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Avient — PolyOne — RW Baird Global Industrial Conference (November 2017)

35 slides from Avient's conference presentation, November 2017

  1. Slide 1: PolyOne Investor Presentation

    PolyOne Investor Presentation November 2017

  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, Specialty platform operating income percentage, adjusted operating income, and return on inves

  4. Slide 4: What We Do

    Driving customer value What We Do Specialty products & services FORMULATION INPUTS EXPERTISE SERVICE VALUE Base resins InVisiOSM Color OEMs Expertise in Services Additives Polymer Brand Owners Materials, IQ Design Labs Modifiers Processers Services and LSS Customer Pigments Solutions First Assembler

  5. Slide 5: PolyOne At a Glance

    PolyOne At a Glance Specialty PolyOne Engineered Distribution Materials 2016 18% 34% $2.06 Revenue by $1.96 $1.80 Segment Color Additives Performance and Inks Products & 26% Solutions $1.31 22% $1.00 $0.82 $0.68 Europe 15% Canada $0.13 7% 2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* Revenue by Unit

  6. Slide 6: Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation

    Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 100% % of Operating Income* 80% 60% 40% 76% 20% 43% 0% 2% 2005 2010 3Q 2017 Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M** JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Mix Distribution and Contract Manufacturing Businesses *Operating Income excludes corpo

  7. Slide 7: Driving Growth

    Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Growth Commercial Resource Additions* • Refreshed training curriculum for sales force • Upgraded capabilities to generate and capture new business leads • Expanded R&D resources to focus on key platforms 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sales Opportunity Funnel (in bill

  8. Slide 8: Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision

    Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision 2006 YTD 2017 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision ROIC* 5.0% 13.8% 15% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1% 20%+ Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4% 12 - 14% D

  9. Slide 9: Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns

    Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns Free Cash Flow ROIC* (in millions) >$200 $200 15.0% 15.0% $160 $137 14.0% 13.8% $120 $116 13.0% 12.9% $80 12.0% $50 11.3% $40 11.0% 10.8% $0 10.0% 2012 2014 2016 2017 2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020 Platinum Vision *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divide

  10. Slide 10: 7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends

    7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends Annual Dividend  Announced 30% increase 3-Year Dividend Plan to dividend in October $1.00 2017, reflecting strong and $0.90 sustainable cash flow as $0.80 well as confidence in future $0.70 $0.70 earnings growth $0.60 $0.54 $0.50 $0.48  Expect to increase

  11. Slide 11: Returning Cash to Shareholders

    Returning Cash to Shareholders Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions)  Since 2011, we have $767M returned over $950 million $750 to shareholders $767M $600  $192 million returned through dividends $450  $767 million returned through share $300 repurchases $150  Have repurchased 20.8 million

  12. Slide 12: 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 2.0 marketing, and million shares technical capabilities YTD 2017  Investing in  Repurchased 20.8 operational and LSS million shares initiatives since early 2013  ~60 - 70% of capital

  13. Slide 13: Innovation Drives Earnings Growth

    Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion Research & Development Spending Vitality Index Progression* ($ millions) Target ≥ 35% $54 42% $20 12% 2006 2016 2006 2016 *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Innovation Pipel

  14. Slide 14: Key Innovation Growth Drivers

    Key Innovation Growth Drivers  Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next generation materials Composites  Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without compromising on strength  Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET Barr

  15. Slide 15: Customer First Through World-Class Service

    Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers  54% of associates trained in LSS, with over 125 active black belts  Have trained over 30 customers in LSS methodology  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling S

  16. Slide 16: Why Invest In PolyOne?

    The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 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 strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, in

  17. Slide 17: Segment Highlights

    Segment Highlights POLYONE CORPORATION 17

  18. Slide 18: Color, Additives & Inks At a Glance

    Color, Additives & Inks At a Glance Operating Income % of Sales 20%+ 16.7% Asia 16.0% 16.4% 15% 14.7% 2016 Europe Latin 12.2% 33% America Revenue: 5% 9.7% $0.8 Billion Canada 7.2% 8.1% 2% 5.5% United 4.6% 5.1% States 1.7% 45% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 2017 Plati

  19. Slide 19: Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance

    Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance Operating Income % of Sales 20%+ 14.7% Europe 14.3% Asia 13.1% 27% 12.1% 2016 20% 9.6% 9.3% 8.0% 8.6% Revenue: Canada 2% $0.6 Billion 5.1% 3.4% United 1.1% 1.3% States 51% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 2017 Platinum Vision

  20. Slide 20: Performance Products & Solutions At a Glance

    Performance Products & Solutions At a Glance Operating Income % of Sales 12-14% 11.1% 11.4% Canada Latin 8.3% 2016 16% America 6.9% 7.2% 7.7% 4% 5.5% 6.3% Revenue: United 5.5% States Asia 3.8% 4.3% $0.7 Billion 78% 2% 3.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 2017 Platinum

  21. Slide 21: Distribution At a Glance

    Distribution At a Glance Industrial Consumer 18% 15% Appliance 6% 2016 E&E Key Revenue: Healthcare 5% 22% Suppliers $1.1 Billion B&C 4% Packaging Transportation 4% 24% W&C 2% ROIC 36% Operating Income % of Sales 6.6% 6.5 - 7.5% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.4% 6.6% 5.6% 4.6% 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% 2.6% 4% 2006 2016 2006

  22. Slide 22: Target End Markets & Application Examples

    Target End Markets & Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 22

  23. Slide 23: Target End Markets… Healthcare

    Target End Markets… Healthcare Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Chemical Resistant Technologies Thermally Conductive Technologies Polymer Colorants Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies POLYONE CORPORATION 23

  24. Slide 24: Target End Markets… Automotive

    Target End Markets… Automotive Under-hood Components Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Fluid Handling Interior Trim Exterior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps POLYONE CORPORATION 24

  25. Slide 25: 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 Antioxident Technologies Density Modified Technologies POLYONE CORPORATION 25

  26. Slide 26: Target End Markets… Consumer

    Target End Markets… Consumer Structural Composite Components Elastomeric Grips and Handles Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants POLYONE CORPORATION 26

  27. Slide 27: Luxury Packaging

    GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Luxury Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembl

  28. Slide 28: Optimize Color Usage

    OnColorTM Super Concentrates Optimize Color Usage  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increasing design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness POLYONE CORPORATION 28

  29. Slide 29: Combat Bacteria Formation

    WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Combat Bacteria Formation  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products POLYONE CORPORATION 29

  30. Slide 30: Medical Device Housings

    Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Medical Device Housings  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 30

  31. Slide 31: Color & Design Services

    Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CO

  32. Slide 32: 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 POLYONE CORPORATIO

  33. Slide 33: Fiber Colorants

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

  34. Slide 34: Smart Home Devices

    ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions Smart Home Devices  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion POLYONE CORPORATION 34

  35. Slide 35: 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 common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common sh

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