https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/AVNT May IR Presentation w Non GAAP Recs.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color for
periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
Morgan
• New Senior Secured Term Loan B and new Senior
Unsecured Notes
• Potential proceeds from sale of Distribution business
modeled to pay off 5.25% senior notes due 2023 and
Term Loan
• Acquisition aligned with Avient’s track record of
disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing dividend policy maintained, focus on
deleveraging in the near term
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution,
including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
Cash and Cash Equivalents 595$
Senior Secured Term Loan due 2026 605$
New Senior Secured Term Loan B 500
Total Senior Secured Debt 1,105$
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 650$
New Senior Unsecured Notes 740
Total Senior Unsecured Debt 1,390$
Total Debt 2,495$
Net Debt 1,900$
2022 Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA 660$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
Pro Forma Capitalization
(2022 estimates, all figures in $M)
TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE GOAL
33
3.5x
2.7x
1.7x
2.9x
2.5x
2.2x
2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E
Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of
Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
(1) (1) (2)
34
PRO FORMA MODELING
2022E Pro Forma Pro Forma
($M) w/ Dyneema w/Sale
Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,775)$ 3,740$
Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (105) 660
EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 6% 18%
Pro Forma EPS (Adjusted) 3.50$ 0.00$ 3.50$ (0.56)$ 2.94$
Pro Forma EPS (excl. amortization) 3.96$ 0.35$ 4.31$ (0.56)$ 3.75$
Leverage (12/31/2022E)
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x 3.5x 2.9x
Avient Dyneema Distribution®
®
OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY
ACQUISITION HISTORY
36
Commercial
Resources(1)
Operating Margins
259
360
$40
$122
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 39% + 210% + 1200 bps
(1) Commercial Resources include associate headcount in R&D / Technical, Marketing and Sales
CLARIANT COLOR ACQUISITION
37
$133
$205
2019PF 2021
37
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.1x
2019PF 2021 2021 w/ Full
Synergies
• 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
• $54 million of synergies realized in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Extrusion_Molding Case Study.pdf
WIR E & CABLE OEM
P V D F E X T R U S I O N
• Improve extrusion line speed
• Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control
extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool
• Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin)
• Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings
• Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
solution that improved extrusion production times
• Provided application specialists with deep
knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt
and degradation temperatures) to help boost
overall processing performance
• Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction
and improving flow stability
• Gained a reduction in energy use and offered
added savings for other PVDF applications such
as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-pvdf-processing-aids
Slide 1: Wire & cable oem
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/edwards-ballistic-panels-case-study.pdf
EDWARDS DESIGN
& FABRICATION
M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y
B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S
• Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military
assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers
• Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without
heavy equipment
• Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field
• Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance,
additional protection by layering panels
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
improved portability over concrete or
sandbags
• Enabled easy installation with common
carpentry tools
• Customized color formulations to meet
needed camouflage without painting
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite
Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING WASTE
MANAGEMENT OEM
I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S
• Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional
aspects of finished parts
• Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime
associated with quality rejections
• Reduce process parameter changes and maintain
consistency when running multiple colors
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process
optimization & extended manufacturing run times
