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Avient — PolyOne — Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 US Basic Materials Conference

18 slides from Avient's conference presentation, Dec 11, 2013

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 US Basic Materials Conference December 11, 2013

  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: Strategy and Execution Drive Results

    Strategy and Execution Drive Results All time high of • 16 consecutive quarters of 350.00% $34.47 double digit EPS growth December 9th, 2013 250.00% • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 150.00% 50.00% • YTD stock price has increased 63% versus 27% growth in the S&P -50.00% -150.00% • More tha

  5. Slide 5: Four Pillar Strategy

    Four Pillar Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Page 5

  6. Slide 6: PolyOne At A Glance

    PolyOne At A Glance 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* Latin Canada Asia America Distribution Europe 8% 14% 5% 3% 25% PP&S 15% United Specialty States 60% 70% End Markets* EPS Textiles 1% Appliance 2.50 $2.50 6% Transportation $2.25 16% $2.00 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Health

  7. Slide 7: Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation

    Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Old 2015 PolyOne Transformation Target 100% % of Operating Income* 80% 60% 40% 65- 63% 75% 20% 43% 34% 0% 2% 2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015 Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty *Operating Income excludes corporate charge

  8. Slide 8: Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals

    Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals 2006 YTD 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Target Organic Consolidated 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0

  9. Slide 9: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Research & Development Specialty Platform Specialty Platform Spending Vitality Index Progression* Gross Margin % 44.0% $46.6 31.0% 19.5% $20.3 14.3% ($ millions) 2006 TTM 2006 Q3 2013 2006 Q3 2013 Q3'13 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introdu

  10. Slide 10: We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation

    We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation PolyOne Customer  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements Inputs Expertise  Value Drivers  Base Resins  Polymer Science  Additives  Formulation  Modifiers  Chemistry  Colorants  Processing Innovative Specialized Polymer Materials, Pr

  11. Slide 11: Positioned for Strong Growth

    Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Assumptions Rev: $5B • Mid single digit revenue CAGR Adj. EPS: $2.50 • Operating margins in mid-range of 2015 targets • No global recession • No investment in incremental PP&S capacity • Housing starts at 85% of 50 year norm by 2015 • Remain comfortably below

  12. Slide 12: Q3 2013 Financial Highlights

    Q3 2013 Financial Highlights Adjusted EPS $0.40 • Adjusted EPS increased 29% over 29% $0.36 prior year $0.30 $0.28 $0.20 Q3 '12 Q3 '13 • Adjusted Operating Income Adjusted Operating Income expanded 40% versus Q3 2012 $80.0 (millions) $72.4 40% $60.0 $51.8 • Specialty operating income up $40.0 74% Q3

  13. Slide 13: Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13

    Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13 Significant Debt Maturities Significant Debt Maturities $ 965 $800 As of September 30, 2013 ($ millions) Other Debt 22 $700 Total Debt at 9/30/13 $ 987 $600 Less: Cash 323 $600 Net Debt $ 664 $500 $400 Available Liquidity Cash $ 323 $300 $317 ABL Availab

  14. Slide 14: Use of Cash

    Use of Cash Organic Share/Bond Acquisitions Dividends Growth Repurchase • Expanding our • Targets that expand our: • Announced a • Repurchased 3.8M sales, marketing, 33% increase in shares YTD in and technical • Specialty offering quarterly dividend 2013 capabilities is top • End market presence on

  15. Slide 15: Why Invest In PolyOne?

    Why Invest In PolyOne? • Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working • Megatrends align with our strengths • Innovation and services provide differentiation and competitive advantage • Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance • Addressable

  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

  17. Slide 17: Platform operating income and EPS reconciliation

    “””Three Months Ended ‘’’’’September 30, Platform operating income “””””””2013 2012 (a) Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 15.7 $ 13.1 Global Color, Additives and Inks 28.7 18.6 Designed Structures and Solutions 10.9 – Specialty Platform 55.3 31.7 Performance Products and Solutions 14.3 12.3 Po

  18. Slide 18: Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 38.8 $ 116.3 PolyOne Interest expense, net 13.7 15.6 16.6 16.0 61.9 PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 15.5 19.0 25.8 30.3 90.6 PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 11.2 60.

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