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Newlin
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Today’s Objectives
• Clear understanding of our mix
improvement strategy
• Instill confidence in PolyOne as a
growth companygrowth company
• Provide exposure and build relationships
with our exceptional management team
Unveiling of 2015 Performance Targets
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• Geon and M.A.
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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30%
50%
70%
90%
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
PolyOnePolyOne
Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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-50%
-30%
-10%
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30%
$0
$2
$4
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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PolyOne
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2012
Target
“What We Said”
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Ahead of Schedule
*Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges
** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt
2%
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42%
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0%
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Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M “What We Said”
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/LeslieSequeira.pdf
He is responsible for enabling business strategies through innovative
tools, data, digitalization, and artificial intelligence while ensuring the security of data
and systems.
There, he drove a new technology go-to-market strategy that created competitive
advantage, including leading the adoption of advanced technologies such as robotics, AI,
and cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
Previously, he spent 17 years at
Toyota Material Handling, where he built and implemented a digital transformation strategy
to improve operations and the customer experience.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Chris Pederson.pdf
He is responsible for determining strategy and driving growth
for the SEM global business.
Just prior to joining Avient in 2018, he was Vice President of Strategy at Hexcel
Corporation, responsible for the company’s M&A strategy and execution.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/product-stewardship-global-chemical-management-product-excellence
Strategy
Digitization Strategy
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/380605_AVIENT_2024AR_full_250325.pdf
On December 4, 2024,
we presented our strategy at the New York Stock
Exchange during our Investor Day.
With our strategy in place, our focus is now on execution,
and we have already made meaningful progress in
many areas.
Preete
Retired Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer,
Monsanto Company
Committees: 2*, 4
Patricia D.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/investing-in-avient_0.pdf
OUR STRATEGY
Specialization
Differentiates us through unique value-creating offerings to our customers.
We partner with Brand Owners / OEMs, processors and
assemblers to enable their goals in applications like packaging,
healthcare, consumer goods, transportation, wire & cable,
building & construction and textiles.
Commercial Excellence is part of our four-pillar strategy, and we invest, hire, train
and measure performance accordingly.
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OUR STRATEGY
Specialization
Differentiates us through unique value-creating offerings to our customers.
We partner with Brand Owners / OEMs, processors and
assemblers to enable their goals in applications like packaging,
healthcare, consumer goods, transportation, wire & cable,
building & construction and textiles.
Commercial Excellence is part of our four-pillar strategy, and we invest, hire, train
and measure performance accordingly.
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With our 5 brands,
Wilflex™, Rutland™, Union Ink™, Printop™,
and QCM™ we are recognized as
a leader in our markets with a deep
focus on quality, innovation, and
customer service.
Our Wilflex and Rutland brands first emerged
in the early 1960s, when screen printing
on T-shirts was gaining popularity for self-
expression, affording us global recognition,
and allowing us to develop products making
the screenprinting process easier, more
attractive and more profitable.
SOME OF OUR FIRSTS
• Development of the industry’s first
plastisol color mixing system for
screen printing ink
• Introduction of the first automated
ink dispensing equipment
OUR SPECIALTY INKS
• Broadest range of specialty screen
printing inks, including: non-phthalate
PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone,
and non-PVC plastisol
• Ink room solutions including inventory
management software
• Strong expertise in R&D and product
development
• Demonstrated technical service and
color matching capabilities
• Highly efficient manufacturing
operations
• Global manufacturing footprint
and customer reach
OUR BRANDS
• Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty
screen printing inks with a focus on
total ink-room management, providing
the most efficient, cost-effective
environment possible
• Rutland is a leading brand of specialty
screen printing inks for the textile
industry with a strong commitment
to making the screen printing process
easier, more attractive and more
profitable for customers
• Union Ink is a brand dedicated to
providing the broadest range of
innovative and inspired screen printing
inks with the highest opacity mixing
systems in the market
• Printop is a leading brand of textile
screen printing inks in Latin America
including plastisols, water-based,
and discharge inks
• QCM is a trusted brand of cost-
effective, high quality inks for one
of the most recognizable products
in the world, the printed t-shirt
SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
• Five manufacturing facilities in
Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North
Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China;
and Mumbai, India (JV)
• Warehouse and distribution facilities
in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in
the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes,
U.K., and Singapore
• Global presence of distributors located
in over 60 countries
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PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and
beyond
2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Heavily tied to
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets • Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
Confirmation of Our Strategy
SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization
Associates
Operational
Operational
Commercial
Commercial
Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
7% PP&S
Distribution
29%
CAI
23%
SEM
%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
66% 15%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
Textiles
$1.96
$0 27 $0 21
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
Building &
C
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$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
10%Electrical &
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne
Transformation
2020
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43%
65%
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2%0%
2005 2010 2015 2020
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum
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*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
16.7%
17.5%
20%+
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
15 8%
20%+
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
12.2%
9.6% 9.3%
12.1%
15.8%
1 7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
3.4%
5.1%
8.0%
8.6%
1.1% 1.3%
YTD YTD
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Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
2006 2Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+
S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit
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) j %
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
TPE’s & Film
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
Film
PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11
Target End Markets… Healthcare
OnForce
TPE + OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE O F
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Sheet
(DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
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Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Management
