Avient Corporation · NYSE:AVNT

Avient — PolyOne — Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference 2016

42 slides from Avient's conference presentation, May 2016

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference May 2016 PolyOne Corporation Page 1

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements  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. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or f

  3. Slide 3: Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net de

  4. Slide 4: PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation

    PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation 2016 and 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2015 beyond • Deliver consistent • Substantial EPS growth double digit annual from $0.13 to all-time EPS growth • Steve Newlin high of $1.96 appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • Maintain >35% vitality • Shift to

  5. Slide 5: Confirmation of Our Strategy

    Confirmation of Our Strategy Specialization Globalization Associates Operational Commercial Excellence Excellence The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 5

  6. Slide 6: 26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth

    26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 6

  7. Slide 7: PolyOne At A Glance

    PolyOne At A Glance 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion Canada Asia Latin America 7% PP&S Europe 7% 7% 20% 13% CAI Distribution 23% 29% United States SEM DSS 15% 66% 13% End Markets Adjusted EPS Packaging Textiles $1.96 13% 2% $1.80 Industrial 14% Transportation $1.31 20% Healthc

  8. Slide 8: Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation

    Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2020 Old PolyOne Transformation Platinum Vision 100% % of Operating Income* 80% 80%+ 60% 40% 65% 20% 43% 0% 2% 2005 2010 2015 2020 Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum Vision JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty *Operating Income

  9. Slide 9: Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation

    Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN COLOR, ADDITIVES SPECIALTY AND INKS 20%+ ENGINEERED MATERIALS 20%+ 17.0% 16.7% 16.6% 14.7% 14.7% 12.2% 12.1% 9.7% 9.6% 9.3% 8.6% 8.1% 8.0% 7.2% 5.1% 5.5% 5.1% 4.6% 3.4% 1.7% 1.1% 1.3% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20

  10. Slide 10: Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals 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 & Sol

  11. Slide 11: Target End Markets… Healthcare

    TPE’s & Film GEON™ Vinyl Therma-Tech™ & Sheet TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Therma-Tech™ Polymer Colorants Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page Page11 11

  12. Slide 12: Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance

    OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) TPE + OnForce (SEM) Polymer Colorants OnForce (CAI) (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Thermatech (SEM) Sheet (DSS) Glasfor

  13. Slide 13: Target End Markets… Automotive

    Sound & Vibration Roof Systems Management Interior & Exterior Trim Interior Structural Components Underhood Components Fuel Handling Air management Systems Electronics & Cameras Structural Braces & Brackets Lighting Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive PolyOne Corporation Page 13

  14. Slide 14: Target End Markets… Packaging

    ColorMatrix™ ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Ultimate™ UV Oxygen Scavenger Light Barrier PreservaPak™ OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner Target End Markets… Packaging PolyOne Corporation Page 14

  15. Slide 15: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Research & Development Specialty Platform CAI & SEM Spending Vitality Index Progression* Gross Margin ($ millions) Target ≥ 35% 34% $53 43% 14% $20 12% 2006 2015 2006 2015 2006 2015 *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Innovation P

  16. Slide 16: Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story

    Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Commercial, R&D Volume Adjusted and Marketing (lbs in millions) Gross Profit ($M) Spending ($M) 2,883 $721 $192 -16% +138% +86% $103 2,414 $303 2006 2015 2006 2015 2006 2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 16

  17. Slide 17: Design and Service as a Differentiator

    Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and Delivering Concept to InVisiO Color Design Commercialization PolyOne Corporation Page 17

  18. Slide 18: Customer First Through World-Class Service

    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 93% World’s Best Start-up World’s Best

  19. Slide 19: Debt Maturities & Pension Funding

    Debt Maturities & Pension Funding $800 Debt Maturities Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2016 As of March 31, 2016 ($ millions) 100% 100% $700 90% $600 $600 80% $550 70% $500 60% 60% $400 50% 40% $300 30% $200 20% 2022 2023 2008 1Q 2016 Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x *T

  20. Slide 20: Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return

    Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales,  Repurchased marketing, and 1.5 million shares in technical capabilities Q1 2016  Investing in operational  Repurchased 17.3 and LSS initiatives million shares since  ~75% of capital early 2013 ex

