https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation_For Website_with Non-GAAP.pdf
& Canada
41%
36%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
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(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
23
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION
52%
35%
24
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
25
BY END MARKET
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
Three Months
Ended Year Ended
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share December 31, 2022
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Avient
shareholders $ (17.0) $ 82.8
Special items, after tax 38.3 116.2
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.6 49.0
Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special
items 35.9 248.0
Pro forma adjustments* 2.5 13.6
APM pro forma amortization expense, after-tax* — 19.1
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable
to Avient shareholders $ 38.4 $ 280.7
Weighted average diluted shares 91.7 92.2
Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro forma for APM
acquisition $ 0.42 $ 3.04
* Pro forma adjustment to reflect APM results for the period before Avient ownership including the impacts of debt financing and paydown of
debt with net proceeds from the Distribution sale.
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Three Months Ended
Year Ended
2023 2022 2023 2022
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 459.4 $ 490.8 $ 2,007.4 $ 2,355.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 259.8 300.8 1,138.2 1,044.4
Corporate (0.2) (1.2) (2.8) (2.5)
Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 61.8 $ 44.3 $ 259.9 $ 301.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 29.4 35.2 142.5 140.1
Corporate (48.1) (79.1) (205.6) (197.8)
Operating income $ 43.1 $ 0.4 $ 196.8 $ 243.3
Other expense, net: $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7)
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 22.2 $ 25.2 $ 98.3 $ 101.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.8 20.3 81.5 48.7
Corporate 2.2 3.1 9.0 12.5
Depreciation & amortization $ 44.2 $ 48.6 $ 188.8 $ 162.5
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 84.0 $ 69.5 $ 358.2 $ 402.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 49.2 55.5 224.0 188.8
Corporate (45.9) (76.0) (196.6) (185.3)
Other expense, net $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7)
EBITDA $ 91.6 $ 20.6 $ 391.4 $ 346.1
Special items in EBITDA 22.3 86.8 110.4 162.5
EBITDA - excluding special items $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 508.6
APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* — — — 83.1
Pro forma EBITDA $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 591.7
* Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership).
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AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation_For Website_with Non-GAAP.pdf
AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation_For Website.pdf
IR Deck - AVNT-2023.12.31 (2.12.24 9PM Milestone February 12 0905 pm).pdf
Attachment
Non-GAAP Update.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/cotrep-at-20-17-avient-corporation-cesar-ir-pe-94000828.pdf
AT 20-17
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Détectabilité et tri de la solution colorante AVIENT CORPORATION / CESA® IR PE 94000828
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GENERALITES
Demandeur Avient Corporation
Date de la demande 2020
Référence de la solution colorante CESA® IR PE 94000828
Limite max de concentration de la
solution colorante
4%
DESCRIPTION DE LA SOLUTION COLORANTE
Couleur Noire
Solution colorante adaptée pour : Emballages rigides en PE
OBJET DE LA DEMANDE
Etude de la détectabilité dans les centres de tri français de la solution colorante CESA® IR PE 94000828
proposée par Avient Corporation et utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en PE.
CONCLUSIONS TECHNIQUES
Compte tenu des éléments transmis au COTREP, et au vu des résultats présents dans les
rapports de tests des Fabricants d’équipement de Tri Optique (T.O.), la solution colorante noire
CESA® IR PE 94000828 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en
PE est détectable par tri optique dans des conditions représentatives des technologies utilisées
dans les centres de tri d’emballages ménagers français.
La solution colorante noire CESA® IR PE 94000828 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer
des emballages rigides en PE est une alternative aux solutions colorantes non détectables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/cotrep-at-20-18-avient-corporation-cesar-ir-pe-94000816.pdf
AT 20-18
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Avis Technique – Tri
Détectabilité et tri de la solution colorante AVIENT CORPORATION / CESA® IR PE 94000816
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GENERALITES
Demandeur Avient Corporation
Date de la demande 2020
Référence de la solution colorante CESA® IR PE 94000816
Limite max de concentration de la
solution colorante
4%
DESCRIPTION DE LA SOLUTION COLORANTE
Couleur Noire
Solution colorante adaptée pour : Emballages rigides en PE
OBJET DE LA DEMANDE
Etude de la détectabilité dans les centres de tri français de la solution colorante noire CESA® IR PE 94000816
proposée par Avient Corporation et utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en PE.
