https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Kristen Gajewski.pdf
Gajewski joined Avient in July 2013 from AkzoNobel/PPG and has since taken on multiple
roles with increasing responsibility within the Human Resources function, including HR
Director for Avient’s Color, Additives & Inks business segment, and an international assignment
with responsibility for the EMEA and India regions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202014%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
BUSINESS
Business Overview
specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, plastic sheet and packaging solutions and
enhancing additives, liquid colorants and fluoropolymers and silicone colorants.
Color and additive solutions include an innovative
array of colors, special effects and performance-enhancing and eco-friendly solutions.
Our Business
specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, plastic sheet and packaging solutions and
enhancing additives, liquid colorants, and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-pultrusion.pdf
They also add important characteristics, such as
SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe-
sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and
many other applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Part design freedom
• Reduced tooling cost
• Controlled laser transmission rate
and weld width
• Minimum heat affected zone
• Gas tight weld line with no weld flash
• Multiple color options
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions can meet the
demanding technical requirements of laser welding
for a range of markets & applications, including:
• Automotive
• Medical Devices
• Consumer Goods
• Houseware Applications
PRODUCT BULLETIN
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Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-vinyl-plastisols-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Ease of conversion from liquid plastisol
to fused thermoplastic solid
• Available in a range of hardness and colors
• Used in molding, casting and dip coating,
including hot and cold dipping
• Customizable formulations for automotive,
healthcare, industrial and other specialty
applications to comply with regulatory
requirements including FDA, RoHS, REACH,
Prop-65, CPSIA and CONEG
• Non-phthalate formulations available for
healthcare, playground equipment, outdoor
furniture and other high-touch applications
MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols are available for a wide
variety of uses, including:
• Automotive air filters
• Tool handles, grips
• Outdoor furniture and playground equipment
• Fencing, wire grates
• Industrial textiles
• Healthcare masks, molds, medical tape,
manikins and stethoscopes
• Medical cannula
• Sound barriers
• Seals/barriers for food packaging
• Construction coatings
• Electrical insulators
• Protective caps
• Antistatic flooring and mats
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Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/smartbatch-frost-collection-english.pdf
It helps customers broaden their
product portfolio under the same ISBM mold to
differentiate their offerings.SmartBatch Frost
Collection enables packaging customers to develop
a soft, touchable, cool, and icy appearance, and
give more design freedom with a wide range of
color options.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/avient-investor-day-registration-details21.pdf
In addition, the company will provide an update on the integration of the Clariant
Color business, including future synergy capture, and a financial overview.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Avient Norwalk A2LA ISO17025-17.pdf
No. 0962.01) 09/05/2023 Page 1 of 1
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017
AVIENT CORPORATION
80 North West Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
Craig Polta Phone: 419 660 4278
MECHANICAL
Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0962.01
In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this
laboratory to perform the following tests on plastics:
Test Method(s)
Test Name
ASTM D256; ISO 180 Notched Izod
ISO 179 (1eA) Determination of Charpy Impact
ASTM D523 Gloss
ASTM D618 (Method A) Conditioning of Test Specimens
ASTM D792 (Method A) Specific Gravity
ASTM D1238 (Method B) Melt Flow Rate
ASTM D3012 Thermal Oxidative Stability
ASTM D3641 Injection Molding Test Specimens
FMVSS 302 Flammability
ASTM E1331; SAE J1545 Spectrophotometric Color Difference
SAE J1885 (Rev.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Avient Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results.pdf
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 565.6 $ 586.6 $ 1,864.2 $ 1,820.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 258.2 231.7 743.6 685.3
Corporate and eliminations (0.5) (0.3) (1.3) 2.9
Sales $ 823.3 $ 818.0 $ 2,606.5 $ 2,508.5
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 161.3 $ 172.1 $ 546.8 $ 563.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 66.9 61.4 201.3 192.6
Corporate and eliminations (32.8) (17.9) (37.4) (28.3)
Gross margin $ 195.4 $ 215.6 $ 710.7 $ 727.3
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.7 $ 105.3 $ 290.1 $ 321.1
Specialty Engineered Materials 35.5 31.4 96.4 94.2
Corporate and eliminations 26.6 26.1 81.3 82.4
Selling and administrative expense $ 154.8 $ 162.8 $ 467.8 $ 497.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 68.6 $ 66.8 $ 256.7 $ 241.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 31.4 30.0 104.9 98.4
Corporate and eliminations (59.4) (44.0) (118.7) (110.7)
Operating income $ 40.6 $ 52.8 $ 242.9 $ 229.6
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 24.2 $ 26.6 $ 76.1 $ 79.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 12.9 7.9 28.4 23.8
Corporate and eliminations 2.7 2.1 9.2 4.1
Depreciation & Amortization $ 39.8 $ 36.6 $ 113.7 $ 107.1
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 93.4 $ 332.8 $ 321.1
Specialty Engineered Materials 44.3 37.9 133.3 122.2
Corporate and eliminations (56.7) (41.9) (109.5) (106.6)
Other (expense) income, net (32.3) 1.6 (31.3) 4.3
EBITDA $ 48.1 $ 91.0 $ 325.3 $ 341.0
13
Attachment 7
Avient Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance
and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability
levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/AVNT January IR Presentation_w Non-Gaap Recs.pdf
&
Canada
64%
36%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
Color
Additives
and Inks
40%
37%
18%
9% 4% 4%
Building &
Energy Telecom
Geography
Segment
Industry
4
CREATING A WORLD-CLASS
SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION
1. 6% annualized long term sales
growth leveraging sustainable
solutions, composites, healthcare
and emerging regions
2.
WHAT WE DO: WE ARE A FORMULATOR
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
6
N OVE MBE R 2 , 2023
W E BCAS T
P RE S E N TAT I O N
Complementary technologies and
customer relationships offer opportunity to
advance commercial strategy
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight
and high performance applications
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
FIRST YEAR
8
Composites comprises over half of
Specialty Engineered Materials,
compared to 9% in 2016
Proven history of success in areas
such as outdoor high performance,
defense and sustainable solutions
Composites
44%
56%
2023E
Sales
Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture
Talented, passionate, and
creative associates drive
continued integration success
and allow two cultures to come
together as one Avient
Lightweight Protective Laminates:
PROJECTILE PROTECTION
Dyneema® Fiber Solutions
Cushioning + Fit + Comfort:
LONG-TERM WEAR
reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting:
SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS
Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials
Durability + Lubricity:
HELMET LATCHES
Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers
Color Consistency and Weatherability
CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS
Avient Color and Additive Solutions
Antennae Performance
FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES
Wired Connections
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations9
10
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES
10
Q 3 P E RFO RMAN CE
15.4%
16.3%
2022 PF 2023
Results vs.
Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31.
28
EV / 2023E EBITDA
6.5
8.5
11.0 10.8
16.1 15.5
14.1 14.0
10.3
21.0
19.0
14.3
12.1 11.8 11.7 11.5
9.7
11
21
23
PM AV
FM
Avient Historic Multiple
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
AP P E N DI X
30
Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
32
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION
US & Canada
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
33
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 BILLION
US & Canada
52%
35%
34
19%
8%Industrial
16%
9% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
35
BY END MARKET
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
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.