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Investor Presentation
March 2012
Materion Corporation
Exhibit 99.1


Forward-Looking Statements
These slides contain (and the accompanying oral discussion will contain) “forward-looking
statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results
expressed or implied by these statements, including health issues, litigation and
regulation relating to our business, our ability to achieve and/or maintain profitability,
significant cyclical fluctuations in our customers’
businesses, competitive substitutes for
our products, risks associated with our international operations, including foreign
currency rate fluctuations, energy costs and the availability and prices of raw materials,
the timing and ability to achieve further efficiencies and synergies resulting from our
name change and product line alignment under the Materion name and brand, and other
factors disclosed in periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Consequently these forward-looking statements should be regarded as the Company’s
current plans, estimates and beliefs. 
The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly
release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be
made to reflect any future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to
reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
2


MATERION TODAY:
New Name, Same Impressive Performance
3
12%*
CAGR
Sales
growth
(2005 –
2011)
20%
CAGR
Operating profit
growth
(2005 –
2011)
Successful
Repositioning
of company
* Excluding pass-through metal


THESIS
Positioned to Deliver Long-Term, Sustainable Growth
4
A company
with a strong
platform…
Leveraging a
high value-added
business
model…
Executing
a focused
growth plan


The Repositioning of Materion
Prior to 2002
2002 –
2010
2011 +
Metals and
mining focus
Repositioning
Sustained
growth
5


Successful Repositioning –
Snapshot
6
2002
2011
Revenues
$373M
$1.5B
Revenue % in
Advanced Materials
47%
76%
Sales per employee
(thousands)
$200
$506
Debt-to-Debt-Plus-Equity
43%
17%
Working capital *
% of sales
41%
23%
Cyclicality
Higher
Lower
Growth
Lower
Higher
* A/R, Inventory & A/P


Operating Businesses are Well-Positioned and Growing
7
Business
End Markets
(Examples)
Products
(Examples)
Advanced Materials
Wireless
LED
Optical Coatings
Medical
Alternative
energy
PVD targets
Optical / medical
coatings
Electronic packaging
Inorganic powders
76% of revenues
Integrated Metals
Wireless
Oil & gas
Aerospace
Heavy equipment
Defense &
Science
Electronic connectors
Directional drilling
components
Optical structures
Bushings and bearings
24% of revenues


Positioned in Diverse Set of High-Growth Markets
8
Growth
Entered multiple leading-edge growth markets since 2002
Defense
Commercial Aerospace
Medical
Devices
Optics
Telecom
Infrastructure
LED’s
LCD
Space /
Science
Notebooks
Cellular phones
(smartphones),
Tablet computers
Heavy
Equipment
Disk
Alternative
Energy
Drives


High Operating Margins
9
Removing High Value Metals Clarifies True Margins
2011
(1): Value added sales excludes metal pass through
Operating
Profit %
Operating Profit % of
Value-Added
(1)
Advanced Materials
3 –
5%
16 –
18%
Integrated Metals
6 –
8%
8 –
10%
Company
3 –
5%
10 –
12%


A Global Platform
Operations in US
and 11 Countries
Significant and Expanding
International Sales*
2011
37%
10
Customers in >50 countries
* Percentage of value added sales


THESIS
Positioned to Deliver Long-Term, Sustainable Growth
11
A company
with a strong
platform…
Leveraging a
high value-added
business
model…
Executing
a focused
growth plan


High Value-Added Business Model
12
1.
Identify high growth
secular markets
2.
Target the fastest growing
niches of those markets
3.
Expand with
innovative
products
4.
Add synergistic
acquisitions
5.
Ensure
financial
discipline


1. Target High Growth, Leading-Edge Markets
13
23%
16%
15%
8%
8%
8%
7%
Market
FY 2011
% of Value-
Added Sales
2012
Trends
Key Drivers
Consumer Electronics
Smartphone growth
Tablet computers & LEDs
Miniaturization
Industrial Components &
Commercial Aerospace
New airplane builds & retrofits
Increasing air travel
Heavy equipment builds
Defense & Science
DoD & foreign military budgets
Demand for communications satellites
High performance optical devices
Energy
Directional drilling
Rig counts
Solar, batteries & smart grid devices
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Global 3G/4G builds
Base stations
Undersea fiber
-optics expansion
Automotive Electronics
Increasing global car production
HEV/EV lithium ion battery components
Engine control & electronic systems
Medical
Glucose testing
Diagnostics equipment


