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Avient — PolyOne — Jefferies 2013 Global Industrials Conference

18 slides from Avient's conference presentation, Aug 13, 2013

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation Jefferies 2013 Global Industrials Conference August 13, 2013

  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

  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: Strategy and Execution Drive Results

    Strategy and Execution Drive Results • 15 consecutive quarters of All time closing high of 350.00% $29.48 double digit EPS growth August 1, 2013 250.00% • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 150.00% 50.00% • YTD stock price has increased 42% versus 20% growth in the S&P -50.00% -150.00% 400% i

  5. Slide 5: Four Pillar Strategy

    Four Pillar Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Page 5

  6. Slide 6: PolyOne At A Glance

    PolyOne At A Glance 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* Latin Canada Asia America Distribution Europe 8% 14% 5% 3% 25% PP&S 15% United Specialty States 60% 70% End Markets* EPS Textiles 1% Appliance 2.50 $2.50 6% Transportation $2.25 16% $2.00 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Health

  7. Slide 7: Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation

    Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Old 2015 PolyOne Transformation Target 100% % of Operating Income* 80% 60% 40% 65- 60% 62% 75% 20% 43% 45% 34% 0% 2% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015 Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty *Operating I

  8. Slide 8: Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals 2006 H1 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10% Performance Products & So

  9. Slide 9: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Research & Development Specialty Platform Specialty Platform Spending Vitality Index Progression* Gross Margin % 46.5% $44.7 31.1% $20.3 14.3% 11.5% ($ millions) 2006 TTM 2006 Q2 2013 2006 Q2 2013 Q2'13 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introdu

  10. Slide 10: We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation

    We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation PolyOne Customer  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements Inputs Expertise  Value Drivers  Base Resins  Polymer Science  Additives  Formulation  Modifiers  Chemistry  Colorants  Processing Innovative Specialized Polymer Materials, Pr

  11. Slide 11: Positioned for Strong Growth

    Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Assumptions Rev: $5B • Operating margins in mid-range Adj. EPS: $2.50 of 2015 targets • No global recession • No investment in incremental PP&S capacity • Completion of 2-3 midsize accretive acquisitions • Housing starts at 85% of 50 year norm by 2015 • Mid s

  12. Slide 12: First Half 2013 Financial Highlights

    First Half 2013 Financial Highlights Adjusted EPS $0.75 • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior +26% $0.68 year first half $0.60 $0.54 $0.45 • Operating Income expanded 31% $0.30 H1'12 H1'13 versus first half 2012 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) $150.0 $132.6 • Specialty operating income up 42%

  13. Slide 13: Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13

    Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 $800 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 $1,031 ($ millions) Less: Cash 392 $700 Net Debt $639 $600 $600 • Available Liquidity $500 Cash $392 $400 ABL Availability 31

  14. Slide 14: Use of Cash

    Use of Cash Organic Share Acquisitions Dividends Growth Repurchase • Expanding our • Targets that expand our: • Introduced a • Repurchased sales, marketing, quarterly dividend ~3.0M shares and technical • Specialty offering in Q1 2011 and YTD in 2013 capabilities is top • End market presence increas

  15. Slide 15: Why Invest In PolyOne?

    Why Invest In PolyOne? • Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working • Megatrends align with our strengths • Innovation and services provide differentiation and competitive advantage • Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance • Addressable

  16. Slide 16: Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Senior management uses adjusted o

  17. Slide 17: Platform sales and operating income reconciliation

    Platform sales and operating income (OI) H1 2012*** H1 2013*** Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 280.9 $ 352.0 Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 413.9 434.7 Designed Structures & Solutions Sales - 240.4 Specialty Platform Sales 694.8 1,027.1 Performance Products and Solutions Sales

  18. Slide 18: Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets H1 2013 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 8.7 Long-term debt 1,022.5 Less cash and cash equivalents (392.4) Net debt $ 638.8 Adjusted EBITDA Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 30.6 $

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