https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Avient 2021 Sustainability Report 7-26-22.pdf
It is a technical methodology that drives improvement of all
business processes through the elimination of waste and variation.
Also, our CESA™ Additive Masterbatches are utilized
for solar back sheets to enhance the halogen-free
mono material structure and protect against voltage
breakdowns.
Through this data, we create safety data sheet sand customer certification
statements for intended use and product safety improvements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale in Turkey.pdf
Seller warrants good
and clear title in goods subject to the sale
(“Product”) and that the Product conforms at the
time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a
Certificate of Compliance, or a Product
Specification Sheet, if any such document exists,
and other specifications signed by Seller
(“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s
marketing materials, technical data sheets and
other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to
time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has
furnished to Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which
include warnings together with safety and health
information concerning the Product and/or the
containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.pdf
Seller warrants good and clear title in
goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and that the Product conforms at the
time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance,
or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document exists, and other
specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s marketing materials, technical
data sheets and other descriptive publications distributed or published on
its websites may vary from time to time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has furnished to
Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include warnings together with safety and
health information concerning the Product and/or the containers for such
Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Guatemala %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants
good and clear title in goods subject to the sale
(“Product”) and that the Product conforms at the
time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a
Certificate of Compliance, or a Product
Specification Sheet, if any such document exists,
and other specifications signed by Seller
(“Specifications”).
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s
marketing materials, technical data sheets and
other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to
time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges
that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety Data
Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the
Product and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Nov 2022 Earnings Presentation
AVIENT CORPORATION
I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N
(NYSE: AVNT)
D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2
AVI ENT: WHO WE A RE
40
23
9
36
• U.S. and Canada
• Latin America
• Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Asia
25,000+
CUSTOMERS
Headquartered in Avon Lake, OH
(Cleveland)
9,300+ employees
100+ manufacturing plants
Key Financial Data
2022PF Sales $3.6 billion
2022PF EBITDA $585 million
2022PF EPS $2.95
100%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
2
Guidance as of November 2, 2022 Webcast
W H O W E A R E – V I S I O N , S T R AT E G Y, C U LT U R E
3
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides
specialized and sustainable material solutions that
transform customer challenges into opportunities,
bringing new products to life for a better world.
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
E S G R AT I N G S P E R F O R M AN C E
E S G AWA R D S AN D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
84th
3
1
2
7
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L
O V E R V I E W
Avient Protective
Materials
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSAC TIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CA PI TAL STRUC TURE
& LI QUI DI TY
• Proceeds from completed
sale of Distribution used to
pay near-term maturing debt
to strengthen balance sheet
• Fixed/floating debt ratio of
~55/45
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following major
acquisitions through strong
free cash flow generation
• 2022 pro forma net
debt/adjusted EBITDA
expected to be 3.1x
$725 $725
$575 $500
$600
$525
$650
$650
$600
Capital Structure
Cas
h
$544
Undr
awn
Rev
olve
r
$250
Liquidity
$3.15B
$2.40B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
2023 Notes
After Dyneema
Acquisition
After Distribution
Divestiture
$794M
(1)
(1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVI OUS TR ANSACTIONS
Performance
Solutions
Products &
$0.8 B
COLOR
$1.4 B
Acquired (2020)Divested (2019)
11
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Ops Pro Forma
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
25
SUMMARY
• Executed the plans we laid out earlier this year
• Completed the Dyneema acquisition and Distribution divestiture
amid challenging market conditions
• Paid down debt and expect to finish the year modestly levered at
3.1x net debt to 2022 pro forma adjusted EBITDA
• Expect $200 million of free cash flow in 2022
• Entering an economic slowdown with a portfolio that is better
positioned than ever before
• Updated our EPS guidance to $2.60 from continuing operations
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
13%
TiO2
11%
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
12%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
27
• From Q2 to Q3, we have seen a 7-10%
sequential decline in certain
hydrocarbon-based raw materials
• Other raw materials such as
performance additives and pigments
have shown moderate inflation
sequentially from Q2 to Q3
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
EMEA
35%
Asia
20%
Latin America
5%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
21%
Packaging
23%
Industrial
15%
Building and
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
4%
Defense
6%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $585M includes corporate costs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation Updated.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Nov 2022 Earnings Presentation
AVIENT CORPORATION
I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N
(NYSE: AVNT)
D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2
AVI ENT: WHO WE A RE
40
23
9
36
• U.S. and Canada
• Latin America
• Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Asia
25,000+
CUSTOMERS
Headquartered in Avon Lake, OH
(Cleveland)
9,300+ employees
100+ manufacturing plants
Key Financial Data
$3.6 billion2022PF Sales
$585 million2022PF EBITDA
$2.952022PF EPS
100%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
2
Guidance as of November 2, 2022 Webcast
W H O W E A R E – V I S I O N , S T R AT E G Y, C U LT U R E
3
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides
specialized and sustainable material solutions that
transform customer challenges into opportunities,
bringing new products to life for a better world.