  21. Slide 21: Why Invest In PolyOne?

    Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong 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

  22. Slide 22: Appendix

    Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 22

  23. Slide 23: 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights

    1Q 2016 Financial Highlights PP&S Operating Profit  Performance Products & Solutions $25 $20 $20 operating margin grew 540 basis $15 $11 $10 points year-over-year to 11.9% $5 $0 1Q'15 1Q'16 POD Operating Profit  Distribution operating margin $20 $18 $18 $16 expanded 60 basis points to a record $16

  24. Slide 24: At a Glance: Color, Additives and Inks

    At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions United States 48% Europe 33% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Canada 2% 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Packaging Operating Income % of Sales 20%+ 31% 16.7% 17.0% Textiles 14.7% 8% 12.2% Industrial 13% Transporta

  25. Slide 25: At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials

    At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions United States 49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Packaging Appliances Operating Income % of Sales 20%+ 5% 3% Transportation Wire & Cable 16.6% 19% 15% 14.7% Building & 1

  26. Slide 26: At a Glance: Designed Structures and Solutions

    At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions United States 97% Canada 3% 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Packaging Operating Income % of Sales 19% 8-10% Industrial Transportation 7.3% 24% 33% 5.6% 3.0% Healthcare Building & 1.4% 7% Constructi

  27. Slide 27: At a Glance: Performance Products and Solutions

    At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion Solutions United States 79% Canada 14% Latin America 5% Asia 2% 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Packaging Operating Income % of Sales 5% Transportation 12-14% 19% Wire & Cable 11.9% 16% Industrial Appliance

  28. Slide 28: At a Glance: Distribution

    At a Glance Distribution 2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion Key Suppliers Packaging 4% Wire & Cable Transportation 4% 24% Appliances Industrial 6% 16% Building & Construction Consumer 4% Healthcare 13% 23% Electrical & Electronics 6% ROIC Expanding Profits 54% Operating Income % of Sales 6.5-7.5% 6.4% 6.6%

  29. Slide 29: Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development

    Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development 2 lbs Plastic Requires 91% less energy to = recycle a pound of plastic versus 3 lbs aluminum a pound of paper or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight th

  30. Slide 30: Application Examples

    Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 30

  31. Slide 31: Outdoor Applications

    Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor In

  32. Slide 32: PET Bottling Technology

    PET Bottling Technology Market Opportunity  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster Shelf-life extension cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product Weight reduction  Aligned with megatrend

  33. Slide 33: Authentication Technology

    Authentication Technology • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support f

  34. Slide 34: Metal Replacement Solutions

    Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 34

  35. Slide 35: Range Rover Evoque Interior

    Range Rover Evoque Interior • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital PolyOne Corporation Page 35

  36. Slide 36: CT Scanner

    CT Scanner • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom PolyOne Corporation Page 36

  37. Slide 37: High-Barrier Packaging Containers

    High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corpor

  38. Slide 38: Aerospace Applications

    Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benef

  39. Slide 39: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

    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. GAAP. Senior management uses operating income excl

  40. Slide 40: Adjusted EPS Reconciliation

    Adjusted EPS Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Net income (loss) attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.2 $ 38.6 $ 23.2 $ 21.0 $ 29.4 $ 30.9 $ 32.3 $ (14.6) Special items, after tax(1) 17.7 (2.0) 12.3 4.6 12.5 17.4 13.1 47.5 Adjusted net income $ 28.9 $ 36.6 $

  41. Slide 41: Adjusted Operating Margin Reconciliation

    Adjusted operating margin Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 YTD 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 YTD 2014 Operating income (loss) $ 40.5 $ 80.7 $ 61.6 $ 48.7 $ 231.5 $ 56.4 $ 49.4 $ 63.6 $ (14.3) $ 155.1 (1) Special items 16.6 (5.2) 10.8 7.8 30.0 22.9 39.8 22.0 80.2 164.9 Adjusted operating income

  42. Slide 42: Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Trailing Twelve Months (In millions) Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Ended March 31, 2016 Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes $ 63.4 $ 51.4 $ (0.4) $ 57.0 $ 171.4 Interest expense, net 16.2 16.2 15.6

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