https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/NEUSoft Product Selection Guide.pdf
NEUSoft™ UR842A NEUSoft™ UR852A NEUSoft™ UR862A NEUSoft™ UR873A Hardness 42 52 62 73 Specific Gravity 0.96 0.98 1.01 1.04 Compression Set 17 16 16 23 Tensile Strength @ 50% (psi) 130 185 265 455 Tensile Strength @ 100% (psi) 185 257 364 594 Tensile Strength @ 200% (psi) 305 392 532 830 Tensile Strength @ Break 990 1367 1849 2509 Elongation 501 575 626 542 Tear Resistance 120 164 234 319 Melt Index 190C/8.7kg 2 4 9 13 SELECTION GUIDE NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes With continued advancement in healthcare technology, the importance of quick prototyping and material sampling has never been greater.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fiber-Line Winding Product Bulletin.pdf
Fahrenheitlaan 8 9207 HE Drachten The Netherlands +31(0) 58 216 7599 European Manufacturing Operations Fiber-Line International Unit 1B, Churnet Park, James Brindley Road Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8YH Asia Pacific Operations & Sales Office Fiber-Line International Building 9, No. 8 Lanxiang road, Shimoxi Garden, Wujin Area Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, 213145 +86(0)519-8885 7566
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Silicon Dioxide.pdf
DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-004 CATEGORY DETAIL EC Number 231-545-4 CAS Number 7631-86-9 Chemical Name Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Structural Formula CHEMICAL IDENTITY Si O O DOCUMENT NUMBER_ SSS-004 HEALTH EFFECTS HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT Consumer No human health hazard has been identified relating to this substance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/SynPlicity%25201000%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
PROPERTY TEST METHOD NOMINAL VALUE Specific Gravity (25/25°C) ASTM D-891 0.950–0.956 Acid Number (mg KOH/g) AOCS Cd 3d-63 < 1.00 Appearance ASTM D-2090 Clear Color (Pt-Co Scale) ASTM D-1209 < 100 Molecular Weight – Theoretical, approximate 316 Oxirane Content (wt%) AOCS Cd 9-57 > 6.4 Water Content (wt%) ASTM E-1064 < 0.15 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES To learn more about SynPlicity™ 1000 Cosmetic Ester, contact PolyOne at 1.866.POLYONE (1.866.765.9663)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/2030-goals-2020-sustainability-report.pdf
• It is estimated that 9% of the world’s plastic is recycled by end users.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Avient Sustainability Day Announcement Press Release.pdf
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Registration Details for 2023 Sustainability Day CLEVELAND – August 28, 2023 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, has announced registration details for a virtual Sustainability Day for investment professionals on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gravi-Tech Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech formulations are: • Customized density, offering a wide range of specific gravities from 1.2 to 11 gm/cm3 • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils and other harsh chemicals • Metallization and electroplating, delivering the look and feel of metal Additional features include: • Design flexibility and processing ease • Good impact strength • Elevated heat deflection temperature PRODUCT BULLETIN TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS Gravi-Tech composites are an excellent choice for applications in a full range of markets, including: Consumer Luxury packaging, golf clubs, fishing tackle, casino/gaming chips, exercise weights, hunting supplies, cutlery, appliances and hunting ammunition Healthcare X-ray shielding, nuclear medicine transport containers, and laboratory furniture and equipment Industrial Ammunition, reactor shielding, vibration and acoustical damping, military/tactical equipment, airport x-ray shielding, various food ware, building and construction equipment, inertial weighting, and underwater cable weighting Base Resin Specific Gravities Nylon 6 2.3, 2.7, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6 TPE 2.6, 3.9 TPU 2.6, 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9 PP 1.15–4 ABS 1.2–3 PPS 4 Nylon 12 4, 6.9, 11 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Avient Discontinued Operations Financial Information.pdf
Adjusted amounts exclude the impact of special items (see definition below and slide 9 for a summary).
Slide 9 – Special Items Detail Summary of special items detail.
