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Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
M A R C H 2 0 1 8
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
PolyOne Corporation 5
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
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76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*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
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2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*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
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
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
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
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
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
SEGMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
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C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
Electrical &
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 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
16.0%
18.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
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32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
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
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
20%
19%
Electrical &
13%
Building &
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 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$78
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.5%
28%
48%
22%
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
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
15%Appliance
Electrical &
1%
Mexico
77%
Latin
America
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 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
16.0%
0
100
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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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23% Healthcare
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
6.3%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin
2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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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
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
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
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
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
High flame retardancy to
meet strict UL standards
Greater processing and
design flexibility
Specialized additives
provide long term color
stability
Diffusive lens materials
improve light dispersion
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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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 common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M
LEADING PACKAGING
FILM SUPPLIER
• Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up
• Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency
• More sustainable manufacturing process
• Regulatory compliance
HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid
AVIENT SOLUTION
• Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity
with low let down ratio
• Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and
die build up
• Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for
longer production runs, reduced energy consumption
and less waste
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HINGE
MANUFACTURER
S P E C I A L T Y F U R N I T U R E
F I T T I N G
• High dimensional stability
• Low slip effect
• No squeaking noises
• Very low wear properties
• High process stability
• Provided high quality solutions for mass
production with high processing performance
• Met customer’s tribological requirements over the
entire product life cycle of more than 20 years
• Customized tailor-made solutions for specific
applications that are constantly being adapted to
new requirements
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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CAR COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER
A C O U S T I C A N D T H E R M A L
M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S
• High rPET content without loss of tenacity
• High volume production
• Color options
• Offered a chain extender that supports
stable spinning and maintains fiber tenacity
to help achieve targeted rPET content
• Provided technical support for production
scale-up
• Proposed different color concentrates
suitable for application and polymer grade
Cesa™ Fiber Additives – chain extenders for
recycled polyester (rPET)
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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TRANSPORTATION
OEM
A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E
T R U N K L I D & B A S E
• Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass
fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues
• Black with an easy-to-paint surface
• UV resistant
• Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative
material with excellent balance of physical
properties and durability
• Achieved comparable performance while
improving paintability
• Quickly provided samples and offered on-site
application development and technical
support at molding trials
Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced
Nylon 6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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LEADING HOUSEHOLD
GOODS MANUFACTURER
L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T
B O T T L E
• Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help
meet state minimum standards
• Improve color consistency to achieve global brand
harmony and enhance on-shelf presence
• Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight,
meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR
content regulations
• Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30%
while increasing opacity, and removed colorant
from middle layer
• Delivered improved color consistency
• Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution
• Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter
locations
OnColor™ Polymer Colorants –
Super Concentrated Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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PACKAGING
CONVERTER
R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S
• Provided the only reheat additive with APR
Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition
• Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative
impact to performance or aesthetics
• Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to
improve cycle times and reduce energy usage
• Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at
multiple locations and provided technical support
nationally
ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC
WHY AVIENT?
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PTFE Wire insulation
TUBING
MANUFACTURER
P T F E C A T H E T E R T U B I N G
• Food contact compliance
• Avoid contamination risks resulting from dry pigments
• Powder paste extrusion process
• High quality dispersion
• Availability of custom color options
• Supplied pigments with FDA clearance
• Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to
achieve high-quality dispersion
• Provided a technology based on high-quality
pigments and ready-to-use formulations
• Offered a standard liquid pigment portfolio in a
wide range of shades with color-matching
capabilities
• Improved manufacturing process stability and
efficiency
Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed
Pigment Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?