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So the designers met with the Avient automotive team in China to see what more could be done with the additives.
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A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com. 4 POLYONE CORPORATION About PolyOne Reach 7,000 associates | 77 facilities | $3.4 B 2015 revenue Global Presence 10,000 global customers | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia | Global sales, technical and manufacturing footprint Solutions 35,000+ polymer solutions | 12 innovation centers | Support for design through manufacturing 5 POLYONE CORPORATION What We Do Value Formulation Expertise Inputs Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers Driving customer value with specialty products & services Service InVisiOSM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First POLYONE CORPORATION 6 CAI 23% SEM 15% DSS 13% POD 29% PPS 20% 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion At a Glance United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion 2015 Operating Income: $322 Million CAI 38% SEM 23% DSS 4% POD 19% PPS 16% Adjusted Earnings Per Share 7 POLYONE CORPORATION Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation POLYONE CORPORATION 8 -$0.10 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Earnings Per Share $0.56 3Q -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin 2.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.7% 8.3% 6.9% 9.5% 9.9% 3Q 28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth 9 POLYONE CORPORATION 2006 2016 YTD 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % of Sales Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.2% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 0.6% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.6% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 60% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.6% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11.5% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period POLYONE CORPORATION 10 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $88 $322 2006 2015 Adjusted Operating Profit ($M) +266% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story 11 POLYONE CORPORATION Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential 12 POLYONE CORPORATION Globalization Specialization Commercial Excellence Operational Excellence Growth in urbanization Changing demographics Climate and resource challenges Increase of individual power Evolution and expansion of healthcare Strategic Growth Opportunities Four Pillar Strategy Global Megatrends Attractive Revenue & Margin Growth Opportunities 13 POLYONE CORPORATION Primary Industries Served 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion Electrical & Electronic 5% Building & Construction 12% Appliance 4% Industrial 14% Wire & Cable 9% Healthcare 11% Consumer 10% Packaging 13% Transportation 20% Focus End Markets 14 POLYONE CORPORATION Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 14 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare 15 POLYONE CORPORATION Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems 16 POLYONE CORPORATION PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives Target End Markets… Packaging 17 POLYONE CORPORATION Source: Outdoor Industry Association TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) 18 POLYONE CORPORATION Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 318,000 shares in Q3 2016 Repurchased 17.6 million shares since early 2013 9.7 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Increased annual dividend by 12.5% to $0.54 per share, representing the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth 19 POLYONE CORPORATION Returning Cash to Shareholders $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Annual Dividend Since 2011, we have returned nearly $800 million to shareholders $130 million returned through dividends $650 million returned through share repurchases $650M $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3'16 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) POLYONE CORPORATION 20 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance 21 POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights POLYONE CORPORATION 22 2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks Key Applications 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Packaging 31% Industrial 13% B & C 11% W & C 11% Transportation 9% Consumer 8% Textiles 8% Healtchare 6% Appliances 2% E & E 1% POLYONE CORPORATION 23 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 15.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Consumer 20% Transportation 19% E & E 16% W & C 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Appliances 3% B & C 3% United States 49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 24 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.3% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Transportation 33% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% B & C 9% Healthcare 7% Consumer 5% Appliances 3% United States 97% Canada 3% Key Applications http://www.google.com/url?
Investor Presentation - November 2016 IR Presentation - Q3 2016 - RW Baird.pdf PolyOne Investor �Presentation�3Q 2016 Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures About PolyOne What We Do At a Glance Slide Number 7 28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Strategic Growth Opportunities Primary Industries Served Slide Number 14 Slide Number 15 Slide Number 16 Slide Number 17 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Returning Cash to Shareholders Why Invest In PolyOne?