• Preserved industrial waste container quality
while maintaining functional performance and
application dimensional stability
• Provided xpertise in process optimization and
polymer formulation, where material & mold
flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony
between diverse polymers matter most
• Accelerated speed to market by several weeks
with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and
liquid) coupled with technical service
Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming
Agents (CFA)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION
MANUFACTURER
F O O D P R O C E S S I N G
E N V I R O N M E N T S
• Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that
come in contact with food products
• Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing
• Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product,
such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific
brand color
• Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives
for optimal performance in reducing microbe
growth
• Developed custom formulation for complex
processing configurations in sheet extrusion
technology
• Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance,
chemical resistance, flame retardance, and
regulatory product stewardship
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool
GLOBAL CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDER
I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R
C A B I N E T S
• PC-based solution with good impact strength
• UL 94 V-0 certification
• Dimensionally stable
• Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution
with high modulus and high impact strength
• Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm
• Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific
white requirements and maintained good color
stability even after long-term production at high
temperatures
• Ensured high flowability so the material could be
injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the
metal frame
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/PET Recycling Eco-System Infographic.pdf
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RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION
Create Value
• Increase yield
• Expand applications
• Improve aesthetics
• Reduce energy
• rePrize™ IV Builder
• Ionix™ Flake Treatment
• Optica™ Toners & Colors for
Enhanced Recyclability
• Joule™ Reheat Additive
DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
Enhance Consumer Experience
• Improve aesthetics and visual
appeal
• Extend shelf life
• Bolster consumer safety
• Improve organoleptics
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive
• Triple A™ Acetaldehyde
Scavenger
• Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger
• Optica™ Toners
COLLECTION, SORTING,
Supply Quality Feedstock with
APR* Recognized Solutions
• Expand end-use applications
• Reduce downcycling
• Improve color stability
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger
PREFORM MOLDING &
BOTTLE BLOWING
Promote Process Optimization
• Reduce energy
• Reduce bottle blow-outs
• Mitigate stress cracking
• Improve mechanical and
dimensional stability
• Increase throughput
• Eze™ Slip AgentPET
RECYCLING
ECO-SYSTEM
PREFORM
MOLDING
& BOTTLE
BLOWING
COLLECTION,
SORTING,
DISTRIBUTION,
RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
RESIN
(RPET/PET)
PRODUCTION
* APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/reSound REC Recycled Content TPEs Selection Guide.pdf
reSound™ REC
VX2800-0001
reSound™ REC
VX2800-0001
I 65A Black
reSound™ REC
VX2800-0002
I 65A Black
reSound™ REC
VX0100-0001
AR I 80A Black
Recycled Content PIR PIR PIR PIR
Recycled Content, % 25% 25% 40% 30%
Recycled Source
Carpet Backing,
Nonwovens, Films,
Super Sacks
Carpet Backing,
Nonwovens, Films,
Super Sacks
Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend
Hardness, Shore A 65 65 65 80
Color Natural Black Black Black
Specific Gravity 0.88 0.89 0.88 1.05
Tensile Strength, PSI 784 788 1023 1400
Elongation at Break, % 687 662 673 700
Compression Set
@ Room Temperature 29 27 30 –
OM Substrate PP PP PP PC, ABS,
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM
Agency Rating – – – –
reSound™ REC
VX2800-9003
C 47A Natural
reSound™ REC
VX2800-9004
C 54A Natural
reSound™ REC
VX2800-0001
C 65A Black
Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR
Recycled Content, % 25% 25% 25%
Recycled Source Transportation Transportation Ocean-bound
Plastic
Hardness, Shore A 47 54 65
Color Natural Natural Black
Specific Gravity 0.94 0.95 0.89
Tensile Strength, PSI 250 311 900
Elongation at Break, % 585 581 670
Compression Set
@ Room Temperature – – 25
OM Substrate PP PP PP
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM
Agency Rating – – –
Automotive Testing* – – –
*Additional testing can be performed to confirm specific customer requirements.
