https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/OnColor Water Pitcher Application Snapshot.pdf
L E A D I N G C O N S U M E R
P RO D U C T S O E M
W A T E R P I T C H E R H A N D L E
• Access to the latest colors & effects for inspiration and
assistance with brand aesthetics
• Meet sustainability expectations while maintaining product
and brand integrity
• Accelerate product development timeline to meet
aggressive commercial deadlines
• Offered blue marble effect in Oceanworks PS
• Developed a proprietary blue marble aesthetic
in a recycled PS, meeting brand and
sustainability expectations
• Expedited product development to satisfy
ambitious timeline requirements
• Provided ongoing inspiration and global
support throughout the process
OnColor™ (Remafin™) Polymer Colorants for
polyolefins
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/PCR Color Prediction Service Technology Snapshot 2022_Appliances.pdf
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N
R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S
• Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process
• Color prediction feasibility for new material grades
• Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation
• Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled
polystyrene
• Worked with the brand owner to test multiple
styrenic grades and understand the best fit across
colors and recycled resins
• Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for
the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS
• Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the
forthcoming 18 months
PCR Color Prediction Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/gravi-tech-closures-case-study.pdf
As they strive to increase the perceived value of
their products, leading brands realize that talking to
consumers through traditional communication outlets
is no longer enough.
The
company approached Avient with the question: how
can we continue to meet premium brand owners’ needs
while improving our own profitability?
Finding a material that would not compromise the
premium quality provided to a leading spirits brand
was critical for the closure producer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw
material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal
proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results.
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense
associated with intangible assets.
2
Keeping Safety First
o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an
ACC Responsible Care® organization
Exceeding Customer Expectations
o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer
opportunity for future revenue synergies
o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands
and participation across the full value chain
Collaboration in Innovation
o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high
performance applications
People – Culture is Everything
o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an
effective integration strategy
o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive
integration efforts in first year
AVI E N T P ROT EC T I VE MAT ER I A L S I N T EG R ATI O N
3
AVI ENT PROTEC TI VE MATERI ALS
K E Y I N D U S T R I E S
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Military • Law Enforcement • First
Responders • Body Armor • Helmets •
Vehicle Protection
50%
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
30%
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
20%
4 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales
Q 1 P E R F O R M A N C E
Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/avient-cdp-climate-change-questionnaire-2021.pdf
Business Strategy
C3.1
(C3.1) Have climate-related risks and opportunities influenced your organization’s
strategy and/or financial planning?
This strategy has proven successful.
Operations Yes Climate related risks influence our operations strategy.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-amosorb-low-haze-product-bulletin-8.5x11.pdf
However, when active oxygen scavengers and other
additives are used in PET bottle production clarity
can decrease, which negatively impacts product
appearance, customer appeal and brand value.
RECYCLABILITY & rPET
Brand owners wishing to operate with a Circular
Economy need to use higher levels of rPET in their
packaging.
Brand owners need to ensure the oxygen
scavengers used in their PET bottles maintain their
oxygen scavenging efficacy with the introduction
of increasing levels of rPET.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP%25206%252025%25202014.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty
Transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end
markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014
2015 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed,
Chairman,
President and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• 18 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly double
2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
6%
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
6%
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34%
43%
62% 64%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015
%
o
f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
65-75%
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
550.00%
POL S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
'06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41%
EPS Share Price vs.
Strong past 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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-record-first-quarter-2016-results
said, "Our balance sheet remains strong, and it provides us with important flexibility to invest in our growth strategy through strategic innovation, commercial resources and bolt-on acquisitions.
Patterson added, "Our ability to innovate across our business segments and execute our strategy is what differentiates PolyOne.
We present Specialty Platform sales, gross margin, selling and administrative expense, and operating income because management believes that this is useful information to investors by highlighting our collective progress in advancing our specialization strategy.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/ColorMatrix Amosorb rPET Booster Product Bulletin.pdf
RECYCLABILITY & rPET
Brand owners wishing to operate with a Circular
Economy need to use higher levels of rPET in their
packaging.
Brand owners would like to ensure the
oxygen scavengers used in their PET bottles
maintain their oxygen scavenging efficacy with
the introduction of increasing levels of rPET.
For brand owners seeking to maximize their rPET
usage up to 100% to achieve sustainability and
recyclability targets, Amosorb 4020R offers a cost
effective solution with reliable oxygen scavenging
performance and low haze levels on final bottles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/gls-tpe-bayer-cap-english.pdf
GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English
BAYER®
T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P
• Easy to grip and open
• Design requirements:
• Raised logo
• Specific brand color
• Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging
• Improved packaging functionality for both
user (ergonomic design) and on shelf
(better stacking and reduced packaging)
• Offered value-add formulation that allowed
customer to extend brand differentiation in
the market
GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?