https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-second-quarter-2022-results
NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable solutions, today announced its second quarter 2022 results.
added, "We have been on a multi-year journey to transform our portfolio and become a premier formulator of specialty and sustainable solutions.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
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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
• 21 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Vitality index and
innovation driving
growth and
expanding margins
• Specialty business
margins have 20+%
potential
• Double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015 Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 EPS CAGR = 40%
EPS Share Price vs.
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
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520-%2520June%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
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 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 $60M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
$0.17
$0.22 $0.24
$0.31
$0.44 $0.46
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
First quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 23% per year
since 2010
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
16.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
2.7%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 5.9%
6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
50%
2006 Q1 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$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
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
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.
1
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
Appendix
Q1 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
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Credit Suisse - June 25 2015 r2
Credit Suisse - June 25 2015
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cesa Fiber Additives Flame Retardants for Synthetic Fibers and Nonwovens Application Bulletin.pdf
Our Cesa™ Fiber Additives portfolio
includes flame retardant solutions as additive
concentrates which are incorporated into the
polymer during the spin-dyeing process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Jefferies%2520Industrials%2520Conference%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
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 67%
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 $124M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
$0.19
$0.26 $0.30
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
Adjusted EPS
Q2 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Color Additives & Inks
operating margin reaches record
level of 18.2%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials operating margin grew 240
basis points year-over-year to 14.4%
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 25% per year
since 2010
$13 $14
$24
$31
$38 $40
$10
$30
$50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$12 $13 $13
$15
$19
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
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
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
15.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
3.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.6%
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%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.5% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q2 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
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*
114 trained Black Belts
222 trained Green Belts
140 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$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
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
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.
1
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
Appendix
Q2 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
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Jefferies - August 11 2015 r6
Jefferies - August 11 2015
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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
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $60M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015 Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
$0.44
$0.46
$0.40
$0.45
$0.50
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
Adjusted EPS growth despite
unfavorable foreign exchange and
market dynamics
• Ex. currency, EPS grew 10.5%
+5%
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
12%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
16.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
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
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
16.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
2.7%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
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
7.7%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 5.9%
6-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
$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
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
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.
1
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
Appendix
Q1 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
Slide Number 27
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 30
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
Wells Fargo - May 6 2015 r63
Wells Fargo - May 6 2015
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520–%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%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
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$242
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income ($M)
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 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 $60M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
$0.17
$0.22 $0.24
$0.31
$0.44 $0.46
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
First quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 23% per year
since 2010
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
16.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
2.7%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 5.9%
6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
50%
2006 Q1 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
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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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 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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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.
1
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented
in accordance with U.S.
Appendix
Q1 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
Slide Number 28
Authentication Technology
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
Slide Number 31
Metal Replacement Solutions
Next Generation Solar Charger
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Aerospace Applications
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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.
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Strategy and Execution Drive Results
90%
$22
$24
PolyOne
Stock Price
50%
70%
$18
$20
$22
S&P 500 (relative performance)
30%
$12
$14
$16
S&P 500 (relative performance)
‐10%
10%
$6
$8
$10
50%
‐30%
$0
$2
$4
$
|
‐50%$0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Page 4
Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of SpecializedThe World s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Page 5
Spartech – Compelling Strategic Rationale
• Spartech expands PolyOne’s specialty portfolio with adjacent
technologies in attractive end markets
Bolt on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion as only Bolt‐on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion, as only
6% of Spartech’s revenues are outside of North America
• PolyOne has a proven management team with a track record of
transformational success
• Preliminary synergy estimated at $65 million run rate by end of
3year 3
Significant opportunity to expand profitability by leveraging
PolyOne’s four pillar strategy
• Substantial potential share price appreciation for all
shareholders
f f ll / $ Accretive to EPS in first full year post‐acquisition / $0.50 once
synergies realized
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Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne Transformation
100%
2015
Target
80%
In
co
m
e*
65 – 75%40%
60%
f O
pe
ra
ti
ng
34%
43% 45%
65 75%
20%
%
o
f
2%0%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2015
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M Target
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Page 7
Proof of Performance
2007 2012 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are”
“Where we
Where we were Where we are
expect to be"
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 9.1% 12 – 16%
PP&S 6.1% 9.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 3.0% 6.4% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income 20% 45% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* ( ft t ) 7% 11% 15%3) ROIC* (after‐tax) 7% 11% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth** N/A 4 yr CAGR = 55%
Double Digit
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
**4 yr EPS CAGR calculated using 2012 adjusted EPS vs 2008 adjusted EPS
Page 8
Proof of Performance
Spartech Opportunity
Intermediate
PolyOne Spartech Opportunity
2006 2012 Today Goal
“Where we
were”
“Where we
are”
“Where
Spartech is”*
“Where we
can go”were are Spartech is can go
Specialty
Operating
Margin
1.5% 9.1% 2.2% 8.0% – 10.0%
Margin
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*Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 ended November 3, 2012
At a Glance
PolyOne
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3% Distribution
2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion*
United
States
70%
14% 5%
PP&S
20%Specialty
57%
23%
70%
Appliance
5%
Building & HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
2%
1.02
1.20
$1.20
$1.40
ha
re
End Markets* EPS Growth
g
Construction
14%
Wire & Cable
8%
Consumer
8%
Packaging
17%
Industrial
11%
Misc.
