https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-release.pdf
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 483.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 240.6 158.8 457.1 344.1
Distribution 404.4 238.8 767.1 528.3
Corporate and eliminations (34.2) (15.3) (60.4) (35.1)
Sales $ 1,235.2 $ 609.1 $ 2,397.5 $ 1,320.6
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 193.4 $ 75.7 $ 390.9 $ 165.1
Specialty Engineered Materials 69.6 42.5 134.3 95.1
Distribution 40.1 27.2 79.4 60.8
Corporate and eliminations (14.4) 4.3 (13.5) 0.2
Gross margin $ 288.7 $ 149.7 $ 591.1 $ 321.2
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 107.1 $ 43.4 $ 215.8 $ 92.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 32.3 25.5 62.8 55.8
Distribution 16.4 12.6 31.7 26.8
Corporate and eliminations 24.8 30.2 52.3 55.5
Selling and administrative expense $ 180.6 $ 111.7 $ 362.6 $ 230.4
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 72.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 37.3 17.0 71.5 39.3
Distribution 23.7 14.6 47.7 34.0
Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (25.9) (65.8) (55.3)
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 38.0 $ 228.5 $ 90.8
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 94.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 45.4 24.6 87.4 54.4
Distribution 23.9 14.7 48.1 34.2
Corporate and eliminations (39.0) (23.3) (63.8) (51.4)
Other income, net 1.2 9.5 $ 2.7 $ 11.1
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 142.7
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Attachment 7
Avient Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance
and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current
profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share:
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2020
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2020
Year Ended
December 31,
2020
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient
shareholders $ 23.0 $ 56.1 $ 132.0
Special items, after tax 2.6 11.2 24.8
Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special
items 25.6 67.3 156.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing
operations(2) 12.9 20.7 20.7
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable
to Avient shareholders $ 38.5 $ 88.0 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8 89.4 90.6
Pro forma impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity
offering(2) — 2.9 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 91.8 92.3 92.1
Adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro forma for Clariant MB
acquisition $ 0.42 $ 0.95 $ 1.93
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2
Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0
Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5)
Other income, net 9.5 (6.6) 2.9 — 2.9
Income taxes (7.9) 0.2 (7.7) (3.8) (11.5)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 2.6 $ 25.6 $ 12.9 $ 38.5
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share: Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 1,320.6 $ — $ 1,320.6 $ 540.5 $ 1,861.1
Operating income $ 90.8 $ 18.7 $ 109.5 $ 45.0 $ 154.5
Interest expense, net (25.6) — (25.6) (18.1) (43.7)
Other income, net 11.1 (6.7) 4.4 — 4.4
Income taxes (19.8) (0.8) (20.6) (6.2) (26.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 56.1 $ 11.2 $ 67.3 $ 20.7 $ 88.0
Weighted average diluted shares 89.4
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 2.9
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.3
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.95
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30
2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 72.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 37.3 17.0 71.5 39.3
Distribution 23.7 14.6 47.7 34.0
Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (25.9) (65.8) (55.3)
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 38.0 $ 228.5 $ 90.8
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 1.2 $ 9.5 $ 2.7 $ 11.1
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 21.6
Specialty Engineered Materials 8.1 7.6 15.9 15.1
Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.2
Corporate and eliminations 0.2 2.6 2.0 3.9
Depreciation & Amortization $ 33.8 $ 20.9 $ 70.9 $ 40.8
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 94.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 45.4 24.6 87.4 54.4
Distribution 23.9 14.7 48.1 34.2
Corporate and eliminations (39.0) (23.3) (63.8) (51.4)
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 142.7
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 17.9 % 18.9 % 18.5 % 19.5 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 18.9 % 15.5 % 19.1 % 15.8 %
Distribution 5.9 % 6.2 % 6.3 % 6.5 %
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Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color, Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 483.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(2) — 261.1 — 540.5
Pro forma sales $ 624.4 $ 487.9 $ 1,233.7 $ 1,023.8
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 72.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(2) — 22.0 — 45.0
Pro forma operating income $ 86.3 $ 54.3 $ 175.1 $ 117.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 21.6
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(2) — 15.0 — 30.1
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 25.3 $ 25.6 $ 52.6 $ 51.7
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
(EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 94.4
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(2) — 37.0 — 75.1
Pro forma EBITDA $ 111.6 $ 79.9 $ 227.7 $ 169.5
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 17.9 % 16.4 % 18.5 % 16.6 %
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Reconciliation to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA: 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 69.4 $ 23.4 $ 149.1 $ 56.5
