https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
Personal Values
Integrity.
These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as
individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities
where we work.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
27
Sustainalytics 2021 ESG Risk Ranking
RANK
(1st = lowest risk)
PERCENTILE
(1st – lowest risk)
Chemicals
INDUSTRY
75/449 17th
Specialty Chemicals
SUBINDUSTRY
21/124 17th
AVIENT ESG RATINGS
ISS November 2021 ESG Scores
SCORE
(1 = Best, 10 = Worst)
Environmental 2
Social 1
Governance 4
28
2021 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
29
• Investor Day to be held December 9, 2021 in New York, NY
• The company will be doing a deep dive into its key long-
term growth drivers with a particular focus on sustainable
solutions
Revenue Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites / 5G 10%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
• Senior leadership team will also provide further details on
the Clariant Color integration, as well as capital allocation
priorities
PEER COMPARISONS
30
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Version.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
2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
9
ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS
10
84th
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
1
3
(as of 6/30/22)
2022 O U TLO O K
$429
$490
$3.05
$3.50
FY 2022 GUIDANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY: CURRENT PORTFOLIO)
12
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$4,819
$5,100
+ 6%
Adjusted EPS
+ 14% + 15%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
13
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
($ millions) 2022E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (90)
CapEx for Clariant Integration (10)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15)
Total CapEx (115)
Free Cash Flow 285$
Adjusted EBITDA 635$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.6x
14
DYNEEMA / DISTRIBUTION UPDATES
• Strong performance so far in 2022 in-line
with our modeling
• Acquisition to be finalized as early as
September 1, pending standard
regulatory process and closing conditions
• Encouraging interest thus far from
potential buyers for world-class business
with a strong track record
• Second round bids due in August
DISTRIBUTION
15
PRO FORMA MODELING UPDATE
2022E
($M)
Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,635)$ 3,880$
Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (109) 656
EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 7% 17%
Adj.
EPS (ex Amort & Financing) 3.96$ 0.82$ 4.78$ (0.88)$ 3.90$
Impact of Financing - April Announcement - (0.47) (0.47) 0.30 (0.17)
Incremental Interest Expense Since Announcement - (0.22) (0.22) (0.22)
Adj.
We also monitor earnings (defined as net income from continuing operations) before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA before the impact of special items) as a
supplement to our GAAP measures.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-registration-details-december-4th-investor-day
Those interested in attending can register for the event at www.avient.com/investors.
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
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/three-things-every-paddler-wants-their-equipment
Using micro-layering techniques with polymer-based synthetic fibers can generate an exceptionally durable personal flotation device fabric that is also breathable and lightweight.
Consumer interest in high quality equipment that will last is growing right along with the popularity of paddlesports.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
Personal Values
Integrity.
These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as
individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities
where we work.
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
2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
ESG RATINGS PERFORMANCE
ESG AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS
84th
3
1
2
7
T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL
OVE RV IE W
Avient Protective
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE
& LIQUIDITY
• 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
Cas
h
$544
Undr
awn
Rev
olve
r
$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) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation Updated.pdf
Personal Values
Integrity.
These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as
individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities
where we work.
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
2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
6
Released July 2022
ESG RATINGS PERFORMANCE
ESG AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS
84th
3
1
2
7
T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL
OVE RV IE W
Avient Protective
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
9
Distribution
UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE
& LIQUIDITY
• 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) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202014%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
million and borrowings were $13.1 million with an interest rate of 1.85%.
million and borrowings were $13.1 million with an interest rate of 1.85%.
Interest rate exposure — Interest on our asset-backed revolving credit facility is based upon a Prime
rate or LIBOR, plus a margin.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/colormatrix-ultimate-uv390r-light-barrier-rpet
Part of the ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ range, Colormatrix™ Ultimate™ UV390R is a patented liquid light-blocking additive formulated for rPET that can help extend the shelf life of UV-sensitive food, beverage, personal care, and home cleaning products.
This ensures that packaging with higher usage rates of rPET can maintain adequate UV barrier functionality and improved rPET processability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/w-9-clariant-plastics-coatings-usa-llc-july-20201.pdf
Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid)
• Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual
funds)
• Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross
proceeds)
• Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other
transactions by brokers)
• Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions)
• Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions)
• Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest),
1098-T (tuition)
• Form 1099-C (canceled debt)
• Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property)
Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident
alien), to provide your correct TIN.
Definition of a U.S. person.
Foreign person.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables
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