textiles
6%
Transportation
13%
Healthcare
12%
Packaging
20%
Consumer
10%
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
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United States
38% Europe
33%
Asia
19%
Canada
4%
Latin America
6%
United States
22%
Europe &
Middle East
48%
Asia
23%
Canada
1%
Latin America
6%
Color & Engineered
Materials
Clariant Masterbatch
Business
Net Sales by Geographic Region
United States
31%
Europe &
Middle East
39%
Asia
21%
Canada
3%
Latin America
6%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
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2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
P E O P L E
P R O D U C T S P L A N E T
P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne
Clariant Masterbatch
Business
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
PolyOne
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Business
Synergies
New
PolyOne
2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013
2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4%
2019 CapEx $68 $85
% Sales 2.4% 2.1%
2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250
2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22
2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
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(1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction
(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
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46%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
s
te
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized
PolyOne Corporation 36
• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Financing
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence
in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
40%
Operational
30%
Administrative
30%
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S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
$450
$600 $624
$743
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E
Attractive Debt
Maturity Profile
Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B
New Debt
Financing
Financing
Summary
Terms on
New Debt
• $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price
• Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo
• Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity
• The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited
to, market conditions
• PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet
– Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies
• Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy
• New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure
• Capital structure would be “covenant lite”
Capital
Policy
• Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained
• Focus on deleveraging in the near term
2028+
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$917M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
Increasing Annual Dividend
38
$0.81
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W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax impact from non-recurring income tax items, adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves and changes
to valuation allowances.
10
Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 582.7 $ 641.1
Accounts receivable, net 484.4 440.6
Inventories, net 371.9 372.7
Other current assets 125.3 115.3
Total current assets 1,564.3 1,569.7
Property, net 1,045.7 1,049.2
Goodwill 1,689.7 1,671.9
Intangible assets, net 1,601.7 1,597.6
Other non-current assets 209.8 196.6
Total assets $ 6,111.2 $ 6,085.0
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt $ 2.2 $ 2.2
Accounts payable 448.1 454.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 386.9 412.8
Total current liabilities 837.2 869.4
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 2,177.7 2,176.7
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 66.2 67.2
Deferred income taxes 332.5 342.5
Other non-current liabilities 329.0 276.4
Total non-current liabilities 2,905.4 2,862.8
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 2,349.8 2,334.5
Noncontrolling interest 18.8 18.3
Total equity 2,368.6 2,352.8
Total liabilities and equity $ 6,111.2 $ 6,085.0
11
Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2023 2022
Operating Activities
Net income $ 20.4 $ 84.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 48.7 35.7
Accelerated depreciation 1.8 2.1
Share-based compensation expense 3.2 3.2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable (40.2) (118.8)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 3.8 (15.1)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (9.9) 90.5
Accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net (50.0) (63.2)
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities (22.2) 18.9
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (20.3) (13.3)
Net proceeds from divestiture 7.3 —
Net cash used by investing activities (13.0) (13.3)
Financing activities
Purchase of common shares for treasury — (15.8)
Cash dividends paid (22.5) (21.7)
Repayment of long-term debt (0.8) (2.4)
Other financing (2.3) (3.9)
Net cash used by financing activities (25.6) (43.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2.4 (0.4)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (58.4) (38.6)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 641.1 601.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 582.7 $ 562.6
12
Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the segment level does not
include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and administration costs that are not allocated to segments;
intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation costs; and certain other items that are not included in the
measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Q1 2022 Earnings Release.pdf
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax benefit/(expense) from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves
and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments.
