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Avient — PolyOne — Investor Presentation (November 2018)

55 slides from Avient's investor presentation, November 2018

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation November 2018

    POLYONE INVESTOR PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 2018

  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 for

  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, adjusted operating income, and return on invested capital. • PolyOne’s chief operating decisio

  4. Slide 4: Vision and Core Values

    VISION CORE VALUES To To be be the the world’s world’s premier premier provider provider of of Collaboration Innovation Excellence specialized polymer specialized polymer materials, materials, services services and and solutions solutions Commercial Excellence Operational Excellence Globalization PE

  5. Slide 5: Safety First

    SAFETY FIRST Injuries per 100 Workers 1.3 Spartech Acquisition 1.1 1.1 0.97 0.85 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD PolyOne Corporation 5

  6. Slide 6: PolyOne 2017 Revenue $3.2 Billion

    POLYONE 2017 REVENUE | $3.2 BILLION Segment End Market Geography PolyOne Europe Distribution Transportation Industrial 14% 18% United States Color 34% 16% 59% Additives & Inks 26% Asia 10% Appliance Building & 5% Construction 12% Electrical & Electronics 6% Latin America 9% Specialty Wire & Cable Co

  7. Slide 7: Proof of Performance: Adjusted EPS Expansion

    PROOF OF PERFORMANCE ADJUSTED EPS EXPANSION 2006 2017 $2.21 8 “Where we were” “Where we are” $2.06 $1.96 ROIC** 5.0% 14.0% $1.80 CONSECUTIVE Operating Income YEARS % of Sales $1.31 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% $1.00 Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% $0.82 Performance Products $0.68 & S

  8. Slide 8: Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth

    SUSTAINABLE PATH TO DOUBLE-DIGIT EPS GROWTH Repurchase 600K-1M Double digit shares annually Innovate and develop new annual EPS technologies and services growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma Double acquired and commercial excellenc

  9. Slide 9: Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Growth

    INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL RESOURCES DRIVING GROWTH Increased commercial headcount Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls R&D / Technical Marketing Sales 25% more marketing campaigns 656 1,000 new customers, expanding + 30% customer base by 5% 504 $1.0B increase in new opportunities 158 Enhanci

  10. Slide 10: The Evolving Customer Relationship

    THE EVOLVING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP Traditional Path Customer Strategic Accounts/ Business Service Field Sales Development Expanded Path Lead Web and Social Inside Sales Specialists Media PolyOne Corporation 10

  11. Slide 11: Expanded Path: Adding Customer Touchpoints

    EXPANDED PATH ADDING CUSTOMER TOUCHPOINTS Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat Inside sellers Inside sales/digital revenue 21 $88M 4 $11M 2014 2017 2014 2017 PolyOne Cor

  12. Slide 12: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $4.0 billion 2014 $3.0 billion +34% POLYONE SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 12

  13. Slide 13: Aligning with Trends for Growth

    ALIGNING WITH TRENDS FOR GROWTH TRANSPORTATION PACKAGING HEALTHCARE CONSUMER Facilitate Reduce Reduce Light- alternative Improve packaging spread of weighting energy recyclability materials infection solutions PolyOne Corporation 13

  14. Slide 14: Innovation

    INNOVATION Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) $52 Customization 55% $20 2006 2017 Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 38% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 12% 15% 2006 2017 PolyOne Corporation 14

  15. Slide 15: Horizons of Development

    3 HORIZONS OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Market Create new Transformational markets, target Opportunity for Growth new customer Through M&A ColorMatrix – Liquid Color needs & Additives Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites Service adjacent Adjacent Opportunity for GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers mar

  16. Slide 16: Innovation Pipeline

    INNOVATION PIPELINE Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Breakthrough 10 4 8 6 Platform 5 5 5 2 1 Derivative 11 7 5 4 1 Frame Build Prototype Scale-up & Test Commercial Opportunity Business Case Market Launch (since 2015) Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Total Addressable Market - - $1,230 $1,

  17. Slide 17: Innovation Spotlight: Composites

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: COMPOSITES PolyOne Corporation 17

  18. Slide 18: Composites Refresher

    COMPOSITES REFRESHER Strength Continuous Fiber Thermoset Fiber Composites Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Composite Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Short Glass Polymer Fiber Thermoplastics Design Flexibility PolyOne Corporation 18

