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Newlin
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Today’s Objectives
• Clear understanding of our mix
improvement strategy
• Instill confidence in PolyOne as a
growth companygrowth company
• Provide exposure and build relationships
with our exceptional management team
Unveiling of 2015 Performance Targets
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• Geon and M.A.
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
Innovation and services provide differentiation and
competitive advantage
• Favorable megatrends align with PolyOne strengths
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
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Positioned for Earnings Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
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