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PolyOne 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 – 2015 2016 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 $1.96
• 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
• 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 5
25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
Note: 2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2% 5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5%
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
End Markets
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
United States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliances
4%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
29%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
51%
$1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.3% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.8% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
25 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 10
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Packaging
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 2015
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
2006 2015
Adjusted
Gross Margin ($M)
+138%
Investing to Drive Growth
Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
16.2%
9.7%
2006 2015
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
52% of associates trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Commitment to Operational Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q4 2015
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.1x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2015
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
1.0 million shares in
Q4 2015
Repurchased 15.8
million shares since
early 2013
4.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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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
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
PolyOne Corporation 32
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
PolyOne Corporation 33
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
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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PolyOne Corporation 36
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%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 37
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 38
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%
2005 2009 2013 2018
PolyOne Corporation 39
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
PolyOne Corporation 40
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
PolyOne Corporation 41
$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
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
PolyOne Corporation 42
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%
2005 2009 2013 2018
PolyOne Corporation 43
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 44
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%
2005 2009 2013 2018
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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 45
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 46
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
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
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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9010 CC01082068BG 00016 Cromofix White 8
1021 CC10253439BG PF 391-YE-30 FPVC Masterbatch 6
2003 CC10274055BG PF 274055 OR FPVC Masterbatch 5
3000 CC10253376BG PF 3189-RD-30 FPVC Masterbatch 4–5
3015 CC10255901BG PF 2000-PK-30 FPVC Masterbatch 7–8
4005 CC10255898BG PF 255898 PU FPVC Masterbatch 5
5015 CC10253374BG PF 130-BU-30 FPVC Masterbatch 7–8
6018 CC01088641BG 06B010 Cromofix Green 5–6
7001 CC10255354BG PF 255354 GY FPVC Masterbatch 8
8003 CC01088695BG 07B005 Cromofix Brown 6
9005 CC10252184BG PF 2023-BK-30 BK FPVC Masterbatch 8
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** Other colors available on request
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Nucleating Agents
Colors are used in the medical industry for
brand recognition, the coding of different
pharmaceuticals, or visual appeal.
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We adhere to executive
compensation best
practices
P No excise tax gross-up for “excess parachute payments” under Section 280G
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”) in any new
management continuity agreements or for financial planning benefits.
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default of performance of its obligations towards
Seller and fails to provide adequate assurance of
Buyer’s performance before the date of scheduled
delivery; or (ii) if Seller has reasonable doubts with
respect to Buyer’s performance of its obligations and
Buyer fails to provide to Seller adequate assurance of
Buyer’s performance before the date of scheduled
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mature, or goes into liquidation or any bankruptcy
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Buyer makes any assignment for the benefit of its
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with any law, statute ordinance, regulation, code or
standard (“Laws and Standards”), then Seller may by
notice in writing to Buyer, without prejudice to any of
its other rights: (a) demand return and take
repossession of any delivered Products which have not
been paid for and all costs relating to the recovery of
the Products shall be for the account of Buyer; and/or
(b) suspend its performance or terminate its order
confirmation for pending delivery of Products unless
Buyer makes such payment for Products on a cash in
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Buyer acknowledges that Seller has
furnished to Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include
warnings together with safety and health information
concerning the Product and/or the containers for such
Product.
Buyer shall disseminate such information so
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whom Buyer can reasonably foresee may receive
exposure to such hazards, including, but not limited to,
Buyer’s employees, agents, contractors and
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or administrator is appointed for all or a substantial part
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assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iv) in
case of non-compliance of Buyer with any law, statute
ordinance, regulation, code or standard (“Laws and
Standards”), then Seller may by notice in writing to
Buyer, without prejudice to any of its other rights: (a)
demand return and take repossession of any delivered
Products which have not been paid for and all costs
relating to the recovery of the Products shall be for the
account of Buyer; and/or (b) suspend its performance
or terminate its order confirmation for pending delivery
of Products unless Buyer makes such payment for
Products on a cash in advance basis or provides
adequate assurance of such payment for Products to
Seller.
Buyer
acknowledges that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety
Data Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the Product
and/or the containers for such Product.
Buyer shall
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possible hazards to persons whom Buyer can
reasonably foresee may receive exposure to such
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employees, agents, contractors and customers.
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Coatings)
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can a letter be provided that the
product meets Code of Federal
Regulations requirements for the
intended use?
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Number, and batch number
Does Avient have controlled and monitored
finished good storage conditions to ensure
packaging is able to withstand environmental
extremes and materials are not damaged or
deteriorated?
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