https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/AVNT Q4 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
GUIDANCE
DEBT / LEVERAGE R EDUCTION
• Completed sale of Distribution
and paid down $750M of debt
in November
• Strong free cash flow in fourth
quarter reduced leverage and
enabled paydown of additional
$200M of debt
• Fixed/Floating Debt Ratio 63/37
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following
acquisitions through consistent
free cash flow generation
$725 $725 $725
$575 $500 $400
$600
$525
$425
$650
$650
$650
$600
$2.40B
$2.20B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
After Distribution
Divestiture
Year-End
4
Year-End
Leverage
3.8x 3.1x 2.9x
2023 Notes
After Avient
Protective Materials
Acquisition
$3.15B
20 22 TRA NSF OR MATI ONAL PORTFOLI O
ENHA NC EMENTS
5
EBITDA margins expanded
from 12% to 16%
Diversified end markets
with reduced exposure to
more cyclical industries
Dyneema®
Acquisition
$1.48B acquisition
strengthens composites
platform
Significantly improved
EBITDA margins $950M divestiture results
in 100% specialty sales
Strong exit multiple of 10x
TTM EBITDA despite
market volatility
Distribution
Divestiture
Improved
Portfolio
G ROW I NG C OM PO SI T ES P LAT F OR M
C O NT R I BU TI O NS TO S EM S EG ME NT
6
Note: 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials
2016 Sales 2022 Sales
Advanced
Composites
51%
$560M $1,300M
Advanced
Composites
9%
C O M P O S I T E S P O R T F O L I O
D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D T A P E S T E C H N O L O G Y
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
7
ADVA NC ED C OM POSI TES PERFORMA NCE
8 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
Sales
$51
$84
$212
$668
2016 2018 2020 2022
$4
$10
$41
$169
2016 2018 2020 2022
EBITDA
(1) (1)
($ in millions)
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION AND EPS EXPANSION
9
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-record-second-quarter-2015-results
We ended June with nearly $500 million in available liquidity.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/OnColor UL 94 Colorants Brochure.pdf
ONCOLOR™
UL 94 COLORANTS
HOW TO USE THE TABLES
UL HB
GENERIC RESIN TYPE
FLAME
RATING
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Acetal Copolymer (POM) HB 1.50 1:20
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) HB 1.50 1:10
Ethylene Propylene Thermoplastic Rubber (EPTR) HB 1.50 1:20
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) HB 1.50 1:10
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) HB 0.83 1:10
Polyamide (PA) HB 3.20 1:33
Polyamide (PA66 and PA 4/6) HB 0.81 1:20
Polyamide 6 (PA6) HB 0.75 1:25
Polyamide 66 (PA66) HB 0.40 1:40
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) HB 0.81 1:20
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) HB 1.50 1:10
Polycarbonate (PC) HB 1.50 1:15
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) HB 1.50 1:20
Polycarbonate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PC/PET) HB 1.50 1:20
Polyethylene (PE) HB 1.50 1:50
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) HB 0.80 1:16.7
Polyketone HB 1.50 1:20
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) HB 3.00 1:25
Polypropylene (PP) HB 1.50 1:15
Polystyrene (PS) HB 0.83 1:15
Polyurethane (PUR) HB 1.50 1:25
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) HB 1.50 1:20
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) HB 1.50 1:20
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) HB 0.75 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
ASCEND
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
21X1(a)(f2), 21SPC1(a)(f2),
21SPF1(a)(f2), 21SPG1(a)(f2),
21SPM1(a)(f2), 20NSP1(a)(f2)
0.75 V-2 1:40
22HSP(e) 0.75 V-2 1:40
64C-R 3.0 V-2 1:50
ECO366(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
ECO366H(e) 0.2 V-0 1:25
FR350J 0.4 V-0 1:25
20NSP(a)(f2), 21SPF(a)(f2),
21SPM(a)(f2), 21SPC(a)(f2)
0.4 V-2 1:40
20NSP(a)(h)(f2), 21SPF(a)(h)(f2),
21SPM(a)(h)(f2), 21SPC(a)(h) (f2)
1.5 V-2 1:20
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
ECO315(e), ECO315J(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
M344 3.0 V-0 1:25
909 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
BASF
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
8202(t1), 8202 Blend (t1) 0.71 V-2 1:25
8202C(t1), 8202C BLEND (t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202CHS(t1) (t3), 8202C HS Blend 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202HS(t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S
0.80 V-2 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S Q661 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S R03 1.50 V-2 1:25
8232G HSFR(t9), B3U10G5 (t9) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/66
(PA6/66)
C3U (m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205(m), C3U (m), C3U (t)(m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205, C3U 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
1000(b), 1310-(b), Ultramid A3K Q603(+) 1.50 V-2 1:10
A3K (o) Q790(g)(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3K(f2), A3K Q601(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3SK 0.41 V-2 1:25
A5 3.00 V-2 1:33
A3W(f1), A3W FC (f1) 0.75 V-2 1:10
A3K R01 (t)(g)(f2) 0.40 V-2 1:20
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4406 G2 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G2(a), B4406 G2 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3(a), B4406 G3 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4(a2), B4406 G4 (o) Q717(a2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6 (o) Q798 3.00 V-0 1:12.5
B4406 G6(%) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6(a1), B4406 G6 (o) Q717(a1),
B4406 G6 (o) Q717 High Speed(a1)
