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Nikrant
President, Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
What We Do
Concept to
Design
Specialty
Formulations
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
5% Transportation
20%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
44%
Europe
33%
19%
Latin America
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
A Case Study for Transformational Success
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$4 $5
$18 $21
$50
$46
$47
$57
$72
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
•Globally harmonized
specialty strategy and
culture
•Value proposition and
customer centric selling
•Differentiation with
innovation and service
•Expand technology
portfolio with select
acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
2006 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
269 286
+6%
$42
$163
2006 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+292%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Accelerating Growth
Innovation
Market Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Who We Are Growing With
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
3
6
2
3
4
4
2 2 1
3
3
1
3
2
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Addressable Market
($ millions) $400 $100 $200
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
>$150M
Revenue
Potential
Advanced Composites
Healthcare
Key Initiatives
Light-weighting
>$100M
Revenue
Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
Platinum Vision
1.1%
8.0%
12.1%
20%+
2006 2011 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Innovation Market
Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
Summary
Accelerating growth is #1 priority
• Collaboration across PolyOne
• Market-driven Innovation
• Commercial and Operational Excellence
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
Custom
Engineered
71%
Packaging
29%
2%Building &
23%
27%
30%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 40
Early Progress
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$16
$33
$45
2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
• Cultural shift from
volume to value
• Emphasis on
commercial excellence
• Mix shift to profitable
portfolio of offerings
• “Rightsizing” the
operational footprint
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 41
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Guided by our Four Pillar Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Designed Structures and Solutions
Focused on improving:
• Quality
• On-time Delivery
• Operational Efficiency
PolyOne Corporation Page 42
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Designed Structures and Solutions
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color and Additives
GLS
ColorMatrix
Geon
• Flame retardant solutions
• Flexible sound abatement materials
• Energy dissipation
• Replacement of leaded glass
• Foaming technologies
• Improved renewable packaging
• Next generation barrier packaging
• Glass replacement in packaging
PolyOne Corporation Page 43
Who We Are Growing With
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Security Solutions
Aerospace
Key Initiatives
Architectural Solutions
$80M
Addressable
Market
$85M
Addressable
Market
$30M
Addressable
Market
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Platinum Vision
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Designed Structures and Solutions
On-Time
Delivery
Improving
Quality
Customer Centric
Selling
Market Growth Innovation &
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Summary
Designed Structures and Solutions
• Operational improvements to drive quality and
service excellence
• Continue to invest to optimize and upgrade
capabilities to better serve our customers
• Execution of four pillar
strategy will drive sustained
earnings performance
• Collaboration will accelerate
our success
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
Performance Products and Solutions
Michael A.
Garratt
President, Performance Products and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.8 Billion
At a Glance
Performance Products & Solutions
80%
14%
Latin
America
4%
Building &
33%
Electrical &
1%
11%
5% Transportation
18% Wire & Cable
16%
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
What We Have Delivered
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.7%
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$28
$39
$56
$63
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M) •Relentless focus on
portfolio mix optimization
•Lean Six Sigma drives
operational excellence
• Innovating in new markets
such as healthcare
•Expanding presence in
Mexico and China
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
$96
$109
2006* 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+13%
1,431
1,124
2006* 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
-21%
Performance Products & Solutions
*2006 = Near peak housing
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Accelerating Growth
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation
Collaboration
Geographic
Expansion
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Who We Are Growing With
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Mexico represents growth,
spurred by:
• Robust demand in Automotive
• Re-shoring from Asia
• PolyOne collaboration
China is a $2B PVC market;
2nd largest in the world:
• A new tax license enables
domestic (vs. export) business
• We have expanded capacity
• We are investing in capability
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Addressable Market
($ millions) $300 $150 $200
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
0
2
0
1
0
3
0 1 1
1
5
3
1
1
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
Healthcare Solutions
LED Lighting
Key Initiatives
Eco-Conscious
Solutions
$25M
Revenue
potential
$30M
Revenue
potential
$60M
Revenue
Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
Platinum Vision
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
10-12%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Performance Products & Solutions
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation Collaboration Geographic
Expansion
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
Summary
• Business evolution from volume to value
• Business is at an inflection point
• Growth will be driven by:
Economic & Megatrend alignment
Innovation
Collaboration across PolyOne
Geographic sales expansion in China and Mexico
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 59
PolyOne Distribution
Mark Crist
President, Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 60
At a Glance
PolyOne Distribution
15%
52%
2006 2014
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
4%
25%
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PolyOne Corporation Page 61
What We Do
Processing Expertise
World-Class Supply Chain
Deep Customer Relationships
Market Consultation
Right the First Time… Every Time
PolyOne Corporation Page 62
What We Have Delivered
2.6%
3.5%
4.6%
6.4% 6.1%
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Margin
$19
$28
$42
$66 $68
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Income ($M) • World class supplier
line card
• Differentiating with
service and operational
excellence
• Key portfolio additions
with DuPont, Bayer
and Ineos
• Value based selling
and discipline
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 63
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial
Investment
Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 64
Who We Are Growing With
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 65
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 66
Geographic Growth Opportunities
• Currently 10% of POD’s revenue is
generated from Mexico
• Existing business is served “from
the border”
• New Mexico district & warehouse
will drive transportation growth in
Central Mexico
• Expansion in China resulted from
growing with our NA HC customers
• Investing in sales deployments
• Localizing supply
• Gaining Share
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 67
Going Beyond Distribution
WeatherTech® –
Polymer BumpStep®
BEDRUG™ – Tri-fold
Truck Bed Cover
CeQur PaQ – Type 2
Insulin Delivery Device
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 68
Platinum Vision
2.6%
4.6%
6.1%
6.5 - 7.5%
2006 2010 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Distribution Margin
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial Investment Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 69
Summary
• Motivated and well trained POD sellers
making the calls / collaborating with other
PolyOne businesses
• Representing a world class supplier line card
• Delighted customers and
suppliers who choose us
to represent them
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 70
Financial Highlights
Bradley C.
