https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cesa Fiber Additives Chain Extenders for Recycled PET Fibers Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY BENEFITS
• High-temperature stability and very good
processability
• Excellent compatibility with the application
resin
• Increase of intrinsic viscosity/molecular weight
• Suitable for standard machinery used by
customers
• Good cost-performance ratio
• Can be combined with color into a single
combination concentrate for convenience
• Product guidance and technical assistance from
our experts
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Sustainability Spotlight
Recycle
Solutions
Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Chemical Foaming Agents Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured under ISO 13485 procedures
• Documented change control beyond
CAS number, reducing risk of change
• Can be used on common injection molding
and extrusion machines—set-up support by
a technical assistance team
• Available for use in polyolefins, styrenics
and copolymers
• Can be combined with colorants
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1
- USP and (incl. class VI)
- European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.3/
3.1.5 (polyolefin packaging materials)
- USP (polyethylene)
- Elemental impurities as per ICH Q3D
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact according to USA FDA and
EU norms
APPLICATION BULLETIN
Sustainability Spotlight
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Versaflex TF TPE Solutions for Textile Fabric Product Bulletin.pdf
Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs offer easy processing
and shaping, and can also be custom-colored
and cost-efficiently laser-cut.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-frp.pdf
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/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Silicon Dioxide.pdf
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder
Color White
Odor Odorless
Melting Point >1700°C
Boiling Point >1700°C
Bulk Density Typically 50–600 g/L
Water Solubility 15–68 mg SiO2/L at 20°C
Self-Ignition Temperature Not combustible
Flammability Non-flammable
Explosiveness Non-explosive
Oxidizing Properties Expected to be non-oxidizing
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EFFECT ASSESSMENT RESULT
Acute Toxicity/ Oral Inhalation/Dermal Not acutely toxic after oral and dermal exposure.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/SEM MCCB Phase Barrier Application Bulletin.pdf
ONFLEX S HF ONFLEX S HF &
HF 7001
SYNPRENE RT-5180
ROHS NATURAL
Commercial
Availability Asia Europe Americas
RoHS
Compliant Yes Yes Yes
Color Natural Natural Natural
Hardness 70/80/90 Shore A 50/70/90 Shore A 80 Shore A
Flame Retardant
Package Non-Halogenated Non-Halogenated Halogenated
Processing
Method
Extrusion
Extrusion
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS
REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF MOLDED
CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE
WITH TPE PHASE BARRIERS
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Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Edwards Ballistic Panel Case Study.pdf
Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic-
resistant panels that were not only compatible with the
required hardware but also met color requirements for
better visual cover once deployed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced
composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
Garratt Former Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks, EMEA
Leadership Transitions.
Proposal 1 - BOD Election
Director Bios
8.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/FAQs%2520for%2520PolyOne%2520GHS%2520Requirements%2520Ver%252006%2520April%25202015.pdf
OSHA has stated that it will not implement enforcement of the new
labeling requirements in the U.S. until December 2015 to allow the logistics of implementing new color
labeling.
As June 2015 approaches,
pictograms where necessary will display in color on both SDSs and product labels.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Wells%2520Fargo%252005%252008%25202014%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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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
• 18 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
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by 2015,
nearly double 2013
EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income and
adjusted EPS growth
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$39.28
April 4th, 2014
• 18 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
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PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin
America
6%
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
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Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62% 64%
0%
20%
40%
80%
2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 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 $60M Target
2015
Target
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
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2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid single digit revenue CAGR
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
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14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
42.0%
2006 Q1 2014
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
Investing in operational and
initiatives that drive
profitability growth
Manufacturing realignment
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million
shares in Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for repurchase
under the current
authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y 2014 Q1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 17.6 $ 49.7 $ 57.2 $ 18.3
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 28.1 37.7 104.0 30.4
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 11.2
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 59.9
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 16.0
Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 17.2
SunBelt Joint venture 91.9 28.6 18.9 - -
Corporate (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (36.7)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 56.4
Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 36.7
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 93.1
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 64%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.