1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406(a), B4406 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406@ 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4450 G5, B4450 G5 (t) 0.40 V-2 1:50
Polyurethane
(PUR)
11 85 A(a) FHF 000 (f2) 0.75 V-0 1:33
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
CELANESE
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
A130(+), MT1310 1.50 V-0 1:40
Polyamide
(PA)
132F(+)(f1), 135F(+)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
HTNFR42G30NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/12
(PA6/12)
151, 151L 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A3 GF 25 V0XI 0.40 V-0 1:25
101(r9)(f1), 101F(r9)(f1), 101L(r9)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
103FHS(+), 103HSL(+) 0.75 V-2 1:20
FR50(+)(f1) 0.35 V-0 1:20
FR7025V0F(+) 0.50 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
FR72G25V0 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G30BL(r3) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30L(+), HTNFR52G30(+) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30NH(r6)
0.40 V-0 1:25
0.75 V-0 1:10
HTNFR52G35BL 0.75 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G35(+), HTNFR52G35 0.75 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 6T/
MPMDT
HTNFR51G35L(+) 0.81 V-0 1:33
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
2016(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3116(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3216(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316HF 1.50 V-0 1:20
LW9030FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
T841FR (r4) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
FR530(l)(+)(f1), FR530L(l)(+)(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
HTR8068 1.60 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
DOMO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide
(PA)
J 60X1 V30 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
PSB 286
0.80 V-2 1:25
3.00 V-2 1:25
S 60X1 V30 0.75 V-0 1.25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
A 205F(r4) 0.38 V-2 1:25
A 225F 0.75 V-2 1:25
A 50H1 (r3)(f2) 0.40 V-0 1:25
A 30G1 0.40 V-0 1:25
COVESTRO
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
2407 + (z)(f1) 0.75-2.60 V-2 1:10
2807 + MAS183 0.75 V-2 1:25
6455 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
6485 + (z)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR110 + 1.50 V-0 1:33
FR3005 HF + (z), FR3005 HF + BBS314 1.50 V-0 1:12.5
FR3010 + (z)
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
FR3010 HF + 3.00 V-0 1:25
FR3030 + 3.00 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
ENVALIOR
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 46
(PA46)
TE250F6(h1)( j) 0.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
F223-D(f1), F223-D /A(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:25
K222-KGV5(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:16.7
1.50 V-2 1:16.7
K-FKGS6/B(f1)(y) 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
SG-KGS6/HV 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
PL460-S 1.60 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 4T
(PA4T)
T11 (h) 0.40 V-0 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
EXXONMOBIL
LANXESS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Ethylene
Propylene
Thermoplastic
Rubber
(EPTR)
251-80W232(f7) 1.50 V-2 1:20
251-92W232 1.50 V-0 1:20
251-70W232
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.00 V-2 1:10
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
B30S+(f1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B31SK+ 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
B4235+ 1.50 V-0 1:10
TP364-302+, BF4232+(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
310(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w),310SE0R(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w), 451(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w), 553E(a)(f1)(w),
553U(a)(f1)(w)
1.50 V-0 1:20
553(w)(f1), 553M(w)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48,DR48M 1.50 V-0 1:20
V4760(a2) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXVX1259, ENH4550 0.40 V-0 1:20
771 0.75 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357M(f1)(w)(IC),
357U(f1)(w)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357X(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(w)(f2)(IC), 357M(w)(f2)(IC),
357U(w)(f2)(IC)
1.50 V-0 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SABIC
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
221(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
221R(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
500(f2), 500R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
503(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
503(f1), 503R(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
943(ab) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1), 923(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
950A, 920ASR, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 1.50 V-2 1:25
CFR7630(f1)(gg*) 1.50 V-0 1:25
ML5139R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
950A, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 3.00 V-0 1:25
943 1.50 V-0 1:20
920A
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-2 1:25
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
C2950 1.50 V-0 6:100
C6200(GG) 2.00 V-0 1:20
Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate/
Polycarbonate
(ASA/PC)
HRA222 (GG) 0.80 V-2 1:20
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
SOLVAY (SYENSQO)
OTHERS
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
Polyphenyl Sulfone
(PPSU)
R-5100 (r1)(##), R-5000 (r1)(##) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polyphthalamide
(PPA)
