https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/AVNT November IR Presentation.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
5
87th
94th
percentile
Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company.
Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $500M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
2023E (%)
27
78
89
84 82 80 77
88
81
76
70 69
60
54
(6)
Av
ie
nt
PP
PM FM
C C
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
MULTIPLE EXPANSION
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $500M and closing share price of $31.18.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire Dyneema_0.pdf
Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include,
but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business;
the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation
process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other
third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the
Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the
proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business;
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; the effect
on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory
risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results
of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and
laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; information
systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents for Injection Molding Technical Bulletin.pdf
In some injection molding
machines, the injection rate can be adjusted by
means of a gas pressure accumulator.
INJECTION RATE
The mold cavity needs to be filled at high speed to
maintain a high pressure until the end-of-fill and
ensure that the dispersed gas bubbles create the
necessary expansion after the pressure drop at the
end of the injection process.
INJECTION PRESSURE
The injection pressure must be set high enough to
obtain a high injection rate (Figure 3).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation_For_Website_w_non-GAAP_5_6_1.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• 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;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Demand for our products and services;
• 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;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;and
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
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.
Q1 2023
(TOTAL COMPANY)
$846 $829
$134
$143
17.3%
(in millions)
$0.63
$0.76
Adjusted EPS
(in millions)
+ 7% + 21%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
6
- 2%
15.8%
+150 bps
Q1 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(COLORS, ADDITIVES & INKS)
$537
$515
$91
$97
18.8%
(in millions) (in millions)
+ 7%
7
- 4%
17.0%
+180 bps
• Year over year demand
continues to improve for the
segment but slowly due to
continued weakness in Europe
• Raw material deflation & cost
reduction actions primary drivers
of adjusted EBITDA growth and
margin expansion of +180 bps vs
Q1 2023
Q1 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS)
$310
$314
$64
$73
23.2%
(in millions) (in millions)
+ 14%
8
+ 1%
20.8%
+240 bps
• Sales growth in defense end
market offset by weaker
demand in telecommunications
end market
• Raw material deflation and
favorable mix impact from
defense sales primary drivers
of adjusted EBITDA growth and
margin expansion of +240 bps
vs Q1 2023
Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE
(TOTAL COMPANY)
9
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix (1)
Deflation 16
SEM:
Price / Mix 4
Deflation 7
Net Price Benefit 26
Wage/Other Inflation (9)
FX (2)
Q1 2024 $143
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q1 2023 $ 134
Demand (6)
• Positive net price benefit:
o Favorable raw material
deflation in both segments
• Wage and other inflation more than
offset cost reductions/synergies
2024 G U I DAN CE
FY 2024 GUIDANCE
Original Revised
Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million $510 to $535 million
Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65 $2.50 to $2.65
Interest Expense $105 to $110 million $105 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million ~$140 million
11
Q2 2024: Adjusted EPS of $0.71
CE O “ TO P O F MI N D”
FO CU S ARE AS
AREAS OF FOCUS
13
+7%
Drive Profitable Organic
Top-Line Growth with
Margin Expansion
Amplify Innovation Build Leadership & Talent
Pipeline
AP P E N DI X
16
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
36%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
7%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
7%
18
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
19
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION
52%
35%
20
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
21
BY END MARKET
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/2024-10/2024 AVNT Q3 Webcast Slides w appendix and non-GAAP.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• 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;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Demand for our products and services;
• 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;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
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.
