https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/grips-translation-outdoor-application-bulletin.pdf
Outdoor enthusiasts need gear that will stand up to the elements.
You need to add value for your customers while keeping your production costs down.
Customer Needs: How Avient TPEs Stack Up Overmolded TPE No Grip/ Molded-In Texture Premium Brand Image/Differentiation Excellent Poor Premium Selling Price Excellent Poor Premium Performance Excellent Poor Comfort/Ergonomics Excellent Poor Usability/Safety Excellent Fair Durability Good Good Processability Good Good Total Production Costs $$ $ Raw Material Costs $$ $ www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Laser Marking Additives Application Bulletin.pdf
It yields precise markings without the use of solvents or inks, or the need of any pre-treatment, making it a more environmentally friendly process.
Additives can also be used to increase laser marking speed and reduce the needed laser energy.
Avient is committed to the needs of our healthcare customers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-first-quarter-2021-news-release.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include 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; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; 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 achieve the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions; and 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.
Three Months Ended March 31, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2021 2020 Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5 Gross margin - GAAP 302.4 171.5 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) (2.2) 0.2 Adjusted Gross margin $ 300.2 $ 171.7 Adjusted Gross margin as a percent of sales 25.8 % 24.1 % Operating income - GAAP 120.4 52.8 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 2.4 9.7 Adjusted Operating income $ 122.8 $ 62.5 Adjusted Operating income as a percent of sales 10.6 % 8.8 % The table below reconciles pre-special income tax expense and the pre-special effective tax rate to their most comparable US GAAP figures.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0 $ 45.0 $ 9.6 $ 54.6 Income tax expense - GAAP (22.9) — (22.9) (11.9) — (11.9) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (0.9) (0.9) — (2.0) (2.0) Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 1.1 1.1 — 1.0 1.0 Income tax (expense) benefit $ (22.9) $ 0.2 $ (22.7) $ (11.9) $ (1.0) $ (12.9) Effective Tax Rate(1) 22.3 % 21.6 % 26.5 % 23.7 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 13 The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by incorporating the Clariant Masterbatch business in periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
Conversely, we continue to see destocking in healthcare and telecommunications as customers reduce inventory levels, and we expect weak demand in transportation and building & construction due to higher interest rates," said Jamie Beggs, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avient Corporation.
We anticipate demand strengthening as we progress through the year as destocking fully comes to an end, interest rates begin to abate and consumer sentiment improves.”
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; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520PolyOne%2520Distribution.pdf
Schuering Page 77 Appliance 5% Building & Construction 3% Wire & Cable 3% Electrical & Electronics 3% Consumer 21% Industrial 24% HealthCare 21% Transportation 17% 2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers At a Glance Distribution Packaging 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 Operating Income % of Sales ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 15.3% 18.4% 22.4% 30.0% 39.2% 48.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Target 6 – 7.5% Page 78 Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Distribution Value Proposition • North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added solutions to enhance customer profitability Transformation Highlights • Significant market share gains with key suppliers , > $5B Addressable Market • Significant market share gains with key suppliers � Proprietary PolyOne technology � Dow Corning • Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to non-cyclical businesses like healthcare • Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011 Page 79 Key Differentiators Distribution • Product offering � Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers • Sales and marketing capability • Customer service / logistics operations � Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance � Leading on-time delivery • Management team experience and stability • Lean Six Sigma � Solving our customers’ unmet needs Page 80 $102.8 $207.2 2006 2011 Healthcare Revenue • Strong market segmentation provides focused resourcing to accelerate growth • Expanding global reach meets Areas of Focus Distribution 2006 2011 $66.0 $182.4 2006 2011 National Accounts Revenue • Expanding global reach meets customers’ needs and creates competitive differentiation • Selling skills & product application knowledge to target executives & engineers ($ millions) Page 81 Critical Imperatives • Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth • Expand healthcare and key account revenues • Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and channel partnerships Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Distribution channel partnerships • Continue to improve working capital efficiency and superior cash flow generation 2015 Goal • 6 - 7.5% return on sales Page 82 Page 83
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Cesa WithStand Patient Mobility Case Study %281%29.pdf
Keeping color harmony was essential, but more importantly, the OEM needed to demonstrate antimicrobial effectiveness to validate performance claims.
After developing a deep understanding of the customer’s needs, Avient’s team quickly went to work to formulate a custom OnColor™ color and then added Cesa™ WithStand™ antimicrobial technology to make a single Smartbatch™ masterbatch that passed all of the product’s challenging requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Slip Product Selector Guide.pdf
CESA™ Slip Additives Lubrication PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Many polymer processing operations need lubrication to improve the process flow and/or part.
They act as plasticizers to improve the flow of the polymer through the process (extrusion, injection molding, extrusion blow molding, etc), reducing the heat and energy needed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/glasforms-improved-adhesion-product-bulletin.pdf
Manufacturers save time and labor by eliminating the need for peel ply or other surface preparation such as grinding or abrading, while achieving superior adhesion compared to these typical processes.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Improves bonding performance of epoxy adhesives in installation of pultruded parts • Eliminates need for surface preparation with abrasion or removal of peel ply layer prior to application of adhesives • Reduces overall system costs by saving time and labor on secondary processes • Enables replacement of mechanical fasteners with epoxy adhesives for improved fatigue performance and reduced weight • Simplifies manufacturing processes and reduces part complexity PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-conflict-minerals-policy-10.2020.pdf
As stated in our Code of Conduct, “we strive to create a world-class sustainable organization, by conducting business in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/industrial-springs-application-bulletin2020.pdf
Resin impregnated, continuous glass fibers are drawn through a curing die of a specific cross section, yielding consistent quality, dimensions and mechanical properties to provide more consistent spring rates than alternate materials.