AFA-4133 V0(+) (*) 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
ALBIS
Polypropylene
(PP)
PP 13 CV2 14 1.50 V-2 1:25
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3700(X), M3755(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900 1.50 V-0 1:25
CHI MEI
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
PA-765(+) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
PC-510(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
EMS-CHEMIE
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
Grilon A 26 V0 0.75 V-0 1:25
FORMOSA
Polycarbonate
(PC)
#1700+(f2) 0.36-0.42 V-2 1:50
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
85891(f1) 1.70 V-0 1:20
85891(f2) 1.70 V-0 1:20
M3700(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900
1.50 V-0 1:10
1:25
INEOS
Polystyrene
(PS)
855 HV 3.00 V-1 100:4
INVISTA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
FRU4800 XHL (r1) 0.40 V-0 1:25
U4820L (r1) 0.40 V-2 1:25
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
KINGFA
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
PA66-R11G25 (##) 0.25 V-0 1:25
KURARAY
Polyamide 9T
(PA9T)
GP2300S 0.40 V-0 1:25
LG CHEM
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
LUPOY GP-5106-F 3.00 V-0 1:20
LOTTE CHEMICAL
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
VH-0800(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate
(PC)
HN-1064(+)
0.75 V-2 1:10
1.50 V-0 1:10
1.20 V-1 1:10
Polystyrene
(PS)
VH-1800+
3.00 V-0 1:25
1.50 V-0 1:25
MITSUBISHI
Polycarbonate
(PC)
S-2000+(f1) 1.50-1.80 V-2 1:10
POLYMER
PRODUCTS
Polystyrene
(PS)
ZYNTAR 351
2.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
ZYNTAR 7000 2.00 V-0 1:25
ZYNTAR 702 2.00 V-0 1:25
8020 2.00 V-0 1:20
8120 2.00 V-0 1:20
8130 1.50 V-0 1:20
POLYMER
RESOURCES
Polycarbonate
(PC)
PC-FR1A-D, PC-
FR2A-D, PC-FR3A-D
3.00 V-0 1:33
1.50 V-2 1:33
SUMITOMO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
E6007LHF(ra) 0.30 V-0 1:25
E6007LHF-MR(gt) 0.20 V-0 1:12.5
UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2
OTHERS
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
TORAY
Polyamide 6
(PA6)
1017 1.60 V-2 1:16.5
Polyamide 66
(PA66)
3004-V0(rr),
CM3004-V0(rr)
0.40 V-0 1:25
TRINSEO
Polycarbonate
(PC)
891(w) 1.10 V-0 1:25
WELLMAN
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
220-N, 21L-N, 22L-N 1.50 V-2 1:25
WESTLAKE
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
6597(f1), HF-6597(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
SP-7107 (f1)(a) 3.00 V-0 1:25
5VA AND 5VB
BASE RESIN
MANUFACTURER
GENERIC
RESIN TYPE
SPECIFIC
BASE RESIN
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
(MM)
FLAME
RATING
COLORS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
RATIO
AVIENT
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
CELANESE
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T)
FR95G25V0NH 1.50 5VA ALL 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
LW9030FR
2.00 5VA BLACK 1:25
3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 5VA BLACK 1:25
COVESTRO
Polycarbonate/
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(PC/ABS)
FR3010 + (z) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
GEON
Polyvinylchloride
(PVC)
M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
SABIC
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 5VA ALL 1:20
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S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 7
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
G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K
PolyOne Corporation 8
* Pro Forma for sale of DSS
Operating Income
% of Sales
2006 Q3 YTD
2019
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
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 9
1 0
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2018 2019E
$1.65
$1.51
Pro Forma for sale
of PP&S
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
PolyOne Corporation 10
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 11
• 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
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
Excellence
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
customers
• Color design expertise
Commercial
Excellence
• 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
L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S
13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
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 EC O N S U M E R
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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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Building & Construction
5%
2006 2019E PF*
4%
12%
10%
18%
8%
20%
2006 2019E PF*
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business
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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Packaging
8%
Building &
Construction
38%
Wire &
Cable
11%
Industrial
10%
Electrical &
Electronic
7%
2006 2019E PF*
Healthcare
4%
Transportation
12%
Consumer
18%
Building &
Construction
5%
Wire &
Cable
6%
Industrial
12%
Electrical &
Electronic
5%
Appliance
3%
Textiles
6%
Transportation
13%
Healthcare
12%
Packaging
20%
Consumer
10%
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business
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
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United States
38% Europe
33%
Asia
19%
Canada
4%
Latin America
6%
United States
22%
Europe
40%
Asia & Middle East
31%
Canada
1%
Latin America
6%
Color & Engineered
Materials
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
Net Sales by Geographic Region
United States
31%
Europe
36%
Asia & Middle East
24%
Canada
3%
Latin America
6%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
