Avient Corporation · NYSE:AVNT

Avient — PolyOne — Longbow Basic Materials Conference March 2016

42 slides from Avient's conference presentation, March 2016

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation March 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: 25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth

    25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Adjusted Earnings Per Share Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin 12% $0.60 9.5% 10% $0.50 8.3% $0.40 8% 6.7% 6.9% 5.6% 6% 5.2% $0.30 $0.20 4% 2.8% $0.10 2% $0.00 0% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 -$0.10 -2% Note: 2009 has

  6. Slide 6: 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% Distribution 29% Specialty 51% United States 66% End Markets Adjusted EPS Packaging Textiles $1.96 13% 2% $1.80 Industrial 14% Transportation $1.31 20% Healthcare $1.00

  7. Slide 7: 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

  8. Slide 8: 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%+ 16.7% 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 2011 2012 2013

  9. Slide 9: Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals 2006 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Sol

  10. Slide 10: 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 Page10 10

  11. Slide 11: 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

  12. Slide 12: 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 12

  13. Slide 13: 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 13

  14. Slide 14: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Research & Development Specialty Platform Specialty Platform Spending Vitality Index Progression* Gross Margin ($ millions) Target ≥ 35% $53 28% 43% 14% $20 12% 2006 2015 2006 2015 2006 2015 *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Inn

  15. Slide 15: Investing to Drive Growth

    Investing to Drive Growth Commercial, R&D Volume Adjusted and Marketing (lbs in millions) Gross Margin ($M) Spending ($M) 2,883 $721 $192 -16% +138% +86% $103 2,414 $303 2006 2015 2006 2015 2006 2015 Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 15

  16. Slide 16: 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 16

  17. Slide 17: 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

  18. Slide 18: Debt Maturities & Pension Funding

    Debt Maturities & Pension Funding $800 Debt Maturities Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2015 ($ millions) 97% 100% $700 90% $600 $600 80% $550 70% $500 60% 60% $400 50% 40% $300 30% $200 20% 2022 2023 2008 Q4 2015 Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.

  19. Slide 19: 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 nearly marketing, and 1.0 million shares in technical capabilities Q4 2015  Investing in operational  Repurchased 15.8 and LSS initiatives million shares since  ~75% of capital early

  20. Slide 20: 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

  21. Slide 21: Appendix

    Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 21

  22. Slide 22: Recent Acquisitions

    Recent Acquisitions Kraton TPE Assets Magenta Master Fibers  February 2016 – Acquired Kraton’s thermoplastic  December 2015 – Acquired Magenta Master Fibers, elastomer (TPE) assets an innovative developer of specialty color  Serve personal care, medical, packaging (protective concentrates for the

  23. Slide 23: 2015 Full Year Financial Highlights

    2015 Full Year Financial Highlights CAI Operating Profit  Color Additives & Inks operating $160 $135 $125 $104 margin reached record level $120 $75 $80 $50 of 16.7% $40 $0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 SEM Operating Profit  Specialty Engineered Materials $100 $80 operating margin grew 260 basis $80 $72

  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% Textiles 14.7% 8% 12.2% Industrial 13% Transportation 9

  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 19% 15% 14.7% Building & 12.1% I

  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% 12-14% Industrial Transportation 24% 7.3% 33% 5.6% 3.0% Healthcare Building & 1.4% 7% Construct

  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 19% Wire & Cable 10-12% 16% Industrial Appliances 8.3%

  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 53% Operating Income % of Sales 6.4% 6.6% 6.5-7.5%

  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 and Gross 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: (In millions) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015 Income from continuing operations, before income taxes $ 167.7 Interest expense, net 64.1 Depreciation and amortization 104.3 Special items, impact on income from continuing

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