FX +8.5%
FX -0.4%
Total Avient +8.1%
Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS SEGMENT
$487
$522
$89
$97
(in millions) (in millions)
7
+ 7%
(+8% excluding FX)
+ 9%
(+11% excluding FX)
18.3%
+40 bps *18.7%
*
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
• Sales growth driven by winning
new product specifications in
consumer & packaging, strong
underlying demand in healthcare
and improving demand in building
& construction
• Favorable mix and raw material
deflation contributed to EBITDA
margin expansion
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS SEGMENT
$268
$295
$51
$57
(in millions) (in millions)
8
• Sales growth driven by restocking
in healthcare & consumer end
markets and strong underlying
demand for composite
applications used in building &
construction, energy and defense
end markets
• Favorable mix contributed to
EBITDA margin expansion
+ 10%
(+10% excluding FX)
+ 12%
(+13% excluding FX)
19.0%
+40 bps *19.4%
*
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
2024 G U IDA N CE
FY 2024 GUIDANCE
Previous (Aug 6) Current
Adjusted EPS $2.55 to $2.70 $2.63 to $2.67
Adjusted EBITDA $515 to $540 million $525 to $530 million
Interest Expense $105 million $104 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures &
Investment in S/4 Hana
~$140 million ~$140 million
10
11
• Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 at
the NYSE, beginning at 10AM
• The focus will be to do a deep dive on the
Company’s strategy
• Registration and microsite will be available in
early November
2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
AP P EN D IX
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Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
36%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
7%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
7%
20
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
21
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
52%
35%
22
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
23
BY END MARKET
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/2020-03/PolyOne_Website-12.19.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• The time required to consummate the proposed acquisitions described in this presentation;
• The satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements for the proposed acquisitions;
• Any material adverse changes in the business of Clariant’s Color and Additive Masterbatch business;
• The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisitions;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisitions, including any expected synergies;
• Our ability to successfully integrate Clariant’s Color and Additive Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisitions,
including, without limitation, the acquisitions being accretive;
• 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;
• 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 plastics 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and
integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 7
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K
PolyOne Corporation 8
* Pro Forma for sale of DSS
Operating Income
% of Sales
2006 Q3 YTD
2019
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 9
10
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2018 2019E
$1.65
$1.51
Pro Forma for sale
of PP&S
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
PolyOne Corporation 10
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 11
• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 12
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
customers
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S
13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 14
Building & Construction
18%
8%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 15
8%
Building &
Construction
38%
Wire &
Cable
11%
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
7%
Transportation
18%
Building &
Construction
Wire &
Cable
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
Appliance
3%
Textiles
Transportation
13%
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
PolyOne Corporation 16
38% Europe
33%
Asia
19%
22%
Europe
Asia & Middle East
31%
1%
Color & Engineered
Materials
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
Net Sales by Geographic Region
31%
Europe
36%
Asia & Middle East
24%
3%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 17
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 18
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
11%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
PolyOne Corporation 19
2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEOPLE
PRODUCTS PLANET
PERFORMANCE
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Business
Synergies
New
2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010
2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5%
2019E CapEx $60 $85
% Sales 2.1% 2.1%
2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250
2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22
2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E
M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
PolyOne Corporation 20
(1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction
(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
PolyOne Corporation 21
46%
66%
0%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
s
te
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
PolyOne Corporation 22
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years
PolyOne Corporation 23
• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary
regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast
Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
Operational
30%
Administrative
30%
PolyOne Corporation 24
S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E
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At Close Year 1 Year 2
3.2x
3.5x
3.1x
2.6x
Pro Forma with Synergies
2019E PF
Two year leverage goal
(1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520Gabelli%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520Non-GAAP%252003%252020%25202014.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
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;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
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 in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Page 4
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly
double 2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
• 17 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Steve Newlin
Appointed,
Chairman, President
and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$38.38
March 7th, 2014
• 17 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
United
States
66%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
7%
PP&S
Specialty
53%
Distribution
27%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
