https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202018%2520Proxy%2520Statement.PDF
The Lead Director acts as the key liaison between the independent Directors and Mr.
Key 2017 Company Performance Results.
Our practices and programs are directly linked to our key business objectives and are designed to create value for our shareholders.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
In 2024, we delivered both, in what was a positive year for Avient where we achieved year-over-year increases in our key performance metrics.
Key 2024 Company Performance Results and Return to Shareholders 2024 was an important year of change for Avient.
CD&A - Summary CD&A - Key Results (narrative) CD&A - PFP and Exec Comp CD&A - Exec Comp Philosopy CD&A - What we pay and Why 14.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202017%2520Proxy%2520Statement.PDF
The Lead Director acts as the key liaison between the independent Directors and Mr.
Key 2016 Company Perforff mance Results.
The chart below sets forff th key Company results over the previous calendar year (dollar amounts below are in millions, except per share amounts).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT MASTERBATCH Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.3 billion 2021E EBITDA $560 million 2021E Free Cash Flow $275 million 88% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of April 30, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 7 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $45 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.
SUSTAINABILITY • Most recent Sustainability report substantially expanded disclosure on key environmental and social topics. • Aligned with leading reporting frameworks – GRI, SASB, TCFD.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B investment in key initiatives. 2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 11 FUTURE GROWTH IN EXCESS OF GDP IS DRIVEN BY: Our company is positioned to sustainably grow at a rate that exceeds GDP.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/avnt-first-quarter-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
Operating Income $3,783 $4,100 2020PF 2021E Adjusted EPS (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,300 2020PF 2021E $308 $360 2020PF 2021E $308 $410 2020PF 2021E $1.93 $2.40 2020PF 2021E $1.93 $2.80 2020PF 2021E (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) (in millions) (in millions) 12 BALANCE SHEET • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x 2019PF 2020PF 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (1) (1) ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 560$ Free Cash Flow 275$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (800) Net Debt 1,060$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition SUSTAINABILITY • Most recent Sustainability report substantially expanded disclosure on key environmental and social topics. • Aligned with leading reporting frameworks – GRI, SASB, TCFD.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B investment in key initiatives. 2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 15 PEER COMPARISONS 16 $442 $457 $560 2019PF 2020PF 2021E $1.74 $1.93 $2.80 2019PF 2020PF 2021E FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH (TOTAL COMPANY) 17 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,300 2019PF 2020PF 2021E + 8% Adjusted EPS (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (1) (1) (in millions) (in millions) (1)(1) + 27% + 61% (1) (1) As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation.pdf
We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT COLOR Key Financial Data 2021 Sales $4.8 billion 2021 EBITDA $581 million 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications 2021 PE RF O RM AN CE $80 $85 2020 2021 $0.52 $0.58 2020 2021 Q4 2021 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 8 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $997 $1,202 2020 2021 + 21% Adjusted EPS + 6% + 12% (in millions) (in millions) $308 $429 2020PF 2021 $1.93 $3.05 2020PF 2021 FULL YEAR 2021 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 9 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $3,783 $4,819 2020PF 2021 + 27% Adjusted EPS + 39% + 58% (in millions) (in millions) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) (1) (1) FULL YEAR 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 10 CAI $2,043 $2,402 Sales ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $226 $303 Operating Income + 18% + 34% $1,110 $1,631 Sales $70 $93 Operating Income + 47% + 33% (1) $709 $919 Sales $94 $132 Operating Income + 30% + 40% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $3,783 $308 Sustainable Solutions 147 19% 60 Healthcare 143 28% 30 Composites 58 43% 29 Growth in Asia / LATAM 107 21% 26 Other 543 30% 58 Sub-total $4,781 26% $511 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (22) (12) Synergies 44 FX, Incentives, Other Employee Costs 60 (60) Full Year 2021 $4,819 27% $429 FULL YEAR 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME (TOTAL COMPANY) 11 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) Adjusted EBITDA 12 Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $ 457 Demand 135 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 158 Inflation (120) SEM: Price / Mix 84 Inflation (65) Distribution: Price / Mix 318 Inflation (304) Net Price Benefit 71 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (12) Synergies 44 Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (60) Full Year 2021 $ 581 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) • Demand impact driven by growth in key focus areas: sustainable solutions, healthcare, composites and growth in Asia / LATAM • Price increases more than offset raw material and supply chain impacts FULL YEAR 2021 EBITDA BRIDGE SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 13 CAI (1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business 15.3% 15.2% 16.2% 17.0% 2018 2019 2020 2021 14.8% 15.2% 17.6% 17.8% 2018 2019 2020 2021 (1) SEM • Record margins in 2021 despite unprecedented supply chain challenges • Continued portfolio transformation to high-growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Color synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drove growth and mix improvements • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • $54 million of synergies realized in 2021 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/investing-in-avient.pdf
We are Avient. 4 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT MASTERBATCH Key Data 2020 PF Sales (1) $3.7 billion 2020 PF EBITDA (1) $425 million ($500M w/synergies) Free Cash Flow $240 million (1) Estimated Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications U.S. & Canada 49% Europe 25% Asia 17% Latin America 9% SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY 5 GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 23% Packaging 21%Industrial 15% Wire & Cable 7% Building & Construction 6% Electrical & Electronics 4% END MARKET REVENUE Transportation 9% Healthcare 15% All data reflects 2020 estimate and Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. (1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,650M and $425M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,000M $310M $685M $115M $1,050M $65M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $425M$3,650M (1) Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company.