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+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F C O M M E R C I A L R E S O U R C E S 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
$3.2
2019E PF*
* 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business
P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
At Acquisition 2018
$36
$96
At Acquisition 2018
11%
20%
At Acquisition 2018
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
PolyOne Corporation 19
2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEOPLE
PRODUCTS PLANET
PERFORMANCE
PolyOne
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
PolyOne
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Business
Synergies
New
PolyOne
2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010
2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5%
2019E CapEx $60 $85
% Sales 2.1% 2.1%
2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250
2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22
2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E
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%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
s
t
e
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
PolyOne Corporation 22
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 $400 to $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years
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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
Financing
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 Color & Additive 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
30%
Administrative
30%
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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
C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E
PolyOne Corporation 25
At Close Year 1 Year 2
3.2x
3.5x
3.1x
2.6x
Pro Forma with Synergies
2019E PF
Two year leverage goal
(1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%2520-%2520November%25202015.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
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.80
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Accelerating growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Appliances
5%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
14%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
Distribution
28%
PP&S
20%
Specialty
52%
United States
69%
Europe
13%
Canada
7% Asia
6%
Latin America
5%
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65% 66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
2006 YTD 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+
3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
24 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$52
2006 TTM
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 TTM
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
12%
43%
2006 TTM
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
12
4
9
6
1
6
3 7 4
5
6
1
1
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74
Specialty
Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Lightweighting with Advanced Composites
Increasing Healthcare Penetration
Innovation Initiatives
Expansion in Consumer Markets
New Market Development
$$$ $$ $
High Temperature Polymers
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
• Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’
sales force
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q3 2015
Pension Funding**
As of September 30, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x
$49
$121
$317
$600
$400
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2018 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased nearly
2.4 million shares in Q3
2015
Repurchased 14.8
million shares since
early 2013
5.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Basic%2520Materials%2520Conference%2520-%2520May%25202016.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 – 2015 2016 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
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
Confirmation of Our Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Associates
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
End Markets
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
PolyOne
At A Glance
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
United States
66%
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7%
Appliances
4%
Building &
Construction
12%
Consumer
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
$1.96
Distribution
29%
PP&S
20%
CAI
23%
SEM
15%DSS
13%
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
80%+
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7% 17.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
16.6%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
2006 1Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 11
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Sheet
(DSS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Sound & Vibration
Management
Fuel Handling
Systems
Interior & Exterior Trim
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Interior Structural
Components
Lighting
Air management
Electronics & Cameras
Fluid Handling
Target End Markets… Automotive
Underhood
Components
Roof Systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Light Barrier
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
34%
2006 2015
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
2006 2015
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
+138%
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
16.2%
9.7%
2006 2015
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
52% of associates trained in LSS
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Commitment to Operational Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 1Q 2016
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2016
