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Avient — PolyOne — Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference 2014

16 slides from Avient's conference presentation, May 21, 2014

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference May 21, 2014

  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: PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation

    PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Continue specialty • 18 consecutive transformation quarters of double- • Steve Newlin digit adjusted EPS • Targeting $2.50 appointed, Chairman, • Volume driven, growth Adjusted EPS by 2015, President an

  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% 65-75% 62% 64% 43% 34% 20% 0% 2% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty *Op

  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 Page 7

  8. Slide 8: Strategy and Execution Drive Results

    Strategy and Execution Drive Results EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 $1.31 550.00% All time high of 450.00% $39.55 May 13th, 2014 $1.00 350.00% $0.82 250.00% $0.68 150.00% 50.00% $0.27 $0.21 -50.00% $0.12 $0.13 -150.00% '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 PolyOne S&P 500 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% Page 8

  9. Slide 9: Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products

  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 Progression* Gross Margin % ($ millions) 30.7% 43.0% $53 19.5% 14.3% $20 2006 2013 2006 2013 2006 2013 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last fiv

  12. Slide 12: Unique and Innovative Solutions

    Unique and Innovative Solutions Healthcare Packaging and Additive Technology Consumer Transportation Page 12

  13. Slide 13: Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14

    Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 $800 Debt Maturities Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 As of March 31, 2014 100% $700 ($ millions) 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

  14. Slide 14: 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, and  Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 technical capabilities 2014  Investing in operational and  Repurchased 6.4 million shares LSS initiatives (including since April 2013 synergy ca

  15. Slide 15: 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

  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

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