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Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 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 • 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 • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% 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 Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment •Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings •End market presence •Geographic footprint •Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities •Adjacent material solutions •Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) •Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Nymax _ Nymax REC Processing Guide.pdf
Injection Molding Parameters Base Resin PA6 PA6 IM/ST PA6 GF PA6 GMF PA66 IM/ST PA66 GF Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 450–490 (232–254) 440–490 (226–254) 490–510 (254–265) 480–500 (249–260) 510–530 (265–276) 510–530 (265–276) Center Zone 460–500 (238–260) 450–500 (232–260) 500–520 (260–271) 490–510 (254–265) 510–530 (265–276) 520–540 (271–282) Front Zone 470–510 (243–265) 460–510 (237–265) 510–525 (265–273) 500–520 (260–271) 530–550 (276–288) 530–550 (276–288) Nozzle 480–520 (249–271) 470–510 (243–265) 515–530 (268–276) 510–525 (265–273) 530–560 (276–293) 540–560 (282–293) Melt Temperature °F (°C) 480–520 (249–271) 470–510 (243–265) 515–530 (268–276) 510–525 (265–273) 530–550 (276–288) 540–560 (282–293) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 120–180 (49–82) 120–180 (49–82) 120–200 (49–93) 120–200 (49–93) 140–220 (60–104) 140–220 (60–104) Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 1.0–4.0 in/sec Back Pressure 25–100 psi Screw Speed 35–80 rpm Drying Parameters 4 hours @ 180°F (82°C) Moisture Allowable 0.1–0.2% Cushion 0.250 in Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1 Nozzle Type Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 3–5 tons/in2 Processing Guide 3 Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations Purge Compound Polypropylene Recycling Recycling prime grades up to 20% is permissible and recycling PIR or PCR grades up to 10% is permissible.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
Even after wash- ing the surface with detergent and water with 5 repetitions, the antistatic effect remains unchanged. 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 0 20 40 60 80 100 Vo lta ge (V ) Time (s) PP talc filled 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 wash end www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-computer-mouse-case-study.pdf
This custom Versaflex grade provides 60 Shore A hardness and superior tear strength.
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Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Edgetek Toughened PPA Technical Bulletin.pdf
Edgetek™ ET9700-0031 HI HS NAT Edgetek™ ET9700-0033 20GF HI HS NAT Edgetek™ ET9700-0032 35GF HI HS NAT Description Unfilled GF 20% GF 35% Color Natural & Black Natural & Black Natural & Black Notched Impact (kJ/m2) 19.0 13.8 13 Un-Notched Impact (kJ/m2) No Break 73 87 HDT, 1.83 MPa (°C) 112 182 258 Tensile Strength, yield (MPa) 60 106 183 Tensile Elongation, yield (%) 6.0 3.5 2.2 Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2235 5288 9058 Flexural Strength (MPa) 96 170 264 Heat Stabilization Yes Yes Yes
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/case-study-piranha-propeller.pdf
The first propeller designs used a 60% long glass fiber reinforced nylon 6 composite, and testing on higher horsepower motors was successful.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/SEM Global Nylon Product Selection Guide_A4.pdf
PA6 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Nymax/Bergamid (Prime Nylon) Nymax REC (Recycled Nylon) Unfilled 10%–60% Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PA66 GRADES RESIN TYPE GLASS FILLER Standard Grade ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Heat Stabilized Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mineral Reinforced Grades ✔ — ✔ ✔ Mineral/Glass Hybrids ✔ — ✔ ✔ Flame Retardant Portfolio — — — — V0 ✔ — ✔ ✔ V2 ✔ — ✔ ✔ Impact Modified Grades ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ UV Stabilized ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ To learn more about our PA6 and PA66 solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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Product ID FIBER-LINE® Coating Base Fiber Tensile Strength Load at 1% Elongation Absorption Capacity 2.3 mm FRP Swellcoat® Fiberglass ≥ 5115 N ≥ 2100 2.5 – 4.5 g/m .60 mm ARP N/A Kevlar® ≥ 340 N ≥ 165 N N/A 5.00 mm FRP N/A Fiberglass ≥ 24041 ≥ 9617 N/A .40 mm ARP N/A Kevlar® ≥ 210 N ≥ 95 N N/A .50 mm FRP Swellcoat® Fiberglass ≥ 300 N ≥ 130 ≤ 1.0 g/m POPULAR FRP ROD PRODUCTS MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD 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.