G A A P I N C O M E S TAT E M E N T R E C A S T F O R A V I E N T D I S T R I B U T I O N A S A D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R AT I O N Avient Corporation 3 (In millions, except per share data) Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 2021 YTD Q1 2022 Q2 2022 YTD 2022 Sales 826.0$ 864.5$ 818.0$ 807.1$ 3,315.6$ 892.2$ 891.0$ 1,783.2$ Cost of sales 562.9 615.9 602.4 590.5 2,371.7 637.8 630.1 1,267.9 Gross margin 263.1 248.6 215.6 216.6 943.9 254.4 260.9 515.3 Selling and administrative 168.7 166.2 162.8 166.4 664.1 152.2 160.8 313.0 Operating income 94.4 82.4 52.8 50.2 279.8 102.2 100.1 202.3 Interest expense, net (19.3) (19.5) (19.0) (17.5) (75.3) (16.9) (16.2) (33.1) Other income (expense), net 1.6 1.1 1.6 (5.3) (1.0) (0.6) 1.6 1.0 Income before income taxes 76.7 64.0 35.4 27.4 203.5 84.7 85.5 170.2 Income tax (expense) benefit (16.3) (13.8) (2.0) (16.2) (48.3) (20.0) (22.7) (42.7) Net income from continuing operations 60.4 50.2 33.4 11.2 155.2 64.7 62.8 127.5 Net income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 19.3 19.2 19.2 17.7 75.4 19.8 21.9 41.7 Net income 79.7 69.4 52.6 28.9 230.6 84.5 84.7 169.2 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) (0.6) 0.3 0.9 0.2 (0.3) - (0.3) Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders 79.3$ 68.8$ 52.9$ 29.8$ 230.8$ 84.2$ 84.7$ 168.9$ Earnings per share attributable to Avient common shareholders - Basic Continuing operations 0.66$ 0.54$ 0.37$ 0.13$ 1.70$ 0.70$ 0.69$ 1.39$ Discontinued operations 0.21$ 0.21$ 0.21$ 0.20$ 0.83$ 0.22$ 0.24$ 0.46$ Total 0.87$ 0.75$ 0.58$ 0.33$ 2.53$ 0.92$ 0.93$ 1.85$ Earnings per share attributable to Avient common shareholders - Diluted Continuing operations 0.65$ 0.54$ 0.37$ 0.13$ 1.69$ 0.70$ 0.68$ 1.38$ Discontinued operations 0.21$ 0.20$ 0.20$ 0.19$ 0.82$ 0.21$ 0.24$ 0.45$ Total 0.86$ 0.74$ 0.57$ 0.32$ 2.51$ 0.91$ 0.92$ 1.83$ A D J U S T E D F I N A N C I A L I N F O R M AT I O N R E C A S T F O R A V I E N T D I S T R I B U T I O N A S A D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R AT I O N Avient Corporation 4 (In millions, except per share data) Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 2021 YTD Q1 2022 Q2 2022 YTD 2022 Sales 826.0$ 864.5$ 818.0$ 807.1$ 3,315.6$ 892.2$ 891.0$ 1,783.2$ Cost of sales 565.1 603.3 585.1 584.6 2,338.1 632.0 632.1 1,264.1 Gross margin 260.9 261.2 232.9 222.5 977.5 260.2 258.9 519.1 Selling and administrative 164.1 164.6 160.1 161.1 649.9 151.3 157.0 308.3 Operating income 96.8 96.6 72.8 61.4 327.6 108.9 101.9 210.8 Interest expense, net (19.3) (19.5) (19.0) (17.5) (75.3) (16.9) (16.2) (33.1) Other income (expense), net 1.6 1.1 1.5 4.1 8.3 (0.7) 0.7 0.0 Income before income taxes 79.1 78.2 55.3 48.0 260.6 91.3 86.4 177.7 Income tax expense (16.1) (16.3) (10.2) (12.8) (55.4) (20.2) (20.4) (40.6) Net income from continuing operations 63.0 61.9 45.1 35.2 205.2 71.1 66.0 137.1 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) (0.6) 0.3 0.9 0.2 (0.3) - (0.3) Adjusted Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders - continuing operations 62.6$ 61.3$ 45.4$ 36.1$ 205.4$ 70.8$ 66.0$ 136.8$ Adjusted earnings per share attributable to Avient common shareholders - Diluted 0.68$ 0.66$ 0.49$ 0.39$ 2.23$ 0.77$ 0.72$ 1.48$ Weighted average diluted Shares 92.2 92.4 92.2 92.4 92.1 92.3 92.1 92.2 S E G M E N T D ATA R E C A S T F O R AV I E N T D I S T R I B U T I O N A S A D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R AT I O N Avient Corporation 5 (In millions) Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 2021 YTD Q1 2022 Q2 2022 2022 YTD Sales: Color, Additives and Inks 609.3$ 624.4$ 586.6$ 581.3$ 2,401.6$ 649.5$ 649.1$ 1,298.6$ Specialty Engineered Materials 214.7 238.9 231.7 226.3 911.6 243.1 242.3 485.4 Corporate and Eliminations 2.0 1.2 (0.3) (0.5) 2.4 (0.4) (0.4) (0.8) Sales 826.0 864.5 818.0 807.1 3,315.6 892.2 891.0 1,783.2 Gross Margin: Color, Additives and Inks 197.5$ 193.4$ 172.1$ 164.5$ 727.5$ 192.1$ 193.4$ 385.5$ Specialty Engineered Materials 63.1 68.1 61.4 58.3 250.9 68.4 66.0 134.4 Corporate and Eliminations 2.5 (12.9) (17.9) (6.2) (34.5) (6.1) 1.5 (4.6) Gross Margin 263.1 248.6 215.6 216.6 943.9 254.4 260.9 515.3 Selling and Administrative Expense: Color, Additives and Inks 108.7$ 107.1$ 105.3$ 103.3$ 424.4$ 97.6$ 99.8$ 197.4$ Specialty Engineered Materials 30.5 32.3 31.4 31.2 125.4 30.1 30.8 60.9 Corporate and Eliminations 29.5 26.8 26.1 31.9 114.3 24.5 30.2 54.7 Selling and Administrative Expense 168.7 166.2 162.8 166.4 664.1 152.2 160.8 313.0 Operating