CONCLUSIONS TECHNIQUES
Compte tenu des éléments transmis au COTREP, et au vu des résultats présents dans les
rapports de tests des Fabricants d’équipement de Tri Optique (T.O.), la solution colorante noire
CESA® IR PE 94000816 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en
PE est détectable par tri optique dans des conditions représentatives des technologies utilisées
dans les centres de tri d’emballages ménagers français.
La solution colorante noire CESA® IR PE 94000816 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer
des emballages rigides en PE est une alternative aux solutions colorantes non détectables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/cotrep-at-20-19-avient-corporation-cesar-ir-pp-94000725.pdf
AT 20-19
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Avis Technique – Tri
Détectabilité et tri de la solution colorante AVIENT CORPORATION / CESA® IR PP 94000725
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GENERALITES
Demandeur Avient Corporation
Date de la demande 2020
Référence de la solution colorante CESA® IR PP 94000725
Limite max de concentration de la
solution colorante
4%
DESCRIPTION DE LA SOLUTION COLORANTE
Couleur Noire
Solution colorante adaptée pour : Emballages rigides en PP
OBJET DE LA DEMANDE
Etude de la détectabilité dans les centres de tri français de la solution colorante noire CESA® IR PP 94000725
proposée par Avient Corporation et utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en PP.
CONCLUSIONS TECHNIQUES
Compte tenu des éléments transmis au COTREP, et au vu des résultats présents dans les
rapports de tests des Fabricants d’équipement de Tri Optique (T.O.), la solution colorante noire
CESA® IR PP 94000725 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer des emballages rigides en
PP est détectable par tri optique dans des conditions représentatives des technologies utilisées
dans les centres de tri d’emballages ménagers français.
La solution colorante noire CESA® IR PP 94000725 de Avient Corporation utilisée pour colorer
des emballages rigides en PP est une alternative aux solutions colorantes non détectables.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/thermoset-composites-tri-fold-product-selection-guide.pdf
Gordon Composites laminates are
available in an assortment of colors, inlay options, and lengths from 6" to 120", or rolls up to 1500 feet.
PRODUCT MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION COLOR
MAX
THICKNESS
MAX
WIDTH
IN (CM)
FLEXURAL
MODULUS
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
GLASS
GC-70-UL Glass/Epoxy Any 0.1
17.75
5.8
210
(1448) 70
GC-66-ULW Glass/Epoxy,
90° Weft Any 0.1
17.75
4.5
(31.03)
130
(896) 66
GC-70-ULS Glass/Epoxy,
1080 Woven Scrim Any 0.1
17.75
5.8
210
(1448) 70
GC-70-ULZ Glass/Epoxy Natural 0.04
(1.0)
8.75
6.8
(46.89)
245
(1689) 70
GC-70-ULC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.04
(1.0)
8.0
(20.3)
19.9
(137.21)
300
(2069) 70
BARSTOCK
All barstock composites are machined to size with a surface finish prepared to fit customer requirements.
STANDARD BARSTOCK PRODUCTS
PRODUCT MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION COLOR
MAX
THICKNESS
MAX
WIDTH
IN (CM)
FLEXURAL
MODULUS
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
GLASS
GC-67-UB Glass/Epoxy Black 0.575
(14.6)
11.75
(29.8)
153
(1055) 67
GC-67-UBZ Glass/Epoxy Black 0.5
(12.7)
153
(1055) 67
GC-60-UBC Carbon/Epoxy Black 0.25
(6.35)
4.0
(10.2)
12.5
(86.19)
(1034) 60
GC-67-UBW Glass/Epoxy,
90° Weft Blue 0.25
(6.35)
4.8
(33.10)
(1034) 67
PULTRUDED PROFILES - TYPICAL PROPERTIES
The Glasforms™ pultrusion process creates continuous,
constant cross-sectional profiles with consistent, uniform
quality and exceptional mechanical performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
FL.Datasheet StrengthMembers.indd
FIBER OPTICAL CABLES
Key Features
• Dielectric strength members
• Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm
• Available Forms:
Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed
• Shapes: Flat or round
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS
FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO)
• Carbon Fiber
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester
• Fiberglass
• Nylon Polyamide
• Technora®
FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE
ADDING COATINGS
• FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™:
Abrasion Resistance*
• FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™:
Ahdesion Promotion*
• FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™:
UV Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™:
Color Identification*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®:
Water Absorbing Protection*
• FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker:
Block Water Migration*
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS
• Strength members in cables
• Steel replacement
Overview
FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high
performance strength members.
