https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=6598
Molded parts can shrink after they come out of the mold as the polymer cools.
Other keys to molding electrically conductive compounds are slow injection speeds and low back pressure (e.g., 50 psi).1 Use 50 percent to 75 percent of the injection pressure for the pack and hold pressure.
Stainless steel doesn’t oxidize like aluminum and doesn’t require texturing or polishing after cutting or die-casting, which ultimately shortens production time.
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V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
PolyOne Corporation 5
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 7
76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation 8
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
SEGMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
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C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 18
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
16.0%
18.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
PolyOne Corporation 19
32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 20
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
20%
19%
Electrical &
13%
Building &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$78
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.5%
28%
48%
22%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
15%Appliance
Electrical &
1%
Mexico
77%
Latin
America
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
16.0%
0
100
PolyOne Corporation 23
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
PolyOne Corporation 24
23% Healthcare
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
6.3%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin
2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth
on polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products
stand up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market
needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
High flame retardancy to
meet strict UL standards
Greater processing and
design flexibility
Specialized additives
provide long term color
stability
Diffusive lens materials
improve light dispersion
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows:
2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 2017
Net income from continuing operations attributable
to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 166.4 $ 173.5
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — —
Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 23.8 32.9
Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (15.9) (24.8)
Adjusted net income from continuing operations
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 174.3 $ 181.6
Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 82.1
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.06 $ 2.21
* Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation
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Total expected cost synergy estimates increased from $60 million to $75
million, and the rate of capture has also accelerated.
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 74.2 $ 0.81 $ 6.4 $ 0.08
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) (26.7) (0.29) 19.9 0.26
Adjusted net income / EPS - excluding special items $ 47.5 $ 0.52 $ 26.3 $ 0.34
(1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 1.46 $ 75.5 $ 0.97
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 24.8 0.27 55.8 0.72
Adjusted net income / EPS - excluding special items $ 156.8 1.73 $ 131.3 1.69
(1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
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Attachment 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
Sales $ 997.0 $ 658.6 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7
Cost of sales 744.1 505.3 2,457.8 2,205.5
Gross margin 252.9 153.3 784.3 657.2
Selling and administrative expense 187.9 132.8 595.0 500.4
Operating income 65.0 20.5 189.3 156.8
Interest expense, net (19.3) (11.9) (74.6) (59.5)
Other income, net 11.7 10.7 24.3 12.1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 57.4 19.3 139.0 109.4
Income tax benefit (expense) 17.3 (12.9) (5.2) (33.7)
Net income from continuing operations 74.7 6.4 133.8 75.7
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 0.1 458.9 (0.4) 513.1
Net income 74.8 465.3 133.4 588.8
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.5) — (1.8) (0.2)
Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 74.3 $ 465.3 $ 131.6 $ 588.6
Earnings per share attributable to Avient common shareholders - Basic:
Continuing operations $ 0.81 $ 0.08 $ 1.47 $ 0.98
Discontinued operations — 5.97 (0.01) 6.64
Total $ 0.81 $ 6.05 $ 1.46 $ 7.62
Earnings per share attributable to Avient common shareholders - Diluted:
Continuing operations $ 0.81 $ 0.08 $ 1.46 $ 0.97
Discontinued operations — 5.92 (0.01) 6.61
Total $ 0.81 $ 6.00 $ 1.45 $ 7.58
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock $ 0.2125 $ 0.2025 $ 0.8200 $ 0.7875
Weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per common share:
Basic 91.4 76.9 90.1 77.2
Diluted 92.1 77.5 90.6 77.7
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Attachment 3
Summary of Special Items (Unaudited)
Special items (1)
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
Cost of sales:
Restructuring costs, including accelerated depreciation $ (1.8) $ — $ (4.3) $ 0.3
Environmental remediation costs (1.1) 0.3 (20.4) (10.1)
Reimbursement of previously incurred environmental costs — 0.5 8.7 4.5
Inventory fair market value step-up expense 1.2 — (9.3) (2.0)
Impact on cost of sales (1.7) 0.8 (25.3) (7.3)
Selling and administrative expense:
Restructuring, legal and other (13.0) (4.4) (22.5) (18.6)
Acquisition earn-out adjustments 1.5 (15.7) (1.0) (36.4)
Acquisition related costs (1.4) (5.3) (24.9) (9.4)
Impact on selling and administrative expense (12.9) (25.4) (48.4) (64.4)
Impact on operating income (14.6) (24.6) (73.7) (71.7)
Costs related to committed financing in interest expense, net — — (10.1) —
Other income, net 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.5
Pension settlement/curtailment gains and mark-to-market adjustment 10.3 9.5 17.2 9.5
Impact on income from continuing operations before income taxes (4.2) (15.0) (66.2) (61.7)
Income tax benefit (expense) on above special items (1.3) (0.4) 14.1 11.1
Tax adjustments(2) 32.2 (4.5) 27.3 (5.2)
Impact of special items on net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient Shareholders $ 26.7 $ (19.9) $ (24.8) $ (55.8)
Diluted earnings per common share impact of special items on net income
from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 0.29 $ (0.26) $ (0.27) $ (0.72)
Weighted average shares used to compute adjusted earnings per share:
Diluted 92.1 77.5 90.6 77.7
(1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt
extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel
reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; settlement gains or losses and mark-to-
market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental
remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and
losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or
disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the
commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such
laws or provisions affecting reported results
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings
per Share:
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
2019 2020 2019
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 6.4 $ 132.0 $ 75.5
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 19.9 24.8 55.8
Adjusted net income from continuing operations
excluding special items 26.3 156.8 131.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments to net income
from continuing operations(2) 1.6 20.7 30.4
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing
operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 27.9 $ 177.5 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.5 90.6 77.7
Pro forma impact to diluted shares from January
2020 equity offering 15.3 1.5 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.8 92.1 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro
forma for Clariant MB acquisition $ 0.30 $ 1.93 $ 1.74
(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
December 31, 2020
Sales $ 3,242.1
Clariant MB pro forma adjustment to sales(2) 540.4
Pro forma sales $ 3,782.5
(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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75.
Name Age Position
Robert M.
At the
Company's discretion, interest is based upon (i) a margin rate of 75 basis points plus a Prime Rate, subject to a
floor of 175 basis points.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/what-s-difference-fillers-reinforcements?ind[]=21508
Molded parts can shrink after they come out of the mold as the polymer cools.
Other keys to molding electrically conductive compounds are slow injection speeds and low back pressure (e.g., 50 psi).1 Use 50 percent to 75 percent of the injection pressure for the pack and hold pressure.
Stainless steel doesn’t oxidize like aluminum and doesn’t require texturing or polishing after cutting or die-casting, which ultimately shortens production time.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
Processing Guidelines
Base Resin PA6
Barrel Temperatures °F °C
Rear Zone 440–470 227–243
Center Zone 450–480 232–249
Front Zone 460–490 238–254
Nozzle 470–500 243–260
Melt Temperature 470–500 243–260
Mold Temperature 120–180 49–82
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–75% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 0.5 in/s–3 in/s 13 mm/s–76 mm/s
Back Pressure 50–100 psi 3.4–6.9 Bar
Screw Speed 30–70 rpm
Cushion 0.25 in 6.35 mm
Drying Parameters 2–4 Hours @ 180°F 2–4 Hours @ 82°C
Moisture % Allowable 0.08–0.18%*
Screw Type General Purpose Screw
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1– 2.5:1
Screw L/D 20:1
Non-return Check Valve Free Flow Check Ring
Nozzle Type Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 2–3 Tons/in²
Barrel Capacity 30-80% of barrel should be used
* Avient suggests measuring moisture using a Karl Fischer method or Vapor Pro® moisture analyzer that titrates only for moisture.
Gate thickness should be 50–75% of wall thickness
3.
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EDWARDS DESIGN
& FABRICATION
M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y
B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S
• Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military
assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers
• Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without
heavy equipment
• Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field
• Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance,
additional protection by layering panels
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
improved portability over concrete or
sandbags
• Enabled easy installation with common
carpentry tools
• Customized color formulations to meet
needed camouflage without painting
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite
Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Ag & Construction Structural Components
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Ag & Construction Structural Components