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Avient — PolyOne — Investor Presentation (September 2019)

58 slides from Avient's investor presentation, September 2019

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation September 2019

    POLYONE INVESTOR PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 2019

  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 specialized polymer 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 PolyOne Corporation 5

  6. Slide 6: PolyOne Post PP&S Divestment

    POLYONE POST PP&S DIVESTMENT 2018 REVENUE | $2.9 BILLION Segment End Market Geography Specialty Transportation Healthcare United States Engineered 17% 16% 53% Europe 19% Distribution Materials 43% 22% Appliance 4% Industrial Asia Electrical & 15% 12% Electronics 6% Building & Construction Canada 7%

  7. Slide 7: Proof of Performance

    PROOF OF PERFORMANCE ADJUSTED EPS EXPANSION $2.43 $2.21 9 2006 2018 $2.06 $1.96 ROIC** 5.0% 14.1% $1.80 CONSECUTIVE Operating Income YEARS % of Sales $1.31 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.1% $1.00 Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.2% $0.82 Performance $0.68 Products 4.3% 10.0% & Solutions $0.13

  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 Sustained revenue increases led by organic business $3.5 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales Revenue in billions of $ 663 $3.2 Total Total + 10% + 9% 504 + 32% $2.9 $2.9 164 130 + 26% 710 531 Organic Organic + 7% + 5% + 34%

  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

    EXPANDED PATH ADDING CUSTOMER TOUCHPOINTS Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven by website, phone, and online chat Inside sellers Inside sales/digital revenue $109M 24 4 $11M 2014 2018 2014 2018 PolyOne C

  12. Slide 12: 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 12

  13. Slide 13: Innovation

    INNOVATION Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) $56 Customization 55% $20 2006 2018 Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 35% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 12% 15% 2006 2018 PolyOne Corporation 13

  14. Slide 14: 3 Horizons of Development

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

  15. Slide 15: Innovation Pipeline

    INNOVATION PIPELINE Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Breakthrough 1 1 5 2 3 Platform 4 1 8 3 3 Derivative 5 3 4 0 4 Frame Build Prototype Scale-up & Test Commercial Opportunity Business Case Market Launch (since 2017) Number of Projects 10 5 17 5 10 47 Total Addressable Market - - $1,767 $315

  16. Slide 16: Innovation Spotlight: Composites

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: COMPOSITES PolyOne Corporation 16

  17. Slide 17: 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 17

  18. Slide 18: Strategic Investment History

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT HISTORY Acquired Polystrand Thermoplastic Composites Acquired Acquired Gordon Glasforms Composites Continuous Fiber Thermosets Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Installed LFT Thermoplastic production Acquired Installed LFT Acquired (LFT) Barbastro, Fiber-Line, production Pl

  19. Slide 19: 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 19

  20. Slide 20: Fiber-Line Highlights

    FIBER-LINE HIGHLIGHTS Fiber Processing Polymer Formulation Capabilities High Performance Capabilities Fiber and Polymers Suppliers • Abrasion resistance 2018PF Sales by Market • Adhesion • Entangling 12% 1% Fiber-Line enhancement • Extrusion • Anti-microbial Fiber Optics • Pultrusion • Chemical Proc

  21. Slide 21: PolyOne Applications in Fiber Optic Cables

    POLYONE APPLICATIONS IN FIBER OPTIC CABLES 3. Optical fibers –Two parts of an optical fiber: core (carries the signal and cladding Fiber-Line Product 1. Loose buffer tube – made of PBT, PTFE, Nylon 12, PP or other (reflects the signal to move it forward). Both parts are made of silica/glass or polym

  22. Slide 22: Fiber Optical Growth Drivers

    FIBER OPTICAL GROWTH DRIVERS 5G technology will be a leading growth driver in fiber optic cable for several years 5G vs. 4G 5G Networks  Enable lower latency, greater flexibility & efficiency 10x  Installation of these networks are in the very early stages Speed Increase  Installation will start

  23. Slide 23: 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

  24. Slide 24: 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

  25. Slide 25: Invest-to-Grow Proof of Performance

    INVEST-TO-GROW PROOF OF PERFORMANCE Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) $96 20% 340 + 40% + 165% + 900 bps $36 11% 243 At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today PolyOne Corporation 25

  26. Slide 26: Invest-to-Grow Driving the Future

    INVEST-TO-GROW DRIVING THE FUTURE Recent Acquisitions Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) 251 $70 18-20% 181 138 $23 $25 7% 8% At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal PolyOne Corporation 26

  27. Slide 27: 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

  28. Slide 28: Returning Cash to Shareholders

    RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS OVER $1.2 BILLION SINCE 2011 Cumulative Share Repurchases Increasing Annual Dividend (In millions) 3-Year Dividend Plan $890M $900 $0.78 $750 $0.70 $600 $0.54 $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 2