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A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com. 4 POLYONE CORPORATION About PolyOne Reach 7,000 associates | 77 facilities | $3.4 B 2015 revenue Global Presence 10,000 global customers | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia | Global sales, technical and manufacturing footprint Solutions 35,000+ polymer solutions | 12 innovation centers | Support for design through manufacturing 5 POLYONE CORPORATION What We Do Value Formulation Expertise Inputs Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers Driving customer value with specialty products & services Service InVisiOSM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First POLYONE CORPORATION 6 CAI 23% SEM 15% DSS 13% POD 29% PPS 20% 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion At a Glance United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion 2015 Operating Income: $322 Million CAI 38% SEM 23% DSS 4% POD 19% PPS 16% Adjusted Earnings Per Share 7 POLYONE CORPORATION Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation POLYONE CORPORATION 8 -$0.10 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Earnings Per Share $0.56 3Q -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin 2.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.7% 8.3% 6.9% 9.5% 9.9% 3Q 28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth 9 POLYONE CORPORATION 2006 2016 YTD 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % of Sales Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.2% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 0.6% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.6% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 60% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.6% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11.5% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period POLYONE CORPORATION 10 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $88 $322 2006 2015 Adjusted Operating Profit ($M) +266% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story 11 POLYONE CORPORATION Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential 12 POLYONE CORPORATION Globalization Specialization Commercial Excellence Operational Excellence Growth in urbanization Changing demographics Climate and resource challenges Increase of individual power Evolution and expansion of healthcare Strategic Growth Opportunities Four Pillar Strategy Global Megatrends Attractive Revenue & Margin Growth Opportunities 13 POLYONE CORPORATION Primary Industries Served 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion Electrical & Electronic 5% Building & Construction 12% Appliance 4% Industrial 14% Wire & Cable 9% Healthcare 11% Consumer 10% Packaging 13% Transportation 20% Focus End Markets 14 POLYONE CORPORATION Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 14 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare 15 POLYONE CORPORATION Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems 16 POLYONE CORPORATION PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives Target End Markets… Packaging 17 POLYONE CORPORATION Source: Outdoor Industry Association TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) 18 POLYONE CORPORATION Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 318,000 shares in Q3 2016 Repurchased 17.6 million shares since early 2013 9.7 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Increased annual dividend by 12.5% to $0.54 per share, representing the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth 19 POLYONE CORPORATION Returning Cash to Shareholders $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Annual Dividend Since 2011, we have returned nearly $800 million to shareholders $130 million returned through dividends $650 million returned through share repurchases $650M $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3'16 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) POLYONE CORPORATION 20 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance 21 POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights POLYONE CORPORATION 22 2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks Key Applications 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Packaging 31% Industrial 13% B & C 11% W & C 11% Transportation 9% Consumer 8% Textiles 8% Healtchare 6% Appliances 2% E & E 1% POLYONE CORPORATION 23 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 15.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Consumer 20% Transportation 19% E & E 16% W & C 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Appliances 3% B & C 3% United States 49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 24 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.3% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Transportation 33% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% B & C 9% Healthcare 7% Consumer 5% Appliances 3% United States 97% Canada 3% Key Applications http://www.google.com/url?
PolyOne Investor �Presentation�3Q 2016 Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures About PolyOne What We Do At a Glance Slide Number 7 28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Strategic Growth Opportunities Primary Industries Served Slide Number 14 Slide Number 15 Slide Number 16 Slide Number 17 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return Returning Cash to Shareholders Why Invest In PolyOne?
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SOLVING YOUR TOUGHEST CHALLENGES No matter what short- or long-term challenges you face— improving performance and design, shifting to electrification, reducing weight, lowering emissions, and more—Avient’s industry knowledge, proven expertise, and a comprehensive portfolio of specialized and sustainable materials can help you solve them.
DRIVING INNOVATION AND VALUE At Avient, we understand what you value and put our deep knowledge of polymers, formulations, and polymer processing to work for you.
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AEPW’s mission is to develop, deploy and bring to scale solutions that help end plastic waste and promote solutions for used plastics, including reuse, recovery and recycling plastic to keep it out of the environment.
