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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
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
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
PolyOne Corporation 5
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
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N *
Segment End Market Geography
Transportation
15% Healthcare
15%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Consumer
12%
Wire & Cable
11%
Building &
Construction
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Textiles
5%
Appliance
3%
Color
Additives
& Inks
34%
Distribution
41%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
25%
United States
54% Europe
20%
Asia
11%
Latin
America
10%
Canada
5%
*Pro Forma excluding PP&S and including Fiber-Line
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
1 0
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
$1.51
$1.61
PolyOne Corporation 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 8
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
710130
164
504
663
2014 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
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 G R O W T H
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
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 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
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
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
24
2014 2018
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
2014 2018
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 12
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
15%
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
12%
35%
2006 2018
$20
$56
2006 2018
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
PolyOne Corporation 14
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
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
PolyOne Corporation 15
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 16
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
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Acquired
Gordon
Composites
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011
Acquired
PlastiComp,
specialty LFT
producer
2018
PolyOne Corporation
2019
Acquired
Fiber-Line,
specialty
fiber
processor
17
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 18
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
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
PolyOne Corporation 19
1.
Cable jacket/sheath– Made of
PE
9
Fiber-Line Product
PolyOne Materials
F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 20
5G Networks
Enable lower latency, greater
flexibility & efficiency
Installation of these networks are
in the very early stages
Installation will start in urban
hubs and will continue to expand
into suburban and rural areas
By 2025, only 14% of the world
will have 5G connections
Growth is expected over multi-
year period
5G technology will be a leading growth driver in fiber optic cable for several years
10x
Speed Increase
&
8x
More Antennae Required
5G vs. 4G
PolyOne Corporation 21
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
Low EH&S
risk profile
New and
complementary
technologies
Leverage our
global footprint
Strong
customer
relationships
Foundational
operating
margins of
8-10% with
ability to double
Motivated team
with a specialty
culture
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 22
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
margins
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
Service:�The Timeless differentiator
Talent development
IQ DESIGN LABS
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
3D Printing�Bringing New ideas to life
Slide Number 33
Innovating with PolyOne
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
Color, Additives & Inks
Specialty Engineered Materials
Specialty Engineered Materials
DISTRIBUTION
Overview of RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES
Target end markets & �application examples
Slide Number 42
Slide Number 43
Slide Number 44
Slide Number 45
Slide Number 46
Slide Number 47
Slide Number 48
Slide Number 49
Slide Number 50
Slide Number 51
Slide Number 52
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PolyOne
Transformation
60%
80%
100%
%
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ra
ti
n
g
I
n
co
m
e
*
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Ahead of Schedule
2015
Target
*Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges
** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt
2%
34%
42%
50%
65-75%
0%
20%
40%
2005 2008 2011 2011** 2015
%
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Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M Target
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PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Dynaflex™ G2706 28A
USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact
EtO
Soft translucent grade,
grippy feel
Dynaflex™ G2711 43A
USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact
EtO
Highly colorable solution,
grippy feel, low compression set
Versaflex™
CL2242 & CL2250
42A/ 50A
USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
US Food contact
EtO
Clear boilable grades;
ABS, PC bondable
Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A
USP Class VI, ISO 10993,
Food contact
EtO/Steam
High resilience,
low compression set
Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled
ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent
Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear
VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs
OVERMOLDING FOR
ERGONOMICS
• Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel
• Available in a variety of color effects and
textures
• Improves grip, cushion, and comfort
• Enhances functional performance like sealing
properties, vibration damping, oxygen
barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance
• Reduces assembly costs, good processability
• Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of
substrates
Applications:
• Glucometers
• Medical tools overmolds
• Injector pens
• Analysis devices
VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs
SEALING & RESEALING
• Rubbery feel and soft touch
• No coring, good puncture, and
resealability in static stoppers
• Meets low coefficient of friction
requirements in dynamic seals
• Low extractables
• Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins
Applications:
• Sealing and resealing septum
• Seals and sanitary gaskets
• Syringe plungers and tips
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS
Versalloy™
HC 9210-45N
45A USP Class VI EtO
Good processability,
smooth surface aesthetics
Versalloy™
HC 9210-55N
55A USP Class VI EtO
Good processability,
smooth surface aesthetics
Versalloy™
HC 9210-70N
70A USP Class VI EtO
Good processability,
smooth surface aesthetics
Versalloy™
HC 9220-43N
43A
USP Class VI,
ISO 10993-4/5
EtO
Extrusion grade,
high temperature resistance
Versaflex™
HC 2110-35N
34A
FDA, USP Class VI,
ISO 10993
Autoclave EtO
radiation
Resealing, elevated comp set
Versaflex™
HC 2110-57B
57A
FDA, USP Class VI,
ISO 10993
Autoclave EtO
radiation
Low stiction
VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs
HIGH CLARITY
GRADES WITHOUT
PLASTICIZERS
• Water clear grades formulated without
phthalate plasticizers
• Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and
ISO 10993-4,5
• Food contact and FDA compliant
• Autoclave and radiation stable
• Low extractable
• High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70
Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820
Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68
Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590
HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70
UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0
UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0
UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2
COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON
ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS
FOR HEALTHCARE
TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS
The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges
of medical devices and equipment.
