https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/AVNT May IR Presentation w Non GAAP Recs.pdf
FX)
$429
$490
2021 2022E
$3.05
$3.50
2021 2022E
FY 2022 PERFORMANCE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
16
$4,819
$5,100
2021 2022E
+ 6%
(+ 8% excluding FX)
Adjusted EPS
+ 14%
(+ 17% excluding FX)
+ 15%
(+ 18% excluding FX)
(in millions) (in millions)
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
17
CAS H F LOW / L E VE RAGE
($ millions) 2022E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (90)
CapEx for Clariant Integration (10)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15)
Total CapEx (115)
Free Cash Flow 285$
Adjusted EBITDA 635$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x
D Y N E E M A A C Q U I S I T I O N
19
15x stronger than steel
Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions
Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand
• Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of
2022 EBITDA
• Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber
portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately
accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35
• 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected
• 1,000+ employees across global production network and
dedicated technology centers
• Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in
revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema
® location
$175M
(42%)
$65M
(16%)
$175M
(42%)
2022E Sales By Region ($M)
(1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization
(2) Based on 2022 expected results
(1) (2)
(2)
F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R AT E G Y
20
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
tremendous intellectual property value in
trademarks, patents and “know-how”
• Deep history of application development
and premium, leading brand with the
World’s Strongest FiberTM
Globalization
• Global customer base with an
established presence across all major
geographic regions
• Global technology centers complement
existing Composites applications and
expertise
Operational
Excellence
• Best-in-class safety performance
• Well-run and maintained asset base fit to
serve future growth
• Highly effective and reliable supply chain
with emphasis on optimizing service to
customers
Commercial
Excellence
• Deep customer relationships extend
across the value chain and drive ability
to grow
• Offer a full suite of services with an active
role in design, development and
commercialization
People
Experienced and
talented associates
with a passion for
safety, specialization
and winning
DY N E E M A ® OV E RV I E W
K E Y I N D U S T R I E S
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Military • Law Enforcement • First
Responders Body Armor • Helmets •
Vehicle Protection
$215M
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
$130M
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
$70M
21 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales
MIFOverview Competition
Value chain &
Go-to-market
Strategy Innovation Financials
TECHNOLOGY
22
1,200 1,300
2,500
Avient Dyneema Combined
Patents
• True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• Deep history of application development with customers,
strongest in the industry
• The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
fiber producer that is backward integrated
o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process
• Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise
(PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line)
WINNING PROPERTIES
Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible
Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic
High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction
One-of-a-kind technology
®
FORMULATION PROCESS
23
• Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar
core competencies around formulation
and material science
• Technology that combines polymers and
fibers to provide specialized, high
performing solutions for customers
• Design capabilities ensure that
applications are highly customized for
the specified end use
DYNEEMA ® IN THE VALUE CHAIN
24
UHMwPE
Fiber / Tapes
Military Personnel,
Law Enforcement
Heavy Marine,
Offshore Wind Energy
and Mooring,
Aquaculture
Outdoor,
Footwear, Apparel,
Inflatables
• Material Science
• Formulation
• Service
INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING
(CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION
DEMAND TRENDS
25
• Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection
products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase
o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1)
o Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2)
o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America
• Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind
farms which require advanced, durable technology
o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations
quadrupling over the next five years(3)
• Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4)
• Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer
applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio
Sources:
(1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022)
(2) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022)
(3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council
(4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries
26
A L I G N M E N T W I T H
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S
P RO D U C T S
AVIE NT ’S E XIS T ING COM P OS IT E S P ORT F OL IO
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
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
27
AV I E N T ’ S C O M P O S I T E S P O RT F O L I O
S A L E S A N D E B I T DA
28
$74 $84
$216 $212
$261
$5 $10
$32
$41
$49
$180
0
50
100
150
200
$-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
$550
$600
$650
$700
$750
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E
$680
($ in millions)
• Dyneema® acquisition will further
improve Composites EBITDA margins
to 26%
• Dyneema® will complement our
existing portfolio with deep formulation
expertise, innovative culture and
global commercial presence
• Composites will continue to be a key
growth driver to deliver future revenue
growth in excess of GDP
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema®
(1)
D I S T R I BU T I O N D I V E S T I T U R E
C O N S I D E R AT I O N S
D I S T R I BU T I O N H I G H L I G H T S
30
$21
$57
$69
$94
$105
0
50
100
150
2006 2011 2016 2021 2022E
• Leading North American Distribution business with
longstanding blue-chip supplier and customer
relationships
• Commercial excellence and regulatory knowledge have
grown healthcare portfolio to over 25% of sales and
positioned business for long-term growth
• Highly specialized portfolio of engineered polymers along
with sustainable solution offerings
• Leading digital capabilities through Avient Now, allowing
enhanced visibility and 24/7 interface with customers
• 98% free cash flow conversion drives greater than 30%
after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC)
• Potential divestiture allows us to remain modestly
leveraged with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected to
be 2.9x and positions us for further specialty growth in the
future
EBITDA (in $M)
DY N E E M A ® T R A N S AC T I O N OV E RV I E W
31
- $1.48B net purchase price
- Represents 11.4x expected 2022 EBITDA
- Committed financing in place
- Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new
Senior Unsecured Notes, new Senior Secured Term Loan
- Potential proceeds from Distribution divestment could be used to pay down
near-term maturing debt
- Closing expected in second half of 2022, subject to regulatory
approvals and certain customary closing conditions
Transaction
Value
Financing
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
C A P I TA L S T RU C T U R E / L E V E R AG E
32
• Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley
and J.P.
