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PolyOne Corporation Page 1
PolyOne Investor Presentation
Goldman Sachs 2014 US Emerging / SMID
Cap Growth Conference
New York, NY
November 20, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 2
Forward-Looking Statements
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty
Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end
markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and
beyond
• 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
• 20 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
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
adjusted EPS by
2015, three times
the EPS generated
in 2011 of $0.82
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7% Asia
Latin
America
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation 2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Goldman Sachs 2014 US Emerging / SMID Cap Growth Conference�New York, NY�November 20, 2014��
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
PolyOne Core Values
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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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.
4 POLYONE CORPORATION
About PolyOne
Reach
7,000 associates | 77 facilities | $3.4 B 2015 revenue
Global Presence
10,000 global customers | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia |
Global sales, technical and manufacturing footprint
Solutions
35,000+ polymer solutions | 12 innovation centers |
Support for design through manufacturing
5 POLYONE CORPORATION
What We Do
Value
Formulation
Expertise Inputs
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
Driving customer value with specialty products & services
Service
InVisiOSM Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
POLYONE CORPORATION 6
CAI
23%
SEM
15%
DSS
13%
POD
29%
PPS
20%
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
At a Glance
United
States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin
America
7%
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
2015 Operating Income: $322 Million
CAI
38%
SEM
23%
DSS
4%
POD
19%
PPS
16%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
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Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
POLYONE CORPORATION 8
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
$0.56
3Q
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2%
5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5% 9.9%
3Q
28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
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2006 2016 YTD 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income % of Sales
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.2% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 0.6% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 11.6% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 60% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11.5% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*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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2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$88
$322
2006 2015
Adjusted
Operating Profit ($M)
+266%
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
34%
2006 2015
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
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Globalization
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Growth in
urbanization
Changing
demographics
Climate and
resource
challenges
Increase of
individual
power
Evolution and
expansion of
healthcare
Strategic Growth Opportunities
Four Pillar Strategy Global Megatrends
Attractive
Revenue &
Margin Growth
Opportunities
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Primary Industries Served
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Appliance
4%
Industrial
14%
Wire & Cable
9%
Healthcare
11%
Consumer
10%
Packaging
13%
Transportation
20%
Focus End Markets
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Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants
Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 14
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
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Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
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PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
Target End Markets… Packaging
17 POLYONE CORPORATION
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 318,000
shares in Q3 2016
Repurchased 17.6
million shares since
early 2013
9.7 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 12.5% to
$0.54 per share,
representing the sixth
consecutive year of
dividend growth
19 POLYONE CORPORATION
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Annual Dividend
Since 2011, we have returned nearly $800 million to shareholders
$130 million returned through dividends
$650 million returned through share repurchases
$650M
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3'16
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
POLYONE CORPORATION 20
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental
pricing power and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
21 POLYONE CORPORATION
Segment Highlights
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2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion
At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks
Key Applications
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7% 17.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
United
States
48%
Europe
33%
Asia
12% Latin
America
5%
Canada
2%
Packaging
31%
Industrial
13%
B & C
11%
W & C
11%
Transportation
9%
Consumer
8%
Textiles
8%
Healtchare
6%
Appliances
2%
E & E
1%
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2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7% 15.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Consumer
20% Transportation
19%
E & E
16%
W & C
15%
Healthcare
11% Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Appliances
3%
B & C
3%
United
States
49%
Europe
29%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
Key Applications
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2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
8-10%
0.3%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Transportation
33%
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
B & C
9%
Healthcare
7%
Consumer
5%
Appliances
3%
United
States
97%
Canada
3%
Key Applications
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2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+
3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
23 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2014
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
27%
2006 2014
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
44%
2006 2014
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
6
9
7
3
5
12
5 3 2
8
4
2
4
3
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74
Addressable Market
($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
102%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q2 2015
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015
$49
$79
