https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/AVNT Q4 2021 Earnings Presentation_0.pdf
Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of
business and synergy capture
10
$133
$205
2019PF 2021
10
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.1x
2019PF 2021 2021 w/ Full
Synergies
11.9%
16.2%
2019PF 2021
EBITDA Margins
CLARIANT COLOR:
TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business
($ millions)
Initial
Synergy
Estimate
2021
Synergy
Realization
Total
Synergies
Expected
Administrative $ 18 $ 29 $ 40
Sourcing 24 20 24
Operational 18 5 21
Total Synergies $ 60 $ 54 $ 85
CLARIANT COLOR INTEGRATION &
COST SYNERGIES UPDATE
11
• Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased to $85 million at December 9th Investor Day
• Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
• Revenue from sustainable solutions grew
16% in 2021 and expected to grow 8-12% in
2022 as our innovation efforts and
collaboration with customers accelerates
• Investments centered around innovation and
global sustainability megatrends
o Enabling a circular economy –
Technologies that allow for increased use of
post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and
improve recyclability of plastics
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI
applications to reduce weight and material
requirements, which minimize energy and
carbon emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety
applications as well as Avient’s alternative
materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens,
BPA and other less eco-friendly options
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$915M
$340M
PEOPLE
C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G
Community Service
7x Safer
than Industry Average
World-Class Safety
Leadership Development
Over $16 million
raised since 2010
Diversity & Inclusion
13
Q4 2020 $997 $80
Sustainable Solutions 23 12% 8
Healthcare 53 43% 9
Composites 7 22% 2
Growth in Asia / LATAM 14 10% 3
Other 118 23% 2
Sub-total $1,212 22% $104
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 9
Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (10) (13)
Q4 2021 $1,202 21% $85
Q4 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
14
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
15
Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q4 2020 $ 118
Demand -
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 62
Inflation (45)
SEM:
Price / Mix 25
Inflation (20)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 114
Inflation (109)
Net Price Benefit 27
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 9
Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (13)
Q4 2021 $ 126
Transportation (5)$
Outdoor High Performance (3)
Other 8
Total Demand -
Q4 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
16
$526
$581
SEM Distribution
$58
$61
+ 11% + 6%
$305
$425
$18
$22
+ 39% + 22%
$191
$228
$30
$29
+ 19% - 3%
2022 O U TLO O K
REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
2022E
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12% 12%
Healthcare 8–10% 10%
Composites 10% 3%
Asia / LATAM 5% 6%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3% 2–3%
Avient 6.5% 6%
18
Excluding Outdoor High Performance 13%
(7.5% excl.
FX)
2022 GROWTH PROJECTIONS
19
$3.05
$3.50
2021 2022E
Full Year – Adjusted EPS
+ 15%
(+ 17% excluding FX)
$0.89
$0.95
2021 2022E
Q1 – Adjusted EPS
+ 7%
(+ 10% excluding FX)
($ millions) Q1 Full Year Q1 Full Year
2021 - Actual 1,162$ 4,819$ 123$ 429$
Sustainable Solutions 27 110 12 44
Healthcare 15 66 4 13
Composites (excl.Outdoor High Performance) 11 29 5 13
Outdoor High Performance Applications (7) (20) (4) (10)
Growth in Asia / LATAM 10 51 3 11
Other 57 115 9 12
Sub-total 1,275$ 5,170$ 152$ 512$
Wage Inflation and Overtime (12) (18)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4) (7)
FX Impact (25) (70) (4) (8)
Synergies 4 15
Travel, Other Employee Costs (1) (4)
2022 - Estimated 1,250$ 5,100$ 135$ 490$
Adjusted
2022 SALES AND OI – Q1 AND FULL YEAR
20
($ millions) 2021 2022E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 234$ 385$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (86) (90)
CapEx for Clariant Integration (15) (20)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade - (25)
Total CapEx (101) (135)
Free Cash Flow 133$ 250$
Adjusted EBITDA 581$ 635$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.2x 1.8x
21
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
22
• Record results – highest level of sales ($4.8B) and earnings
($3.05 adjusted EPS) in company history
• Successful Clariant Color integration – net debt to adjusted
EBITDA reduced to 2.2x, one-year ahead of schedule
• Recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies
by Newsweek
• Earned 3rd consecutive Great Place to Work certification
2021 HIGHLIGHTS
23
• 15% adjusted EPS growth to $3.50, led by growth in sustainable
solutions and increased synergy realization
• Continued strong synergy capture from the Clariant Color integration:
$75M anticipated run-rate synergies by the end of 2022
• Adjusted EBITDA of $635M represents 9% growth above 2021 –
11% excluding the impact of foreign currencies
• Deleveraged to 1.8x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2022
2022 SUMMARY
PEER COMPARISONS
25
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
31
• Significant raw material price inflation
and tight inventory continued in Q4 2021
o For the full year, the average cost of
hydrocarbon based materials was up
50% in 2021
o For the full year, the average cost of non-
hydrocarbon based materials was up
12% in 2021
• Additionally, we continued to experience
other supply chain challenges during Q4
related to raw material spot purchases,
freight constraints and productivity loss
as a result of these shortages
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
Latin America
9%
2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
33
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%
19%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,402M
$409M
$919M
$164M
$1,631M
$94M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$581M$4,819M
15%
34%
21%
Building &
9%
1% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILL ION
32%
40%
21%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
34
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
27%
Building &
2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION
END MARKET
55%
20%
REGION
35
DI S TR IBU T I ON
26%
23%
20%
Building and
80%
3%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 B ILL ION
36
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
26%Healthcare
14%
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
32%
Building &
(25% of sales)
37
19%
Building &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
38%
33%
Building &
LATAM
(9% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT OHP Side by Side Seat Pan %281%29.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S E A T P A N
• Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower
manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with
lightweight composite material
• Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts
and fasteners into a single injection molded
component, lowering costs $100k year
• Saved time and money using FEA validation
to confirm real-world performance before
building tooling
• Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to
test fit and function
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
BRAND
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Bergamid_ - Air gun bullet casing- Application Snapshot.pdf
AIRGUN BULLET
MANUFACTURER
B U L L E T C A S I N G
• Reduce weight by replacing metal
• Gunpowder free
• Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules
• Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation
with equal performance and 80% less weight
• Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to
the stable coefficient of friction(COF)
• Provided fast technical response and mold
trial support
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING
ARCHERY OEM
C A M M O D U L E
• Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles
• Maintain low vibration performance
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Meet short lead time and budget constraints
• Provided design guidance and mold flow
analysis, saving the customer $800 -
$1,500 compared to outsourcing the
analysis
• Streamlined the development process
using an existing, specialty product to
meet key performance needs as well as
budget and timeline constraints, enabling
the customer to launch in time for a
leading industry tradeshow
Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Case Study One Pager Nymax - Roof Rack - English _2_.pdf
MAJOR
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
R O O F R A C K
• Impact resistance
• UV stability over time
• Color match to specific black color
• Developed a supply chain agreement to
ensure reliable supply and mitigate risk
• Provided just-in-time delivery to help the
customer keep working capital low and
maximize warehouse space
• Provided a product that supports sustainability
to potentially enhance the marketplace appeal
of the customer’s end product
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Complet LFT Step Linkage case study snapshot_aftermarket.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/OnForce -Swimming pool cleaner connector-Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?