https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cesa Nox A4R Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Both legislation and industry goals have created
an increased demand for recycled material across
the plastics industry, but especially within the
packaging market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Color _ Additive Masterbatches for E_E Application Bulletin_A4.pdf
Colorants & Additives
for Electrical & Electronic Applications
IEC 60695-2, known as the Glow Wire test, and
UL 94 are established standards in the Electrical
& Electronics industry that ensure plastic parts
in electrical and electronic components have
been tested for fire resistance in support of safer
consumer products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Value Added Services Brochure.pdf
A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors, and special
effects to fill market niches, eliminate secondary
operations, and strengthen your brand
PCR COLOR PREDICTION SERVICE
Digital prediction tool illustrating color possibilities
and limitations of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
content to simplify decision making and shorten
time to launch
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF)
CALCULATOR
Methodology that evaluates the carbon footprint of
Avient solutions, contributing a data point to your
overall carbon footprint and supporting credible
reporting
AVIENT DESIGN
A highly specialized group of industrial designers
and project engineers that provides advanced
design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels
of innovation
TESTING AND VALIDATION
Fully accredited and in-house testing capabilities
to generate data for insight into material behavior,
environmental effects, and more
REGULATORY SUPPORT
Dedicated product stewardship team assisting
with new product approvals to reduce regulatory
overhead and minimize risk
COLOR AND ADDITIVE DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights along with product
development assistance from concept through
commercialization to optimize design and gain
speed to market
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Long-term strategic solution development that
addresses complex and unmet product innovation
needs
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
Technical experts specifically trained to work
directly with your team to solve definitive
application challenges with new or existing
approaches
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Onsite support for tool design, startup, and
production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies and help resolve technical issues
Common compliance categories
where we can assist:
• UL
• USP Class VI
• ISO 10993
• ISO 1345
• REACH
• RoHS
• FDA
• EU 10/2011
• China GB
• MERCOSUR
• USP
• ISP
• CPSIA
• Prop 65
ColorWorks™ Design &
Technology Centers
Our global ColorWorks centers are
focused on design, technology, and
innovation for plastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/ColorMatrix UV Brochure.pdf
UV light can cause reactions in UV sensitive
food and beverages that result in changes in
taste, odor and texture, as well as degrading
colored dyes and pigments in plastic
packaging.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Marine OHP Application Graphic.pdf
Discover advanced
material solutions so you can solve tough challenges
and leave the competition in your wake.
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Avient Corporation,
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TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance,
Reduced Heat Transfer
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Impact Resistance, Durability,
Vibration Damping Properties,
Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents
WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture
Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation
SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents,
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength Performance,
Localized Reinforcement,
Material Reduction
SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastic
Tape & Laminates
CORROSION &
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Extended Performance,
Low Moisture Uptake, Durability
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion Resistant Additives,
Composite Sandwich Panels
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects,
Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, UV Blocking Additives,
Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics,
Scratch & Mar Additives,
Laser Marking Additives,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss
Thermoplastics
http://www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/corrosion-resistant-additives/cesa-cor-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/hammerhead-marine-composite-panels
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/cesa-light-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fx-paint-replacement-0
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/colorants-and-additives-wire-cable/cesa-laser-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/gri
Alliance To End Plastic Waste
UK Plastics Pact
Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
In addition, the plastic
waste problem remains a priority for our world and our industry, as
education eff orts on the sustainable and inherent benefits of polymers
run in parallel with collaborative work to eliminate plastic waste.
That’s why in January of 2019 we
were very proud to have joined the Alliance to
End Plastic Waste (AEPW) as a founding member.
It’s
inspiring to see the cross value chain activities
taking shape, and I believe we are on an
encouraging path to ultimately solve the plastic
waste problem.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/Corporate Governance Guidelines. March 2025 - Final and Approved version.pdf
In addition to the other duties of a director
under these Guidelines, the Chairman of the Board (if an independent director) or the
Lead Director, as applicable, is responsible for coordinating the activities of the
independent directors, and in that role will:
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Chair executive sessions of the non-employee directors, as described below under the
caption “Executive Sessions,” and provide feedback and perspective to the Chief
Executive Officer regarding discussions at these sessions;
Approve information sent to the Board;
Approve meeting agendas for the Board;
Approve meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all
agenda items;
Serve as a liaison and facilitate communications between the Chief Executive Officer
and other members of the Board;
Advise the Chief Executive Officer as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the
flow of information from management to the Board and regarding the effectiveness of
Board meetings;
Interview all Board candidates, and provide the Governance and Corporate
Responsibility Committee with recommendations on each candidate;
Maintain close contact with the Chair of each standing committee and assist in
ensuring communications between each committee and the Board;
Consider the retention of advisers and consultants who report directly to the Board;
Chair Board meetings;
Have the authority to call meetings of the independent directors;
If requested by major shareholders, ensure that he or she is available for consultation
and direct communication; and
Perform various other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP%25206%252025%25202014.pdf
S&P 500
All time high of
$42.47
June 6th, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 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
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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PolyOne Corporation Page 13
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf
As a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Avient
will collaborate to develop and implement solutions to end
plastic waste with approximately 50 members across the value
chain.
Plastic waste is an issue impacting our communities and our world, and we are proud to be a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW).
Additionally, Avient is a member of the American Chemistry Council and Plastic Industry Associationʼs
Operation Clean Sweep®, a set of guidelines for process, training and audit of our operations to prevent
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plastic pellet loss into the environment.