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Examples include:
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
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and increased 21% over prior year quarter, driven by organic revenue growth in all regions, favorable input costs and lower interest expense
Building on the positive start to the year, we delivered a strong second quarter, highlighted by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets," said Dr.
added, "On a geographic basis, all regions delivered year-over-year organic sales growth.
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Operating income increased 5% as improved margins in all segments and cost containment actions offset a 5% sales decline related to the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the world and our first priority is the health and safety of our associates, customers and all stakeholders.
said, "Improving margins in all three of our segments and an uptick in orders in
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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 – 2015 2016 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
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
Note: 2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2% 5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5%
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
End Markets
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
United States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliances
4%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
29%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
51%
$1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
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
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.3% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.8% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
25 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
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 Page 10
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 10
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Packaging
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
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%
28%
2006 2015
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
2006 2015
Adjusted
Gross Margin ($M)
+138%
Investing to Drive Growth
Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
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
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
16.2%
9.7%
2006 2015
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
52% of associates trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Commitment to Operational Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q4 2015
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.1x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2015
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
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
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
1.0 million shares in
Q4 2015
Repurchased 15.8
million shares since
early 2013
4.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 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 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 21
Appendix
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Recent Acquisitions
Kraton TPE Assets Magenta Master Fibers
February 2016 – Acquired Kraton’s thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE) assets
Serve personal care, medical, packaging (protective
film) and electronics applications
Purchase price of $72 million represents a multiple
of 9x EBITDA
Adds $35 million in annual revenue and $0.03
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Expands GLS presence in consumer, healthcare,
transportation, and packaging end markets
December 2015 – Acquired Magenta Master Fibers,
an innovative developer of specialty color
concentrates for the global fiber industry
Purchase price of $22 million represents a multiple
of 6.8x EBITDA
Adds $16 million in annual revenue and $0.01
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Broadens portfolio of colorant and additives
technologies for fiber applications and extends
existing reach into strategic end markets such as
transportation and consumer goods
Medical
Baby Care Electronics
Food Packaging
Automotive Textiles Home Textiles
Clothing Outdoor
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$0.00
$0.75
$1.50
$2.25
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
2015 Full Year Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reached record level
of 16.7%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 260 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Adjusted EPS has grown on average
24% per year since 2011
$50
$75
$104
$125 $135
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
CAI Operating Profit
$46 $47
$57
$72
$80
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
SEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
United States
48%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
5%
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
11%
Consumer
8%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
31%
Textiles
8%
Transportation
9%
Wire & Cable
11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6%
9.3%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
49%
Europe
29%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Appliances
3%
Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
20%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
19%
Wire & Cable
15%
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Platinum
Vision
Appliances,
3%
Building &
Construction
9%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
7%
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
Transportation
33%
United States
97%
Canada
3%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Appliances
7%
Building &
Construction
31%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
United States
79%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
5%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
53%
2006 Q4 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
4%Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
24%
Wire & Cable
4%
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
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 30
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
$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 33
• 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 34
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 35
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
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 38
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.
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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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
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Driven by our core values of Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence, we are the
world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
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% 15.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
24 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$52
2006 TTM
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 TTM
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
12%
43%
2006 TTM
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
12
4
9
6
1
6
3 7 4
5
6
1
1
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74
Specialty
Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Lightweighting with Advanced Composites
Increasing Healthcare Penetration
Innovation Initiatives
Expansion in Consumer Markets
New Market Development
$$$ $$ $
High Temperature Polymers
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
• Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’
sales force
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q3 2015
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x
$49
$121
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015
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
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
2.4 million shares in Q3
2015
Repurchased 14.8
million shares since
early 2013
5.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
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 17
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
$0.20
$0.28
$0.36
$0.49
$0.54
$0.00
$0.15
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
Adjusted EPS
Q3 2015 Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reaches record third quarter
level of 17.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 210 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Third quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 28% per year
since 2011
$13
$19
$29 $30
$35
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GCAI Operating Profit
$11
$13
$15
$18
$20
$10
$14
$18
$22
Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15
GSEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
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
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
15.1%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
3.5%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.1%
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%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 Q3 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 24
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 25
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*
113 trained Black Belts
235 trained Green Belts
151 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 26
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$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
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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 34
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.
