https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202018.pdf
Richardson
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Donald Wiseman
Senior Vice President, President of
Performance Products & Solutions
Joel Rathbun
Senior Vice President,
Mergers & Acquisitions
John Midea
Senior Vice President,
Global Operations &
Process Improvement
Scott Horn
Senior Vice President,
President of PolyOne Distribution
Kurt Schuering
Vice President
Global Key Account
Management
Michael A.
CEO, Industry Leader
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O N
S E R V I C E
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
6-8% annual increase in commercial resources
8% more sales calls annually
10% annual expansion of sales funnel,
including advances in barrier additives and
fiber colorants
12-15% compound annual operating income growth
16-18% operating margins
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M & A R E V I E W
J O E L R A T H B U N
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TPE
O V E R A D E C A D E O F S U C C E S S F U L S P E C I A L T Y A C Q U I S I T I O N S
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Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
Low EH&S
risk profile
New and
complementary
technologies
Leverage our
global footprint
Strong
customer
relationships
Foundational
operating
margins of
8-10% with
ability to double
Motivated team
with a specialty
culture
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W S T R A T E G Y
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Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
margins
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
Investor Day Deck - Web
Investor Day
Forward �Looking �Statements
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES
Investor Day Agenda May 10, 2018
The Leaders Behind the Team
Introduction
Historic Past
Sustainability AT PolyOne
Safety First
the PolyOne Academy
Sustainably Impacting diverse End Markets
Products and Portfolio Optimization
OUR PLANET
Sustainability AT PolyOne
Adjusted EPS Expansion
Early years defined by Specialty �mix improvement
Commodity Pruning �Held Organic Sales Flat
Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results
Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth
Raising the Bar�ROIC drives shareholder return
Commercial Excellence
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS
Key Commercial Investments
New Resources Fueling the Future
Aligning with trends for Growth
Innovation
3 Horizons of Development
3 Horizons of Development
3 Horizons of Development
Innovation Pipeline
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
IQ DESIGN LABS
3D Printing�Bringing New ideas to life
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
The Evolving Customer Relationship
Slide Number 37
Inspired future
Innovating with PolyOne
PolyOne Distribution
DISTRIBUTION
Service is our business
Service is our business
Key Commercial Investments
Growth through Inside Sales
Growth through Multiple Sales Channels
New Resources Fueling the Future
Inspired future
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials
Capitalizing on the global market
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS
Key Commercial Investments
New Resources Fueling the Future
growth Through Service
Innovation Spotlight: Composites
Composites Refresher
Strategic Investment History
COMPOSITES in Transportation
Slide Number 61
Inspired future
Performance Products �& Solutions
Performance Products & Solutions
Performance Products & Solutions
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS
Key Commercial Investments
New Resources Fueling the Future
Growth Through Service
Growth Through Service
Innovation Spotlight: �Flame Retardant�Polymers
FLAME RETARDANT �DRIVERS
Flame Retardant Performance Spectrum
LED Solutions
Inspired future
Color Additives�& Inks
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
Color, Additives & Inks
Capitalizing on the global market
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS
Key Commercial Investments
New Resources Fueling the Future
Growth Through Service
Innovation Spotlight: Additive & Colorant�Technologies
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Strategic Investment History
Slide Number 88
Slide Number 89
COLORMATRIX SELECT™
Enabling the Customer
Slide Number 92
Inspired future
M&A Review
Over a decade of successful specialty acquisitions
Invest-to-Grow Strategy
Invest-to-Grow Playbook
Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance
Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance
Invest-to-Grow Driving the future
Invest-to-Grow Driving the future
Strong Pipeline�driven by fragmented Market
Summary
Financial Review
Adjusted EPS Expansion
Strategic cash deployment
Proof of Performance �Expanding Margins & ROIC
Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results
Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth
ROIC drives shareholder return
ROIC drives shareholder return
Conclusion
Investor Presentation - May 2018 Non-GAAP
Investor Presentation - March 2018
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/CORE Fishing Lures Case Study Snapshot.pdf
OFFSHORE LURE
MANUFACTURER
F I S H I N G L U R E S
• Allow enhanced processability and control viscosity
• Formulated without Prop 65 listed components
• Maintain physical properties
• Retain contaminant-free product integrity
• Supplied plastisol solutions that improved
quality consistency and controlled viscosity
• Provided effective global EHS and
regulatory support
• Enhanced the dispersion of pigments used
by customer
• Offered dynamic customer service and rapid
technical response
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/norbert-merklein.pdf
NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier
provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
He has more than 35 years of experience in global leadership roles
in the chemicals industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/CM Europe Ltd Modern_Slavery_Statement - 2024 V4.pdf
We are reviewing, with a target to implement for 2024, appropriate KPI’s for Avient’s global approach for supply chain due diligence.