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2015
($ millions)
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
600K shares in Q2
2015
Repurchased 12.4
million shares since
early 2013
7.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Appendix
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$0.19
$0.26 $0.30
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
Adjusted EPS
Q2 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Color Additives & Inks
operating margin reaches record
level of 18.2%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials operating margin grew 240
basis points year-over-year to 14.4%
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 25% per year
since 2010
$13 $14
$24
$31
$38 $40
$10
$30
$50
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$12 $13 $13
$15
$19
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
17.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
36%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
15.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
33%
19%
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.5% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q2 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
114 trained Black Belts
222 trained Green Belts
140 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
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$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
Platform
operating
income
mix
percentage 2005* 2006* 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011 2012 2013 2014
YTD
Global Color,
Additives and
Inks
$ 4.3 $ 8.9 $ 25.7 $ 28.1 $ 25.2 $ 37.7 $ 50.2 $ 75.3 $ 104.0 $ 124.9 $ 73.4
Global
Engineered
Materials
0.4 3.9 4.9 17.6 20.6 49.7 45.9 47.0 57.2 72.4 43.2
Designed
Structures and
- - - - - - - - 33.4 45.1 7.7
Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 96.1 $ 122.3 $ 194.6 $ 242.4 $ 124.3
Performance
Products and
75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 27.7 38.8 56.0 63.1 27.8
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0 66.0 63.3 68.2 34.8
Joint ventures 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0 - - - -
Corporate and
eliminations (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 18.2 (89.6) (82.4) (218.6) (36.5)
Operating
income (loss)
GAAP
$ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 203.0 $ 137.5 $ 231.5 $ 155.1 $ 150.4
Less:
Corporate
operating
expense
51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (18.2) 89.6 82.4 218.6 36.5
Operating
income
excluding
Corporate
$ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 184.8 $ 227.1 $ 313.9 $ 373.7 $ 186.9
platform
operating mix
percentage
2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 52% 54% 62% 65% 67%
* Historical results have not been restated for the Resin business divestiture or the related resegmentation.
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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.
4 POLYONE CORPORATION
About PolyOne
Reach
7,000 associates | 77 facilities | $3.4 B 2015 revenue
Global Presence
10,000 global customers | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia |
Global sales, technical and manufacturing footprint
Solutions
35,000+ polymer solutions | 12 innovation centers |
Support for design through manufacturing
5 POLYONE CORPORATION
What We Do
Value
Formulation
Expertise Inputs
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
Driving customer value with specialty products & services
Service
InVisiOSM Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
POLYONE CORPORATION 6
CAI
23%
SEM
15%
DSS
13%
POD
29%
PPS
20%
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
At a Glance
United
States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin
America
7%
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
2015 Operating Income: $322 Million
CAI
38%
SEM
23%
DSS
4%
POD
19%
PPS
16%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
7 POLYONE CORPORATION
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
POLYONE CORPORATION 8
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
$0.56
3Q
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2%
5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5% 9.9%
3Q
28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
9 POLYONE CORPORATION
2006 2016 YTD 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income % of Sales
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.2% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 0.6% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 11.6% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 60% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11.5% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
POLYONE CORPORATION 10
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$88
$322
2006 2015
Adjusted
Operating Profit ($M)
+266%
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
11 POLYONE CORPORATION
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
34%
2006 2015
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
12 POLYONE CORPORATION
Globalization
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Growth in
urbanization
Changing
demographics
Climate and
resource
challenges
Increase of
individual
power
Evolution and
expansion of
healthcare
Strategic Growth Opportunities
Four Pillar Strategy Global Megatrends
Attractive
Revenue &
Margin Growth
Opportunities
13 POLYONE CORPORATION
Primary Industries Served
2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Appliance
4%
Industrial
14%
Wire & Cable
9%
Healthcare
11%
Consumer
10%
Packaging
13%
Transportation
20%
Focus End Markets
14 POLYONE CORPORATION
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants
Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 14
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
15 POLYONE CORPORATION
Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
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PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
Target End Markets… Packaging
17 POLYONE CORPORATION
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Advanced Composites
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
18 POLYONE CORPORATION
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 318,000
shares in Q3 2016
Repurchased 17.6
million shares since
early 2013
9.7 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 12.5% to
$0.54 per share,
representing the sixth
consecutive year of
dividend growth
19 POLYONE CORPORATION
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Annual Dividend
Since 2011, we have returned nearly $800 million to shareholders
$130 million returned through dividends
$650 million returned through share repurchases
$650M
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3'16
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental
pricing power and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
21 POLYONE CORPORATION
Segment Highlights
POLYONE CORPORATION 22
2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion
At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks
Key Applications
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7% 17.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
United
States
48%
Europe
33%
Asia
12% Latin
America
5%
Canada
2%
