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consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
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S&P 500
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400%
500%
600%
POL S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 85
Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
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Track Record of Successful Acquisitions
$12
$50
2007 2014
$22
$39
2012 2014
$24
$69
2012 2014
GLS ColorMatrix Spartech
OI in $ millions
PolyOne Corporation Page 87
Driving Toward Premier Profitability
EBIT Margins for top tier
companies
Victrex 41%
18% Albemarle
Eastman 17%
Hexcel 17%
FMC 16%
Ecolab 14%
12% Specialty EBIT Margin – 2014
IFF 19%
Celanese 13%
PolyOne Corporation Page 88
2006 2014 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% 12 – 14%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.5 – 7.5%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
ROIC 5.0% 11.3% 15%
Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit
Expansion
2020 Platinum Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 89
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 90
2006 2010 2014 2020
Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple
6x
4x
Commodity POL
8x
Hybrid
10x
14x+
Mid-Tier
Specialty
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities is calculated as follows:
2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 72.5 $ 229.7 $ 140.8 $ 72.5 $ 106.9 $ 109.0 $ 208.4
Dividends and distributions received from joint ventures (32.9) (36.5) (24.2) (6.0) - - -
Pension Cash Contributions 35.9 28.5 37.5 38.1 68.8 69.8 21.6
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities $ 75.5 $ 221.7 $ 154.1 $ 104.6 $ 175.7 $ 178.8 $ 230.0
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Twelve Months Ended
(In millions) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 3.0 $ 3.8 $ 12.7 $ 61.8
Long-term debt 704.0 703.1 976.2 962.0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (191.9) (210.0) (365.2) (238.6)
Net Debt $ 515.1 496.9 623.7 785.2
Income before income taxes $ 168.9 $ 83.3 $ 151.0 $ 88.4
Interest expense, net 33.7 50.8 63.5 62.2
Depreciation and amortization 53.2 65.8 108.8 123.9
Equity income from equity affiliates (5.7) - - -
Special items, impact on income before
income taxes (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.9
Interest expense included in special items - (1.3) (1.9) -
Accelerated depreciation included in special
items - - (12.7) (23.1)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 202.0 $ 253.7 $ 355.0 $ 416.3
Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA 2.6 2.0 1.8 1.9
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Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Agenda
Introduction��
Slide Number 6
The Leaders Behind the Team
Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance
Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Well Positioned for Accelerated Growth
Global Color, Additives & Inks��
At a Glance
A Case Study for Transformational Success
Slide Number 18
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
Global Specialty Engineered Materials��
What We Do
At a Glance
A Case Study for Transformational Success
Slide Number 30
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
�Designed Structures and Solutions��
At a Glance
Early Progress
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Who We Are Growing With
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
Performance Products and Solutions��
At a Glance
What We Have Delivered
Slide Number 50
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Key Initiatives
Platinum Vision
Summary
PolyOne Distribution��
At a Glance
Slide Number 61
What We Have Delivered
Accelerating Growth
Who We Are Growing With
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Going Beyond Distribution
Platinum Vision
Summary
Financial Highlights��
Who We Are Growing With
2014 Awards and Recognitions
2014 Financial Highlights
Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
Financial Strength
Financial Flexibility
Cash to Generate Value
Slide Number 79
Slide Number 80
2020 Platinum Vision��
PolyOne Core Values
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Formula for Success
Track Record of Successful Acquisitions
Driving Toward Premier Profitability
2020 Platinum Vision
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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We will uphold these values
with the utmost integrity in all that we do.
These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as
individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities
where we work.
Our customers value the
breadth of our solutions as we can tap into a broad array of
raw materials to solve their specific needs.
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We will uphold these values
with the utmost integrity in all that we do.
These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as
individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities
where we work.
Our customers value the
breadth of our solutions as we can tap into a broad array of
raw materials to solve their specific needs.
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A Great Place to Work
With all the time, effort and resources we invest to
build our culture and support our associates, we have
been honored to receive awards that showcase our
company and people.
In 2022, we were very proud
to be certified as a Great Place to Work® by the
Great Place to Work Institute.
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Big or small, we earn customers, and we keep them.
As we grow, we can add capacity
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We create value for our stakeholders and we love to win.
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We believe that Mr.
We believe Dr.
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It also determines how we launch sustainable
products.
As we look to the future, we expect these eight areas to gain even more importance—
and acceptance—among our customers and their end users.
We comply with the systems by which we are regulated by keeping up-to-date on existing and
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