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
E S G R AT I N G S P E R F O R M AN C E
E S G AWA R D S AN D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
84th
3
1
2
7
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L
O V E R V I E W
Avient Protective
Materials
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSAC TIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CA PI TAL STRUC TURE
& LI QUI DI TY
• Proceeds from completed
sale of Distribution used to
pay near-term maturing debt
to strengthen balance sheet
• Fixed/floating debt ratio of
~55/45
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following major
acquisitions through strong
free cash flow generation
• 2022 pro forma net
debt/adjusted EBITDA
expected to be 3.1x
$725 $725
$575 $500
$600
$525
$650
$650
$600
Capital Structure
Cash
$544
Undrawn
Revolver
$250
Liquidity
$3.15B
$2.40B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
2023 Notes
After Dyneema
Acquisition
After Distribution
Divestiture
$794M
(1)
(1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVI OUS TR ANSACTIONS
Performance
Solutions
Products &
$0.8 B
COLOR
$1.4 B
Acquired (2020)Divested (2019)
11
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Ops Pro Forma
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
25
SUMMARY
• Executed the plans we laid out earlier this year
• Completed the Dyneema acquisition and Distribution divestiture
amid challenging market conditions
• Paid down debt and expect to finish the year modestly levered at
3.1x net debt to 2022 pro forma adjusted EBITDA
• Expect $200 million of free cash flow in 2022
• Entering an economic slowdown with a portfolio that is better
positioned than ever before
• Updated our EPS guidance to $2.60 from continuing operations
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
13%
TiO2
11%
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
12%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
27
• From Q2 to Q3, we have seen a 7-10%
sequential decline in certain
hydrocarbon-based raw materials
• Other raw materials such as
performance additives and pigments
have shown moderate inflation
sequentially from Q2 to Q3
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
EMEA
35%
Asia
20%
Latin America
5%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
21%
Packaging
23%
Industrial
15%
Building and
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
4%
Defense
6%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $585M includes corporate costs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/cai-healthcare-application-bulletin.pdf
GLOBAL REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
Our regional tech centers
around the world offer
regulatory support and product
stewardship expertise to help
you qualify your products
BIO-COMPATIBILITY
APPLICATIONS
Bio-compatible additives
and colorants, tested under
USP Class VI and ISO 10993,
allow your materials to
achieve required functional
performance while meeting
brand and color standards
STERILIZATION
REQUIREMENTS
A standard color range and
deliberate formulations
provide stability under
harsh sterilization methods
AUTHENTICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Protect your brands with our
Percept™ anti-counterfeit,
security and tracking taggant
technologies, or utilize
radiopacifiers for placement
protection
LASER MARKING
SOLUTIONS
Optimized for color and contrast
without diminishing physical
property characteristics for
branding, inventory management,
data coding, or universal device
identification
PRODUCT & PROCESS
OPTIMIZATION
Maximize production throughput
or eliminate waste with solutions
including dimensional stabilization,
cycle time reducers, chemical
foaming agents, nucleation or
hybrid technology
ONCOLOR™ HC
Colorants designed to be healthcare-friendly.
Enhance your product
performance and processing efficiencies, and have our technical
support and services at your fingertips.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Wells%2520Fargo%2520Conference%2520-%2520IR%2520Presentation%25205-6-2015%2520-%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520and%2520Appendix.pdf
S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 Q1 2015 2015 Target
“Where we were” “Where we are” (Est. in 2012)
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 16.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 69% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 5% Double Digit Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
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 11
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 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)
$800 $450 $450 $1,700
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
60%
98%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q1 2015
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/15
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015
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
~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
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased over
500k shares in Q1
2015
Repurchased 11.8
million shares since
early 2013
8.2 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?