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2016
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
$0.16
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased
1.5 million shares in
Q1 2016
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520KeyBanc%2520Conference%2520-%2520September%252014%25202016.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and beyond
2016 and
beyond
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Steve Newlin
appointed, Chairman,
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Substantial EPS growth
from $0.13 to all-time
high of $1.96
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Deliver consistent
double digit annual
EPS growth
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
• Volume driven,
commodity producer
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
pp , ,
President and CEO
• New leadership team
appointed
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
• Shift to faster growing,
high margin, less
cyclical end markets
• Key acquisitions propel
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Maintain >35% vitality
index
• Pursue strategic
i iti th t
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets • Implementation of four
pillar strategy
• Implementation of four
pillar strategy
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
y q p p
current and future
growth, as well as
margin expansion
• Specialty mix expands
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
acquisitions that
expand specialty
offerings and
geographic breadth
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
• Focus on value based
selling, investment in
commercial resources
and innovation to drive
transformation
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
to 65% of Operating
Income – strongest mix
of earnings in history
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
• Invest and grow
current and next
generation talent
PolyOne Corporation Page 4
Confirmation of Our Strategy
SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization
Associates
Operational
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d
PolyOne Corporation Page 5
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions
27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion
Europe
13%
Canada
7%
Asia
7%
Latin America
7% PP&S
20%
United States
Distribution
29%
CAI
23%
SEM
%DSS
End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
66% 15%
DSS
13%
End MarketsEnd Markets
$1.31
$1.80
Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS
Industrial
14%
Packaging
13%
Textiles
2%
Transportation
$1.96
$0 27 $0 21
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
Building &
C
Consumer
Healthcare
11%
20%
Wire & Cable
9%
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
$0.12
$0.27 $0.21
$0.13
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Appliances
4%
Construction
12%
10%Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne
100%
Transformation
2020
Platinum
Vision
80%
nc
om
e*
40%
60%
pe
ra
tin
g
In
80%+
43%
65%
20%
40%
%
o
f O
2%0%
2005 2010 2015 2020
Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Vision
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
16.7%
17.5%
20%+
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
15 8%
20%+
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
9.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
15.8%
1 7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
3.4%
5.1%
8.0%
8.6%
1.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
1.1% 1.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Platinum
Vision
YTD YTD
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals
2006 2Q 2016 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+
S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
) j %
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
TPE’s & Film
Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™
Film
PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11
Target End Markets… Healthcare
OnForce
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
TPE Vibration Dampening
(SEM/GLS)
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
TPE & Film
(SEM + DSS)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
TPE O F
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
Thermatech
(SEM)
TPE + OnForce
(SEM)
OnForce
(SEM)
Thermoplastic Elastomers
(SEM)
Sheet
(DSS)
(SEM)
Glasforms
(SEM)
Polymer Colorants
(CAI)
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Management
Interior & Exterior Trim
Interior Structural
Components
Fuel Handling
Underhood
Components
g
SystemsAir management
Electronics & Cameras
Structural Braces
& Brackets
Lighting
Fluid Handling
PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Target End Markets… Automotive
ColorMatrix™
Amosorb™
ColorMatrix™
Ultimate™ UV
Oxygen Scavenger
Ultimate UV
Light Barrier
PreservaPak™
OnColor™
Smart Batch™
OnCap™
Laser Marking
Additives
VersaFlex™
TPE Cap Liner
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
Target End Markets… Packaging
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$53
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
34%
CAI & SEM
Gross Margin
Target ≥ 35%
$20
$53
14%
12%
43%
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015
Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story
VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted
2,883
Volume
(lbs in millions)
$192
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
$721
Adjusted
Gross Profit ($M)
-16%
+86%
+138%
2,414$103
$303
2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Design and Service as a Differentiator
Right Material &
Color
Desired
Product Design
Appropriate
Manufacturing Process
Connecting
Delivering Concept to
Commercialization
Connecting
the Dots with
