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MONOFILAMENT MANUFACTURER P V D F F I L A M E N T E X T R U S I O N • Reduce or eradicate die build-up • Improve predictive and final part quality • Optimize PVDF extrusion for the desired coefficient of friction (CoF) • Reduce energy consumption • Boosted overall production efficiency by minimizing die build-up through use of a PVDF-specific processing aid • Achieved a flawless surface by reducing friction and improving flow for enhanced final part quality • Controlled extrusion pressure to reduce energy required in processing Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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$0.30 $0.52 2019 PF 2020 Q4 2020 ORGANIC PERFORMANCE 3 Sales $922 $997 2019 PF 2020 +8% Adjusted Operating Income Adjusted EPS $58 $80 2019 PF 2020 +38% +73% • Record 4th quarter sales, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS performance • All segments delivered year-over-year sales and operating income growth, led by consumer and healthcare end markets • Clariant Masterbatch integration synergy capture ahead of schedule: $5 million realized in 2020 ($ in millions except EPS) (1) (1) (1) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Q4 2020 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 4 Sales Operating Income $100 $100 $100 $922 $100 $100 $100 $997 Distribution CAI SEM Total 2019 2020 $178 $272 $490 $191 $305 $526 SEM Distribution CAI 2019PF 2020 +8% +7% +7% +12% $5 $5 $5 $58 $5 $5 $5 $80 Avient CAI SEM Total 2019 PF 2020 $17 $19 $40 $18 $30 $58 Distribution SEM CAI 2019PF 2020 +38% +45% +58% +6% (3) (3) ($ in millions) (1) (2) (1) Total company sales include intercompany sales eliminations (2) Total company reflects adjusted operating income and includes corporate costs (3) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 5 • Completed transformational Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and created new brand name Avient • Increased pro forma adjusted EPS 11% from $1.74 to $1.93 as an essential supplier during the pandemic and due to growth in demand for consumer applications • Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record operating income on gains from composites • Achieved record free cash flow, increased dividend for 10th year in a row and delevered from 3.5x to 2.7x net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA • Culture is everything: Certified as a Great Place to Work® $133 $150 2019PF 2020PF 10% 23%8% 21% 4% 15% 2006 2020PF Healthcare Consumer Packaging Avient Portfolio Transformation 22% 59% CLARIANT MASTERBATCH: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION 6 Clariant MB EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8 9.6 6.5 2019PF 2020PF 2020PF w/ Full Synergies x x x • Acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch significantly expands presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – 13% EBITDA growth as an essential supplier in COVID response and recovery • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.4 billion.
D is t. ) R P M P P G K W R F U L A V Y G C P IF F F M C H X L H U N E M N F O E E C L K R A S C L A S H C E G R A A LB Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 5, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,100M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators.
With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 24 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $510M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 9.5 21.1 13.2 13.2 12.0 12.0 9.7 25.2 23.1 14.7 13.5 12.9 11.0 11.0 11.0 10.2 9.6 9.3 9.3 9.1 8.6 8.3 A vi en t K W R A V Y R P M G C P P P G F U L A L B E C L H X L IF F F M C G R A B N R F O E A S H C E S C L U N V R E M N H U N K R A Median: 11.0xMedian: 12.6x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?
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These investments also consider our global footprint, and we are positioned very well and strategically from a regional perspective. 8 Growth Drivers 2020 Revenue ($ Millions) Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions $ 560 8–12% Healthcare 555 8–10% Composites / 5G 212 10% Growth in Emerging Regions 672 5% Other (GDP growth) 1,784 2–3% Pro Forma Avient $ 3,783 6.5% 2020 PE RF O RM AN CE 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 10 • Completed transformational Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and created new brand name Avient • Increased pro forma adjusted EPS 11% from $1.74 to $1.93 as an essential supplier during the pandemic and due to growth in demand for consumer applications • Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record operating income on gains from composites • Achieved record free cash flow, increased dividend for 10th year in a row and delevered from 3.5x to 2.7x net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA • Culture is everything: Certified as a Great Place to Work® $133 $150 2019PF 2020PF 10% 23%8% 21% 4% 15% 2006 2020PF Healthcare Consumer Packaging Avient Portfolio Transformation 22% 59% CLARIANT MASTERBATCH: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION 11 Clariant MB EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8 9.6 6.5 2019PF 2020PF 2020PF w/ Full Synergies x x x • Acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch significantly expands presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – 13% EBITDA growth as an essential supplier in COVID response and recovery • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.4 billion.
