https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/avient-ir-presentation-goldman-sachs-and-morgan-stanley.pdf
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2 0 2 1 O U T L O O K
Synergies
($ millions)
Initial
Three-Year
Estimate
Revised
Three-Year
Estimate
2021
Expected
Realization
Administrative $ 18 $ 20 $ 15
Sourcing 24 30 15
Operational 18 25 5
Total Synergies $ 60 $ 75 $ 35
C L A R I A N T I N T E G R AT I O N &
C O S T S Y N ERG I E S U PDATE
18
• Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased from $60 million to $75 million
• $5 million of synergies in 2020 and expect to realize $35 million in 2021
• Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding
customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over
the long term
$86
$103
2020PF 2021E
$0.53
$0.70
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q1
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
19
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$991
$1,090
2020PF 2021E
+ 10%
Adjusted EPS
+ 20% + 32%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
$308
$360
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$2.40
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – FULL YEAR
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
20
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$3,783
$4,100
2020PF 2021E
+ 8%
Adjusted EPS
+ 17% + 24%
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)
2020 Pro forma $3,783 $308
Sustainable Solutions 60 11% 24
Healthcare 60 11% 18
Composites 20 10% 10
Growth in Emerging Regions 50 7% 11
Other (GDP growth) 82 5% 11
Sub-total $4,055 7% $382
COVID Response Applications (25) - (11)
Outdoor High Performance Applications (15) - (7)
Asia Payroll Tax Subsidy (COVID) - - (4)
FX Impact 85 - 7
Synergies - - 30
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (37)
2021 Estimated $4,100 8% $360
2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
21
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) COVID Response Applications: facemasks, personal protective equipment
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(1)
(2)
C A S H F LOW A N D L E V E R AGE
22
• Asset light business generates
significant free cash flow
• Cash generation in 2021 partially offset
by restructuring activities to capture
synergies associated with the Clariant
Masterbatch acquisition
• Cash flow deployed to M&A,
opportunistic share repurchases and
balance sheet / leverage reduction
3.5x
2.7x
2.1x
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
($ millions) 2020 2021E
Adjusted EBITDA 382 510
Working Capital: Source / (Use) 116 (30)
Cash Taxes (40) (53)
Interest Paid (67) (76)
CapEx (62) (75)
CapEx for Synergy Capture (2) (20)
Restructuring for Synergy Capture (11) (25)
Other 22 19
Free Cash Flow 338 250
23
• 8% increase in sales drives 24% increase in adjusted EPS to $2.40
($2.70 excluding step-up depreciation and amortization) as a result of
continued growth in sustainable solutions and synergy capture
• Clariant synergy capture ahead of schedule: $35M of savings planned from
Clariant Masterbatch acquisition
• Adjusted EBITDA of $510M – highest level in company history
• Deleveraging ahead of schedule – 2.1x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the
end of 2021
2021 PROJECTIONS
PEER COMPARISONS
24
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avient-q4-earnings-and-2021-outlook-website.pdf
10
2 0 2 1 O U T L O O K
Synergies
($ millions)
Initial
Three-Year
Estimate
Revised
Three-Year
Estimate
2021
Expected
Realization
Administrative $ 18 $ 20 $ 15
Sourcing 24 30 15
Operational 18 25 5
Total Synergies $ 60 $ 75 $ 35
C L A R I A N T I N T E G R AT I O N &
C O S T S Y N ERG I E S U PDATE
12
• Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased from $60 million to $75 million
• $5 million of synergies in 2020 and expect to realize $35 million in 2021
• Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding
customer expectations
• Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over
the long term
$86
$103
2020PF 2021E
$0.53
$0.70
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q1
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
13
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$991
$1,090
2020PF 2021E
+ 10%
Adjusted EPS
+ 20% + 32%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
$308
$360
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$2.40
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – FULL YEAR
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
14
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$3,783
$4,100
2020PF 2021E
+ 8%
Adjusted EPS
+ 17% + 24%
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)
2020 Pro forma $3,783 $308
Sustainable Solutions 60 11% 24
Healthcare 60 11% 18
Composites 20 10% 10
Growth in Emerging Regions 50 7% 11
Other (GDP growth) 82 5% 11
Sub-total $4,055 7% $382
COVID Response Applications (25) - (11)
Outdoor High Performance Applications (15) - (7)
Asia Payroll Tax Subsidy (COVID) - - (4)
FX Impact 85 - 7
Synergies - - 30
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (37)
2021 Estimated $4,100 8% $360
2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
15
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) COVID Response Applications: facemasks, personal protective equipment
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(1)
(2)
C A S H F LOW A N D L E V E R AGE
16
• Asset light business generates
significant free cash flow
• Cash generation in 2021 partially offset
by restructuring activities to capture
synergies associated with the Clariant
Masterbatch acquisition
• Cash flow deployed to M&A,
opportunistic share repurchases and
balance sheet / leverage reduction
3.5x
2.7x
2.1x
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
($ millions) 2020 2021E
Adjusted EBITDA 382 510
Working Capital: Source / (Use) 116 (30)
Cash Taxes (40) (53)
Interest Paid (67) (76)
CapEx (62) (75)
CapEx for Synergy Capture (2) (20)
Restructuring for Synergy Capture (11) (25)
Other 22 19
Free Cash Flow 338 250
We sell solutions not commodities.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-may-2021-w-non-gaap-recs.pdf
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
18
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(1)
19
Electrical &
Electronics
Building &
Construction
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 A N D F U L L Y E A R
2 0 2 1 O U T L O O K
$69
$112
2020PF 2021E
$0.42
$0.80
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
21
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
2020PF 2021E
+ 26%
Adjusted EPS
+ 62% + 90%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
22
Sales Adj.
