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Investor Day
G L O B A L H I G H Y I E L D &
L E V E R A G E D F I N A N C E
C O N F E R E N C E
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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
Operational
Commercial
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
0.56
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 6
• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
PolyOne Corporation 7
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
15% Healthcare
Wire & Cable
Building &
Electrical &
Electronics
Color
Additives
& Inks
34%
Distribution
41%
Specialty
Engineered
25%
54%
Latin
America
P R O O F O F P E RFO RMAN CE
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
10
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 8
$1.69
$1.51
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 10
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 11
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 12
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
33
Inside sellers
$11M
$87M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
R E V E N U E F R O M S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 14
2016 2017 2018 2019
Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability
Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content
Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M 14% Total Annual Growth
9% Organic Annual Growth
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 15
Customization
55%
M&A
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
37%
2006 2019
$20
$51
2006 2019
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 16
Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E M A T E R I A L S
Glass
Carbon Aramid
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
PolymersFibers
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Focused End Markets
• Wire & Cable / Electrical
• Consumer
• Transportation
• Industrial
C O M P O S I T E S P O R T F O L I O
D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
PolyOne Corporation 19
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
PolyOne Corporation 20
1.
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 24
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
256
309
$36
$100
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 20% + 165% + 1000 bps
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES
NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
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F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
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Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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18%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 29
38%
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
18%
Building &
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
PolyOne Corporation 30
38% Europe
33%
22%
Europe &
Middle East
48%
23%
Color & Engineered
Clariant Masterbatch
Net Sales by Geographic Region
Europe &
Middle East
39%
21%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
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2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEO PLE
PRO D U C TS PLA N ET
PER FO R M A N C E
Clariant Masterbatch
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Synergies
New
2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013
2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4%
2019 CapEx $68 $85
% Sales 2.4% 2.1%
2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250
2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22
2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
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(1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction
(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
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46%
66%
0%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
st
e
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized
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• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence
in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
40%
Operational
Administrative
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S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
$450
$600 $624
$743
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E
Attractive Debt
Maturity Profile
Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B
New Debt
Summary
Terms on
New Debt
• $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price
• Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo
• Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity
• The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited
to, market conditions
• PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet
– Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies
• Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy
• New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure
• Capital structure would be “covenant lite”
Capital
Policy
• Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained
• Focus on deleveraging in the near term
2028+
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$917M
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 $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
Increasing Annual Dividend
38
$0.81
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%
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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POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
A U G U S T 2 0 1 9
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
USE OF
NON-GAAP
MEASURES
PolyOne Corporation 3
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
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 5 B I L L I O N
United States
57%
16%
Latin
America
Canada
Distribution
Performance Products &
Solutions 19%
Specialty
Engineered
Color
Additives &
Inks 29%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
13%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
strategic acquisitions
Innovate
600K-1M
commercial
resources 5-7%
Double acquired
Lean Six Sigma
commercial excellence
531
710
130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
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
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A DDI N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 12
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
Vitality Index
$20
$56
Transformational
Adjacent
Core
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 14
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 15
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
11
3
2
28 0
10
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
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
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 16
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 17
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018
PolyOne Corporation
2019
18
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 19
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
PolyOne Corporation 20
$100M
Customer
Value
Fiber-Line
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
PolyOne Corporation 21
F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 22
5G Networks
10x
8x
5G vs. 4G
PolyOne Corporation 23
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
8-10% with
ability to double
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 24
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 25
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
20%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 26
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
138
181
251
$23 $25
$70
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation 27
Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
$200M
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$890M
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 $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases Increasing Annual Dividend
28
6.3%
14.1%
16-17%
2009 2018 Updated Expectations
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 29
PolyOne Corporation 30
W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 31
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 32
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2018
67
220
147
2018 141
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
PolyOne Corporation 33
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 34
Customer Projects
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
PolyOne Corporation 35
PolyOne Corporation 36
99.9%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 37
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 38
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
14%
Textiles
13%
Building & Construction
8%
8%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
PolyOne Corporation 39
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 40
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
9%
9%
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
PolyOne Corporation 41
$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
46%
24%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 42
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
16%Consumer
4%
Electrical &
4%
Asia
78%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.0%
PolyOne Corporation 43
D I S T R I B U T I O N
EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S
PolyOne Corporation 44
27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
5.6%
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
PolyOne Corporation 45
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
PolyOne Corporation 46
Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
M A Y 2 0 1 9
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
USE OF
NON-GAAP
MEASURES
PolyOne Corporation 3
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
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 5 B I L L I O N
United States
57%
16%
Latin
America
Canada
Distribution
Performance Products &
Solutions 19%
Specialty
Engineered
Color
Additives &
Inks 29%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
13%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
strategic acquisitions
Innovate
600K-1M
commercial
resources 5-7%
Double acquired
Lean Six Sigma
commercial excellence
531
710
130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
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
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A DDI N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 12
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
Vitality Index
$20
$56
Transformational
Adjacent
Core
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 14
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 15
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
11
3
2
28 0
10
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
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
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 16
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 17
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018
PolyOne Corporation
2019
18
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 19
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
PolyOne Corporation 20
$100M
Customer
Value
Fiber-Line
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
PolyOne Corporation 21
F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 22
5G Networks
10x
8x
5G vs. 4G
PolyOne Corporation 23
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
8-10% with
ability to double
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 24
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 25
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
20%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
PolyOne Corporation 26
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
138
181
251
$23 $25
$70
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation 27
Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
$200M
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$890M
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 $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases Increasing Annual Dividend
28
6.3%
14.1%
16-17%
2009 2018 Updated Expectations
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 29
PolyOne Corporation 30
W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 31
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 32
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2018
67
220
147
2018 141
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
PolyOne Corporation 33
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 34
Customer Projects
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
PolyOne Corporation 35
PolyOne Corporation 36
99.9%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 37
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 38
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
14%
Textiles
13%
Building & Construction
8%
8%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
PolyOne Corporation 39
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 40
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
9%
9%
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
PolyOne Corporation 41
$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
46%
24%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 42
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
16%Consumer
4%
Electrical &
4%
Asia
78%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.0%
PolyOne Corporation 43
D I S T R I B U T I O N
EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S
PolyOne Corporation 44
27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
5.6%
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
PolyOne Corporation 45
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
PolyOne Corporation 46
Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/September%2520Investor%2520Presentation.pdf
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
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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P O L Y O N E P O S T P P & S D I V E S T M E N T
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N
Segment End Market Geography
17%
Wire & Cable
Building &
Electrical &
Color
Additives &
Inks 35%
Distribution
43%
Specialty
Engineered
22%
United States
53% Europe 19%
Latin
America
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks 1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
**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
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
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P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
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Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
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
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
35%
$20
$56
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
2
44 0
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 10 5 17 5 10 47
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,767 $315 $766 $2,848
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
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
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Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Installed LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011
Acquired
PlastiComp,
specialty LFT
producer
PolyOne Corporation
2019
Acquired
Fiber-Line,
specialty
fiber
processor
18
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
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W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
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71%
1%
2018PF Sales by Market
Fiber Optics
Oil & Gas
Estimated 2019 Sales:
$100M
• Abrasion
resistance
• Adhesion
enhancement
• Anti-microbial
• Chemical
resistance
• Color
• Conductivity
• Fire retardant
• Glow-in-the-
dark
• Process
enhancement
• UV inhibitor
• Water
swellable
• Water
repellency
• Entangling
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Twisting
• Winding
• Braiding
• Stranding
High Performance
Fiber and Polymers
Suppliers
Customer
Value
Coating
Processing
Fiber-Line
Bare and Coated
Fiber and
Composite Rod
Customers
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
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1.
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
20%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
138
181
251
$23 $25
$70
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
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Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
250
• Local to regional footprint
• Niche technology focus
• Concentrated customer base
$50M–$200M 150
• Regional to global footprint
• 1–3 specialty technologies
• Diversified customer base
>$200M 30
• Global footprint with local service
• Diverse specialty technologies
• Highly diversified customer &
market portfolio
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$890M
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 $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
28
6.3%
14.1%
16-17%
2009 2018 Updated Expectations
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
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W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
67
220
147
2018 141
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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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
28% Industrial
14%
Textiles
Building & Construction
10%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
14.0%
16.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
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Europe
35%
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
Europe
28%
46%
24%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
28%
17%
16%Consumer
Electrical &
Asia
78%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
14.0%
16.0%
10
100
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D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
5.9%
5.6%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
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Performance
Additives
PVC
Pigments
Polyethylene
Plasticizers
Polypropylene
TiO2
Nylon
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
27%
$1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude Distribution business
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products stand
up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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Barrel
Temperatures English (°F) Metric (°C) Comments
Zone 1 - Rear 410°F 450°F 210°C 230°C
If smoking starts to
occur, purge machine
immediately and
reduce mold and barrel
temperatures.
