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Avient — PolyOne — Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference 2014

18 slides from Avient's conference presentation, Sep 18, 2014

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference New York, NY September 18, 2014 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 2015 and 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 beyond • Continue specialty • 19 consecutive transformation quarters of double- • Steve Newlin digit adjusted EPS • Goal of $2.50 appointed, • Volume driven, growth Adjusted EPS by Chairman, commodity 2015, near

  5. Slide 5: PolyOne At A Glance

    PolyOne At A Glance 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion Latin Canada America Asia Europe 7% 6% 6% Distribution 14% 28% PP&S Specialty United 18% 54% States 67% End Markets Specialty Operating Income HealthCare Electronics & $200 $195 11% Appliance Electrical Consumer 6% 5% 10% $1

  6. Slide 6: Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation

    Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Old 2015 PolyOne Transformation Target 100% % of Operating Income* 80% 60% 40% 66% 65-75% 62% 20% 43% 34% 0% 2% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty *

  7. Slide 7: Confirmation of Our Strategy

    Confirmation of Our Strategy Specialization Globalization Operational Commercial Excellence Excellence The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 7

  8. Slide 8: Strategy and Execution Drive Results

    Strategy and Execution Drive Results EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 $1.31 550% All time high of 450% $43.34 $1.00 July 1st, 2014 350% $0.82 250% $0.68 150% 50% $0.27 -50% $0.21 $0.12 $0.13 -150% '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% POL S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 8

  9. Slide 9: Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % (Est. in 2012) Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10% Perf

  10. Slide 10: Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015

    Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 Accelerated Innovation Several Levers to & Mix Improvement Drive Growth Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Incremental Share Buybacks Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR 2013 E

  11. Slide 11: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Research & Development Specialty Platform Specialty Platform Spending Vitality Index Gross Margin % ($ millions) Progression* 30.7% 43.0% $53 19.5% 14.3% $20 2006 2013 2006 2013 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenu

  12. Slide 12: A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity

    A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity* Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase 1 2 3 4 5 Breakthrough 15 10 4 5 6 Platform 9 4 11 10 9 Derivative 1 4 2 3 Frame Build Prototype Scale-up & Commercial Opportunity Business Case Test Market Launch Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market TBD TBD $800 $450

  13. Slide 13: Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets

    Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Megatrend End Markets Improving Health & Health and Wellness Wellness Protecting the Transportation Environment Globalizing and Packaging Localizing Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Consumer Fuels PolyOne Corporation Page 13

  14. Slide 14: Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14

    Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14 $800 Debt Maturities Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2014 As of June 30, 2014 ($ millions) 100% $700 100% $600 90% $600 80% $500 70% $400 60% 60% $317 $300 50% $200 40% $100 30% $48 $0 20% 2015 2020 2023 2008 2014 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Net De

  15. Slide 15: 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, marketing,  Repurchased 1.8 million shares in and technical capabilities Q2 2014  Investing in operational and  Repurchased 8.2 million LSS initiatives (including shares since early 2013 synergy ca

  16. Slide 16: PolyOne Core Values

    PolyOne Core Values Collaboration Innovation Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 16

  17. Slide 17: Why Invest In PolyOne?

    Why Invest In PolyOne?  Strong past 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 advantage  Strong and proven manag

  18. Slide 18: Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

    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

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