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Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication
of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine
suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
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Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/LFT Brackets Application Bulletin.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
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ENERGY MOVES
FROM LAND
TO WATER
CASE STUDY: PHOTOVOLTAIC FLOATING POWER STATION
Challe
nge Accepted.
FLOATING SOLAR POWER STATIONS GET WEATHERING
PROTECTION FROM ANTI-UV COLOR CONCENTRATE
To learn more, contact Avient
at +86-21-28981188.
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SEMICONDUCTOR
PACKAGING OEM
S P E C I A L T Y , S T A T I C
D I S S I P A T I V E P A C K A G I N G
• Provide protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and environmental
variations
• Ensure highly specialized, clean manufacturing conditions
• Deliver stringent quality control of ionic and metal contamination
• Maintain availability of raw materials across a global supply chain
• Ability to translate production globally
• Protected critical electronics from ESD while providing
an environmental barrier
• Adhered to strict quality and cleanliness controls from
raw material handling through production to help
maintain high-purity standards, such as ultra-clean
feeders, deionized water, and specific HVAC systems,
supporting quality initiatives, including PCS reviews,
eCoA, and HA assessments
• Exceeded customer expectations for controlling ionic
and metal contamination down to parts per billion (PPB)
• Offered global capabilities with local support and material
supply to meet growing semiconductor industry needs
Stat-Tech Static Dissipative Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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
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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
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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
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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
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$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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Key Features
• Choose from single twisted fibers or cords
• Properly tensioned and torque balanced
• Twist level optimization for strength or flex
fatigue resistance
• 50 – 300,000 denier range capability
• Hybrid products also available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE
FOR TWISTING
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Carbon Fiber
• Technora®
• PET Polyester
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
ADDED BY TWISTING
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
TWISTING FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
Overview
FIBER-LINE® has the ability to custom twist an endless amount of
different twist levels on a variety of high performance synthetic fibers.
No freedom from any patents or other industrial or intellectual property rights is granted or to be inferred.
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AVNT-2021.06.30-News Release
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Avient Announces Registration Details for December 9th Investor Day
CLEVELAND – November 3, 2021 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of
specialized and sustainable material solutions, will host an Investor Day for investment
professionals on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the New York
Marriott Marquis hotel.
Investor Day participants will hear presentations from Mr.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/SG Liner for Pipe Replacement - Case Study.pdf
Utilizing existing pipe systems enables the transition
from natural gas to hydrogen delivery quickly and
economically.
This company designed an internal pipeline applicator
to reinforce the pipe from the inside to handle the new
pressure demands of hydrogen.