https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-0
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-corporation-announces-quarterly-dividend-11
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-10
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
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-8
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
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-4
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
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-quarterly-dividend-5
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
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/AVNT Fermium Conference - May 2023 w NonGAAP Recs.pdf
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 a certified ACC Responsible Care® and a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
5
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
M AY 3 , 2023
W EB CAS T
Keeping Safety First
o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an
ACC Responsible Care® organization
Exceeding Customer Expectations
o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer
opportunity for future revenue synergies
o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands
and participation across the full value chain
Collaboration in Innovation
o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high
performance applications
People – Culture is Everything
o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an
effective integration strategy
o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive
integration efforts in first year
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION
7
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
K E Y I N D U S T R I E S
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Military • Law Enforcement • First
Responders • Body Armor • Helmets •
Vehicle Protection
50%
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
30%
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
8 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales
Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE
Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
FX -11%
FX -3%
Total Avient -14%
YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results
• Aging infrastructure driving need for greater
technological advancements and upgrades
• Increased focus on strength and capacity
of electrical grid plays into further adoption
of composites into the market
UV, weather-resistance, customized
capabilities
Best-in-class customer responsiveness
Local high-quality manufacturing,
unparalleled breadth of portfolio
Expanding position in insulators, utility
poles, crossarms, and wind energy
Avient Confidential 15
ENERGY
15
• Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning,
Commscope continue to drive industry toward
innovation
• $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to
increase cable deployments; well-positioned to
capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and
“last mile” buildout
Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables
faster, safer, more reliable connections
Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of
portfolio
Expanding position in insulation for wire
jacketing, 5G buildout
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Source: U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life
and quality of food, beverages, medicine and
other perishable goods through high-
performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier
traditional materials like metal, glass and wood,
which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of
transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize
wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials
and advance a circular economy
• Composite solutions to support accelerated
growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure
investment as the world demands greater and
faster connectivity
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is
certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Q 3 2021 P E RFO R MA N CE
U P DAT E
$74
$99
$0.46
$0.70
Q3 2021 PERFORMANCE
10
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$925
$1,220
+ 32%
+ 34% + 52%
Q3 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
11
CAI
$494
$587
($ in millions)
SEM Distribution
$51
$67
+19%
+31%
$277
$439
$18
$24
+58%
+33%
$174
$234
$25
$32
+34%
+28%
SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
12
CAI
(1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
15.3% 15.2%
16.2%
17.6%
2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021
14.8% 15.2%
17.6%
18.4%
2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021
SEM
• Continued portfolio transformation to
high-growth end markets and
sustainable solutions
• Clariant Color synergy realization
• Investments in composites and outdoor
high performance applications drive
growth and mix improvements
CAI EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
Legacy CAI
18.9% 18.9%
19.8%
2019 2020 YTD 2021
Legacy
Clariant
Color
11.9%
13.8%
15.7%
2019 2020 YTD 2021
• Synergy capture driving margin
improvement
• Favorable mix with growth in
healthcare, consumer and packaging
end-markets
• World-class vitality index of 35%
represents sales from products
introduced in the last five years.
We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of
which are unique to Avient:
o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Color
revenue synergies, that will drive long-term revenue growth in excess of GDP
o Clariant Color cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit
In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and
opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Color Trends in Pet Products.pdf
Wood grain effect
• Granite effect
• Fabric effect
• Muted pastels
• Vibration damping
PETS FOR THE PLANET
• Super concentrates to color PCR
• Foaming agents to reduce material and weight
• Bio-derived polymers
• Natural scents
As pet people look for ways to reduce their
‘pawprint’ on the planet, they are making
eco-conscious decisions about the products
they buy for their pets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-may-2021-w-non-gaap-recs.pdf
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life
and quality of food, beverages, medicine and
other perishable goods through high-
performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier
traditional materials like metal, glass and wood,
which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of
transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize
wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials
and advance a circular economy
• Composite solutions to support accelerated
growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure
investment as the world demands greater and
faster connectivity
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is
certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
18 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
19
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 AN D FU LL Y EA R
2021 O U TLO O K
$69
$112
$0.42
$0.80
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
21
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
+ 26%
+ 62% + 90%
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
22
Sales Adj.
We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of
which are unique to Avient:
o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant
Masterbatch revenue synergies, that will drive 2021 revenue growth of 14% and long-term
growth in excess of GDP
o Clariant Masterbatch cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit
In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and
opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.