https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520RW%2520Baird%2520Global%2520Industrial%2520Conference.pdf
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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INPUTS
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE
SERVICE VALUE
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
PolyOne At a Glance
Performance
Products &
Solutions
22%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
18%
Color
Additives
and Inks
26%
2016
Revenue by
Segment
Adjusted Earnings per Share
2016
Revenue by
Geography
United
States
60%
Europe
15%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
7%
Asia
10%
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2%
43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
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f
O
p
e
ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M**
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
2014 2015 2016 2017
2014 2015 2016 2017
Driving Growth
• Refreshed training curriculum
for sales force
• Upgraded capabilities to generate
and capture new business leads
• Expanded R&D resources to focus
on key platforms
2014 2015 2016 2017
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
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*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision
20%+
20%+
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6%
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$50
$116
$137
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2017
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
13.8%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
ROIC*
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
15.0%
>$200
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Annual Dividend
7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends
3-Year Dividend Plan
Announced 30% increase
to dividend in October
2017, reflecting strong and
sustainable cash flow as
well as confidence in future
earnings growth
Expect to increase annual
dividend 60% or more
cumulatively over next
three years
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$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q
2017
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
Since 2011, we have
returned over $950 million
to shareholders
$192 million returned
through dividends
$767 million returned
through share
repurchases
Have repurchased 20.8
million shares since
early 2013
$767M
12POLYONE CORPORATION
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty
offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic
breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
YTD 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
seventh consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
42%
2006 2016
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
2006 2016
Research & Development Spending
($ millions)
Phase 1
Frame
Opportunity
12 Projects
Phase 2
Build Business
Case
10 Projects
Phase 3
Prototype
21 Projects
Phase 4
Scale-up &
Test Market
19 Projects
Phase 5
Commercial
Launch
10 Projects
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Key Innovation Growth Drivers
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET
packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing
and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next
generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
15POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers
54% of associates trained in LSS, with over
125 active black belts
Have trained over 30 customers in
LSS methodology
Providing training in Customer Centric
Selling Skills with customers
Providing Industrial design and color
services to small/medium sized
customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
16POLYONE CORPORATION
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/AVNT Dec 2022 Earnings Presentation Updated.pdf
Global Compact &
fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP)
requirements
• New Sustainability Strategy overview page including
our 2022 AIP ESG metrics
• New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings,
awards, and certifications
• Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including
disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis
• Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical
Management policies
• Enhanced data reporting for Workforce
Demographics
• Improved social disclosures on human rights,
dependent care and special leave and strategic
training management
20 21 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report
Aligned with leading reporting frameworks
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Released July 2022
E S G R AT I N G S P E R F O R M AN C E
E S G AWA R D S AN D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
ESG PER FORMANCE & A WAR DS
84th
3
1
2
7
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A L
O V E R V I E W
Avient Protective
Materials
Dyneema
®
RECENT TRANSAC TIONS
Acquired Divested
$1.45 B $0.95 B
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Distribution
UPDATED CA PI TAL STRUC TURE
& LI QUI DI TY
• Proceeds from completed
sale of Distribution used to
pay near-term maturing debt
to strengthen balance sheet
• Fixed/floating debt ratio of
~55/45
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following major
acquisitions through strong
free cash flow generation
• 2022 pro forma net
debt/adjusted EBITDA
expected to be 3.1x
$725 $725
$575 $500
$600
$525
$650
$650
$600
Capital Structure
Cash
$544
Undrawn
Revolver
$250
Liquidity
$3.15B
$2.40B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
2023 Notes
After Dyneema
Acquisition
After Distribution
Divestiture
$794M
(1)
(1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution
10
PREVI OUS TR ANSACTIONS
Performance
Solutions
Products &
$0.8 B
COLOR
$1.4 B
Acquired (2020)Divested (2019)
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• 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
• $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Terms and Conditions of Sale for China - August 2023.pdf
Seller warrants good
and clear title in goods subject to the sale (“Product”)
and that the Product conforms at the time of shipment
to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of
Compliance, or a Product Specification Sheet, if any
such document exists, and other specifications signed
by Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that information
in Seller’s marketing materials, technical data sheets
and other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to time
without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has
furnished to Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include
warnings together with safety and health information
concerning the Product and/or the containers for such
Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Colombia %28English and Spanish Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants good and clear title
in goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and that the Product
conforms at the time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a
Certificate of Compliance, or a Product Specification Sheet, if
any such document exists, and other specifications signed by
Seller (“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that information in Seller’s
marketing materials, technical data sheets and other descriptive
publications distributed or published on its websites may vary
from time to time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges that Seller has furnished to
Buyer Safety Data Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the Product and/or the
containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Taiwan %28English and Chinese Translation%29.pdf
Seller warrants good and
clear title in goods subject to the sale (“Product”) and
that the Product conforms at the time of shipment to a
Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance or
a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document
exists, and other specifications signed by Seller
(“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that information
in Seller’s marketing materials, technical data sheets
and other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to time
without notice.
