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Supplier remains responsible for compliance of
its subcontractors, agents and its personnel in all
respects.
12.5 Supplier complies with and acts in
accordance with all applicable safety, health and
environmental instructions, avoid pollution of
the soil and the groundwater, limit air and noise
pollution on the Avient’s site, comply with site
and site access regulations as well as Avient
security regulations.
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T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
S E R V I C E :
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2014
2015
47
0
86
2016
2017
125
169
216
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2014
2017
0
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2014
2017
0
67
202
147
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
I Q D E S I G N L A B S
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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
2014 2017
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
2014 2017
$4M
$40M
2014 2017
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2014 2017
2 85
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
M O N T H M O N T H
M O N T H M O N T H
M O N T H M O N T H
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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S E G M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Packaging
27%
Industrial
14%
Textiles
12%
Building &
Construction
10%
Wire & Cable
10%Transportation
8%
Consumer
7%
Healthcare
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Appliance
3%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
2005 2009 2013 2017
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Europe
32%
United
States
46%
Asia
15%
Canada
1%
Mexico
4%
Brazil
2%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Consumer
20%
Transportation
19%
Wire & Cable
13%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
7%
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
3%
Electrical &
Electronics
15%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2005 2009 2013 2017
Europe
28%
United
States
48%
Asia
22%
Canada
2%
12.1%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Construction
30%
Industrial
18%
Transportation
16%
Wire & Cable
15%
Appliance
7%
Packaging
5%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Asia
2%
United
States
77%
Mexico
5%
Canada
16%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2005 2009 2013 2017
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$886 $668 $773 $721Sales
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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Transportation
23%
Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15%
Appliance
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Building &
Construction
4%
Packaging
3%
Wire & Cable
2%
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
2005 2009 2013 2017
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Technologies
Chemical Resistant
Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Technologies
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Components
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
Oxygen Scavenger
Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Technologies
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Technologies
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth
on polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products
stand up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
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
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
High flame retardancy to
meet strict UL standards
Greater processing and
design flexibility
Specialized additives
provide long term color
stability
Diffusive lens materials
improve light dispersion
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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Director since: 2017
Age: 62
Current Public Company Directorships:
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Air Liquide
Former Directorships:
• Innophos
Ernest Nicolas
Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Rockwell Automation,
Inc.
Global CARE
Insurance (Critical Care Air Rescue and Evacuation), which provides supplemental medical services and
medical transportation related to business travel, is also provided to all Named Executive Officers.
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(a)
Grant
Date
(b)
Estimated Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards
Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of
Stock
or Units
(#)
(h)
Exercise or
Base Price
of Option
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Grant Date
Fair Value
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and Option
Awards
($)
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Threshold
($)
(c)
Target
($)
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Maximum
($)
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Threshold
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Target
(#)
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supplemental medical services and medical transportation related to business travel, is also provided to all Named
Executive Officers.
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provided to all Named Executive Officers.
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Director since: 2017
Age: 65
Current Public Company
Directorships:
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Air Liquide S.A.
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We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations that apply to the production, use and sale of
chemicals, emissions into the air, discharges into waterways and other releases of materials into the environment,
and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials.
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Director since: 2017
Age: 64
Current Public Company Directorships:
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Air Liquide S.A.