  29. Slide 29: ROIC Drives Shareholder Return

    ROIC DRIVES SHAREHOLDER RETURN 16-17% 14.1% 6.3% 2009 2018 Updated Expectations PolyOne Corporation 29

  30. Slide 30: 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

  31. Slide 31: Service: The Timeless Differentiator

    SERVICE: THE TIMELESS DIFFERENTIATOR PolyOne Corporation 31

  32. Slide 32: 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 32

  33. Slide 33: IQ Design Labs

    IQ DESIGN LABS Material Industrial Manufacturing & Color Design Expertise Expertise A UNIQUE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Industrial designers Opportunity funnel New business revenue $80M $10M 14 3 $4M $0 2014 2018 2014 2018 2014 2018 PolyOne Corporation 33

  34. Slide 34: 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 2018 2 104 PolyOne Corporation 34

  35. Slide 35: 3D Printing: Bringing New Ideas to Life

    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 35

  36. Slide 36: 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

  37. Slide 37: Segment Highlights

    SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATING WITH POLYONE PolyOne Corporation 37

  38. Slide 38: Color, Additives & Inks: End Markets & Solutions

    COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Packaging Industrial 28% 14% Solid Liquid Electrical & Textiles Colorants Colorants Electronic 1% 13% Appliances 2% Healthcare 5% Wire & Cable Consumer 11% 8% Transportation Building & Construction 8% 10% Performance Screen Additives Printing Inks Poly

  39. Slide 39: Color, Additives & Inks

    COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2018 REVENUE | OVER $1 BILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 15.1% 170 16.0% 160 Canada 12.2% 1% Europe 150 $159 14.0% 35% 140 130 12.0% United 120 States Asia 10.0% 110 5.5% 45% 14% 100 $104 8.0% 90 Mexico 80 6.0% 3% 70 South 60 0.9% 4.0% America 50 2% 40 2.0%

  40. Slide 40: Specialty Engineered Materials: End Markets & Solutions

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Consumer Transportation 21% 18% Appliance 3% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics Engineered Advanced Thermoplastic Packaging 16% 7% Formulations Composites Elastomers Industrial 9% Wire & Cable Healthcare 13% 9% PolyOne Corporati

  41. Slide 41: Specialty Engineered Materials

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 2018 REVENUE | $646 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 11.2% 90 12.0% Canada 80 10.0% 2% Europe 9.3% 28% $72 70 8.0% Asia United 60 States 24% 5.1% 6.0% 46% $57 50 4.0% 40 0.1% 2.0% 30 $21 20 0.0% 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 41

  42. Slide 42: Performance Products & Solutions: End Markets

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS END MARKETS & SOLUTIONS Building & Industrial Construction 18% 28% Specialty Vinyl Flame Retardant Solutions Polymers Electrical & Electronics Transportation 4% 17% Packaging 4% Appliance 6% Wire & Cable Consumer 16% 7% Healthcare Smart Device Formulations Materials

  43. Slide 43: Performance Products & Solutions

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 2018 REVENUE | $736 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 100 16.0% 10.0% 90 14.0% 80 7.2% 12.0% Canada 15% 70 $74 10.0% United 60 States Asia 3.6% 2% 78% 50 $56 8.0% Mexico 4.6% 5% 40 6.0% $40 30 4.0% 20 $24 2.0% 10 0 0.0% 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne C

  44. Slide 44: Distribution

    DISTRIBUTION END MARKETS & SUPPLIERS 2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion Operating Income & Margin 75 7.0% Healthcare Transportation 6.0% 27% 65 5.6% 22% $71 5.0% 55 5.9% $63 4.0% Wire & Cable 45 2% Packaging 3.0% 3% 35 Building & Industrial 2.0% Construction 18% 4.0% 5% 25 1.0% Electrical & 2.9% $25 Electr

  45. Slide 45: Overview of Raw Material Purchases

    OVERVIEW OF RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES Performance Other Raw Additives Materials 15% 27% PVC 11% Styrenic Block Copolymer Pigments 5% 9% Nylon 5% TiO2 Polyethylene 6% 8% Polypropylene Plasticizers 7% 7% $1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures excl

  46. Slide 46: Target End Markets & Application Examples

    TARGET END MARKETS & APPLICATION EXAMPLES PolyOne Corporation 46

  47. Slide 47: 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

  48. Slide 48: 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

  49. Slide 49: Target End Markets: Consumer

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

  50. Slide 50: 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

  51. Slide 51: 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

  52. Slide 52: 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

  53. Slide 53: 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

  54. Slide 54: 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

  55. Slide 55: 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

  56. Slide 56: 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

  57. Slide 57: 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

  58. Slide 58: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations at

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