D is t. ) K W R R P M P P G A V Y F U L G C P F M C H X L IF F F O E H U N E C L K R A E M N A S H C E S C L G R A A LB Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of March 12, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,100M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators.
With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 26 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $510M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 11.3 18.6 14.3 13.6 13.3 12.2 10.7 28.8 26.3 23.3 14.6 12.4 11.7 11.6 11.2 11.0 10.6 10.3 9.6 9.1 8.5 7.2 A vi en t K W R A V Y R P M P P G G C P F U L H X L A L B E C L IF F F M C A S H F O E B N R C E G R A E M N S C L U N V R K R A H U N Median: 11.2xMedian: 13.5x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?
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Patterson Chairman, President and CEO INTRODUCTION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 7 PolyOne Corporation 8 H I S T O R I C P A S T I N S P I R E D F U T U R E S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 9 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 10 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y PolyOne Corporation 11 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2017 125 169 216 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S PolyOne Corporation 12 With emphasis on: • Light-weighting • Reducing packaging materials • Improving recyclability • Reducing spread of infection • Facilitating alternative energy solutions Transportation 18% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 12% Packaging 11% Healthcare 11% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 6% Appliance 5% P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S ) OUR PLANET PolyOne Corporation 14 Energy Saving Projects 26 10% REDUCTION 47 11% REDUCTION Waste Reduction Projects 2,557 LSS Projects Executed 202 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2011 2014 2017 202 2008 147 67 0 0 2,557 2008 2017 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 15 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 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 PolyOne Corporation 16 8 $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 PolyOne Corporation 17 2% 65% 2005 2014 $5M $242M + 25% + 33% Specialty OI % of Operating Income C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T PolyOne Corporation 18 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acquisitions Organic Revenue 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 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 R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 19 Increased commercial headcount Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ + 28% + 18% + 23% Total + 10% Organic + 7% 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 PolyOne Corporation 20 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 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 5.0% 14.0% 15.0% 16-17% 2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R A I S I N G T H E B A R R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 21 COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE PolyOne Corporation 22 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S PolyOne Corporation 23 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S PolyOne Corporation 24 Increased commercial headcount + 28% + 18% + 23% Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 25 P O L Y O N E S A L E S F U N N E L +34% 2014 $3.0 billion 2017 $4.0 billion 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 PolyOne Corporation 26 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 PolyOne Corporation 27 3 Horizons of Development Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 15% Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Business Focus Innovation comes from 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 28 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Business Focus New development adjacent to our existing technology base New development beyond our current technology base Development within our current technology 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 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Business Focus 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 29 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 Gordon/Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives New development adjacent to our existing technology base New development beyond our current technology base Development within our current technology base Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Business Focus 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 30 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 Retardant Polymers Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers New development adjacent to our existing technology base New development beyond our current technology base Development within our current technology base I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 31 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 8 5 6 2 1 15 4 10 5 11 4 5 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415 Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415 Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250 Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520 Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140 Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) – – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 12% 38% 2006 2017 $20 $52 2006 2017 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 32 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 PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 2014 2017 Industrial designers $0 $7M 2014 2017 $4M $40M 2014 2017 Opportunity funnel New business revenue 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 PolyOne Corporation 34 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 35 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 2017 2 85 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 PolyOne Corporation 36 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 37 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH 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 21 2014 2017 Inside sellers $11M $88M 2014 2017 Inside sales/digital revenue C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O N S E R V I C E I N S P I R E D F U T U R E 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources 4 focused end-markets aligned with global megatrends 5 strategic innovation platforms 30% increase in IQ Design projects 35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital ≥35% vitality index PolyOne Corporation 38 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 39 SEGMENT REVIEWS POLYONE DISTRIBUTION PolyOne Corporation 40 S C O T T H O R N 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 41 Transportation 23% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 7% Electrical & Electronics 6% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 3% Wire & Cable 2% $20 $25 $63 $73 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% 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 2017 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 42 Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow their brand and value-added solutions 1.2B $ Annual Sales 250 Global Employees 24 Strategic Presence 132 Sales Reps Warehouse Locations 6 Service Centers Dedicated Commercial Team S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y PolyOne Corporation 43 95% on-time delivery Customer/Product Combinations 14,000 Transactions/Month In-Person Customer Visits 6,500 27,000 $ K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S PolyOne Corporation 44 Generating opportunities 37% more sales calls $65M in new revenue from inside sales $400M increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 24% increase in close rate 51% increase in prospecting calls Increased commercial headcount 119 13211 1315 23 2014 Q1 2018 Sales R&D / Technical Marketing + 18% + 53% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 45 Providing differentiated services that meet the needs of the changing customer landscape G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S $4 $65 2014 2017 PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales $ in millions PolyOne Corporation 46 G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S C H A N N E L S Technical Field Sales Key Accounts / Industry Sales Inside Sales Serving a broad spectrum of customers Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and enhance the customer experience N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 47 P O D S A L E S F U N N E L +27% 2014 $1.2 billion 2017 $1.6 billion C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O N S E R V I C E I N S P I R E D F U T U R E 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources >10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and digital with expanded customer touch points 8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class service and technical expertise 6-8% compound annual operating income growth 6-7% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 48 SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation 49 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T 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 50 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer 20% Transportation 19% Electrical & Electronics 15% Wire & Cable 13% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Appliance 4% Building & Construction 3% 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 PolyOne Corporation 51 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 12.1% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2005 2009 2013 2017 Europe 28% United States 48% Asia 22% Canada 2% C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 52 Demand for engineered materials is accelerating Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet the demands of local consumption Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen technologies to meet increasing European standards Adding capacity in strategic markets India Germany China North America Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S PolyOne Corporation 53 K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S PolyOne Corporation 54 Generating opportunities 13% more sales calls 36% increase in customization projects $270M increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 12% reduction in average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 50% improvement in speed of formulation turnaround Increased commercial headcount 133 17335 39 120 147 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales + 30% + 11% + 23% N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 55 S E M S A L E S F U N N E L +43% 2014 $610 million 2017 $880 million L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E PolyOne Corporation 56 Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led an onsite Black Belt project to improve product development cycle times Reduced innovation project cycle times by over 10% and prototyping by 40% 80% increased production resulting in $500k savings 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 PolyOne Corporation 57 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 58 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 PolyOne Corporation 59 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Composites Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 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 PolyOne Corporation 60 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 17 44 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources 0% 20% At Acquisition Goal Operating Margins Test Market Innovation Projects 8 PolyOne Corporation 61 A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S Long-term investments align with key global megatrends Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O N S E R V I C E I N S P I R E D F U T U R E 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources >10% annual increase in customization projects 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing portfolio in 4 focus end markets 20% increase in global capacity 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 14-16% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 62 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS PolyOne Corporation 63 D O N W I S E M A N 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 64 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & Construction 30% Industrial 18% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 15% Appliance 7% Packaging 5% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Asia 2% United States 77% Mexico 5% Canada 16% 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% 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 2017 PolyOne Corporation 65 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S PolyOne Corporation 66 K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S PolyOne Corporation 67 Generating opportunities 25% more sales calls 113% increase in innovation pipeline $240M increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 36% increase in prospecting calls 300 basis point improvement in operating margin Increased commercial headcount 57 66 17 18 37 53 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales + 16% + 43% + 6% N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 68 P P & S S A L E S F U N N E L +40% 2014 $610 million 2017 $850 million L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E PolyOne Corporation 69 Leading Wire & Cable Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led on-site Kaizen process improvements Reduced over 400 labor hours through reorganized work area and