https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Edgetek-Surgical torque wrench-Application snapshot.pdf
S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H
SURGICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
• Excellent wear resistance and lubricity
• Easy-to-mold
• Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection
performance
• Dimensional stability
• Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that
retained physical properties and dimensional
stability under various testing conditions
• Provided a custom solution faster than
competitors to support accelerated speed to
market
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-paint-replacement
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-wireless-charger.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-non-blooming-tpes-consumer-electronics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Case Study snapshot - GLS TPE Recoil Pad_0.pdf
HIVIZ® SHOOTING
SYSTEMS
R E C O I L P A D
• Recoil reduction
• Comfort and soft-touch feel
• Durability
• Developed a custom TPE solution to help
HIVIZ expand its accessory product line
and launch its market-differentiating recoil
pads
• Retained integrity and high-end feel using
recoil-damping technology that also
offered superior durability, weatherability
and comfort for shooting enthusiasts
Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Versaflex - Sealing of nebulizer-Application snapshot.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-closurelogic-cap-liner-spanish.pdf
https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Gabelli%2520Conf%2520-%2520POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520Reconciliation%252003%252026%252015.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability
and cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation
S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 2015 Target
“Where we were” “Where we are” (Est. in 2012)
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 7.3% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.3% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Continuing Earnings Growth
Double
Digit EPS
Expansion
Ongoing LSS
Programs
Incremental
Share
Buybacks
Mergers &
Acquisitions
Continued
Gross
Margin
Expansion
Mid Single
Digit
Revenue
Growth
Accelerated
Innovation &
Mix
Improvement
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2014
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
27%
2006 2014
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
44%
2006 2014
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
60%
94%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 1.6
million shares in Q4
2014
Repurchased 11.3
million shares since
early 2013
8.7 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Gabelli Conf - POL IR Presentation
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Gabelli Specialty Chemicals Conference�March 2015��
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
Continuing Earnings Growth
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
PolyOne Core Values
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Infant Care Product Bulletin_Selector Guide.pdf
The food contact compliance statements are based on the composition of the TPE and cite any restrictions, limitations, food types, and/or
specific migration limitations (depending on the regulation).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/stan-tone-epx-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Intended for use in a variety of thermoset
epoxy systems
• Based on heat stability, lightfastness,
weatherability and toxicity
• Use level is 1%–2% for thick casting and
5%–10% for a thin coating
APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone EPX dispersions are suitable for use
in a variety of applications, including:
• Protective coatings
• Adhesives
• Epoxy flooring
• Electrical potting
• Composites
• Laminates
Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness
WHITE
10EPX03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 57 1.95 PW-6 I/O
YELLOW
12EPX01 Diarylide AAOT GS 25 1.22 PY-14 I
12EPX03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.2 PY-83 I/O (Mass)
13EPX02 Isoindolinone RS 30 1.3 PY-110 I/O
13EPX03 Benzimidazolone GS 40 1.27 PY-151 I/O (Mass)
81EPX01 Iron Oxide 40 1.62 PY-42 I/O
ORANGE
15EPX03 Benzimidazolone 30 1.26 PO-36 I/O
RED
23EPX04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.21 PV-19 I/O
23EPX06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.21 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C
25EPX01 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 24 1.27 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass)
28EPX01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 23 1.29 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass)
82EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
82EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark BVS 40 1.68 PR-101 I/O
82EPX04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 40 1.67 PR-101 I/O
BLUE
40EXP03 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
40EXP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.25 PB-15:3 I/O
42EXP02 Ultramarine 50 1.54 PB-29 I/O
49EXP01 Cobalt 50 1.83 PB-28 I/O
GREEN
50EPX02 Phthalocyanine BS 18 1.34 PG-7 I/O
50EPX03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.42 PG-7 I/O
59EPX01 Chromium Oxide 40 1.64 PG-17 I/O
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24EPX03 Quinacridone Violet 15 1.2 PV-19 I/O
24EPX04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.66 PV-15 I/O
24EPX05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.21 PR-122 I/O
24EPX06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.2 PV-32 I/O
24EPX07 Carbazole Violet 15 1.2 PV-23 I/O
BROWN/TAN
83EPX01 Iron Oxide, Light 39 1.64 PBr-6 I/O
83EPX02 Iron Oxide, Dark 40 1.66 PBr-6 I/O
BLACK
90EPX01 Furnace - High Jet 14 1.23 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX04 Furnace - Medium 20 1.25 PBk-7 I/O
90EPX05 Iron Oxide 50 1.77 PBk-11 I/O
EPX
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
HR = Heat-Resistant
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone
Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
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HOW4D DESIGN PROCESSU S E O U R 4 D P R O C E S S T O A C C E L E R AT E N E W P R O D U C T D E V E L O P M E N T
SPECIALTY
PORTFOLIO
We combine design services with Avient’s
materials portfolio to bring an unbiased,
expert point of view to your design1
Color & Additives
Engineered Materials
Composites
Soft Touch
Distribution
Rely on our technical expertise to validate
that designs are manufacturable and materials
will perform as intended once formed
MANUFACTURING4 FEA/Moldflow/Mechanical SimulationDesign OptimizationDesign for Manufacturing
Processing Expertise
Supply Chain Development
Visualize color, material and finish options
using our exclusive tools and expertise3 COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH (CMF)DESIGN Color & EffectsTexture/FinishApplication Development
Material Specification
2 INDUSTRIALDESIGN From ergonomics and concept sketches to 3D models and photo rendering, you can count on our world-class studio to help you innovate
Ethnography
Brand Language Development
Ergonomics & Usability
Concept Sketching
3D Modeling
3D Prototypes
Photo Renderings
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