It is a remarkable achievement that we are proud of, yet we are still enthusiastic about building upon. (1) Adjusted EPS reported in this proxy statement differs from what is reported under United States GAAP.
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Factor Median Peer Group Comparator 2019 Financials 2019 PolyOne Results PolyOne Peer Group for 2019 Compensation Decisions* Review of 2019 Named Executive Officer Compensation COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation 2019 Base Salary Weighting Base Salary Weighting Annual Incentive Weighting Long- Term Incentive COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 2019 Annual Incentive.
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This is what sustainability is truly all about.
The Base Rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the greater of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half percent, (ii) the prevailing LIBOR Rate plus one percent, and (iii) the prevailing Prime Rate.
The Base Rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the greater of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus one-half percent, (ii) the prevailing LIBOR Rate plus one percent, and (iii) the prevailing Prime Rate.
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The Board believes that risk management is not only understanding the risks we face and what steps management is taking to manage those risks, but also understanding what level of risk is appropriate for Avient overall.
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 64 PROXY STATEMENT 2023 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders WHAT WE PAY AND WHY: ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION Introduction.
To what extent a Named Executive Officer realizes value will depend on our stock price and continued employment.
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Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted.
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2023 2022 2023 2022 Sales $ 824.4 $ 891.0 $ 1,670.1 $ 1,783.2 Gross margin - GAAP 240.7 260.9 488.3 515.3 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) 14.2 (2.0) 22.2 3.8 Adjusted gross margin $ 254.9 $ 258.9 $ 510.5 $ 519.1 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 30.9 % 29.1 % 30.6 % 29.1 % Operating income - GAAP 62.3 100.1 119.4 202.3 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 21.8 1.8 48.9 8.6 Adjusted operating income $ 84.1 $ 101.9 $ 168.3 $ 210.9 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 10.2 % 11.4 % 10.1 % 11.8 % Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 22.3 $ 62.8 $ 43.6 $ 127.5 Income tax expense 10.4 22.7 18.1 42.7 Interest expense, net 29.4 16.2 58.2 33.1 Depreciation and amortization 47.6 36.5 98.1 74.3 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 109.7 $ 138.2 $ 218.0 $ 277.6 Special items, before tax 21.7 0.9 49.0 7.6 Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.1) (1.1) (1.9) (3.2) Adjusted EBITDA $ 131.3 $ 138.0 $ 265.1 $ 282.0 Adjusted EBITDA as a % of sales 15.9 % 15.5 % 15.9 % 15.8 % NEWS RELEASE Attachment 1
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Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of the company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2023 2022 2023 2022 Sales $ 753.7 $ 823.3 $ 2,423.8 $ 2,606.5 Gross margin - GAAP 195.3 195.4 683.6 710.7 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) 40.2 31.8 62.4 35.6 Adjusted gross margin $ 235.5 $ 227.2 $ 746.0 $ 746.3 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 31.2 % 27.7 % 30.8 % 28.6 % Operating income - GAAP 34.3 40.6 153.7 242.9 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 41.0 40.2 89.9 48.8 Adjusted operating income $ 75.3 $ 80.8 $ 243.6 $ 291.7 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 10.0 % 9.8 % 10.1 % 11.2 % Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 5.1 $ (27.8) $ 48.7 $ 99.7 Income tax (benefit) expense (0.1) (1.2) 18.0 41.5 Interest expense, net 30.3 37.3 88.5 70.4 Depreciation and amortization 46.4 39.8 144.5 113.7 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 81.7 $ 48.1 $ 299.7 $ 325.3 Special items, before tax 43.2 82.0 92.2 89.6 Interest expense included in special items (2.2) (10.0) (2.2) (10.0) Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (0.8) (1.9) (4.0) Adjusted EBITDA $ 122.7 $ 119.3 $ 387.8 $ 400.9 Adjusted EBITDA as a % of sales 16.3 % 14.5 % 16.0 % 15.4 % NEWS RELEASE Attachment 1
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Lowering energy usage and associated emissions often requires new weight-out strategies.