iQ Design Labs and
InVisiO Color Design
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
CommercializationInVisiO Color Design
Customer First Through World-Class Service
Strengthening relationships through:
Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers
Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers
On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
World’s Best Start-up
program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
81%
93%
2006 2015
Working Capital % of Sales
16.2%
9.7%
52% of associates trained in LSS
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
2006 2015
Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working
Capital Management in the chemical industry
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
102%
100%
Pension Funding**
As of June 30, 2016
$700
$800 Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2016
($ millions)
80%
90%
100%
$547
$600
$600
$700
60%
60%
70%
$500
40%
50%
$300
$400
20%
30%
2008 2Q 2016
$200
2022 2023
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016
Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250%
(3.50%)
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in operational
Repurchased 17.3
million shares since
early 2013
10 0 million shares are Investing in operational
and LSS initiatives
~75% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives Organic
Gro th
Share
Rep rchases
10.0 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Growth Repurchases
Acquisitions Dividends
Annual Dividend
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
$0.20
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material $0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
$0.16
$
$0.10
$0.20
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
solutions
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business
D Y N E E M A A C Q U I S I T I O N
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15x stronger than steel
Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions
Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand
• Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of
2022 EBITDA
• Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber
portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately
accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35
• 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected
• 1,000+ employees across global production network and
dedicated technology centers
• Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in
revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema
® location
$175M
(42%)
$65M
(16%)
$175M
(42%)
2022E Sales By Region ($M)
(1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization
(2) Based on 2022 expected results
(1) (2)
(2)
F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R AT E G Y
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Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
tremendous intellectual property value in
trademarks, patents and “know-how”
• Deep history of application development
and premium, leading brand with the
World’s Strongest FiberTM
Globalization
• Global customer base with an
established presence across all major
geographic regions
• Global technology centers complement
existing Composites applications and
expertise
Operational
Excellence
• Best-in-class safety performance
• Well-run and maintained asset base fit to
serve future growth
• Highly effective and reliable supply chain
with emphasis on optimizing service to
customers
Commercial
Excellence
• Deep customer relationships extend
across the value chain and drive ability
to grow
• Offer a full suite of services with an active
role in design, development and
commercialization
People
Experienced and
talented associates
with a passion for
safety, specialization
and winning
DY N E E M A ® OV E RV I E W
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
$215M
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
$130M
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
$70M
34 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales
MIFOverview Competition
Value chain &
Go-to-market
Strategy Innovation Financials
TECHNOLOGY
35
1,200 1,300
2,500
Avient Dyneema Combined
Patents
• True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• Deep history of application development with customers,
strongest in the industry
• The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
fiber producer that is backward integrated
o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process
• Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise
(PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line)
WINNING PROPERTIES
Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible
Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic
High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction
One-of-a-kind technology
®
FORMULATION PROCESS
36
• Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar
core competencies around formulation
and material science
• Technology that combines polymers and
fibers to provide specialized, high
performing solutions for customers
• Design capabilities ensure that
applications are highly customized for
the specified end use
DYNEEMA ® IN THE VALUE CHAIN
37
UHMwPE
Fiber / Tapes
Military Personnel,
Law Enforcement
Heavy Marine,
Offshore Wind Energy
and Mooring,
Aquaculture
Outdoor,
Footwear, Apparel,
Inflatables
• Material Science
• Formulation
• Service
INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING
(CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION
DEMAND TRENDS
38
• Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection
products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase
o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1)
o Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2)
o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America
• Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind
farms which require advanced, durable technology
o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations
quadrupling over the next five years(3)
• Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4)
• Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer
applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio
Sources:
(1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022)
(2) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022)
(3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council
(4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries
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A L I G N M E N T W I T H
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S
P RO D U C T S
AVIE NT ’S E XIS T ING COM P OS IT E S P ORT F OL IO
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
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
40
AV I E N T ’ S C O M P O S I T E S P O RT F O L I O
S A L E S A N D E B I T DA
41
$74 $84
$216 $212
$261
$5 $10
$32
$41
$49
$180
0
50
100
150
200
$-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
$550
$600
$650
$700
$750
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E
$680
($ in millions)
• Dyneema® acquisition will further
improve Composites EBITDA margins
to 26%
• Dyneema® will complement our
existing portfolio with deep formulation
expertise, innovative culture and
global commercial presence
• Composites will continue to be a key
growth driver to deliver future revenue
growth in excess of GDP
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema®
(1)
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
EMEA
25%
Asia
16%
Latin America
9%
2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
23%
Packaging
19%
Industrial
16%
Building and
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
2%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,402M
$409M
$919M
$164M
$1,631M
$94M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$581M$4,819M
(1)
Transportation
11%
Healthcare
15%
43
Packaging
34%
Consumer
21%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
10%
Transportation
9%
Energy
1% Telecommunications
1%
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 4 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
32%
EMEA
40%
Asia
21%
Latin America
7%
END MARKET REGION
44
All charts reflect 2021 financials
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
Consumer
27%
Healthcare
10%
Packaging
7%
Telecommunications
16%
Transportation
11%
Industrial
11%
Building &
Construction
11%
Energy
7%
2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 9 1 9 M I L L I O N
END MARKET
US & Canada
55%
EMEA
25%
Asia
20%
REGION
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All charts reflect 2021 financials
D I S T R I B U T I O N
Healthcare
26%
Consumer
23%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
20%
Transportation
16%
Building and
Construction
8%
Energy
1%
Telecommunications
1%
US & Canada
80%
Asia
3%
Latin
America
17%
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I E R S
2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 6 B I L L I O N
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All charts reflect 2021 financials
T O T A L C O M P A N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
B Y E N D M A R K E T
Packaging
30%
Consumer
26%Healthcare
13%
Industrial
14%
Building &
Construction
5%
Telecommunications
2% Energy
2%
Asia
(16% of sales)
Transportation
8%
Packaging
32%
Consumer
13%
Healthcare
5%
Industrial
17%
Building &
Construction
12%
Telecommunications
5%
Energy
4%
EMEA
(25% of sales)
Transportation
12%
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Consumer
25%
Healthcare
19%
Packaging
10%
Industrial
17%
Building &
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
2%
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
Transportation
13%
Packaging
38%
Consumer
33%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
10%
Building &
Construction
5%
Telecommunications
1%
LATAM
(9% of sales)
Transportation
5%
All charts reflect 2021 financials
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
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If you
make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no
backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty.
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The following table compares cumulative total shareholder return (“TSR”) on our common shares against the
cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals Index over one-, three- and five-year
periods ending December 31, 2017, assuming in each case a fixed investment of $100 and reinvestment of all
dividends.
Our performance over the one-year and five-year periods has exceeded the S&P 500 Index as well as the
S&P Mid Cap Chemicals Index.
1-Year TSR
January 1, 2017 –
December 31, 2017
3-Year TSR
January 1, 2015 –
December 31, 2017
5-Year TSR
January 1, 2013 –
December 31, 2017
PolyOne Corporation $137.79 $119.71 $226.28
S&P 500 Index $121.83 $138.29 $208.14
S&P Mid Cap Chemicals $124.26 $149.35 $207.65
We believe that the returns to shareholders shown in the table above indicate that our pay-for-performance
philosophy, compensation plan design and selected performance measures are working, and have resulted in
performance that has provided increased value to our shareholders over the long-term as shown above.
Over a three-year time period, our TSR performance was less than the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Mid Cap
Chemicals Index, primarily due to weaker performance from our DSS segment, which we subsequently divested in July
2017.