of debt and refinanced its Term Loan during the third quarter, reducing the interest rate and extending certain maturities from 2026 to 2029.  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; 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; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, including at the increased rate, 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. Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

Due to our unwavering focus on executing our four pillar strategy, we have now delivered 17 quarters of consecutive double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, with a compounded annual growth rate of 24%, a distinguished performance that all of our associates are justifiably proud of.” 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 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 and employee productivity goals; 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. Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

Featuring a controlled laser transmission rate and weld width that delivers strength and a smooth surface finish increases part design freedom, and allows for various colors of formulations.

Featuring a controlled laser transmission rate and weld width that delivers strength and a smooth surface finish increases part design freedom, and allows for various colors of formulations.

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For visual observation, if the sample survived the strain tool and chemical exposure without brittle failure then a positive mark was granted. In addition to surviving the treatment period, if the sample did not exhibit signs of significant crazing or cracking then an additional positive mark was granted. It can be seen that the PC/ABS and PC/PET samples failed to survive the disinfectant exposure and produce a testable sample.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Corporation Awarded Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis Avient achieved a Gold-Level rating from EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability ratings platform.   CLEVELAND – October 2, 2023 - Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, is proud to announce it has achieved a Gold-Level rating from EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability ratings platform.

Sales of the WO|Bone are funding nutritious school lunches for Ethiopian orphans. The financial success of WO|Bone is enabling us to create change in Ethiopia. Caption: WO Design chose FDA-compliant Dynaflex TPE for the WO|Bone.

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In 2020, we maintained world class safety performance and had our safest year ever with a recordable incident rate of 0.50, which is more than 7 times better than the U.S. To quantify risk and reduce it over time, Avient monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Injury/Illness Rate (LTIR). These rates are compiled globally and reported on a monthly basis to all leadership personnel in the company.