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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
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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
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P O L Y O N E P O S T P P & S D I V E S T M E N T
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
17%
Healthcare
16%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
13%
Consumer
13%
Wire & Cable
8%
Building &
Construction
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
4%
Color
Additives &
Inks 35%
Distribution
43%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
22%
United States
53% Europe 19%
Asia
12%
Canada
5%
Latin
America
11%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
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
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9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
2006 2018
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks 1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
**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
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
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
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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
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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
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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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
$109M
2014 2018
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
15%
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
12%
35%
2006 2018
$20
$56
2006 2018
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
5
8
2
3
3
3
44 0
1
4
5
1
1
3
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 10 5 17 5 10 47
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,767 $315 $766 $2,848
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
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
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
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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
18
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
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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
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
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71%
16%
12%
1%
2018PF Sales by Market
Fiber Optics
Industrial
Oil & Gas
Consumer
Estimated 2019 Sales:
$100M
• Abrasion
resistance
• Adhesion
enhancement
• Anti-microbial
• Chemical
resistance
• Color
• Conductivity
• Fire retardant
• Glow-in-the-
dark
• Process
enhancement
• UV inhibitor
• Water
swellable
• Water
repellency
• Entangling
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Twisting
• Winding
• Braiding
• Stranding
High Performance
Fiber and Polymers
Suppliers
Customer
Value
Coating
Technology
Processing
Technology
Fiber-Line
Bare and Coated
Fiber and
Composite Rod
Customers
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
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
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1.
Cable jacket/sheath– Made of
PE or PVC
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
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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
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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
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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
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
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
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
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2014
2015
47
0
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2014
2017
0
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2014
2018
0
67
220
147
2018 141
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 L A B S
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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
2014 2018
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
2014 2018
$4M
$80M
2014 2018
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2014 2018
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
M O N T H M O N T H
M O N T H M O N T H
M O N T H M O N T H
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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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
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Packaging
28%
Industrial
14%
Textiles
13%
Wire & Cable
11%
Building & Construction
10%
Transportation
8%
Consumer
8%
Healthcare
5%
Appliances
2%
Electrical &
Electronic 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 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
2005 2009 2013 2018
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Europe
35%
United
States
45%
Asia
14%
Canada
1%
Mexico
3%
South
America
2%
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
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Consumer
21%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
13%Healthcare
9%
Industrial
9%
Packaging
7%
Appliance
3%
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
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 8 R E V E N U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2005 2009 2013 2018
Europe
28%
United
States
46%
Asia
24%
Canada
2%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
Construction
28%
Industrial
18%
Transportation
17%
Wire & Cable
16%Consumer
7%
Appliance
6%
Packaging
4%
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Asia
2%
United
States
78%
Mexico
5%
Canada
15%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2005 2009 2013 2018
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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
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Healthcare
27%
Transportation
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
12%
Appliance
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Building &
Construction
5%
Packaging
3%
Wire & Cable
2%
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
5.6%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
2005 2009 2013 2018
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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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
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Performance
Additives
15%
PVC
11%
Pigments
9%
Polyethylene
8%
Plasticizers
7%
Polypropylene
7%
TiO2
6%
Nylon
5%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
Other Raw
Materials
27%
$1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude Distribution 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
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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
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 shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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Origins
In its purest sense, the circular economy’s origin is Mother Nature.
