https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/eccoh-product-selection-guide-en.pdf
ECCOH™
LOW SMOKE AND FUME,
NON-HALOGEN
FORMULATIONS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen Solutions
*Dry Silane abbreviated as DS
**Cross-linked using Sioplas method
5549 UV Teck-90 5700 5801 UV 5865 5982 UV 6010 6151 6638 UV XLS 8001
APPLICATION
Type Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Insulation Tight buffer,
Micro-tube Jacket Jacket
CABLE
Type LV, Data LV LV, Data, OFC LV, Data, OFC Data, OFC LV, OFC LV OFC Data, OFC LV
MARKETS
Type B & C, Industrial Industrial, Teck-90 B & C, Industrial Industrial, Oil & Gas,
Shipboard B & C B & C, Industrial Automotive B & C, Industrial B & C, Industrial B & C, Shipboard
Cross-linked No No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes
Cross-linking Method* N/A N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A Sioplas
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Properties as Thermoset x x x
SG g/cm³ 1.59 1.54 1.60 1.50 1.57 1.52 1.38 1.46 1.48 1.48
MFI, 150°C/21.6 Kg g/10 min 2.8 5 6 3.5 4 5.9 4.4 6 3 6
Hardness Shore D 44 54 50 46 50 54 56 53 53 49
Tensile psi 1740 2610 1595 1800 1740 2320 3336 2466 2030 2030
Elongation % 160% 200% 136% 133% 180% 150% 145% 160% 175% 160%
LOI % 45% 36% 51% 39% 45% 41% 30% 33% 42% 33%
Low temp brittleness (LTB) °C -26.5°C -49°C -10.5°C -30°C -39°C -38.5°C -41°C -35.5°C -26 -40.5
Max.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/micro-coax-cable-case-study_0.pdf
DATA COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE MANUFACTURER
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-march-ir-fermium_0.pdf
We are Avient.
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BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH
Key Financial Data (1)
2021E Sales $4.1 billion
2021E EBITDA $510 million
2021E Free Cash Flow $250 million
87% of EBITDA from specialty applications
(1) As of February 9, 2021 webcast
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2021 O U TLO O K
A S P R O V I D E D O N F E B R U A R Y 9 , 2 0 2 1
W E B C A S T
Synergies
($ millions)
Initial
Three-Year
Estimate
Revised
Three-Year
Estimate
2021
Expected
Realization
Administrative $ 18 $ 20 $ 15
Sourcing 24 30 15
Operational 18 25 5
Total Synergies $ 60 $ 75 $ 35
CLARIANT INTEGRATION &
COST SYNERGIES UPDATE
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• Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased from $60 million to $75 million
• $5 million of synergies in 2020 and expect to realize $35 million in 2021
• Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding
customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over
the long term
$86
$103
$0.53
$0.70
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q1
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Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$991
$1,090
+ 10%
Adjusted EPS
+ 20% + 32%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
$308
$360
$1.93
$2.40
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – FULL YEAR
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Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$3,783
$4,100
+ 8%
Adjusted EPS
+ 17% + 24%
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(in millions) (in millions)
2020 Pro forma $3,783 $308
Sustainable Solutions 60 11% 24
Healthcare 60 11% 18
Composites 20 10% 10
Growth in Emerging Regions 50 7% 11
Other (GDP growth) 82 5% 11
Sub-total $4,055 7% $382
COVID Response Applications (25) - (11)
Outdoor High Performance Applications (15) - (7)
Asia Payroll Tax Subsidy (COVID) - - (4)
FX Impact 85 - 7
Synergies - - 30
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (37)
2021 Estimated $4,100 8% $360
2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
20 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) COVID Response Applications: facemasks, personal protective equipment
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(2)
CASH FLOW AND LEVERAGE
21
• Asset light business generates
significant free cash flow
• Cash generation in 2021 partially offset
by restructuring activities to capture
synergies associated with the Clariant
Masterbatch acquisition
• Cash flow deployed to M&A,
opportunistic share repurchases and
balance sheet / leverage reduction
3.5x
2.7x
2.1x
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
($ millions) 2020 2021E
Adjusted EBITDA 382 510
Working Capital: Source / (Use) 116 (30)
Cash Taxes (40) (53)
Interest Paid (67) (76)
CapEx (62) (75)
CapEx for Synergy Capture (2) (20)
Restructuring for Synergy Capture (11) (25)
Other 22 19
Free Cash Flow 338 250
22
• 8% increase in sales drives 24% increase in adjusted EPS to $2.40
($2.70 excluding step-up depreciation and amortization) as a result of
continued growth in sustainable solutions and synergy capture
• Clariant synergy capture ahead of schedule: $35M of savings planned from
Clariant Masterbatch acquisition
• Adjusted EBITDA of $510M – highest level in company history
• Deleveraging ahead of schedule – 2.1x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the
end of 2021
2021 PROJECTIONS
PEER COMPARISONS
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As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. & Canada
50%
26%
16%
Latin America
2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
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GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
21%Industrial
Building &
Electrical &
END MARKET REVENUE
All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business.