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
$0.44
$0.46
$0.40
$0.45
$0.50
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
Adjusted EPS growth despite
unfavorable foreign exchange and
market dynamics
• Ex. currency, EPS grew 10.5%
+5%
+26%
+11%
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%
16.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
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%
16.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
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%
2.7%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 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%
6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
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
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% 5.9%
6-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.avient.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
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
$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 28
• 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 29
• 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 30
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
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 32
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 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
organoleptic 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.
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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.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Ended
Twelve Months
Ended
Three Months
Ended
Trailing Twelve
Months (TTM)
Ended
(In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 12.8 $ 61.8 $ 61.9
Long-term debt 968.1 962.0 1,049.2
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (238.3) (238.6) (226.4)
Net Debt $ 742.6 785.2 884.7
Income before income taxes $ 39.9 $ 88.4 $ 53.3 $ 101.8
Interest expense, net 15.5 62.2 16.1 62.8
Depreciation and amortization 32.8 123.9 25.1 116.2
Special items, impact on operating income 22.9 164.9 9.3 151.3
Accelerated depreciation included in special
items (6.8) (23.1) (0.1) (16.4)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 104.3 $ 416.3 $ 103.7 $ 415.7
Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1
POL IR Presentation - Updated for 2015 - 5-5-15 WF
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference�May 2015��
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
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/15
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/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520–%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%25202015.pdf
S&P 500
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 Q1 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 16.3% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 69% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
22 Consecutive
Quarters of
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Organic
Sales Growth
Margin
Expansion
Share
Repurchases
Acquisitions
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
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
6
9
7
3
5
12
5 3 2
8
4
2
4
3
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74
Addressable Market
($ millions)
$700 $600 $600 $1,900
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
98%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q1 2015
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x
$49
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015
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
$0.24
$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
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased over
500k shares in Q1
2015
Repurchased 11.8
million shares since
early 2013
8.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
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?
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 18
Appendix
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
$0.17
$0.22 $0.24
$0.31
$0.44 $0.46
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15
Adjusted EPS
$30
$34
$25
$30
$35
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GCAI Operating Income
(in millions)
$18
$23
$15
$20
$25
Q1 2014 Q1 2015
GSEM Operating Income
(in millions)
Q1 2015 Financial Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials’ operating margin of
16.3% above the 2015 target
Global Color Additives and Inks’
operating margin grew to 16.2%
First quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 23% per year
since 2010
+26%
+11%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
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%
16.2%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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 21
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%
16.3%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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 22
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%
2.7%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
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% 6.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
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 24
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% 5.9%
6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1
2015
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
50%
2006 Q1 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
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PolyOne Corporation Page 25
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 26
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 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 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
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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
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.
Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt
extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market
adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related
insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and
losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of
the performance period; unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency option contracts; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such
laws or provisions affecting reported results.
(2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense (benefit) from one-time income tax items and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments.
3
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Three Months
Ended
Twelve Months
Ended
Three Months
Ended
Trailing Twelve
Months (TTM)
Ended
(In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015
Short-term portion and current portion of
long-term debt $ 12.8 $ 61.8 $ 61.9
Long-term debt 968.1 962.0 1,049.2
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (238.3) (238.6) (226.4)
Net Debt $ 742.6 785.2 884.7
Income before income taxes $ 39.9 $ 88.4 $ 53.3 $ 101.8
Interest expense, net 15.5 62.2 16.1 62.8
Depreciation and amortization 32.8 123.9 25.1 116.2
Special items, impact on operating income 22.9 164.9 9.3 151.3
Accelerated depreciation included in special
items (6.8) (23.1) (0.1) (16.4)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 104.3 $ 416.3 $ 103.7 $ 415.7
Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1
Goldman Sachs - May 19 2015 r4
Goldman Sachs - May 19 2015
POL IR Presentation - Updated for 2015 - 5-13-15 GS
��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference�May 2015��
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 & 2020 Goals
Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
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/2021-09/avnt-seaport-conference-presentation.pdf
Operating Globally, Serving Locally — As a truly global company, we have operations
and technical expertise around the world to efficiently serve our customers…wherever
they may need us.
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021
Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,650M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other
Chemical/Specialty
Companies
Free Cash Flow Conversion (1)
2021E (%)
Being asset light helps us to generate
strong free cash flow that is in line
with specialty formulators.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
Median: 81% Median: 78%
H I G H F R E E C A S H F L OW
C O N V E R S I O N
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021
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Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA
Our current valuation with updated
guidance implies an EBITDA multiple
that is below specialty formulator
peers and the median of other
selected chemical / specialty
companies.