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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
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2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
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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
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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
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14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help
Customers Win
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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)
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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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Standard Colors Product Bulletin _ Color Card.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Globally harmonized formulations are
manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
medical sites, providing global consistency
and increased security of supply
• Documented change control available
• A range of standard colors eliminates color
matching to expedite development time
• The portfolio includes compliant colors for
use in:
- Needle hub applications: ISO 6009
- Ophthalmic container closures
(American Academy of Ophthalmology)
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• A library of pre-tested raw materials including:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
• Medical devices such as catheters, surgical and
dental instruments, and drug delivery devices
• Pharmaceutical packaging including vials
and bottles
• Diagnostics for blood analysis or In Vitro
Diagnostics (IVD)
PRODUCT BULLETIN & COLOR CARD
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request; exceptions may occur
Color Pantone Reference PE Base PP Base
Transparent
PP Base PEBA Base PC Base
Transparent
PC Base* ABS Base*
White — PE0M176031 PP0M176045 ** AH0M415001 NC0M176058 ** SB0M665206
Yellow 102C PE1M176076 PP1M176060 PP1M176062 AH1M415002 NC1M176058 NC1M176059 SB1M664958
Orange 158C PE2M176044 PP2M176046 ** ** NC2M176044 NC2M664912 SB2M664939
Red 199C PE3M176131 PP3M176111 PP3M176113 AH3M415002 NC3M176116 NC3M176122 SB3M665037
Pink 196C PE3M176130 PP3M176109 ** AH3M415001 NC3M176117 NC3M665052 SB3M665039
Violet 2593C PE4M176023 PP4M176036 PP4M176039 AH4M415001 NC4M176038 NC4M176044 SB4M664978
Light Blue 292C PE5M176155 PP5M176169 ** AH5M415003 NC5M176142 ** SB5M665402
Mid Blue 285C PE5M176154 PP5M176171 PP5M176175 AH5M415002 NC5M176143 NC5M176146 SB5M665404
Dark Blue 288C PE5M176153 PP5M176173 ** ** NC5M176144 ** SB5M665406
Light Green 346C PE6M176128 PP6M176111 ** ** NC6M176118 ** SB6M665070
Bluish Green 3145C PE6M176126 PP6M176115 ** ** NC6M176119 ** SB6M665068
Medium Green 348C PE6M176127 PP6M176113 PP6M176118 AH6M415001 NC6M176120 NC6M176121 SB6M665072
Dark Gray 425C PE7M176066 PP7M176091 PP7M176094 ** NC7M176124 ** SB7M665297
Mid Gray Cool Gray 5C PE7M176067 PP7M176089 ** AH7M415001 NC7M176125 NC7M665175 SB7M665295
Beige 7502C PE8M176048 PP8M176058 ** ** NC8M176058 ** SB8M664871
Brown 463C/731C PE8M176049 PP8M176060 ** ** NC8M176059 ** SB8M664869
Black Black C PL9M176008 PP9M176017 ** ** NC9M176008 NC9M176009 SB9M664896
Colors may vary from actual color shown.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Paddlesports Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
STRENGTH & FLEX
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
DURABILITY
Density, Stiffness, Strength
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements, Chemical Resistance
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance,
UV Stable Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch, Slip Resistance
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Lightweighting, Buoyancy
SOLUTION: Continuous Filament
Winding Technology
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
Waterproof Seals
& Closures
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
DYNAMIC COMFORT
Durability, Customization,
Shock Absorption
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
COLOR RESILIENCE
Excellent Adhesion
to Substrates,
Weatherability
SOLUTION: Plastisol
Textile Inks
FUNCTIONALITY
High Stiffness, Structural Integrity,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite
Tapes & Laminates
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Colors, Patterns
& Tones
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, Specialty Additives
RESILIENCE
Weatherability, Longevity
SOLUTION: Specialty
Engineered Polymer
Formulations
STEM TO STERN
OUTSTANDING FROM
Explore the many ways polymers can help you innovate to
meet evolving consumer demands and create thoughtfully
designed paddlesports products that set your brand apart.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023 Paddlesports Application Graphic.pdf
STRENGTH & FLEX
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
DURABILITY
Density, Stiffness, Strength
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements, Chemical Resistance
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance,
UV Stable Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch, Slip Resistance
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Lightweighting, Buoyancy
SOLUTION: Continuous Filament
Winding Technology
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
Waterproof Seals
& Closures
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
DYNAMIC COMFORT
Durability, Customization,
Shock Absorption
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
COLOR RESILIENCE
Excellent Adhesion
to Substrates,
Weatherability
SOLUTION: Plastisol
Textile Inks
FUNCTIONALITY
High Stiffness, Structural Integrity, Metal
Replacement
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite
Tapes & Laminates
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Colors, Patterns
& Tones
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, Specialty Additives
RESILIENCE
Weatherability, Longevity
SOLUTION: Specialty
Engineered Polymer
Formulations
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