(1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,043M
$331M
$709M
$124M
$1,110M
$70M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$457M$3,783M
35%
14%
Building &
Electrical &
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
31%
40%
22%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
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2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
24%
Wire & Cable(1)
24%
Electrical &
13%
11%
Building &
2020 REVENUE | $709 MILLION
END MARKET
58%
19%
REGION
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(1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling
DI S TR IBU T I ON
2020 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
29%
25%
20%
14%
Electrical &
Building &
1%
82%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
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AMERICAS EMEA ASIA
26%
19%
13%
16%
Building &
Electrical &
34%
16%Healthcare
17%
Building &
Electrical &
32%
27%
12%
Building &
Electrical &
9%
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
(58% of sales) (26% of sales) (16% of sales)
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/AVNT Q4 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
$600 $592
$3.02 $3.04
FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA)
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Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,712 $3,653
-2%
Adjusted EPS
-1% + 1%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX)
FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
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CAI
$2,402 $2,355
$409 $402
SEM Pro Forma
$1,308 $1,300
$278 $272
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2% -1%
(+5% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+2% excluding FX)
PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE
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Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$
Foreign Currency (0.23)
Russia Import Sales (0.07)
Outdoor High Performance (0.13)
Color, Additives and Inks 0.18
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.24
Corporate Costs / Other 0.03
Pro Forma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.04$
FULL YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
18
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 247
Inflation (176)
SEM:
Price / Mix 121
Inflation (77)
Net Price Benefit 115
Wage and Energy Inflation (47)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 23
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 43
FX (34)
Full Year 2022 $592
Adjusted
Full Year 2021 $ 600
Demand (99)
Russia Import Sales (9) • Demand primarily impacted
by China lockdowns, 4th
quarter industrywide
destocking and declining
consumer sentiment
• Pricing outpaced inflation of
raw materials, wages and
energy
2023 G U IDA N CE
$125
$530
$0.55
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
20
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,450
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET
21
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability, primarily
in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
K E Y G R O W T H D R I V E R S
A N D T R A N S F O R M E D
P O R T F O L I O
GROWTH DRIVERS: PROVEN SUCCESS
23 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM)
COMPOSITES
$51
$84
$212
$668
HEALTHCARE
$108 $113
$231
$293
8-10%
ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS
$265
$358
$726
$830
12%
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
8-12%
(1) (1)(1)
(Sales in $ millions)
#1 Color Formulator
Dyneema® - World’s Strongest
Fiber™
#1 in Composites applications
for outdoor high performance
#1 in Performance Inks
Customized solutions
140+ PhDs on staff
Rapid development of
innovative products
Extensive patent (2,500+)
portfolio
33% Vitality Index
Better-positioned toward stable,
high-growth end markets
Consumer, packaging,
healthcare and defense comprise
nearly 60% of sales
Agnostic to raw materials,
helping all customers achieve their
goals
Broad portfolio of diversified
sustainable solutions
90%+ of our innovation pipeline
invested in sustainable solutions
Long-term growth rate well
above GDP with expectations of
8-12%
LEVERAGING OUR TRANSFORMED PORTFOLIO
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Building &
4% Telecom.
