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Solution
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• Shifted sales compensation
practices to drive value and
margin expansion
• Significantly upgraded and
added sales, marketing, and
From Volume to Value
$2,622
$3,060
Sales
($ millions) 2006 2011PFadded sales, marketing, and
technical resources
• Expanded global cross-selling
• Invested in training and tools
3.3%
6.8%
Adjusted OI%
($ millions) 2006 2011PF
2006 2011PF
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• Value pricing practices enabled
by use of EVE tools
• Shifting the basis of
competition to specialization
1.5%
8.9%
Specialty OI%
Specialization Drives Margin Expansion
2006 2011PF
7.2%
PPS OI%
competition to specialization
differentiates PolyOne as a
value-added solutions provider
• Redirecting our technology and
marketing focus to the most
attractive segments 2.6%
5.6%
2006 2011
POD OI%
5.5%
7.2%
2006 2011
2006 2011
2006 2011
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• Global key account management
team focused on key markets
and strategic OEMs
• Drive growth in target markets
through application development750
1,120
Total Commercial Employees 2007 – 2011
49% Increase
Commercial Excellence – Recent Investments
*Includes ColorMatrix
through application development
• Leverage breadth of solutions
across all PolyOne platforms to
identify innovative solutions for
strategic OEMs and
Tier 1 partners
*
750
2007 2011
Sales Marketing R&D/Tech
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5%
1%
0%
27%
2%
12% 4%
Performance Dashboards Drive Execution
45%
26% 18%
5%
55%
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53%
Drivers of Customer Loyalty
Customer Experience is Key to Customer Loyalty
53%
Building Customer Loyalty
n = 4,960 B2B customers of 24 companies
Source: Corporate Executive Board
Company
and Brand
Impact
Product
and
Service
Delivery
Value-to-
Price Ratio
Customer
Experience
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• Continue to redirect our focus to more attractive
segments and increase customer loyalty
and retention
• Leverage new commercial tools and investments
to enable disciplined execution and accountability
Critical Imperatives
to enable disciplined execution and accountability
• Position PolyOne as the differentiated
value-added specialty solutions provider
Drive improved mix in all segments and
achieve margin and profitability growth
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Avient Announces Registration Details for December 4th Investor Day
CLEVELAND – November 4, 2024 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of
specialized and sustainable materials solutions, will host an Investor Day for the investment
community on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
A webcast of the event can be also
viewed live at www.avient.com/investors.
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About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable materials solutions that
transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/2021-baird-sustainability-conference.pdf
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Obtain 40% of electricity demand from
renewable sources.
100% of technology platform projects
will deliver sustainable solutions.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
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PRODUCTS
8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S
B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
TRENDS IN FOCUS
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RECYCLING /
CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
LIGHTWEIGHTING ECO-CONSCIOUS
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
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OPTICA™ TONERS FOR PET
LACTRA™ SX LIGHT BLOCKING
ADDITIVE FOR PET
AMOSORB™ OXYGEN
SCAVENGER FOR PET
JOULE™ & SMARTHEAT™
INFRARED ABSORBER
ULTIMATE™ UV LIGHT BARRIER
CESA®-NATUR BIO-SOURCED
ADDITIVES
TRIPLE A™ ACETALDEHYDE
SCAVENGER FOR PET
IR SORTABLE BLACK FOR
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
EZE™ SLIP AGENT
FOR PET
ONCOLOR™ NATURALS –
COLORANTS FOR RECYCLABLE
PACKAGING
RESOUND™ OM
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
VERSAFLEX™ POST-
CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR)
TPE FORMULATIONS
AVIENT CYCLEWORKS
I N N O V A T I O N C E N T E R T O A D V A N C E
T H E C I R C U L A R E C O N O M Y
• Laboratory mimics real-world circular
recycling in a research environment
• Conducts chemistry testing to improve
plastics recycling for customers
• Screening and evaluation of additive and
colorant systems during recycling
• Collaboration platform for customers and
value chain partners
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AVIENT ENABLES CUSTOMERS’
CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS
C O L O R M A T R I X ™ P R O C E S S A I D & T O N E R F O R R E C Y C L E D P E T
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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NYMAX™ NYLON
FORMULATIONS
HYDROCEROL® CHEMICAL
FOAMING AGENTS
POLYSTRAND™ TAPES
AND LAMINATES
COMPLĒT™ LFT
ENGINEERED RESINS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G AV IE N T S O LU T IO N S
PLASTICS ARE:
AVIENT SOLUTIONS ENABLE LIGHTWEIGHT
