https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
The heaters should demand power 25% to 50% of the time.
Typical screw speeds range from
50 rpm to 150 rpm.
Normal settings
for back pressure are 50–150 psi.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
We are Avient.
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BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH
Key Financial Data (1)
2021E Sales $4.3 billion
2021E EBITDA $560 million
2021E Free Cash Flow $275 million
88% of EBITDA from specialty applications
(1) As of April 30, 2021 webcast
Synergies
($ millions)
Three-Year
Estimate
Administrative $ 20
Sourcing 30
Operational 25
Total Synergies $ 75
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CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES
• On-track to realize $45 million of expected
synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of
$35 million
• Relentless focus on guiding principles for
acquisition integration: safety first, employee
collaboration and exceeding customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million
by 2025 are not part of these estimates and
represent additional growth over the long term
8
• Barrier technology
• Functional additives
• Processing aids
• Flame retardants
• Light-weighting
additives
Complementary
Technologies
• Clariant’s approved
formulations and
certified facilities
• Legacy PolyOne’s
leading share in
distribution channels
Healthcare
Solutions
• Clariant’s position
in SE Asia,
Latin America,
Germany & Italy
• Legacy PolyOne’s
position in U.S.,
Canada and China
Regional
Strengths
• Solutions with Avient’s
engineered materials
customers
• Avient’s distribution
channels
Segment
Cross-selling
COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND
CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES
Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025
The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.
We estimate in excess of $50 million dollars of new application sales by 2025, exclusively generated from the joining of our portfolios and technology teams.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
Median: 84% Median: 78%
HIGH FREE CASH FLOW
CONVERSION
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
87
89 87 86
83 81
76
88 85 83 82 81 80 78 78 78 76
72 71 69
50
18
en
t
Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA
Our current valuation with updated
guidance implies an EBITDA multiple
that is below specialty formulator
peers and the majority of our
chemical peers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
DISCLAIMER
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Welcome
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
INTRODUCTION
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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WE ARE A FORMULATOR
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
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WE ARE INNOVATORS
2,500+
ACTIVE PATENT
FILINGS WORLDWIDE
1,100+
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
>85% Stage-gate technology projects
enable sustainable solutions
INDIA INNOVATION CENTER
33%
2022 VITALITY
INDEX
140+
MATERIAL SCIENCE
PhD ASSOCIATES
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3% 3%
5%
Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
CAPEX / Revenue
2023E
Global footprint enables greater flexibility to exceed
needs of customers and deliver localized technical
and formulation expertise
9
36
24
Manufacturing Locations by Region
WE ARE ASSET LIGHT
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA
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Asset-light flexibility
enables more nimble
manufacturing capabilities
and lower overhead
Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to working
capital improvement
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
80% 80%
81%
84%
83%
79%
50%
70%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023E
150
200
250
300
350
400
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Fl
ow
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C
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Fl
ow
FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion %
2 Recent Divestitures - Combined $1.7B in Proceeds
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION
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Combined $3.6B Investment in Acquisitions Since 2016
Color Business
Distribution
2016 2022
PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION
46%
87%
0%
20%
2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
%
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f A
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us
te
d
EB
IT
DA
Commodity JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Businesses
Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications
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END MARKET TRANSFORMATION
Defense
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8%
23%
4%
2006 2023E
Other
Industri
es
22%
56%
14%
43%
9%
2006 2023E
Reduced Exposure to Cyclical End Markets End Market Diversification
Transportation
Building &
Construction
57%
Defense
IMPROVING PROFITABILITY AND EXPANDING MARGINS
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Adj.
