https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation Updated.pdf
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
E S G R AT I N G S P E R F O R M AN C E
E S G AWA R D S AN D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
84th
3
1
2
7
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L
O V E R V I E W
Avient Protective
Materials
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSAC TIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CA PI TAL STRUC TURE
& LI QUI DI TY
• Proceeds from completed
sale of Distribution used to
pay near-term maturing debt
to strengthen balance sheet
• Fixed/floating debt ratio of
~55/45
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following major
acquisitions through strong
free cash flow generation
• 2022 pro forma net
debt/adjusted EBITDA
expected to be 3.1x
$725 $725
$575 $500
$600
$525
$650
$650
$600
Capital Structure
Cash
$544
Undrawn
Revolver
$250
Liquidity
$3.15B
$2.40B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
2023 Notes
After Dyneema
Acquisition
After Distribution
Divestiture
$794M
(1)
(1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVI OUS TR ANSACTIONS
Performance
Solutions
Products &
$0.8 B
COLOR
$1.4 B
Acquired (2020)Divested (2019)
11
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Ops Pro Forma
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
25
SUMMARY
• Executed the plans we laid out earlier this year
• Completed the Dyneema acquisition and Distribution divestiture
amid challenging market conditions
• Paid down debt and expect to finish the year modestly levered at
3.1x net debt to 2022 pro forma adjusted EBITDA
• Expect $200 million of free cash flow in 2022
• Entering an economic slowdown with a portfolio that is better
positioned than ever before
• Updated our EPS guidance to $2.60 from continuing operations
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
13%
TiO2
11%
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
12%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
27
• From Q2 to Q3, we have seen a 7-10%
sequential decline in certain
hydrocarbon-based raw materials
• Other raw materials such as
performance additives and pigments
have shown moderate inflation
sequentially from Q2 to Q3
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
EMEA
35%
Asia
20%
Latin America
5%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Consumer
21%
Packaging
23%
Industrial
15%
Building and
Construction
10%
Telecommunications
4%
Energy
4%
Defense
6%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $585M includes corporate costs.
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$585M$3,635M
(1)
Transportation
9%
Healthcare
8%
29
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 2 2 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 3 B I L L I O N
US & Canada
35%
EMEA
40%
Asia
20%
Latin America
5%
END MARKET REGION
30
Packaging
33%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
9%
Industrial
15%
Transportation
8%
Building &
Construction
11%
Telecommunications
1% Energy
1%
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
2 0 2 2 P R O F O R M A R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 3 B I L L I O N
END MARKET
US & Canada
50%
EMEA
35%
Asia
15%
REGION
31 Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
Packaging
5%
Consumer
19%
Healthcare
8%Industrial
16%
Transportation
10%
Telecommunications
10%
Energy
9%
Defense
15%
Building &
Construction
8%
Packaging
31%
Consumer
28%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
13%
Building &
Construction
5%
Telecommunications
3%
Energy
2% Defense
1%
Asia
(20% of sales)
Transportation
9%
2 0 2 2 P R O F O R M A AV I E N T R E G I O N A L S A L E S
B Y E N D M A R K E T
Packaging
29%
Consumer
13%
Healthcare
5%
Industrial
17%
Building &
Construction
11%
Energy
5%
Defense
7%
EMEA
(35% of sales)
Transportation
10%
Packaging
14%
Consumer
23%
Healthcare
11%
Industrial
15%
Building &
Construction
12%
Energy
5%
Defense
7%
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
Transportation
7%
Packaging
49%
Consumer
22%
Healthcare
8%
Industrial
9%
Building &
Construction
6%
Telecommunications
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
Transportation
5%
Telecommunications
3%
Telecommunications
6%
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates32
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient CDP Climate Change %26 Water Submission 20241001.pdf
By 2023, this price increased to 56.76.
The system was implemented in 2023.
In 2023, we launched nearly 30 such sustainability enabling solutions for customers within the consumer, packaging, transportation,
healthcare, defense, and building and construction sector.
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Na América Latina,
nossas unidades de produção de cores e aditivos orgulhosamente
conquistaram as certificações ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018,
ISO 14001:2015, RC 14001®:2023 e IATF 16949:2016.
