They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. 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.

While our business is essential in the supply chain for our customers, we are adjusting to and expecting reduced demand in the coming months most notably for transportation and consumer discretionary items," Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

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I am encouraged by our new business wins and operational improvements and confident we have the right team in place as we continue to transform the legacy Spartech businesses.” Gain on sale of business PolyOne Corporation Business Segment and Platform Operations (Unaudited) (In millions)

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Progress toward this goal is measured at the business unit and regional levels, communicated globally, and linked to a number of recognition programs. Barnsley, United Kingdom 19. Leek, United Kingdom 23.

No C6.10 (C6.10) Describe your gross global combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the reporting year in metric tons CO2e per unit currency total revenue and provide any additional intensity metrics that are appropriate to your business operations. By business division C7.3a (C7.3a) Break down your total gross global Scope 1 emissions by business division. By business division C7.6a (C7.6a) Break down your total gross global Scope 2 emissions by business division.

Kronimus joined Avient in March 1999, and in addition to leading the company’s engineered materials business in Europe and India, also serves as Avient’s legal representative in the region, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local governments and associations. Kronimus served as International Controller and Finance Director as well as other positions of financial, commercial and plant management in Avient’s Color, Additives & Ink business unit. Kronimus earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from the University of Cologne in Cologne and a master’s degree in Global Management from Europäische Wirtschaftsakademie in Berlin.