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Avient — PolyOne — Investor Presentation (March 2019)

58 slides from Avient's investor presentation, March 2019

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation March 2019

    POLYONE INVESTOR PRESENTATION MARCH 2019

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    F O R W A R D L O O K I N G S T A T E M E N TS • • • • • • • • • • PolyOne Corporation 2

  3. Slide 3: Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES • • • PolyOne Corporation 3

  4. Slide 4: Vision and Core Values

    VISION CORE VALUES To be To be the the world’s world’s premier provider premier provider of of Collaboration Innovation Excellence specialized polymer specialized 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 2018 Revenue $3.5 Billion

    POLYONE 2018 REVENUE | $3.5 BILLION Segment End Market Geography Color Transportation Industrial Europe Distribution 17% United States Additives & 15% 16% 35% 57% Inks 29% Appliance Asia 5% Healthcare 10% 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Latin America Wire & Cable Consumer 10% Specialty 10% 12% Engin

  7. Slide 7: Proof of Performance

    PROOF OF PERFORMANCE ADJUSTED EPS EXPANSION $2.43 $2.21 2006 2018 CONSECUTIVE 9 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 ROIC** Operating Income 5.0% 14.1% 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 600K-1M Double digit Innovate annual EPS growth strategic acquisitions Lean Six Sigma Double acquired commercial excellence margins commercial resources 5-7% PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE PolyOne Corporation 8

  9. Slide 9: Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Growth

    I N V E S T M E N T I N C O M M E R C IA L 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 Organ

  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: Adding Customer Touchpoints

    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 $56 Customization 55% $20 2006 2018 Vitality Index 35% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 12% 15% 2006 2018 PolyOne Corporation 13

  14. Slide 14: Horizons of Development

    3 HORIZONS OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION Market Transformational Adjacent Core Technical PolyOne Corporation 14

  15. Slide 15: Innovation Pipeline

    INNOVATION PIPELINE Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Breakthrough 5 2 6 4 3 Platform 10 5 11 4 2 Derivative 7 5 8 0 2 Frame Build Prototype Scale-up & Test Commercial Opportunity Business Case Market Launch (since 2017) FLAME ADVANCED THERMOPLASTIC BARRIER COLORANT RETARDANT COMPOSITES ELASTO

  16. Slide 16: Innovation Spotlight: Composites

    INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: COMPOSITES PolyOne Corporation 16

  17. Slide 17: Composites Refresher

    COMPOSITES REFRESHER Fiber Composite Polymer PolyOne Corporation 17

  18. Slide 18: Strategic Investment History

    STRATEGIC INVESTMENT HISTORY Thermoplastic Composites Continuous Fiber Thermosets Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Reinforced Long Fiber Thermoplastics Reinforced Thermoplastics 2009 2011 2012 2015 2016 2018 2019 PolyOne Corporation 18

  19. Slide 19: Composites in Transportation

    COMPOSITES IN TRANSPORTATION RAIL WATERCRAFT HEAVY TRUCK PolyOne Corporation 19

  20. Slide 20: Fiber-Line Highlights

    FIBER-LINE HIGHLIGHTS Fiber Processing Polymer Formulation Capabilities Capabilities • • • Fiber-Line • • • • • • • • • • • • Customer Value • • • $100M • PolyOne Corporation 20

  21. Slide 21: PolyOne Applications in Fiber Optic Cables

    POLYONE APPLICATIONS IN FIBER OPTIC CABLES • • • • • • • • • PolyOne Corporation 21

  22. Slide 22: Fiber Optical Growth Drivers

    FIBER OPTICAL GROWTH DRIVERS 5G vs. 4G 5G Networks  10x    8x  PolyOne Corporation 22

  23. Slide 23: Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy

    INVEST-TO-GROW M&A STRATEGY Safety Technology Geography Service People Financial 8-10% with ability to double PolyOne Corporation 23

  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 • <$50M • • • $50M–$200M • • • • >$200M • PolyOne Corporation 27

  28. Slide 28: Returning Cash to Shareholders

    RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS OVER $1.2 BILLION SINCE 2011 Cumulative Share Repurchases Increasing Annual Dividend 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 2014 2015 2016

  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       PolyOne Corporation 30

  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 Customer Projects 2014 2018 2 104 PolyOne Corporation 34

  35. Slide 35: 3D Printing

    3D PRINTING BRINGING NEW IDEAS TO LIFE PolyOne Corporation 35

  36. Slide 36: ColorMatrix Select

    COLORMATRIX SELECT™ M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H 99.9% M O N T H M O N T H 6 hours up to 24 weeks PolyOne Corporation 36

  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 2018 Revenue

    COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2018 REVENUE | OVER $1 BILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 15.1% Canada 12.2% 1% Europe $159 35% United States Asia 5.5% 45% 14% $104 Mexico 3% South 0.9% America 2% $25 $4 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 39

  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 2018 Revenue

    SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 2018 REVENUE | $646 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 11.2% Canada 2% Europe 9.3% 28% $72 Asia United States 24% 5.1% 46% $57 0.1% $21 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 41

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

    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 2018 Revenue

    PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 2018 REVENUE | $736 MILLION Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 10.0% 7.2% Canada 15% $74 United Asia 3.6% States 2% 78% $56 Mexico 4.6% 5% $40 $24 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 43

  44. Slide 44: Distribution

    DISTRIBUTION END MARKETS & SUPPLIERS 2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion Operating Income & Margin Healthcare Transportation 27% 5.6% 22% $71 5.9% $63 Wire & Cable 2% Packaging 3% Building & Industrial Construction 18% 4.0% 5% Electrical & 2.9% $25 Electronics $20 5% Appliance Consumer 6% 12% 2005 2009 2013

  45. Slide 45: Overview of Raw Material Purchases

    OVERVIEW OF RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES PolyOne Corporation 45

  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   

  52. Slide 52: Optimize Color Usage

    OnColorTM Super Concentrates Optimize Color Usage   

  53. Slide 53: Combat Bacteria Formation

    WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Combat Bacteria Formation   

  54. Slide 54: Medical Device Housings

    Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Medical Device Housings   

  55. Slide 55: Color & Design Services

    Color & Design Services     

  56. Slide 56: Outdoor Applications

    Outdoor Applications      

  57. Slide 57: Fiber Colorants

    = ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions Y Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity Y Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment = Solid Color Concentrates Y Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch

  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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