Buyer
acknowledges that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety
Data Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the Product
and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Germany.pdf
AUSSCHLIESSLICHE
BESCHRÄNKTE
GEWÄHRLEISTUNG
2.1 Seller warrants that the goods subject to
the sale (“Product”) are free from defects
in title and that the Product conforms at
the time of shipment to a Certificate of
Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance, or
a Product Specification Sheet, if any
such document exists, and other
specifications signed by Seller
(“Specifications”).
Buyer acknowledges that
information in Seller’s marketing materials,
technical data sheets and other descriptive
publications distributed or published on its
websites may vary from time to time without
notice.
Buyer acknowledges
that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety Data
Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the
Product and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Japan %28English and Japanese Translation%29.pdf
につき、制約のない所
有権を有すること、並びに本製品がその発送の時点に
おいて、分析証明書、適合性証明書(当該文書が
存する場合)、製品仕様シート(Product
Specification Sheet が存在する場合)、又は売主が
署名した他の仕様書(Specification、以下「本仕様
2
recommendations to Buyer upon information
that Seller considers reliable, but Seller makes
no warranty as to any results Buyer might obtain
in Buyer’s use(s) for the Product.
Buyer
acknowledges that information in Seller’s
marketing materials, technical data sheets and
other descriptive publications distributed or
published on its websites may vary from time to
time without notice.
Buyer acknowledges
that Seller has furnished to Buyer Safety Data
Sheets, which include warnings together with
safety and health information concerning the
Product and/or the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Terms%2520and%2520Conditions%2520of%2520Sale%2520for%2520Mexico%2520%2528English%2520and%2520Spanish%2520Language%2520Version%2529.pdf
Buyer acknowledges that
Seller has furnished to Buyer Material Safety Data
sheets, which include warnings together with safety
and health information concerning the Product and/or
the containers for such Product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/avnt-q3-2021-news-release.pdf
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax benefit/(expense) from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves
and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments.
10
Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 545.2 $ 649.5
Accounts receivable, net 703.0 516.6
Inventories, net 477.2 327.5
Other current assets 123.5 108.5
Total current assets 1,848.9 1,602.1
Property, net 669.6 694.9
Goodwill 1,293.9 1,308.1
Intangible assets, net 948.4 1,008.5
Operating lease assets, net 81.6 80.9
Other non-current assets 168.6 176.0
Total assets $ 5,011.0 $ 4,870.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 8.7 $ 18.6
Accounts payable 557.7 471.7
Current operating lease obligations 24.1 25.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 371.3 285.6
Total current liabilities 961.8 801.0
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 1,851.0 1,854.0
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 111.0 115.0
Non-current operating lease obligations 57.7 56.0
Other non-current liabilities 244.1 332.8
Total non-current liabilities 2,263.8 2,357.8
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 1,768.8 1,697.1
Noncontrolling interest 16.6 14.6
Total equity 1,785.4 1,711.7
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,011.0 $ 4,870.5
11
Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021 2020
Operating Activities
Net income $ 201.7 $ 58.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 105.8 74.8
Accelerated depreciation and amortization 1.9 2.5
Share-based compensation expense 8.4 7.1
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable (199.7) (12.7)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (156.2) 53.0
Increase in accounts payable 95.3 21.3
Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits (14.2) (14.4)
Increase in post-acquisition earnout liabilities — 2.5
Increase in accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net 67.0 56.1
Taxes paid on gain on divestiture — (142.0)
Payment of post-acquisition date earnout liability — (38.1)
Net cash provided by operating activities 110.0 68.7
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (62.7) (38.6)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (47.6) (1,342.7)
Net proceeds from divestiture — 7.1
Other investing activities (2.0) 5.2
Net cash used by investing activities (112.3) (1,369.0)
Financing activities
Debt offering proceeds — 650.0
Purchase of common shares for treasury (4.2) (13.6)
Cash dividends paid (58.2) (52.8)
Repayment of long-term debt (16.5) (6.0)
Payments of withholding tax on share awards (9.1) (1.9)
Debt financing costs — (9.5)
Equity offering proceeds, net of underwriting discount and issuance costs — 496.1
Payment of acquisition date earnout liability — (50.8)
Other financing activities (3.5) —
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (91.5) 1,011.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (10.5) 1.4
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (104.3) (287.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 649.5 864.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 545.2 $ 577.3
12
Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the segment level does not
include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and administration costs that are not allocated to segments;
intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation costs; and certain other items that are not included in the
measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-fourth-quarter-2020-news-release.pdf
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax benefit/(expense) from one-time income tax items, adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves and
deferred income tax valuation allowances.