Income: Color, Additives and Inks 88.8$ 86.3$ 66.8$ 61.2$ 303.1$ 94.5$ 93.6$ 188.1$ Specialty Engineered Materials 32.6 35.8 30.0 27.1 125.5 38.3 35.2 73.5 Corporate and Eliminations (27.0) (39.7) (44.0) (38.1) (148.8) (30.6) (28.7) (59.3) Operating Income 94.4 82.4 52.8 50.2 279.8 102.2 100.1 202.3 Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks 116.2$ 111.6$ 93.4$ 87.6$ 408.8$ 120.5$ 119.5$ 240.0$ Specialty Engineered Materials 40.4 43.9 37.9 35.1 157.3 46.1 42.9 89.0 Corporate and Eliminations (25.3) (39.5) (41.9) (34.6) (141.3) (26.8) (26.0) (52.8) Other income (expense) 1.6 1.1 1.6 (5.3) (1.0) (0.6) 1.6 1.0 EBITDA 132.9 117.1 91.0 82.8 423.8 139.2 138.0 277.2 N O N - G A A P R E C O N C I L I AT I O N S F O R R E C A S T H I S T O R I C A L R E S U LT S Avient Corporation 6 (In millions, except per share data) Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Sales $ 826.0 $ - $ 826.0 $ 864.5 $ - $ 864.5 $ 818.0 $ - $ 818.0 $ 807.1 $ - $ 807.1 $ 3,315.6 $ - $ 3,315.6 Gross margin 263.1 (2.2) 260.9 248.6 12.6 261.2 215.6 17.3 232.9 216.6 5.9 222.5 943.9 33.6 977.5 Selling and administrative expense 168.7 (4.6) 164.1 166.2 (1.6) 164.6 162.8 (2.7) 160.1 166.4 (5.3) 161.1 664.1 (14.2) 649.9 Operating income 94.4 2.4 96.8 82.4 14.2 96.6 52.8 20.0 72.8 50.2 11.2 61.4 279.8 47.8 327.6 Interest expense, net (19.3) - (19.3) (19.5) - (19.5) (19.0) - (19.0) (17.5) - (17.5) (75.3) - (75.3) Other income (expense), net 1.6 - 1.6 1.1 - 1.1 1.6 (0.1) 1.5 (5.3) 9.4 4.1 (1.0) 9.3 8.3 Income taxes (16.3) 0.2 (16.1) (13.8) (2.5) (16.3) (2.0) (8.2) (10.2) (16.2) 3.4 (12.8) (48.3) (7.1) (55.4) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) - (0.4) (0.6) - (0.6) 0.3 - 0.3 0.9 - 0.9 0.2 - 0.2 Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 60.0 $ 2.6 $ 62.6 $ 49.6 $ 11.7 $ 61.3 $ 33.7 $ 11.7 $ 45.4 $ 12.1 $ 24.0 $ 36.1 $ 155.4 $ 50.0 $ 205.4 Net income / EPS $ 0.65 0.03 $ 0.68 $ 0.54 0.13 $ 0.66 $ 0.37 0.13 $ 0.49 $ 0.13 $ 0.26 $ 0.39 $ 1.69 0.54 $ 2.23 Weighted-average diluted shares 92.2 92.2 92.2 92.4 92.4 92.4 92.2 92.2 92.2 92.4 92.4 92.4 92.1 92.1 92.1 Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 Year Ended December 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 N O N - G A A P R E C O N C I L I AT I O N S F O R R E C A S T H I S T O R I C A L R E S U LT S Avient Corporation 7 (In millions, except per share data) Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Avient Special Items Adjusted Avient Sales $ 892.2 $ - $ 892.2 $ 891.0 $ - $ 891.0 $ 1,783.2 $ - $ 1,783.2 Gross margin 254.4 5.8 260.2 260.9 (2.0) 258.9 515.3 3.8 519.1 Selling and administrative expense 152.2 (0.9) 151.3 160.8 (3.8) 157.0 313.0 (4.7) 308.3 Operating income 102.2 6.7 108.9 100.1 1.8 101.9 202.3 8.5 210.8 Interest expense, net (16.9) - (16.9) (16.2) - (16.2) (33.1) - (33.1) Other (expense) income, net (0.6) (0.1) (0.7) 1.6 (0.9) 0.7 1.0 (1.0) 0.0 Income taxes (20.0) (0.2) (20.2) (22.7) 2.3 (20.4) (42.7) 2.1 (40.6) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.3) - (0.3) - - - (0.3) - (0.3) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 64.4 $ 6.4 $ 70.8 $ 62.8 $ 3.2 $ 66.0 $ 127.2 $ 9.6 $ 136.8 Net income / EPS $ 0.70 0.07 $ 0.77 $ 0.68 0.03 $ 0.72 $ 1.38 0.10 1.48 Weighted-average diluted shares 92.3 92.3 92.3 92.1 92.1 92.1 92.2 92.2 92.2 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 N O N - G A A P R E C O N C I L I AT I O N S F O R R E C A S T A D J U S T E D E B I T D A Avient Corporation 8 (In millions) EBITDA Reconciliation Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 YTD 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022 YTD 2022 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP 60.4$ 50.2$ 33.4$ 11.2$ 155.2$ 64.7$ 62.8$ 127.5$ Income tax expense 16.3 13.8 2.0 16.2 48.3 20.0 22.7 42.7 Interest expense, net 19.3 19.5 19.0 17.5 75.3 16.9 16.2 33.1 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 36.9 33.6 36.6 37.9 145.0 37.6 36.3 73.9 EBITDA 132.9 117.1 91.0 82.8 423.8 139.2 138.0 277.2 Special items, before tax 2.4 14.2 19.9 20.6 57.1 6.6 0.9 7.5 Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.6) 1.4 (0.9) (1.6) (1.7) (2.1) (1.1) (3.2) Adjusted EBITDA 134.7$ 132.7$ 110.0$ 101.8$ 479.2$ 143.7$ 137.8$ 281.5$ S U M M A R Y O F S P E C I A L I T E M S Avient Corporation 9 (In millions) Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 2021 YTD Q1 2022 Q2 2022 2022 YTD Cost of sales: Restructuring costs, including accelerated depreciation (1.8)$ (1.5)$ (5.3)$ (6.0)$ (14.6)$ (4.4)$ (2.6)$ (7.0)$ Environmental