Investor Day - May 2012 - Financial Review Financials Financial Fundamentals

Investor Day - May 2012 - Financial Review Financials Financial Fundamentals

Investor Day - May 2012 - Financial Review Financials Financial Fundamentals

Investor Day - May 2012 - Financial Review Financials Financial Fundamentals

Investor Day - May 2012 - Financial Review Financials Financial Fundamentals

The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, Specialty platform operating income percentage, adjusted operating income, and return on invested capital.  PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP for each fiscal year end.

In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans.  A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP for each fiscal year end.

1) Special items are a non-GAAP financial measure. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

executive vice president and chief financial officer, commented, "We continually seek opportunities to improve our financial position and strengthen our balance sheet to best support our growth initiatives. 

Some of the programs are tailored to local standards and needs. Reducing Carbon Footprint What is carbon footprint? All of our Board committees play some role in sustainability for the Company.