Page 6
PolyOne
At A Glance
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 2013 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Mid single digit
revenue CAGR
Page 9
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation &
Mix Improvement
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
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14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help
Customers Win
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Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2013
($ millions)
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Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13
*TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2013
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2013
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment
•Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
•End market presence
•Geographic footprint
•Operating Margin
• Synergy opportunities
•Adjacent material solutions
•Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
• Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
•Manufacturing alignment Organic
Growth
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Acquisitions
Page 13
$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
• Repurchased ~5 million
shares in 2013
• 15 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
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;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
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 in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00
$0.28
$0.36
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted EPS
$51.8
$72.4
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
40%
$31.7
$55.3
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
Q3 '12 Q3 '13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
Q3 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 29% over
prior year
• Adjusted Operating Income
expanded 40% versus Q3 2012
• Specialty operating income up
74%
• Revenue increases 43% versus Q3
2012
29%
74%
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Significant Debt Maturities
Other Debt
Total Debt at 9/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13
$ 965
22
$ 987
323
$ 664
$ 323
308
$631
*TTM 9/30/2013
Cash Balance = $323M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased 3.8M
shares YTD in
2013
• 16.2 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
• Repurchased $45
million, par value,
of higher coupon
bonds YTD
Share/Bond
Repurchase
• Announced a
33% increase in
quarterly dividend
on Dec 2, 2013;
our third dividend
increase
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• North American
manufacturing
alignment
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Acquisitions
*TTM 9/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/AVNT M11 Investor Presentation_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• 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;
• The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Demand for our products and services;
• 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;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;
• Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
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.
For the same reasons, Avient is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
3
AVIENT OVERVIEW
2023 Financial ResultsCompany Overview Revenue By:
9,300
Employees
102
Manufacturing
Sites
20,000+
Customers
Innovating materials and
processing solutions to solve our
customers’ challenges while
enabling a sustainable world
Broad portfolio of technologies
with market leading positions
and flexibility to anticipate and
meet customer needs
Focus is on organic revenue
growth and margin expansion,
following our successful portfolio
transformation
$3.14B
Revenue
$2.36
Adjusted EPS
$502M
Adjusted EBITDA
16.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margins
$186M
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
U.S. &
Canada
64%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
Color
Additives
and Inks
41%
23%
19%
10% 5% 4%
Building &
Energy Telecom
Geography
Segment
Industry
2024 Financial Guidance
$525 to $530 million
Adjusted EBITDA
$2.63 to $2.67
Adjusted EPS
4
Industry Sustainability Standards
ESG Ratings Performance
1
4
87th
94th
percentile
Avient CDP Score:
A-
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
O CTO BE R 3 1 , 2024
W EB CAS T
P RE SE N TATI O N
6
Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
• 8.5% organic sales growth driven by broad-based
growth across all regions and most end markets in both
CAI and SEM segments
• Growth stemmed from gaining share, winning new
product specifications and restocking in certain end
markets
• Both segments expanded YoY EBITDA margins by 40
bps each
• Adjusted EPS of $0.65, an increase of 14% vs the
prior year
• Successfully refinanced $650M outstanding senior
notes due 2025; extending maturity to 2031
• Increased dividend 5% to $1.08 on an annualized
basis; 14th consecutive increase
Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520KeyBanc%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252010%25202013.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
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;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
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 in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
EPS: $1.00
$0.54
$0.68
$0.30
$0.45
$0.60
$0.75
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted EPS
$101.0
$132.6
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
H1'12 H1'13
Adjusted Operating Income
(millions)
+31%
$68.8
$97.7
$50.0
$75.0
$100.0
H1'12 H1'13
Specialty Operating Income
(millions)
First Half 2013 Financial Highlights
• Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior
year first half
• Operating Income expanded 31%
versus first half 2012
• Specialty operating income up 42%
• Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12
• Portfolio transformation activities
Completed acquisition of Spartech
Divested non-core Resin business
+26%
+42%
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• Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010
Other Debt 21
• Total Debt at 6/30/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted)
$392
310
$702
$1,031
392
$639
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of June 30, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13
Cash Balance = $392M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
• Repurchased
~3.0M shares
YTD in 2013
• 17 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
• North American
manufacturing alignment
Acquisitions
*TTM 6/30/2013
Use of Cash
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Why Invest In PolyOne?