Zone 2 - Center 420°F 460°F 215°C 235°C
Zone 3 - Front 430°F 470°F 220°C 240°C
Nozzle 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
Melt & Mold
Temperatures English (°F) Metric (°C) Comments
Melt Temperature 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C Wipe down mold
surface after each
production run.Mold Temperature 125°F 200°F 50°C 90°C
Notes
These guidelines are based on lab results, and their values may not reflect actual processes using
different machinery.
Drying
Conditions English (°F) Metric (°C)
Temperature 180°F 80°C
Duration 2-4 Hours
Moisture Level
Allowable 0.05%–0.20%
Processing
Screw Speed Typical screw speeds are recommended
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended
Pack Pressure 60 - 80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40 - 60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10 - 30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
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(NYSE: AVNT)
B A I R D
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
C O N F E R E N C E
F E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 2 1
WALTER RIPPLE
V I C E P R E S I D E N T , S U S T A I N A B I L T Y
• 28 Years Industry Experience
• Bachelors of Chemistry, Texas A&M University
• Executive MBA, University of Michigan
• Former VP & General Manager, Global GLS
TPE Business
• 2+ years Vice President, Sustainability
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SUSTAINABILITY
A T A V I E N T
P E O P LE P RO D U CT S P LA N E T P E R F O RM AN CE
O U R M I S S I O N
E N A B L E O U R C U S T O M E R S ’ I N N O V A T I O N A N D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S
T H R O U G H W O R L D C L A S S P R O D U C T S A N D S E R V I C E S A N D E X C E L L E N C E I N
T H E F O U R C O R N E R S T O N E S O F :
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Enable 100% of products manufactured for
packaging applications to be recyclable or
reusable.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
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PRODUCTS
8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S
B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
TRENDS IN FOCUS
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RECYCLING /
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
LIGHTWEIGHTING ECO-CONSCIOUS
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
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OPTICA™ TONERS FOR PET
LACTRA™ SX LIGHT BLOCKING
ADDITIVE FOR PET
AMOSORB™ OXYGEN
SCAVENGER FOR PET
JOULE™ & SMARTHEAT™
INFRARED ABSORBER
ULTIMATE™ UV LIGHT BARRIER
CESA®-NATUR BIO-SOURCED
ADDITIVES
TRIPLE A™ ACETALDEHYDE
SCAVENGER FOR PET
IR SORTABLE BLACK FOR
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
EZE™ SLIP AGENT
FOR PET
ONCOLOR™ NATURALS –
COLORANTS FOR RECYCLABLE
PACKAGING
RESOUND™ OM
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
VERSAFLEX™ POST-
CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR)
TPE FORMULATIONS
AVIENT CYCLEWORKS
I N N O V A T I O N C E N T E R T O A D V A N C E
T H E C I R C U L A R E C O N O M Y
• Laboratory mimics real-world circular
recycling in a research environment
• Conducts chemistry testing to improve
plastics recycling for customers
• Screening and evaluation of additive and
colorant systems during recycling
• Collaboration platform for customers and
value chain partners
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AVIENT ENABLES CUSTOMERS’
CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS
C O L O R M A T R I X ™ P R O C E S S A I D & T O N E R F O R R E C Y C L E D P E T
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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NYMAX™ NYLON
FORMULATIONS
HYDROCEROL® CHEMICAL
FOAMING AGENTS
POLYSTRAND™ TAPES
AND LAMINATES
COMPLĒT™ LFT
ENGINEERED RESINS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G AV IE N T S O LU T IO N S
PLASTICS ARE:
AVIENT SOLUTIONS ENABLE LIGHTWEIGHT
DASHBOARD SKINS
H Y D R O C E R O L ® F O A M I N G A G E N T S O L U T I O N S
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ECO-CONSCIOUS
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ONCOLOR™ BRILLIANT
METALLIC COLORANTS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G
ONCOLOR™ WPC CAPSTOCK
TECHNOLOGY
ZODIAC™ AQUARIUS™
WATER BASED
SCREEN PRINTING INKS
MAGIQ™ FIBER
COLORANTS & ADDITIVES
SAFER & CLEANER
MATERIALS
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION
HUMAN HEALTH &
SAFETY
ECO-CONSCIOUS
ALTERNATIVES
AV I E N T S O LU T IO N S
AVIENT ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS IMPROVE
FACE MASK PERFORMANCE
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M A G I Q ™ E L E C T R E T P L U S T E C H N O L O G Y
Improved
filtration efficiency
Protects
against aerosols &
bacteria particles
Increased
shelf-life
ENERGY INTENSITY
9%
WASTE INTENSITY
2%
WATER INTENSITY
20%
TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS
29%
PLANET
K E Y P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C A T O R S
2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 9
56 ENERGY REDUCTION
PROJECTS SAVE
7400+
MT/CO2 ANNUALLY
PUNE, INDIAASSESSE, BELGIUM
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• Avient is a founding member
• Cross value chain collaboration
• Driving breakthrough innovations
REVENUE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF
VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use
Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious
Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability
Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M
$560M
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Revenue from sustainable solutions expected grow at an 8-12% CAGR into the future
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
manufacturing sites, providing global
consistency and increased security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-
derived substances
• Standard concentrates in a PE carrier and
on request in PP
• Pre-colored formulations can be supplied in
specific resins selected for the application
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III)
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
