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Various Shades
Larger Flakes
LASER MARK PATTERN
on Metallic
LASER MARKING
GRANITE
Specks
GRANITE
Fibers
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TINT/FLUORESCENT
LIGHT DIFFUSION
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Investor Day
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES
NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
December 2019
ACCELERATING GROWTH WITH
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
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.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• The time required to consummate the proposed acquisitions described in this presentation;
• The satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements for the proposed acquisitions;
• Any material adverse changes in the business of Clariant’s Color and Additive Masterbatch business;
• The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisitions;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisitions, including any expected synergies;
• Our ability to successfully integrate Clariant’s Color and Additive Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisitions,
including, without limitation, the acquisitions being accretive;
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the
availability and cost of credit in the future;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and
integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks; and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation.
Sources
Cash from Balance Sheet $465
New Senior Unsecured Notes 650
New Equity 450
Total Sources $1,565
Uses
Clariant Masterbatch $1,500
Clariant India Masterbatch 60
Less: Lease Adjustment (113)
Net Purchase Price $1,447
Net Cash Acquired 57
Fees, Expenses & OID 61
Total Uses $1,565
($ Millions)
Cash and Cash Equivalents $370
$450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver -
Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624
Other Debt 25
Total Senior Secured Debt $649
5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600
New Senior Unsecured Notes 650
Total Senior Debt $1,899
Net Debt $1,529
New Equity $450
Pro Forma Capitalization (1)
PF 12/31/2019
$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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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
Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA
from specialty solutions
World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive
above market growth in key end markets and applications:
Capital management is a strength - proven track record of
expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital
Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS
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EXTENDED PERFORMANCE
Minimize Moisture Uptake from Melted Snow
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion-Resistant Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Durable Performance,
Lower Thermal Conductivity than Metals
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites
THERMAL MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
Heat Dissipation, Design Flexibility, Flame Retardancy
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations,
Flame Retardant Additives
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio,
Elevated and Low Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates
COLD TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Cold Temperature Flexibility and Toughness
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Impact Modifiers
WEIGHT REDUCTION
40–50% Lightweighting Compared to Metal,
Exceptional Structural Properties, Extremely High Stiffness
and Strength from -40° to 160°F
SOLUTION: Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Chemical Foaming Agents
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects, Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
UV Blocking Additives, Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics, Scratch and Mar Performance,
Laser Marking, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
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HDPE is not recommended for purging
as it can cause delamination or lead to black specks.
Sink Marks
Melt too hot
Insufficient
material volume
• Increase shot size
• Increase packing pressure
Part geometry
too thick
• Reduce wall thickness
• Reduce rib thickness
Flash
Injection pressure
too high
• Decrease injection pressure
• Increase clamp pressure
• Increase transfer position
Excess
material volume
• Decrease pack pressure
• Decrease shot size
Melt and/or mold
temperature too hot
Loose clamp
• Reset mold height
• Increase clamp tonnage
Shrink
Too much shrink
• Increase cooling time
Too little shrink
• Decrease cooling time
Burning
• Reduce decompression
• Clean, widen and increase number of vents
• Increase gate size to reduce shear
Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition
Nozzle Drool
Nozzle temperature
too hot
• Decrease nozzle temperature
• Decrease back pressure
• Increase screw decompression
• Verify material has been dried at proper conditions
Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip
Weld Lines
Melt front
temperatures are
too low
• Increase pack and hold pressure
• Increase gate size
• Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper
vent location
• Add vents or increase vent width
• Move gate location
Warp
• Reduce injection speed
• Increase pack pressure
• Increase pack time
• Increase cool time
Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling
Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness
Thermolator incorrect
temperature
• Check settings
• Inspect thermocouple
Sticking in Mold
Overfilled cavity
• Decrease injection rate and pressure
• Decrease hold pressure
• Decrease cooling time
Part too hot
• Decrease barrel temperature
• Increase cooling time
• Increase draft angle
• Polish cores in direction of ejection
Black Specks
Contamination • Purge machine
Degradation
• Reduce melt temperature
• Reduce screw speed
• Reduce back pressure
Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring
Delamination
• Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination
• Reduce sharp corners in material flow path
• Increase venting
Discoloration
Oversheared material
• Decrease melt temperature
• Reduce residence time
Mold design • Increase gate sizing
Dry material
• Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the
recommended moisture percentage for molding
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Unless otherwise noted herein, all comparisons to prior
year results are pro forma* for the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition.
In addition, it has been just over a year since we acquired Clariant Masterbatch and we
became Avient.
Eastern Time on July 30, 2021.
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*Pro Forma
The company acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (“CMB”) on July 1, 2020 (the
“Acquisition Date”).
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