remediation costs (0.5) (12.5) (9.4) (0.5) (22.9) (2.0) (3.0) (5.0) Reimbursement of previously incurred environmental costs 4.5 - - - 4.5 0.6 7.6 8.2 Acquisition related adjustments - 1.4 (2.6) 0.6 (0.6) - - - Impact on cost of sales 2.2 (12.6) (17.3) (5.9) (33.6) (5.8) 2.0 (3.8) Selling and administrative expense: Restructuring, legal and other (1.3) (1.4) - (4.2) (6.9) 2.0 (1.7) 0.3 Acquisition/divestiture related costs (3.3) (0.2) (2.7) (1.1) (7.3) (2.9) (2.1) (5.0) Impact on selling and administrative expense (4.6) (1.6) (2.7) (5.3) (14.2) (0.9) (3.8) (4.7) Impact on operating income (2.4) (14.2) (20.0) (11.2) (47.8) (6.7) (1.8) (8.5) Other income, net - - 0.1 (9.4) (9.3) 0.1 0.9 1.0 Impact on income before income taxes (2.4) (14.2) (19.9) (20.6) (57.1) (6.6) (0.9) (7.5) Income tax benefit on above special items 0.9 3.4 4.6 4.1 13.0 1.7 0.2 1.9 Tax adjustments (1.1) (0.9) 3.6 (7.5) (5.9) (1.5) (2.5) (4.0) Impact of special items on net income (2.6)$ (11.7)$ (11.7)$ (24.0)$ (50.0)$ (6.4)$ (3.2)$ (9.6)$
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures 4POLYONE CORPORATION FORMULATION EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers IQ Design Labs InVisiOSM Color Services LSS Customer First Specialty products & services driving customer value What We Do 5POLYONE CORPORATION PolyOne At a Glance 2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion Performance Products & Solutions 21% PolyOne Distribution 34% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% United States 59% Europe 14% Latin America 9% Canada 8% Asia 10% $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017 Transportation 18% Consumer 12% Healthcare 11% Packaging 11% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 12% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 6% Appliance 5% *Recast for DSS in discontinued operations 6POLYONE CORPORATION 2% 43% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2017 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty MixDistribution Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Distribution and Contract Manufacturing Businesses 7POLYONE CORPORATION 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 Proof of Performance 2020 Platinum Vision 20%+ 20%+ 12 - 14% 6.5 – 7.5% 15% 2006 2017 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 8POLYONE CORPORATION $50 $116 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 2012 2014 2016 2018 10.8% 11.3% 10.0% 11.0% 12.0% 13.0% 14.0% 15.0% 2012 2014 2016 2017 2020 Platinum Vision *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 Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC* $200 - $220 14.0% $143 12.9% 15.0% 9POLYONE CORPORATION $767M Returning Cash to Shareholders $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders $767M Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) $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 Increasing Annual Dividend 10POLYONE CORPORATION Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~60 - 70% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Growth synergies Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 2.0 million shares in 2017 Repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013 6.5 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Increased annual dividend by 30% to $0.70 per share, representing the eighth consecutive year of dividend growth Expect to increase annual dividend 60% or more cumulatively over next three years Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return 11POLYONE CORPORATION *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Vitality Index Progression* 12% 38% 2006 2017 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $52 2006 2017 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion (10 Projects) (10 Projects) ($500 million) (19 Projects) ($1.4 billion) Innovation Pipeline Potential Frame Opportunity Prototype Scale-up and Test Market Commercial Launch $500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1 Build Business Case 12POLYONE CORPORATION 2017 2021 Key Innovation Growth Platforms Composites Barrier Additive Technology Fiber Colorants Flame Retardant Polymers Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements $400m addressable market Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life $200m addressable market 60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste $300m addressable market Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next generation materials Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without