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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
• 19 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Goal of $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly double
2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
6%
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
6%
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015
%
o
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O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 66% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40%
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
(Est. in 2012)
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
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*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
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
*Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
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 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
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
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.8 million shares in
Q2 2014
Repurchased 8.2 million
shares since early 2013
11.8 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
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Keeping abreast of these
technologies is key.
This includes in-depth
analysis to identify key points of differentiation for your
product, plus a visualization tool that captures
all of your requirements.
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General Purposes
The general purposes of the Committee are to:
• Develop the Company’s overall executive compensation philosophy and objectives;
• Discharge the Board’s responsibilities relating to compensation of the Company’s executive
officers and, further, to assist the Board in the discharge of its fiduciary responsibilities with
regard to establishment of policies governing, and the implementation of, all aspects of
remuneration throughout the Company, including benefits and perquisites of executive
officers of the Company and any other employees designated by the Committee as key
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries;
• Discharge similar responsibilities with respect to the remuneration of non-employee
directors;
• Review and discuss with management the Company’s disclosures in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis (the “CD&A”) required by rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and recommend to the Board whether the CD&A
should be included in the Company’s proxy statement or other applicable SEC filings;
• Prepare a Compensation Committee Report for inclusion in the Company’s applicable filings
with the SEC that complies with the rules and regulations of the SEC; and
• Provide policy guidance and oversight on significant human resource policies and practices.
Review and approve equity-based grants and awards, including long-term incentive plan
awards, to officers, senior managers, key employees, and other employees of the
Company and its subsidiaries under the Company’s equity-based plans
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Leaders at Avient play a key role in our approach to training and
development.
In 2020, we began to prioritize key products associated within our
food and beverage markets.
Strong,
transparent relationships with suppliers are key to our success.
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Leaders at Avient play a key role in our approach to training and
development.
In 2020, we began to prioritize key products associated within our
food and beverage markets.
Strong,
transparent relationships with suppliers are key to our success.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• High-wearing comfort and elastic recovery
• Strong and seamless adhesion to polyester and
nylon fabrics
• Passed OEKO-TEX 100-2 testing
• Excellent washability at up to 60°C
• Non-toxic formulations with low volatile
organic compounds (VOC) and without added
plasticizers
• Attractive alternative to conventional TPU
adhesive film and glue
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Versaflex TF Adhesive TPE solutions have been
custom engineered for:
• Elastic strips in underwear
• Seam tapes in sports and fitness apparel
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PRODUCT BULLETIN
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Eliminates electric charges to maintain good
product appearance
• Creates safer, static-dissipated parts for
electronics, packaging, automotive, and
military applications
• Improves product appeal by reducing static
charge-related dust accumulation
• Reduces the risk of a potential fire hazard in
product environments
• Reduces cycle times, maximizes throughput,
and lowers operating costs
• Can be combined with other additives or
colorants into a single masterbatch
• Compatible with a variety of processes
including blow molding, injection molding,
extrusion, and film processing
• FDA-approved and bio-based formulations
available
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives are suitable for any
thermoplastic application that could benefit from
reduced static buildup, including:
• Automotive under-the-hood components
• Automotive dashboards
• Electrical connectors & components
• Electronic components
• Military components
• Consumer packaging
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THE SOLUTION
Ballistic-resistant panels made with fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) composites offer key properties that
enable Southern States to meet its customers’ critical
needs.
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Next to lower density, design optimization for
the use of thermally conductive materials is key for the
weight and cost saving that our Avient Design specialists
provide as an additional service to our customers.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion
• Flame performance
• Low temperature performance
• Temperature ratings up to 125°C
• High extrusion speeds, ambient curing properties
and low capital investment
• Conforms to UL-44, UL-4703 and CSA 22.2
requirements
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Syncure XLPE formulations provide economical
solutions for multiple end-use commercial and
residential applications.