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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 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 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* 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 Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG 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) Page 12 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?
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; • Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Demand for our products and services; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions; and • Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results.
FX +4.6% FX -1.5% Total Avient +3.1% Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange Q2 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE (COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS) $525 $542 Q2 23 Q2 24 $94 $108 Q2 23 Q2 24 19.9% Sales Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) (in millions) Sales Adjusted EBITDA 7 17.9% +200 bps * * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % • Organic sales growth in all regions led by Americas • Raw material deflation combined with cost reduction actions drove EBITDA margin expansion + 3% (+5% excluding FX) + 15% (+17% excluding FX) Q2 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE (SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS) $301 $308 Q2 23 Q2 24 $60 $64 Q2 23 Q2 24 20.6% Sales Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) (in millions) Sales Adjusted EBITDA 8 19.8% +80 bps * * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % • Sales growth in consumer, healthcare and building & construction end markets offset by weaker demand in telecommunications • EBITDA margin expansion driven by positive end market mix as well as raw material deflation + 2% (+4% excluding FX) + 7% (+8% excluding FX) 2024 G U IDA N CE FY 2024 GUIDANCE Previous (May 7) Current Adjusted EBITDA $510 to $535 million $515 to $540 million Adjusted EPS $2.50 to $2.65 $2.55 to $2.70 Interest Expense $105 million $105 million Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25% Capital Expenditures ~$140 million ~$140 million 10 Q3 2024: Adjusted EPS of $0.62 11 Highlights • Provides performance updates on 2030 Sustainability Goals • Reduced company’s Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 48% since 2019 • Highlights ESG performance ratings, certifications, and awards, including recent upgrades by Ecovadis to Gold and CDP to A- • Reflects Great Place to Work® culture focused on health, safety and employee engagement 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 11 Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 12 • Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 in New York, NY • The focus will be to do a deep dive on the Company’s strategy • Further details to be communicated 2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY AP P EN D IX 15 Performance Additives 15% Pigments 13% TiO2 9% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 10%Nylon 5% Polypropylene 4% Styrenic Block Copolymer 4% Other Raw Materials 38% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 41% EMEA 36% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 19% Packaging 23%Industrial 16% Building and Construction 9% Telecommunications 4% Energy 5% Defense 7% END MARKET REVENUE $2,007M $358M $1,138M $224M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $502M$3,143M (1) Transportation 10% Healthcare 7% 17 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% EMEA 37% Asia 21% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 18 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Building & Construction 10% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% 19 Packaging 5% Consumer 16% Healthcare 6%Industrial 16% Transportation 12% Telecommunications 9% Energy 10% Defense 18% Building & Construction 8% END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS Packaging 32% Consumer 26% Healthcare 9% Industrial 13% Building & Construction 6% Telecommunications 2% Energy 2% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES Packaging 25% Consumer 13% Healthcare 5% Industrial 18% Building & Construction 9% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (36% of sales)Transportation 13% Packaging 13% Consumer 22% Healthcare 10% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 12% Energy 6% Defense 8% US & Canada (41% of sales) Transportation 9% Packaging 59% Consumer 22% Healthcare 2% Industrial 8% Building & Construction 4% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 4% Telecommunications 4% 20 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00 $0.28 $0.36 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Adjusted EPS $51.8 $72.4 $40.0 $60.0 $80.0 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) 40% $31.7 $55.3 $20.0 $40.0 $60.0 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) Q3 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 29% over prior year • Adjusted Operating Income expanded 40% versus Q3 2012 • Specialty operating income up 74% • Revenue increases 43% versus Q3 2012 29% 74% Page 12 Significant Debt Maturities Other Debt Total Debt at 9/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13 $ 965 22 $ 987 323 $ 664 $ 323 308 $631 *TTM 9/30/2013 Cash Balance = $323M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased 3.8M shares YTD in 2013 • 16.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization • Repurchased $45 million, par value, of higher coupon bonds YTD Share/Bond Repurchase • Announced a 33% increase in quarterly dividend on Dec 2, 2013; our third dividend increase • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • North American manufacturing alignment • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Acquisitions *TTM 9/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; • Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Demand for our products and services; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions; and • Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results.
