https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION
F I R S T Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 3 R E S U L T S
(NYSE: AVNT)
M A Y 3 , 2 0 2 3
D I S C L A I M E R
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
2023E(%)
32
79
87
83 81
76
73
90
79 77 76
73
69
60
22
A
vi
e
n
t
K
W
R
P
P
G
F
U
L
A
V
Y
R
P
M
F
M
C
C
E
H
X
L
A
S
H
E
C
L
H
U
N
E
M
N
S
C
L
M U LT I P L E E X PA N S I O N
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.51.
Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.
33
EV / 2023E EBITDA
Historic Multiple
6.5
8.3
9.9
14.6
13.7
13.0
11.9
8.8
18.7
17.4
11.8
10.0 9.7
9.1
8.0 7.9
A
vi
e
n
t
(2
0
1
1
)
A
vi
e
n
t
(2
0
1
8
)
A
vi
e
n
t
(2
0
2
3
)
K
W
R
P
P
G
R
P
M
A
V
Y
F
U
L
E
C
L
H
X
L
F
M
C
A
S
H
S
C
L
C
E
E
M
N
H
U
N
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/2022-04/Edgetek LD - Eyewear-application snapshot.pdf
EYEWEAR BRAND
S U N G L A S S F R A M E S
• Can float on water
• Excellent surface with low flash
• Compatible with secondary painting process
• Formulated a 0.82g/cm³ density material for
lightweight performance that allowed the
frames to float on water even after painting
• Enabled excellent surface by addressing the
typical flashing edge problems
• Delivered a paintable material to support
brand identity and convey value
• Dedicated on-site support to ensure the
density performance during secondary
painting processing
Edgetek™ LD Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5737
MC-60191PP MOLY ORANGE
MC-61362PP ORANGE W/UV
MC-61436PE SUN ORANGE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Avient Investor Presentation - February 2025_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
EPS guidance
2025 financial guidance
▲ Further Fed rate cuts
▲ Chinese stimulus
▲ Economic recovery in Europe
▲ Continued strength in defense applications
for both military and local law enforcement
▼ Policy uncertainty and changes
▼ Persistent inflation impacting consumer spending /
slowdown of US economy
▼ Further deterioration of Europe economy
▼ FX volatility
M A C R O A S S U M P T I O N S I N F L U E N C I N G R A N G E
23Copyright © .
All Rights Reserved
2025
Avient 2024 sales
B U S I N E S S S E G M E N T S E N D M A R K E T S R E G I O N S
63%
37%
S E M
C A I
23%
20%
15%
10%
10%
8%
7%
4% 3%
Packaging
Telecom
Energy
Defense
Healthcare
Building &
construction
Transportation
Industrial
Consumer
41%
35%
18%
6%
US &
Canada
Latin America
Asia
Europe, Middle East
and Africa
24Copyright © .
All Rights Reserved
2025
Color, Additives & Inks
E N D M A R K E T S R E G I O N S
34%
21%
15%
11%
9%
8%
Packaging
Telecom 1%Energy 1%
Transportation
Industrial
Consumer
34%
37%
20%
9%
US & Canada
Latin America
Asia
Europe, Middle East
and Africa
Healthcare
Building &
Construction
25Copyright © .
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Presentation%5B70%5D.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 3 R E S U L T S
(NYSE: AVNT)
J U L Y 2 7 , 2 0 2 3
D I S C L A I M E R
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
expectations:
US & Canada
LATAM
EMEA
Asia
• Net price benefit remains greater
than wage and energy inflation
• Clariant synergies and reduced
administrative costs
Q2 2 023 SEQUENTI AL SAL ES BY REGI ON
Q 2 2 0 2 3 v s .
Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
2023E (%)
23
79
90
84 83
76
73
88
82
77
74 72
67
57
20
A
vi
e
n
t
K
W
R
P
P
G
F
U
L
A
V
Y
R
P
M
F
M
C
C
E
H
X
L
E
C
L
A
S
H
H
U
N
E
M
N
S
C
L
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
MULTI PL E EX PANSION
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and closing share price of $40.93.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Chain Extenders for rPET Fibers in Automotive - Application Snapshot.pdf
C A R C O M P O N E N T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
A C O U S T I C A N D T H E R M A L
M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S
• High rPET content without loss of tenacity
• High volume production
• Color options
• Offered a chain extender that supports
stable spinning and maintains fiber tenacity
to help achieve targeted rPET content
• Provided technical support for production
scale-up
• Proposed different color concentrates
suitable for application and polymer grade
Cesa™ Fiber Additives – chain extenders for
recycled polyester (rPET)
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/PCR Color Prediction Service Technology Snapshot 2022_Appliances.pdf
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N
R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S
• Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process
• Color prediction feasibility for new material grades
• Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation
• Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled
polystyrene
• Worked with the brand owner to test multiple
styrenic grades and understand the best fit across
colors and recycled resins
• Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for
the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS
• Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the
forthcoming 18 months
PCR Color Prediction Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Glucose Monitor Case Study Snapshot.pdf
C O N T I N U O U S G LU C O S E
M O N I TO R I N G O E M
C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R
• Provide color options that work within a limited existing
pigment set
• Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new
color formulations
• Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and
realize lower costs
• Offered color options that met desired
aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved
pigment set while creating a distinct color
difference from an existing device
• Provided support in achieving regulatory
approvals, resulting in significant cost and
time savings
• Compressed the timeline through on-site
color visualization, exploration, and
formulation of new colors
ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/ColorWorks Body Wash Case_Study_Snapshot.pdf
L E A D I N G C O N S U M E R
G O O D S C O M PA N Y
B O D Y W A S H C A P S
• Lend guidance in using color trending intelligence to
customize 20+ colors for product line rebranding
• Provide fast turnaround on new designs to improve speed
to market
• Navigate development efforts with external design firms and
label manufacturers to ensure visual consistency and brand
identity
• Receive technical support before and during processing
• Delivered over 20 approved custom colors
utilizing market and trend expertise
• Employed both virtual and onsite co-collaboration
sessions for quick turnaround on crucial color
decisions
• Worked with all necessary parties, including
design firms, manufacturers, and internal
engineering team to protect brand integrity
• Provided technical support and expertise to
converter
ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers –
West Chicago
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/AVNT Investor Day 2024 Presentation.pdf
All Rights Reserved
2024 16
Launch Growth Maturity Decline
T I M E
S
A
L
E
S
1.
2.
3.
1
2
3
Portfolio prioritization & building new trajectories of growth
Portfolio view
17Copyright © .
• New growth opportunities in prefabricated / modular construction
- driven by lightweighting, waste reduction, and energy efficiency
• Avient differentiation is with operational velocity, manufacturing capability
and added functionality with flame retardancy vital to this space
$20B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
A V I E N T T E C H N O L O G I E S , S O L U T I O N S
Ballistic-resistant
panels
Composite lumber
reinforcement
Functional panels
- interiors and exteriors
Fire-retardant
thermoplastic panels
Copyright © .
$8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
A V I E N T T E C H N O L O G I E S , S O L U T I O N S
Cross
arms
Turbine blade
stiffeners
Utility
poles
Insulator
rods
Copyright © .