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Avient — PolyOne — Investor Day (May 2018)

113 slides from Avient's investor day presentation, May 10, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Investor Day

    INVESTOR DAY ORLANDO, FLORIDA | MAY 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: Factors That Could Cause Actual Results to Differ Materially

    FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE IMPLIED BY THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships

  4. Slide 4: 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

  5. Slide 5: Investor Day Agenda May 10, 2018

    INVESTOR DAY AGENDA MAY 10, 2018 8:00 WELCOME BREAKFAST SEGMENT REVIEWS (CONTINUED) 9:00 Introduction: Performance Products & Solutions: Bob Patterson Don Wiseman 9:45 Investing for Growth: Color, Additives & Inks: Michael Garratt Mark Crist Commercial Resources Innovation 11:40 Mergers & Acquisitio

  6. Slide 6: The Leaders Behind the Team

    THE LEADERS BEHIND THE TEAM Robert M. Patterson Chairman, President and CEO Bradley C. Richardson Donald Wiseman Joel Rathbun Executive Vice President & Senior Vice President, President of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Performance Products & Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions John Mid

  7. Slide 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION BOB PATTERSON PolyOne Corporation 7

  8. Slide 8: Historic Past, Inspired Future

    HISTORIC PAST INSPIRED FUTURE PolyOne Corporation 8

  9. Slide 9: Sustainability at PolyOne

    SUSTAINABILITY AT POLYONE PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PolyOne Corporation 9

  10. Slide 10: 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 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 PolyOne Corporation 10

  11. Slide 11: The PolyOne Academy

    THE POLYONE ACADEMY Campus Hires Leadership Program Participants 2008 0 2012 0 2013 47 2011 25 2014 86 2014 47 2015 125 2017 90 2016 169 2017 216 PolyOne Corporation 11

  12. Slide 12: Sustainably Impacting Diverse End Markets

    SUSTAINABLY IMPACTING DIVERSE END MARKETS Industrial 16% Transportation Building & With emphasis on: 18% Construction 12% • Light-weighting • Reducing packaging materials • Improving recyclability Appliance 5% • Reducing spread of infection Consumer Electrical & 12% • Facilitating alternative energy

  13. Slide 13: Products and Portfolio Optimization

    PRODUCTS AND PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION DIVEST (DSS) REINVEST GROW PolyOne Corporation 13

  14. Slide 14: Our Planet

    OUR PLANET 202 2,557 26 47 PolyOne LSS LSS Projects Energy Waste Blackbelts Executed Saving Projects Reduction Projects 2008 0 10% 11% 2,557 2011 67 REDUCTION REDUCTION 2014 147 0 2017 202 2008 2017 PolyOne Corporation 14

  15. Slide 15: Sustainability at PolyOne

    SUSTAINABILITY AT POLYONE PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE PolyOne Corporation 15

  16. Slide 16: Adjusted EPS Expansion

    ADJUSTED EPS EXPANSION $2.21 CONSECUTIVE 8 $1.96 $2.06 $1.80 YEARS $1.31 $1.00 $0.82 $0.68 $0.13 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* *Pro Forma for sale of DSS PolyOne Corporation 16

  17. Slide 17: Mix Improvement

    EARLY YEARS DEFINED BY SPECIALTY MIX IMPROVEMENT + 25% 65% + 33% 2% 2005 2014 Specialty OI $5M $242M % of Operating Income PolyOne Corporation 17

  18. Slide 18: Commodity Pruning

    COMMODITY PRUNING HELD ORGANIC SALES FLAT Acquisitions Organic Revenue 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 PolyOne Corporation 18

  19. Slide 19: Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results

    INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL RESOURCES DRIVING RESULTS Largest organic revenue growth Increased commercial headcount since recession R&D / Technical Marketing Sales Revenue in billions of $ $3.2 618 Total + 10% 504 + 23% $2.9 $2.9 153 130 680 + 18% Organic + 7% 531 + 28% 2014 Q1 2018 2015 2016 2017 Poly

  20. Slide 20: Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth

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

  21. Slide 21: Raising the Bar: ROIC

    RAISING THE BAR ROIC DRIVES SHAREHOLDER RETURN 16-17% 15.0% 14.0% 5.0% 2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations PolyOne Corporation 21

  22. Slide 22: Commercial Excellence

    COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE MICHAEL GARRATT PolyOne Corporation 22

  23. Slide 23: Strategic Investment in Key Areas

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS COMMERCIAL SERVICE INNOVATION RESOURCES PolyOne Corporation 23