  19. Slide 19: Strategic Investment History

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT HISTORY Acquired Polystrand Thermoplastic Composites Acquired Acquired Gordon Glasforms Composites Continuous Continuous Fiber Thermosets Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Installed LFT Thermoplastic production (LFT) Acquired Barbastro, Installed LFT Technology PlastiComp, Spain produ

  20. Slide 20: Composites in Transportation

    COMPOSITES IN TRANSPORTATION RAIL WATERCRAFT HEAVY TRUCK Flooring Bulkheads and Transoms Flooring & Side Panels Door Panels Ceilings and Hatches Aerodynamic Fairings Side Walls Doors and Cabinetry Seat and Bunk Reinforcements PolyOne Corporation 20

  21. Slide 21: Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy

    INVEST-TO-GROW M&A STRATEGY Safety Technology Geography Service People Financial Low EH&S New and Leverage our Strong Motivated team Foundational risk profile complementary global footprint customer with a specialty operating technologies relationships culture margins of 8-10% with ability to double

  22. Slide 22: Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook

    INVEST-TO-GROW M&A PLAYBOOK Invest in commercial resources 18-20% Innovate with operating Implement LSS to combined margins drive efficiency portfolio improvements Leverage Safety Retain PolyOne’s employees global reach First! Capture Cross-sell Protect customers sourcing & blend Phase 3 synergies t

  23. Slide 23: Invest-to-Grow Proof of Performance

    INVEST-TO-GROW PROOF OF PERFORMANCE Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) $90 20% 335 + 40% + 150% + 900 bps $36 11% 243 At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today PolyOne Corporation 23

  24. Slide 24: Invest-to-Grow Driving the Future

    INVEST-TO-GROW DRIVING THE FUTURE Recent Acquisitions Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) 206 $60 18-20% 144 113 $18 8% $16 7% At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal PolyOne Corporation 24

  25. Slide 25: Strong Pipeline Driven by Fragmented Market

    STRONG PIPELINE DRIVEN BY FRAGMENTED MARKET Average # of Rationale Company Size Possibilities • Local to regional footprint <$50M >250 • Niche technology focus • Concentrated customer base • Regional to global footprint $50M–$200M 150 • 1–3 specialty technologies • Diversified customer base • Global

  26. Slide 26: Returning Cash to Shareholders

    RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS OVER $1 BILLION SINCE 2011 Cumulative Share Repurchases Increasing Annual Dividend (In millions) 3-Year Dividend Plan $820M $750 $0.78 $0.70 $600 $0.58 $0.48 $450 $0.40 $0.32 $300 $0.24 $0.20 $0.16 $150 $0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2011 2012 2013 2014 201

  27. Slide 27: ROIC Drives Shareholder Return

    ROIC DRIVES SHAREHOLDER RETURN 16-17% 15.0% 14.0% 6.3% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations PolyOne Corporation 27

  28. Slide 28: Why Invest in PolyOne?

    WHY INVEST IN POLYONE? THE NEW POLYONE: A SPECIALTY GROWTH COMPANY  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Expand ROIC while increasing inve

  29. Slide 29: Service: The Timeless Differentiator

    SERVICE: THE TIMELESS DIFFERENTIATOR PolyOne Corporation 29

  30. Slide 30: Talent Development

    TALENT DEVELOPMENT Campus Hires PolyOne LSS Blackbelts Leadership Program Participants 2008 0 2008 0 2012 0 2013 47 2011 25 2011 67 2014 86 2014 47 2014 147 2015 125 2017 90 2018 2016 169 141 220 2018 2018 315 PolyOne Corporation 30

  31. Slide 31: IQ Design Labs

    IQ DESIGN LABS Material Industrial Manufacturing & Color Design Expertise Expertise A UNIQUE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Industrial designers Opportunity funnel New business revenue 14 $7M $40M 3 $4M $0 2014 2017 2014 2017 2014 2017 PolyOne Corporation 31

  32. Slide 32: LSS Customer First

    LSS CUSTOMER FIRST Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated Customer Projects 2014 2017 2 85 PolyOne Corporation 32

  33. Slide 33: 3D Printing

    3D PRINTING BRINGING NEW IDEAS TO LIFE Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 33

  34. Slide 34: ColorMatrix Select

    COLORMATRIX SELECT™ Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility From concept to production M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H 99.9% Redu

  35. Slide 35: Segment Highlights

    SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATING WITH POLYONE PolyOne Corporation 35

