https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Seaport%2520Global%2520Transports%2520%2526%2520Industrials%2520Conference.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
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 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 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;
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 and employee productivity goals;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Credit%2520Suisse%2520June%252026%25202013.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 time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement;
Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold;
The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture
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 amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and
timing of any future dividends;
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 maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/dB%2520June%2520Presentation%2520June%252012%25202013%2520%25282%2529.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 time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement;
Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold;
The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture
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 amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and
timing of any future dividends;
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 maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Focused on sustainable growth platforms, we support you with:
• Twin-screw compounding, drum tumbler mixing, injection molding and compression
molding
• Full physical, analytical, weathering and burn testing capabilities designed to shorten the
time to market for new products and applications
• State-of-the-art innovation centers complete with customer meeting space for real time
analysis and collaboration
Our global experience in developing filled or fiber reinforced formulations provides unmatched
value for you!
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EPS
$2.66
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Key Messages
Avient is evolving to
its next phase as an
innovator of materials
solutions to help our
customers succeed,
while enabling a
sustainable world
Our primary focus is on organic revenue growth
and margin expansion
► intersect secular trends and high growth markets with
our technologies
►
build businesses in high growthcatalyze growth in our core
markets
►
hybridization
Our strategy is enabled and driven by our focus on
(a) portfolio prioritization, (b) amplifying innovation, (c) digital for operational excellence
and growth, and (d) leadership, talent and culture for the Avient of the future
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2025 5
Our purpose and strategic framework
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2025 6
Intersecting secular trends and high growth markets with
our technologies to create product platforms of scale
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2025 7
Catalyze
the core
GROW BUSINESS AT
GDP +
1.
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Szczegółowe
podsumowanie naszego wkładu do każdej kategorii można znaleźć w
sprawozdaniu dotyczącym zrównoważonego rozwoju, dostępnym na
stronie Avient.com/sustainability.
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NASZ KODEKS
SZACUNEK DLA
UCZCIWOŚĆ W
DZIAŁALNOŚCI
SPOŁECZNA
ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚĆ
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report
http://Avient.com/sustainability
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/no-surprises-pledge-0
Pyt: Przełożony poprosił o dostosowanie się do nowej
procedury dotyczącej gospodarowania odpadami, jednak nie
mam pewności, czy jest ona bezpieczna i czy w ogóle zgodna z
prawem.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Investor%2520Day%25205-18-15.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing
facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates and amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated
depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships
with customers of acquired companies including, without limitation, Spartech Corporation and Accella Performance Materials;
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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic materials in jurisdictions where we conduct
business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online in the industries in which we participate;
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 and employee productivity goals;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
Our ability to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any;
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.
Nikrant
President, Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
What We Do
Concept to
Design
Specialty
Formulations
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
5% Transportation
20%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