DASHBOARD SKINS
H Y D R O C E R O L ® F O A M I N G A G E N T S O L U T I O N S
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ECO-CONSCIOUS
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ONCOLOR™ BRILLIANT
METALLIC COLORANTS
W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G
ONCOLOR™ WPC CAPSTOCK
TECHNOLOGY
ZODIAC™ AQUARIUS™
WATER BASED
SCREEN PRINTING INKS
MAGIQ™ FIBER
COLORANTS & ADDITIVES
SAFER & CLEANER
MATERIALS
RESOURCE
CONSERVATION
HUMAN HEALTH &
SAFETY
ECO-CONSCIOUS
ALTERNATIVES
AV I E N T S O LU T IO N S
AVIENT ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS IMPROVE
FACE MASK PERFORMANCE
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M A G I Q ™ E L E C T R E T P L U S T E C H N O L O G Y
Improved
filtration efficiency
Protects
against aerosols &
bacteria particles
Increased
shelf-life
ENERGY INTENSITY
9%
WASTE INTENSITY
2%
WATER INTENSITY
20%
TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS
29%
PLANET
K E Y P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C A T O R S
2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 9
56 ENERGY REDUCTION
PROJECTS SAVE
7400+
MT/CO2 ANNUALLY
PUNE, INDIAASSESSE, BELGIUM
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• Avient is a founding member
• Cross value chain collaboration
• Driving breakthrough innovations
REVENUE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF
VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use
Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious
Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability
Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M
$560M
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Revenue from sustainable solutions expected grow at an 8-12% CAGR into the future
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Application Snapshot Smartbatch Frost SFX Final
COSMETICS BRAND
P E R S O N A L C A R E P E T &
R P E T P A C K A G I N G
• Solutions suitable for 100% rPET carrier colorants
• Compatible with all ISBM molding machines
• Should work with a wide variety of rPET grades
• Worked with customer to provide a special
effect solution that achieved a matte or frost-
like effect in PET resin
• Created a formulation that diffuses light and
enhances bottle appearance, similar to edge-
glass
• Allowed the customer greater design freedom
with a wide range of color options
• Enabled customer to reduce VOC by
eliminating bottle spraying
SmartBatch™ Frost Collection
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
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Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED COMFORT + AESTHETICS
LEARN MORE
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Since our last Investor Day in 2018, we have significantly transformed the company with an
increased focus on sustainable solutions,” said Robert M.
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About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.75 billion, provides
specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into
opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
Examples include:
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/OnFlex S HF Electrical Housing Case StudyNEW.pdf
ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTION
REMOVES HALOGENS
FROM ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOXES
CASE STUDY: ONFLEX™ S HF THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Challe
nge Accepted.
THE SOLUTION
The Schneider-Electric NB (Strömfors) design staff turned
to Avient for help in selecting the right material.
The non-halogenated solution has a density 0.4 g/cm3
less than a traditional halogenated material, and this
density advantage makes it price competitive with the
traditional solution
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-lightweight-garden-hose.pdf
GILMOUR®
A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T
H O S E
• Lightweight
• Improved kink resistance and flexibility
• Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal
• Shelf differentiation
• Drinking water safe
• Met all requirements with a custom TPE
solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more
compact hose about 50% lighter than standard
PVC hoses
• Incorporated custom colorants for brand
consistency, and specialty additives for
enhanced UV and abrasion resistance
• Delivered a single-material solution for easier
manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to
align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand
• Provided regulatory and technical support to
product development
Customized Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT
LEARN MORE
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Stain-resistant Solutions for Synthetic Fibers and Nonwovens
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Stain-resistant solutions help extend the service life
of textiles by promoting long-lasting cleanliness.
The additive concentrates
are also formulated to not interfere with over-dyeing,
preserving the stain resistance effectiveness of bath-
dyed and piece-dyed yarns and textiles containing
our stain-resistant solution.
APPLICATIONS
Cesa stain-resistant solutions are suitable for
polyester fibers used in automotive textiles, home
and office furnishings, and carpets and rugs.