https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation_Day_-_May_2014_0.pdf
Dodd Vice President of Marketing
Thomas J.
Christopher Murphy
8:45-9:25 AM Key End Markets and
Differentiated Solutions
Robert M.
Dodd
Vice President
Marketing
Prototyping Services
Design Support
Fused Deposition Modeling
Aerospace
4) Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Craig M.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%2520w%2520nonGAAP.pdf
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
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2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.9% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.2% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 10.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% 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
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32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
2015 EPS: $2.50
2011 EPS: $0.82
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 Growth
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Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
31%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
43%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
Vitality Products
+ 700 to 1000 bps
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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
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Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.7x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 9/30/2014
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Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.5 million shares in
Q3 2014
Repurchased 9.7 million
shares since early 2013
10.3 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
$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
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PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Strong past 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
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.
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Goldman Sachs 2014 US Emerging / SMID Cap Growth Conference�New York, NY�November 20, 2014��
Forward-Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Confirmation of Our Strategy
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
PolyOne Core Values
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Cesa WithStand Patient Mobility Case Study %281%29.pdf
THE CHALLENGE
A global leader (“OEM”) in personal care products
was developing its first entry into the Patient Mobility
market and was looking for ways to gain a competitive
edge and offer superior value to its customers.
THE IMPACT
• FLEXIBILITY through wide range of color options
• PROTECTION of product through antimicrobial
technology
• SPEED to MARKET through supplier expertise
• COST REDUCTION through simplified processing
• CONSISTENT performance through all-inclusive,
one step masterbatch
Each Smartbatch solution is custom formulated
to incorporate color, antimicrobial technology
and UV stability in one material, simplifying them
manufacturing process and delivering consistent
performance
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/ColorMatrix SOS Small Order Program Bulletin.pdf
The result is a program that can provide
faster speed to market, higher profitability, and
less overall frustration.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Rapid turnaround for small volume delivery
• Competitive and flat pricing for small volume
purchases
• Faster color development and matching
• Supported with regulatory and technical
expertise
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
The ColorMatrix Small Order Service is ideal for
injection molders who use small amounts and a
variety of liquid color across a variety of polyolefin
resin applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/smart-colorants-infographic.pdf
WebpageFX, www.webpagefx.com/blog/web-design/psychology-of-color-infographic/
** “Colorant Market Size Worth $37.49 Billion By 2025,” Grand View Research, Inc
$37.5B
projected global colorants
market size by 2025**
84.7%
of consumers cite colors as
the primary reason they buy
a particular product*
U
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To learn more about polymer colorants and how
you can improve your current color strategy,
visit avientdistribution.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT
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Patterson
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United States
67%
Europe
17%
Canada
11%
Asia
5%
United States
60%
Europe
19%
Canada
9%
Asia
7%
Latin America
5%
Customer-Driven Globalization
2006 2011*
*Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix
• Differentiated by our consistent service and quality
offerings globally
• Invested in global account management organization to
serve over 100 multinational key accounts
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• Leverage technology development and best
practices to better serve global customers
• Drive global marketing strategies
for growth with target customers & markets
Formation of Global Segments in 2010
• Accelerate decision making and
assure consistent execution of
four pillar strategy
for growth with target customers & markets
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Recent Investment Activity
• 67% of recent commercial additions are outside
the U.S
�Focus areas of expansion in Eastern Europe, Russia,
Asia, and South Africa
�Megatrend toward lighter-weight packaging
supports accelerated growth in barrier supports accelerated growth in barrier
additive technologies
• Gained foothold in Brazil through
Specialty platform with acquisitions
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Critical Imperatives
• Focus on global key accounts, and continue
investment in commercial resources
supporting multinational accounts
• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets
• Accelerate growth in Asia
• Pursue appropriate
acquisition opportunities
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Avient Investor Presentation - February 2025_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
Eliminate complexity of portfolios, go-to-market
models and organization
4. to grow double-digits in
prioritized businesses through key growth vectors
5.
Play bigger and bolder in high growth markets
and portfolios supported by secular trends to
create product platforms of scale
2.
Prioritize company-level growth vectors meeting
the four-point criteria
MARKETS TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER SCALE
3.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/AVNT January IR Presentation_w Non-Gaap Recs.pdf
In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw
material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal
proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results.
This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of
certain items, such as, but not limited to, mark-to-market adjustments associated with benefit plans, environmental remediation costs, acquisition-related costs, and other non-routine costs.
Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31.
28
EV / 2023E EBITDA
6.5
8.5
11.0 10.8
16.1 15.5
14.1 14.0
10.3
21.0
19.0
14.3
12.1 11.8 11.7 11.5
9.7
11
21
23
PM AV
FM
Avient Historic Multiple
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
AP P E N DI X
30
Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
32
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION
US & Canada
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
33
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 BILLION
US & Canada
52%
35%
34
19%
8%Industrial
16%
9% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
35
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/CAI Animal Free Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Converters and brand owners working with flexible
film products are seeking extended food contact
compliance for their packaging options, as this gives
them the potential to increase their global market
reach and share.
WHAT IT DOES
This range of additives offers food contact approved
solutions that address these changing market
requirements, to help improve existing film
properties such as slip, anti-block, anti-static
or no-fog.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Allows entry into new markets due to
compliance
• Supports growth in new applications
• Ensures compliance of packaging portfolios
• Helps to streamline portfolios and reduce
complexity
• Contributes to a positive image in the market by:
- Responding to consumer preferences that
have a positive impact on climate change
- Driving transparency across the supply chain
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
• Flexible food packaging
• Polyolefins and biopolymers
• Lidding films, laminate films and bags
AVIENT CAN PROVIDE THE RESPECTIVE
SOLUTIONS AS PART OF THE FOLLOWING
PORTFOLIO:
Cesa™ Slip Additives
Cesa Slip lubricants improve the flow characteristics
of plastics during processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022_0.pdf
Market Size and Drivers
In 2020, the global rPET market was valued at $8.56 billion with Asia Pacific as the
largest regional market, accounting for over 45% revenue share.
Food & Beverage—Bottles and containers
for food and beverages represent a
significant share of the market.
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/recycled-polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-market
Projected Growth
The global rPET market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth
rate of 6.7% from 2021–2028.