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to a lack of sorting and processing technology currently available, for example, most
recycled plastics are reprocessed and downcycled into lower-value materials like
carpet fibers; only 2% are recycled into products with a similar value to the original
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• 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;
• Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Demand for our products and services;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
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• 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;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;and
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Prior Year
14
Q4 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
PY
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
$790
$719
2022 2023
$107
$114
2022 2023
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
$0.42
$0.52
2022 2023
Adjusted EPS
(in millions)
- 9% + 7% + 24%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
15
Q4 2023 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
16
CAI
$491
$459
Sales
(in millions)
$70
$84
EBITDA
SEM
$301
$260
Sales
$55
$49
EBITDA
- 7% - 14%+20% - 11%
2022 2023
(in millions)
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
17
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 11
Deflation 14
SEM:
Price / Mix 4
Deflation 9
Net Price Benefit 38
Cost Reductions 13
Wage Inflation (8)
Other (2)
Q4 2023 $114
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q4 2022 $ 107
Demand (34) • Demand was down, but less than in previous
quarters, due to slowing pace of destocking
• Positive net price benefit:
o CAI – Pricing flat with favorable mix from
uptick in packaging and consumer end
markets and raw material deflation
o SEM - Pricing flat with favorable mix from
Composites and raw material deflation
• Cost reductions primarily driven by reduced
administrative costs and cost synergies
2 0 2 4 G U I D A N C E
2024 GUIDANCE
Full Year 2024 Guidance
Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million
Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65
Interest Expense $105 to $110 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million
19
Q1 Adjusted EPS of $0.68
A P P E N D I X
21
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
13%
TiO2
9%
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
5%
Polypropylene
4%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
4%
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RA W MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
EMEA
36%
Asia
18%
Latin America
5%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
19%
Packaging
23%Industrial
16%
Building and
Construction
9%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
5%
Defense
7%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
Transportation
10%
Healthcare
7%
23
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2 0 2 3 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 0 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
34%
EMEA
37%
Asia
21%
Latin America
8%
END MARKET REGION
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Packaging
34%
Consumer
21%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
15%
Transportation
9%
Building &
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2 0 2 3 R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 1 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
52%
EMEA
35%
Asia
13%
25
Packaging
5%
Consumer
16%
Healthcare
6%Industrial
16%
Transportation
12%
Telecommunications
9%
Energy
10% Defense
18%
Building &
Construction
8%
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
Packaging
32%
Consumer
26%
Healthcare
9%
Industrial
13%
Building &
Construction
6%
Telecommunications
2%
Energy
2% Defense
1%
Asia
(18% of sales)
Transportation
9%
2 0 2 3 AV I E N T R E G I O N A L S A L E S
Packaging
25%
Consumer
13%
Healthcare
5%
Industrial
18%
Building &
Construction
9%
Energy
5%
Defense
8%
EMEA
(36% of sales)Transportation
13%
Packaging
13%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
10%
Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
12%
Energy
6%
Defense
8%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
Transportation
9%
Packaging
59%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
2%
Industrial
8%
Building &
Construction
4%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
Transportation
5%
Telecommunications
4%
Telecommunications
4%
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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/resources/AVNT Fermium Conference - May 2023 w NonGAAP Recs.pdf
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.
F X )
-10%
-11%
-3%
-12%
14
US & Canada
Latin America
EMEA
Asia
Avient ex.
FX -11%
FX -3%
Total Avient -14%
YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results
• Aging infrastructure driving need for greater
technological advancements and upgrades
• Increased focus on strength and capacity
of electrical grid plays into further adoption
of composites into the market
Where Avient Wins:
UV, weather-resistance, customized
capabilities
Best-in-class customer responsiveness
Local high-quality manufacturing,
unparalleled breadth of portfolio
Expanding position in insulators, utility
poles, crossarms, and wind energy
Avient Confidential 15
ENERGY
15
• Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning,
Commscope continue to drive industry toward
innovation
• $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to
increase cable deployments; well-positioned to
capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and
“last mile” buildout
Where Avient Wins:
Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables
faster, safer, more reliable connections
Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of
portfolio
Expanding position in insulation for wire
jacketing, 5G buildout
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Source: U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
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.
FX -11%
FX -3%
Total Avient -14%
YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results
• Aging infrastructure driving need for greater
technological advancements and upgrades
• Increased focus on strength and capacity
of electrical grid plays into further adoption
of composites into the market
Where Avient Wins:
UV, weather-resistance, customized
capabilities
Best-in-class customer responsiveness
Local high-quality manufacturing,
unparalleled breadth of portfolio
Expanding position in insulators, utility
poles, crossarms, and wind energy
Avient Confidential 11
ENERGY
11
• Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning,
Commscope continue to drive industry toward
innovation
• $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to
increase cable deployments; well-positioned to
capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and
“last mile” buildout
Where Avient Wins:
Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables
faster, safer, more reliable connections
Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of
portfolio
Expanding position in insulation for wire
jacketing, 5G buildout
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Source: U.S.
vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032
Where Avient Wins:
Lightweight panels that establish both
strength and stiffness resulting in
decreased energy usage, lower emissions
Long-lasting Color applications to resist
UV exposure, temperature fluctuations
and exceed the stylistic requirements of
global automakers
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$130
$530
Q2 FY
$0.60
$2.40
Q2 FY
2023 GUIDANCE
15
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
Q2 FY
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CA SH FLOW / LEV ER AGE
16
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRI VERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
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Sustainable
Solutions
32%
Asia / LATAM
15%
Composites
8%
Healthcare
6%
Other (GDP
Growth)
39%
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• The company will be
conducting an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainability solutions portfolio
Avient Confidential 18
SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
18
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
SUSTA INAB ILITY F OR A BETTER TOMOR ROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
($ in millions)
Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
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*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
$1,175M
Lightweighting
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human Health & Safety
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
SUSTA INAB ILITY NEEDS BY M ARKET
B&C
• Eco-Conscious
• Carbon footprint
• Resource
conservation
Healthcare
• Carbon footprint
• Bio based content
• Eco-Conscious
Automotive
• Light weighting
• Recycled Content
• VOC reduction
Consumer
• Recycle Solutions
• Light weighting
• Carbon Footprint
Packaging
• Recycle Solutions
• Light weighting
• Food waste
reduction
Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals
Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation
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I NV ESTI NG
I N INNOVATI ON
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O
21
A P P E N D I X
24
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
12%
TiO2
10%
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
11%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
• Cost inflation
decelerating,
particularly for
hydrocarbon-based
raw materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
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%
26
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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%
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
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
END MARKET
US & Canada
52%
EMEA
35%
Asia
13%
REGION
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Packaging
5%
Consumer
19%
Healthcare
8%Industrial
16%
Transportation
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Energy
9% Defense
15%
Building &
Construction
8%
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
B Y E N D M A R K E T
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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PEER COMPARISONS
AV I E N T I S A S SE T L I G H T
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
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Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
News Release - AVNT-2023.12.31-News Release
1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Avient Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
• Fourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS of $0.30 and $0.83 compared to $(0.19) and
$0.90 from continuing operations in the prior year
• Fourth quarter and full year adjusted EPS of $0.52 and $2.36 exceeds guidance of $0.47
and $2.30 as a result of favorable sales as well as lower net interest expense
• Fourth quarter adjusted EPS increased 24% over the prior year pro forma adjusted EPS
primarily driven by improved margins from positive portfolio mix, raw material deflation
and cost reduction actions
• 2024 full year adjusted EPS expected to range from $2.40 to $2.65 as destocking comes
to an end and underlying demand starts to improve
CLEVELAND – February 14, 2024 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of
specialized and sustainable materials solutions, today announced its fourth quarter and full year
results for 2023.
Eastern Time on February 14, 2024.
Webcast Details
Avient will host a webcast on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/AVNT January IR Presentation_w Non-Gaap Recs.pdf
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, any recessionary conditions, and terrorism or hostilities
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
GUIDANCE
$800
$754
Guidance Actual
$128
$123
Guidance Actual
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
$0.56 $0.57
Guidance Actual
Adjusted EPS
(in millions)
13
• Demand impacted by destocking
and cautious customer sentiment
• Positive net price benefit:
o CAI - Pricing flat and raw
material deflation
o SEM - Pricing flat with
unfavorable mix related to
healthcare, more than offset
with raw material deflation
• Cost reductions driven by Clariant
synergies and reduced
administrative costs
Q3 EBITDA BRIDGE
($ millions)
CAI:
Price / Mix -)
Deflation 22)
SEM:
Price / Mix (6)
Deflation 13)
Net Price Benefit 29)
Cost Reductions 13)
Wage Inflation (8)
FX 1)
Q3 2023 Actual $ 123)
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q3 2022 Pro Forma $ 137)
Demand (49)
14
2 0 2 3 G U I D A N C E
Q4 2023 GUIDANCE VS.
Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31.
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EV / 2023E EBITDA
6.5
8.5
11.0 10.8
16.1 15.5
14.1 14.0
10.3
21.0
19.0
14.3
12.1 11.8 11.7 11.5
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A P P E N D I X
30
Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
12%
TiO2
10%
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
11%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
RA W MATERIAL BASKET
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%
32
(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
33
Packaging
34%
Consumer
21%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
15%
Transportation
8%
Building &
Construction
11%
Telecommunications
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & 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%
34
Packaging
5%
Consumer
19%
Healthcare
8%Industrial
16%
Transportation
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Energy
9% Defense
15%
Building &
Construction
8%
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
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%
35
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.