https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/AVNT Q3 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Final.pdf
OPS)
16
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$818 $823
+ 1%
Adjusted EPS
+ 8% - 3%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 5% excluding FX)
Q3 EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
17
Price increases more than
offset raw material and
supply chain impacts
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 68
Inflation (44)
SEM:
Price / Mix 41
Inflation (26)
Net Price Benefit 39
Wage and Energy Inflation (14)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 6
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 14
FX (11)
Q3 2022 $137
Adjusted
Q3 2021 $ 142
Demand (39)
Q3 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
18
CAI
$587
$566
Sales
$93 $93
SEM Pro Forma
$326 $319
Sales
$70
$62
(+ 4% excluding FX)
- 4% - 2%
(+ 5% excluding FX)
Flat
(+ 7% excluding FX)
- 11%
(- 7% excluding FX)
$500
$585
$2.60
$2.95
FULL YEAR 2022 GUIDANCE
19
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,375
$3,635
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
20
SUMMARY
• Executed the plans we laid out earlier this year
• Completed the Dyneema acquisition and Distribution divestiture
amid challenging market conditions
• Paid down debt and expect to finish the year modestly levered at
3.1x net debt to 2022 pro forma adjusted EBITDA
• Expect $200 million of free cash flow in 2022
• Entering an economic slowdown with a portfolio that is better
positioned than ever before
• Updated our EPS guidance to $2.60 from continuing operations
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
Latin America
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
21%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $585M includes corporate costs.
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Impact modified
EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Product Code - - - EP6713
EP6130
EP6430
EP5240
B145
EP7920
Reinforcement
- - - Talc Mineral Glass CaCO3
Glass/
Mineral
Reinforcement
- % - 13 30 30 40 20
Specific
73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.12 1.12 1.25 1.05
Tensile
Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4200 10,000 3600 6500
MPa ISO 527 31 29 69 35 45
Tensile
Yield % ASTM D638 6 8 2 5 6
Break % ASTM D638 100 110 5 70 100
Flexural
73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 325,000 360,000 850,000 350,000 400,000
MPa ISO 178 2250 2400 5800 2400 2750
Notched
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 4.0 1.5 4.3 1.1 2.4
kJ/m2 ISO 180 20.0 8.0 24.0 6.0 13.0
Heat
66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 242 315 240 293
°C ISO 75 110 115 157 116 145
264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 158 270 140 212
°C ISO 75 54 68 132 60 100
111.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com
EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Maxxam™ Filled
& Reinforced
High Density
Polyethylene
Specifically designed for blow molding and sheet
extrusion/thermoforming of structural parts.
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Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type
39%
29%
37%
16%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Brand 1
Brand 2
Brand 3
Brand 4
Brand 5
Brand 6
Brand 7
Brand 8
Brand 9
Brand 10
Progress through 2022
Gap to reach 2025 targets
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022
12% CAGR Recycled
Virgin
Plastics3% CAGR
RENEW – TAKEAWAY
Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
Other
Applications
45%
2022
Source: McKinsey
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Reduce
Chris Pederson
Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials
Avient Corporation 49
REDUCE
Avient Corporation 50
• Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative
materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption
• Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels -
Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize
alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption)
• Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their
suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint
• Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce
dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting
Solutions to reduce weight
and energy consumption
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Lightweight Dashboards
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
• Reduces part weight
• No impact on performance
• Highly cost effective
20%
LESS MATERIAL
2022 Revenue: $46M
Body + Trim
SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement
• Reduces emission of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs)
REDUCES VOCs
Protective Film
Versaflex™ Protective Film
• Protects new cars from damage during shipping
• High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives
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LED Lighting Components
ThermaTech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Reduces weight vs. aluminum
• Removes heat – extends LED life
• Will not corrode
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
2022 Revenue: $3M
REDUCES FUEL
CONSUMPTION
Running Boards, Side Steps
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
• High strength-to-weight
• Replaces steel/aluminum
• Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance
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Battery Frame
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
• Critical stiffness and rigidity
• Chemical and thermal performance
• Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
Design for Lightweighting
Avient Design Services
• Comprehensive design for
sustainability capabilities
• Materials agnostic
• 10% reduction in weight increases
range by 14%
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2022 Revenue: $4M
EV Battery Cooling System
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Thermal management
• Chemically resistant
• More efficient and longer life battery
EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE
Avient Corporation 54
EV Connectors
Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant
Formulations
• Provides reduced carbon footprint
alternative to traditional materials (Nylon)
LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure
ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations
• Low smoke, zero halogen
• Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2
requirements
ZERO HALOGEN
2022 Revenue: $2M
Avient Corporation 55
Trailer Flooring
Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes
• Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content
• Improved carbon footprint without
sacrificing performance
95%
RECYCLED PET
Aerodynamic Side Shield
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic
Composite Laminates
• Can be post-formed
• High impact and fatigue resistance
LIGHTER
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Rail Car Doors
Glasforms™ Composite Panels
• Replaces steel
• Will not corrode
• Reduces weight
LIGHT & DURABLE
Air Cargo Nets
Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber
• Extends product life from 3 to 5 years
59%
LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames
Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites
• Replaces steel
• High strength-to-weight ratio
LIGHT & STRONG
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Air Cargo Containers
Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels
• Lighter and stronger than aluminum
95%
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Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets
Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers
• High bite resistance – lowers maintenance
costs and fish loss
• Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption –
allows for larger net sizes
LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER
70%
LIGHTER THAN STEEL
Lifting Slings
Dyneema® Fiber
• Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments
• Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas
Mooring Lines
Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers
• Able to handle heavy loads common to
modern shipping
• Improves handling
• Reduces dock worker injuries
2x
SERVICE LIFE
Marine Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $41M
Solar Power Station UV Solutions
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants
• Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and
outdoor exposure
• Meets critical performance standards
ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.
CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy
>50% Improvement
REDUCE – TAKEAWAY
Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
45%
Other
Applications
2022PF
$310M
38
46
CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Preserve
Woon Keat Moh
Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks –
Americas and Asia
Avient Corporation 61
PRESERVE
Avient Corporation 62
• Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to
mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or
food spoilage
• Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials
requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of
neat resins
• Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in
healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory
requirements
• Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances
(NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications
• Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments
in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources &
human life
Avient Corporation 63
Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn
Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants
• Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce
waste creation
• Conserves water and energy
LESS WATER
PROTECTIVE DENIM
Dyneema® Workwear Solutions
• Improves tear resistance 50-100%
• More protective than competitive alternatives
• Enables the amount of protective fiber to be
reduced without sacrificing performance
600%
IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $49M
Avient Corporation 64
Low Cure Textile Inks
Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks
• Decreases energy consumption
• Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects
SAVES ENERGY
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $40M
BIO-BASED
FORMULATIONS
Water Based Textile Inks
Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Non-formaldehyde solutions available
• Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time
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Mosquito Netting
Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives
• Helps control malaria
• Protects consistently using a controlled
release of insecticide
• Expands access to healthcare
breakthroughs to global communities
ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES
200 Million
Antimicrobial Protection
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
• Reduces microbial / mold growth
• Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration
• Excellent comfort and wearability
• Chemical resistance - will not discolor
or degrade
REDUCES MICROBES
2022 Revenue: $5M
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Cut-Resistant Gloves
Dyneema® Solutions
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Reduces carbon emissions
• Excellent wearability / comfort
WORK INJURIES
REDUCES
Rescue Rope
Dyneema® Solutions
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• High break load
• Extraordinary reliability
SAVES LIVES
2022 Revenue: $106M
Body Armor
Dyneema® Protective Solutions
• Exceptional trauma protection
• Excellent wearability
LIGHTER
THAN ARAMID FIBER
35%
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BIO-DERIVED
Pharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations
NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials
• Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials
with healthcare device manufacturers
• Eliminates vulcanization processes
Medical
2022 Revenue: $40M
NON-PHTHALATE
Respiratory Conduit
Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated
Tubing Formulations
• Non-Phthalate
• ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant
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UP TO
BIO-BASED CARRIER
Medical Devices
Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants
• Minimizes risk through pre-testing
• Provides vital regulatory compliance
• Minimizes global supply chain risk with
validated backup supply
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
and Auto Injectors
Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions
• Impact performance
• Chemical resistance
ENABLES HOME CARE
Medical
2022 Revenue: $16M
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Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing
Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components
• Reduction in weight & energy usage
• Thermal and abrasion resistant
• Extends product life
ENABLES CONNECTIVITY
Cable Micromodules
ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations
• Non-halogen
• Low smoke and toxicity
SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Base Station Components
Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations
• Low density – lighter weight
• Low warpage & thermal conductivity
EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE
Antenna Components
PREPERM™ Low Loss
Dielectric Formulations
• Replaces costly ceramics
• Consistent and efficient antenna performance
ENHANCES
PERFORMANCE
5G Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $39M
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“Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in
eco-friendly screen printing inks.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/sem-tri-fold-selection-guide.pdf
Consumer, Packaging,
Healthcare, Electrical &
Electronics, Appliance
Clear and heat resistant TPEs
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
NSF and UL listings
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
* Commercially available in North America only
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
ECCOH™ Polyolefin
Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, zero halogen (LSFOH)
Cross-linkable grades
Chemical, oil, and gel resistant
Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high speed processing
Compatible with Avient additives and color masterbatches
FireCon™ CPE, CPE Alloy
Low and medium voltage cable jacketing
Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance
Oil resistance
RoHS grades available
Maxxam™ FR PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Maxxam™ SY Foamable PP co-polymer
Easy processing