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If
Buyer resells the Products, Buyer agrees to the Terms and
Conditions Regarding Buyer Resale of Avient Products
located at www.avient.com/terms.
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買主は、売主が発行する請求書に記
載された支払時期及び支払場所において、本取引条
4
transfer, within the time, and at the location
indicated on Seller’s invoice.
If Buyer resells the Products, Buyer
agrees to the Terms and Conditions Regarding
Buyer Resale of Avient Products located at
www.avient.com/terms.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202017%2520Proxy%2520Statement.PDF
Jellison served as the Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officff er of Dentsply
International, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional
dental products, from 1998 to 2013, except forff a roughly two-
year period of time between 2002 and 2005 when he was a
Senior Vice President with fulff l P&L responsibilities forff some of
Dentsply’s operating divisions located in the U.S., Europe and
Asia.
The amounts located in the firff st row for each Named Executive
Offiff cer represent the cash-based award opportunities granted to the Named Executive Officer in 2016 under the
2016 Annual Incentive Program.
3) Cash-Settled Performaff nce Units.tt The amounts located in the second row for each Named Executive Officer
represent the cash-settled performance units granted to the Named Executive Officers on February 10, 2016 as
part of our 2016 long-term incentive award under the Long-Term Incentive Plan.
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If Buyer resells the Product, Buyer agrees to the
Terms and Conditions Regarding Buyer Resale of Avient
Products located at www.avient.com/terms.
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Patterson
Chairman, President and CEO
I N T R O D U C T I O N
B O B P A T T E R S O N
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PolyOne Corporation 8
H I S T O R I C P A S T
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 9
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T
S A F E T Y F I R S T
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1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y
PolyOne Corporation 11
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2014
2015
47
0
86
2016
2017
125
169
216
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2014
2017
0
25
90
47
S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S
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With emphasis on:
• Light-weighting
• Reducing packaging materials
• Improving recyclability
• Reducing spread of infection
• Facilitating alternative energy
solutions
Transportation
18%
Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
12%
Packaging
11%
Healthcare
11%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
5%
P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S )
O U R P L A N E T
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Energy
Saving Projects
26
10%
REDUCTION
47
11%
REDUCTION
Waste
Reduction Projects
2,557
LSS Projects
Executed
202
PolyOne LSS
Blackbelts
2011
2014
2017 202
2008
147
67
0
0
2,557
2008 2017
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E
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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
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
PolyOne Corporation 16
8
$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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2%
65%
2005 2014
$5M $242M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G
H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T
PolyOne Corporation 18
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Acquisitions
Organic
Revenue
531
680130
153
504
618
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S D R I V I N G R E S U L T S
PolyOne Corporation 19
Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 28%
+ 18%
+ 23%
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
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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 6-8% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
5.0%
14.0%
15.0%
16-17%
2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations
R A I S I N G T H E B A R
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
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C O M M E R C I A L
E X C E L L E N C E
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M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S
PolyOne Corporation 23
531
680130
153
504
618
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S
PolyOne Corporation 24
Increased commercial headcount
+ 28%
+ 18%
+ 23%
Generating opportunities
35% more sales calls
25% more marketing campaigns
1,000 new customers, expanding
customer base by 5%
$1.0B increase in new opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
8% reduction of average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
20% more prospecting calls
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
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P O L Y O N E
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+34%
2014
$3.0 billion
2017
$4.0 billion
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
I N N O V A T I O N
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3 Horizons of Development
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
15%
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Business Focus
Innovation comes from
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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Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Business Focus
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
technology base
New development
beyond our current
technology base
Development within
our current
technology 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
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Business Focus
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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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
Gordon/Polystrand –
Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
technology base
New development
beyond our current
technology base
Development within
our current
technology base
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Business Focus
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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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
Retardant Polymers
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
New
development
adjacent to our
existing
technology base
New development
beyond our current
technology base
Development within
our current
technology base
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
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
5
6
2 1
15 4
10
5
11
4
5
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79
Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415
Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415
Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250
Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520
Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140
Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
– – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840
12%
38%
2006 2017
$20
$52
2006 2017
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H
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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
I Q D E S I G N L A B S
PolyOne Corporation 33
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
2014 2017
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
2014 2017
$4M
$40M
2014 2017
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2014 2017
2 85
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
PolyOne Corporation 36
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
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
E X P A N D E D P A T H
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
21
2014 2017
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
2014 2017
Inside sales/digital revenue
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O N
S E R V I C E
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
6-8% annual increase in commercial resources
4 focused end-markets aligned with global
megatrends
5 strategic innovation platforms
30% increase in IQ Design projects
35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital
≥35% vitality index
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I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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S E G M E N T R E V I E W S
P O L Y O N E
D I S T R I B U T I O N
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S C O T T H O R N
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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Transportation
23%
Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15%
Appliance
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Building &
Construction
4%
Packaging
3%
Wire & Cable
2%
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
2005 2009 2013 2017
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S
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Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow
their brand and value-added solutions
1.2B
$
Annual Sales
250
Global Employees
24
Strategic
Presence
132
Sales Reps
Warehouse
Locations
6
Service Centers
Dedicated Commercial
Team
S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S
S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y
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95% on-time delivery
Customer/Product
Combinations
14,000
Transactions/Month
In-Person
Customer Visits
6,500 27,000
$
K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S
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Generating opportunities
37% more sales calls
$65M in new revenue from
inside sales
$400M increase in new
opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
24% increase in close rate
51% increase in prospecting calls
Increased commercial headcount
119
13211
1315
23
2014 Q1 2018
Sales R&D / Technical Marketing
+ 18%
+ 53%
+ 11%
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Providing differentiated services that meet the needs
of the changing customer landscape
G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S
$4
$65
2014 2017
PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales
$ in millions
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G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S
C H A N N E L S
Technical
Field Sales
Key Accounts /
Industry Sales
Inside
Sales
Serving a broad spectrum of customers
Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and
enhance the customer experience
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
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P O D S A L E S
F U N N E L
+27%
2014
$1.2 billion
2017
$1.6 billion
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O N
S E R V I C E
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
6-8% annual increase in commercial resources
>10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and
digital with expanded customer touch points
8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class
service and technical expertise
6-8% compound annual operating income growth
6-7% operating margins
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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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M I C H A E L G A R R A T T
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
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Consumer
20%
Transportation
19%
Electrical &
Electronics
15%
Wire & Cable
13%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
7%
Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
3%
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
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.1%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2005 2009 2013 2017
Europe
28%
United
States
48%
Asia
22%
Canada
2%
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
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Demand for engineered materials is accelerating
Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet
the demands of local consumption
Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen
technologies to meet increasing European standards
Adding capacity in strategic markets
India Germany
China North America
Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S
PolyOne Corporation 53
K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S
PolyOne Corporation 54
Generating opportunities
13% more sales calls
36% increase in customization
projects
$270M increase in new opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
12% reduction in average territory
size, enabling greater
customer focus
50% improvement in speed of
formulation turnaround
Increased commercial headcount
133
17335
39
120
147
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
+ 30%
+ 11%
+ 23%
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 55
S E M
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+43%
2014
$610 million
2017
$880 million
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E
PolyOne Corporation 56
Leading Sporting Goods
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led an onsite Black Belt
project to improve product
development cycle times
Reduced
innovation project
cycle times by over
10%
and prototyping by
40%
80%
increased
production
resulting in
$500k
savings
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
PolyOne Corporation 57
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 58
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Composites
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Thermoplastic
Composites
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 59
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed
LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Acquired
Gordon
Composites
Thermoplastic
Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 60
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
17
44
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
0%
20%
At Acquisition Goal
Operating Margins
Test Market
Innovation
Projects
8
PolyOne Corporation 61
A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S
Long-term investments align with key global megatrends
Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O N
S E R V I C E