1. Target High Growth, Leading-Edge Markets
14
Reportable Segments
ADVANCED MATERIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
PERFORMANCE
ALLOYS
BERYLLIUM &
COMPOSITES
TECHNICAL
MATERIALS
Key Markets
Precious, Non-precious,
Specialty Metal and Inorganic
Materials; Electronic Packages
and Components
Bulk and Strip Form Products
and Beryllium Hydroxide
Beryllium and Beryllia Ceramic
Products
Specialty Strip Metal
Products
CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
DEFENSE & SCIENCE
INDUSTRIAL
COMPONENTS &
COMM. AEROSPACE
TELECOM
INFRASTRUCTURE
AUTOMOTIVE
ELECTRONICS
ENERGY
MEDICAL


2. Targeting The Niche –
Examples
Only fully integrated producer of beryllium
one-of-a-kind business
15
Leading position
in niche
Unique copper-nickel material ToughMet®
multiple advanced applications growing at
over 30% annually
Optical coatings
highly sophisticated uses for defense, thermal
imaging, space and medical applications
Smartphone applications
currently in 90% of all smartphones, with
approximately 50% device penetration in 2011


3. Continually Develop Innovative Products
Customer-centric product development
Active research programs
New product areas include
LEDs
Medical
Commercial Optics
Computer Hard Drives
Alternative Energy
Science
Commercial Aerospace
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Wireless
16


4.
Synergistic
Acquisitions
Strong
Record
17
Added over $440M to sales and approximately 30% of company profit in 2011
Acquisitions  2005-2011 –
Impact
Add complementary
products / technology
Expand market
position
Accretive in
year 1
OMC –
shield kit cleaning
TFT –
thin film coatings
CERAC –
inorganic chemicals
Techni-Met –
thin film coatings
Barr –
thin film coatings
Academy –
precious metals
EIS Optics –
thin film coatings


4. Synergistic Acquisitions
Case Study of Growing a Niche Business
Optical Filters and Medical Coatings
(Pro-Forma Revenues)
18
Positioned in $1.2B+ market growing  
at 11% annually
Markets served include: defense,
aerospace, medical, energy,
semiconductor, telecommunications,
lighting and astronomy
The recent acquisition of EIS Optics
continues to expand our global  
footprint in Asia
$9M
$165M
Barr
(2009)
Barr
(2009)
Techni-
Met
(2008)
Techni-
Met
(2008)
TFT
TFT
EIS Optics
(2011)
EIS Optics
(2011)
2006
2012 (F)


5. Ensure Financial Discipline
19
Maintain strong
balance sheet
Debt-to-Debt-Plus-Equity
Maximum 30%
Strong
cash flow
Cash flow from operations
$30M -
$75M annually for
the past five years
Capex below depreciation
Reduction in working
capital goal to <20% sales
Resources to
finance
acquisitions of
$50M to $100M
annually
After $225M in acquisitions
30%
20%
10%
0%
21%
17%
2005
2011


THESIS
Positioned to Deliver Long-Term, Sustainable Growth
20
Executing
a focused
growth plan
A company
with a strong
platform…
Leveraging a
high value-added
business
model…
1
2
3


Financial Goals Next 3-5 Years
21
2011
2014-2016
Next 3-5 years
Revenue growth –
organic
2%
>10%
Acquisitions
$24M
$50 -
$100M
per year
Margins (OP % VA)
10 -
12%
14% -
18%
Working capital % sales
23%
<20%
Debt-to
-Debt-Plus-Equity
17%
<30%
ROIC (pre-tax)
12%
>20%


Continuing to Execute Three Point Strategy
22
1
Grow and diversify revenue base
2
Expand margins
3
Improve fixed and
working capital utilization
Increasing Shareholder Value


STRATEGY #1: GROWTH
Expand and Diversify Revenue Base
Targeting expansion in growth markets including:
smart mobile devices, 3G / 4G, commercial aerospace, oil & gas, alternative
energy, optics, LED / LCD
Ongoing global expansion
Asia
Strategic acquisition
fast accretion
Technology
Global reach
23


