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The
Audit Committee Charter was first adopted by the Board on September 6, 2000 and amended
subsequently, the last amendment being July 14, 2021.
Discuss with management and the independent auditor the effect of regulatory and accounting
initiatives, as well as off-balance-sheet structures on the Company’s financial statements.
6.
Periodically review with the chief legal officer any legal or regulatory proceedings or matters or
other contingent liabilities, including any correspondence with, or other actions by, regulators or
governmental agencies, that may have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements
or compliance programs, along with any material pending claims and litigation involving the
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
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 – 2014 2015 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
• 20 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
adjusted EPS by
2015, three times
the EPS generated
in 2011 of $0.82
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7% Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.9% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.2% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 10.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 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
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
2015 EPS: $2.50
2011 EPS: $0.82
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
31%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
43%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
Vitality Products
+ 700 to 1000 bps
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.7x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 9/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.5 million shares in
Q3 2014
Repurchased 9.7 million
shares since early 2013
10.3 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4
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 – 2014
2015 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
• 20 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
adjusted EPS by
2015, three times
the EPS generated
in 2011 of $0.82
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.9% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.1% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.2% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 10.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 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
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
2015 EPS: $2.50
2011 EPS: $0.82
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
31%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
43%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
Vitality Products
+ 700 to 1000 bps
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.7x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 9/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.5 million shares in
Q3 2014
Repurchased 9.7 million
shares since early 2013
10.3 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Figure 1: Tensile test data as a function of the fibre orientation 0°
(orange), 45° (green), 90° (blue)
https://www.hexagonmi.com
Figure 4: Failure location in the flexural test for the isotropic modelling
Figure 6: Failure location in the tensile test for the isotropic modelling
approach (left), Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (middle) and
reality (right)
Figure 3: Flexural test results with the isotropic modelling approach
(orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green)
Figure 5: Tensile test results with the isotropic modelling approach
(orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green)
Figure 5 shows the tensile test results with, again,
a convincing advantage for the Digimat anisotropic
modelling approach against the isotropic modelling
approach.
In Figure 6, the failure locations in the tensile tests are
shown for the isotropic and Digimat anisotropic modelling
approaches respectively.
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OS BENEFÍCIOS DO VERSAFLEXTM
PF PARA PELÍCULAS PROTETORAS
DE SUPERFÍCIE:
• Aderência personalizável
• Processo de fabricação de etapa única
(coextrusão)
• Baixas emissões de compostos orgânicos
voláteis (COV) durante a fabricação
• Elimina operações secundárias de
revestimento e secagem
• Elimina produtos químicos líquidos
perigosos em comparação com os sistemas
de solventes
• Reduz custos de conversão em comparação
com revestimento
• Reduz o consumo de energia
MERCADOS E APLICAÇÕES
As formulações Versaflex PF, personalizáveis
com base no nível desejado de aderência, são
coextrudadas com películas protetoras para
fornecer apenas a quantidade certa de proteção
durante a fabricação, montagem, envio,
armazenamento e instalação de produtos
acabados em muitas indústrias e aplicações
de uso final, incluindo:
• Películas ópticas e painéis de exibição
de eletrônicos para o consumo
• Eletrodomésticos
• Construção e materiais de construção
• Móveis e armários
• Automotivo e outros transportes
100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100
0,9
1,1
2,0
2,4
2,8
3,7
3,8
4,9
0
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
6,5
1,6
MD6727
MD6748
MD6700
MD6666
9512
MD6649
MD6741
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
% de MD6741/MD6700
O grau de aderência pode ser personalizado para superfícies de substrato.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR
SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS:
• Customizable tack
• Single-step manufacturing process (co-
extrusion)
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions during manufacturing
• Eliminates secondary coating and drying
operations
• Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals
compared to solvent systems
• Reduces converting costs versus coating
• Reduces energy consumption
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Versaflex PF formulations, customizable
based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded
with protective films to provide just the right
amount of protection during the fabrication,
assembly, shipment, storage and installation of
finished goods in many industries and end-use
applications including:
• Optical films and display panels for consumer
electronics
• Home appliances
• Construction and building materials
• Furniture and cabinetry
• Automotive and other transportation
100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100
0.9
1.1
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.7
3.8
4.9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6.5
1.6
MD6727
MD6748
MD6700
MD6666
9512
MD6649
MD6741
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
% of MD6741/MD6700
Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces.
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Information Systems Use Policy
Effective date: September 1, 2021
Available on the Avient Ethics & Corporate Policies Page on the Loop
Confidential 2 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
Table of Contents
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Scope.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Usage ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Expectations for Use of Information Systems ........................................................................................... 3
Prohibited Uses of Information Systems ................................................................................................... 3
Personal Use .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Social Media .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Enforcement and Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 4
Questions and Additional Information .......................................................................................................... 5
Document Change and Review History ........................................................................................................ 5
Appendix A: Definitions................................................................................................................................ 6
Confidential 3 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
PURPOSE
This Information Systems Use Policy (“Policy”) establishes acceptable and prohibited uses of Avient’s
Information Systems to protect Avient and its employees and affiliates from both intentionally and
unintentionally harmful actions by Users.
