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W H AT W E D O : W E A R E A F O R M U L ATO R
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
6
N O V E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 3
W E B C A S T
P R E S E N T AT I O N
Complementary technologies and
customer relationships offer opportunity to
advance commercial strategy
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight
and high performance applications
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
FIRST YEAR
8
Composites comprises over half of
Specialty Engineered Materials,
compared to 9% in 2016
Proven history of success in areas
such as outdoor high performance,
defense and sustainable solutions
Composites
44%
56%
2023E
Sales
Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture
Talented, passionate, and
creative associates drive
continued integration success
and allow two cultures to come
together as one Avient
Lightweight Protective Laminates:
PROJECTILE PROTECTION
Dyneema® Fiber Solutions
Cushioning + Fit + Comfort:
LONG-TERM WEAR
reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting:
SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS
Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials
Durability + Lubricity:
HELMET LATCHES
Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers
Color Consistency and Weatherability
CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS
Avient Color and Additive Solutions
Antennae Performance
FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
C R O S S S E L L I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Wired Connections
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations9
10
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
C R O S S S E L L I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S
10
Q 3 P E R F O R M A N C E
15.4%
16.3%
2022 PF 2023
Results vs.
PRIOR YEAR
$790
$710
2022 2023
$107
$112
2022 2023
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
$0.42
$0.47
2022 PF 2023
Adjusted EPS
(in millions)
- 10% + 5% + 12%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
16
$112
$500
Q4 FY
$0.47
$2.30
Q4 FY
Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE
$710
$3,130
Q4 FY
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
17
(in millions) (in millions)
Guidance: Free Cash Flow
$180 $180
Prior Guidance Guidance
FREE CASH FLOW & INCREASED DIVIDEND
13th Consecutive Dividend Increase
0.16
0.26
0.42
0.58
0.79
0.85
0.99
1.03
2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2024
18
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y D AY
R E C A P
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVERLONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
Other
(GDP Growth)
Total Company Revenue
Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Composites 8–10%
Healthcare 8–10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 0–2%
Avient 6%
20
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
8-12%
Long Term
Growth
50
90
2022 2030
Medical Plastics
Market Size
(in $Billions)
2020 2030
Recycled
Plastics
Virgin
Plastics
Growing Demand
for Recycled
Content
Avient Sustainable
Solutions
18
46
2023 2032
Global Offshore Annual
Wind Installations
(in Gigawatts)
Sources: McKinsey, Bloomberg, Grand View Research
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE
LONG-TERM GROWTH
21
• Transformative acquisitions
combined with divestitures of
more cyclical businesses have
improved margins over 400 bps
since 2018
• 20% long-term margin goal to
be driven by key growth drivers,
with sustainable solutions
playing a meaningful role
5.4%
11.5%
16.0%
2006 2018 2023E Recovery Growth
Drivers
Strategic
Objective
20%+
+1%+
+3%+
ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
22
• 6% annualized long-term sales growth leveraging
sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare, and
emerging regions
• Expand EBITDA margins to 20%
• Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of
10% and 15%
• Maintain asset-light, 80% free cash flow conversion
profile and be valued as a specialty formulator
• Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture
CRE AT ING A WORL D-CL AS S
S US TAINABL E ORGANIZ AT ION
23
PEER COMPARISONS
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of December 29, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,130 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
26
3.5
1.8
2.7
3.1 3.3
3.7
3.0
3.7
4.7 4.8
6.8 6.8
8.7
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FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of December 29, 2023
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
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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
0.56
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 6
• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
PolyOne Corporation 7
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
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
19%
Asia
11%
Latin
America
11%
Canada
5%
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
PolyOne Corporation 8
$1.69
$1.51
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 10
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F 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
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business
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 11
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 12
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
33
2014 2019
Inside sellers
$11M
$87M
2014 2019
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 13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
R E V E N U E F R O M S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 14
2016 2017 2018 2019
Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability
Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content
Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M 14% Total Annual Growth
9% Organic Annual Growth
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 15
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
15%
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
12%
37%
2006 2019
$20
$51
2006 2019
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 16
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 17
C O M P O S I T E M A T E R I A L S
Glass
Carbon Aramid
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
PolymersFibers
PolyOne Corporation 18
Focused End Markets
• Wire & Cable / Electrical
• Consumer
• Transportation
• Industrial
C O M P O S I T E S P O R T F O L I O
D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
PolyOne Corporation 19
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
PolyOne Corporation 20
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 21
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 22
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 23
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!
