https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/AVNT August IR Presentation w NonGAAP Recs%5B40%5D.pdf
&
Canada
EMEA
Asia
Latin America
64%
36%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
Color
Additives
and Inks
40%
37%
18%
5%
6%
8%
24%
20%
10%
15%
9% 4% 4%
Defense
Healthcare
Packaging
Consumer
Building &
Construction
Industrial
Transportation
Energy Telecom
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C R EAT I N G A WO R L D- C L A SS
S US TA I NA B L E ORG A N I ZAT I ON
1. 6.5% annualized long term sales
growth leveraging sustainable
solutions, composites, healthcare
and emerging regions
2.
Continue fostering our Great Place
to Work® culture
Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives
Long Term
Growth
Rates
Growth DriversGrowth Drivers
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
2016 2018 2020 2022
$51
$84
$212
$668
2016 2018 2020 2022
$108 $113
$231
$293
2016 2018 2020 2022
$265
$358
$726
$830
2016 2018 2020 2022
8-12% 10% 8-10% 5%
Sustainable Solutions Composites Healthcare Asia/Emerging Regions
Profitable GrowthProfitable Growth Great Place to WorkGreat Place to Work
5.4%
11.5%
16.2%
2006 2018 2022
EBITDA Margins
$0.14
$2.67
$3.04
2006 2018 2022
Adjusted EPS
2022 data is pro forma for acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and Distribution divestiture
TO P- T IE R S US TA I NA B I L I TY PE R F OR MA N C E
A N D R EC O G NI T I ON
Industry Sustainability Standards
90th
percentile
87th
ESG Ratings Performance
2
2
5
5
Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company.
Global Compact
• Highlights ESG Performance, including
ratings, awards, and certifications
• Features increased carbon emissions
disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario
Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data
• Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program,
designed to enable supplier evaluation &
collaboration
• Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused
on safety, employee engagement and
advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
20 22 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT
19
Avient Confidential 20
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• Leadership will be conducting
an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainable solutions portfolio
• Deep dive into how we enable
customers to achieve their
sustainability goals
SUSTAINABILITY DAY
20
…are Growing at Twice the Rate as
Conventional Products
Sustainably-Branded Products…
STAKEHOLD ER INFLUENC E D RI VES D EMA ND
Consumers
Are demanding
recyclability and eco-
conscious products
Governments
Are mandating changes
through legislation, taxes,
and regional accords
Brand Owners
Have committed to
ambitious goals to achieve
sustainability metrics
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A P P E N D I X
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Performance
Additives
16%
Pigments
12%
TiO2
10%
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
11%
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
5%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
5%
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
RA W MATERI AL BA SKET
PEER COMPARISONS
AVI ENT I S ASSET LI GHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of August 17, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of August 17, 2023
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/gls-tpes-antimicrobial-technologies
Automotive HVAC seals, cup holder mats
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-tpes-post-consumer-recycled-content-automotive-windshields
Their performance properties also fit automotive applications that could benefit from vibration damping, such as door mats, door damping and glove boxes.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4103
DNU Geon(TM) A60-27A CPSIA Compliant Mat Vi
The more complete the information, the more accurate the search result - e.g. a search that only includes the number "8700" or the word "RED" will yield very large results sets).
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6858
CORE(TM) SK329 BLACK MAT VINYL NP
The more complete the information, the more accurate the search result - e.g. a search that only includes the number "8700" or the word "RED" will yield very large results sets).
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4447
Geon(TM) SK154-80 Mat Vinyl
The more complete the information, the more accurate the search result - e.g. a search that only includes the number "8700" or the word "RED" will yield very large results sets).