8
Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 562.6 $ 601.2
Accounts receivable, net 757.9 642.3
Inventories, net 475.4 461.1
Other current assets 131.0 122.4
Total current assets 1,926.9 1,827.0
Property, net 661.9 676.1
Goodwill 1,283.4 1,286.4
Intangible assets, net 904.1 925.2
Operating lease assets, net 67.1 74.1
Other non-current assets 200.3 208.4
Total assets $ 5,043.7 $ 4,997.2
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 607.5 $ 8.6
Accounts payable 642.3 553.9
Current operating lease obligations 21.7 24.2
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 284.8 353.9
Total current liabilities 1,556.3 940.6
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 1,250.2 1,850.3
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 98.5 100.0
Deferred income taxes 99.4 100.6
Non-current operating lease obligations 45.9 50.1
Other non-current liabilities 164.1 165.1
Total non-current liabilities 1,658.1 2,266.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 1,813.2 1,774.7
Noncontrolling interest 16.1 15.8
Total equity 1,829.3 1,790.5
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,043.7 $ 4,997.2
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Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022 2021
Operating Activities
Net income $ 84.5 $ 79.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 35.7 36.6
Accelerated depreciation and amortization 2.1 0.5
Share-based compensation expense 3.2 2.7
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable (118.8) (137.6)
Increase in inventories (15.1) (35.1)
Increase in accounts payable 90.5 67.3
Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits (4.0) (7.1)
Decrease in accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net (59.2) (3.4)
Net cash provided by operating activities 18.9 3.6
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (13.3) (16.5)
Other investing activities — (2.0)
Net cash used by investing activities (13.3) (18.5)
Financing activities
Purchase of common shares for treasury (15.8) (4.2)
Cash dividends paid (21.7) (19.5)
Repayment of long-term debt (2.4) (2.3)
Payments of withholding tax on share awards (3.9) (3.1)
Net cash used by financing activities (43.8) (29.1)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (0.4) (11.0)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (38.6) (55.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 601.2 649.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 562.6 $ 594.5
10
Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the segment level does not
include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and administration costs that are not allocated to segments;
intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation costs; and certain other items that are not included in the
measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
E S G R AT I N G S P E R F O R M AN C E
E S G AWA R D S AN D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
84th
3
1
2
7
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L
O V E R V I E W
Avient Protective
Materials
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSAC TIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CA PI TAL STRUC TURE
& LI QUI DI TY
• Proceeds from completed
sale of Distribution used to
pay near-term maturing debt
to strengthen balance sheet
• Fixed/floating debt ratio of
~55/45
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following major
acquisitions through strong
free cash flow generation
• 2022 pro forma net
debt/adjusted EBITDA
expected to be 3.1x
$725 $725
$575 $500
$600
$525
$650
$650
$600
Capital Structure
Cas
h
$544
Undr
awn
Rev
olve
r
$250
Liquidity
$3.15B
$2.40B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
2023 Notes
After Dyneema
Acquisition
After Distribution
Divestiture
$794M
(1)
(1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVI OUS TR ANSACTIONS
Performance
Solutions
Products &
$0.8 B
COLOR
$1.4 B
Acquired (2020)Divested (2019)
11
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Gabelli%2520%2526%2520Co%2520Specialty%2520Chemicals%2520Conference.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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FORMULATION
EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
IQ Design Labs
InVisiOSM Color
Services
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services driving customer value
What We Do
5POLYONE CORPORATION
PolyOne At a Glance
2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion
Performance
Products &
Solutions
21%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives
& Inks
26%
United
States
59%
Europe
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
8%
Asia
10%
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017
Transportation
18%
Consumer
12%
Healthcare
11%
Packaging
11% Industrial16%
Building &
Construction
12%
Wire &
Cable 9%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
5%
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
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2%
43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2017
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance
2020 Platinum Vision
20%+
20%+
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
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$50
$116
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC*
$200 - $220
14.0%
$143
12.9%
15.0%
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$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders
$767M
Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions)
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Increasing Annual Dividend
10POLYONE CORPORATION
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
in 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
eighth consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Expect to increase
annual dividend 60%
or more cumulatively
over next three years
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
11POLYONE CORPORATION
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
38%
2006 2017
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$52
2006 2017
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
(10 Projects) (10 Projects)
($500 million)
(19 Projects)
($1.4 billion)
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Frame
Opportunity
Prototype Scale-up and
Test Market
Commercial
Launch
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1
Build Business
Case
12POLYONE CORPORATION
2017 2021
Key Innovation Growth Platforms
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting
contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to
simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a
pipeline for next generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
Total Sales
($millions)
2017 2021
2017 2021
2017 2021
13POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers –
have trained over 30 customers
in LSS methodology
Providing Industrial design and
color services to small/medium
sized customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening Relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?