  24. Slide 24: Key Commercial Investments

    KEY COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS Increased commercial headcount Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls R&D / Technical Marketing Sales 25% more marketing campaigns 618 1,000 new customers, expanding + 23% customer base by 5% 504 $1.0B increase in new opportunities 153 Enhancing efficiency 130 + 18%

  25. Slide 25: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $4.0 billion 2014 $3.0 billion +34% POLYONE SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 25

  26. Slide 26: 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 26

  27. Slide 27: Innovation

    INNOVATION Innovation comes from 3 Horizons of Development Transformational Customization Opportunity for Growth 55% Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core M&A Business Focus 30% Innovation Pipeline 15% PolyOne Corporation 27

  28. Slide 28: Horizons of Development

    3 HORIZONS OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Market Create new Transformational markets, target Opportunity for Growth new customer Through M&A needs Service adjacent Adjacent markets and Opportunity for customers Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Service existing Business Focus markets and customers

  29. Slide 29: Horizons of Development

    3 HORIZONS OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Market Create new Transformational markets, target Opportunity for Growth new customer Through M&A needs Service adjacent Adjacent markets and Opportunity for customers Growth Through New Product Pipeline ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives Core Gordon/Polystr

  30. Slide 30: Horizons of Development

    3 HORIZONS OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Market Create new Transformational markets, target Opportunity for Growth new customer Through M&A needs Non-Halogen Flame Service adjacent Adjacent Retardant Polymers markets and Opportunity for customers Growth Through New Product Pipeline Barrier Technologies

  31. Slide 31: 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 Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415 Barr

  32. Slide 32: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    INNOVATION DRIVES EARNINGS GROWTH Research & Development Spend Vitality Index ($ millions) % of sales from products launched last 5 years $52 38% $20 12% 2006 2017 2006 2017 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 14 $7M $40M 3 $4M $0 2014 2017 2014 2017 2014 2017 PolyOne Corporation 33

  34. Slide 34: 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 34

  35. Slide 35: 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 35

  36. Slide 36: 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 36

  37. Slide 37: Expanded Path

    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

  38. Slide 38: Inspired Future

    INSPIRED FUTURE COMMERCIAL 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources RESOURCES 4 focused end-markets aligned with global megatrends 5 strategic innovation platforms SERVICE 30% increase in IQ Design projects 35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital ≥35% vitality index INNOVATION PolyOne

  39. Slide 39: Segment Reviews

    SEGMENT REVIEWS INNOVATING WITH POLYONE PolyOne Corporation 39

  40. Slide 40: PolyOne Distribution

    POLYONE DISTRIBUTION SCOTT HORN PolyOne Corporation 40

  41. Slide 41: Distribution: End Markets & Suppliers

    DISTRIBUTION END MARKETS & SUPPLIERS 2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion Operating Income & Margin 75 6.3% 7.0% Transportation Healthcare 6.0% 65 5.9% 23% 22% $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

  42. Slide 42: Service Is Our Business

    SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS 132 6 Service Centers 250 1.2B 24 $ Sales Reps Warehouse Locations Dedicated Commercial Strategic Global Employees Annual Sales Team Presence Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow their brand and value-added solutions PolyOne Corporation 42

  43. Slide 43: Service Is Our Business: Safely and Responsibly

    SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY 95% on-time delivery 6,500 14,000 27,000 $ In-Person Customer/Product Transactions/Month Customer Visits Combinations PolyOne Corporation 43

  44. Slide 44: Key Commercial Investments

    KEY COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS Increased commercial headcount Generating opportunities Sales R&D / Technical Marketing 37% more sales calls $65M in new revenue from + 53% 23 inside sales 15 13 11 + 18% 132 $400M increase in new 119 opportunities Enhancing efficiency + 11% 24% increase in close rate 51%

  45. Slide 45: Growth Through Inside Sales

    GROWTH THROUGH INSIDE SALES Providing differentiated services that meet the needs of the changing customer landscape PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales $ in millions $65 $4 2014 2017 PolyOne Corporation 45

  46. Slide 46: Growth Through Multiple Sales Channels

    GROWTH THROUGH MULTIPLE SALES CHANNELS Technical Key Accounts / Inside Field Sales Industry Sales Sales Serving a broad spectrum of customers Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and enhance the customer experience PolyOne Corporation 46

  47. Slide 47: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $1.6 billion 2014 $1.2 billion +27% POD SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 47

  48. Slide 48: Inspired Future

    INSPIRED FUTURE COMMERCIAL 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources RESOURCES >10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and digital with expanded customer touch points 8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class service and technical expertise SERVICE 6-8% compound annual oper