http://polynet/ethics/Portals/23/documents/Cyber%20and%20Data%20Incident%20Response%20Policy/Cyber_Incident_Response_Policy-September%202018_EN%20-%20v1.pdf
http://polynet/ethics/Portals/23/documents/Cyber%20and%20Data%20Incident%20Response%20Policy/Cyber_Incident_Response_Policy-September%202018_EN%20-%20v1.pdf
Confidential 6 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
In addition to those terms defined within the body of this Policy, the following definitions are
used:
“Avient Data” – includes (a) all data and information generated, stored, collected, or processed by Avient
through Information Systems; (b) all information under the control of Avient and originating from,
belonging to, or received from customers, suppliers, or third parties; (c) all data and information regarding
intellectual property of Avient; and (d) purely intra-Avient information connected to individual employees,
such as Information System usernames, passwords, and company ID.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Stan-Tone HC Plus Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Specific
Gravity
Color
Index
Heat
Stability (F)
Light-
fastness Carrier
White
HC Plus-35000 Titanium Dioxide 60 1.78 White 6 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35100 Titanium Dioxide 75 2.31 White 6 Above 400° I/O HCR
Yellow
HC Plus-35011 Benzimidazolone Yellow 10 1.01 Yellow 180 350°–400° I/O (MASS) LSR
HC Plus-35111 Benzimidazolone Yellow 24 1.49 Yellow 180 350°–400° I/O (MASS) HCR
Orange
HC Plus-35020 Monoazo Orange 10 1.02 Orange 64 350°–400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35120 Monoazo Orange 25 1.19 Orange 64 350°–400° I/O HCR
Red
HC Plus-35032 Red Iron Oxide VYS 50 1.60 Red 101 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35132 Red Iron Oxide VYS 70 2.17 Red 101 Above 400° I/O HCR
HC Plus-35031 Special Azoic 15 1.03 Red 187 350°–400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35131 Special Azoic 33 1.33 Red 187 350°–400° I/O HCR
Blue
HC Plus-35040 3 Phthalocyanine Blue GS 25 1.07 Blue 15 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35140 3 Phthalocyanine Blue GS 40 1.42 Blue 15 Above 400° I/O HCR
HC Plus-35041 Ultramarine Blue 45 1.32 Blue 29 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35141 Ultramarine Blue 60 1.51 Blue 29 Above 400° I/O HCR
Green
HC Plus-35050 Phthalocyanine Green 25 1.13 Green 7 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35150 Phthalocyanine Green 40 1.71 Green 7 Above 400° I/O HCR
Violet
HC Plus-35033 Quinacridone Red 20 1.04 Violet 19 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35130 Quinacridone Red 40 1.40 Violet 19 Above 400° I/O HCR
Brown
HC Plus-35070 Yellow Inorganic - Cr/Sb/Ti Oxide 30 1.26 Brown 24 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35170 Yellow Inorganic - Cr/Sb/Ti Oxide 60 1.79 Brown 24 Above 400° I/O HCR
Black
HC Plus-35080 Carbon Black 12 1.03 Black 7 Above 400° I/O LSR
HC Plus-35180 Carbon Black 30 1.14 Black 7 Above 400° I/O HCR
Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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Patterson
President and Chief Executive Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Robert M.
Richardson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 71
Who We Are Growing With
PolyOne Corporation Page 72
2014 Awards and Recognitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 73
2014 Financial Highlights
$131
$151
$191
$262
$320
Adjusted Operating
Income
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPS
($ millions)
PolyOne Corporation Page 74
2006 2015 Target 2014
“Where we were” (Est. in 2012) “Where we are”
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12 – 16% 14.7%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12 – 16% 12.1%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 8 – 10% 7.3%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 9 – 12% 7.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6 – 7.5% 6.1%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65 – 75% 65%
ROIC 5.0% 15% 11.3%
Adjusted EPS Growth N/A Double Digit
Expansion 37%
Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets
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2,883
2,565
2006 2014
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-11%
$219
$451
2006 2014
Commercial Investment
($M)
+105%
$303
$770
2006 2014
Adjusted
Gross Margin ($M)
+154%
*Total SG&A
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
Investment in
Commercial Resources…
Drives Mix Improvement AND
Gross Profit $$ Expansion
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Financial Strength
$76
$222
$154
$105
$176 $179
$230
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Adjusted Cash Flow from
Operations
($ in millions)
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
10.8% 10.9%
9.9%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Working Capital %
of Sales
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Financial Flexibility
$49
$317
$600
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
2.6x
2.0x
1.8x
1.9x
2011 2012 2013 2014
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA
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Shares
Purchased
(M)
2012 1.2
2013 5.0
2014 6.3
Cash to Generate Value
Expand marketing,
commercial and technical
capabilities
Leverage supplier
partnerships for
innovation
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend Targets that expand:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic
breadth
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2020 Platinum Vision
Robert M.
Platform operating income mix
percentage 2005* 2006* 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011 2012 2013 2014
Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 8.9 $ 25.7 $ 28.1 $ 25.2 $ 37.7 $ 50.2 $ 75.3 $104.0 $124.9
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 0.4 3.9 4.9 17.6 20.6 49.7 45.9 47.0 57.2 72.4
Designed Structures and
Solutions - - - - - - - - 33.4 45.1
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 96.1 $122.3 $194.6 $242.4
Performance Products and
Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 27.7 38.8 56.0 63.1
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0 66.0 63.3 68.2
Joint ventures 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0 - - -
Corporate and eliminations (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 18.2 (89.6) (82.4) (218.6)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $(291.4) $137.1 $174.6 $203.0 $137.5 $231.5 $155.1
Less: Corporate operating
expense 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (18.2) 89.6 82.4 218.6
Operating income excluding
Corporate $191.8 $199.1 $153.3 $133.7 $129.2 $202.3 $184.8 $227.1 $313.9 $373.7
Specialty platform operating mix
percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 52% 54% 62% 65%
* Historical results have not been restated for the Resin business divestiture or the related resegmentation.