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OF REGISTRATION
Frank Camasta
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.
The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Trailing twelve months adjusted gross margin is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Nine Months
Trailing Twelve Months
(TTM) Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015
Gross margin - GAAP $ 152.6 $ 524.6 $ 677.2
Special items in gross margin 15.8 30.0 45.8
Gross margin excluding special items $ 168.4 $ 554.6 $ 723.0
Adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Nine Months
Trailing Twelve
Months (TTM) Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2014 September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015
Income from continuing operations,
before income taxes $ (31.2) $ 168.1 $ 136.9
Interest expense, net 15.6 48.5 64.1
Depreciation and amortization 25.0 78.4 103.4
Special items, impact on income from
continuing operations before income
taxes
80.8 39.8 120.6
Accelerated depreciation included in
special items (0.2) (4.6) (4.8)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 90.0 $ 330.2 $ 420.2
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 61.8
Long-term debt 1,038.0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (235.7)
Net Debt 864.1
Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1
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Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Innovation Initiatives
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Appendix
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Global 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
Commitment to Operational Excellence
Application Examples
Outdoor Applications
Slide Number 27
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 30
Metal Replacement Solutions
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Baird Non GAAP Rec.pdf
Baird - November 10, 2015
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool
GLOBAL CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDER
I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R
C A B I N E T S
• PC-based solution with good impact strength
• UL 94 V-0 certification
• Dimensionally stable
• Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution
with high modulus and high impact strength
• Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm
• Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific
white requirements and maintained good color
stability even after long-term production at high
temperatures
• Ensured high flowability so the material could be
injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the
metal frame
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-engineered-polymer-formulations
Slide 1: Global cloud service provider
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/vinod-purayath-bio.pdf
Vinod Purayath is Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Avient
Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and
services.
Purayath joined
Avient in 2021to lead the development of emerging, next-generation and sustainable
technologies globally for the company.
Purayath has achieved
global success in materials development, with a particular emphasis on semiconductor
and digital memory applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/auto-injector-application-study.pdf
Global manufacturing and product
stewardship support help mitigate risk
We are dedicated to serving our
Healthcare customers with:
• Unparalleled breadth and innovation in
material technologies
• Design and engineering services to optimize
applications for production and performance
• Streamlined global supply chain and
regulatory coordination to mitigate and
reduce risk
Because we are really good at solving the world’s most complex
material science problems.
Our services go beyond what our customers need.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Sidoti%2520wNonGAAP%2520Rec.pdf
EPS: $2.50
Assumptions
• High single digit organic
revenue CAGR
• Operating margins in mid range
of 2015 targets
• No global recession• No global recession
• No investment in incremental
PP&S capacity
• Completion of 2‐3 midsize
accretive acquisitions
• No divestitures
• Housing starts at 85% of 50 year
norm by 2015
R i f t bl b l 3X N t
2012
$ • Remain comfortably below 3X Net
Debt / EBITDA
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Rev: $3.0B
Adj.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our
strategy and execution are workinggy g
• Megatrends align with our strengths
• Innovation and services provide differentiation
and competitive advantage
• Strong and proven management team driving
growth and performancegrowth and performance
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
$2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
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Schedule I
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.
Pro Forma Debt 2012
7.500% debentures due 2015 $ 50.0
7.375% senior notes due 2020 360.0
5.250% senior notes due 2023 600.0
Other debt 14.0
Pro Forma Debt $ 1,024
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 2006 2012
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 543.6
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 703.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,247.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Gross Margin $ 41.6 $ 129.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Gross Margin 83.6 220.6
Specialty Platform Gross Margin $ 125.2 $ 350.4
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 14.3% 28.1%
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient CDP Climate Change %26 Water Submission 20241001.pdf
These meetings include
interactive Q&A sessions to allow stockholders to ask questions and provide feedback on the company’s sustainability initiatives and ensure that senior leadership,
including the CEO & VP-Sustainability, is available to respond. 3.
We continue to explore similar opportunities to decarbonize across our global operations.
Fixed row]
(7.15.1) Break down your total gross global Scope 1 emissions by greenhouse gas type and provide the source of each used global
warming potential (GWP).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520GS%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP%25205_21_14.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned manufacturing realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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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Schedule I
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.
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y 2014 Q1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 17.6 $ 49.7 $ 57.2 $ 18.3
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 28.1 37.7 104.0 30.4
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 11.2
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 59.9
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 16.0
Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 17.2
SunBelt Joint venture 91.9 28.6 18.9 - -
Corporate (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (36.7)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 56.4
Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 36.7
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 93.1
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 64%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
Ask the individuals to bring in a competitive
device they currently use.
Figure 15: USee™ validation process
USee™ is a trademark of Global Vision 2020, Inc.
Our design, engineering and technical
services can support every step of your new
product development process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Globalization.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - Investor Day 2012_05072012.pptx
Globalization
Robert M.
Patterson
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United States
67%
Europe
17%
Canada
11%
Asia
5%
United States
60%
Europe
19%
Canada
9%
Asia
7%
Latin America
5%
Customer-Driven Globalization
2006 2011*
*Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix
• Differentiated by our consistent service and quality
offerings globally
• Invested in global account management organization to
serve over 100 multinational key accounts
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• Leverage technology development and best
practices to better serve global customers
• Drive global marketing strategies
for growth with target customers & markets
Formation of Global Segments in 2010
• Accelerate decision making and
assure consistent execution of
four pillar strategy
for growth with target customers & markets
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Recent Investment Activity
• 67% of recent commercial additions are outside
the U.S
�Focus areas of expansion in Eastern Europe, Russia,
Asia, and South Africa
�Megatrend toward lighter-weight packaging
supports accelerated growth in barrier supports accelerated growth in barrier
additive technologies
• Gained foothold in Brazil through
Specialty platform with acquisitions
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Critical Imperatives
• Focus on global key accounts, and continue
investment in commercial resources
supporting multinational accounts
• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets
• Accelerate growth in Asia
• Pursue appropriate
acquisition opportunities
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