  49. Slide 49: Specialty Engineered Materials

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS MICHAEL GARRATT PolyOne Corporation 49

  50. Slide 50: Specialty Engineered Materials: End Markets & Solutions

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

  51. Slide 51: Specialty Engineered Materials

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 2017 REVENUE | $624 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 90 12.1% 14.0% Canada 80 12.0% 2% Europe 28% 9.3% $76 70 10.0% Asia United 60 8.0% 22% States 48% 5.1% $57 50 6.0% 40 4.0% 0.1% 30 2.0% $21 20 0.0% 2005 2009 2013 2017 PolyOne Corporation 51

  52. Slide 52: Capitalizing on the Global Market

    CAPITALIZING ON THE GLOBAL MARKET Demand for engineered materials is accelerating Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet the demands of local consumption Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen technologies to meet increasing European standards Adding capacity in strategic markets India

  53. Slide 53: Strategic Investment in Key Areas

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS COMMERCIAL SERVICE INNOVATION RESOURCES PolyOne Corporation 53

  54. Slide 54: Key Commercial Investments

    KEY COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS Increased commercial headcount Generating opportunities R&D / Technical Marketing Sales 13% more sales calls 147 36% increase in customization projects 120 + 23% $270M increase in new opportunities 39 Enhancing efficiency 35 + 11% 173 12% reduction in average territory 133

  55. Slide 55: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $880 million 2014 $610 million +43% SEM SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 55

  56. Slide 56: Growth Through Service

    GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE LSS CUSTOMER FIRST Reduced 80% innovation project Leading Sporting Goods cycle times by over 10% Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training increased and led an onsite Black Belt production project to improve product and prototyping by resulting in development cycle times $

  57. Slide 57: Innovation Spotlight: Composites

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: COMPOSITES PolyOne Corporation 57

  58. Slide 58: 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 58

  59. Slide 59: Strategic Investment History

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT HISTORY Acquired Polystrand Thermoplastic Composites Acquired Acquired Gordon Glasforms Composites Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Installed Thermoplastic LFT (LFT) production Installed LFT Technology production Barbastro, Spain Avon Lake Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplast

  60. Slide 60: 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 60

  61. Slide 61: Advanced Composites

    ADVANCED COMPOSITES Commercial Resources 44 8 Operating Margins 20% 17 Test Market Innovation 0% At Acquisition Now Projects At Acquisition Goal Long-term investments align with key global megatrends Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability PolyOne Corporation 61

  62. Slide 62: Inspired Future

    INSPIRED FUTURE COMMERCIAL 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources RESOURCES >10% annual increase in customization projects 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing portfolio in 4 focus end markets SERVICE 20% increase in global capacity 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 14-

  63. Slide 63: Performance Products & Solutions

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS DON WISEMAN PolyOne Corporation 63

  64. Slide 64: Performance Products & Solutions: End Markets & Solutions

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

  65. Slide 65: Performance Products & Solutions

    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 $33 4.0% 20 2.0% 10 Sales 0 $886 $668 $773 $721 0.0% 200

  66. Slide 66: Strategic Investment in Key Areas

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS COMMERCIAL SERVICE INNOVATION RESOURCES PolyOne Corporation 66

  67. Slide 67: Key Commercial Investments

    KEY COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS Increased commercial headcount Generating opportunities R&D / Technical Marketing Sales 25% more sales calls 53 113% increase in innovation pipeline 37 + 43% $240M increase in new opportunities 18 17 Enhancing efficiency + 6% 66 57 36% increase in prospecting calls + 16% 3

  68. Slide 68: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $850 million 2014 $610 million +40% PP&S SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 68

  69. Slide 69: Growth Through Service

    GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE LSS CUSTOMER FIRST Reduced Increased over 400 Leading Wire & Cable manufacturing Manufacturer throughput value Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led on-site Kaizen process improvements $1.4M labor hours through reorganized work area and floor space PolyOne Corporation 69

  70. Slide 70: Growth Through Service: Healthcare Innovations

    GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS IQ Design is collaborating with a leading medical device manufacturer to replace metal and provide chemical resistance to solve cracking issues related to intense cleaning requirements PolyOne Corporation 70

  71. Slide 71: Innovation Spotlight: Flame Retardant Polymers

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: FLAME RETARDANT POLYMERS PolyOne Corporation 71

  72. Slide 72: Flame Retardant Drivers

    FLAME RETARDANT DRIVERS Shift toward less toxic solutions Increased consumer awareness Focus on environmentally friendly solutions New regulatory standards PolyOne Corporation 72