44%
Europe
33%
19%
Latin America
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
A Case Study for Transformational Success
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$4 $5
$18 $21
$50
$46
$47
$57
$72
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
•Globally harmonized
specialty strategy and
culture
•Value proposition and
customer centric selling
•Differentiation with
innovation and service
•Expand technology
portfolio with select
acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
2006 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
269 286
+6%
$42
$163
2006 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+292%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Accelerating Growth
Innovation
Market Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Who We Are Growing With
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
3
6
2
3
4
4
2 2 1
3
3
1
3
2
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Addressable Market
($ millions) $400 $100 $200
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
>$150M
Revenue
Potential
Advanced Composites
Healthcare
Key Initiatives
Light-weighting
>$100M
Revenue
Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
Platinum Vision
1.1%
8.0%
12.1%
20%+
2006 2011 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Innovation Market
Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
Summary
Accelerating growth is #1 priority
• Collaboration across PolyOne
• Market-driven Innovation
• Commercial and Operational Excellence
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
Custom
Engineered
71%
Packaging
29%
2%Building &
23%
27%
30%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 40
Early Progress
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$16
$33
$45
2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
• Cultural shift from
volume to value
• Emphasis on
commercial excellence
• Mix shift to profitable
portfolio of offerings
• “Rightsizing” the
operational footprint
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 41
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Guided by our Four Pillar Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Designed Structures and Solutions
Focused on improving:
• Quality
• On-time Delivery
• Operational Efficiency
PolyOne Corporation Page 42
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Designed Structures and Solutions
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color and Additives
GLS
ColorMatrix
Geon
• Flame retardant solutions
• Flexible sound abatement materials
• Energy dissipation
• Replacement of leaded glass
• Foaming technologies
• Improved renewable packaging
• Next generation barrier packaging
• Glass replacement in packaging
PolyOne Corporation Page 43
Who We Are Growing With
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Security Solutions
Aerospace
Key Initiatives
Architectural Solutions
$80M
Addressable
Market
$85M
Addressable
Market
$30M
Addressable
Market
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Platinum Vision
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Designed Structures and Solutions
On-Time
Delivery
Improving
Quality
Customer Centric
Selling
Market Growth Innovation &
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Summary
Designed Structures and Solutions
• Operational improvements to drive quality and
service excellence
• Continue to invest to optimize and upgrade
capabilities to better serve our customers
• Execution of four pillar
strategy will drive sustained
earnings performance
• Collaboration will accelerate
our success
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
Performance Products and Solutions
Michael A.
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subject=
مشمولات کا جدول تعارف ہمارا ضابطۂ اخلاق سب کا احترام کام پر ایمانداری وبار میں دیانتداری ہمارے کار یٹ سماجی ذمہ داری پور یٹ سماجی ذمہ داریکار پور کار وسائل اور رابطہ کی معلومات
ضابطۂ اخلاق | 26
پائیداریپائیداری
کارکن، گاہک اور سپلائر ہی صرف Avient کے مستفیدین نہیں ہیں۔ وہ ممالک اور کمیونٹیز
جن میں ہم کام کرتے ہیں، اور مجموعی طور پر دنیا، ہماری کارروائیوں، ہماری مصنوعات اور
یعے سپورٹ کی جاتی ہے۔ ہماری کارروائیوں کی وسعت اور اہمیت ہمارے لوگوں کے ذر
ساتھ ہی ہمارے اعلی اخلاقی معیارات ہم سے یہ مطالبہ کرتے ہیں کہ ہم انتہائی پائیدار
یں۔ یں جو وقت کے امتحان پر کھرے اتر حل حاصل کر
ہم عالمی سطح پر اخلاقی طرز عمل کے ایک مستقل معیار کو برقرار رکھنے کا عہد کرتے ہیں
یقوں کا احترام کرتے ہیں جہاں ہم جبکہ ہم ہر اس ملک اور برادری کی ثقافت اور کاروباری طر
کام کرتے ہیں۔
یقے سے کاروبار کو انجام دے کر ایک عالمی درجے کی تنظیم Avient میں، ہم ایسے طر
تخلیق کرنے کی کوشش کرتے ہیں جو مستقبل کی نسلوں کے لیے بھی اسی طرح کام کرنے
یات کی کی صلاحیت کو ختم کیے بغیر حالیہ وقت کی ضرور
تکمیل کرے۔ اس عزم کا انحصار اس بات پر ہے کہ
یف کس طرح کرتے ہیں: ہم استحکام کی تعر
لوگ، پروڈکٹس، سیارہ اور کارکردگی۔ ہر
ایک کے لیے ہماری شراکت کا
ایک تفصیلی خلاصہ
ہماری
پورٹ میں یہاں Avient.com/sustainability پر دستیاب ہے۔ پائیداری کی ر
American Chemistry Council Responsible Care® کے طور پر، ہمارے لینڈ
مارک No Surprises PledgeSM اور ہمارے پائیداری کے عہد کے مطابق، ہم دیانتداری،
ایمانداری اور احترام کی اپنی ذاتی اقدار کو زندہ کرتے ہوئے ان اصولوں پر قائم رہتے ہیں۔