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ESD BK001
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; including recessionary conditions
• The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows
• Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business;
• An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
EBITDA Margins
(1)
• Focus on organic growth
combined with transformative
and bolt-on acquisitions
• Divested commodity businesses
tied to more cyclical end markets
• Expanded presence in high
growth areas of sustainable
solutions, specialty healthcare
applications, composites and
more resilient end markets
5.4%
11.5%
16.1%
2006 2018 2022PF
$142
$408
$585
2006 2018 2022PF
2006 figures exclude joint venture results
14
RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS
Growing Dividend
0.1 0.1
0.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0 1.0
1.0
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
0.16
0.20
0.26
0.34
0.42
0.50
0.58
0.72
0.79 0.81
0.85
0.95
0.99
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
~$1Bn
REPURCHASED
OVER LAST 11 YEARS
~$550MM
PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS
Dividends Share Repurchases
Cumulative Buybacks
$
B
n
$
p
e
r
sh
a
re
$2.95
2022 PRO FORMA
ADJUSTED EPS
Earnings Growth
Expanding Profitability
$0.15
$1.09
$2.08
$2.67
$2.95
2009 2012 2015 2018 2022PF
T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2
R E S U L T S
$110
$119
2021 2022
$0.61
$0.59
2021 2022
Q3 2022 PERFORMANCE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y C O N T.
O P S )
16
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$818
$823
2021 2022
+ 1%
Adjusted EPS
+ 8% - 3%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 5% excluding FX)
Q3 EBITDA BRIDGE
( P R O F O R M A T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
17
Price increases more than
offset raw material and
supply chain impacts
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 68
Inflation (44)
SEM:
Price / Mix 41
Inflation (26)
Net Price Benefit 39
Wage and Energy Inflation (14)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 6
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 14
FX (11)
Q3 2022 $137
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q3 2021 $ 142
Demand (39)
Q3 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
18
CAI
$587
$566
Sales
($ in millions)
$93 $93
EBITDA
SEM Pro Forma
$326 $319
Sales
$70
$62
EBITDA
(+ 4% excluding FX)
- 4% - 2%
(+ 5% excluding FX)
Flat
(+ 7% excluding FX)
- 11%
(- 7% excluding FX)
$500
$585
Cont.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• Any material adverse changes in the equity and assets of Koninklijke DSM N.V.’s protective materials business (“the Dyneema Business”);
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of the Dyneema Business and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2
R E S U L T S
$122
$134
2021 2022
$0.87
$0.98
2021 2022
Q2 2022 PERFORMANCE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
4
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$1,235
$1,302
2021 2022
+ 5%
Adjusted EPS
+ 10% + 13%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
Q2 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
5
CAI
$624
$649
Sales
($ in millions)
SEM Distribution
$86
$94
Operating Income
+ 4% + 9%
$404
$443
Sales
$24
$27
Operating Income
+ 10% + 13%
(1)
$241 $244
Sales
$37 $37
Operating Income
+ 1% Flat
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 6% excluding FX) (+ 3% excluding FX)
Q2 2021 $1,235 $122
Sustainable Solutions 17 7% 7
Healthcare 23 14% 5
Composites (ex Outdoor High Performance) 10 20% 4
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5 3% 1
Other 69 11% 5
Sub-total $1,359 10% $144
Outdoor High Performance Impact (9) (5)
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (48) (7)
Q2 2022 $1,302 5% $134
Q2 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
6
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE
7
Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q2 2021 $ 159
Demand (29)
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 87
Inflation (58)
SEM:
Price / Mix 36
Inflation (24)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 45
Inflation (41)
Net Price Benefit 45
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (7)
Q2 2022 $ 170
China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (14)
Outdoor High Performance (5)
Transportation (5)
8
Q2 '21 Adjusted EPS 0.87$
Color, Additives and Inks 0.11
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.01
Distribution 0.03
Corporate Costs 0.01
F/X (0.05)
Segment OI 0.11$
Interest Expense 0.03
Tax Rate (0.03)
Q2 '22 Adjusted EPS 0.98$
Q2 EPS BRIDGE
Key Updates
• Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Emphasized commitment to U.N.
