https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE
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CUSTOM
FORMULATION
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$310
205
140
80
75
45
40
20
$915M2021 Sales
*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
Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
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S E CO N D Q UART E R 2022
RE S U LT S
$122
$134
$0.87
$0.98
Q2 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY)
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Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$1,235
$1,302
+ 5%
Adjusted EPS
+ 10% + 13%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
Q2 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
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CAI
$624
$649
SEM Distribution
$86
$94
+ 4% + 9%
$404
$443
$24
$27
+ 10% + 13%
$241 $244
$37 $37
+ 1% Flat
(+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 6% excluding FX) (+ 3% excluding FX)
Q2 2021 $1,235 $122
Sustainable Solutions 17 7% 7
Healthcare 23 14% 5
Composites (ex Outdoor High Performance) 10 20% 4
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5 3% 1
Other 69 11% 5
Sub-total $1,359 10% $144
Outdoor High Performance Impact (9) (5)
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (48) (7)
Q2 2022 $1,302 5% $134
Q2 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
(TOTAL COMPANY)
10
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
EBITDA
Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE
11
Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q2 2021 $ 159
Demand (29)
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 87
Inflation (58)
SEM:
Price / Mix 36
Inflation (24)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 45
Inflation (41)
Net Price Benefit 45
Wage Inflation and Overtime (7)
Other Supply Chain Costs (2)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4
FX (7)
Q2 2022 $ 170
China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (14)
Outdoor High Performance (5)
Transportation (5)
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Q2 '21 Adjusted EPS 0.87$
Color, Additives and Inks 0.11
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.01
Distribution 0.03
Corporate Costs 0.01
F/X (0.05)
Segment OI 0.11$
Interest Expense 0.03
Tax Rate (0.03)
Q2 '22 Adjusted EPS 0.98$
Q2 EPS BRIDGE
Key Updates
• Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Emphasized commitment to U.N.
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
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ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS
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16th
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
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(as of 6/30/22)
2022 O U T LO O K
$429
$490
$3.05
$3.50
FY 2022 GUIDANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY: CURRENT PORTFOLIO)
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Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$4,819
$5,100
+ 6%
Adjusted EPS
+ 14% + 15%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX)
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CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
($ 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
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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
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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.
D ISTR IBU TIO N )
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END-MARKET FOCUS FOR
NEW INNOVATION
Semiconductors Robotics Healthcare
Interconnected disruptive markets with massive innovation needs
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APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
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
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• Significant raw material price inflation and
tight inventory continued in Q2 2022,
although at a slightly lesser rate compared
to the prior quarter
o For Q2 2022, the average cost of key
hydrocarbon based materials was up 15%,
roughly the same as the average cost of non-
hydrocarbon based materials
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Avient_RY 2023 CDP Verification Opinion Declaration.pdf
Level of Assurance and Qualifications:
• Limited
• This verification used a materiality threshold of ±5% for aggregate errors in sampled data for each of the
above indicators
GHG Verification Methodology:
Evidence-gathering procedures included, but were not limited to:
• Interviews with relevant personnel of Avient and their consultant;
• Review of documentary evidence produced by Avient;
• Review of Avient data and information systems and methodology for collection, aggregation, analysis and
review of information used to determine GHG emissions; and
• Audit of sample of data used by Avient to determine GHG emissions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make
on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Deliver cumulative annual revenue
growth from sustainable solutions
portfolio of 8-12%
Assess top 90% of supplier spend for alignment
with Avient Sustainability objectives.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
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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
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2021 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
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• 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
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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/2020-08/colormatrix-optica-toner-dispersions-tech-bulletin-a4.pdf
It is usual to take samples for QC analysis from
both the preparation and feed tank vessels to
ascertain correct dilution strength and dispersion
quality on a regular basis.
Sample extraction ports.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock
A sampling of standard laminate and barstock materials are listed in the table below, and customized versions are also available.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PDI_Healthcare_Brochure_2011_0.pdf
Equipment Benefi t
Scanning Electron Microscopy with
Energy Dispersive X-ray System
Capability to look at material and property defects at the most detailed level
with magnifi cation up to 800,000x
Digital Optical Microscope Ability to non-destructively capture fully-focused images with a
depth-of-fi eld 20x larger than conventional microscopes
Microwave Sample Digestion System Aids in sample preparation for heavy metal analysis
Mechanical Spectrometer Estimates how a medical device will structurally perform when subjected to
the load within a human body
Differential Scanning Calorimeter Analyzes the transition temperatures of materials and also determines the
purity of the materials to predict likelihood of defects
Chromatography Accessories Facilitates compositional analysis of materials and devices as well as the
ability to analyze extractables
Copyright © 2011, Polymer Diagnostics Inc.
Equipment Benefi t
Scanning Electron Microscopy with
Energy Dispersive X-ray System
Capability to look at material and property defects at the most detailed level
with magnifi cation up to 800,000x
Digital Optical Microscope Ability to non-destructively capture fully-focused images with a
depth-of-fi eld 20x larger than conventional microscopes
Microwave Sample Digestion System Aids in sample preparation for heavy metal analysis
Mechanical Spectrometer Estimates how a medical device will structurally perform when subjected to
the load within a human body
Differential Scanning Calorimeter Analyzes the transition temperatures of materials and also determines the
purity of the materials to predict likelihood of defects
Chromatography Accessories Facilitates compositional analysis of materials and devices as well as the
ability to analyze extractables
Copyright © 2011, Polymer Diagnostics Inc.
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Any times or dates for delivery
communicated by Seller (including those
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Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
M A R C H 2 0 1 8
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
• The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain
relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such
businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
• Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the
availability and cost of credit in the future;
• Our ability to achieve new business gains;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we
conduct business;
• Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated
with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to
working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks;
• Our ability to continue to pay regular cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in
interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Press Release%5B43%5D.pdf
Avient will share further information regarding second quarter results and full-year guidance
during its previously scheduled webcast at 8:00 a.m.
https://www.avient.com/sustainability
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Webcast Details
Avient will host a webcast on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
You are advised to consult any further
disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we
provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo
Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations
Avient Corporation
+1 440-930-1921
giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com
Media Contact:
Kyle G.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Earnings Press Release_0.pdf
Beggs continued, “On a full-year basis, we remain optimistic about demand conditions
improving while remaining mindful of a strengthening U.S. dollar, persistent macro inflation and
a higher for longer interest rate environment.
Avient will provide additional details on its 2024 first quarter and 2024 outlook during its
webcast scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
Webcast Details
Avient will host a webcast on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.