2022 PF
$3.65B
sales
Leading Positions Sustainable SolutionsDiversified IndustriesSpecialty Formulator
(1) 2022 Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
(2) 2020 Pro forma for the acquisition of Clariant Color
(1)(2)
$340M
$455M
$790M
2016 2018 2020PF 2022PF
$1,175M
P EE R C O M PAR IS O N S
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
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2
4 4
5 5 5
6
7 7
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.
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EV / 2023E EBITDA
Historic Multiple
6.5
8.3
10.0
15.6
13.9 13.7
12.8
9.5
18.0 17.5
12.3
10.2 9.7
8.8 8.4
5.9
(2
01
1)
(2
01
8)
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
Latin America
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $592M includes corporate costs
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
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C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
US & Canada
34%
38%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
32
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
US & Canada
52%
35%
REGION
33
19%
8%Industrial
16%
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Standard%2520Quality%2520Response_2016_6_9.pdf
What additional data is provided when
product is shipped?
Describe EDI (Electronic Data Interface)
capability.
All critical systems located central data center.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Gabelli%2520%2526%2520Co%2520Specialty%2520Chemicals%2520Conference.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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FORMULATION
EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
IQ Design Labs
InVisiOSM Color
Services
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services driving customer value
What We Do
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PolyOne At a Glance
2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion
Performance
Products &
Solutions
21%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives
& Inks
26%
United
States
59%
Europe
14%
Latin
9%
8%
10%
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017
18%
11%
11% Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
Wire &
Cable 9%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
5%
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
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43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2017
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
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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
Proof of Performance
2020 Platinum Vision
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0%
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
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$50
$116
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
*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
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC*
$200 - $220
14.0%
$143
12.9%
15.0%
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$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders
$767M
Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions)
$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
Increasing Annual Dividend
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Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
in 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
eighth consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Expect to increase
annual dividend 60%
or more cumulatively
over next three years
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
38%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$52
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
(10 Projects) (10 Projects)
($500 million)
(19 Projects)
($1.4 billion)
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Frame
Opportunity
Prototype Scale-up and
Test Market
Commercial
Launch
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1
Build Business
Case
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Key Innovation Growth Platforms
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting
contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to
simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a
pipeline for next generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
Total Sales
($millions)
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Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers –
have trained over 30 customers
in LSS methodology
Providing Industrial design and
color services to small/medium
sized customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening Relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Segment Highlights
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1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
16.0%
2017 Revenue: $0.9 Billion
United
46%
31%
Asia 15%
Latin
South
(27%)
(14%)
(10%)
Textiles
(12%)
(8%)
15.5%
Color, Additives & Inks
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1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
United
48%
28%
22%
(20%)
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
(15%)
(13%)
(11%)
12.5%
2017 Revenue: $0.6 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
14.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
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5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
10.7%
11.1%
United
77%
16% Latin
5%
Building & Construction
(30%)
(16%)
(15%)
(18%)
2017 Revenue: $0.7 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
Performance Products & Solutions
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23%
22%
18%
15% Appliance
7%
E & E
6%
B & C
3%
W & C
38%
ROIC*
2.6% 3.0% 3.5%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 6.1%
6.6% 6.5 - 7.5%6.3%
*After-Tax ROIC
6.4%
2017 Revenue: $1.2 Billion Key Suppliers
4.0%
Distribution
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Target End Markets &
Application Examples
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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
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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
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Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
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Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified Technologies
Target End Markets… Packaging
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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
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Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increasing design capabilities
by reducing weight and layer
thickness
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Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
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
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Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
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
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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
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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
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ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
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