Variety of final densities available
Syncure™ XLPE
High performance moisture cure technology
UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1
Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant
WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS
To learn more, please visit avient.com
or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
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Reporting Practice
102–52 Reporting cycle At minimum, biennial
102–53 Contact point for questions regarding the report https://www.avient.com/contact-us-now
102–54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI standards This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core Option
Economic Topic Disclosures
GRI 201: Economic
103-1, 2 and 3 Management approach—GRI 103 Performance—Performance Overview Page 66
201–1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Avient 2023 Annual Report—Form 10-K Pages 19–20
201–2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate
change
Avient 2023 Annual Report—Form 10-K Page 9–10
Performance—Enterprise Risk Management Page 70
Planet—Climate Change, Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Page 53
201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans Avient 2023 Annual Report—Form 10-K Pages 25 & 42
GRI 205: Anti-Corruption
103-1, 2 and 3 Management approach—GRI 103 Performance—The Highest Ethical Standards Page 68
205–1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption
Products—Supplier Collaboration Page 48
Performance—The Highest Ethical Standards; Enterprise Risk Management Pages 68, 70
205–2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and
procedures
Performance—The Highest Ethical Standards Page 68
205–3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken
There were no incidents of corruption in 2023.
Performance—The Highest Ethical Standards; Ethics Hotline; Enterprise Risk Management Pages 68, 69, 70
Avient 2023 Annual Report—Form 10-K Pages 8–15
Operational Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Response
Process Safety Incidents Count (PSIC), Process Safety Total Incident
Rate (PSTIR), and Process Safety Incident Severity Rate (PSISR) RT-CH-540a.1
1.
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V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
PolyOne Corporation 5
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 6
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 7
76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
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
PolyOne Corporation 8
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*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
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 13
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
PolyOne Corporation 14
Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/September%2520Investor%2520Presentation.pdf
V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E P O S T P P & S D I V E S T M E N T
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
17%
Wire & Cable
Building &
Electrical &
Color
Additives &
Inks 35%
Distribution
43%
Specialty
Engineered
22%
United States
53% Europe 19%
Latin
America
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks 1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
**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
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
35%
$20
$56
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
2
44 0
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 10 5 17 5 10 47
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,767 $315 $766 $2,848
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
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Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Installed LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011
Acquired
PlastiComp,
specialty LFT
producer
PolyOne Corporation
2019
Acquired
Fiber-Line,
specialty
fiber
processor
18
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
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W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
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71%
1%
2018PF Sales by Market
Fiber Optics
Oil & Gas
Estimated 2019 Sales:
$100M
• Abrasion
resistance
• Adhesion
enhancement
• Anti-microbial
• Chemical
resistance
• Color
• Conductivity
• Fire retardant
• Glow-in-the-
dark
• Process
enhancement
• UV inhibitor
• Water
swellable
• Water
repellency
• Entangling
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Twisting
• Winding
• Braiding
• Stranding
High Performance
Fiber and Polymers
Suppliers
Customer
Value
Coating
Processing
Fiber-Line
Bare and Coated
Fiber and
Composite Rod
Customers
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
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Our alumni base continues to grow, as they
immediately begin to utilize their leadership
skills to help our great company thrive.
73% PROMOTED
ELEVATE
GRADUATES
291
NEXTGEN
GRADUATES
132
68% PROMOTED
Leadership
Development
Training per
Participant
Over
50
Hours
90
180
270
360
450
NextGen & Elevate Program Participants
329
2014 2016 2018 2020 2022
263
169
86
423
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All managers of people receive tailored communications and training on our systems and processes
to support their critical role in the employee experience.
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Associates Trained in LSS (Cumulative)
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
LSS Projects Completed (Cumulative)
2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
184
639
1,431
2,394
2,919
3,363
193
594
2,028
3,747
5,779
7,033
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136
204
272
340
263
2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
169
86
329
Since 2013, the executive leadership selects 14–16 high performing, high potential
associates each year to participate in the NextGen leadership development program.
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As a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Avient was challenged to participate in the “All Together Global Clean Up” in honor of World Clean Up Day.