DRUG TYPE COLOR
DESCRIPTION
PANTONE
REFERENCE
AVIENT PRODUCT
CODE PE BASED
Adrenergic agonist
combinations Light Green 373 C PE6M176349
Adrenergic agonists Purple 2583 C PE4M176057
Anti-infectives Tan 467 C PE8M176130
Anti-inflammatory,
nonsteroidal Grey Cool Grey 4 C PE7M176184
steroids Pink 197 C PE3M176237
Anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulators Olive Green 5763 C On request
Beta-blockers Yellow Yellow C PE1M176160
Beta-blocker combinations Dark Blue 281 C PE5M176272
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Orange 1585 C PE2M176089
Cytotoxic Black 6 C PL9M176008
Miotics Dark Green 348 C PE6M176267
Mydriatics and cycloplegics Red 1797 C PE3M176236
Prostaglandin analogues Turquoise 326 C PE5M176273
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
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Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
A U G U S T 2 0 1 8
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
USE OF
NON-GAAP
MEASURES
PolyOne Corporation 3
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
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.57
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
YTD
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
PolyOne Corporation 6
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%
10%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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8
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
“Where we were” “Where we are”
ROIC** 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 12.1%
Performance Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
strategic acquisitions
Innovate
600K-1M
commercial
resources 6-8%
Double acquired
Lean Six Sigma
commercial excellence
531
689130
157
504
633
2014 Q2 2018
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 28%
+ 18%
+ 23%
Generating opportunities
35%
25%
1,000
$1.0B
Enhancing efficiency
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
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
21
Inside sellers
$11M
$88M
Inside sales/digital revenue
N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E
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P O L Y O N E
S A L E S
F U N N E L
+34%
$3.0 billion
2017
$4.0 billion
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
Vitality Index
38%
$20
$52
Transformational
Adjacent
Core
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 16
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
8
6
2 1
15 4
10
11
4
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 18
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018
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C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 20
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
PolyOne Corporation 21
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
8-10% with
ability to double
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 22
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
335
$36
$90
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 150% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
113
144
206
$16
$18
$60
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation 25
Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
$200M
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$809M
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 $ 1 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
$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 Increasing Annual Dividend
26
6.3%
14.0%
15.0%
16-17%
2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
PolyOne Corporation 27
PolyOne Corporation 28
W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 29
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 30
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2018
67
220
147
2018 141
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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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$7M
$4M
$40M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 32
Customer Projects
2 85
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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PolyOne Corporation 34
99.9%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 35
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
10%
10%Transportation
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
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32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 38
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
19%
13%
Building &
Electrical &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$76
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
28%
48%
22%
12.1%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
Electrical &
1%
Asia
77%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
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$886 $668 $773 $721Sales
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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23%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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EXTRUSOR
Tornillo 3/4" a 6" para polietileno, de filete sencillo y sin sección de mezcla, Relación de
compresión 1.5–2:1
Cabezal De presión media: ángulo de 30° a 40°
Dado Del tamaño adecuado para una hilera de 1/8" o menos
L/D 24:1 recomendado
Paquete de mallas Sin paquete de mallas (opcional según la presión)
Canal de enfriamiento 50–65°C recomendado
Alimentador Preferentemente gravimétrico—3 compartimentos para cross-linked
Secador Desecante, 4 horas a 70°C, para el compuesto ECCOH™ solamente; nunca se debe
colocar silano seco en los secadores
PROCESAMIENTO
Temperatura ECCOH Serie 5000 ECCOH Serie 6000
Precalentamiento del alambre 80–120°C 80–120°C
Zonas de alimentación 93°C 135°C
Transición 135 °C 163°C
Dosificación 150°C 190°C
Cabezal/dado 165°C 215°C
Material fundido 165–170°C 215–225°C
Llama a la salida del dado Sí, según sea necesario
Velocidad de la línea Sensible a la cizalla: Observar temperatura de fusión, amperaje del motor y presión
Compuesto de purga HDPE
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