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Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520RW%2520Baird%2520Global%2520Industrial%2520Conference.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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INPUTS
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE
SERVICE VALUE
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
PolyOne At a Glance
Performance
Products &
Solutions
22%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
18%
Color
Additives
and Inks
26%
2016
Revenue by
Segment
Adjusted Earnings per Share
2016
Revenue by
Geography
United
States
60%
Europe
Latin
9%
7%
10%
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43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M**
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
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Driving Growth
• Refreshed training curriculum
for sales force
• Upgraded capabilities to generate
and capture new business leads
• Expanded R&D resources to focus
on key platforms
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
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*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
Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6%
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$50
$116
$137
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2017
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
13.8%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020
Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
ROIC*
*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
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
15.0%
>$200
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Annual Dividend
7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends
3-Year Dividend Plan
Announced 30% increase
to dividend in October
2017, reflecting strong and
sustainable cash flow as
well as confidence in future
earnings growth
Expect to increase annual
dividend 60% or more
cumulatively over next
three years
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$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
Since 2011, we have
returned over $950 million
to shareholders
$192 million returned
through dividends
$767 million returned
through share
repurchases
Have repurchased 20.8
million shares since
early 2013
$767M
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Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty
offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic
breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
YTD 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
seventh consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
42%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
Research & Development Spending
($ millions)
Phase 1
Frame
Opportunity
12 Projects
Phase 2
Build Business
Case
10 Projects
Phase 3
Prototype
21 Projects
Phase 4
Scale-up &
Test Market
19 Projects
Phase 5
Commercial
Launch
10 Projects
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
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Key Innovation Growth Drivers
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET
packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing
and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next
generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
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Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers
54% of associates trained in LSS, with over
125 active black belts
Have trained over 30 customers in
LSS methodology
Providing training in Customer Centric
Selling Skills with customers
Providing Industrial design and color
services to small/medium sized
customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
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Segment Highlights
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1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
16.0%
16.4%
2016
Revenue:
$0.8 Billion
United
45%
33%
Latin
5%
Color, Additives & Inks
Packaging
(30%)
(10%)
Textiles
(9%)
(9%)
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1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
14.3%
13.1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2016
Revenue:
$0.6 Billion
United
51%
27%
20%
Consumer
(19%)
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare
(11%)
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5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
11.4%
11.1%
Performance Products & Solutions
2016
Revenue:
$0.7 Billion
United
78%
16%
Latin
Building & Construction
(30%)
(18%)
(16%)
(16%)
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36%
Distribution
2016
Revenue:
$1.1 Billion
Key
Suppliers
ROIC
24%
Healthcare
22%
18%
Consumer
15% Appliance
6%
E & E
5%
B & C
Packaging
W & C
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6% 6.5 - 7.5%
6.4% 6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD
*After-Tax ROIC
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Target End Markets &
Application Examples
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Target End Markets… Healthcare
Thermally Conductive Technologies
Chemical Resistant Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
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Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural Components
Sound & Vibration Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Fluid Handling
Interior Trim
Exterior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
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Target End Markets… Packaging
Oxygen Scavenger Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization Technologies
Antioxident Technologies
Density Modified Technologies
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Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composite Components
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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
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Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increasing design capabilities
by reducing weight and layer
thickness
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Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
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
30POLYONE CORPORATION
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
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
31POLYONE CORPORATION
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
32POLYONE CORPORATION
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
33POLYONE CORPORATION
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
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
34POLYONE CORPORATION
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios Leslie Sequeira.pdf
He is responsible for enabling business strategies through innovative
tools, data, digitalization, and artificial intelligence while ensuring the security of data
and systems.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Flexi-StiX FlexSpring Case Study.pdf
Working with Avient, Gordon and Jeff developed
the patent-pending FlexSpring™ insole using a tri-ply
unidirectional fiberglass laminate, combined with
neoprene foam sheet material, and die-cut to shape.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/phthalate-facts-brochure.pdf
Examples of
common applications include medical tubing, inflatables,
packaging film and sheets, garden hoses, toys and
automotive plastics.