https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/AVNT Q4 2022 Earnings Presentation.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q4 2022 Earnings Presentation
AVIENT CORPORATION
F O U R T H Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2 R E S U L T S A N D
2 0 2 3 F I N A N C I A L G U I D A N C E
(NYSE: AVNT)
F E B R U A RY 1 5 , 2 0 2 3
DISCLAIMER
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
GUIDANCE
DEBT / LEVERAGE REDUCTION
• Completed sale of Distribution
and paid down $750M of debt
in November
• Strong free cash flow in fourth
quarter reduced leverage and
enabled paydown of additional
$200M of debt
• Fixed/Floating Debt Ratio 63/37
• Proven track record of
deleveraging following
acquisitions through consistent
free cash flow generation
$725 $725 $725
$575 $500 $400
$600
$525
$425
$650
$650
$650
$600
$2.40B
$2.20B
2030 Notes
2029 Term Loan
2026 Term Loan
2025 Notes
After Distribution
Divestiture
Year-End
Year-End
Leverage 3.8x 3.1x 2.9x
2023 Notes
After Avient
Protective Materials
Acquisition
$3.15B
2022 TRANSFORMATIONAL PORTFOLIO
ENHANCEMENTS
5
EBITDA margins expanded
from 12% to 16%
Diversified end markets
with reduced exposure to
more cyclical industries
Dyneema®
Acquisition
$1.48B acquisition
strengthens composites
platform
Significantly improved
EBITDA margins $950M divestiture results
in 100% specialty sales
Strong exit multiple of 10x
TTM EBITDA despite
market volatility
Distribution
Divestiture
Improved
Portfolio
GROWING COMPOSITES PLATFORM
CONTRIBUTIONS TO SEM SEGMENT
6
Note: 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials
2016 Sales 2022 Sales
Advanced
Composites
51%
$560M $1,300M
Advanced
Composites
COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D T A P E S T E C H N O L O G Y
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
7
ADVANCED COMPOSITES PERFORMANCE
8 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
$51
$84
$212
$668
$4
$10
$41
$169
(1) (1)
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION AND EPS EXPANSION
9
Adj.
EPS
$0.14
$2.67
$3.04
TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
Industry Sustainability Standards
90th
percentile
84th
ESG Ratings Performance
1
10
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
11
2022 RE SU LT S
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
(PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY)
13
$ 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
14
• 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
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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
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Monofilament Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MONOFILAMENT
MANUFACTURER
P V D F F I L A M E N T E X T R U S I O N
• Reduce or eradicate die build-up
• Improve predictive and final part quality
• Optimize PVDF extrusion for the desired coefficient of
friction (CoF)
• Reduce energy consumption
• Boosted overall production efficiency by
minimizing die build-up through use of a
PVDF-specific processing aid
• Achieved a flawless surface by reducing
friction and improving flow for enhanced
final part quality
• Controlled extrusion pressure to reduce
energy required in processing
Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/OnColor Combination MIC Color - Center Console - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T
• Metallic aspect
• Good surface appearance
• UV resistance
• Cost effective alternative to paint
• Offered a paint replacement solution with a
molded-in-color metallic effect
• Provided color matching expertise
• Utilized simulation tools to predict part
aspect and suggest the best injection point
for process and mold optimization
• Optimized formulation for metallic effects
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive - Case Study-Updated.pdf
TPEE AND TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Eliminate anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Maintain natural color of product
• Demonstrate no impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented yellowing after storage to provide
a quality appearance
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Cesa Light Additives-PP Nonwoven Geotextile-Case study snapshot.pdf
PP NONWOVEN
MANUFACTURER
G E O T E X T I L E S
• High concentrate UV solution (up to 50% light protection)
in PP nonwoven textiles
• Shorter lead time from existing supplier
• Local technical support
• Long-lasting UV stability
• Provided high concentrate UV protection in
nonwoven textiles with dosage @ 50%
• Shortened the lead time with global supply
and technical service
• Offered excellent UV stability
CesaTM Light Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Modular Wall Construction_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
MANUFACTURER
M O D U L A R W A L L C O N S T R U C T I O N
• Technical expertise to provide a custom composite panel
that meets performance requirements
• High strength-to-weight ratio compared to incumbent
materials
• High impact resistance, durability, and structural integrity
• On-site technical support with product
development, including rigorous material
sampling and testing
• Custom-formulated panel structures
meeting impact and lightweight
requirements
• Technical capabilities to provide a solution
meeting residential fire testing
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Trilliant HC-auto-injector-snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL CONTRACT
MANUFACTURER
A U T O - I N J E C T O R H O U S I N G
• Excellent chemical and wear resistance
• Excellent impact resistance
• Specific color matching based on customer’s needs
• Outstanding durability to extend product life
• Customized a chemically resistant formulation
to offer an impact-modified alternative to
traditional competitors in the market
• Provided technical support for material
selection, part & tool design, and process
development to accelerate commercialization
• Delivered custom color matching to meet all
key requirements
Custom Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/maxxam-fr-battery-pack-case-study-one-pager.pdf
POWER TOOL
COMPANY
B A T T E R Y P A C K
• HDPE based solution
• Meet flammability performance requirement for UL94 V-0
• Consistent color and global availability
• Provided global technical services to
enable consistent material quality in
Europe and Asia
• Tested and verified flame retardant
performance conforming to UL94 V-0 @
1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 960°C
• Delivered a pre-colored, HDPE-based
solution for color uniformity globally
Maxxam ™ FR Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/eccoh-optical-cable-sheath-case-study-one-pager.pdf
WIRE &CABLE
COMPANY
O P T I C A L C A B L E S H E A T H
• Excellent resistance to fungi and mildew
• Good UV resistance
• Meet flame retardant standard IEC 60332-3C
• Provided an anti-fungi solution with an ISO
846 rating of 0, showing no growth under
microscope
• Formulated solution to meet flammability
performance demands for IEC60332-2 or
GBT 18380.22-2008 compliance
• Complied with Biocidal Product Regulation
(EU) No528/2012 (BPR)
ECCOH™ Thermoplastic Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Maxxam-Vacuum cleaner-application snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL VACUUM
CLEANER BRAND
B A T T E R Y P A C K & C O V E R
• Flame retardance to conform to UL 94 V-0 at 0.75 mm
• Easy to process and high-flow material to meet thin wall
part design
• Offered a UL 94 V-0 certified material to
fulfill specific customer requests
• Achieved excellent impact strength and
good flexural modulus for added durability
• Delivered an injection moldable PP with
high flow to meet thin-wall demands
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?