These sales not only yield value for our shareholders, but also for the planet through the eight key areas where our material science has the most impact.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/AVNT August IR Presentation w NonGAAP Recs%5B40%5D.pdf
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 3 AVIENT OVERVIEW OUR VISION: Creating specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world 2023 Financial GuidanceCompany Overview 2022 Pro Forma Revenue By: 9,700 Employees 104 Manufacturing Sites 20,000+ Customers Key Highlights Premier formulator of specialized and sustainable material solutions Asset-light business model, with flexibility to adapt to customer needs Best-in-class technology and service (140+ PhDs / 2,500+ patents) History of transformation through successful M&A while consistently returning cash to shareholders Poised for continued future growth in excess of GDP $3.3B Revenue $2.40 Adjusted EPS $525M Adjusted EBITDA 16.0% Adjusted EBITDA Margins $180M Free Cash Flow 3.0x Net Leverage Over $1B in share buybacks since 2011 Raised dividend for 12 consecutive years, a 16% CAGR since 2011 Geography Segment Industry U.S. & Canada EMEA Asia Latin America 64% 36% Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks 40% 37% 18% 5% 6% 8% 24% 20% 10% 15% 9% 4% 4% Defense Healthcare Packaging Consumer Building & Construction Industrial Transportation Energy Telecom 4 CREATING A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION 1. 6.5% annualized long term sales growth leveraging sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare and emerging regions 2.
Q 1 2 0 2 3 -8% +6% -1% Flat 14 US & Canada Latin America EMEA Asia Total Avient -2.6% 2023 G U IDA N CE $128 $525 Q3 FY $0.56 $2.40 Q3 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 16 $800 $3,280 Q3 FY Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) 17 • Focused on working capital management, restructuring actions to streamline operations • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Preserve Free Cash Flow to maintain net leverage CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$ Less: CapEx (140) Free Cash Flow 180$ Adjusted EBITDA 525$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER 18 LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** $1,175M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other (GDP Growth) Total Company Revenue SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 • Provides progress on 2030 goals • Reaffirms commitment to U.N.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Version.pdf
S EC O N D Q UART ER 2022 RE S U LTS $122 $134 2021 2022 $0.87 $0.98 2021 2022 Q2 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 4 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $1,235 $1,302 2021 2022 + 5% Adjusted EPS + 10% + 13% (in millions) (in millions) (+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX) Q2 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 5 CAI $624 $649 Sales ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $86 $94 Operating Income + 4% + 9% $404 $443 Sales $24 $27 Operating Income + 10% + 13% (1) $241 $244 Sales $37 $37 Operating Income + 1% Flat (+ 10% excluding FX) (+ 16% excluding FX) (+ 6% excluding FX) (+ 3% excluding FX) Q2 2021 $1,235 $122 Sustainable Solutions 17 7% 7 Healthcare 23 14% 5 Composites (ex Outdoor High Performance) 10 20% 4 Growth in Asia / LATAM 5 3% 1 Other 69 11% 5 Sub-total $1,359 10% $144 Outdoor High Performance Impact (9) (5) Wage Inflation and Overtime (7) Other Supply Chain Costs (2) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4 FX (48) (7) Q2 2022 $1,302 5% $134 Q2 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME (TOTAL COMPANY) 6 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions Adjusted EBITDA Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE 7 Price increases more than offsets raw material and supply chain impacts Q2 2021 $ 159 Demand (29) $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 87 Inflation (58) SEM: Price / Mix 36 Inflation (24) Distribution: Price / Mix 45 Inflation (41) Net Price Benefit 45 Wage Inflation and Overtime (7) Other Supply Chain Costs (2) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 7 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 4 FX (7) Q2 2022 $ 170 China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (14) Outdoor High Performance (5) Transportation (5) 8 Q2 '21 Adjusted EPS 0.87$ Color, Additives and Inks 0.11 Specialty Engineered Materials 0.01 Distribution 0.03 Corporate Costs 0.01 F/X (0.05) Segment OI 0.11$ Interest Expense 0.03 Tax Rate (0.03) Q2 '22 Adjusted EPS 0.98$ Q2 EPS BRIDGE Key Updates • Provided progress on 2030 Sustainability Goals • Emphasized commitment to U.N.
D I S T R IBU T I O N) 18 END-MARKET FOCUS FOR NEW INNOVATION Semiconductors Robotics Healthcare Interconnected disruptive markets with massive innovation needs 19 APPENDIX Performance Additives 15% Pigments 13% TiO2 11% Dyestuffs 3%Polyethylene 12% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Other Raw Materials 30% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 22 • Significant raw material price inflation and tight inventory continued in Q2 2022, although at a slightly lesser rate compared to the prior quarter o For Q2 2022, the average cost of key hydrocarbon based materials was up 15%, roughly the same as the average cost of non- hydrocarbon based materials. • Continued supply chain challenges persisted during Q2 related to raw material spot purchases, freight constraints and productivity loss as a result of these shortages.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022.pdf
https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-09-26-gartner-predicts-circular-economies-will-replace-line https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-09-26-gartner-predicts-circular-economies-will-replace-line https://www.greenbiz.com/article/6-circular-economy-trends-will-shape-2020 Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Circularity A global understanding is key to facilitating the growth of the circular economy and spreading its benefits across the world.