Income tax expense 20.4 7.9 43.3 19.8
Interest expense 19.5 16.2 38.8 25.6
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 33.8 20.9 70.9 40.8
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 142.7
Special items, before tax 14.2 2.4 16.6 12.0
Interest expense included in special items — (0.5) — (0.5)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items 1.4 (1.2) 0.8 (1.2)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 69.1 $ 319.5 $ 153.0
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(2) — 37.0 — 75.1
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 106.1 $ 319.5 $ 228.1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
Pro Forma Financial Information
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, Avient references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color for
periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
5
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$310
205
140
80
75
45
40
20
$915M2021 Sales
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
6
S E CO N D Q UART E R 2022
RE S U LT S
$122
$134
$0.87
$0.98
Q2 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY)
8
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$1,235
$1,302
+ 5%
Adjusted EPS
+ 10% + 13%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
Q2 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
9
CAI
$624
$649
SEM Distribution
$86
$94
+ 4% + 9%
$404
$443
$24
$27
+ 10% + 13%
$241 $244
$37 $37
+ 1% Flat
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 6% excluding FX) (+ 3% excluding FX)
Q2 2021 $1,235 $122
Sustainable Solutions 17 7% 7
Healthcare 23 14% 5
Composites (ex Outdoor High Performance) 10 20% 4
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5 3% 1
Other 69 11% 5
Sub-total $1,359 10% $144
Outdoor High Performance Impact (9) (5)
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (48) (7)
Q2 2022 $1,302 5% $134
Q2 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
(TOTAL COMPANY)
10
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
EBITDA
Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE
11
Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q2 2021 $ 159
Demand (29)
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 87
Inflation (58)
SEM:
Price / Mix 36
Inflation (24)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 45
Inflation (41)
Net Price Benefit 45
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (7)
Q2 2022 $ 170
China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (14)
Outdoor High Performance (5)
Transportation (5)
12
Q2 '21 Adjusted EPS 0.87$
Color, Additives and Inks 0.11
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.01
Distribution 0.03
Corporate Costs 0.01
F/X (0.05)
Segment OI 0.11$
Interest Expense 0.03
Tax Rate (0.03)
Q2 '22 Adjusted EPS 0.98$
Q2 EPS BRIDGE
Key Updates
• Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Emphasized commitment to U.N.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Van Hulle Senior Vice President,
President of Global Color
Additives and Inks
Robert M.
McAlindon Senior Vice President,
President of Designed
Structures and Solutions
Fernando Sanchez Global Director of
Marketing
Global Color and Additives
Craig M.
Van Hulle
Global Color Additives and Inks
Percept™ Authentication Technologies
2) Security and Safety Solutions
Julie A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202018.pdf
NIKE Website Sustainability Video
PolyOne Corporation 89
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
PolyOne Corporation 90
REDEFINING COLOR CREATION
Innovative system for processors and
OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides
customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely
within their own facility
E N A B L I N G T H E C U S T O M E R
Empowers the customer to move at their speed by reducing complexity and
simplifying the supply chain.
3D printing.
PolyOne Corporation 91
S P E E D T O M A R K E T
From concept to production
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
PolyOne Corporation 92
“Being able to create color
and produce parts in 1 day is
unheard of in this industry.
This system is clean and the
consistency of colored parts
from shot to shot is
excellent… We want to
purchase more dosers now.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/colormatrix-lcx-for-ebm-product-bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Dispersion
for Extrusion Blow Molding
Avient’s ColorMatrix™ LCX liquid color products are
the latest advancement in technology to deliver
stable pigment dispersions for the extrusion blow
molding (EBM) process.
ColorMatrix
LCX dispersions are designed to minimize and
eliminate screw slip, streaking and specking, all
while generating cost-to-color savings through
processing efficiencies that include:
• Handling efficiency – bulk distribution,
individual feed stations
• Inventory reduction – less inventory
and required floor space
• Process efficiency – improved color
change times
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Highly concentrated pigment dispersions
specifically for EBM processing
• Provides dimensional stability by utilizing more
resin instead of fillers
• Reduces costs through handling
and processing efficiencies
• Customization available for design
and product handling
• Can be formulated in combination with
a wide selection of additive technologies
to meet performance needs
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
ColorMatrix LCX Liquid Dispersions for EBM
processing are well suited for the following:
• Monolayer applications
• LDR less than 3%
• Large volume whites and blacks
• Tints
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-product-bulletin.pdf
OnColor™ RC Environmental Black
Color Concentrate
OnColor™ RC Environmental Black color concentrate
is derived from end-of-life tires, making it
sustainable alternative to concentrates using
virgin carbon black.