Packaging
31%
Industrial
13%
B & C
11%
W & C
11%
Transportation
9%
Consumer
8%
Textiles
8%
Healtchare
6%
Appliances
2%
E & E
1%
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2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7% 15.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Consumer
20% Transportation
19%
E & E
16%
W & C
15%
Healthcare
11% Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Appliances
3%
B & C
3%
United
States
49%
Europe
29%
Asia
20%
Canada
2%
Key Applications
POLYONE CORPORATION 24
2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion
At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
8-10%
0.3%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
Transportation
33%
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
B & C
9%
Healthcare
7%
Consumer
5%
Appliances
3%
United
States
97%
Canada
3%
Key Applications
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PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and
beyond
2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
• Key acquisitions propel
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Heavily tied to
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets • Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
Confirmation of Our Strategy
SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization
Associates
Operational
Operational
Commercial
Commercial
Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
7% PP&S
Distribution
29%
CAI
23%
SEM
%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
66% 15%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
Textiles
$1.96
$0 27 $0 21
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
Building &
C
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21 $0.13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
10%Electrical &
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne
Transformation
2020
80%
nc
om
e*
pe
ra
tin
g
In
80%+
43%
65%
%
o
f O
2%0%
2005 2010 2015 2020
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
16.7%
17.5%
20%+
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
15 8%
20%+
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
12.2%
9.6% 9.3%
12.1%
15.8%
1 7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
3.4%
5.1%
8.0%
8.6%
1.1% 1.3%
YTD YTD
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
2006 2Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+
S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
) j %
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
TPE’s & Film
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
Film
PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11
Target End Markets… Healthcare
OnForce
TPE + OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE O F
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Sheet
(DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Management
Interior & Exterior Trim
Interior Structural
Components
Fuel Handling
Underhood
Components
g
SystemsAir management
Electronics & Cameras
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Lighting
Fluid Handling
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Automotive
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Oxygen Scavenger
Ultimate UV
Light Barrier
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
Target ≥ 35%
$20
$53
43%
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015
Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted
2,883
Volume
(lbs in millions)
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
-16%
+86%
+138%
2,414$103
$303
2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Connecting
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
CommercializationInVisiO Color Design
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
Working Capital % of Sales
16.2%
52% of associates trained in LSS
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
2006 2015
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
102%
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2016
$700
$800 Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2016
($ millions)
80%
90%
$547
$600
$600
$700
70%
$500
50%
$300
$400
30%
2008 2Q 2016
$200
2022 2023
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250%
(3.50%)
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10 0 million shares are Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Gro th
Share
Rep rchases
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Growth Repurchases
Acquisitions Dividends
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material $0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
$0.16
$
$0.10
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
solutions
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
St f d t t th t t t d ti Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
g p g g g p
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
2Q 2016 Financial Highlights
Performance Products & Solutions
operating margin grew 370 basis $18
$16
$21
$22
PP&S Operating Profit
points year-over-year to 12.3%
$11
$16
$10
$14
SEM O ti P fit
SEM operating margin expanded 50
basis points to a record second
$19 $20
$21
$22
SEM Operating Profit
Adjusted EPS
quarter level of 14.9% $13
$10
$14
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.63
$0.45
$0.70
Adjusted EPS
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 20% per year
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.30
$
since 2012
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
48%
33%
16.7%
18.0%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Textiles
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
12.2%
Building &
C i
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Electrical &
1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
49%49%
29%
14.7% 14.9%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
19%
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%Building &
Electrical &
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
97%
8-10%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Packaging
19%
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
1.0%Building &
Construction
Industrial
24% Transportation
33%
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Appliances,
Construction
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
79%
CanadaCanada
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
12-14%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits
12.3%
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Building &
Electrical &
El t i
1%
%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%7.7%
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Distribution
Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
24%
Building &
4%Consumer
13%Healthcare
Electrical &
23%
6 6%
6.5-7.5%
6 5%
Operating Income % of Sales53%
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5%
6.1%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2006 2Q 2016 Platinum
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum
8 lbs steel
a pound of paper
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
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than glass
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
• Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
• Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions amongperceptions among
high‐end consumers
• Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
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p y
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
• Durable, long‐lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
• Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discolorationg
• One of the broadest medically y
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
• Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
• Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
• Reduces both weight and cost
• Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
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Color & Design Services
• Greater control of color
development and supply chain
• Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
• Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors
and effects
• Innovative brand differentiation
• Faster development timelines
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• Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports & p
leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments
to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
• ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment enable
greater efficiency and productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
• Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion spun fibers colored viaExtrusion‐spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
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PET Bottling Technology
• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Shelf‐life
extension
Weight
reduction
• Improve performance and reduce
cost through light‐weighting,
d d t f t l ti Greater product
consistency
l b l
Enhanced
product
aesthetics
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
aesthetics
High heat
• Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Color and
Special Effects
High heat
resistance Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of package
at end of use
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at end of use
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protectiontransmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior
sensory properties
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1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
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S&P 500
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2006 Q1 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 16.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 69% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
22 Consecutive
Quarters of
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
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Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2014
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
27%
2006 2014
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
44%
2006 2014
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
6
9
7
3
5
12
5 3 2
8
4
2
4
3
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74
Addressable Market
($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900
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60%
98%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q1 2015
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased over
500k shares in Q1
2015
Repurchased 11.8
million shares since
early 2013
8.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
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PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
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Appendix
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$0.17
$0.22 $0.24
$0.31
$0.44 $0.46
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
First quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 23% per year
since 2010
+26%
+11%
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
12% 1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
16.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
33%
19%
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2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2.7%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
11%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 5.9%
6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
50%
2006 Q1 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Application Examples
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$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
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• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
organoleptic properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
Platform
operating
income
mix
percentage 2005* 2006* 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q1
Global Color,
Additives and
Inks
$ 4.3 $ 8.9 $ 25.7 $ 28.1 $ 25.2 $ 37.7 $ 50.2 $ 75.3 $ 104.0 $ 124.9 $ 33.8
Global
Engineered
Materials
0.4 3.9 4.9 17.6 20.6 49.7 45.9 47.0 57.2 72.4 23.1
Designed
Structures and
- - - - - - - - 33.4 45.1 3.2
Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 96.1 $ 122.3 $ 194.6 $ 242.4 $ 60.1
Performance
Products and
75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 27.7 38.8 56.0 63.1 11.5
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0 66.0 63.3 68.2 15.7
Joint ventures 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0 - - - -
Corporate and
eliminations (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 18.2 (89.6) (82.4) (218.6) (17.2)
Operating
income (loss)
GAAP
$ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 203.0 $ 137.5 $ 231.5 $ 155.1 $ 70.1
Less:
Corporate
operating
expense
51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (18.2) 89.6 82.4 218.6 17.2
Operating
income
excluding
Corporate
$ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 184.8 $ 227.1 $ 313.9 $ 373.7 $ 87.3
platform
operating mix
percentage
2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 52% 54% 62% 65% 69%
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RSIN 815617781
Legal form Besloten Vennootschap (comparable with Private Limited Liability Company)
Statutory name Avient Colorants Netherlands B.V.
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Sole shareholder since 20-10-2015 (registration date: 03-11-2015)
Board members
Name Borst, Rainer Erich
Date of birth 10-10-1961
Date of entry into office 01-07-2020 (registration date: 06-07-2020)
Title Director
Name Kamalak, Ihsan
Date of birth 21-08-1985
Date of entry into office 01-07-2020 (registration date: 06-07-2020)
Title Director
Name Merklein, Norbert
Date of birth 03-05-1964
Date of entry into office 05-03-2021 (registration date: 30-03-2021)
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Strategy and Execution Drive Results
90%
$22
$24
PolyOne
Stock Price
50%
$18
$20
$22
S&P 500 (relative performance)
30%
$12
$14
$16
S&P 500 (relative performance)
‐10%
10%
$6
$8
$10
50%
‐30%
$0
$2
$4
$
|
‐50%$0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of SpecializedThe World s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Page 5
Spartech – Compelling Strategic Rationale
• Spartech expands PolyOne’s specialty portfolio with adjacent