Interior & Exterior Trim
Interior Structural
Components
Fuel Handling
Underhood
Components
g
SystemsAir management
Electronics & Cameras
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Lighting
Fluid Handling
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Target End Markets… Automotive
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Oxygen Scavenger
Ultimate UV
Light Barrier
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
Target ≥ 35%
$20
$53
43%
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015
Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted
2,883
Volume
(lbs in millions)
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
-16%
+86%
+138%
2,414$103
$303
2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015
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Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Connecting
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
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CommercializationInVisiO Color Design
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
Working Capital % of Sales
16.2%
52% of associates trained in LSS
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
2006 2015
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
102%
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2016
$700
$800 Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2016
($ millions)
80%
90%
$547
$600
$600
$700
70%
$500
50%
$300
$400
30%
2008 2Q 2016
$200
2022 2023
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250%
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Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250%
(3.50%)
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10 0 million shares are Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Gro th
Share
Rep rchases
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Growth Repurchases
Acquisitions Dividends
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material $0.24
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$0.16
$
$0.10
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
solutions
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
St f d t t th t t t d ti Strong 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
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Appendix
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2Q 2016 Financial Highlights
Performance Products & Solutions
operating margin grew 370 basis $18
$16
$21
$22
PP&S Operating Profit
points year-over-year to 12.3%
$11
$16
$10
$14
SEM O ti P fit
SEM operating margin expanded 50
basis points to a record second
$19 $20
$21
$22
SEM Operating Profit
Adjusted EPS
quarter level of 14.9% $13
$10
$14
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.63
$0.45
$0.70
Adjusted EPS
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 20% per year
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$0.30
$
since 2012
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
48%
33%
16.7%
18.0%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Textiles
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
12.2%
Building &
C i
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Electrical &
1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
49%49%
29%
14.7% 14.9%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
19%
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%Building &
Electrical &
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Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
97%
8-10%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Packaging
19%
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
1.0%Building &
Construction
Industrial
24% Transportation
33%
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Appliances,
Construction
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
79%
CanadaCanada
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
12-14%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits
12.3%
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Building &
Electrical &
El t i
1%
%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%7.7%
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Distribution
Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
24%
Building &
4%Consumer
13%Healthcare
Electrical &
23%
6 6%
6.5-7.5%
6 5%
Operating Income % of Sales53%
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5%
6.1%
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2006 2Q 2016 Platinum
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum
8 lbs steel
a pound of paper
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
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than glass
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Application Examples
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Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
• Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
• Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions amongperceptions among
high‐end consumers
• Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
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p y
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
• Durable, long‐lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
• Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discolorationg
• One of the broadest medically y
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
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Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
• Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
• Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
• Reduces both weight and cost
• Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
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Color & Design Services
• Greater control of color
development and supply chain
• Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
• Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors
and effects
• Innovative brand differentiation
• Faster development timelines
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• Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports & p
leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments
to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
• ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment enable
greater efficiency and productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
• Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion spun fibers colored viaExtrusion‐spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
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PET Bottling Technology
• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Shelf‐life
extension
Weight
reduction
• Improve performance and reduce
cost through light‐weighting,
d d t f t l ti Greater product
consistency
l b l
Enhanced
product
aesthetics
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
aesthetics
High heat
• Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Color and
Special Effects
High heat
resistance Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of package
at end of use
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at end of use
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protectiontransmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior
sensory properties
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1
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.
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PolyOne Commodity to Specialty
Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end
markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed,
Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• 20 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
adjusted EPS by
2015, three times
the EPS generated
in 2011 of $0.82
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7% Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
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*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
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JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015
Target
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Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
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Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
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
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.
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Bank of America Merrill Lynch �2014 US Basic Materials Conference�Boston, MA�December 11, 2014��
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
PolyOne Core Values
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