Packages can be supplied on colored, embossed
and/or slit tubes.
They also add important characteristics, such as
SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe-
sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and
many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/tpes-for-healthcare-industry-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING SERIES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Meet
biopharmaceutical
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys, made
with Santoprene™
TPV
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC MT Series
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizersVersaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aestheticsVersalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO
10993 USP VI Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Acquisition of Dyneema and Q1 2022 Results_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color for
periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
Morgan
• New Senior Secured Term Loan B and new Senior
Unsecured Notes
• Potential proceeds from sale of Distribution business
modeled to pay off 5.25% senior notes due 2023 and
Term Loan
• Acquisition aligned with Avient’s track record of
disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing dividend policy maintained, focus on
deleveraging in the near term
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution,
including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
Cash and Cash Equivalents 595$
Senior Secured Term Loan due 2026 605$
New Senior Secured Term Loan B 500
Total Senior Secured Debt 1,105$
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 650$
New Senior Unsecured Notes 740
Total Senior Unsecured Debt 1,390$
Total Debt 2,495$
Net Debt 1,900$
2022 Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA 660$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
Pro Forma Capitalization
(2022 estimates, all figures in $M)
TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE GOAL
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3.5x
2.7x
1.7x
2.9x
2.5x
2.2x
2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E
Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of
Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
(1) (1) (2)
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PRO FORMA MODELING
2022E Pro Forma Pro Forma
($M) w/ Dyneema w/Sale
Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,775)$ 3,740$
Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (105) 660
EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 6% 18%
Pro Forma EPS (Adjusted) 3.50$ 0.00$ 3.50$ (0.56)$ 2.94$
Pro Forma EPS (excl. amortization) 3.96$ 0.35$ 4.31$ (0.56)$ 3.75$
Leverage (12/31/2022E)
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x 3.5x 2.9x
Avient Dyneema Distribution®
®
OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY
ACQUISITION HISTORY
27
Commercial
Resources(1)
Operating Margins
259
360
$40
$122
9%
21%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 39% + 210% + 1200 bps
(1) Commercial Resources include associate headcount in R&D / Technical, Marketing and Sales
CLARIANT COLOR ACQUISITION
28
$133
$205
2019PF 2021
28
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.1x
2019PF 2021 2021 w/ Full
Synergies
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $54 million of synergies realized in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%2520-%2520November%25202015.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
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
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
10%
Electrical &
11%
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
Specialty
52%
69%
13%
7% Asia
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
24 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$52
2006 TTM
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 TTM
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
12%
43%
2006 TTM
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
12
4
9
6
1
6
3 7 4
5
6
1
1
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74
Specialty
Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400
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Lightweighting with Advanced Composites
Increasing Healthcare Penetration
Innovation Initiatives
Expansion in Consumer Markets
New Market Development
$$$ $$ $
High Temperature Polymers
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Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
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Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
• Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’
sales force
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60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q3 2015
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x
$49
$121
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
2.4 million shares in Q3
2015
Repurchased 14.8
million shares since
early 2013
5.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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
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$0.20
$0.28
$0.36
$0.49 $0.54
$0.00
$0.15
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
Adjusted EPS
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reaches record third quarter
level of 17.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 210 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Third quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 28% per year
since 2011
$13
$19
$29 $30
$35
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$11
$13
$15
$18
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
17.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
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%
Platinum
Vision
44%
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%
15.1%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
44%
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%
3.5%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
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%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q3 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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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
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
113 trained Black Belts
235 trained Green Belts
151 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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Application Examples
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Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
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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 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
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
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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
2015 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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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
sensory 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.