Colgate-Palmolive, March 2021
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12% CAGR
RECYCLED PLASTICS DEMAND GROWING DOUBLE DIGITS
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Sources: McKinsey, Standard & Poor’s 2022
• Recycled plastics demand is expected to
grow at a 12% CAGR through 2030
• Demand is constrained by availability of
recycled content and will need investments
in both mechanical and chemical processes
• As recycled content becomes more
available, it is expected to make up 30% of
all plastics demand by 2040
Recycled
Virgin
Growing Demand for Recycled Content
3% CAGR
MAKING CARBON EMISSIONS COMMITMENTS
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100% renewable
energy consumption
50% reduction in
product carbon
footprint by 2030
Reduce absolute
emissions by 25%
before 2030, net zero
Net zero carbon
emissions by 2050
Achieve carbon neutrality
globally by 2050
Achieve net zero
greenhouse gas emissions
across enterprise
Reduce carbon
emissions by 75%
by 2030
Achieve net zero
emissions by 2040
Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 0.5M tons by
2025; net zero by 2050
Reach net zero
greenhouse gas
emissions by 2040
Achieve zero emissions
across global operations
by 2040
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STAKEHOLDERS’ GROWING INFLUENCE
Source: Deloitte 2022
Regulators
& government
77%
Board members
& management
Consumers & clients
NGOs
72%
Shareholders
& investors
71%
Competitors
& peers
Employees
Percent of Companies Feeling Pressure From…
Lenders
GOVERNMENT INFLUENCE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
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Reduction in carbon emissions per unit
of GDP from China by 2030
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT MATERIALS
25X
Increase in offshore wind energy
capacity in the E.U. by 2030
INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS
Fuel efficiency increase in
2026 model year vehicles to
achieve 49 MPG
90%
Replacement of fossil-based
plastics with bio-based polymers
(Biden Administration)
LIGHTWEIGHTING SOLUTIONS BIOPOLYMERS
$42B
Investment in U.S. infrastructure
requiring 100% of fiber optic cable to
be U.S.
CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy
>50% Improvement
REDUCE – TAKEAWAY
Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
45%
Other
Applications
2022PF
$310M
38
46
CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Preserve
Woon Keat Moh
Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks –
Americas and Asia
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PRESERVE
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• Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to
mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or
food spoilage
• Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials
requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of
neat resins
• Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in
healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory
requirements
• Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances
(NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications
• Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments
in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources &
human life
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Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn
Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants
• Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce
waste creation
• Conserves water and energy
LESS WATER
PROTECTIVE DENIM
Dyneema® Workwear Solutions
• Improves tear resistance 50-100%
• More protective than competitive alternatives
• Enables the amount of protective fiber to be
reduced without sacrificing performance
600%
IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $49M
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Low Cure Textile Inks
Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks
• Decreases energy consumption
• Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects
SAVES ENERGY
Clothing & Textiles
2022 Revenue: $40M
BIO-BASED
FORMULATIONS
Water Based Textile Inks
Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Non-formaldehyde solutions available
• Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time
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Mosquito Netting
Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives
• Helps control malaria
• Protects consistently using a controlled
release of insecticide
• Expands access to healthcare
breakthroughs to global communities
ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES
200 Million
Antimicrobial Protection
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
• Reduces microbial / mold growth
• Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration
• Excellent comfort and wearability
• Chemical resistance - will not discolor
or degrade
REDUCES MICROBES
2022 Revenue: $5M
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Cut-Resistant Gloves
Dyneema® Solutions
• Incorporates bio-based materials
• Reduces carbon emissions
• Excellent wearability / comfort
WORK INJURIES
REDUCES
Rescue Rope
Dyneema® Solutions
• Superior strength-to-weight ratio
• High break load
• Extraordinary reliability
SAVES LIVES
2022 Revenue: $106M
Body Armor
Dyneema® Protective Solutions
• Exceptional trauma protection
• Excellent wearability
LIGHTER
THAN ARAMID FIBER
35%
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BIO-DERIVED
Pharmaceutical Tubing
Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations
NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials
• Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials
with healthcare device manufacturers
• Eliminates vulcanization processes
Medical
2022 Revenue: $40M
NON-PHTHALATE
Respiratory Conduit
Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated
Tubing Formulations
• Non-Phthalate
• ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant
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UP TO
BIO-BASED CARRIER
Medical Devices
Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants
• Minimizes risk through pre-testing
• Provides vital regulatory compliance
• Minimizes global supply chain risk with
validated backup supply
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
and Auto Injectors
Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions
• Impact performance
• Chemical resistance
ENABLES HOME CARE
Medical
2022 Revenue: $16M
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Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing
Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components
• Reduction in weight & energy usage
• Thermal and abrasion resistant
• Extends product life
ENABLES CONNECTIVITY
Cable Micromodules
ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations
• Non-halogen
• Low smoke and toxicity
SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Base Station Components
Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations
• Low density – lighter weight
• Low warpage & thermal conductivity
EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE
Antenna Components
PREPERM™ Low Loss
Dielectric Formulations
• Replaces costly ceramics
• Consistent and efficient antenna performance
ENHANCES
PERFORMANCE
5G Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $39M
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“Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in
eco-friendly screen printing inks.”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-may-2021-w-non-gaap-recs.pdf
We are Avient.
