https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation.pdf
Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of which are unique to Avient: o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Color revenue synergies, that will drive long-term revenue growth in excess of GDP o Clariant color cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-fourth-quarter-2020-news-release.pdf
Patterson added, “We will provide more details on our upcoming webcast, but our headline projection for 2021 is that we expect revenue growth of approximately 8% pro forma will drive adjusted EPS expansion from $1.93 to $2.40 - an increase of 24%.”
Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/AVNT Q3 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
This reflects the confidence we have in our ability to continue to deliver consistent free cash flow, but more importantly to drive long-term earnings growth from the areas of focus we highlighted at our Sustainability Day in September.”
Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Press Release%5B43%5D.pdf
AVNT-2023.06.30-News Release 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results • GAAP EPS of $0.24 includes special items and amortization expense • Adjusted EPS of $0.63 exceeded guidance of $0.60, driven by better-than-projected margins in both segments • Full year adjusted EPS guidance of $2.40 maintained reflecting continued weak demand conditions, offset by adjusted EBITDA margins expected to increase from 15.6% to 16.0% for the year • Most recent Sustainability Report published, highlighting the company’s progress on ESG initiatives focused on People, Products, Planet and Performance • Sustainability Day for investors to be held on September 20th will focus on Avient’s sustainable solutions portfolio and the demand trends that will drive long-term growth CLEVELAND – July 27, 2023 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable solutions, today announced its second quarter 2023 results.
Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,800 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Annual Purchases RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business DYN E E MA ACQ U I S I T I O N 32 15x stronger than steel Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand • Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of 2022 EBITDA • Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35 • 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected • 1,000+ employees across global production network and dedicated technology centers • Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema® location $175M (42%) $65M (16%) $175M (42%) 2022E Sales By Region ($M) (1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization (2) Based on 2022 expected results (1) (2) (2) FIT WITH FOUR PILLAR STRATEGY 33 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with tremendous intellectual property value in trademarks, patents and “know-how” • Deep history of application development and premium, leading brand with the World’s Strongest FiberTM Globalization • Global customer base with an established presence across all major geographic regions • Global technology centers complement existing Composites applications and expertise Operational Excellence • Best-in-class safety performance • Well-run and maintained asset base fit to serve future growth • Highly effective and reliable supply chain with emphasis on optimizing service to customers Commercial Excellence • Deep customer relationships extend across the value chain and drive ability to grow • Offer a full suite of services with an active role in design, development and commercialization People Experienced and talented associates with a passion for safety, specialization and winning DYNEEMA® OVERVIEW K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection $215M MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes $130M CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment $70M 34 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales MIFOverview Competition Valuechain & Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials TECHNOLOGY 35 1,200 1,300 2,500 Avient Dyneema Combined Patents • True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • Deep history of application development with customers, strongest in the industry • The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) fiber producer that is backward integrated o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process • Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise (PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line) WINNING PROPERTIES Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction One-of-a-kind technology ® FORMULATION PROCESS 36 • Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar core competencies around formulation and material science • Technology that combines polymers and fibers to provide specialized, high performing solutions for customers • Design capabilities ensure that applications are highly customized for the specified end use DYNEEMA® IN THE VALUE CHAIN 37 UHMwPE Fiber / Tapes Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Heavy Marine, Offshore Wind Energy and Mooring, Aquaculture Outdoor, Footwear, Apparel, Inflatables • Material Science • Formulation • Service INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING (CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION DEMAND TRENDS 38 • Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1) o Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2) o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America • Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind farms which require advanced, durable technology o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations quadrupling over the next five years(3) • Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4) • Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio Sources: (1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022) (2) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022) (3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council (4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries 39 A L I G N M E N T W I T H S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S PRODUCTS AVIENT’S EXISTING COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 40 AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO SALES AND EBITDA 41 $74 $84 $216 $212 $261 $5 $10 $32 $41 $49 $180 0 50 100 150 200 $- $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 $600 $650 $700 $750 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E $680 ($ in millions) • Dyneema® acquisition will further improve Composites EBITDA margins to 26% • Dyneema® will complement our existing portfolio with deep formulation expertise, innovative culture and global commercial presence • Composites will continue to be a key growth driver to deliver future revenue growth in excess of GDP (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® (1) SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 50% EMEA 25% Asia 16% Latin America 9% 2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 23% Packaging 19% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,402M $409M $919M $164M $1,631M $94M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $581M$4,819M (1) Transportation 11% Healthcare 15% 43 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 10% Transportation 9% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION US & Canada 32% EMEA 40% Asia 21% Latin America 7% END MARKET REGION 44 All charts reflect 2021 financials S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S Consumer 27% Healthcare 10% Packaging 7% Telecommunications 16% Transportation 11% Industrial 11% Building & Construction 11% Energy 7% 2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION END MARKET US & Canada 55% EMEA 25% Asia 20% REGION 45 All charts reflect 2021 financials D I S T R I BU T I O N Healthcare 26% Consumer 23% Packaging 5% Industrial 20% Transportation 16% Building and Construction 8% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% US & Canada 80% Asia 3% Latin America 17% END MARKET REGION K EY SU PPL IER S 2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 BILLION 46 All charts reflect 2021 financials TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET Packaging 30% Consumer 26%Healthcare 13% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 2% Energy 2% Asia (16% of sales) Transportation 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 13% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 12% Telecommunications 5% Energy 4% EMEA (25% of sales) Transportation 12% 47 Consumer 25% Healthcare 19% Packaging 10% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% US & Canada (50% of sales) Transportation 13% Packaging 38% Consumer 33% Healthcare 8% Industrial 10% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (9% of sales) Transportation 5% All charts reflect 2021 financials Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-release.pdf
Microsoft Word - Final - 7.29 1158am AVNT-2021.06.30-News Release (002) 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Record Second Quarter 2021 Results, Increases Full Year Guidance • GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $0.74 from $0.25 in the prior year quarter • Sales increased 42% to $1.235 billion and adjusted EPS increased 107% to $0.87 driven by very strong demand conditions in nearly all end markets • Full year adjusted EPS guidance for 2021 increased from $2.80 to $3.00, representing 55% growth over the prior year adjusted EPS of $1.93 • Investor Day to be held December 9th in New York City will highlight sustainable solutions portfolio and innovation to drive future growth CLEVELAND – July 30, 2021 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today reported its second quarter results for 2021.
Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Earnings Press Release_0.pdf
We are focused on driving profitable, organic, top-line growth while expanding margins," added Dr.
Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Patterson 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch PolyOne Corporation Page 7 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 • 18 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 • Targeting $2.50 adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 6% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 End Markets Specialty Operating Income PolyOne At a Glance Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance 6% Electronics & Electrical 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 64% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 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 $60M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 10 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 11 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% 450.00% 550.00% PolyOne S&P 500 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 All time high of $39.55 May 13th, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 12 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% 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 13 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 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 CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Financial Highlights Bradley C.
Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 36 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 37 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 39 Track Record of Successful Integrations and Rapid Operating Income Growth $12 $44 2007 2013 $22 $30 2012 2013 $24 $49 2012 2013 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 40 2015 and Beyond Innovation will drive the next stage in our remarkable transformation Deliver on 2015 goals Expand Specialty offerings and possibilities Identified as a truly global, specialty chemical company Market Potential Exceeds $40 Billion PolyOne Corporation Page 41 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 42% Sigma Aldrich 18% FMC 25% IFF 18% Eastman 17% Hexcel 16% 16% Rockwood Holdings Celanese 14% 7% EBIT Margin – 2013 Albemarle 24% Ecolab 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 42 Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years • % OP Income from Specialty - 5% • Market Cap - $500 Million • Revenue - $2.6 Billion • Commodity Peers • Specialty ROS - 1.5% • % OP Income from Specialty - 62% • Market Cap - $3.5 Billion • Revenue - $3.7 Billion • Specialty ROS - 9.4% • % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90% • Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion • Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion • Specialty Peers • Specialty ROS - ≥ 20% 2000 – 2006 2007 – 2013 2014 – 2020 PolyOne Corporation Page 43 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-kevlar-para-aramid.pdf
KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID DATA KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID (HM) BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE * Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD ABOUT FIBER-LINE® LOCATIONS Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing FIBER-LINE® LLC 3050 Campus Drive Hatfield, PA 19440 +1 215.997.9181 fiber@fiber-line.com Manufacturing Operations FIBER-LINE® LLC 280 Performance Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602 +1 828.326.8700 fiber@fiber-line.com EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
We believe that our ongoing commitment to protect the environment, to remain at the forefront of fiber and coating technology, and to ‘treat others as we want to be treated’ will continue to drive the success of our customers, shareholders, and employees.
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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?