STRATEGY #1: GROWTH
Strategy in Action: Outgrowing Growth Markets
Growth of Materion
Oil and Gas Sales vs. Market
Growth of Materion
Aerospace Sales vs. Market
24
Materion Sales
Materion Sales
Global Rig Count
Aircraft Delivered
+512%
+85%
+349%
+80%
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
0
100
200
300
400
500


STRATEGY #2: MARGINS
Expand Margins –
Key Drivers
25
Lean Sigma
operating
efficiency
Higher value
added products
Cost
reductions
Margin
Today
10 -
12%
Target
Margin
14 -
18%
(OP % VA)
1
2
3


STRATEGY #3: CAPITAL EFFICIENCY
Improve Fixed and Working Capital Efficiency
26
Lean Sigma
Cycle time reduction
Yield improvement
On-time shipments
Based on 2012 projected sales, each 5% of working capital efficiency = $50M of cash
Improve Working Capital
Efficiency
Working capital % of sales
41%
23%
<20%
2002
2011
Target


2012 Outlook and Guidance
Revenues
(Billions)
EPS
27
$1.60-$1.68
$1.5
2011
2012 (F)
$2.05-$2.25
$1.93
2011
2012 (F)


IN SUMMARY
Why Invest in Materion Corporation
28
Positioning
A leader in high-growth markets
Performance
Strong performance record
Growth
Executing three point strategy
Global player, strong secular market drivers
Sustainable long-term growth
Proven business model
Target, expand, then own niche
Clear financial goals, performance
continuing to improve


Appendix


I/O Connector
Contacts
Battery Contacts
Internal Antenna Contacts
Grounding Clips
and Audio Jacks
Micro Mezzanine
Connectors for
LCD Screen
Internal Electronics and LED
Thin Film Materials –
Power
amplifiers, LED, SAW and BAW
devices, filters, and ICs
Hermetic Solutions for SAW
Refining / Recycling
Precision Parts Cleaning
Other Smart Phone Applications:
Circuit Board and IC Inspection
RoHS Compliance Assurance
Cellular Infrastructure with High Power RF
Packaging
Internal Electronics
Precursor materials for GaAs wafer
production
Applications: Smart Phones
A-1


Avionics/Electrical
Systems
Airframe Structure
Landing Gear
Attachments
Engine and Pylon
Attachments
Flight Control
Mechanisms
Horizontal Stabilizer &
Rudder Attachments
Hydraulic Systems
Fuel Systems
Wing Attachments
Doors & Hatches
Landing Gear
Components
Flight Attendant
Jumpseat Spring
Safety Slide
Mechanism
Other Aerospace Applications:
Baggage Inspection
Nondestructive Evaluation (Cracked
Component Detection)
A-2
Applications: Aerospace


Applications: Defense
Infrared Sensors for Fighter
Jet and UAV Optical
Targeting
Electronic Packaging for
Defense Avionics, Radar
and Electronic
Countermeasure Systems
Structural and Electronic
Components for Satellites
X-ray Windows in Security
Imaging Systems
Laser Protection Optical
Coatings
Night Vision System Optics
A-3


Lithium Ion Battery
Interconnects
Battery Management
Resistors
Electronic Power
Steering Modules
ABS Leadframes
Engine Efficiency Oxygen
Sensors
Mirror & Windshield Electronic
Connections
Air Bag Sensors
Lamp Socket Connectors
Auto Dimming Mirror
Connectors
Hybrid Vehicle Motor &
Module Connectors
Window and Door
Switches
Fuel Pump and Fuel      
Level Sensors
Battery 
Terminals
Engine Ignition and
Control Modules
Battery & Relay Control
Modules
Turn Signal and Emergency   
Flasher Relays
On Board       
Telematics
Applications: Automotive Electronics
A-4


Under Water Wellhead Equipment
Directional Drilling
Equipment
MWD, LWD, MPT Systems
Drill Bits
Structural Rig
Components
Wellhead Control Equipment
Other Oil & Gas Applications:
Artificial Lift Equipment
Elemental Analysis
Down Hole X-Ray Inspection
ROV’s, blow out preventers, hydraulic
actuators, control fluid couplings
Applications: Oil & Gas
A-5