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
6-8% annual increase in commercial resources
>10% annual increase in customization projects
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing
portfolio in 4 focus end markets
20% increase in global capacity
12-15% compound annual operating income growth
14-16% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 62
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
PolyOne Corporation 63
D O N W I S E M A N
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
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 64
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Construction
30%
Industrial
18%
Transportation
16%
Wire & Cable
15%
Appliance
7%
Packaging
5%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Asia
2%
United
States
77%
Mexico
5%
Canada
16%
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%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2005 2009 2013 2017
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$886 $668 $773 $721Sales
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S
PolyOne Corporation 66
K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S
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Generating opportunities
25% more sales calls
113% increase in innovation
pipeline
$240M increase in new
opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
36% increase in
prospecting calls
300 basis point
improvement in
operating margin
Increased commercial headcount
57
66
17
18
37
53
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
+ 16%
+ 43%
+ 6%
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 68
P P & S
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+40%
2014
$610 million
2017
$850 million
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E
PolyOne Corporation 69
Leading Wire & Cable
Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and led on-site Kaizen process
improvements
Reduced
over
400
labor hours
through
reorganized
work area and
floor space
Increased
manufacturing
throughput value
$1.4M
G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E
PolyOne Corporation 70
IQ Design is collaborating with a
leading medical device
manufacturer to replace metal
and provide chemical resistance
to solve cracking issues related
to intense cleaning requirements
H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
PolyOne Corporation 71
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T
D R I V E R S
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Shift toward less toxic solutions
Increased consumer awareness
Focus on environmentally
friendly solutions
New regulatory standards
F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M
PolyOne Corporation 73
Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant
Non-Halogen
No Dripping
Low Smoke
Low Toxicity &
Corrosiveness
H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H
( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e ,
N o n - H a l o g e n )
Non-Halogen
R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y
L E D S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 74
Solutions for rigid molded &
extruded applications
Superior outdoor weather performance
Excellent light dispersion qualities
Formulated to meet stringent
flame-rating regulations
Custom design support to meet demand
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O N
S E R V I C E
I N S P I R E D F U T U R E
6-8% annual increase in commercial resources
8% more sales calls annually
10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including
breakthroughs in healthcare technologies
8-10% compound annual operating income growth
12-14% operating margins
PolyOne Corporation 75
C O L O R A D D I T I V E S
& I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 76
M A R K C R I S T
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 77
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Packaging
27%
Industrial
14%
Textiles
12%
Building &
Construction
10%
Wire & Cable
10%
Transportation
8%
Consumer
7%
Healthcare
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Appliance
3%
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%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
2005 2009 2013 2017
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Europe
32%
United
States
46%
Asia
15%
Canada
1%
Mexico
4%
Brazil
2%
C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T
PolyOne Corporation 79
Emerging markets driving strong demand for color
and additives
Rapid adoption of food and beverage
packaging additives
Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding
Asia-Pacific market
Increase commercial investments focused on China,
India and Mexico
Expand capacity in China and leverage investments
in India
Recent acquisitions increasing global reach
C O M M E R C I A L
R E S O U R C E S
I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S
PolyOne Corporation 80
K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S
PolyOne Corporation 81
Generating opportunities
35% more sales calls
30% increase in customized color
formulations
106% increase in innovation pipeline
$170M increase in new opportunities
Enhancing efficiency
20% increase in prospecting calls
9 days or less in design
turnaround time:
best-in-class
Increased commercial investment
301
382
38
43
209
275
2014 Q1 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
+ 27%
+ 13%
+ 32%
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 82
C A I S A L E S
F U N N E L
+32%
2014
$540 million
2017
$710 million
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 83
Developed
inventory
management
framework to
reduce
working
capital by
20%
Printing Equipment
and Supply Manufacturer
Provided Lean Six Sigma training
and conducted process mapping
exercises to identify key
improvement opportunities
Optimize
manufacturing:
45%
improvement in
assembly process,
25%
improvement in
cycle time
G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
PolyOne Corporation 84
B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
Active oxygen scavenging
additive in the bottle wall
Evolving technology for active
oxygen scavenging additive in
the bottle cap
Amosorb™ HyGuard™
UV and visible light blocking
additive to prevent degradation
of product
Lactra™ SX
Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market
PolyOne Corporation 85
S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M
F I B E R C O L O R A N T S
Eliminate waste water associated
with conventional dyeing
Help meet sustainability targets
for brand owners
Enable “uncolored fiber” producers
to bypass dyehouse
Strategic addressable market >$300M
PolyOne Corporation 86
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
PolyOne Corporation 87
Thermoplastic
Composites
2011 2015 2018
Acquired
ColorMatrix
Acquired
Magenta
Acquired
IQAP
$10
$45
2014 2017
Revenue from Fiber Color
($ in millions)
Invested in
development
of liquid fiber
colorant
technology
Expanded
solid
colorant
offerings
38
43
At Acquisition Now
Commercial Resources
Innovation
Projects
5
PolyOne Corporation 88
I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E
Nearly 900 projects identified
Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers
Fiber
Sales Funnel
$125M
“We are unleashing the power of human potential, all
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