  73. Slide 73: Flame Retardant Performance Spectrum

    FLAME RETARDANT PERFORMANCE SPECTRUM REGULATORY CHANGES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY HALOGEN NON-HALOGEN LSFOH (Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen) Low Toxicity & Corrosiveness Low Smoke No Dripping Non-Halogen Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant PolyOne Corporation 73

  74. Slide 74: LED Solutions

    LED SOLUTIONS Solutions for rigid molded & extruded applications Superior outdoor weather performance Excellent light dispersion qualities Formulated to meet stringent flame-rating regulations Custom design support to meet demand PolyOne Corporation 74

  75. Slide 75: Inspired Future

    INSPIRED FUTURE COMMERCIAL 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources RESOURCES 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including breakthroughs in healthcare technologies SERVICE 8-10% compound annual operating income growth 12-14% operating margins INNOVATION PolyOne Co

  76. Slide 76: Color Additives & Inks

    COLOR ADDITIVES & INKS MARK CRIST PolyOne Corporation 76

  77. Slide 77: Color, Additives & Inks: End Markets & Solutions

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

  78. Slide 78: Color, Additives & Inks

    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

  79. Slide 79: Capitalizing on the Global Market

    CAPITALIZING ON THE GLOBAL MARKET Emerging markets driving strong demand for color and additives Rapid adoption of food and beverage packaging additives Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding Asia-Pacific market Increase commercial investments focused on China, India and Mexico Expand capacity

  80. Slide 80: Strategic Investment in Key Areas

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS COMMERCIAL SERVICE INNOVATION RESOURCES PolyOne Corporation 80

  81. Slide 81: Key Commercial Investments

    KEY COMMERCIAL INVESTMENTS Increased commercial investment Generating opportunities R&D / Technical Marketing Sales 35% more sales calls 275 30% increase in customized color formulations 209 + 32% 106% increase in innovation pipeline 43 382 $170M increase in new opportunities 38 + 13% 301 Enhancing

  82. Slide 82: New Resources Fueling the Future

    NEW RESOURCES FUELING THE FUTURE 2017 $710 million 2014 $540 million +32% CAI SALES FUNNEL PolyOne Corporation 82

  83. Slide 83: Growth Through Service

    GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE LSS CUSTOMER FIRST Optimize Developed manufacturing: inventory Printing Equipment management and Supply Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training 45% framework to and conducted process mapping improvement in assembly process, reduce exercises to identify key working improv

  84. Slide 84: Innovation Spotlight: Additive & Colorant Technologies

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: ADDITIVE & COLORANT TECHNOLOGIES PolyOne Corporation 84

  85. Slide 85: Barrier Technologies

    BARRIER TECHNOLOGIES Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market STRATEGIC ADDRESSABLE MARKET >$200M Amosorb™ HyGuard™ Lactra™ SX Active oxygen scavenging Evolving technology for active UV and visible light blocking additive in the bottle wall oxygen scavenging

  86. Slide 86: Fiber Colorants

    FIBER COLORANTS Eliminate waste water associated with conventional dyeing Help meet sustainability targets for brand owners Enable “uncolored fiber” producers to bypass dyehouse Strategic addressable market >$300M PolyOne Corporation 86

  87. Slide 87: Strategic Investment History

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT HISTORY Revenue from Fiber Color ($ in millions) Thermoplastic Acquired Composites Expanded IQAP solid $45 colorant offerings Invested in Acquired development Magenta of liquid fiber colorant technology Acquired ColorMatrix $10 2011 2015 2018 2014 2017 PolyOne Corporation 87

  88. Slide 88: Investing for the Future

    INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE Commercial Resources 43 5 $125M 38 Innovation Fiber Projects Sales Funnel At Acquisition Now Nearly 900 projects identified Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers PolyOne Corporation 88

  89. Slide 89: Nike Sustainability Quote

    “We are unleashing the power of human potential, all to advance the game. But the world where we live and play is changing, fast, because the world has limits. Athletes seek to defy limits, so do we. Limits challenge us to reimagine what is possible. We knit a shoe with precision creating less waste

  90. Slide 90: ColorMatrix Select

    COLORMATRIX SELECT™ REDEFINING COLOR CREATION 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 PolyOne Corporation 90

  91. Slide 91: Enabling the Customer

    ENABLING THE CUSTOMER Empowers the customer to move at their speed by reducing complexity and simplifying the supply chain. 3D printing. Online purchasing. The world is getting faster—so are we. SPEED TO MARKET 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% Reduction in tur

