From technology portfolios to end markets to geographies and distribution channels, this acquisition made perfect sense. Obtain 40% of electricity demand from renewable sources. 100% of technology platform projects will deliver sustainable solutions. In 2021, we expect substantial earnings growth and strong cash flow generation as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Avient Corporation 33 Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

In 2021 we expect substantial earnings growth and strong cash flow generation as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

First quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was $0.54 compared to $0.23 in the prior year quarter. In Greater China, we also saw year over year growth primarily from industrial and healthcare end markets. Our revised range for adjusted EPS is between $2.50 and $2.65, from our previous range of $2.40 and $2.65."

Second quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was $0.36 compared to $0.24 in the prior year quarter. Accordingly, our revised full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA is now $515 million to $540 million, from our previous range of $510 million to $535 million. Our revised range for adjusted EPS is between $2.55 to $2.70, from our previous range of $2.50 to $2.65."

Last year, we improved our ratings from two key and influential third-party agencies, earning a Gold medal from EcoVadis (94th percentile) and an A- from CDP. We have received third party certification from TÜV Rheinland. Other wastes may be generated from sources such as periodic construction and demolition projects, packaging from raw materials and products, laboratory waste from quality assurance activities, and routine office-based activities.