Avient، اور ہمارے لوگ حفاظت کو اولین ترجیح دیتے ہیں اور ان کمیونٹیز کی بہتری میں
یوں کی حمایت ن پیش کرتے ہیں جن میں ہم کام کرتے ہیں۔ کمپنی لوگوں کو اپنی برادر تعار
میں کمیونٹی کی سرگرمیوں اور اپنی پسند کے فلاحی کاموں میں حصہ لینے کی ترغیب دیتی
ہے۔
Avient ماحولیات کی سپروائزری کے ليے، ماحولیات کی آلودگی کو کم سے کم کرنے کے ليے،
یادہ حفاظت کے ليے اپنے کاروباری عمل کو مسلسل بہتر یادہ سے ز اور زمین کے وسائل کی ز
بناتی ہے، اپنے گاہکوں، اپنے سپلائرز اور سپلائی چین پارٹنر کے ساتھ کام کرتی ہے۔
پائیدار حل کی تلاش نہ صرف ماحولیات کے ليے اچھی چیز ہے؛ بلکہ یہ ہمارے ملازمین،
ہمارے گاہکوں، ہمارے پڑوسیوں، ہمارے شیئر ہولڈرز اور اپنے کاروبار کے لیے بھی اچھی
چیز ہے۔
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http://Avient.com/sustainability
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/no-surprises-pledge-0
یقہ کار پر سوال: میرے سپروائزر نے مجھ سے کچرے کو ٹھکانے لگانے کے نئے طر
عمل کرنے کو کہا، لیکن مجھے معلوم نہیں ہے کہ یہ محفوظ یا حتی کہ قانونی بھی
ہے۔ مجھے کیا کرنا چاہیے؟
ہے ہوں تو کبھی بھی اندازہ نہ لگائیں۔ وائی انجام دے ر جواب: جب آپ ماحولیاتی کارر
یں کہ آپ درخواست اس بات کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے اپنے سپروائزر سے مشورہ کر
کو سمجھ گئے ہیں۔ اگر آپ کو اب بھی خدشات ہوں تو، مقامی انتظامیہ یا ضابطۂ
یں.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
4POLYONE CORPORATION
INPUTS
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE
SERVICE VALUE
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
5POLYONE CORPORATION
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
PolyOne At a Glance
Performance
Products &
Solutions
22%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
18%
Color
Additives
and Inks
26%
2016
Revenue by
Segment
Adjusted Earnings per Share
2016
Revenue by
Geography
United
States
60%
Europe
Latin
9%
7%
10%
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43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M**
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
Driving Growth
• Refreshed training curriculum
for sales force
• Upgraded capabilities to generate
and capture new business leads
• Expanded R&D resources to focus
on key platforms
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
8POLYONE CORPORATION
*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
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6%
9POLYONE CORPORATION
$50
$116
$137
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2017
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
13.8%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020
Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
ROIC*
*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
15.0%
>$200
10POLYONE CORPORATION
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Annual Dividend
7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends
3-Year Dividend Plan
Announced 30% increase
to dividend in October
2017, reflecting strong and
sustainable cash flow as
well as confidence in future
earnings growth
Expect to increase annual
dividend 60% or more
cumulatively over next
three years
11POLYONE CORPORATION
$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
Since 2011, we have
returned over $950 million
to shareholders
$192 million returned
through dividends
$767 million returned
through share
repurchases
Have repurchased 20.8
million shares since
early 2013
$767M
12POLYONE 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
YTD 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
seventh consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
13POLYONE CORPORATION
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
42%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
Research & Development Spending
($ millions)
Phase 1
Frame
Opportunity
12 Projects
Phase 2
Build Business
Case
10 Projects
Phase 3
Prototype
21 Projects
Phase 4
Scale-up &
Test Market
19 Projects
Phase 5
Commercial
Launch
10 Projects
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Key Innovation Growth Drivers
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
15POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers
54% of associates trained in LSS, with over
125 active black belts
Have trained over 30 customers in
LSS methodology
Providing training in Customer Centric
Selling Skills with customers
Providing Industrial design and color
services to small/medium sized
customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
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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
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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:• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Spartech acquisition, 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;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 amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and
timing of any future dividends;
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;g p y p g ;
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;, , p y p y g , y p p ;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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.