No. 65537
RC 14001®:2023
Cert.
RC 14001®:2023
O RC 14001® é uma norma que combina a certificação
ISO 14001 com requisitos adicionais para o Chemical
Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS),
incluindo saúde e segurança, transporte, divulgação,
resposta a emergências e muito mais.
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G
LA
SS
/E
P
O
XY
T
AB
M
AT
ER
IA
L
N
O
T
AB
BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density
2 in
51 mm
332 lbs
151 kg
Marine Plywood
2 in
51 mm
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
2 in
51 mm
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA
839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA
1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA
1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA
1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 LORD
2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 ACRALOCK
2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW
2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK
2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa
Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 LORD
2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:1 ACRALOCK
1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotch-Weld 8010 3M
1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa
Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue
1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader
1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa
Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:1 ACRALOCK
1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa
Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 LORD
1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 LORD
1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
2k Methacrylate PolyFuse
Icon
Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa
Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic
FA10-05 Blk
C010817
ACRALOCK
724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa
Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK
722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa
Cohesive
2k Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix
Loctite
508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa
Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue
341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa
Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Marine
Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brand names of the adhesives are owned by the respective manufacturers.
FASTENER
TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM
HONEY
COMB
Through-
bolting
Best
mechanical
locking
system
Need back side
access to panel ✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Highest
pullout
strengths
Requires pilot hole ✓
Cup
Washer
Spreads
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—
no installation
torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments ✓
Sheet Metal
or
Wood Screw
Readily
available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout ✓
Shoulder
Washer
Limits
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
FASTENER SELECTION
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S&P 500
All time high of
$42.47
June 6th, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation Page 10
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental Share Buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement
Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index
Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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PolyOne Corporation Page 13
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Decreasing
Dependence
on Fossil
Fuels
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Corporation Page 14
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Formula for Success
Innovation
Market
Beating
Performance
Excellence in Execution
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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S&P 500
All time high of
$39.55
May 13th, 2014
Page 8
2006 Q1 2014 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 9
Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Continued Gross Margin
Expansion
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech Accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation
& Mix Improvement Several Levers to
Drive Growth
Mid single digit revenue CAGR
Page 10
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Page 11
$20
$53
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
Page 12
Unique and Innovative Solutions
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014
Page 13
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing, and
technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1
2014
Repurchased 6.4 million shares
since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for repurchase
under the current
authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
Page 14
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Leadership, EHS&S-PS, Facility Services,
Design & Development, Information Technology, Sourcing, Logistics, Legal, and Human Resources
Certificate No: 65537
Certification Date: 29 SEP 2023
Effective Date: 27 FEB 2025
Expiration Date: 27 SEP 2026
Revision Date: 05 MAR 2025
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Ltd
Business Registration Number: 91320505799067336K
Registered I Operation Address: 13 Plant, No.855, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China
by reason of its
Quality Management System
has been awarded this certificate for compliance with the standard
ISO 9001:2015
The Quality Management System Applies in the following area:
Production Activities of Plastic Colorant & Additive (UV Blockers, Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Aging)
Certified since: January 8, 2009 Valid from: January 16, 2024 Valid until: January 4, 2027
the expiry date of last certification cycle: January 4, 2024 the date of recertification audit: December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023
After a surveillance cycle, the certificate is valid only when used together with an Acceptance Notice of Surveillance Audit issued by CQC.
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Ltd
Business Registration Number: 91320505799067336K
Registered/ Operation Address: 13 Plant, No.855, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China
by reason of its
Environmental Management System
has been awarded this certificate for compliance with the standard
ISO 14001:2015
The Environmental Management System Applies in the following area:
Production and Related Management Activities of Plastic Colorant & Additive (UV Blockers, Anti-Aging,Anti-Oxidation)
Certified since: June 6, 2012 Valid from: January 17, 2024 Valid until: January 7, 2027
the expiry date of last certification cycle: January 7, 2024 the date ofrecertification audit: December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023
After a surveillance cycle, the certificate is valid only when used together with an Acceptance Notice of Surveillance Audit issued by CQC.