  92. Slide 92: Customer Testimonial: CEO, Industry Leader

    “Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry. This system is clean and the consistency of colored parts from shot to shot is excellent… We want to purchase more dosers now.” CEO, Industry Leader PolyOne Corporation 92

  93. Slide 93: Inspired Future

    INSPIRED FUTURE COMMERCIAL 6-8% annual increase in commercial resources RESOURCES 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including advances in barrier additives and fiber colorants SERVICE 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 16-18% operating margins INNOVATION

  94. Slide 94: M&A Review

    M&A REVIEW JOEL RATHBUN PolyOne Corporation 94

  95. Slide 95: Over a Decade of Successful Specialty Acquisitions

    OVER A DECADE OF SUCCESSFUL SPECIALTY ACQUISITIONS TPE PolyOne Corporation 95

  96. Slide 96: Invest-to-Grow Strategy

    INVEST-TO-GROW 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 Pol

  97. Slide 97: Invest-to-Grow Playbook

    INVEST-TO-GROW 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 techn

  98. Slide 98: 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 98

  99. Slide 99: Invest-to-Grow Proof of Performance

    INVEST-TO-GROW PROOF OF PERFORMANCE Commercial Operating Return on Sales EBITDA Resources Income (millions) Multiple $45 109 23% 10.5x Acquisition #1 53 $12 3.0x 10% (10 years) At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today At Acquisition Today 12 $4 4.9x 30% Acquisition #2 3 $2 21%

  100. Slide 100: Invest-to-Grow Driving the Future

    INVEST-TO-GROW DRIVING THE FUTURE Advanced Composites Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) 65 20% $25 44 17 $0 $0 0% 0% At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal PolyOne Corporation 100

  101. Slide 101: Invest-to-Grow Driving the Future

    INVEST-TO-GROW DRIVING THE FUTURE Recent Color Acquisitions Commercial Operating Operating Resources Income Margins ($ in millions) 141 $36 18-20% 100 $18 11% 12% 96 $16 At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal At Acquisition Today Goal PolyOne Corporation 101

  102. Slide 102: Strong Pipeline

    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

  103. Slide 103: Summary

    SUMMARY Proven track record with specialty acquisitions using invest-to-grow strategy Our approach to integration differentiates PolyOne in a competitive M&A market Trusted brand and reputation Buyer of choice Robust pipeline with a range of opportunities that fit our strategy PolyOne Corporation 10

  104. Slide 104: Financial Review

    FINANCIAL REVIEW BRAD RICHARDSON PolyOne Corporation 104

  105. Slide 105: Adjusted EPS Expansion

    ADJUSTED EPS EXPANSION $2.21 CONSECUTIVE 8 $1.96 $2.06 $1.80 YEARS $1.31 $1.00 $0.82 $0.68 $0.13 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* *Pro Forma for sale of DSS PolyOne Corporation 105

  106. Slide 106: Strategic Cash Deployment

    STRATEGIC CASH DEPLOYMENT ORGANIC GROWTH M&A OPPORTUNITIES SHAREHOLDER RETURN 11 Investing in R&D and 2 Continued pursuit of strategic bolt 3 Dividends and share buybacks capacity on acquisitions that expand specialty offerings Capital Expenditures 60% Strategic Growth Increase in annual Investments

  107. Slide 107: Proof of Performance: Expanding Margins & ROIC

    PROOF OF PERFORMANCE EXPANDING MARGINS & ROIC 2006 2017 “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% PolyOne Corporation 107

  108. Slide 108: Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results

    INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL RESOURCES DRIVING RESULTS Largest organic revenue growth Increased commercial headcount since recession R&D / Technical Marketing Sales Revenue in billions of $ $3.2 618 Total + 10% 504 + 23% $2.9 $2.9 153 130 680 + 18% Organic + 7% 531 + 28% 2014 Q1 2018 2015 2016 2017 Poly

  109. Slide 109: Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth

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

  110. Slide 110: ROIC Drives Shareholder Return

    ROIC DRIVES SHAREHOLDER RETURN 16-17% 15.0% 14.0% 6.3% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations PolyOne Corporation 110

  111. Slide 111: ROIC Drives Shareholder Return

    ROIC DRIVES SHAREHOLDER RETURN ROIC 16-17% 15.0% 14.0% 6.3% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations Invested Capital $2,000 ($ in millions) $1,650 $1,750 $570 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations Improving ROIC + Expanding Invested Capital = Outperforming the Market PolyOne Corporat

  112. Slide 112: Conclusion

    CONCLUSION BOB PATTERSON PolyOne Corporation 112

  113. Slide 113: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    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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