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Gabelli%2520Conf%2520-%2520POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520Reconciliation%252003%252026%252015.pdf
S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 2015 Target
“Where we were” “Where we are” (Est. in 2012)
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 7.3% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.3% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Continuing Earnings Growth
Double
Digit EPS
Expansion
Ongoing LSS
Programs
Incremental
Share
Buybacks
Mergers &
Acquisitions
Continued
Gross
Margin
Expansion
Mid Single
Digit
Revenue
Growth
Accelerated
Innovation &
Mix
Improvement
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
60%
94%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
~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
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 1.6
million shares in Q4
2014
Repurchased 11.3
million shares since
early 2013
8.7 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
7%
Electrical &
Electronics
1%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
31% Textiles
7%
Transportation
8%
Wire & Cable
12%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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%
Target
United States
44%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
12%
Latin America
6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Appliances
4% Building &
Construction
3%
Consumer
18%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
12%
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%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
United States
44%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
19%
Latin America
2%
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appliances
2% Building &
Construction
8%
Consumer
5%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
23%
Packaging
27%
Transportation
30%
United States
96%
Canada
4%
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%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
33%
Consumer
5% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%
Industrial
11%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
United States
80%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
4%
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
Appliances
6%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
13%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
15%
Packaging
4%
Transportation
25%
Wire & Cable
3%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
$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 Fast 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
4% 4%
8%
9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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
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
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.
1
Schedule I
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/avnt-first-quarter-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of
which are unique to Avient:
o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant
Masterbatch revenue synergies, that will drive 2021 revenue growth of 14% and long-term
growth in excess of GDP
o Clariant Masterbatch cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit
In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and
opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
15%
TiO2
12%
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
10%
Nylon
5%
Polypropylene
4%
Other Raw
Materials
29%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
6%
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
23
• Exiting 2020, the majority of hydrocarbon based raw
material markets were experiencing price inflation
and tight inventory
• Winter Storm Uri in the Gulf Coast caused further
stress on the situation for 2021
• Raw materials most impacted include polyethylene,
polypropylene and nylon
• We purchase over 8,000 different raw materials to
formulate our customized solutions and unique
specifications
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
EMEA
26%
Asia
16%
Latin America
8%
2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
25
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
23%
Packaging
21%Industrial
15%
Wire & Cable
6%
Building &
Construction
6%
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
END MARKET REVENUE
Transportation
10%
Healthcare
15%
All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business.
(1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,043M
$331M
$709M
$124M
$1,110M
$70M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$457M$3,783M
(1)
Packaging
35%
Consumer
23%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
14%
Building &
Construction
8%
Transportation
7%
Wire & Cable
3%
Electrical &
Electronics
2%
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 2 0 P F R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 0 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
31%
EMEA
40%
Asia
22%
Latin America
7%
END MARKET REGION
26
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Consumer
24%
Healthcare
10%
Packaging
6%
Wire & Cable(1)
24%
Electrical &
Electronics
13%
Transportation
11%
Industrial
10%
Building &
Construction
2%
2 0 2 0 R E V E N U E | $ 7 0 9 M I L L I O N
END MARKET
US & Canada
58%
EMEA
23%
Asia
19%
REGION
27
(1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling
D I S T R I B U T I O N
2 0 2 0 R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 1 B I L L I O N
Healthcare
29%
Consumer
25%
Packaging
2%
Industrial
20%
Transportation
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Building &
Construction
4%
Wire & Cable
1%
US & Canada
82%
Asia
3%
Latin
America
15%
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I E R S
28
T O T A L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
B Y E N D M A R K E T
Packaging
32%
Consumer
27%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
6%
Wire & Cable
6%
Building &
Construction
4%
Electrical &
Electronics
9%
Asia
(16% of sales)
Transportation
4%
Packaging
34%
Consumer
16%Healthcare
5%
Industrial
17%
Wire & Cable
10%
Building &
Construction
8%
Electrical &
Electronics
3%
EMEA
(26% of sales)
Transportation
7%
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
29
Transportation
10%
Consumer
26%
Healthcare
19%
Packaging
13%
Industrial
16%
Wire & Cable
7%
Building &
Construction
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
Packaging
45%
Consumer
29%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
8%
Building &
Construction
3%
Electrical &
Electronics
2% Wire & Cable
1%
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Transportation
6%
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (22.9) — (22.9)