6
BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH
Key Financial Data (1)
2021E Sales $4.3 billion
2021E EBITDA $560 million
2021E Free Cash Flow $275 million
88% of EBITDA from specialty applications
(1) As of April 30, 2021 webcast
Synergies
($ millions)
Three-Year
Estimate
Administrative $ 20
Sourcing 30
Operational 25
Total Synergies $ 75
7
CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES
• On-track to realize $45 million of expected
synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of
$35 million
• Relentless focus on guiding principles for
acquisition integration: safety first, employee
collaboration and exceeding customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million
by 2025 are not part of these estimates and
represent additional growth over the long term
8
• Barrier technology
• Functional additives
• Processing aids
• Flame retardants
• Light-weighting
additives
Complementary
Technologies
• Clariant’s approved
formulations and
certified facilities
• Legacy PolyOne’s
leading share in
distribution channels
Healthcare
Solutions
• Clariant’s position
in SE Asia,
Latin America,
Germany & Italy
• Legacy PolyOne’s
position in U.S.,
Canada and China
Regional
Strengths
• Solutions with Avient’s
engineered materials
customers
• Avient’s distribution
channels
Segment
Cross-selling
COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND
CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES
Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025
The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.
We estimate in excess of $50 million dollars of new application sales by 2025, exclusively generated from the joining of our portfolios and technology teams.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
Median: 84% Median: 77%
HIGH FREE CASH FLOW
CONVERSION
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
87 89 87 86
82 81
76
88 87 84
82 81
78 77 77 77 76 73
70
69
50
19
Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA
Our current valuation with updated
guidance implies an EBITDA multiple
that is below specialty formulator
peers and the majority of our
chemical peers.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-design
> 50 Shore A
Hot tip gates are suitable for GLS TPEs, but they will leave some gate vestige (which can be as high as 50% to 75% of the gate diameter).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
The radius of an interior round
should be at least 50% of wall thickness (.50W).
It
should be 75% of wall thickness for a low shrink
material, and 50% of wall thickness for a high
shrink material.
Shot Size = 1.00 & Transfer Position
= .50, Increase both by .10 to set a
cushion of .10.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_5.pdf
Maipu, Chile 50.
Minority 50%
Gender
Female 25%
Male 75%
Race & Ethnicity
U.S.
Minority 25%
White 75%
Age
30–50 8%
Over 50 92%
Global Gender Diversity by Level—Female
Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 18%
Management 29%
Professionals 38%
Production Associates 9%
All Avient Associates 22%
* U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient 2023 Sustainability Report_6.pdf
Maipu, Chile 50.
Minority 50%
Gender
Female 25%
Male 75%
Race & Ethnicity
U.S.
Minority 25%
White 75%
Age
30–50 8%
Over 50 92%
Global Gender Diversity by Level—Female
Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 18%
Management 29%
Professionals 38%
Production Associates 9%
All Avient Associates 22%
* U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_6.pdf
Maipu, Chile 50.
Minority 50%
Gender
Female 25%
Male 75%
Race & Ethnicity
U.S.
Minority 25%
White 75%
Age
30–50 8%
Over 50 92%
Global Gender Diversity by Level—Female
Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 18%
Management 29%
Professionals 38%
Production Associates 9%
All Avient Associates 22%
* U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Responsible Care_14001 Global Cert_Avient_2024.pdf
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Kornkamp 50
22926 Ahrensburg,
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
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Poland
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