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Globalization
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Excellence
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Excellence
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Rigidly controlled process
for lot-to-lot consistency
• Formulated for excellent dispersion
• Ease of handling
• Customizable binder systems
• Available in slab and cube forms
APPLICATIONS
Stan-Tone RBX Rubber Dispersions are suitable for a
variety of applications within end markets such as:
• Building and construction
• Consumer
• Healthcare
• Packaging
• Transportation
Typical rubber applications include:
• Industrial goods
• Automotive mats
• Flooring
• Sponge rubber
• Wire and cable applications
Stan-Tone
Pigment
Approx. %
Specific
Color
Heat
WHITE
10MB03 Titanium Dioxide,
Rutile 60 1.74 PW-6 1 I/O SBR
10EP03 Titanium Dioxide,
Rutile 60 2.33 PW-6 1 I/O EPDM
YELLOW
12MB01 (a) Diarylide AAOT GS 48 1.23 PY-14 3 I SBR
12MB02 (a) Diarylide AAOA GS 50 1.15 PY-17 3 I SBR
12MB03 (a) Diarylide HR RS 50 1.16 PY-83 2 I/O (Mass) SBR
12MB09 (a) Diarylide AAA RS 50 1.21 PY-12 3 I SBR
12MB10 (a) Diarylide AAMX RS 30 1.22 PY-13 3 I SBR
13MB03 Benzimidazolone GS 50 1.15 PY-151 2 I/O (Mass) SBR
81MB01 (c) Iron Oxide 65 1.84 PY-42 2 C I/O SBR
12EP01 (a) Diarylide AAOT GS 47 1.16 PY-14 3 I EPDM
12EP03 (a) Diarylide HR RS 43 1.17 PY-83 2 I/O (Mass) EPDM
12EP09 (a) Diarylide AAA RS 47 1.14 PY-12 3 I EPDM
81EP01 Iron Oxide 65 1.78 PY-42 2 C I/O EPDM
ORANGE
15MB01 Pyrazolone YS 23 1.23 PO-13 2 I/O (Mass) SBR
15MB05 Dianisdine RS 40 1.11 PO-16 3 I/O (Mass) SBR
15MB06 Benzimidazolone RS 50 1.18 PO-36 2 I/O SBR
15MB07 Benzimidazolone YS 50 1.19 PO-64 2 I/O SBR
15EP01 Pyrazolone YS 23 1.16 PO-13 2 I/O (Mass) EPDM
15EP05 Dianisdine RS 43 1.07 PO-16 3 I/O (Mass) EPDM
RED
20MB01 (b) Red Lake C YS 50 1.27 PR-53:1 3 I SBR
22MB01 (b) Lithol Rubine BS 42 1.19 PR-57:1 3 I SBR
23MB06 Specialty Naphthol
BS 50 1.11 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C SBR
23MB07 Specialty Naphthol
YS 50 1.13 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C SBR
25MB12 Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 49 1.25 PR-48:2 2 I/O (Mass) SBR
26MB03 (c) Pyrazolone YS 41 1.09 PR-38 2 C I/O (Mass) SBR
28MB02 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 50 1.38 PR-48:1 2 I/O (Mass) SBR
82MB01 (c) Iron Oxide, Light BS 60 1.68 PR-101 1 I/O SBR
82MB02 (c) Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 60 1.8 PR-101 1 I/O SBR
82MB04 (c) Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 1.83 PR-101 1 I/O SBR
82MB05 (c) Iron Oxide, Light YS 60 1.84 PR-101 1 I/O SBR
20EP01 (b) Red Lake C YS 50 1.23 PR-53:1 3 I EPDM
Stan-Tone
Pigment
Approx. %
Specific
Color
Heat
RED
23EP06 Specialty Naphthol
BS 50 1.06 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C EPDM
25EP12 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 49 1.2 PR-48:2 2 I/O EPDM
26EP03 Pyrazolone YS 41 1.03 PR-38 2 C I/O EPDM
28EP02 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 50 1.33 PR-48:1 2 I/O EPDM
82EP02 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 59 1.7 PR-101 1 I/O EPDM
82EP04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 1.73 PR-101 1 I/O EPDM
BLUE
40MB05 (c) Phthalocyanine GS 48 1.19 PB-15:3 1 I/O SBR
40MB08 (c) Phthalocyanine RS 52 1.27 PB-15 1 I/O SBR
40MB10 (c) Phthalocyanine
RS-NC 48 1.22 PB-15:1 1 I/O SBR
40MB02 Ultramarine 51 1.35 PB-29 1 I/O SBR
40EP05 Phthalocyanine GS 44 1.14 PB-15:3 1 I/O EPDM
40EP08 Phthalocyanine RS 49 1.23 PB-15 1 I/O EPDM
40EP10 Phthalocyanine
RS-NC 48 1.11 PB-15:1 1 I/O EPDM
42EP02 Ultramarine GS 50 1.27 PB-29 1 I/O EPDM
GREEN
50MB05 Blend (Yellow/Blue) 48 1.21 N/A 3 I SBR
51MB01 (c) Phthalo Brominated
VYS 50 1.4 PG-36 1 I/O SBR
51MB03 (c) Phthalocyanine YS 47 1.34 PG-7 1 I/O SBR
51MB05 (c) Phthalocyanine BS 50 1.46 PG-7 1 I/O SBR
59MB01 Chromium Oxide 69 2.17 PG-17 1 I/O SBR
50EP05 Blend (Yellow/Blue) 48 1.16 N/A 3 I EPDM
51EP01 Phthalo Brominated
VYS 44 1.37 PG-36 1 I/O EPDM
51EP03 Phthalocyanine YS 47 1.33 PG-7 1 I/O EPDM
51EP05 Phthalocyanine Bs 45 1.37 PG-7 1 I/O EPDM
59EP01 Chromium Oxide 71 2.12 PG-17 1 I/O EPDM
VIOLET/MAGENTA
24MB03 Quinacridone Violet 30 1.06 PV-19 2 I/O SBR
24MB04 Ultramarine Violet 60 1.59 PV-15 1 I/O SBR
24MB06 Benzimidazolone 40 1.08 PV-32 2 I/O SBR
24MB07 Carbazole Violet 40 1.25 PV-23 2 I/O SBR
24EP03 Quinacridone Violet 31 1 PV-19 2 I/O EPDM
24EP07 Carbazole Violet 14 1.34 PV-23 2 I/O EPDM
Stan-Tone
Pigment
Approx. %
Specific
Color
Heat
BROWN
83MB01 (c) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.78 PBr-11 1 I/O SBR
83MB02 (c) Iron Oxide, Light 68 2.1 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR
83MB03 (c) Iron Oxide, Dark 60 1.83 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR
83EP02 Iron Oxide, Light 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM
83EP03 Iron Oxide, Dark 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM
BLACK
90MB01 (c) Furnace N-330 31 1.2 PBk-7 1 I/O SBR
90MB05 (c) Iron Oxide 60 1.8 PBk-11 2 C I/O SBR
90EP01 Furnace Black 33 1.05 PBk-7 1 I/O EPDM
90EP05 Iron Oxide 55 1.56 PBk-11 2 C I/O EPDM
ALUMINUM
61MB01 Aluminum 70 1.5 PM-1 1 I/O SBR
61EP01 Aluminum 60 1.31 PM-1 1 I/O EPDM
RS = Red Shade
YS = Yellow Shade
VYS = Very Yellow Shade
BS = Blue Shade
VBS = Very Blue Shade
GS = Green Shade
NC = Non-Crystallizing
HR = Heat-Resistant
(a) = Potential Migration at Low Use Levels
(b) = Poor Alkali Resistance - Not Recommended
for Open Steam Cure
(c) = Six Month Shelf Life
LIGHTFASTNESS
I = Indoor Only
I/O = Indoor or Outdoor
Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only
C = Some Caution Advised
HEAT STABILITY
1 = Above 400°F
2 = 350°F–400°F
3 = Below 350°F
C = Some Caution Advised
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ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES
• Complete range of in-stock color solutions
designed specifically for telecommunications,
energy, and automotive applications
- Complete Munsell color range for
telecommunications applications
- Complete NEMA color range for electrical
applications
- J1128 SAE specifications for automotive
applications
- UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free
formulations
• Custom color solutions for your most demanding
low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature,
aging, and shrinkage requirements
• Weatherable pigments providing color fade
resistance for demanding outdoor applications
• Optimized formulations for cross-linked
polyethylene wire and cable constructions
CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE
CONCENTRATES
Custom designed additive solutions for your specific
applications, providing added value through ease of
processing, product performance, and operational
cost savings
• Laser marking - improve marking reliability
and durability in all types of cable jacketing and
insulating materials
• Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful
mold and bacteria growth
• Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions
and manage shrink characteristics
• Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and
reduce resin costs
• UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend
product life
• Antioxidants - maintain physical properties
• Processing aids - minimize die drool associated
with some materials
COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH-
TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS
• Fluoropolymer and high-temperature
thermoplastics-based colorant and additive
concentrates and compounds
• Dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE
• Functional additives including laser marking,
foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic,
radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades
• Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC10225921 1.00% Black
CC00012573 1.00% White
CC10222359 1.00% Red
CC10223395 1.00% Gray
CC10222361 1.00% Green
CC00012376 1.00% Blue
CC10222363 1.00% Orange
CC10222360 1.00% Yellow
CC10223394 1.00% Brown
CC00012516 1.00% Purple
CC10062368 1.00% Aqua
CC10223396 1.00% Pink
C
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC00000001 1.00% Black
CC00012837 1.00% White
CC10225296 1.00% Red
CC10225298 1.00% Gray
CC10225300 1.00% Green
CC10225295 1.00% Blue
CC10225297 1.00% Orange
CC10225299 1.00% Yellow
CC10225301 1.00% Brown
CC10225603 1.00% Purple
CC10225293 1.00% Aqua
CC10225294 1.00% Pink
PE
ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• PVC colorants designed for telecommunications and fiber optic applications
• PE colorants that are excellent for foam skin and solid insulation applications
• EVA colorants designed for cross-linked materials and resin applications including XLPE, XLPO, PVC, PE, and more
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
EV
A
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC10190635 3.00% Black
CC10190642 3.00% White
CC10190641 3.00% Red
CC10190637 3.00% Gray
CC10190638 3.00% Green
CC10185195 3.00% Blue
CC10185197 3.00% Orange
CC10190643 3.00% Yellow
CC10190636 3.00% Brown
CC10190640 3.00% Purple
CC10190634 3.00% Aqua
CC10190639 3.00% Pink
PB
T
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua
CC10245005WE 2.00% Black
CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue
CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown
CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray
CC10246092WE 2.00% Green
CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange
CC10261866DR 2.00% Pink
CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple
CC10264436DR 2.00% Red
CC10245006WE 2.00% White
CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow
U
L
85
ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS
• Recommended use rate may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
(NEMA)
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012547 1.00% Red
CC10018221 1.00% Gray
CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green
CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10013140 1.00% Orange
CC00036502 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown
CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown
CC00012526 1.00% Purple
CC10018225 1.00% Tan
C
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
COLOR
(NEMA)
AB13820380 3.00% Yellow
AB24820333 3.00% Orange
AB32820571 3.00% Pink
AB33820570 3.00% Red
AB44820167 3.00% Purple
AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue
AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green
AB72820811 3.00% Gray
AB84820533 3.00% Brown
AB94820333 3.00% Black
CC00016954 1.00% White
N
YL
O
N
ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
• EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE
• Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment,
and resin grade
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
RATIO COLOR
CC00012853 1.00% Black
CC00012946 1.00% White
CC10221766 1.00% Red
CC10221760 1.00% Gray
CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green
CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green
CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue
CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue
CC10221767 1.00% Orange
CC10221763 1.00% Yellow
CC10221758 1.00% Brown
CC10221762 1.00% Purple
CC10224626 1.00% Tan
CC10221759 1.00% Pink
EV
A,
J
11
PRODUCT
LET DOWN
RATIO COLOR
CC00012342 1.00% Black
CC00012575 1.00% White
CC00012535 1.00% Red
CC00012461 1.00% Gray
CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green
CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green
CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue
CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue
CC00012490 1.00% Orange
CC00012585 1.00% Yellow
CC00012363 1.00% Brown
CC00012525 1.00% Purple
CC00012561 1.00% Tan
CC00012507 1.00% Pink
C,
J
11
A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
With manufacturing facilities and innovation centers across the globe, we work
with you to understand your goals and provide the expertise you need for your
wire and cable applications.
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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
$0.30
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
10%
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
66%
Building &
10%Electrical &
Textiles
Distribution
29%
PP&S
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
OnForce
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE + OnForce
OnForce
Thermoplastic Elastomers
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?
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V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
PolyOne Corporation 5
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
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76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation 8
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
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Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects
A wide range of visual effects, including brilliant metallic, wood grain, granite, pearlescence, and so much more.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates
Factor in part size and wall thickness:
These measurements are important in material selection no matter what polymer you need, but even more so with fluoropolymers.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/infrared-detection-colorants
These additives are created to enhance bioplastics so you can continue delivering top-end products to the market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Japan %28English and Japanese Translation%29.pdf
Unless otherwise agreed in a
writing signed by Seller, Seller may make
changes to its Product and process without
notice to, or approval from, Buyer so long as the
Specifications do not change and the Product
conforms to such Specifications.
Buyer shall disseminate such information so as
to give warning of possible hazards to persons
whom Buyer can reasonably foresee may receive
exposure to such hazards, including, but not
limited to, Buyer’s employees, agents,
contractors and customers.
If required to enable any competent
authority or agency to verify compliance with
Trade Control Laws, Buyer shall, if so requested
by Seller, promptly provide Seller with all
information pertaining to the particular end
customer, the particular destination and the
particular intended use of the Products and any
other relevant information with regard to
existing Trade Control Laws.