https://www.avient.com/news/non-pfas-flame-retardant-formulations-expand-avient-s-compl-t-long-fiber-polyketone-portfolio
These performance characteristics make them useful in products that require flammability performance, durability, strength, and dimensional stability, such as battery housings for power tools and industrial applications.
These values were determined using Avient’s PCF Calculator, which is third-party certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligns with ISO-14067:2018 standards.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-updates-third-quarter-and-full-year-2022-forecast
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and otherwise consummate the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_6.pdf
We have established a methodology to standardize our approach to calculating
PCF.
To date we have completed over 2,000 product carbon footprint
calculations.
A worldwide network of experts ensures proper remedial solutions are implemented.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
The non-GAAP financial measures
include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating income, Specialty
platform gross margin percentage, adjusted operating income, return on invested
capital, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of corporate charges in certain
calculations.
Patricia Hubbard
Director
Global Technology
NEU™ View
Medical Devices &
Catheters
5) Sustainable Solutions
Michael A.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
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Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
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Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
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3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
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Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
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Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
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Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
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Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
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Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Building &
17%
Electrical &
8%
19%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
43%
33%
11.6%
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Building &
Electrical &
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
44%
37%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
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At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
96%
1%
Building &
32%
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
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5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
81%
1%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
8%
Building &
4% Electrical &
1%Industrial
2015
7.7%
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2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and
equity over a 5 quarter period
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Building &
Electrical &
24%
23%
6.1%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-extends-recycled-tpe-portfolio-grades-containing-60-recycled-content-supporting-global-customers
Avient’s new reSound™ REC GP 7820 TPE grades highlighted at Fakuma 2024 can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools
They provide comparable performance to 100% virgin equivalents and can help reduce product carbon footprint (PCF), which can be quantified on request using Avient’s PCF Calculator, certified by TÜV Rheinland according to ISO 14067.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions
for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging
Manufacturers of medical devices and
pharmaceutical packaging are increasingly faced
with the challenge of integrating sustainability into
the design of their products.
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including
the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
Please be aware that there are certain applications Avient’s Mevopur products have not been designed for, nor are they promoted or intended for use in: including, but not limited to long-term or permanent
implants, birth control devices, or plastic surgery.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-details-specialty-sustainable-technologies-and-services-avient-featured-k-2022
Customer success story with a medical device company using Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Bio-compatible Premier Healthcare Colorants: Intended specifically for medical applications, the pre-colored solutions that are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards helped provide a customer that manufactures medical devices with ultra-high-heat resistance and performance for its orthopedic instruments without compromising safety.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-specialty-healthcare-material-solutions-services-mdm-west-2022
Mevopur™ Functional Additives comprise a portfolio of consistent, compliant additives to help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical packaging.
The line of additives includes the new Mevopur chemical foaming agents that help manufacturers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices add another level of sustainability to their products.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-raises-outlook-fourth-quarter-2019-adjusted-earnings
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.
Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
common shareholders is calculated as follows:
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-completes-sale-distribution-business-hig-capital
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.