Income tax impact of special items — (0.9) (0.9)
Tax adjustments — 1.1 1.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 79.3 $ 2.6 $ 81.9
Net income / EPS $ 0.86 0.03 $ 0.89
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.2 92.2 92.2
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
Operating income - GAAP $ 120.4
Special items in operating income 2.4
Adjusted Operating income $ 122.8
1
Business Segment Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 216.5 185.3 708.8 745.7 645.8
Distribution 362.7 289.5 1,110.3 1,192.2 1,265.4
Corporate and eliminations (26.2) (19.8) (79.9) (79.0) (76.7)
Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 $ 2,881.0
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 197.5 $ 89.4 $ 484.4 $ 338.4 $ 353.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 64.7 52.6 207.6 200.2 171.7
Distribution 39.3 33.6 124.0 132.1 125.8
Corporate and eliminations 0.9 (4.1) (31.7) (13.5) (26.1)
Gross margin $ 302.4 $ 171.5 $ 784.3 $ 657.2 $ 624.8
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 108.7 $ 48.9 $ 303.6 $ 191.0 $ 194.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 30.5 30.3 113.2 116.5 99.4
Distribution 15.3 14.2 54.5 56.7 54.3
Corporate and eliminations 27.5 25.3 123.7 136.2 97.6
Selling and administrative expense $ 182.0 $ 118.7 $ 595.0 $ 500.4 $ 446.2
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.2 19.5 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
Other income, net 1.5 1.6 24.3 12.1 (12.9)
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 19.1 % 20.0 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 16.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 6.7 % 6.7 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
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Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color,
Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 279.4 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 609.3 $ 535.9 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 23.0 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 88.8 $ 63.5 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 27.4 $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.1 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 27.4 $ 26.0 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 38.1 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 116.2 $ 89.5 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 19.1 % 16.7 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 711.5 $ — $ 711.5 $ 279.4 $ 990.9
Operating income 52.8 9.7 62.5 23.0 85.5
Interest expense, net (9.4) — (9.4) (12.8) (22.2)
Other income, net 1.6 (0.1) 1.5 — 1.5
Income taxes (11.9) (1.0) (12.9) (2.4) (15.3)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 33.1 $ 8.6 $ 41.7 $ 7.8 $ 49.5
Weighted average diluted shares 86.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 6.1
Weighted average diluted shares 92.8
EPS $ 0.53
(1) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
3
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro
Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2
Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0
Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5)
Other income, net 9.5 (0.3) 9.2 — 9.2
Income taxes (7.9) 0.7 (7.2) (3.8) (11.0)
Net income attributable to non controlling interests
(0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 9.4 $ 32.4 $ 12.9 $ 45.3
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 107.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
(2) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special items (10.1) — —
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
4
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(3)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 213.6 $ — $ 56.1 $ 269.7 $ 45.0 $ — $ 314.7
Depreciation and amortization 115.0 (3.2) 111.8 30.1 141.9
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 328.6 $ 52.9 $ 381.5 $ 75.1 $ 456.6
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Items
Adjusted
Avient
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Avient
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 168.9 $ — $ 61.7 $ 230.6 $ 72.9 $ — $ 303.5
Depreciation and amortization 78.1 — 78.1 60.3 138.4
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 247.0 $ 61.7 $ 308.7 $ 133.2 $ 441.9
(3) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
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We have remained consistent in our view all year that to the
extent demand conditions weakened further, we would be able to offset that with strength in
composites, improving margins and cost reductions.”
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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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
• 18 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
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by 2015,
nearly double 2013
EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income and
adjusted EPS growth
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$39.28
April 4th, 2014
• 18 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
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Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
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
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End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
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PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7% Asia6%
Latin
America
6%
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
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Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62% 64%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015
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JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target
2015
Target
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
Page 9
2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double DigitExpansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid single digit revenue CAGR
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
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14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
42.0%
2006 Q1 2014
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
Investing in operational and
initiatives that drive
profitability growth
Manufacturing realignment
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million
shares in Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for repurchase
under the current
authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?