For the same reasons, Avient is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. 2 3 AVIENT OVERVIEW 2023 Financial ResultsCompany Overview Revenue By: 9,300 Employees 102 Manufacturing Sites 20,000+ Customers Innovating materials and processing solutions to solve our customers’ challenges while enabling a sustainable world Broad portfolio of technologies with market leading positions and flexibility to anticipate and meet customer needs Focus is on organic revenue growth and margin expansion, following our successful portfolio transformation $3.14B Revenue $2.36 Adjusted EPS $502M Adjusted EBITDA 16.0% Adjusted EBITDA Margins $186M Adjusted Free Cash Flow U.S. & Canada EMEA Asia Latin America 64% 36% Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks 41% 36% 18% 5% 7% 7% 23% 19% 9% 16% 10% 5% 4% Defense Healthcare Packaging Consumer Building & Construction Industrial Transportation Energy Telecom Geography Segment Industry 2024 Financial Guidance $525 to $530 million Adjusted EBITDA $2.63 to $2.67 Adjusted EPS 4 Industry Sustainability Standards ESG Ratings Performance 1 2 4 87th 94th percentile Avient CDP Score: A- SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AND RECOGNITION O CTO BE R 3 1 , 2024 W EB CAS T P RE SE N TATI O N 6 Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS • 8.5% organic sales growth driven by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets in both CAI and SEM segments • Growth stemmed from gaining share, winning new product specifications and restocking in certain end markets • Both segments expanded YoY EBITDA margins by 40 bps each • Adjusted EPS of $0.65, an increase of 14% vs the prior year • Successfully refinanced $650M outstanding senior notes due 2025; extending maturity to 2031 • Increased dividend 5% to $1.08 on an annualized basis; 14th consecutive increase Adj.
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement; Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold; The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00 First Quarter Financial Highlights • 14th consecutive quarter of double digit adjusted earnings per share growth • 29 percent increase in adjusted EPS 34 percent increase in Specialty operating income Growth from all regions Virtually all organic growth • Strengthened our financial position Page 13 • Total Debt at 3/31/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.7x* $169 285 $454 $1,056 169 $887 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 14 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM with no synergies related to Spartech acquisition & excludes resin assets Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13 Cash Balance = $169M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.7x • Repurchased 840k shares in Q1 2013 • 19.1 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Acquisitions *TTM with no synergies related to the Spartech acquisition Use of Cash Page 15 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00 $0.28 $0.36 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Adjusted EPS $51.8 $72.4 $40.0 $60.0 $80.0 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) 40% $31.7 $55.3 $20.0 $40.0 $60.0 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) Q3 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 29% over prior year • Adjusted Operating Income expanded 40% versus Q3 2012 • Specialty operating income up 74% • Revenue increases 43% versus Q3 2012 • Portfolio transformation activities Completed acquisition of Spartech Divested non-core Resin Business 29% 74% Page 11 Significant Debt Maturities Other Debt Total Debt at 9/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13 $ 965 22 $ 987 323 $ 664 $ 323 308 $631 *TTM 9/30/2013 Cash Balance = $323M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased 3.8M shares YTD in 2013 • 16.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization • Repurchased $45 million, par value, of higher coupon bonds YTD Share/Bond Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • North American manufacturing alignment • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Acquisitions *TTM 9/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 13 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 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 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* 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 Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG 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) Page 12 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?
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement; Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold; The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00 First Quarter Financial Highlights • 14th consecutive quarter of double digit adjusted earnings per share growth • 29 percent increase in adjusted EPS 34 percent increase in Specialty operating income Growth from all regions Virtually all organic growth • Strengthened our financial position Page 12 • Total Debt at 3/31/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.7x* $169 285 $454 $1,056 169 $887 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM with no synergies related to Spartech acquisition & excludes resin assets Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13 Cash Balance = $169M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.7x • Repurchased 840k shares in Q1 2013 • 19.1 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Acquisitions *TTM with no synergies related to the Spartech acquisition Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; Our ability to achieve new business gains; The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00 $0.54 $0.68 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted EPS $101.0 $132.6 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) +31% $68.8 $97.7 $50.0 $75.0 $100.0 H1'12 H1'13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) First Half 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior year first half • Operating Income expanded 31% versus first half 2012 • Specialty operating income up 42% • Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12 • Portfolio transformation activities Completed acquisition of Spartech Divested non-core Resin business +26% +42% Page 12 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x* • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted) $392 310 $702 $1,031 392 $639 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Cash Balance = $392M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased ~3.0M shares YTD in 2013 • 17 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • North American manufacturing alignment Acquisitions *TTM 6/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Second Quarter and Full Year 2023 Outlook The company noted global demand conditions continue to be challenged by negative consumer sentiment, rising interest rates and inflation.
This factors in a more conservative growth rate in the second half of the year in light of the present macroeconomic environment.”
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.