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After FX - Post Press Special Effects
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
Smartbatch™ Fabric FX
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/exercise-fitness
OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
18
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Adjusted
Operating
Income$ millions
(1)
19
Electrical &
Electronics
Building &
Construction
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 A N D F U L L Y E A R
2 0 2 1 O U T L O O K
A S O F A P R I L 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 W E B C A S T
$69
$112
2020PF 2021E
$0.42
$0.80
2020PF 2021E
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
21
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
2020PF 2021E
+ 26%
Adjusted EPS
+ 62% + 90%
(in millions) (in millions)
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
22
Sales Adj.
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/office-supplies
OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
OnFlex™ LO Low VOC/ Fog Thermoplastic Elastomers
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants
Human Health &
Safety
Solutions that directly protect and preserve human health (e.g., Hygiene & Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) and medical devices)
Mevopur™ Polyolefin-based Formulations and Masterbatches
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Recycle Solutions
Contains Recycle Content: Incorporates post-consumer or post-industrial recycle content.
OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants achieve an appearance comparable to glossy or brushed metal while
reducing VOC emissions by replacing paint.
Formulations are > 20% recycled content
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/edgetek-ld
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/complet-and-onforce-lft-processing-guide.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/nymax-pir-and-resound-r-nd-recycled-nylon-formulations
https://www.fiber-line.com/en/products/distribution-program
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-and-nucleating-agents
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy provides reliable power, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves natural resources.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
Smartbatch™ FX for Paint Replacement
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants
Smartbatch™ Fabric FX - Product Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Fiber Technology
Barrier Technologies
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We are breaking ground on a new innovation center adjacent to our manufacturing facility in Pune
• Focused on investments in both R&D resource
additions and capital investments
• Platform development in new disruptive
markets to support core business and strategy
ISHA
Avient Manufacturing
Site, Pune, India
India Innovation Center
Innovative Sustainable Holistic Accelerator (ISHA)
Avient Corporation 108
2021E 2022E 2023E 2024E 2025E
$1.1B
$1.6B
Growth Through Innovation
Avient Corporation 109
Total CAI and SEMWorld-Class Vitality Index
% of revenue from products launched last five years
12%
35%
2006 2021E
Revenue from new products
Investor Day 2021
Summary
Jamie Beggs
Avient Corporation 110
$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 )
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,750
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
+ 19%
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
(1) (1)
Avient Corporation 111
2021 Sales Growth Summary
Key Growth Drivers Segments
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition
Sales
Growth
Rate
2020 Proforma 3,783$
Sustainable Solutions 140 18%
Healthcare 150 31%
Composites 44 33%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 103 21%
Other 530 28%
2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26%
(1) (1)
Sales
Growth
Rate
2020 Proforma 3,783$
Color, Additives & Inks 330 16%
Specialty Engineered Materials 195 28%
Distribution 495 45%
Corporate & Eliminations (53)
2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26%
Avient Corporation 112
Year–to–date EBITDA Bridge
2020 September YTD $ 339
Demand 132
Adjusted
EBITDA($ millions)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition
(1)
CAI:
Price / Mix 96
Inflation (74)
SEM:
Price / Mix 61
Inflation (45)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 204
Inflation (195)
Net Price Benefit 47
Supply Chain Disruptions (38)
COVID Response Applications (11)
Synergies 34
Incentives, Travel, FX, Other (48)
2021 September YTD $ 455
• Demand driven by growth in
sustainable solutions, healthcare
and consumer applications
• Price increases have more than
covered raw material and freight
inflation impacts of $300M year-
to-date compared to 2020
• Synergy capture on pace to
achieve $52M in annual savings
in 2021
Avient Corporation 113
2006 2021E
$1,110
$3,000
Return on Invested Capital
Avient Corporation 114
Invested Capital
2006 Current
11%
8%
Cost of Capital
2006 2021E
5%
12%
ROIC (after-tax)
($ millions)
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
44%
98%
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
Creating Value for Shareholders
Avient Corporation 115
Share Performance Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging
3.5x
2.1x
2019PF 2021E
Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage
$
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n
$
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e
r
sh
a
re
Total Shareholder Return
~$4.3Bn
MARKET CAP INCREASE
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
(1) Share performance includes reinvested dividends and is as of December 2, 2021
(2) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1)
(2)
528%
Shaping a Sustainable Future…
Avient Corporation 116
What We Shared Today
S US TAINAB LE S OLU TI ONS
$340
$930
2016 2021E
Brand Owner Commitment
3
2021E 2025E
10 – 50
Percent of recycled
plastic used
Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions
13% organic CAGR
Net Sales ($ millions)
Avient Corporation 117
8-12%
CAGR
What We Shared Today
HE A LT HCARE
$225
$685
2010 2021E
Megatrend Growth Rate
17,645
29,445
2021E 2025E
Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions
9% organic CAGR
Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020
11% CAGR
Market for Medical Plastics
(millions of LBs)
Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales
Avient Corporation 118
Net Sales ($ millions)
8-10%
CAGR
What We Shared Today
C OMP OSI TE S
$74
$260
2017 2021E
11% organic CAGR
Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales
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Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions
Net Sales ($ millions)
5G Capacity and Demand
Source: Mobile Experts: 5G Millimeter Wave 2019:
Radio Architecture and Outlook, March 2019
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