https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyone%2520AR.pdf
As we produce our materials we recognize and
embrace our responsibility to the planet, and we
monitor several metrics to track our performance.
Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide.
We made worldwide income tax payments of $46.5 million and received refunds of $29.9 million in 2018.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-second-quarter-2018-results
We have a track record of generating strong free cash flow, and this was once again the case in the second quarter," said
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-second-quarter-2022-results
added, "We remain on track with our timeline for the acquisition and expect to close in September, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-second-quarter-2014-results
Our strong track record of converting earnings to cash continued this quarter as we generated $100 million of free cash flow," said executive vice president and chief financial officer Bradley C.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202018.pdf
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
PolyOne Corporation 98
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
243
335
$36
$90
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 150% + 900 bps
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
PolyOne Corporation 99
Commercial
Operating
Income (millions)
53
109
187
214
3
12
$12
$45
$22
$42
$2
Acquisition #1
(10 years)
Acquisition #3
(7 years)
Acquisition #2
(9 years)
EBITDA
Multiple
10.5x
3.0x
11.1x
7.6x
4.9x
2.8x
23%
17%
21%
Return on Sales
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 100
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
44
65
$0 $0
0% 0%
Advanced Composites
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 101
Commercial
Operating
Income
Operating
96
141
$16
$18
$36
11% 12%
18-20%
Recent Color Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation 102
Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
250
• Local to regional footprint
• Niche technology focus
• Concentrated customer base
$50M–$200M 150
• Regional to global footprint
• 1–3 specialty technologies
• Diversified customer base
>$200M 30
• Global footprint with local service
• Diverse specialty technologies
• Highly diversified customer & market
portfolio
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
S U M M A R Y
PolyOne Corporation 103
Proven track record with specialty acquisitions using
invest-to-grow strategy
Our approach to integration differentiates PolyOne in
a competitive M&A market
Trusted brand and reputation
Buyer of choice
Robust pipeline with a range of opportunities that fit
our strategy
FINANCIAL
REVIEW
B R A D R I C H A R D S O N
PolyOne Corporation 104
PolyOne Corporation 105
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
PolyOne Corporation 106
S T R A T E G I C C A S H D E P L O Y M E N T
ORGANIC GROWTH
Investing in R&D and
capacity
11
Maintenance
40%
Strategic Growth
Investments
60%
Capital Expenditures
M&A OPPORTUNITIES
Continued pursuit of strategic bolt
on acquisitions that expand
specialty offerings
2
SHAREHOLDER RETURN
Dividends and share buybacks3
Over $400
million
M&A Spending
Since 2014
$809
million
Share Repurchases
2011-Q1 2018
60%
Increase in annual
dividend over next three
years
2011 2013 2015 2017
“Where we were” “Where we are”
ROIC 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1%
Performance Products &
Solutions 4.3% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
E X P A N D I N G M A R G I N S & R O I C
PolyOne Corporation 107
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S
PolyOne Corporation 108
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
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
PolyOne Corporation 109
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 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 110
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 111
$570
$1,650 $1,750
$2,000
ROIC
Invested Capital
Improving ROIC + Expanding Invested Capital = Outperforming the Market
CONCLUSION
B O B P A T T E R S O N
PolyOne Corporation 112
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 shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2021 Annual Report.pdf
GOFF
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Andeavor
Committees: 3*, 4
NEIL GREEN
Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer,
Otis Worldwide Corporation
WILLIAM R.
Global Operating Risks
Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide.
We could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws,
as well as export controls and economic sanction laws.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Avient Annual Report 2022.pdf
Global Operating Risks
Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide.
We could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws,
as well as export controls and economic sanction laws.
Higher energy costs worldwide and impacts of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could
adversely impact our results of operations.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202011%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
Our operations are affected by various risks inherent in conducting
operations worldwide.
In addition, we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and
similar worldwide anti-bribery laws.
We made worldwide income tax payments of $32.6 million and received
refunds of $1.0 million in 2011.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-first-quarter-2025-results
We harness the collective strength of more than 9,000 employees worldwide to collaborate and build on each other's ideas.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results
We harness the collective strength of more than 9,000 employees worldwide to collaborate and build on each other's ideas.