The use of OnColor RC Environmental Black helps
reduce environmental impact compared to color
concentrates formulated with traditional carbon
black.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa™ Clean masterbatch additives are formulated to effectively clean process tooling and machinery
during material or color changeovers.
Cesa™ Clean Additives
WHEN TO USE CESA CLEAN
As a best practice, Cesa Clean adds value when
used for:
• Color changeovers
• Material and formulation changes
• Shutdown or startup
• Machine maintenance
WHY USE CESA CLEAN
Some of the ways you can benefit from
consistently using Cesa Clean:
• Improve production uptime with faster color
changeovers
• Reduce wasted melt puddle material
• Reduce resin use during purging
• Non-abrasive and safe to use on precision
equipment
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Cesa Clean solutions are available for use in a variety of processing conditions and operating temperatures.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Jefferies%2520Conference%2520-%25208%253A7%253A2018.pdf
Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
A U G U S T 2 0 1 8
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
USE OF
NON-GAAP
MEASURES
PolyOne Corporation 3
V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.57
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
YTD
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
10%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
8
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
“Where we were” “Where we are”
ROIC** 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 12.1%
Performance Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
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
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
strategic acquisitions
Innovate
600K-1M
commercial
resources 6-8%
Double acquired
Lean Six Sigma
commercial excellence
531
689130
157
504
633
2014 Q2 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 28%
+ 18%
+ 23%
Generating opportunities
35%
25%
1,000
$1.0B
Enhancing efficiency
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
21
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
Inside sales/digital revenue
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 12
P O L Y O N E
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+34%
$3.0 billion
2017
$4.0 billion
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 14
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
Vitality Index
38%
$20
$52
Transformational
Adjacent
Core
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 15
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 16
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
6
2 1
15 4
10
11
4
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 17
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 18
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018
PolyOne Corporation 19
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 20
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
PolyOne Corporation 21
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
8-10% with
ability to double
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 22
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 29
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 30
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2018
67
220
147
2018 141
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
PolyOne Corporation 31
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
$4M
$40M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 32
Customer Projects
2 85
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
PolyOne Corporation 33
PolyOne Corporation 34
99.9%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 35
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 36
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
10%
10%Transportation
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
PolyOne Corporation 37
32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 38
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
19%
13%
Building &
Electrical &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
28%
48%
22%
12.1%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
Electrical &
1%
Asia
77%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
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D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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23%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
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2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Application Examples
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$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
4% 4%
8% 9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
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• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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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
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
organoleptic properties
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Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
Platform operating income mix percentage
2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y 2014Y
Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 124.9
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 72.4
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 45.1
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 242.4
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 63.1
Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 68.2
Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - -
Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (218.6)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 155.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 218.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 373.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 65%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
Appendix
2014 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
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Application Examples
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Sidoti & Company non-GAAP Rec
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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9
Specialty Platform $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9 37.4
Distribution 66.0 66.0
Corporate (87.6) ( 87.9)
)Operating income GAAP $ 167.1 $ 165.7
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6 87.9
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7 $ 253.6
45% 60%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Specialty platform operating mix percentage
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales
1.1%
1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI
% of sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
Average Debt Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 1055.5 $ 776.0
Average Equity Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 871.8 $ 669.2
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y* 2012PF** Q1 2013
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 773.0 $ 159.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 828.5 205.3
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 850.6 41.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 2,452.1 406.6
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 696.1 159.7
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3 268.0
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.6) (33.2)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,056.9 $ 801.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0 $ 47.7 $ 16.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8 81.6 24.1
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9 1.9
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8 $ 150.2 $ 42.2
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9 37.4 13.0
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0 66.0 16.2
Corporate and eliminations (33.7) (40.0) (14.3)
Special items in OI (53.9) (53.9) (16.6)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1 $ 159.7 $ 40.5
Special items in OI 53.9 53.9 16.6
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0 $ 213.6 $ 57.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of
sales
8.6% 6.1% 10.1%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5% 9.8% 11.7%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 2.5% 4.6%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1% 6.1% 10.4%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0% 5.4% 8.1%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4% 6.4% 6.0%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4% 5.3% 7.1%
PolyOne Investor Presentation�Deutsche Bank 2013 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference ��June 12, 2013�
Forward – Looking Statements
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Four Pillar Strategy
2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Positioned for Strong Growth
First Quarter Financial Highlights
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13
Use of Cash
Why Invest In PolyOne?