https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient_CodeConduct_2024_final2.pdf
This includes
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
As part of your
job, it is important for you to understand the confidentiality
and highly sensitive nature of the information and materials
that surround Avient work.
Gifts are permitted if they are proportionate to the occasion,
promotional in nature, permitted by the policies of all parties and
applicable law and responsive to local custom.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
Senior management believes these measures are
useful to investors because they allow for comparison to Avient's performance in prior periods without the effect of items that, by
their nature, tend to obscure Avient's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on timing, frequency
and magnitude.
See
Attachment 3 for a definition and summary of special items and Attachment 7 for a summary of pro forma adjustments associated
with the APM Acquisition.
Senior management believes these
measures are useful to investors because they allow for comparison to Avient's performance in prior periods without the effect of
items that, by their nature, tend to obscure Avient's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on
timing, frequency and magnitude.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-antitrust-2021-update-de-a4.pdf
Zweitens, während Wirtschaftsverbände und
Standardisierungsorganisationen legitime Vorteile
bieten, beinhalten sie aufgrund ihrer Natur Treffen
und Besprechungen mit Konkurrenten.
Wenden Sie sich bei der ersten Gelegenheit an die Rechtsabteilung von Avient und dokumentieren Sie
den Vorfall.
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Nordamerika
Globale Hauptverwaltung
Avon Lake, USA
33587 Walker Road Avon
Lake, OH, USA 44012
Gebührenfrei: 1-866-765-9663
Telefon: 1-440-930-1000
Fax: +440 930 3064
Asien-Pazifik
Regionale Hauptverwaltung
Shanghai, China
2F, Block C 200 Jinsu Road
Pudong, 201206 Shanghai,
China
Telefon: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888
Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999
Südamerika
Regionale Hauptverwaltung
São Paulo, Brasilien
Av.
Francisco Nakasato, 1700
13295-000 Itupeva Sao
Paulo, Brasilien
Telefon: +55 11 4593 9200
Europa
Regionale Hauptverwaltung
Pommerloch, Luxemburg
19 Route de Bastogne
Pommerloch, Luxembourg,
L-9638
Telefon: +352 269 050 35
Fax: +352 269 050 45
www.avient.com
http://www.avient.com
Kurzübersicht: RICHTIG und FALSCH im Kartellrecht
Checkliste Kartellrecht
Schutz vor Vergeltungsmaßnahmen
Ethik-Hotline von Avient
Meldung möglicher Verstöße
Fazit
Potenzielle Problembereiche in Bezug auf das Kartellrecht
Verstöße gegen das Kartellrecht
Ein Überblick über die US-Kartellgesetze
Überblick über die Richtlinie
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-antitrust-2021-update-sv-a4.pdf
För det andra har visserligen fackföreningar och
standardiseringsorgan sina legitima fördelar,
men deras natur är sådan att de medför möten
och samtal med konkurrenter.
Kontakta Avients juristavdelning så snart som möjligt och dokumentera incidenten.
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Innehåll 2021 års reviderade antitrustpolicy
Nordamerika
Globalt huvudkontor Avon Lake,
USA
33587 Walker Road Avon Lake,
Ohio, USA 44012
Gratis inom USA: +1 866 765 9663
Telefonnummer: +1 440 930 1000
Fax: +440 930 3064
Asien och Stillahavsområdet
Regionalt huvudkontor
Shanghai, Kina
2F, Block C 200 Jush Road
Pudong, 201206 Shanghai, Kina
Telefon: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888
Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999
Sydamerika
Regionalt huvudkontor Sao
Paulo, Brasilien
Av.
Francisco Nakasato, 1700
13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo,
Brasilien
Telefon: +55 11 4593 9200
Europa
Regionalt huvudkontor Pom-
merloch, Luxemburg
19 Route de Bastogne Pommer-
loch, Luxemburg, L-9638
Telefon: +352 269 050 35
Fax: +352 269 050 45
www.avient.com
http://www.avient.com
Snabbreferens: Antitrust – VAD DU BÖR och INTE BÖR GÖRA
Antitrust-checklista
Skydd mot repressalier
Rapportering av eventuella överträdelser
Slutsats
Potentiella problemområden i fråga om antitrust
Överträdelser av antitrustlagar
En översikt av USA:s antitrustlagar
Policyöversikt
Avients Jourlinje för etikfrågor
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-signs-agreement-divest-distribution-business-hig-capital-950-million
Pro forma for the sale of the Distribution business and the forthcoming acquisition of DSM's Protective Materials business, net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage will be approximately 2.8x at the end of the year.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/consumer-electronic-accessories
Edgetek™ BIO Natural Filled Formulations
Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf
Avient is fully
committed to protecting the environment by addressing climate change, conserving natural resources
and preventing pollution.