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4357
Geon(TM) SK140-60 Brown Mat Backing NP
The more complete the information, the more accurate the search result - e.g. a search that only includes the number "8700" or the word "RED" will yield very large results sets).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
Post-consumer recycled content as percentage of total plastic packaging volume, by weight
E NA B L I N G T H E U S E O F R E C YC L E D C O N T EN T
T O P 5 G A P S T H A T W E A R E A D D R E S S I N G
2) DECONTAMINATION1) COLOR MANAGEMENT 3) MAINTAINING MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
4) MONO-MATERIAL
CONSTRUCTION
5) CONSISTENT RECYCLED
MATERIAL QUALITY
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G U I D I N G B R A N D S T O W H A T I S P O S S I B L E
C A S E S T U DY W I T H B R A N D OW N E R
Recycled ResinVirgin Resin
16
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW
17
• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected
to grow 18% in 2021 as our innovation efforts
and collaboration with customers continues to
accelerate
• Investments centered around innovation and
global sustainability megatrends
o Enabling a circular economy –
Technologies that allow for increased use of
post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and
improve recyclability of plastics
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI
applications to reduce weight and material
requirements, which minimize energy and
carbon emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety
applications as well as Avient’s alternative
materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens,
BPA and other less eco-friendly options
17
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021E
$405M
$455M
$340M
$550M
$790M
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$930M
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Q3 2020 $925 $74
Sustainable Solutions 35 19% 14
Healthcare 51 44% 10
Composites 13 39% 6
Growth in Asia / LATAM 14 11% 3
Other 177 39% 16
Sub-total $1,215 31% $123
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (19)
COVID Response Applications (5) (3)
FX Impact 10 2
Synergies 12
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs (16)
Q3 2021 $1,220 32% $99
Q3 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
18
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
19
Q3 2020 Q3 2021
(1) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1)
(44% of total revenue)
(56% of total revenue)
Q3 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+20%
+31%
+40%
+24%
+46%
+40%
+14%
+33%
Energy Telecom Building &
Construction
Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q3 YEAR-OVER-YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE
20
• Demand driven by growth
in sustainable solutions,
healthcare and consumer
applications
• Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
• Synergy capture on pace
to achieve $50M in annual
savings in 2021
Q3 2020 $ 111
Demand 29
Adjusted
EBITDA$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 51
Inflation (37)
SEM:
Price / Mix 25
Inflation (22)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 108
Inflation (103)
Net Price Benefit 22
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (19)
COVID Response Applications (3)
Synergies 12
Incentives, FX, Other (16)
Q3 2021 $ 136
21
• Price increases have more than
covered raw material and freight
inflation impacts of $300M year-
to-date compared to 2020
• Demand impact driven by
Q3 seasonality for the business
Q2 TO Q3 SEQUENTIAL EBITDA BRIDGE
Q2 2021 $ 159
CAI:
Price / Mix 17
Inflation (8)
SEM:
Price / Mix 6
Inflation (5)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 35
Inflation (35)
Net Price Benefit 10
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (4)
Demand / Seasonality (35)
Other 6
Q3 2021 $ 136
Adjusted
EBITDA$ millions
F U L L Y E A R 2 0 2 1
O U T L O O K
$308
$430
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$3.00
2020PF 2021E
FULL YEAR GROWTH PROJECTIONS
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
23
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$3,783
$4,750
2020PF 2021E
+ 26%
Adjusted EPS
+ 40% + 55%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1)(1)(1)
$1.74
$1.93
$3.00
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
$442
$457
$580
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 GROWTH
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
24
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,750
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
+ 19%
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
(1) (1)
0.1 0.1
0.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0 1.0
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
40%
99%
YTD 5 - YR 10 - YR
0.16
0.20
0.26
0.34
0.42
0.50
0.58
0.72
0.79 0.81
0.85
0.95
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2.1x
Q4 NET LEVERAGE
~$1Bn
REPURCHASED
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
~$450MM
PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS
C R E AT I N G VA LU E F O R SH A R E H O L D E R S
25
Share Performance Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging
3.5x
2.1x
2019PF 2021E
Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage
$
B
n
$
p
e
r
sh
a
re
Total Shareholder Return
~$4Bn
MARKET CAP INCREASE
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
(1) Share performance includes reinvested dividends and is as of 10.25.2021
(2) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1)
(2)
494%
SUSTA INAB ILITY R EPORT
Continuous ESG Improvement
26
• Updated 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Further disclosure on key Environmental,
Social, and Governance impacts
• Joined U.N.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2 0 3 0 S U STA I NA B I L I T Y TA RG E TS
27
Sustainalytics 2021 ESG Risk Ranking
RANK
(1st = lowest risk)
PERCENTILE
(1st – lowest risk)
Chemicals
INDUSTRY
75/449 17th
Specialty Chemicals
SUBINDUSTRY
21/124 17th
AV I E N T E S G R AT I N G S
ISS November 2021 ESG Scores
SCORE
(1 = Best, 10 = Worst)
Environmental 2
Social 1
Governance 4
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2 0 2 1 AV I E N T I N V E S TO R DAY
29
• Investor Day to be held December 9, 2021 in New York, NY
• The company will be doing a deep dive into its key long-
term growth drivers with a particular focus on sustainable
solutions
Revenue Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites / 5G 10%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
• Senior leadership team will also provide further details on
the Clariant Color integration, as well as capital allocation
priorities
PEER COMPARISONS
30
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y
• Most recent Sustainability report substantially expanded disclosure on
key environmental and social topics
Clariant Masterbatch
performance will be included in this year’s report.