reSound™ REC
VX2800-0003
C 65 Gray
reSound™ REC
OF 7310-80
reSound™ REC
OF 7310-90
reSound™ REC
GP 7820-340
reSound™ REC
GP 7820-360
reSound™ REC
GP 7820-380
Recycled Content PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend
Recycled Content, % 25% 35% 45% 60% 60% 60%
Recycled Source Food
Food
Food
Transportation,
Industrial
Transportation,
Industrial
Transportation,
Industrial
Hardness, Shore A 65 80 90 36 63 77
Color Gray Black/Natural (Gray) Black/Natural (Gray) Natural Natural Natural
Specific Gravity 0.88 0.9 0.91 0.95 0.98 1.0
Tensile Strength, PSI 831 1120 1590 1027 1012 1173
Elongation at Break, % 620 570 520 1600 1200 1000
Compression Set
@ Room Temperature 26 32 37 24 30 39
OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP
Processing IM or OM IM IM IM IM IM
Agency Rating Application
Specific FDA – – – – –
Automotive Testing* – VOC & FOG (VDA 278),
Odor (VDA 270)
VOC & FOG (VDA 278),
Odor (VDA 270) – – –
reSound™ REC
VX7900-5001 C I 30A
Natural
VX7900-5001 C I 50A
Natural
reSound™ REC
VX7900-5001 C I 70A
reSound™ REC
AF 7210-140 B
AF 7210-150 B
reSound™ REC
AF 7210-160 B
AF 7210-170 B
AF 7210-180 B
AF 7210-190 B
Recycled Content PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend
Recycled Content, % 81% 81% 83% 59% 57% 54% 57% 56% 51%
PIR Recycled Source Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation
PCR Recycled Source Transportation/
Industrial Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation
Hardness, Shore A 30 50 70 43 51 61 70 81 90
Color Natural Natural Natural Black Black Black Black Black Black
Specific Gravity 1.14 1.16 1.16 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99
Tensile Strength, MPa 2.39 3.23 3.35 4 5 5 8 10 13
Elongation at Break, % 796 654 515 1013 993 981 935 876 829
Compression Set
@ Room Temperature 16 24 37 41 44 44 48 54 55
OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM IM IM IM IM IM
EUROPE GRADES
reSound™ REC
VX2800-5032 C 47A
reSound™ REC
VX2800-5033 C 54A
reSound™ REC
GP 7820-140
GP 7820-160
reSound™ REC
GP 7820-180
Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR
Recycled Content, % 61% 61% 60% 60% 60%
PCR Recycled Source Transportation Transportation Transportation/
Hardness, Shore A 47 54 38 57 77
Color Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural
Specific Gravity 0.96 0.96 0.94 0.97 1.0
Tensile Strength, MPa 1.80 2.00 7.19 6.65 7
Elongation at Break, % 766 682 1590 1380 1010
Compression Set
@ Room Temperature 28 29 28 32 38
OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM IM IM
EUROPE GRADES
ASIA GRADES - PIR
reSound™ REC
VX3120-801
reSound™ REC
VX3120-802
reSound™ REC
VX3120-803
Recycled Content PIR PIR PIR
Recycled Content, % 20% 40% 60%
Recycled Source Textile
Textile
Textile
Hardness, Shore A 67 68 68
Color Natural Natural Natural
Specific Gravity 1.11 1.10 1.11
Tensile Strength, PSI 1450 1229 1151
Elongation at Break, % 752 709 653
OM Substrate PC, ABS,
PC, ABS,
PC, ABS,
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 30A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 40A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 50A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 60A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 70A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 80A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7810-801
C 90A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 30A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 40A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801 C 50A
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 60A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 70A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 80A Natural
reSound™ REC
DY 7820-801
C 90A Natural
reSound™ REC
3630-801C 40N
reSound™ REC
3630-801C 50N
reSound™ REC
3630-801C 60N
reSound™ REC
7850-90N FR
GP 7820-240
GP 7820-260
GP 7820-280
Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR
Recycled Content, % 9% 12% 15% 21% 23% 30% 39% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 45% 45% 45% 32% 60% 60% 60%
Recycled Source Food
Food
Food
Food
Food
Food
Food
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Packaging,
Food
Hardness, Shore A 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 40 49 58 85 39 57 80
Color Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural
Specific Gravity 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.88 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.95 0.94 0.97 0.97 0.99 1.01 1.02 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.04 0.95 0.98 1.0
Tensile Strength, PSI 678 889 939 964 1057 1328 1619 663 804 830 859 844 1007 1279 830 965 985 1250 938 1089 1479
Elongation at Break, % >1000 983 893 750 726 699 599 1028 948 880 807 681 642 640 700 700 650 310 1600 1360 1090
OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS – PP 30 39
Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM EM IM IM IM
ASIA GRADES - PCR
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Avient Colorants Sweden AB in Malmoe and Avient Colorants USA LLC in Lewiston, Maine are Medical
Centers of Competence with an external ISO 13485 certification.
Validation
Avient Colorants Sweden AB and Avient Colorants
Lewiston, ME follow the Global Harmonization Task
Force guideline GHTF/SG3/N99-10 to define the
procedure for process validation.
HACCP
Avient Colorants Spain S.A., Avient Colorants
Toluca Mexico, and PolyOne Spain SLU follow the
structure of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point) as a system for assessing
compliance to food safety standards.