Appendix
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks
At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions
At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions
At a Glance�Distribution
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
Commitment to Operational Excellence
Application Examples
Outdoor Applications
Slide Number 27
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 30
Metal Replacement Solutions
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Baird Non GAAP Rec.pdf
Baird - November 10, 2015
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/2021-baird-sustainability-conference.pdf
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
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PRODUCTS
8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S
B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
TRENDS IN FOCUS
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RECYCLING /
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
LIGHTWEIGHTING ECO-CONSCIOUS
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
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OPTICA™ TONERS FOR PET
LACTRA™ SX LIGHT BLOCKING
ADDITIVE FOR PET
AMOSORB™ OXYGEN
SCAVENGER FOR PET
JOULE™ & SMARTHEAT™
INFRARED ABSORBER
ULTIMATE™ UV LIGHT BARRIER
CESA®-NATUR BIO-SOURCED
ADDITIVES
TRIPLE A™ ACETALDEHYDE
SCAVENGER FOR PET
IR SORTABLE BLACK FOR
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
EZE™ SLIP AGENT
FOR PET
ONCOLOR™ NATURALS –
COLORANTS FOR RECYCLABLE
PACKAGING
RESOUND™ OM
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
VERSAFLEX™ POST-
CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR)
TPE FORMULATIONS
AVIENT CYCLEWORKS
I N N O V A T I O N C E N T E R T O A D V A N C E
T H E C I R C U L A R E C O N O M Y
• Laboratory mimics real-world circular
recycling in a research environment
• Conducts chemistry testing to improve
plastics recycling for customers
• Screening and evaluation of additive and
colorant systems during recycling
• Collaboration platform for customers and
value chain partners
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AVIENT ENABLES CUSTOMERS’
CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS
C O L O R M A T R I X ™ P R O C E S S A I D & T O N E R F O R R E C Y C L E D P E T
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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NYMAX™ NYLON
FORMULATIONS
HYDROCEROL® CHEMICAL
FOAMING AGENTS
POLYSTRAND™ TAPES
AND LAMINATES
COMPLĒT™ LFT
ENGINEERED RESINS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G AV IE N T S O LU T IO N S
PLASTICS ARE:
AVIENT SOLUTIONS ENABLE LIGHTWEIGHT
DASHBOARD SKINS
H Y D R O C E R O L ® F O A M I N G A G E N T S O L U T I O N S
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ECO-CONSCIOUS
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ONCOLOR™ BRILLIANT
METALLIC COLORANTS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G
ONCOLOR™ WPC CAPSTOCK
TECHNOLOGY
ZODIAC™ AQUARIUS™
WATER BASED
SCREEN PRINTING INKS
MAGIQ™ FIBER
COLORANTS & ADDITIVES
SAFER & CLEANER
MATERIALS
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION
HUMAN HEALTH &
SAFETY
ECO-CONSCIOUS
ALTERNATIVES
AV I E N T S O LU T IO N S
AVIENT ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS IMPROVE
FACE MASK PERFORMANCE
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M A G I Q ™ E L E C T R E T P L U S T E C H N O L O G Y
Improved
filtration efficiency
Protects
against aerosols &
bacteria particles
Increased
shelf-life
ENERGY INTENSITY
9%
WASTE INTENSITY
2%
WATER INTENSITY
20%
TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS
29%
PLANET
K E Y P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C A T O R S
2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 9
56 ENERGY REDUCTION
PROJECTS SAVE
7400+
MT/CO2 ANNUALLY
PUNE, INDIAASSESSE, BELGIUM
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• Avient is a founding member
• Cross value chain collaboration
• Driving breakthrough innovations
REVENUE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF
VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use
Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious
Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability
Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M
$560M
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Revenue from sustainable solutions expected grow at an 8-12% CAGR into the future
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