2021 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ranking
Newsweek Most Responsible Companies
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF
VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use Bio-derived Content
Eco-conscious Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability
Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting
$275M
$325M
$355M
$410M
$560M
9 (1) Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)(2) 2020 is Pro forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business
(2)
Revenue from Sustainable Solutions 2016 – 2020
(1)
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW
10
• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 11% in
2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers
continues to accelerate
• Relentless focus on delivering our 2030 sustainability targets to
benefit the planet and people of the world while adding value to
our customers, communities, associates and shareholders
• Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability
megatrends
o Improving Recyclability – Technologies that allow for increased use
of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight
and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon
emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as
Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA
and other less eco-friendly options
o Avient CycleWorks – New innovation center dedicated to advancing
recycling and the circular economy through collaboration with
customers and brand owners
Enable 100% of products manufactured for
packaging applications to be recyclable or
reusable.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2 0 3 0 S U STA I NA B I L I T Y TA RG E TS
11
F U T U R E G ROW TH I N E XC E S S
O F G D P I S D R I V E N B Y:
Our company is positioned to sustainably grow at a rate that
exceeds GDP.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
Operating Income
$3,783
$4,300
2020PF 2021E
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Previous
Guidance
Current
Guidance
$3,783
$4,650
2020PF 2021E
$308
$410
2020PF 2021E
$308
$430
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$2.80
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$3.00
2020PF 2021E
(1) (1)(1)
(1)(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
$442
$457
$580
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
$1.74
$1.93
$3.00
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
16
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,650
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
+ 17%
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
(1) (1)
($ in millions)
2021E Adjusted EBITDA 580$
Free Cash Flow 280$
Total Debt 1,860
Less: Cash (755)
Net Debt 1,105$
2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x
17
BA L A N C E S H E E T
• Acquisition of Magna Colours completed on
July 1 – expands sustainable solutions
portfolio through water-based inks technology
• Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted
EBITDA by the end of 2021
• Driven by record adjusted EBITDA
performance and strong free cash flow
generation from asset light business
• Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic
share repurchases and balance sheet /
continued leverage reduction
3.5x
2.7x
1.9x
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA
(1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW
18
• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to
grow 14% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and
collaboration with customers continues to accelerate
• Investments centered around innovation and global
sustainability megatrends
o Enabling a circular economy – Technologies that
allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled
(PCR) material and improve recyclability of plastics
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications
to reduce weight and material requirements, which
minimize energy and carbon emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety
applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials
to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less
eco-friendly options
18
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF**
Bio-polymers Reduced Energy Use Human Health & Safety
Sustainable Infrastructure VOC Reduction Recycle Solutions
Eco-Conscious Lightweighting
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2020
$405M
$455M
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business
$340M
$550M
$790M
18
19
Key Updates
• Includes Clariant Masterbatch performance
• Increases disclosures and ESG data
• Provides performance updates on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Commits to operational carbon neutrality in 2050 and 100%
renewable energy by 2050 (RE 100)
• Announces Avient’s participation in U.N.
Sustainable Development Goals
• Updates sustainable solutions portfolio performance
• Introduces latest Employee Resource Group (EMBRACE)
focused on attracting and retaining racially diverse talent
• Recognizes Avient as one of America’s Most Responsible
Companies by Newsweek
2 0 2 0 S U STA I NA B I L I T Y R E P O R T
19
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas
emissions by 60%.
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2 0 3 0 S U STA I NA B I L I T Y TA RG E TS
20
2 0 2 1 AV I E N T I N V E S TO R DAY
21
• Investor Day to be held December 9, 2021 in New York, NY
• Company will provide updates on its key growth drivers
with a deep focus on sustainable solutions
Revenue Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites / 5G 10%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
• Senior leadership team to also present on Clariant MB
integration, M&A opportunities and capital allocation
priorities
PEER COMPARISONS
22
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.