floor space Increased manufacturing throughput value $1.4M G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E PolyOne Corporation 70 IQ Design is collaborating with a leading medical device manufacturer to replace metal and provide chemical resistance to solve cracking issues related to intense cleaning requirements H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S PolyOne Corporation 71 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 72 Shift toward less toxic solutions Increased consumer awareness Focus on environmentally friendly solutions New regulatory standards F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M PolyOne Corporation 73 Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Non-Halogen No Dripping Low Smoke Low Toxicity & Corrosiveness H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H ( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e , N o n - H a l o g e n ) Non-Halogen R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y L E D S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 74 Solutions for rigid molded & extruded applications Superior outdoor weather performance Excellent light dispersion qualities Formulated to meet stringent flame-rating regulations Custom design support to meet demand C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O N S E R V I C E I N S P I R E D F U T U R E 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including breakthroughs in healthcare technologies 8-10% compound annual operating income growth 12-14% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 75 COLOR ADDITIVES & INKS PolyOne Corporation 76 M A R K C R I S T 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 77 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 27% Industrial 14% Textiles 12% Building & Construction 10% Wire & Cable 10% Transportation 8% Consumer 7% Healthcare 6% Electrical & Electronics 3% Appliance 3% 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% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 2005 2009 2013 2017 PolyOne Corporation 78 Europe 32% United States 46% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 4% Brazil 2% C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 79 Emerging markets driving strong demand for color and additives Rapid adoption of food and beverage packaging additives Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding Asia-Pacific market Increase commercial investments focused on China, India and Mexico Expand capacity in China and leverage investments in India Recent acquisitions increasing global reach C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S I N N O V A T I O NS E R V I C E S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T I N 3 K E Y A R E A S PolyOne Corporation 80 K E Y C O M M E R C I A L I N V E S T M E N T S PolyOne Corporation 81 Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 30% increase in customized color formulations 106% increase in innovation pipeline $170M increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 20% increase in prospecting calls 9 days or less in design turnaround time: best-in-class Increased commercial investment 301 382 38 43 209 275 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales + 27% + 13% + 32% N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 82 C A I S A L E S F U N N E L +32% 2014 $540 million 2017 $710 million L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 83 Developed inventory management framework to reduce working capital by 20% Printing Equipment and Supply Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and conducted process mapping exercises to identify key improvement opportunities Optimize manufacturing: 45% improvement in assembly process, 25% improvement in cycle time G R O W T H T H R O U G H S E R V I C E I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S PolyOne Corporation 84 B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S Active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle wall Evolving technology for active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle cap Amosorb™ HyGuard™ UV and visible light blocking additive to prevent degradation of product Lactra™ SX Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market PolyOne Corporation 85 S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M F I B E R C O L O R A N T S Eliminate waste water associated with conventional dyeing Help meet sustainability targets for brand owners Enable “uncolored fiber” producers to bypass dyehouse Strategic addressable market >$300M PolyOne Corporation 86 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 PolyOne Corporation 87 Thermoplastic Composites 2011 2015 2018 Acquired ColorMatrix Acquired Magenta Acquired IQAP $10 $45 2014 2017 Revenue from Fiber Color ($ in millions) Invested in development of liquid fiber colorant technology Expanded solid colorant offerings 38 43 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources Innovation Projects 5 PolyOne Corporation 88 I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E Nearly 900 projects identified Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers Fiber Sales Funnel $125M “We are unleashing the power of human potential, all to advance the game.
NIKE Website Sustainability Video PolyOne Corporation 89 C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ PolyOne Corporation 90 REDEFINING COLOR CREATION Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility E N A B L I N G T H E C U S T O M E R Empowers the customer to move at their speed by reducing complexity and simplifying the supply chain. 3D printing.
Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 98 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 335 At Acquisition Today $36 $90 At Acquisition Today 11% 20% At Acquisition Today Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 150% + 900 bps I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 99 Commercial Resources Operating Income (millions) 53 109 At Acquisition Today 187 214 At Acquisition Today 3 12 At Acquisition Today $12 $45 At Acquisition Today $22 $42 At Acquisition Today $2 $4 At Acquisition Today Acquisition #1 (10 years) Acquisition #3 (7 years) Acquisition #2 (9 years) EBITDA Multiple 10.5x 3.0x At Acquisition Today 11.1x 7.6x At Acquisition Today 4.9x 2.8x At Acquisition Today 10% 23% At Acquisition Today 11% 17% At Acquisition Today 21% 30% At Acquisition Today Return on Sales I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 100 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 17 44 65 At Acquisition Today Goal $0 $0 $25 At Acquisition Today Goal 0% 0% 20% At Acquisition Today Goal Advanced Composites I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 101 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 96 100 141 At Acquisition Today Goal $16 $18 $36 At Acquisition Today Goal 11% 12% 18-20% At Acquisition Today Goal Recent Color Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation 102 Average Company Size # of Possibilities Rationale 250 • Local to regional footprint • Niche technology focus • Concentrated customer base $50M–$200M 150 • Regional to global footprint • 1–3 specialty technologies • Diversified customer base >$200M 30 • Global footprint with local service • Diverse specialty technologies • Highly diversified customer & market portfolio S T R O N G P I P E L I N E D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T S U M M A R Y PolyOne Corporation 103 Proven track record with specialty acquisitions using invest-to-grow strategy Our approach to integration differentiates PolyOne in a competitive M&A market Trusted brand and reputation Buyer of choice Robust pipeline with a range of opportunities that fit our strategy FINANCIAL REVIEW B R A D R I C H A R D S O N PolyOne Corporation 104 PolyOne Corporation 105 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S 8 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS PolyOne Corporation 106 S T R A T E G I C C A S H D E P L O Y M E N T ORGANIC GROWTH Investing in R&D and capacity 11 Maintenance 40% Strategic Growth Investments 60% Capital Expenditures M&A OPPORTUNITIES Continued pursuit of strategic bolt on acquisitions that expand specialty offerings 2 SHAREHOLDER RETURN Dividends and share buybacks3 Over $400 million M&A Spending Since 2014 $809 million Share Repurchases 2011-Q1 2018 60% Increase in annual dividend over next three years 2011 2013 2015 2017 2006 2017 “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E E X P A N D I N G M A R G I N S & R O I C PolyOne Corporation 107 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 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 R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 108 Increased commercial headcount Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ + 28% + 18% + 23% Total + 10% Organic + 7% 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 PolyOne Corporation 109 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 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 6.3% 14.0% 15.0% 16-17% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 110 R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N 6.3% 14.0% 15.0% 16-17% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations PolyOne Corporation 111 $570 $1,650 $1,750 $2,000 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations ROIC Invested Capital ($ in millions) Improving ROIC + Expanding Invested Capital = Outperforming the Market CONCLUSION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 112 1 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Colorant Chromatics Brochure_2024.pdf
X-RAY OPAQUE COMPOUNDS Colorant Chromatics X-Ray Opaque functional compounds contain various fillers such as barium sulfate and bismuthtrioxide that are visible upon exposure to X-Ray (radiopaque).
FP compounds for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP compounds for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK Colorant Chromatics specialty compounds offer property enhancements such as: • Mechanical strength • Static dissipation • X-ray opacity • Electrical performance • Low dielectric performance • Mold release • Laser marking • Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants (biocompatible) ADDITIVE CONCENTRATE FORMULATIONS Colorant Chromatics additive solutions can provide your solutions with additional functionality such as: • Improved lubricity • Lightweighting through foaming, by both physical and chemical foaming • Heat reduction through �SiteCool™ infra-red absorption technologies for roofing applications • Laser marking solutions or other added value properties NON-PFAS MOLD RELEASE ADDITIVES Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ is a non-PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive developed to boost production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-therma-tech-automotive-plate-heat-exchanger-1.pdf
© 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURER P L A T E H E A T E X C H A N G E R • High thermal conductivity • Very good flow rate for thin walls • Chemical resistance to glycol • Good aging for both chemical & temperature resistance • Improved thermal performance by eliminating the effects of corrosion • Reduced overall part weight • Provided greater design freedom meaning a more complex part could be designed and molded • Enabled several heat exchangers to be consolidated into one, saving space in the vehicle and increasing efficiency Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Maxxam_ Polyolefin Formulations- Coaxial Signal Cable Jacket - case study snapshot.pdf
AUTO DATA CABLE MANUFACTURER C O A X I A L S I G N A L C A B L E J A C K E T • Provide good chemical resistance like that of machine oil • Pass 3,000 hours aging test of finish goods • Have low dielectric property - characteristic impedance of transmission line: 100Ω, capacitance in water: around 102.8pf/m • Provided excellent performance with low dielectric constant to make the jacket layer of signal cables have low capacitance loss • Offered a solution by combining physical and chemical foaming products in the foaming layer to reduce the dielectric constant further • Maintained exceptional mechanical properties under high temperatures Maxxam Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS OEM S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming additive (CFA) with prompt availability • Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent cell structure and density for better overall operational performance • Improve material usage while manufacturing on both single and twin screw processing equipment • Met customer needs and timing with effective and efficient CFA solutions • Provided formulations that improved the dispersion and efficacy for optimized performance and control in manufacturing • Offered application and processing expertise focused on specific customer manufacturing assets and operations, allowing improved material usage and reduced operational costs Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Textile _ Fabric OnColor REC Snapshot.pdf
FIBER MANUFACTURER T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability goals • Procure feedstock from renewable resources • Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon black • Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing • Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a desire for environmentally responsible products exists • Offered sustainable platform approach supported by extensive fiber expertise • Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all design and engineering goals • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements • Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black • Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs. conventional technology, moving toward carbon- negative OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?