S&P 500
-100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
POL S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 85
Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
PolyOne Corporation Page 86
Track Record of Successful Acquisitions
$12
$50
2007 2014
$22
$39
2012 2014
$24
$69
2012 2014
GLS ColorMatrix Spartech
OI in $ millions
PolyOne Corporation Page 87
Driving Toward Premier Profitability
EBIT Margins for top tier
companies
Victrex 41%
18% Albemarle
Eastman 17%
Hexcel 17%
FMC 16%
Ecolab 14%
12% Specialty EBIT Margin – 2014
IFF 19%
Celanese 13%
PolyOne Corporation Page 88
2006 2014 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% 12 – 14%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.5 – 7.5%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
ROIC 5.0% 11.3% 15%
Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit
Expansion
2020 Platinum Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 89
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 90
2006 2010 2014 2020
Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple
6x
4x
Commodity POL
8x
Hybrid
10x
14x+
Mid-Tier
Specialty
Premium
Specialty
M
ul
tip
le
POL
POL
POL
PolyOne Corporation Page 91
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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GLS 296-050 (Aqua)
GLS 259-030 Grey
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GLS 137-107
GLS 395-017 VIOLET
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MECHANICAL
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laboratory to perform the following automotive plastics tests:
Test Method: Test Name:
ASTM D412 Tensile
ASTM D523 Specular Gloss
ASTM D618 (A) Conditioning of Plastics
ASTM D624 (Die C) Tear Strength
ASTM D638 Tensile Properties
ASTM D792 (A) Density and Specific Gravity by Displacement
ASTM D1004 Initial Tear Resistance
ASTM D1203 (A) Volatile Loss
ASTM D1895 (A) Apparent Density, Bulk Factor, Pourability
ASTM D1921 Particle Size (Sieve Analysis)
ASTM D2240 Durometer Hardness (Shore A and D)
ASTM E1331 Color by Spectrophotometry Using Hemispherical Geometry
FMVSS 571.302 Flammability
FORD BN-102-01 (A) Low Temperature Flexibility
FORD BO-131-03 Interior Odor
ISO 3795 Determination of Burning Behavior of Interior Materials
SAE J323 (A) Cold Cracking (Mandrel Bend)
SAE J1351 Hot Odor for Insulation Materials
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V I S I O N
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To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
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P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
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76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
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2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
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Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
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
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
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
SEGMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
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C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
Electrical &
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%
16.0%
18.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
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32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
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
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
20%
19%
Electrical &
13%
Building &
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
$78
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.5%
28%
48%
22%
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
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
15%Appliance
Electrical &
1%
Mexico
77%
Latin
America
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%
16.0%
0
100
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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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23% Healthcare
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
6.3%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin
2017 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
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
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
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
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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attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
Segment highlights
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
Color, Additives & Inks
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials
Performance Products & Solutions
Performance Products & Solutions
DISTRIBUTION
Target end markets & �application examples
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V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Commercial
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
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Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
0.56
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
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P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
15% Healthcare
Wire & Cable
Building &
Electrical &
Electronics
Color
Additives
& Inks
34%
Distribution
41%
Specialty
Engineered
25%
54%
Latin
America
P R O O F O F P E RFO RMAN CE
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
10
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
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$1.69
$1.51
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
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P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
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+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
33
Inside sellers
$11M
$87M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
R E V E N U E F R O M S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S
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2016 2017 2018 2019
Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability
Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content
Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M 14% Total Annual Growth
9% Organic Annual Growth
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
37%
2006 2019
$20
$51
2006 2019
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E M A T E R I A L S
Glass
Carbon Aramid
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
PolymersFibers
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Focused End Markets
• Wire & Cable / Electrical
• Consumer
• Transportation
• Industrial
C O M P O S I T E S P O R T F O L I O
D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
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LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
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1.
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
256
309
$36
$100
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 20% + 165% + 1000 bps
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES
NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
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F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
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Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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18%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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38%
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
18%
Building &
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
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38% Europe
33%
22%
Europe &
Middle East
48%
23%
Color & Engineered
Clariant Masterbatch
Net Sales by Geographic Region
Europe &
Middle East
39%
21%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
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2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEO PLE
PRO D U C TS PLA N ET
PER FO R M A N C E
Clariant Masterbatch
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Synergies
New
2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013
2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4%
2019 CapEx $68 $85
% Sales 2.4% 2.1%
2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250
2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22
2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
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(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
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46%
66%
0%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
st
e
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized
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• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence
in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
40%
Operational
Administrative
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S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
$450
$600 $624
$743
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E
Attractive Debt
Maturity Profile
Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B
New Debt
Summary
Terms on
New Debt
• $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price
• Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo
• Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity
• The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited
to, market conditions
• PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet
– Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies
• Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy
• New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure
• Capital structure would be “covenant lite”
Capital
Policy
• Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained
• Focus on deleveraging in the near term
2028+
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$917M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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Increasing Annual Dividend
38
$0.81
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