Revenue grew 27% and adjusted EPS (pro forma for the Clariant Color
acquisition) increased 58% to $3.05 in 2021.
Our teams are fully committed to protecting the environment by addressing climate change,
conserving natural resources and preventing pollution.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Standard%2520Quality%2520Response_2016_6_9.pdf
Phone: 216-255-3406
Fax: 216-255-3456
4199 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Suite 220
Richfield, OH 44286
Are you registered to an ISO quality system?
Given the nature of our operations there is
generally very little opportunity for true in-
process testing.
PolyOnetracks actual vs estimated ship dates
and various systems (electronic, fax, phone)
are currently used to inform Customers in the
event of a late delivery.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Credit%2520Suisse%2520June%252026%25202013.pdf
In certain cases throughout this presentation, we
have presented GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full-
year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms and excluding
discontinued operations
EPS: $1.00
First Quarter Financial Highlights
• 14th consecutive quarter of double digit adjusted earnings per
share growth
• 29 percent increase in adjusted EPS
34 percent increase in Specialty operating income
Growth from all regions
Virtually all organic growth
• Strengthened our financial
position
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• Total Debt at 3/31/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.7x*
$169
285
$454
$1,056
169
$887
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2013
($ millions)
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Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM with no synergies related to Spartech acquisition & excludes resin assets
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13
Cash Balance = $169M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.7x
• Repurchased
840k shares in Q1
2013
• 19.1 million
shares are
available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Acquisitions
*TTM with no synergies related to the Spartech acquisition
Use of Cash
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Why Invest In PolyOne?
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y* 2011Y*
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 20.9
Specialty Platform $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9 37.4
Distribution 66.0 66.0
Corporate (87.6) ( 87.9)
)Operating income GAAP $ 167.1 $ 165.7
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6 87.9
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7 $ 253.6
45% 60%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes the Resin business assets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/dB%2520June%2520Presentation%2520June%252012%25202013%2520%25282%2529.pdf
In certain cases throughout this presentation, we
have presented GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full-
year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms and excluding
discontinued operations
Use of Non GAAP Measures
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-150.00%
-100.00%
-50.00%
0.00%
50.00%
100.00%
150.00%
200.00%
250.00%
300.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
• Since 2006, PolyOne stock has expanded approximately 300% vs. a 30% increase in the S&P 500
All time closing high of
$26.63
May 28, 2013
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights
• Substantial organic mix improvement drives 29% increase in
first quarter EPS – 14th consecutive quarter of double-digit
EPS growth
• Completed acquisition of Spartech
• Announced the creation of a new Specialty segment –
Designed Structures and Solutions
• Completed the sale of our non-core resin
assets
• Realigned our Specialty Coatings
business into our GCAI segment
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0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
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E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 7
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes resin assets
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes resin assets
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65 –
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 8
2007 Q1 2013 2015
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 4.6% 11.7% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.3% 10.1% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 6.1% 8.1% 9 – 12%
Distribution 3.0% 6.0% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 20% 60% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 7% 9.2% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 29% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 9
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
50.0%
2006 Q1 2013
$20.3
$41.9
2006 2012
14.3%
27.8%
2006 Q1 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
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Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $1.00
First Quarter Financial Highlights
• 14th consecutive quarter of double digit adjusted earnings per
share growth
• 29 percent increase in adjusted EPS
34 percent increase in Specialty operating income
Growth from all regions
Virtually all organic growth
• Strengthened our financial
position
Page 12
• Total Debt at 3/31/13
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.7x*
$169
285
$454
$1,056
169
$887
$50
$360
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2013
($ millions)
Page 13
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Pro Forma TTM with no synergies related to Spartech acquisition & excludes resin assets
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13
Cash Balance = $169M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.7x
• Repurchased
840k shares in Q1
2013
• 19.1 million
shares are
available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Share
Repurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Dividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
Organic
Growth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Acquisitions
*TTM with no synergies related to the Spartech acquisition
Use of Cash
Page 14
Why Invest In PolyOne?