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July 31, 2024
CLEVELAND – July 31, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialty and sustainable materials solutions and services, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest mold release additive for high-temperature polymers.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature
Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543
• Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out
• Repeat for a total of 72 hours
• Tensile properties recorded
*Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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3.34
3.84
3.63
1.96
2.21
0.99
3.43
3.86 3.93
1.76
3.49
2.01
3.26
3.66 3.74
1.45
1.06 0.989
2.98
3.99
3.41
1.41
1.07
0.88
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30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66
Ft
-lb
/in
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned
1.47
1.37 1.37
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
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1.4
1.6
Glass-Filled PKE Glass-Filled PA6 Glass-Filled PA66
g/
cm
3
Density of Polyketone vs Nylon
ASTM D792
LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON
30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison
Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C
SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON
ASTM D792
COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE*
Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and
Conditioned Materials
*3,000 hr weathering data available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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Edgetek™ PKE Glass-Filled Portfolio
Polyketone formulations with 20, 30, or 40%
short glass fiber reinforcement available in
natural or black
Complēt™ PKE Portfolio
Long fiber reinforced polyketone formulations
with 30, 40, or 50% fiber loading and available
in natural or black, and available in non-PFAS*
formulations to achieve a UL 94 V-0
flame rating at 1.5 mm
ET8900-0001 20GF NAT LGF30-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0002 30GF NAT LGF30-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0003 40GF NAT LGF40-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0004 20GF BLK LGF40-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0005 30GF BLK LGF50-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0006 40GF BLK LGF50-PKE 2020 BLK
FEATURED PRODUCTS
* Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without
intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
This processing method can also streamline
manufacturing steps, reduce shipping costs, and
increase productivity rates.
SIMULATION SUPPORT
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
• Onsite processing support
• Optimizing the LFT molding processes
• Troubleshooting
• Training
IN-HOUSE PROTOTYPING SUPPORT
• New program prototyping with press sizes
ranging from 50 to 550 tons
• R&D material trials
• 3D printed prototypes and tooling
DESIGN SUPPORT
• Critical understanding of application
requirements
• Industrial & structural/mechanical design
• Material validation & formulation
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/adventure-sports-brochure.pdf
What if you had more
design freedom when tackling your next big idea for
water sports by using advanced composite materials,
thus passing on a lighter, higher performing product to
the consumer?
What if you
could help them reach outdoor
nirvana with equipment that
performs better than ever?
Either way, they depend
on you for outdoor equipment that
helps them do what they love with
ease.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc?rtype[]=1164
Some TPEs may also have different shrink rates in the two directions.
Under some circumstances, too high shear rates may cause phase separation.
To prevent this, gate size and fill rate must be right.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
Some TPEs may also have different shrink rates in the two directions.
Under some circumstances, too high shear rates may cause phase separation.
To prevent this, gate size and fill rate must be right.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Avient Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results_1.pdf
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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;
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regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; 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; 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; any
material adverse changes in the Dyneema Business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other
objectives relating to the Dyneema Acquisition, and the possible sale of the Distribution business
segment; 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 and
any recessionary conditions.
Three Months Ended June 30,
2022 2021
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
Income from before income taxes $114.7 $ 3.4 $ 118.1 $ 89.8 $ 14.2 $ 104.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (30.0) — (30.0) (20.4) — (20.4)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (0.8) (0.8) — (3.4) (3.4)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 2.5 2.5 — 0.9 0.9
Income tax (expense) benefit $ (30.0) $ 1.7 $ (28.3) $ (20.4) $ (2.5) $ (22.9)
Effective Tax Rate(1) 26.1 % 23.9 % 22.7 % 22.0 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
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Six Months Ended June 30,
2022 2021
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
Income from before income taxes $225.8 $ 11.1 $ 236.9 $192.4 $ 16.6 $ 209.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (56.6) — (56.6) (43.3) — (43.3)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (2.8) (2.8) — (4.3) (4.3)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 4.0 4.0 — 2.0 2.0
Income tax (expense) benefit $ (56.6) $ 1.2 $ (55.4) $ (43.3) $ (2.3) $ (45.6)
Effective Tax Rate(1) 25.0 % 23.4 % 22.5 % 21.8 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended June
30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 93.6 $ 86.3 $ 188.1 $ 175.1
Specialty Engineered Materials 36.6 37.3 76.3 71.5
Distribution 27.1 23.7 51.3 47.7
Corporate and eliminations (27.8) (39.2) (57.6) (65.8)
Operating income $ 129.5 $ 108.1 $ 258.1 $ 228.5
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 1.4 $ 1.2 $ 0.8 $ 2.7
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.9 $ 25.3 $ 51.9 $ 52.6
Specialty Engineered Materials 7.7 8.1 15.5 15.9
Distribution 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4
Corporate and eliminations 2.7 0.2 6.5 2.0
Depreciation & Amortization $ 36.5 $ 33.8 $ 74.3 $ 70.9
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 119.5 $ 111.6 $ 240.0 $ 227.7
Specialty Engineered Materials 44.3 45.4 91.8 87.4
Distribution 27.3 23.9 51.7 48.1
Corporate and eliminations (25.1) (39.0) (51.1) (63.8)
Other income, net 1.4 1.2 $ 0.8 $ 2.7
EBITDA $ 167.4 $ 143.1 $ 333.2 $ 302.1
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Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended June
30,
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2022 2021 2022 2021
Net income – GAAP $ 84.7 $ 69.4 $ 169.2 $ 149.1
Income tax expense 30.0 20.4 56.6 43.3
Interest expense 16.2 19.5 33.1 38.8
Depreciation and amortization 36.5 33.8 74.3 70.9
EBITDA $ 167.4 $ 143.1 $ 333.2 $ 302.1
Special items, before tax 3.4 14.2 11.1 16.6
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (1.1) 1.4 (3.2) 0.8
Adjusted EBITDA $ 169.7 $ 158.7 $ 341.1 $ 319.5
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of
$ EPS
Net income attributable to Avient shareholders $ 68.8 $ 0.74
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 11.7 0.13
Adjusted net income / EPS - excluding special items 80.5 0.87
FX adjustment (4.9) (0.05)
Adjusted net income / EPS - excluding special items, adjusted for FX $ 75.6 $ 0.82
NEWS RELEASE
Attachment 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Philip Clark.pdf
Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization
where he served as Chief Technology Officer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Phil Clark Bio - 2024_0.pdf
Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization
where he served as Chief Technology Officer.