Technology: Amorphous Silicon
(a-Si, tandem and multi-junction) 
Thin
Film
(PVD)
Materials
Silicon based photovoltaic cells
Front and back contact layers
TCO Transparent Conductive Oxide layers
Technology: Cadmium Telluride
(CdTe)
Thin
Film
(PVD)
Materials
Cadmium based solar cell architecture. N and
P type Cadmium Semiconductor materials
TCO Transparent Conductive Oxide layers
Front and Back-contact layers
Technology: Copper
Indium Gallium Selenide
(CIGS)
Thin Film (PVD) Materials
as well as Powders for
Printing CIGS applications
Copper Indium Gallium
Selenide thin film and screen
printing applications for flexible
and rigid solar cells.
Technology: Concentrator Photovoltaic
(CPV)
Thin
Film
(PVD)
Materials
Solar technology based on concentrating  Solar
rays into a semiconductor device via large lens.
Anti-Reflection Coating Materials
Precious metal contact materials
Micro Electronic Packaging Products:
Bonding Ribbon -
Au & Ag
Lead-free Solders
Metalized Ceramic  Substrates
Technology: Flexible Solar Cells /
Building Integrated Photovoltaic:
Thin Film Services:
Solar cells built in flexible substrates to
accommodate applications such as roofing tiles
or defense.
Technology: Crystalline
Silicon (Si)
Interconnect
Materials
Front and backplane systems for
high efficiency designs.
Applications: Solar Energy
A-6


Applications: Telecommunications Infrastructure
Base Stations
Coaxial Connectors
High Power Amplifiers
Local Area Networks
Shielding
Modular Jacks
PCB Sockets
Processor Sockets
Other Telecommunications Infrastructure
Applications
Undersea Repeater Housings
A-7


Cardiac Rhythm Management
Electronic Interconnects/Components
Niobium/Titanium Electron Beam Weld
Insulin Pump
EMI Shielding and Grounding
Electrical Terminals in Connectors
Seizure Control
Thin Film Deposition Implantable
Electrode –
Parkinson's disease
(R&D)
External Glucose Analysis
Subcutaneous sensors for glucose measurement
Subcutaneous Glucose Analysis
Thin Film Coatings –
Electrode Monitoring device
Radiation Therapy –
Neutron Reflectors
X-Ray Mammography
Other Medical Applications:
CT Scan
Diagnostic X-Rays
Advanced Drug Delivery Components
Diagnostic Electronic Components
Anesthesia Monitoring Components
Operating Instruments
Applications: Medical
A-8


Value-Added Sales: Advanced Material Technologies
A-9


Value-Added Sales: Performance Alloys
A-10
Industrial Components &
Commercial Aerospace
20%
Consumer Electronics
21%
Energy
13%
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
13%
Automotive Electronics
11%
Appliance
10%
Defense & Science
3%
Other
7%
Medical
2%
2011


Value-Added Sales: Beryllium and Composites
A-11
Defense & Science
52%
Industrial Components &
Commercial Aerospace
23%
Other
9%
Medical
9%
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
6%
Energy
1%
2011


Value-Added Sales: Technical Materials
A-12
2011


New Product and Technology Development
Advanced Material Technologies
Optics Coating Materials and Large Format Components
Precision Optical Thin Film Coatings (specialty filters)
Thin Film Electrodes (medical diagnostics)
Optical package for New Photonics applications
RF packages for the latest transistor technology (3G and 4G infrastructure)
Expanded
refining/chamber
services
Compliment
to
Thin
Film
Materials
&
Coating businesses
Large format Thin Film Materials for large area coatings (Energy, Solar)
Solar Panel Thin Film, Concentrator Materials and Barrier Film Coatings
MEMS and Photovoltaic Packaging Materials
Nanotechnology Materials
Materials for High Brightness LEDs
Specialty Inorganic Compounds (Solar, Security)
Precious
Metal
Materials
rod,
bar,
sheet,
slugs,
etc.
Global Refining and Metal Recovery and Management Services
Ultra high purity precious metals for medical and semiconductor applications
Next generation magnetic data storage thin film head materials
A-13


New Product and Technology Development
Performance Alloys
ToughMet®
Alloy for High Volume Bearing Applications
BrushForm 158 for Voice Coil Motor (VCM) applications
Materion R270 Strip
Beryllium and Composites
Nearer net shape fabrication (hot isostatic pressing)
Truextent®
speaker diaphragms
Investment Casting
Amorphous Metals
SupremEX™Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
Technical Materials
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Battery Components
Power Electronics
Smart Grid Meters
Computer Hard Drives (Dual Stage Activation)
Medical Applications
A-14