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of
Clariant Masterbatch business
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to
continue for years
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic
growth
S E R V I C E :
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 40
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 41
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2014
2015
47
0
86
2016
2019
125
169
412
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2014
2017
0
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2014
2019
0
67
247
147
2019 134
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
PolyOne Corporation 42
Computer
Aided
Engineering
Design
Strategy
3
15
2014 2019
Designers &
Engineers
$0
$15M
2014 2019
$4M
$87M
2014 2019
Opportunity funnel Total Revenue
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 43
Customer Engagements
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2014 2019
2 210
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 44
S E G M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
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 45
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Packaging
31%
Industrial
14%
Textiles
13%
Wire &
Cable
10%
Building & Construction
9%
Consumer
8%
Transportation
7%
Healthcare
5%
Appliances
2%
Electrical & Electronics
1%
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 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
PolyOne Corporation 46
Europe
34%
United
States
44%
Asia
15%
Canada
1%
Mexico
3%
South
America
3%
$4
$25
$104
$147
2005 2009 2013 2019
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
14.7%
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
PolyOne Corporation 47
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Wire & Cable
15%
Telecommunications
(FOC)
13%
Consumer
19%
Electrical & Electronics
12%
Healthcare
9%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
6%
Appliance
2%
Building &
Construction
2%
Transportation
14%
Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling
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 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N
PolyOne Corporation 48
Europe
27%
United
States
54%
Asia
17%
Canada
2%
$21
$57
$87
2005 2009 2013 2019
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.6%
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
PolyOne Corporation 49
Healthcare
28%
Transportation
23%
Industrial
19%
Consumer
12%
Appliance
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Building &
Construction
4%
Packaging
2%
Wire & Cable
1%
Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
$25
$63
$75
2005 2009 2013 2019
$20
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
PolyOne Corporation 50
Performance
Additives
15%
Polyethylene
13%
Pigments
9%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer 7%
Nylon
7%
TiO2
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Dyestuffs
4%
Plasticizers
3%
Other Raw
Materials
31%
$900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
PolyOne Corporation 51
Thermally Conductive
Technologies
Chemical Resistant
Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Technologies
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
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
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
Oxygen Scavenger
Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Technologies
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Technologies
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products stand
up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
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Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference
Forward Looking Statements
USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES
Vision
Safety First
Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion
Slide Number 8
Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth
Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth
The Evolving Customer Relationship
Slide Number 12
Aligning with trends for Growth
Revenue from Sustainable Solutions
Innovation
3 Horizons of Development
Innovation Spotlight: Composites
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS
PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables
Fiber optical growth drivers
Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy
Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook
Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance
Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation
Transformation Headlines
Fit with Four Pillar Strategy
End Market Transformation
End Market Transformation
Complementary Geographic Presence
Slide Number 31
PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business
Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty
Transaction overview
Significant Synergy Opportunities
Attractive Financing Structure
Slide Number 37
Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Together, we can
elevate the driving experience, surpass expectations,
and shape the future of automotive aftermarket
components.
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trail or attempting a new trick on the slopes—drives them to new heights.
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business, and generally aligns with International Labor Organization (ILO) standards .
