https://www.avient.com/investors/events-presentations?page=6
Avient Q1 2024 Earnings - May 7, 2024
PolyOne IR Presentation - Jefferies Conference - 8/7/2018
PolyOne IR Presentation - Credit Suisse - 6/7/13
https://www.avient.com/investors/events-presentations
Avient Q1 2024 Earnings - May 7, 2024
PolyOne IR Presentation - Jefferies Conference - 8/7/2018
PolyOne IR Presentation - Credit Suisse - 6/7/13
https://www.avient.com/investors/events-presentations?page=2
Avient Q1 2024 Earnings - May 7, 2024
PolyOne IR Presentation - Jefferies Conference - 8/7/2018
PolyOne IR Presentation - Credit Suisse - 6/7/13
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Hexagon and digimat case study.pdf
Figure 1: Tensile test data as a function of the fibre orientation 0°
(orange), 45° (green), 90° (blue)
https://www.hexagonmi.com
Figure 4: Failure location in the flexural test for the isotropic modelling
Figure 6: Failure location in the tensile test for the isotropic modelling
approach (left), Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (middle) and
reality (right)
Figure 3: Flexural test results with the isotropic modelling approach
(orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green)
Figure 5: Tensile test results with the isotropic modelling approach
(orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green)
Figure 5 shows the tensile test results with, again,
a convincing advantage for the Digimat anisotropic
modelling approach against the isotropic modelling
approach.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
Clariant Masterbatch
performance will be included in this year’s report.
2021 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ranking
Newsweek Most Responsible Companies
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
9 (1) Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)(2) 2020 is Pro forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business
(2)
Revenue from Sustainable Solutions 2016 – 2020
(1)
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW
10
• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 11% in
2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers
continues to accelerate
• Relentless focus on delivering our 2030 sustainability targets to
benefit the planet and people of the world while adding value to
our customers, communities, associates and shareholders
• Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability
megatrends
o Improving Recyclability – Technologies that allow for increased use
of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight
and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon
emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as
Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA
and other less eco-friendly options
o Avient CycleWorks – New innovation center dedicated to advancing
recycling and the circular economy through collaboration with
customers and brand owners
Enable 100% of products manufactured for
packaging applications to be recyclable or
reusable.
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
18
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(1)
19
Electrical &
Electronics
Building &
Construction
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 A N D F U L L Y E A R
2 0 2 1 O U T L O O K
A S O F A P R I L 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 W E B C A S T
$69
$112
2020PF 2021E
$0.42
$0.80
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
21
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
2020PF 2021E
+ 26%
Adjusted EPS
+ 62% + 90%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
22
Sales Adj.
Whether
an additional line at an existing
manufacturing plant, or a new
facility in a growing region, we
ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently.
26
Capex / Revenue
2021E (%)
AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T
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Formulators
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Companies
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Patterson
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
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 8
Specialty
54%
PP&S
18%
Distribution
28%
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
United
States
67%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
6%
$13
$31
$46 $46
$92 $96
$122
$195
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
End Markets Specialty Operating Income
PolyOne At a Glance
Building &
Construction
13%
Industrial
12%
Transportation
18%
Wire & Cable
9%
Packaging
16%
Consumer
10%
HealthCare
11% Appliance
6%
Electronics &
Electrical
5%
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
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
%
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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 10
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 11
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
450.00%
550.00%
PolyOne 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.
Patterson
President and Chief Executive Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
Track Record of Successful Integrations and
Rapid Operating Income Growth
$12
$44
2007 2013
$22
$30
2012 2013
$24
$49
2012 2013
GLS ColorMatrix Spartech
OI in $ millions
PolyOne Corporation Page 40
2015 and Beyond
Innovation will drive the next
stage in our remarkable
transformation
Deliver on 2015
goals
Expand Specialty
offerings and
possibilities
Identified as a truly
global, specialty
chemical company
Market Potential Exceeds
$40 Billion
PolyOne Corporation Page 41
Driving Toward Premier Profitability
EBIT Margins for top tier
companies
Victrex 42%
Sigma Aldrich
18% FMC
25%
IFF 18%
Eastman 17%
Hexcel 16%
16%
Rockwood
Holdings
Celanese 14%
7% EBIT Margin – 2013
Albemarle 24%
Ecolab 13%
PolyOne Corporation Page 42
Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years
• % OP Income from Specialty - 5%
• Market Cap - $500 Million
• Revenue - $2.6 Billion
• Commodity Peers
• Specialty ROS - 1.5%
• % OP Income from Specialty - 62%
• Market Cap - $3.5 Billion
• Revenue - $3.7 Billion
• Specialty ROS - 9.4%
• % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90%
• Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion
• Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion
• Specialty Peers
• Specialty ROS - ≥ 20%
2000 – 2006
2007 – 2013
2014 – 2020
PolyOne Corporation Page 43
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Appliances
4%
Building &
Construction
4%
Consumer
17%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
Healthcare
12%
Industrial
8%
Packaging
7%
Transportation
19%
Wire & Cable
13%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
United States
43%
Europe
33%
Canada
2%
Asia
18%
Latin America
4%
11.6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
11%
Consumer
5%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Healthcare
7%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
34%
Transportation
10%
Wire & Cable
12%
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
United States
44%
Europe
37%
Canada
2%
Asia
11%
Latin America
6%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
United States
96%
Canada
3%
Latin America
1%
Appliances
2%
Building &
Construction
10%
Consumer
11%
Healthcare
6%
Industrial
13%
Packaging
32%
Transportation
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
United States
81%
Europe
1%
Canada
14%
Asia
2%
Latin America
2%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
Appliances
8%
Building &
Construction
34%
Consumer
4% Electrical &
Electronics
3%
Healthcare
1%Industrial
10%
Packaging
6%
Transportation
16%
Wire & Cable
18%
2015
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and
equity over a 5 quarter period
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
5%
Consumer
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
24%
Industrial
16%
Packaging
5%
Transportation
23%
Wire & Cable
3%
6.1%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/CCG Application Snapshot_PTFE Wire Insulation.pdf
PTFE Wire insulation
W I R E & C A B L E O E M
P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N
• Avoid contamination risks resulting from dry pigments
• Powder paste extrusion process
• High quality dispersion
• Availability of custom color options
• Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to
achieve high-quality dispersion
• Provided a technology based on high-quality
pigments and ready-to-use formulations
• Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a
wide range of shades with color-matching
capabilities
• Improved the stability and efficiency of the
manufacturing process
Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed
Pigment Solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
LEARN MORE
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Green
W.R.
Green
S.B.
Green and Mr.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-naturals-product-bulletin.pdf
Mineral and vegetal pigments can be mixed together
to adjust color tones and match Pantone or other
standard colors.
COLOR POSSIBILITIES
Vegetal pigments can give vivid color tones while
minerals help achieve calmer and earthy hues.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
OnColor Naturals is food contact compliant for
certain pigment grades.
https://www.avient.com/news/textile-screen-printers-have-new-ally-epic-rio-non-phthalate-ink-mixing-system-wilflex
Based on cutting-edge pigment technology and formulated for excellent color strength, these inks are PANTONE® approved and boast an extended color range of 18 finished ink mixing components.
Epic™ Rio is the latest ink system initiative, driven by market need for the latest pigment technology into formulations having excellent color strength.