https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-fep-colorants
PES/ PSU/ PPSU Colorants: Colorant Chromatics™
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-dual-protection-light-barrier-clear-packaging-chinaplas-2014
Available as a granular masterbatch for injection molding, thermoforming or extrusion, these new additives offer superior performance for most clear polymers, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS).
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-innovation-made-possible-sustainable-fr-solutions-polyone
OnCap™ Nucleating Foaming Agent Additive: essential ingredient for manufacturing coaxial PE cables via gas injection foaming
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-expanded-healthcare-polymer-solutions-medtec-china-2020
Colorant Chromatics white colorants for high temperature polymers such as PPSU, PES, PSU and PEI to enhance aesthetics and performance of medical devices
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Investor%2520Day%25205-18-15.pdf
Garratt
Senior Vice President, President of
Performance Products & Solutions
John Midea
Senior Vice President,
Global Operations & Process
Improvement
Mark Crist
Senior Vice President, President of
PolyOne Distribution
Cathy Dodd
Vice President, Marketing
Chris Murphy
Vice President, Research & Development,
Chief Innovation Officer
Kurt Schuering
Vice President, Global Key Account
Management
The Leaders Behind the Team
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Commodity to Specialty Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014
“Where we were” “Where we are”
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65%
ROIC 5.0% 11.3%
Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37%
Proof of Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
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2005 2008 2010 2013 2014
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PolyOne
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PolyOne Transformation
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
2014 2015 Target
“Where we are” (Est. in 2012)
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 14.7% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions 7.3% 8 – 10%
Performance Products & Solutions 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 65% 65 – 75%
ROIC 11.3% 15%
Adjusted EPS Growth 37% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
• Sold non-core resin assets – EPS dilutive
• Completed acquisition of Spartech
• Housing starts below 1.25 million units
Single family units 30% below expectations
• Longstanding weakness in Europe, and
decline in Euro
Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
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200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
POL S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates
Colorant Chromatics™ PES/PSU/PPSU Concentrates
Colorant Chromatics™ PES/PSU/PPSU Colorants
Colorant Chromatics™ PES/PSU/PPSU Colorants
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
High temperature colorants for PEEK, PEI, PES, PPSU and PSU polymers
OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin
The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Resin technologies utilized in these formulations include a breadth of options including a variety of polyamides, rigid thermoplastic polyurethanes and specialty resin solutions (such as PES, PEI, PEEK).
Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced PES composite reduced weight 40% and met FAA requirements for flammability and survivability
Complēt™ LCF PES formulation delivered lightweighting for an aerospace seat component through metal replacement (replacing aluminum)
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables/home-care-monitors
Avient’s portfolio of healthcare colorants includes standard and customized color solutions for a variety of polymers, from polyolefins, PC, PEBA, ABS, and styrenics to high temperature polysulfone resins.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-feature-specialty-technologies-and-services-healthcare-mdm-west-2023
The portfolio includes the HC8910 and HC8920 series for improved resistance to harsh chemicals and hospital-grade disinfectants over other flame-resistant (FR) polymers such as PC/ABS, PC/PET, and copolyester.