The Avient ethics hotline is available globally to make a web-based or telephonic report, with multi-
language capabilities, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The hotline is operated by an external
professional service company and ensures anonymity.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/Avient Climate Change Scenario Analysis Summary 2022.pdf
Products &
Services and
Markets Opportunities
S M L
Avient's role in producing innovative and
low-emissions materials through light-
weighting, creation of sustainable
infrastructure, and advanced recycling
technologies is instrumental in the global
transition.
We are positioned to capture
enhanced market share over expanding and
emerging needs that will also enable climate
resiliency
High revenue growth opportunities to meet
demand for highly efficient chemical
materials that will contribute to lowering
customers' emissions as part of our
Sustainable Solutions label
High to moderate revenue growth
opportunities for new chemical materials
pertinent to Avient's customers' strategies
(low-carbon and otherwise) and are in
compliance with any existing regulations
(i.e., VOC reducing materials that address
vehicle air quality standards)
Impact Legend Time horizon Legend
Low impact S - short-term 0-5 years
Moderate impact M - medium-term 5-15 years
High impact L - long-term 15-30 years
BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES
BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES
IMPACT DRIVER &
TIME HORIZON
Policy & Legal Risk
M L
Technology Risk
S M
Market Risk
S M
Reputation Risk
L
Acute & Chronic Risk
L
IMPACT DRIVER &
TIME HORIZON
Resource
Efficiency
Opportunity
S M L
Energy Source
Opportunity
M L
Products &
Services and
Markets Opportunities
S M L
· We have embedded an energy intensity KPI (covering process and builidng efficiencies) into the incentive structure for all employees
We partner with EcoVadis to evalute our prioritized suppliers on environmental, social, and governance requirements aligned with the UN Global Compact principles
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
Ask the individuals to bring in a competitive
device they currently use .
Figure 15: USee™ validation process
USee™ is a trademark of Global Vision 2020, Inc .
Our design, engineering and technical
services can support every step of your new
product development process .
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202016%2520Annual%2520Report%2520Web.pdf
The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition
globally.
Globalization allows us to service our
customers with consistency wherever their operations might be around the world.
The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition
globally.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Avient_RY 2023 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration.pdf
Boundaries of the reporting company GHG emissions covered by the verification:
• Operational Control
• Global
Exclusions:
• Fugitive refrigerants from units
Energy:
o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 2,868,323 kWh
o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 178,696,287 kWh
o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 681,059 kWh
o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,385,048 kWh
o Grid Electricity Consumed: 409,650,679 kWh
o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 112,413,420 kWh
o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 138,415,253 kWh
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Period covered by GHG emissions verification:
• January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Global Warming Potential (GWP) and emission factor data sets:
• IPCC GWP: AR6
• USEPA Emission Factor Hub, released 2024
• USEPA eGRID, released 2024
• Final Rule (40 CFR 98) - Industrial Sector 2013
• DEFRA, released 2023
• IEA, released 2023
• European Residual Mix, released 2022 v2.0
GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:
• World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2)
and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
• WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard
Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:
• ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the
verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
• Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and
International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other
than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after
Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
Statement of independence, impartiality and competence
Apex is an independent professional services company that specializes in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental
management services including assurance with over 30 years history in providing these services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/michaelgarratt.pdf
Garratt is senior vice president, president, Color, Additives & Inks for the Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized
and sustainable material solutions and services.
For 10 years he worked
for DuPont Dow Elastomers, a global joint venture, where he held market development and
product management positions, culminating in a regional commercial leadership role for
Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while based in Geneva, Switzerland and Bad Homburg,
Germany.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-infusion-adapter-port.pdf
M E D I C A L E Q U I P M E N T
M A N U FA C T U R E R
C L O S E D S Y S T E M D R U G
T R A N S F E R D E V I C E
• A new material for a seal inside the next generation of
closed system drug transfer device
• Compliance with stringent regulatory standards:
• Biocompatibility to ISO10993
• USP VI compliance
• Provided regulatory support services and
expertise throughout extensive medical
approval process
• Provided a custom formulation compliant with
the highest healthcare regulatory standards
• Enabled material to be manufactured and
shipped globally
Custom Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?