https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent COF performance (both wet and dry)
• Outstanding abrasion and UV resistance
• Easily colorable
• Custom formulations available to achieve
specific performance properties
• Injection moldable (can be overmolded)
and extrudable
• Retains properties and performance when
immersed in salt water
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
This grip-enhancing TPE is colorable and
customizable to meet the look and functional
requirements of a broad range of consumer
applications.
Versaflex XP 2850
Hardness, Shore A 53
Specific Gravity 0.89
Color Natural
Tensile Strength (psi) 616.4
Elongation at Break (%) 541.4
Viscosity @ 11170/sec (Pa s) 10.9
Dry Kinetic COF 1.256
Wet Kinetic COF 2.463
Increase in COF* (%) 96.1
Abrasion Loss** (mg/cycle) 0.014
Bondability*** PP, PE
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF VERSAFLEX XP WET GRIP MATERIAL
* Pull time = 5 sec; Sled Weight = 203 grams; Rate = 30cm/min
** Weight = 1000 grams; Cycles = 500; Wheel = H-18
*** For bonding to other substrates, please contact Avient
COMPARING VERSAFLEX XP 2850 WITH COMMONLY USED WET GRIP MATERIALS
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
1.26
2.46
0.85
0.52
0.40
1.20
0.52 0.50 0.52 0.500.50 0.49
Wax Rubber EVA Foam Rubberized
Vinyl
Versaflex
XP 2850
PVC
DRY WET
Wet/Dry COF Performance
*Prepared to standard ASTM D1141-98R21
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Paddlesports Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN
STRENGTH & FLEX
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
DURABILITY
Density, Stiffness, Strength
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements, Chemical Resistance
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance,
UV Stable Additives
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch, Slip Resistance
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Lightweighting, Buoyancy
SOLUTION: Continuous Filament
Winding Technology
EXTREME
PERFORMANCE
Waterproof Seals
& Closures
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
DYNAMIC COMFORT
Durability, Customization,
Shock Absorption
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers
COLOR RESILIENCE
Excellent Adhesion
to Substrates,
Weatherability
SOLUTION: Plastisol
Textile Inks
FUNCTIONALITY
High Stiffness, Structural Integrity,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite
Tapes & Laminates
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Colors, Patterns
& Tones
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, Specialty Additives
RESILIENCE
Weatherability, Longevity
SOLUTION: Specialty
Engineered Polymer
Formulations
STEM TO STERN
OUTSTANDING FROM
Explore the many ways polymers can help you innovate to
meet evolving consumer demands and create thoughtfully
designed paddlesports products that set your brand apart.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-mini-liquid-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
The FlexCart Mini system is designed as the metering system
for liquid colorants and additives within a reduced space.
PlanetPak containers are optimized and recommended
for Avient liquid colors and additives.
Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of
liquid color and additive processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix Smartheat RHC Technical Bulletin.pdf
It
can be supplied as a stand-alone product or as a
combination product, where it can be incorporated
into a liquid color, acetaldehyde scavenger, or UV
light barrier additive.
EU FDA Mercosur
SmartHeat RHC Yes Yes Yes
PACKAGING
Package Type Quantity
5G Pail Up to 40 lbs
Planetpak Up to 40 lbs
Test Description Test Method Units Typical Values
Viscosity Avient Method cP 6,000–10,000
Density Avient Method Lbs/gal 7.9–8.9
Color Variance Avient Method ∆E 0.0–1.0
Color Appearance Visual — Slight Blue
Dispersion Pressout Visual — Pass
Opacity: Visual Visual — Pass
TYPICAL GENERAL PROPERTIES1
1Typical values are not to be construed as specifications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
Coloring
When overmolding TPEs, care should be taken when considering color concentrates.
Coloring
When overmolding TPEs, care should be taken when considering color concentrates.
