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Overview of how Avient serves wire & cable customers, highlighting both power and data cables technologies
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/composite-braces-case-study.pdf
Each cradle brace is a two-foot long, rectangular bar
with a “U” shape machined into our engineering team
developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional,
hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional
carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both
a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered
fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any
potential cracks from propagating.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/oncap-denesting-case-study.pdf
The Avient team quickly went to work formulating a
custom OnCap™ Denesting additive solution, which was
optimized to solve the issue of packaging trays sticking
together while also delivering a consistent, easy release
that exceeded the brand owner’s expectations.
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MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
ColorMatrix Optica is formulated for
PC resins used in the production of:
• Automotive interiors
• Appliance housings
• Consumer goods
• Food packaging
• Finished materials such as
PC sheet
• Electrical & Electronics
REGULATORY
• No heavy metals or restricted
ingredients
• In-house chemical testing and
verification system compliant with
ISO ISO/IEC 17025:2005
• Dedicated product stewardship
team globally and locally
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/pvc-extrusion-processors-case-study.pdf
THE SOLUTION
The Avient technical team leveraged its expertise in
liquid colorants and chemical additives to scientifically
engineer its line of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ chemical
foaming additives (CFAs) for PVC processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/NEUSoft Product Selection Guide.pdf
Our formulation experts can also work with your
design team to tailor a product that meets your specific
color and performance needs.
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Garratt
Senior Vice President, President of
Performance Products & Solutions
John Midea
Senior Vice President,
Global Operations & Process
Improvement
Mark Crist
Senior Vice President, President of
PolyOne Distribution
Cathy Dodd
Vice President, Marketing
Chris Murphy
Vice President, Research & Development,
Chief Innovation Officer
Kurt Schuering
Vice President, Global Key Account
Management
The Leaders Behind the Team
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
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 9
2006 2014
“Where we were” “Where we are”
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65%
ROIC 5.0% 11.3%
Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37%
Proof of Performance
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2%
34% 43% 62% 65%
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60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014
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Old
PolyOne
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
New
PolyOne Transformation
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
2014 2015 Target
“Where we are” (Est. in 2012)
Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 14.7% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions 7.3% 8 – 10%
Performance Products & Solutions 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 65% 65 – 75%
ROIC 11.3% 15%
Adjusted EPS Growth 37% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
• Sold non-core resin assets – EPS dilutive
• Completed acquisition of Spartech
• Housing starts below 1.25 million units
Single family units 30% below expectations
• Longstanding weakness in Europe, and
decline in Euro
Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
-100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
POL S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40%
Adjusted EPS Share Price vs.
S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Well Positioned for Accelerated Growth
$40 billion of market potential
• Megatrends favor our solutions
$1.9 billion of opportunities in our specialty innovation pipeline
• Increased $200m from a year ago
44% of Specialty products introduced in the last 5 years
World class leadership team drives next
phase of specialty transformation:
From Gold to Platinum
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Global Color, Additives & Inks
John V.
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 92
Questions & Answers
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.