https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Critical%2520Imperatives.pdf
Page 102 Critical Imperatives – Medium to Long Term • Continue cultural and paradigm shift from commodity compounder to collaborative formulator as One PolyOne • Accelerate innovation and leverage megatrends to improve our mix of business with higher-margin improve our mix of business with higher-margin specialty products • Increase specialty contribution and advance globalization via acquisitions • Drive relentless execution and creative innovation as key competitive differentiators Page 103 2011 Proforma ColorMatrix 2015 Target “Where we are” “Where we expect to be” 1) Operating Income % Specialty 8.9% PP&S 7.2% 12 – 16% 9 – 12% Elevating our Expectations and Yours PP&S 7.2% Distribution 5.6% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 50% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10% 4) Adjusted Annual EPS Growth 3 yr CAGR = 71% 9 – 12% 6 – 7.5% 65 – 75% 15% Double Digit Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 104
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/EEO Policy Jan 2024.pdf
This policy extends to freedom from unlawful discrimination, harassment or intimidation in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, working conditions, compensation, training, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, and termination.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/eeo-updated-2020.pdf
This policy extends to freedom from unlawful discrimination, harassment or intimidation in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, working conditions, compensation, training, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, and termination.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/FR Healthy Bldg Codes Application Snapshot.pdf
PROFILE/SHEET EXTRUDER R A I L S A N D K I C K P L A T E S • Convert existing PVC profile and sheet rails and kick plates to polyolefin resin to meet Class A fire safety (ASTM E84) • Provide a system that meets healthy building certifications and approvals • Utilize a more sustainable flame retardant technology, removing brominated or halogenated flame retardants from the environment • Achieve non-compromising performance in aesthetics, impact, dimensional stability, CLTE, and E84 testing • Provided broad flame retardant platform, backed by extensive application and industry expertise, to meet global flammability standards • Has largest UL94 recognized Prospector membership with HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings, and broad glow wire performance products • Included in-house UL certified labs and manufacturing locations to perform UL94 material sampling and testing • Supported application development to meet fire safety standards, address current or emerging healthy building codes, smart home requirements, and LEED credits • Offered custom formulations in small lot quantities Cesa™ Flam Non-Halogen Flame Retardants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-conflict-minerals-policy-10.2020.pdf
U.S. reporting companies that manufacture products (or have others manufacture products) that contain 3TG metals or their derivatives (tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold) that are necessary to product functionality or production are required to assess their supply chains and report to the SEC on whether those materials are sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ColorMatrix Lactra ESL Infographic.pdf
Nutritional components in dairy products are photosensitive, making them susceptible to light degradation • Light protection in dairy packaging helps maintain product integrity and extend shelf life A LIGHT BLOCKING SOLUTION THAT PROVIDES: • Light blocking and whiteness in PET dairy packaging • Protection from 2 weeks up to 12 months shelf life • Compatibility with monolayer and multilayer PET preforms • Full compatibility with rPET • Food contact approved (region dependent) • Low TiO₂ levels to increase recyclability, aligning with the emergence of white recycle streams PASTEURIZED MILK Typical shelf life 5–10 days WHITE COLOR LACTRA ESL LACTRA SX or LACTRA 4 EXTENDED SHELF LIFE MILK Typical shelf life 2 weeks–3 months UHT MILK & PRODUCTS Typical shelf life 4–12 months Lightweighting/CO2 reduction Reduced LDR – material & cost savings Improved processing performance BENEFITS OF COLORMATRIX™ LACTRA™ Improved bottle performance Compatibility with rPET Helps to Protect Performance Energy efficiency Whiteness 85–92 L* 30% less life cycle emissions Increased machinery life cycle due to reduced wear & tear 80–100% light blocking performance © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO9001_English_Suzhou ColorMatrix.pdf
Ltd Business Registration Number: 91320505799067336K Registered I Operation Address: 13 Plant, No.855, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China by reason of its Quality Management System has been awarded this certificate for compliance with the standard ISO 9001:2015 The Quality Management System Applies in the following area: Production Activities of Plastic Colorant & Additive (UV Blockers, Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Aging) Certified since: January 8, 2009 Valid from: January 16, 2024 Valid until: January 4, 2027 the expiry date of last certification cycle: January 4, 2024 the date of recertification audit: December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023 After a surveillance cycle, the certificate is valid only when used together with an Acceptance Notice of Surveillance Audit issued by CQC.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO14001_English_Suzhou ColorMatrix.pdf
Ltd Business Registration Number: 91320505799067336K Registered/ Operation Address: 13 Plant, No.855, Zhujiang Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu Province, China by reason of its Environmental Management System has been awarded this certificate for compliance with the standard ISO 14001:2015 The Environmental Management System Applies in the following area: Production and Related Management Activities of Plastic Colorant & Additive (UV Blockers, Anti-Aging,Anti-Oxidation) Certified since: June 6, 2012 Valid from: January 17, 2024 Valid until: January 7, 2027 the expiry date of last certification cycle: January 7, 2024 the date ofrecertification audit: December 21, 2023 to December 22, 2023 After a surveillance cycle, the certificate is valid only when used together with an Acceptance Notice of Surveillance Audit issued by CQC.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Mar 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
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: • 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, including, without limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; • Changes in 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; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • 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; 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 Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
GUIDANCE DEBT / LEVERAGE REDUCTION • Completed sale of Distribution and paid down $750M of debt in November • Strong free cash flow in fourth quarter reduced leverage and enabled paydown of additional $200M of debt • Fixed/Floating Debt Ratio 63/37 • Proven track record of deleveraging following acquisitions through consistent free cash flow generation $725 $725 $725 $575 $500 $400 $600 $525 $425 $650 $650 $650 $600 $2.40B $2.20B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes After Distribution Divestiture Year-End 8 Year-End Leverage 3.8x 3.1x 2.9x 2023 Notes After Avient Protective Materials Acquisition $3.15B 2022 TRANSFORMATIONAL PORTFOLIO ENHANCEMENTS 9 EBITDA margins expanded from 12% to 16% Diversified end markets with reduced exposure to more cyclical industries Dyneema® Acquisition $1.48B acquisition strengthens composites platform Significantly improved EBITDA margins $950M divestiture results in 100% specialty sales Strong exit multiple of 10x TTM EBITDA despite market volatility Distribution Divestiture Improved Portfolio GROWING COMPOSITES PLATFORM CONTRIBUTIONS TO SEM SEGMENT 10 Note: 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials 2016 Sales 2022 Sales Advanced Composites 51% $560M $1,300M Advanced Composites 9% COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D T A P E S T E C H N O L O G Y LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 11 ADVANCED COMPOSITES PERFORMANCE 12 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials Sales $51 $84 $212 $668 2016 2018 2020 2022 $4 $10 $41 $169 2016 2018 2020 2022 EBITDA (1) (1) ($ in millions) PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION AND EPS EXPANSION 13 Adj.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Avient Announces Registration Details for December 4th Investor Day.pdf
Investor Day participants will hear presentations from Dr.