https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/investing-in-avient_0.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.
FUTURE GROWTH IN EXCESS
OF GDP IS DRIVEN BY:
Our company is positioned to sustainably grow at a rate that
exceeds GDP.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/investing-in-avient.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.
FUTURE GROWTH IN EXCESS
OF GDP IS DRIVEN BY:
Our company is positioned to sustainably grow at a rate that
exceeds GDP.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-first-quarter-2021-news-release.pdf
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2021 2020
Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5
Gross margin - GAAP 302.4 171.5
Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) (2.2) 0.2
Adjusted Gross margin $ 300.2 $ 171.7
Adjusted Gross margin as a percent of sales 25.8 % 24.1 %
Operating income - GAAP 120.4 52.8
Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 2.4 9.7
Adjusted Operating income $ 122.8 $ 62.5
Adjusted Operating income as a percent of sales 10.6 % 8.8 %
The table below reconciles pre-special income tax expense and the pre-special effective tax rate to their most comparable US
GAAP figures.
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0 $ 45.0 $ 9.6 $ 54.6
Income tax expense - GAAP (22.9) — (22.9) (11.9) — (11.9)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (0.9) (0.9) — (2.0) (2.0)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 1.1 1.1 — 1.0 1.0
Income tax (expense) benefit $ (22.9) $ 0.2 $ (22.7) $ (11.9) $ (1.0) $ (12.9)
Effective Tax Rate(1) 22.3 % 21.6 % 26.5 % 23.7 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
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The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by
incorporating the Clariant Masterbatch business in periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020).
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share:
Three Months Ended
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 33.1
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 8.6
Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 41.7
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing operations(2) 7.8
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.5
Weighted average diluted shares 86.7
Pro forma impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 6.1
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.8
Adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro forma for Clariant MB acquisition $ 0.53
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share: Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share: Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(3)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
(3) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Year Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Items Below OI in Corporate
Other income, net $ 1.5 $ 1.6 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9)
Depreciation & Amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 27.4 $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 7.8 7.5 30.0 29.5 23.2
Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.7 0.5 0.7
Corporate and eliminations 1.7 1.4 9.2 5.4 4.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 37.1 $ 19.9 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.2 19.5 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 19.1 % 20.0 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 16.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 6.7 % 6.7 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
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Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color,
Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 279.4 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 535.9 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Color, Additives and Inks $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 23.0 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 63.5 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 15.1 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 26.0 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 38.1 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 89.5 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 16.7 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA: 2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 79.7 $ 33.1 $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 22.9 11.9 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 19.3 9.4 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 37.1 19.9 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 2.4 9.6 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special items — — (10.1) — —
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (0.5) — (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 160.9 $ 83.9 $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Sales:
Three Months Ended
Sales $ 711.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustment to sales(4) 279.4
Pro forma sales $ 990.9
(4) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020)
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Avient Announces Record First Quarter 2021 Results; Increases Full Year Guidance.pdf
NEWS RELEASE
4.29 232pm News Release (002).pdf
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/gain-colorful-insight-ski-boot-market
Based on the research undertaken, different mood boards were created to define three target personalities; ‘Gnarly Bomber - an edgy personality, radical and built for speed.
Each mood board featured lifestyle photos and colors to capture the spirit of the three target personalities.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/gain-colorful-insight-ski-boot-market?rtype[]=1164
Based on the research undertaken, different mood boards were created to define three target personalities; ‘Gnarly Bomber - an edgy personality, radical and built for speed.
Each mood board featured lifestyle photos and colors to capture the spirit of the three target personalities.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-high-performance-solutions-automotive-interiors
The new materials also provide up to 35% lower scrap rates by enhancing coating consistency, which reduces material bridging and part defects.
These new materials can improve our customers’ profitability by boosting production rates and lowering total system costs.”
VBX 3600 is formulated to meet strict OEM safety standards for instrument panels that require airbag deployment ratings below -36°C.
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Those interested in attending
can register for the event at www.avient.com/investors.
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 certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Avient_ALL_Policies_Dec_18_2023.pdf
Product Stewardship activities encompassing a life cycle approach,
ensure sustainable management of our products and an open dialogue
with all interested parties.
It is the responsibility of each person at Avient to ensure that all
operations in the company are carried out in accordance with this policy.
It is the responsibility of each person at Avient, including contractors,
suppliers, and visitors, to follow all security procedures, to remain aware
of and report all possible security threats, to remain committed to working
in a secure and safe manner, and to be prepared to respond to
emergencies safely and effectively.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/AVNT August IR Presentation w NonGAAP Recs%5B40%5D.pdf
When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results.
Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
2023E (%)
27
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89
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78
75
90
81
76
72
68
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Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
MULTIPLE EXPANSION
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and closing share price of $37.07.
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/sites/default/files/2024-01/AVNT January IR Presentation_w Non-Gaap Recs.pdf
When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results.
Continue fostering our Great Place
to Work® culture
Strategic Objectives
Long Term
Growth
Rates
Growth Drivers
$340
$455
$790
$1,120
$51 $84
$212
$650
$108 $113
$231 $230
$265
$358
$726 $730
8-12% 8-10% 8-10% 5%
Sustainable Solutions Composites Healthcare Asia/Emerging Regions
Profitable Growth Great Place to Work
5.4%
10.9%
2006 2014 2023E
EBITDA Margins
$0.14
$1.93
2006 2014 2023E
TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
Industry Sustainability Standards
ESG Ratings Performance
1
3
5
87th
94th
percentile
5
Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company.
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.