https://www.avient.com/idea/navigating-challenges-semiconductor-packaging-specialty-polymer-solutions
According to a report by Fortune Business Insights¹, the global data center market size was valued at USD 219.23 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 242.72 billion in 2024 to USD 584.86 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.6%., resulting in an increased demand for specialty packaging to safely transport silicon wafers and semiconductors.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/creating-circular-composites-challenges-and-opportunities-polymer-materials-engineers
Dec 19, 2023
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/2023_Climate_Change_Avient Score Card.pdf
A sample of A-list companies
from your Activity Group:
AmorePacific Corporation
Beiersdorf AG
Borregaard ASA
CDP SCORE REPORT - CLIMATE CHANGE 2023
Avient received an A- which is in the Leadership band.
CATEGORY SCORES
CDP SCORE REPORT - CLIMATE CHANGE 2023
If a company scored a C or below, they will not have been scored for Management or Leadership points (the dark purple line
represents this).
They are sub-groups of the 2023
questionnaire modules and are consistent across all sectors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVNT June IR Conferences w_Non GAAP Recs.pdf
GUIDANCE
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
11
$845 $846
Guidance Actual
$125
$134
Guidance Actual
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
$0.55
$0.63
Guidance Actual
Adjusted EPS
(in millions)
Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
2023E(%)
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Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of May 31, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $36.50.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Artisan Pre-colored Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Characteristics
Artisan™
Nylon
Solution
Painted
Metal
Painted
Plastic
Traditional
Molded-in
Color
Impact
Modified
Nylon
PA
Ionomer
Alloy
Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good
Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent
Scratch & Mar
Resistance
Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent
Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good
Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent
Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good
Temperature
Performance
Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good
Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step
Complex
One Step
Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$
Order Quantity
Restrictions
Some Some Some None More More
COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC
Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV*
Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93
Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in
Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi
Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi
Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0%
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi
Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi
Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in
Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256
-4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in
73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in
Color & Aesthetics***
Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black
Color customization available based on specific needs
KEY PROPERTIES
Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance,
cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance
* Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color
** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature
*** UV data available upon request
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/ColorMatrix UV Brochure.pdf
Wavelength (nm)
– C93 Control 5 – Ultimate UV390-1 @ 0.15% 1 – UV390R 3
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www.avient.com
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-updates-third-quarter-and-full-year-2022-forecast
The company intends to use the net proceeds from its Distribution sale to pay down its 2023 Senior Notes and a portion of the term loan.
and that net proceeds from the sale of Distribution were used to pay down the company's 2023 Senior Notes and a portion of the term loan, simultaneously.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_USA.pdf
Our Code of
Conduct
2023
Table of Contents
A Message from the CEO 1
Our Vision and Strategy 2
Core and Personal Values 2
Our Code of Conduct
Guidelines for Ethical Behavior 4
Personal Values 4
Resolving Questions and Reporting
Non-Compliance Situations 6
Ethics Hotline 6
Non Retaliation 6
Code of Conduct Application 7
Violations of the Code 7
Respect for All
Diversity and Inclusion 9
Discrimination or Harassment 9
Workplace Relationships 9
Substance Abuse 10
Physical Security and Workplace Violence 10
Honesty at Work
Accurate Information, Data and Records 12
Accounting Integrity 12
Company Communications 14
Safeguarding and Use of Assets 14
Proprietary and Confidential Information,
Ideas and Intellectual Property 14
Privacy, Personal Information and
Data Protection 15
Internet and E-mail Use 15
Social Media and Social Networking 15
Computer Security, Software Licensing
and Copyrights 16
Insider Information and Trading 16
Political Contributions/Activities and
Charitable Contributions 17
Government Investigations and Inquiries 17
Integrity in Our Business
Fair Dealing 19
Bribery and Kickbacks 19
Agents and Consultants 20
Competition 20
Gifts and Hospitality 20
Conflicts of Interest 21
Self-Dealing 22
International Trade 22
Corporate Social Responsibility
Sustainability 24
Safety, Health and Environment 24
Product and Service Safety 25
Respecting Human Rights 25
A Shared Commitment 25
Resources and Contact
Information 26
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A Message from the CEO
Dear Avient Associates,
As part of a growing, global company, we are faced with challenging situations and complex decision making.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520RW%2520Baird%2520Conference%2520w%2520non-GAAP.pdf
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.9% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 12.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.1% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.2% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 65% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 10.6% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37%
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
32% Adjusted EPS CAGR from 2011
2015 EPS: $2.50
2011 EPS: $0.82
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 Growth
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%
31%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
20%
43%
2006 2013
Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35%
Vitality Products
+ 700 to 1000 bps
PolyOne Corporation Page 12
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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 September 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 9/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.7x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 9/30/2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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 1.5 million shares in
Q3 2014
Repurchased 9.7 million
shares since early 2013
10.3 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
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Dividend
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Credit%2520Suisse%2520Conference%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252018%25202014.pdf
S&P 500
-150%
-50%
50%
150%
250%
350%
450%
550%
POL S&P 500
All time high of
$43.34
July 1st, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 9
2006 2014 YTD 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions
5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income
6.0% 66% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40%
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
(Est. in 2012)
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
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity*
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions)
TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
*Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day
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 June 30, 2014
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014
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 1.8 million shares in
Q2 2014
Repurchased 8.2 million
shares since early 2013
11.8 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
PolyOne Core Values
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?