  36. Slide 36: Color, Additives & Inks: End Markets & Solutions

    COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Industrial Packaging 14% 27% Textiles 12% Solid Liquid Colorants Colorants Appliance 3% Electrical & Electronics Building & 3% Construction Healthcare 10% 6% Consumer 7% Wire & Cable Transportation 10% 8% Performance Screen Additives Printing Inks Poly

  37. Slide 37: Color, Additives & Inks 2017 Revenue

    COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2017 REVENUE | $893 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 15.5% 150 18.0% 140 Canada 12.2% 16.0% 1% Europe 130 $139 32% 120 14.0% United 110 12.0% States Asia 100 46% 15% 5.5% $104 90 10.0% 80 8.0% Mexico 70 4% 6.0% 60 Brazil 50 0.9% 4.0% 2% 40 30 $25 2.0% $4 20

  38. Slide 38: Specialty Engineered Materials: End Markets & Solutions

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Transportation Consumer 19% 20% Building & Construction 3% Appliance Electrical & 4% Electronics 15% Packaging Engineered Advanced Thermoplastic 7% Formulations Composites Elastomers Industrial 8% Wire & Cable 13% Healthcare 11% PolyOne Corporat

  39. Slide 39: Specialty Engineered Materials 2017 Revenue

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 2017 REVENUE | $624 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 12.1% 14.0% 80 Canada 12.0% 2% Europe 9.3% $76 28% 70 10.0% 60 Asia United 8.0% 22% States 5.1% $57 48% 50 6.0% 40 4.0% 0.1% 30 2.0% $21 20 0.0% 2005 2009 2013 2017 PolyOne Corporation 39

  40. Slide 40: Performance Products & Solutions: End Markets

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Industrial Building & 18% Construction 30% Specialty Vinyl Flame Retardant Solutions Polymers Healthcare 1% Transportation Electrical & 16% Electronics 3% Consumer 5% Packaging Wire & Cable 5% 15% Appliance 7% Healthcare Smart Device Formulati

  41. Slide 41: Performance Products & Solutions 2017 Revenue

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 2017 REVENUE | $721 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 100 16.0% 10.7% 90 14.0% 80 7.2% 12.0% Canada 70 $77 16% 10.0% United 60 States Asia 3.6% 2% 77% 50 $56 8.0% Mexico 4.6% 5% 40 6.0% $40 30 4.0% 20 $24 2.0% 10 Sales 0 $886 $668 $773 $721 0.0% 200

  42. Slide 42: Distribution

    DISTRIBUTION END MARKETS & SUPPLIERS 2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion Operating Income & Margin 75 6.3% 7.0% Transportation Healthcare 65 6.0% 23% 22% 5.9% $73 5.0% 55 4.0% Wire & Cable $63 4.0% 2% 45 Packaging 3.0% 3% 2.9% Building & Industrial 35 Construction 18% 2.0% 4% 25 Electrical & 1.0% Electronic

  43. Slide 43: Target End Markets & Application Examples

    TARGET END MARKETS & APPLICATION EXAMPLES PolyOne Corporation 43

  44. Slide 44: Target End Markets: Healthcare

    Target End Markets… Healthcare Structural Composites Elastomeric Grips and Handles Antimicrobial Technologies Thermally Conductive Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Catheter Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants

  45. Slide 45: Target End Markets: Automotive

    Target End Markets… Automotive Roof Systems Interior Structural Components Exterior / Interior Trim Seals & Flaps Fasteners Lighting Under-hood Components Electronics and Cameras Braces & Brackets Air Management Sound & Vibration Management

  46. Slide 46: Target End Markets: Consumer

    Target End Markets… Consumer Elastomeric Grips and Handles Polymer Colorants Thermally Conductive Components Structural Composite Components

  47. Slide 47: Target End Markets: Packaging

    Target End Markets… Packaging UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Laser Marking Additives Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Antistatic Technologies Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies

  48. Slide 48: Luxury Packaging

    GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Luxury Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembl

  49. Slide 49: Optimize Color Usage

    OnColorTM Super Concentrates Optimize Color Usage  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness

  50. Slide 50: Combat Bacteria Formation

    WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Combat Bacteria Formation  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products

  51. Slide 51: Medical Device Housings

    Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Medical Device Housings  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios

  52. Slide 52: Color & Design Services

    Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines

  53. Slide 53: 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

  54. Slide 54: Fiber Colorants

    Fiber Colorants  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid ma

  55. Slide 55: Smart Home Devices

    ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions Smart Home Devices  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion

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