8
Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Year Ended
December 31,
2020 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 649.5 $ 864.7
Accounts receivable, net 516.6 330.0
Inventories, net 327.5 260.9
Other current assets 89.9 57.7
Total current assets 1,583.5 1,513.3
Property, net 694.9 407.4
Goodwill 1,308.1 685.7
Intangible assets, net 1,008.5 469.3
Operating lease assets, net 80.9 63.8
Other non-current assets 195.4 133.8
Total assets $ 4,871.3 $ 3,273.3
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 18.6 $ 18.4
Accounts payable 471.7 287.7
Current operating lease obligations 25.1 21.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 289.2 375.4
Total current liabilities 804.6 702.5
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 1,854.0 1,210.9
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 115.0 56.6
Deferred income taxes 150.7 63.5
Non-current operating lease obligations 56.0 42.8
Other non-current liabilities 192.8 144.3
Total non-current liabilities 2,368.5 1,518.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 1,683.6 1,051.9
Noncontrolling interest 14.6 0.8
Total equity 1,698.2 1,052.7
Total liabilities and equity $ 4,871.3 $ 3,273.3
9
Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Year Ended
December 31,
2020 2019
Operating activities
Net income $ 133.4 $ 588.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on sale of business, net of tax — (457.7)
Depreciation and amortization 111.8 87.5
Accelerated depreciation and fixed asset charges associated with restructuring activities 3.2 —
Deferred income tax benefit (1.1) (3.2)
Share-based compensation expense 11.3 11.6
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (4.6) 29.7
Decrease in inventories 40.2 40.2
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 79.5 (22.7)
Increase (decrease) in pension and other post-retirement benefits 30.7 (19.7)
Increase in post-acquisition earnout liabilities 1.0 36.4
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities - net (3.7) 9.9
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business (142.0) —
Payment of post-acquisition date earnout liability (38.1) —
Net cash provided by operating activities 221.6 300.8
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (63.7) (81.7)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,380.2) (119.6)
Net proceeds from divestiture 7.1 761.8
Net proceeds from other assets 5.2 51.4
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities (1,431.6) 611.9
Financing activities
Debt offering proceeds 650.0 —
Borrowings under credit facilities — 963.4
Repayments under credit facilities — (1,083.9)
Purchase of common shares for treasury (22.4) (26.9)
Cash dividends paid (71.3) (60.3)
Repayment of other debt — (1.8)
Repayment of long-term debt (7.8) (6.5)
Payments on withholding tax on share awards (2.3) (2.1)
Debt financing costs (9.5) (0.2)
Equity offering proceeds, net of underwriting discount and issuance costs 496.1 —
Payment of acquisition date earnout liability (50.8) —
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 982.0 (218.3)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 12.8 (0.6)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (215.2) 693.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 864.7 170.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 649.5 $ 864.7
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Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income at the segment level does not include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and
administration costs that are not allocated to segments; intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation
costs; and certain other items that are not included in the measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed
by the chief operating decision maker.