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
9
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
10
84th
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
2
1
3
(as of 6/30/22)
2 0 2 2 O U T L O O K
$429
$490
2021 2022E
$3.05
$3.50
2021 2022E
FY 2022 GUIDANCE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y: C U R R E N T P O R T F O L I O )
12
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$4,819
$5,100
2021 2022E
+ 6%
Adjusted EPS
+ 14% + 15%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
13
CA SH FLOW / LEV ER AGE
($ 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 1.6x
14
DYNEEMA / DI STRIBUTION UPDATES
• Strong performance so far in 2022 in-line
with our modeling
• Acquisition to be finalized as early as
September 1, pending standard
regulatory process and closing conditions
• Encouraging interest thus far from
potential buyers for world-class business
with a strong track record
• Second round bids due in August
DISTRIBUTION
15
PRO F OR MA MODELI NG UPDATE
2022E
($M)
Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,635)$ 3,880$
Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (109) 656
EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 7% 17%
Adj.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM);
• An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
Q 1 2 0 2 3
-8%
+6%
-1%
Flat
10
US & Canada
Latin America
EMEA
Asia
Total Avient -2.6%
2 0 2 3 G U I D A N C E
$128
$525
Q3 FY
$0.56
$2.40
Q3 FY
2023 GUIDANCE
12
$800
$3,280
Q3 FY
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
13
• Focused on working capital
management, restructuring
actions to streamline
operations
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Preserve Free Cash Flow to
maintain net leverage
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$
Less: CapEx (140)
Free Cash Flow 180$
Adjusted EBITDA 525$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER
14
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRI VERS
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
$1,175M
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
Other
(GDP Growth)
Total Company Revenue
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
2022
• Provides progress on 2030 goals
• Reaffirms commitment to U.N.
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
10.3
14.4
13.6 13.6
12.4
9.0
20.2
18.2
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SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
EMEA
37%
Asia
18%
Latin America
5%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
20%
Packaging
24%
Industrial
15%
Building and
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
4%
Defense
6%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
Transportation
9%
Healthcare
8%
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(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2 0 2 2 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 4 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
34%
EMEA
38%
Asia
20%
Latin America
8%
END MARKET REGION
27
Packaging
34%
Consumer
21%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
15%
Transportation
8%
Building &
Construction
11%
Telecommunications
1% Energy
2%
COLOR , AD DI TI VES & INKS
2 0 2 2 P R O F O R M A R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 3 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
52%
EMEA
35%
Asia
13%
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Packaging
5%
Consumer
19%
Healthcare
8%Industrial
16%
Transportation
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Energy
9% Defense
15%
Building &
Construction
8%
END MARKET REGION
SPEC IA LTY ENGI NEER ED MATERI ALS
Packaging
32%
Consumer
27%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
14%
Building &
Construction
5%
Telecommunications
3%
Energy
1% Defense
1%
Asia
(18% of sales)
Transportation
9%
2 0 2 2 P R O F O R M A AV I E N T R E G I O N A L S A L E S
Packaging
27%
Consumer
14%
Healthcare
5%
Industrial
17%
Building &
Construction
10%
Energy
5%
Defense
8%
EMEA
(37% of sales)Transportation
11%
Packaging
13%
Consumer
24%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
15%
Building &
Construction
13%
Energy
5%
Defense
5%
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
Transportation
7%
Packaging
56%
Consumer
23%
Healthcare
4%
Industrial
7%
Building &
Construction
4%
Telecommunications
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
Transportation
5%
Telecommunications
3%
Telecommunications
6%
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B Y E N D M A R K E T
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/2024-02/CAI W_C Colorants and Additives for TPU Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
When adding color to TPU materials for use
in wire and cable applications, it is important
to maintain the original TPU performance
characteristics.
ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR
WIRE & CABLE
Key Features
• A color range for unfilled TPU, providing good
opacity at low addition levels
• Includes colors for filled, non-halogen flame
retardant TPUs that are designed to enhance
color strength
• The same color concentrate reference can be
used for both unfilled and filled TPU resin,
minimizing inventory
• Custom solutions can be formulated for
charging cables to help maintain performance
including good weather and hydrolysis
resistance as well as providing high color
strength for bright colors
• Compared to regular colorants, OnColor™
Colorants for wire and cable can help reduce
dosing levels and maximize the original
properties of the TPU material
PRODUCT BULLETIN
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
The inclusion of these additives
can help a cable to pass flame resistance tests,
even if the resin originally used is not flame
retardant
• Cesa™ Light Additives: UV light stabilizers that
improve weather resistance and provide long
term protection against weather degradation
• Semi-conductive TPU formulations to
enhance cable performance
• Cesa™ Laser Additives: Includes laser-marking
additives for durable cable marking.
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
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
5POLYONE CORPORATION
$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
15%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
7%
Asia
10%
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2%
43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
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*
*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
7POLYONE CORPORATION
2014 2015 2016 2017
2014 2015 2016 2017
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
2014 2015 2016 2017
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
8POLYONE CORPORATION
*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
20%+
20%+
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Operating Income % of Sales
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
Platinum
Vision
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
2017
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%
2006 2016
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
2006 2016
Research & Development Spending
($ 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
14POLYONE CORPORATION
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
15POLYONE CORPORATION
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%
20%+
16.4%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD
2017
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
2016
Revenue:
$0.8 Billion
Key End Markets
(% of revenue)
United
States
45%
Europe
33%
Asia
15%
Latin
America
5%
Canada
2%
Platinum
Vision
At a Glance
Color, Additives & Inks
Packaging
(30%)
Industrial
(15%)
Wire & Cable
(10%)
Textiles
(9%)
Transportation
(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%
20%+
13.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD
2017
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
At a Glance
Specialty Engineered Materials
2016
Revenue:
$0.6 Billion
United
States
51%
Europe
27%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
Key End Markets
(% of revenue)
Consumer
(19%)
Transportation
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
(15%)
Wire & Cable
(15%)
Healthcare
(11%)
20POLYONE CORPORATION
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
11.4%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD
2017
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
11.1%
At a Glance
Performance Products & Solutions
2016
Revenue:
$0.7 Billion
United
States
78%
Canada
16%
Latin
America
4%
Asia
2%
Platinum
Vision
Key End Markets
(% of revenue)
Building & Construction
(30%)
Transportation
(18%)
Wire & Cable
(16%)
Industrial
(16%)
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4%
36%
2006 2016
At a Glance
Distribution
2016
Revenue:
$1.1 Billion
Key
Suppliers
ROIC
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15% Appliance
6%
E & E
5%
B & C
4%
Packaging
4%
W & C
2%
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
2017
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
*After-Tax ROIC
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Target End Markets &
Application Examples
23POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Thermally Conductive Technologies
Chemical Resistant Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
24POLYONE CORPORATION
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
25POLYONE CORPORATION
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
26POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composite Components
27POLYONE CORPORATION
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
28POLYONE CORPORATION
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
29POLYONE CORPORATION
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
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
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/resources/POL%2520BofA%2520Basic%2520Materials%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252012%252011%25202013.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
All time high of
$34.47
December 9th, 2013
• 16 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has increased
63% versus 27% growth in the
S&P
• More than six fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.3b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
60%
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
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Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
9%
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
9%
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
63%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015
%
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In
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 YTD 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
44.0%
2006 Q3 2013
$20.3
$46.6
2006 TTM
Q3'13
14.3%
31.0%
2006 Q3 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
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Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.00
$0.28
$0.36
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted EPS
$51.8
$72.4
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
40%
$31.7
$55.3
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
Q3 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 29% over
prior year
• Adjusted Operating Income
expanded 40% versus Q3 2012
• Specialty operating income up
74%
• Revenue increases 43% versus Q3
2012
29%
74%
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Significant Debt Maturities
Other Debt
Total Debt at 9/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2013
($ millions)
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Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13
$ 965
22
$ 987
323
$ 664
$ 323
308
$631
*TTM 9/30/2013
Cash Balance = $323M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased 3.8M
shares YTD in
2013
• 16.2 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
• Repurchased $45
million, par value,
of higher coupon
bonds YTD
Share/Bond
Repurchase
• Announced a
33% increase in
quarterly dividend
on Dec 2, 2013;
our third dividend
increase
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• North American
manufacturing
alignment
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Acquisitions
*TTM 9/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Why Invest In PolyOne?