technologies in attractive end markets
Bolt on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion as only Bolt‐on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion, as only
6% of Spartech’s revenues are outside of North America
• PolyOne has a proven management team with a track record of
transformational success
• Preliminary synergy estimated at $65 million run rate by end of
3year 3
Significant opportunity to expand profitability by leveraging
PolyOne’s four pillar strategy
• Substantial potential share price appreciation for all
shareholders
f f ll / $ Accretive to EPS in first full year post‐acquisition / $0.50 once
synergies realized
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Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne Transformation
100%
2015
Target
80%
In
co
m
e*
65 – 75%40%
60%
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
34% 43% 45%
65 75%
20%
o
f
2%0%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2015
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M Target
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Page 7
Proof of Performance
2007 2012 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” “Where we Where we were Where we are expect to be"
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 9.1% 12 – 16%
PP&S 6.1% 9.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 3.0% 6.4% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income 20% 45% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* ( ft t ) 7% 11% 15%3) ROIC* (after‐tax) 7% 11% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth** N/A 4 yr CAGR = 55% Double Digit
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
**4 yr EPS CAGR calculated using 2012 adjusted EPS vs 2008 adjusted EPS
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Proof of Performance
Spartech Opportunity
Intermediate
PolyOne Spartech Opportunity
2006 2012 Today Goal
“Where we
were”
“Where we
are”
“Where
Spartech is”*
“Where we
can go”were are Spartech is can go
Specialty
Operating
Margin
1.5% 9.1% 2.2% 8.0% – 10.0%
Margin
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*Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 ended November 3, 2012
PolyOne
14%
Latin
America
3% Distribution
2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion*
United
States
14% 5%
PP&S
20%Specialty
57%
Building & HealthCare
1.02
1.20
$1.20
$1.40
ha
re
End Markets* EPS Growth
Construction
14%
17%
Industrial
9%
0.27 0 21
0.79
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
Electrical &
0.12
0.21 0.13
$0.00
$0.20
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
Specialty
U it d
2012 Revenues: $2.4 Billion* Solutions
United
States
59%
9%
Latin
America
Building &
C t ti
HealthCare
o
f S
al
es
12-16%
End Markets* Expanding Profits
Construction
Electrical &
Industrial
15%
1.5%
3.2% 4.3%
5.3%
8.4% 9.1%
O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015
O
Target* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
Designed Structures and Solutions
United States
2012 Revenues: $0.85 Billion* Solutions
84%
Latin America
4% Building & Construction
Sign & Advertising
3%
Recreation & Leisure
Pool & Spa
1%
Distribution &
Thermoform
2% Operating Income % of Sales
2012 Revenue by Industry Segment* Expanding Profits**
Electrical & Electronics
23%Industrial
3%
2.2%
8 ‐ 10%
1%
HealthCare
2012 2015
Target
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*Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE)
**Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12
Positioned for Earnings Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.20
Proforma Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 12/31/12
(Reflecting Financing & Spartech Acquisition)
• Total Debt at 12/31/12
h
$1,010
$297
$360 $300
$400
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2012
($ millions)
Less: Cash
Net Debt
213
$797
$50
$297
$100
$200
• Available Liquidity
Cash $213
$800 Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2012
P f f 2/13 Fi i
$50 $0
2015 2017 2020
Interest Rates: 7.500% 5.000% 7.375%
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
$213
271
$484
$600
$400
$600
Proforma for 2/13 Financing
($ millions)
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.0x*
$484
$50
$360
$0
$200
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.35x**
$50$0
2015 2020 2023
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Interest Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Assumes $65 million of synergies related to Spartech acquistion
**Assumes no synergies related to Spartech acquistion
Use of Cash
Share DividendsOrganic
G Acquisitions
• Repurchased 1 2
Repurchase
• Introduced a
Dividends
• Expanding our
Growth
T t th t d
Acquisitions
• Repurchased 1.2
million shares in
2012
• 20.0 million
shares are
il bl f
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Proforma Cash Balance = $213M
N t D bt / EBITDA* 2 0X
CAPEX
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.0X
*Adjusted EBITDA assumes synergies related to the Spartech acquisition are realized at close; preliminary synergies estimated at $65M and are expected to be achieved over a 3-year period
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Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8
Specialty Platform $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9
Distribution 66.0
Corporate (87.6)
Operating income GAAP $ 167.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 45%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of
sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y 2012PF
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 779.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 753.8
Designed Structures & Solutions 847.4
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 $ 2,380.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 902.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.8)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,192.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0
Corporate and eliminations (33.7)
Special items in OI (53.9)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1
Special items in OI 53.9
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 8.6%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4%
Adjusted EPS 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y
Net Income attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 162.6 $ 172.6 $ 71.9
SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) -
Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 75.4 $ 96.1 $ 108.1
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.79 $ 1.02 $ 1.20
Average Debt Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 707.0 $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 706.3
Average Equity Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 588.3 $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 612.5
Adjusted EBITDA 2012
PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 113.0
PolyOne Interest expense, net 50.8
PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 69.8
PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 55.1
PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA $ 288.7
Pro forma Spartech EBITDA * 56.3
Pro forma EBITDA * $ 345.0
* Amount excludes expected synergies.