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Patterson Page 46 United States 67% Europe 17% Canada 11% Asia 5% United States 60% Europe 19% Canada 9% Asia 7% Latin America 5% Customer-Driven Globalization 2006 2011* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix • Differentiated by our consistent service and quality offerings globally • Invested in global account management organization to serve over 100 multinational key accounts Page 47 • Leverage technology development and best practices to better serve global customers • Drive global marketing strategies for growth with target customers & markets Formation of Global Segments in 2010 • Accelerate decision making and assure consistent execution of four pillar strategy for growth with target customers & markets Page 48 Recent Investment Activity • 67% of recent commercial additions are outside the U.S. • Capital projects heavily focused on enabling international growth �Greenfield Color facility in India�Greenfield Color facility in India �New TPE line in Brazil �Joint venture with E.A.
�Focus areas of expansion in Eastern Europe, Russia, Asia, and South Africa �Megatrend toward lighter-weight packaging supports accelerated growth in barrier supports accelerated growth in barrier additive technologies • Gained foothold in Brazil through Specialty platform with acquisitions Page 50 Critical Imperatives • Focus on global key accounts, and continue investment in commercial resources supporting multinational accounts • Strengthen our presence in emerging markets• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets • Accelerate growth in Asia • Pursue appropriate acquisition opportunities Page 51 Page 52
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For additional information, see “Critical Accounting Policies” included in Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
SCHUERING Vice President, Global Key Account Management JAMES N.
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Di Salvo is responsible for all aspects of the company’s capital structure, cash management, insurance and capital markets transactions, as well as Financial Planning and Analysis.
Prior to joining Avient, he worked at Deloitte for 10 years, where he focused on leading audit teams and advising clients on SEC and technical accounting matters.
Di Salvo has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and is a certified public accountant.
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Raise your concerns openly and honestly with your manager.
Avient holds all managers accountable for this behavior and leadership.
Avient’s accounting personnel have the responsibility to maintain Avient’s accounting records and prepare our financial reports accurately and completely.
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Statement of independence, impartiality and competence Apex is an independent professional services company that specializes in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental management services including assurance with over 30 years history in providing these services.
No member of the verification team has a business relationship with Avient, its Directors or Managers beyond that required of this assignment.
Armstrong-Friberg, Lead Verifier Scott Johnston, Technical Reviewer ESG Program Manager Principal Consultant Apex Companies, LLC.
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Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.
SCHUERING Vice President, Global Key Account Management JAMES N.
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CRIST Vice President, Key Account Management and Vice President of Asia HOLGER KRONIMUS Vice President, Europe, General Manager, Engineered Materials Europe LISA K.
Vice President, Key Account Management, April 2007 to December 2011.
CRIST Vice President, Key Account Management and Vice President of Asia HOLGER KRONIMUS Vice President, Europe, General Manager, Engineered Materials Europe LISA K.
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He has comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards and extensive experience in financial statement preparation, corporate finance, corporate development, risk management, and investor relations.
Accounting Considerations.
With consideration of the accounting treatment associated with an incentive plan design, management and the Compensation Committee may alter or modify the incentive award if the award (and the related accounting consequences) were to adversely affect our financial performance.
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Verification Opinion: Based on the verification process and procedures conducted to a limited assurance level of the GHG emissions statement shown above, Apex found no evidence that the GHG emissions statement: is not materially correct and is not a fair representation of the GHG emissions data and information; and has not been prepared in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 1 and 2), and WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 3).
No member of the verification team has a business relationship with Avient, its Directors or Managers beyond that required of this assignment.
Attestation: Scott Johnston, Lead Verifier Cody Lorentson, Technical Reviewer Principal Consultant Program Manager Apex Companies, LLC.
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Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
The acquisition is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.