6%
9%
0.27
0 21
0.79
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
A
dj
us
te
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Ea
rn
in
gs
P
er
S
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
0.12
0.21 0.13
$0.00
$0.20
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
At a Glance
Specialty
U it d
2012 Revenues: $2.4 Billion* Solutions
United
States
59%
Europe
23%
Asia
Canada
4%
Asia
9%
Latin
America
5%
Appliance
4%
Building &
C t ti
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
16%
Textiles
2%
%
o
f S
al
es
12-16%
End Markets* Expanding Profits
Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
Packaging
23%
Industrial
7%
Misc.
15%
1.5%
3.2%
4.3%
5.3%
8.4%
9.1%
O
pe
ra
ti
ng
In
co
m
e
%
8.0%
Electronics
4%
Consumer
6%
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015
O
Target* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
United States
2012 Revenues: $0.85 Billion* Solutions
84%
Europe
2%
Canada
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliance
4% Building & Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
Sign & Advertising
3%
Recreation & Leisure
2%
Pool & Spa
1%
Distribution &
Thermoform
8%
Textiles
2% Operating Income % of Sales
2012 Revenue by Industry Segment* Expanding Profits**
Wire & Cable
7%
Electrical & Electronics
4%
Consumer
6%
Packaging
23%Industrial
7%
Transportation
16%
3%
2.2%
8 ‐ 10%
7%
Misc.
1%
HealthCare
5%
2012 2015
Target
Page 12
*Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE)
**Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12
Positioned for Earnings Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
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
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8
Specialty Platform $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9
Distribution 66.0
Corporate (87.6)
Operating income GAAP $ 167.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 45%
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%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y 2012PF
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 779.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 753.8
Designed Structures & Solutions 847.4
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 $ 2,380.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 902.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.8)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,192.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0
Corporate and eliminations (33.7)
Special items in OI (53.9)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1
Special items in OI 53.9
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 8.6%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4%
Adjusted EPS 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y
Net Income attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 162.6 $ 172.6 $ 71.9
SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) -
Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 75.4 $ 96.1 $ 108.1
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.79 $ 1.02 $ 1.20
Average Debt Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 707.0 $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 706.3
Average Equity Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 588.3 $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 612.5
Adjusted EBITDA 2012
PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 113.0
PolyOne Interest expense, net 50.8
PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 69.8
PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 55.1
PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA $ 288.7
Pro forma Spartech EBITDA * 56.3
Pro forma EBITDA * $ 345.0
* Amount excludes expected synergies.
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DENSITY-MODIFIED POLYMER REPLACES BRASS, ACHIEVING
PERFORMANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COST BENEFITS
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To learn more about Gravi-Tech™ density-
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+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit
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THE SOLUTION
Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations are unique,
high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based
alternatives to lead and other traditional metals.
Thanks to the customized Gravi-Tech material, API was able
to successfully design and mold a flapper valve that is the
only one of its kind on the market—and offers a less expensive
solution than traditional brass valves.
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ENHANCE PROTECTION &
INHIBIT BACTERIAL GROWTH
WITHSTAND™ ANTIMICROBIAL SOLUTIONS
FOR ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES
WithStand™ antimicrobial additives are designed
to be molded into plastic components to enhance
product performance.
WithStand antimicrobial additives can be combined
with colorants or other functional additives in a
single masterbatch or liquid solution to get the
exact performance needed.
ANTIMICROBIALS FOR PLASTICS
Effective in reducing bacterial growth across a range of polymer resins
Bacteria does not attach to surface of part
molded with WithStand
Bacteria attaches to surface of part
molded without WithStand
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Molded with
antimicrobial
additives
Molded without
antimicrobial
additives