Problem: Non-uniform color
Poor dispersion
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Globalization.pdf
Capital projects heavily focused on enabling
international growth
�Greenfield Color facility in India�Greenfield Color facility in India
�New TPE line in Brazil
�Joint venture with E.A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/photovoltaic-floating-power-station-case-study.pdf
FLOATING SOLAR POWER STATIONS GET WEATHERING
PROTECTION FROM ANTI-UV COLOR CONCENTRATE
To learn more, contact Avient
at +86-21-28981188.
This manufacturer is using Avient’s Smartbatch™
Concentrates, an integrated colorant and anti-UV
solution.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520CFA%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non%2520GAAP%252011%252019%25202013.pdf
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* YTD 2013
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 17.6 $ 49.7 $ 48.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 28.1 37.7 83.4
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 21.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 153.0
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 41.8
Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 49.7
SunBelt Joint venture 91.9 28.6 18.9 -
Corporate (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (61.7)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 182.8
Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 61.7
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 244.5
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 63%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y*
YTD 2013
Organic’ Acquisitions**
YTD 2013’
Consolidated
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 427.2 $ 113.6 $ 540.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 608.0 45.7 653.7
Designed Structures and Solutions Sales - - 428.2 428.2
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,035.2 $ 587.5 1,622.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 473.6 39.2 512.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 818.1 - 818.1
Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (106.0) - (106.0)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,220.9 $ 626.7 $ 2,847.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 46.1 $ 2.1 $ 48.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 78.0 5.4 83.4
Designed Structures & Solutions OI - - 21.4 21.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 124.1 $ 28.9 $ 153.0
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 38.1 3.7 41.8
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 49.7 - 49.7
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 - - -
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (39.5) - (39.5)
Special items in OI 39.1 (22.2) - (22.2)
Operating income GAAP $ 233.6 $ 150.2 $ 32.6 $ 182.8
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) - - -
Special items in OI (39.1) 22.2 - 22.2
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 172.4 $ 32.6 $ 205.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 10.8% 1.8% 8.9%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.8% 11.8% 12.8%
Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - - 5.0% 5.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 12.0% 5.0% 9.4%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 8.0% 9.4% 8.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 6.1% - 6.1%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 7.8% 5.2% 7.2%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Spartech and Glasforms results for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Three Months Ended
‘’’’’September 30,
Platform operating income “””””””2013 2012 (a)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 15.7 $ 13.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks 28.7 18.6
Designed Structures and Solutions 10.9 –
Specialty Platform 55.3 31.7
Performance Products and Solutions 14.3 12.3
PolyOne Distribution 16.6 16.4
Corporate and eliminations (24.6) (16.9)
Operating income $ 61.6 $ 43.5
(a) Adjusted to reflect the resins business as a discontinued operation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Mar 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
EPS
$0.14
$2.67
$3.04
TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
Industry Sustainability Standards
90th
percentile
84th
ESG Ratings Performance
1
14
PEOPLE
C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G
Community Service
7x Safer
than Industry Average
World-Class Safety
Leadership Development
Over $17 million
raised since 2010
Diversity & Inclusion
15
2022 RE SU LT S
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
17
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 42
Inflation (20)
SEM:
Price / Mix 14
Inflation (10)
Net Price Benefit 26
Wage and Energy Inflation (13)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 4
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 21
FX (10)
Q4 2022 $107
Adjusted
Q4 2021 $ 132
Demand (50)
Russia Import Sales (3)
• Demand contraction
especially prevalent in
EMEA and Asia
• Pricing continues to cover
inflation of raw materials,
wages and energy
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF STRONG AND
IMPROVING FREE CASH FLOW GENERATION
18
• Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to
working capital
management
• Anticipate continued
strong free cash flow
generation and
conversion despite
global uncertainty
78% 78% 80% 80% 81%
78%
84% 83%
80%
0%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
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FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion %
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. 2020 is pro forma for Clariant Color and 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials
$600 $592
$3.02 $3.04
FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA)
19
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,712 $3,653
-2%
Adjusted EPS
-1% + 1%
(in millions) (in millions)
(+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX)
FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
20
CAI
$2,402 $2,355
$409 $402
SEM Pro Forma
$1,308 $1,300
$278 $272
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2% -1%
(+5% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+4% excluding FX)
- 2%
(+2% excluding FX)
PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE
21
Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$
Foreign Currency (0.23)
Russia Import Sales (0.07)
Outdoor High Performance (0.13)
Color, Additives and Inks 0.18
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.24
Corporate Costs / Other 0.03
Pro Forma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.04$
FULL YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
22
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 247
Inflation (176)
SEM:
Price / Mix 121
Inflation (77)
Net Price Benefit 115
Wage and Energy Inflation (47)
Clariant Color Integration Synergies 23
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 43
FX (34)
Full Year 2022 $592
Adjusted
Full Year 2021 $ 600
Demand (99)
Russia Import Sales (9) • Demand primarily impacted
by China lockdowns, 4th
quarter industrywide
destocking and declining
consumer sentiment
• Pricing outpaced inflation of
raw materials, wages and
energy
2023 G U IDA N CE
$125
$530
$0.55
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,450
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET
25
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability, primarily
in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
K E Y G R O W T H D R I V E R S
A N D T R A N S F O R M E D
P O R T F O L I O
GROWTH DRIVERS: PROVEN SUCCESS
27 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM)
COMPOSITES
$51
$84
$212
$668
HEALTHCARE
$108 $113
$231
$293
8-10%
ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS
$265
$358
$726
$830
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
8-12%
(1) (1)(1)
(Sales in $ millions)
#1 Color Formulator
Dyneema® - World’s Strongest
Fiber™
#1 in Composites applications
for outdoor high performance
#1 in Performance Inks
Customized solutions
140+ PhDs on staff
Rapid development of
innovative products
Extensive patent (2,500+)
portfolio
33% Vitality Index
Better-positioned toward stable,
high-growth end markets
Consumer, packaging,
healthcare and defense comprise
nearly 60% of sales
Agnostic to raw materials,
helping all customers achieve their
goals
Broad portfolio of diversified
sustainable solutions
90%+ of our innovation pipeline
invested in sustainable solutions
Long-term growth rate well
above GDP with expectations of
8-12%
LEVERAGING OUR TRANSFORMED PORTFOLIO
28
Building &
4% Telecom.
2022 PF
$3.65B
sales
Leading Positions Sustainable SolutionsDiversified IndustriesSpecialty Formulator
(1) 2022 Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
(2) 2020 Pro forma for the acquisition of Clariant Color
(1)(2)
$340M
$455M
$790M
2016 2018 2020PF 2022PF
$1,175M
P EE R C O M PAR IS O N S
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
30
2
4 4
5 5 5
6
7 7
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.
32
EV / 2023E EBITDA
Historic Multiple
6.5
8.3
10.0
15.6
13.9 13.7
12.8
9.5
18.0 17.5
12.3
10.2 9.7
8.8 8.4
5.9
(2
01
1)
(2
01
8)
RA W M AT ER IA L
OVE RV IE W
34
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
30%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
Excludes Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
Latin America
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $592M includes corporate costs
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
36
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
US & Canada
34%
38%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
37
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
US & Canada
52%
35%
REGION
38
19%
8%Industrial
16%
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
39
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Acquisition of Dyneema and Q1 2022 Results_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color for
periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
Morgan
• New Senior Secured Term Loan B and new Senior
Unsecured Notes
• Potential proceeds from sale of Distribution business
modeled to pay off 5.25% senior notes due 2023 and
Term Loan
• Acquisition aligned with Avient’s track record of
disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing dividend policy maintained, focus on
deleveraging in the near term
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution,
including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
Cash and Cash Equivalents 595$
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 $M)
TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE GOAL
24
3.5x
2.7x
1.7x
2.9x
2.5x
2.2x
2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E
Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of
Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
(1) (1) (2)
25
PRO FORMA MODELING
2022E Pro Forma Pro Forma
($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
27
Commercial
Resources(1)
Operating Margins
259
360
$40
$122
9%
21%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 39% + 210% + 1200 bps
(1) Commercial Resources include associate headcount in R&D / Technical, Marketing and Sales
CLARIANT COLOR ACQUISITION
28
$133
$205
2019PF 2021
28
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.