https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Playground Equipment Application Snapshot.pdf
RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T • Protection from harsh elements and weathering • Coating solution to protect children against metal abrasions • Range of bright colors • Formulated without phthalates • Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches • Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives to resist mold growth • Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate plastisol formulations CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Stat-Tech TPE - Cash Machine Tray - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
avient ATM/ CASH MACHINE T R A Y S T R U C T U R E • Excellent stiffness & rigidity • Anti-static, frictional note speed • Excellent dimensional stability • Flame resistance • Service life durability • Provided a solution with permanent antistatic properties • Excellent wear and friction resistance, enhancing durability • Additional performance characteristics of flame resistance and low COF Stat-Tech™ PC custom formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc-continuous-glucose-monitor-case-study.pdf
HEALTHCARE DEVICE OEM C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E M O N I T O R • Specific color matching for brand alignment and recognition • Chemically resistant material to help product last longer • Single source for materials and color expertise • Provided a pre-colored solution that met rigorous application requirements to improve color consistency between products • Incorporated scratch & mar resistant additives for improved durability • Offered the ability to run small pilot lots • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tech Service Stock Tank Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTAINER OEM S T O C K T A N K • Reduce container weight • Optimize throughput and provide internal training to sustain processing optimization • Minimize scrap • Improve surface appearance • Deployed an experienced field technician who was able to reduce tank weight by 30% through processing adjustments • Provided an additional lightweighting opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical foaming agent (CFA) process • Trained customer on CFA processing and collaborated to create a new CFA offering for further optimization • Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap rates and improved part appearance Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/advanced-composites-explained?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
In addition to lighter weight, FRP composites enable longer lasting parts that are stronger than traditional metals, and offer fatigue and corrosion resistance.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/beginner-s-guide-tpe
Not surprisingly, the healthcare market has additional regulatory requirements for those creating medical products and devices.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/advanced-composites-explained
In addition to lighter weight, FRP composites enable longer lasting parts that are stronger than traditional metals, and offer fatigue and corrosion resistance.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/reporting/sasb
Avient does currently use a small amount of fluoropolymers and PFAS containing additives as raw materials which represent less than 3% of our global product portfolio.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/QF-02 QMS Global Standard Response.PDF
In addition to the information contained in this document, which is focused on quality systems and management, Avient has prepared a separate summary of Avient’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies and practices that is available upon request.
Some have additional certifications such as ISO 13485, ISO 14000, ISO 22000 and other third-party certified standards such as Responsible Care® and IATF.
Core processes that may be additional at the ISO 13485 sites include the following as they relate to the Mevopur medical line of products: Change control All changes concerning any Mevopur products are evaluated to determine whether there will be any impact on the product specification or the quality of the product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%2520w%2520nonGAAP.pdf
In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com.
S&P 500 -150% -50% 50% 150% 250% 350% 450% 550% POL S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.9% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.2% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 10.6% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011 2015 EPS: $2.50 2011 EPS: $0.82 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 Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 31% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 43% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% Vitality Products + 700 to 1000 bps PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of September 30, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.7x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 9/30/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.5 million shares in Q3 2014 Repurchased 9.7 million shares since early 2013 10.3 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y Q3 2014 YTD Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 98.2 Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 55.6 Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 37.2 Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 191.0 Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 51.4 Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 53.2 Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - - Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (126.2) Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 169.4 Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 126.2 Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 295.6 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.