We discuss a class of coefficient functionals over the set of normalized un
ivalent functions on the unit disk. These functionals are related to symmet
ric, linearly invariant two-point distortion theorems for univalent functio
ns due to Kim and Minda. Each of these theorems is necessary and sufficient
for univalence. A special case is a distortion theorem of Blatter. Our app
roach is based on an application of Pontryagin's maximum principle to the L
oewner differential equation. In the same fashion, two-point distortion the
orems for bounded univalent functions are obtained. Related coefficient fun
ctionals are discussed, too.