compromising on strength Total Sales ($millions) 2017 2021 2017 2021 2017 2021 13POLYONE CORPORATION Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers – have trained over 30 customers in LSS methodology Providing Industrial design and color services to small/medium sized customers On time delivery above 95% Strengthening Relationships: Customer First Through World-Class Service 14POLYONE CORPORATION Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures 4POLYONE CORPORATION INPUTS FORMULATION EXPERTISE SERVICE VALUE Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers InVisiO SM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First Specialty products & services What We Do Driving customer value 5POLYONE CORPORATION $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* *Recast for DSS in discontinued operations PolyOne At a Glance Performance Products & Solutions 22% PolyOne Distribution 34% Specialty Engineered Materials 18% Color Additives and Inks 26% 2016 Revenue by Segment Adjusted Earnings per Share 2016 Revenue by Geography United States 60% Europe 15% Latin America 9% Canada 7% Asia 10% 6POLYONE CORPORATION 2% 43% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 3Q 2017 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017 Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M** JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty MixDistribution Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Distribution and Contract Manufacturing Businesses 7POLYONE CORPORATION 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016 2017 Driving Growth • Refreshed training curriculum for sales force • Upgraded capabilities to generate and capture new business leads • Expanded R&D resources to focus on key platforms 2014 2015 2016 2017 Investment in Commercial Resources Commercial Resource Additions* Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions) *Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount 8POLYONE CORPORATION *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 Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision 20%+ 20%+ 12 - 14% 6.5 – 7.5% 15% Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth 2006 YTD 2017 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision ROIC* 5.0% 13.8% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 9POLYONE CORPORATION $50 $116 $137 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 2012 2014 2016 2017 10.8% 11.3% 12.9% 13.8% 10.0% 11.0% 12.0% 13.0% 14.0% 15.0% 2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020 Platinum Vision Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC* *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 Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns 15.0% >$200 10POLYONE CORPORATION $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $- $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 $0.80 $0.90 $1.00 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Annual Dividend 7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends 3-Year Dividend Plan Announced 30% increase to dividend in October 2017, reflecting strong and sustainable cash flow as well as confidence in future earnings growth Expect to increase annual dividend 60% or more cumulatively over next three years 11POLYONE CORPORATION $767M Returning Cash to Shareholders $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q 2017 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders $192 million returned through dividends $767 million returned through share repurchases Have repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013 $767M 12POLYONE CORPORATION Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~60 - 70% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Growth synergies Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 2.0 million shares YTD 2017 Repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013 6.5 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Increased annual dividend by 30% to $0.70 per share, representing the seventh consecutive year of dividend growth Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return 13POLYONE CORPORATION *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Vitality Index Progression* 12% 42% 2006 2016 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Innovation Pipeline Potential $20 $54 2006 2016 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Phase 1 Frame Opportunity 12 Projects Phase 2 Build Business Case 10 Projects Phase 3 Prototype 21 Projects Phase 4 