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With complete visibility of performance
and cost parameters across multiple color options, it is
possible to evaluate and select the formulation that best
meets the requirementsof a specific application.
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ColorMatrix Select is part of a package of color focused
design services and resource available from Avient.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
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associates from over 25 diff erent colleges and univ
team in 2019.
From where we’ve
come, to where we are, to where we’re going.
PolyOne’s best days are ahead, and it remains an honor to serve all of our many
stakeholders as Chairman, President and CEO of this great company!
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These factors may include, among others:
business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as
accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the
specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity,
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judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the
Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom
from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the unique
backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including differences in
viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time.
Perform any other duties or responsibilities delegated to the Committee by the Board from
time to time.
The Committee may appoint subcommittees from time to time as needed and may
delegate authority to such subcommittees or to officers of the Company, when
appropriate, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and listing standards.
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Obtain 60% of electricity demand from
renewable sources by 2030, and 100% by 2050.
Deliver cumulative annual revenue
growth from our Sustainable Solutions
portfolio of 8–12%.
It’s how we innovate best for them.
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They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Richardson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Track Record of Accelerated Growth
Total Revenue Adjusted EPS Adjusted EBITDA
$2,061
$2,506
$2,709
$2,861
$3,771
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
($ in millions, except EPS )
$105
$179
$202
$255
$344
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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$0.31
$0.44
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted EPS
$42
$60
$20
$40
$60
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Specialty Operating Income
($ millions)
Q1 2014 Financial Highlights
Growth momentum accelerates
driven by specialty platform
Specialty segments and
Distribution achieve record results
All segments increase operating
income compared to prior year
Revenue grew 25% versus
Q1 2013
+43%
+42%
$57
$79
$30
$60
$90
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
($ millions)
+39%
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
96%
2006 2013
16.2%
10.9%
2006 2013
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5.0%
31.0%
2006 2013
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Three consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management
Program in the chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
95 certified Black Belts
211 certified Green Belts
422 Project Leaders
World’s Best “Start-up
Program” for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*TTM 12/31/2013
** includes US-qualified pension plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
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3.07 3.05
1.81
1.45
1.82
1.54
0.85
3.15
1.17
1.69
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
0.91
PolyOne
Valuation Aspirations
PEG Ratio Comparison
Represents $38 of
share price upside
Avg = 1.96
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Innovating for the Future
Dr.
Patterson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
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Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
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Track Record of Successful Integrations and
Rapid Operating Income Growth
$12
$44
2007 2013
$22
$30
2012 2013
$24
$49
2012 2013
GLS ColorMatrix Spartech
OI in $ millions
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2015 and Beyond
Innovation will drive the next
stage in our remarkable
transformation
Deliver on 2015
goals
Expand Specialty
offerings and
possibilities
Identified as a truly
global, specialty
chemical company
Market Potential Exceeds
$40 Billion
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Driving Toward Premier Profitability
EBIT Margins for top tier
companies
Victrex 42%
Sigma Aldrich
18% FMC
25%
IFF 18%
Eastman 17%
Hexcel 16%
16%
Rockwood
Holdings
Celanese 14%
7% EBIT Margin – 2013
Albemarle 24%
Ecolab 13%
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Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years
• % OP Income from Specialty - 5%
• Market Cap - $500 Million
• Revenue - $2.6 Billion
• Commodity Peers
• Specialty ROS - 1.5%
• % OP Income from Specialty - 62%
• Market Cap - $3.5 Billion
• Revenue - $3.7 Billion
• Specialty ROS - 9.4%
• % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90%
• Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion
• Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion
• Specialty Peers
• Specialty ROS - ≥ 20%
2000 – 2006
2007 – 2013
2014 – 2020
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to: Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, such as Gordon Composites and Polystrand, retain the management teams
of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including
whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery including the recovery of the housing market; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation
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changes in the rate of inflation.
The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Tax adjustments include the net tax expense/benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments
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As such, we ensure that our operations
meet both legal and best-in-class standards.
I draw upon this diversity to make the most informed and best decisions for our company,” he
said.
This training focuses on the importance of being an Inclusive Leader,
introducing the 6 Traits of Top Leaders, as well as Unconscious Bias and Recruiting Best Practices to
ensure all candidates, internal and external, have the best engagement experience.
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Simply choose the system that is best suited to your process and throughput; the state-of-the-art controller units on each model feature simple and intuitive operation panels—so you can begin working with your FlexCart system right away.
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This technique is best used on polyester or polyester-blend materials that require bleed resistance.
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We’re now part of protecting more than one million first responders globally and are ready to support and collaborate on developing the best possible solutions together: for business, people, and the planet.”