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Business Number:
898451794
Mailing Address:
Delivery Mode: GeneralDelivery
Address Line 1: 17 Tideman Drive
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: Orangeville Ontario L9W3K3
Country: Canada
Facility Name:
Orangeville Plasticizer
NAICS Code:
326198
NPRI ID:
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Physical Address:
Address Line 1: 15 Tideman Drive
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: Orangeville Ontario L9W3K3
Country: Canada
Latitude: 43.9133
Longitude: 80.1158
Contact Type
Technical Contact, Company Coordinator, Public Contact, Person who coordinated the
preparation of the Toxics Reduction Plan
Name:
Brian Greer
Position:
EHS Manager
Telephone:
5192150535
Email:
brian.greer@polyone.com
Contact Type
Certifying Official
Name:
Darryl Chartrand
Position:
Senior Air Quality Technologist
Telephone:
4164999000
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Strategy and Execution Drive Results
90%
$22
$24
PolyOne
Stock Price
50%
70%
$18
$20
$22
S&P 500 (relative performance)
30%
$12
$14
$16
S&P 500 (relative performance)
‐10%
10%
$6
$8
$10
50%
‐30%
$0
$2
$4
$
|
‐50%$0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of SpecializedThe World s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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Spartech – Compelling Strategic Rationale
• Spartech expands PolyOne’s specialty portfolio with adjacent
technologies in attractive end markets
Bolt on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion as only Bolt‐on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion, as only
6% of Spartech’s revenues are outside of North America
• PolyOne has a proven management team with a track record of
transformational success
• Preliminary synergy estimated at $65 million run rate by end of
3year 3
Significant opportunity to expand profitability by leveraging
PolyOne’s four pillar strategy
• Substantial potential share price appreciation for all
shareholders
f f ll / $ Accretive to EPS in first full year post‐acquisition / $0.50 once
synergies realized
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Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne Transformation
100%
2015
Target
80%
In
co
m
e*
65 – 75%40%
60%
f O
pe
ra
ti
ng
34%
43% 45%
65 75%
20%
%
o
f
2%0%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2015
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M Target
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
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Proof of Performance
2007 2012 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are”
“Where we
Where we were Where we are
expect to be"
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 9.1% 12 – 16%
PP&S 6.1% 9.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 3.0% 6.4% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income 20% 45% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* ( ft t ) 7% 11% 15%3) ROIC* (after‐tax) 7% 11% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth** N/A 4 yr CAGR = 55%
Double Digit
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
**4 yr EPS CAGR calculated using 2012 adjusted EPS vs 2008 adjusted EPS
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Proof of Performance
Spartech Opportunity
Intermediate
PolyOne Spartech Opportunity
2006 2012 Today Goal
“Where we
were”
“Where we
are”
“Where
Spartech is”*
“Where we
can go”were are Spartech is can go
Specialty
Operating
Margin
1.5% 9.1% 2.2% 8.0% – 10.0%
Margin
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*Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 ended November 3, 2012
At a Glance
PolyOne
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3% Distribution
2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion*
United
States
70%
14% 5%
PP&S
20%Specialty
57%
23%
70%
Appliance
5%
Building & HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
2%
1.02
1.20
$1.20
$1.40
ha
re
End Markets* EPS Growth
g
Construction
14%
Wire & Cable
8%
Consumer
8%
Packaging
17%
Industrial
11%
Misc.
6%
9%
0.27
0 21
0.79
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
A
dj
us
te
d
Ea
rn
in
gs
P
er
S
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
0.12
0.21 0.13
$0.00
$0.20
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
At a Glance
Specialty
U it d
2012 Revenues: $2.4 Billion* Solutions
United
States
59%
Europe
23%
Asia
Canada
4%
Asia
9%
Latin
America
5%
Appliance
4%
Building &
C t ti
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
16%
Textiles
2%
%
o
f S
al
es
12-16%
End Markets* Expanding Profits
Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
Packaging
23%
Industrial
7%
Misc.
15%
1.5%
3.2%
4.3%
5.3%
8.4%
9.1%
O
pe
ra
ti
ng
In
co
m
e
%
8.0%
Electronics
4%
Consumer
6%
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015
O
Target* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
United States
2012 Revenues: $0.85 Billion* Solutions
84%
Europe
2%
Canada
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliance
4% Building & Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
Sign & Advertising
3%
Recreation & Leisure
2%
Pool & Spa
1%
Distribution &
Thermoform
8%
Textiles
2% Operating Income % of Sales
2012 Revenue by Industry Segment* Expanding Profits**
Wire & Cable
7%
Electrical & Electronics
4%
Consumer
6%
Packaging
23%Industrial
7%
Transportation
16%
3%
2.2%
8 ‐ 10%
7%
Misc.
1%
HealthCare
5%
2012 2015
Target
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*Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE)
**Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12
Positioned for Earnings Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our
strategy and execution are workinggy g
• Megatrends align with our strengths
• Innovation and services provide differentiation
and competitive advantage
• Strong and proven management team driving
growth and performancegrowth and performance
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
$2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
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Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated
and presented in accordance with U.S.