Scale-up & Test Market 19 Projects Phase 5 Commercial Launch 10 Projects $500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion 14POLYONE CORPORATION Key Innovation Growth Drivers Composites Barrier Additive Technology Fiber Colorants Flame Retardant Polymers Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements $400m addressable market Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life $200m addressable market 60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste $300m addressable market Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next generation materials Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without compromising on strength 15POLYONE CORPORATION Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers 54% of associates trained in LSS, with over 125 active black belts Have trained over 30 customers in LSS methodology Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers Providing Industrial design and color services to small/medium sized customers On time delivery above 95% Strengthening relationships: Customer First Through World-Class Service 16POLYONE CORPORATION Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Why Invest In PolyOne?
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 17POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights 18POLYONE CORPORATION 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 16.0% 20%+ 16.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 2016 Revenue: $0.8 Billion Key End Markets (% of revenue) United States 45% Europe 33% Asia 15% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Platinum Vision At a Glance Color, Additives & Inks Packaging (30%) Industrial (15%) Wire & Cable (10%) Textiles (9%) Transportation (9%) 19POLYONE CORPORATION 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 14.3% 20%+ 13.1% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2016 Revenue: $0.6 Billion United States 51% Europe 27% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key End Markets (% of revenue) Consumer (19%) Transportation (19%) Electrical & Electronics (15%) Wire & Cable (15%) Healthcare (11%) 20POLYONE CORPORATION 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 11.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 11.1% At a Glance Performance Products & Solutions 2016 Revenue: $0.7 Billion United States 78% Canada 16% Latin America 4% Asia 2% Platinum Vision Key End Markets (% of revenue) Building & Construction (30%) Transportation (18%) Wire & Cable (16%) Industrial (16%) 21POLYONE CORPORATION 4% 36% 2006 2016 At a Glance Distribution 2016 Revenue: $1.1 Billion Key Suppliers ROIC Transportation 24% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 6% E & E 5% B & C 4% Packaging 4% W & C 2% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5 - 7.5% 6.4% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales *After-Tax ROIC http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 22POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets & Application Examples 23POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Healthcare Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies 24POLYONE CORPORATION Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Fluid Handling Interior Trim Exterior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps 25POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Packaging Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxident Technologies Density Modified Technologies 26POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components 27POLYONE CORPORATION 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 28POLYONE CORPORATION Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation Increasing design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness 29POLYONE CORPORATION Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology 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 30POLYONE CORPORATION Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers 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 31POLYONE CORPORATION 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 32POLYONE CORPORATION 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 33POLYONE CORPORATION 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 34POLYONE CORPORATION Smart Home Devices ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions 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 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 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.