https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-shareholders-approve-all-proposals-2018-annual-meeting
NYSE: POL), a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today held its 2018 annual meeting of shareholders, during which time all presented proposals before shareholders were approved.
Actions included the election of the following 10 individuals to serve on the company's Board of Directors until the 2019 annual meeting:
is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-zodiac-aquarius-water-based-inks-unveiled-iss-long-beach
January 18, 2019
LONG BEACH, CA – January 18, 2019 – At the 2019 Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS), PolyOne is launching its new range of Aquarius™ water-based screen printing inks as part of the Zodiac™ collection.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/PolyOne_Website-12.19.pdf
Investor Day CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION December 2019 ACCELERATING GROWTH WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS PolyOne Corporation 2 In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Richardson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation 4 PolyOne Corporation 5 Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications: Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y Integrity V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 6 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty Respect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of sustainable, specialty polymer materials and solutions.
Sources Cash from Balance Sheet $465 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 New Equity 450 Total Sources $1,565 Uses Clariant Masterbatch $1,500 Clariant India Masterbatch 60 Less: Lease Adjustment (113) Net Purchase Price $1,447 Net Cash Acquired 57 Fees, Expenses & OID 61 Total Uses $1,565 ($ Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents $370 $450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver - Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624 Other Debt 25 Total Senior Secured Debt $649 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 Total Senior Debt $1,899 Net Debt $1,529 New Equity $450 Pro Forma Capitalization (1) PF 12/31/2019 $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Financing Financing Summary Terms on New Debt $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 26 PolyOne Corporation 27 T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications: Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation 28 PolyOne Corporation 29
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https://www.avient.com/news/new-non-fluorine-stain-resistant-concentrates-polyester-textiles-avient
POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – February 4, 2025 – Today, Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, announced the launch of new stain-resistant additive concentrates as the latest addition to its Cesa™ Fiber Additives portfolio.
Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/case-study/manufacturer-grows-market-share-lead-free-products
Kalas expands offerings by reducing heavy metal in wire, cable
The switch to new materials allowed Kalas to not only stay in the European market, but to expand its presence and enhance its sustainability profile.
Competitive advantage in existing and new markets: Kalas was able to complete its conversion to lead-free wire and cable materials ahead of its competitors.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-cesa-max-flame-retardant-additives-developed-avient-strict-industry-standards
Also, as demonstrated by Avient’s internal testing in its accredited A2LA Corporate Analytical Testing & Characterization Lab, the Cesa MAX FR additives can provide significantly lower heat release rates over time compared to conventional flame retardants, potentially limiting fire spread and damage.
Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
https://www.avient.com/news/accelerate-color-creation-colormatrix-select-polyone
These formulations can also be re-created in any quantity at any time at our facilities around the world.”
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises PledgeSM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-helps-schneider-electric-achieve-sustainability-goals
CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has announced that its advanced, eco-friendly solutions are helping Schneider Electric to engineer better product performance, improve efficiency and strengthen its globally recognized sustainability strategy.
Two innovative materials from PolyOne are featured in Schneider Electric’s Multifix™ Air home electrical installations.
In addition to its non-halogen formulation, the regulatory-compliant Maxxam solution has a lower density than traditional materials, which reduces material consumption and housing weight for greater production efficiency.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-provides-new-twist-aluminum-cap-liners-low-migration-tpe-technology-pack-expo-2015
In addition to minimizing volatiles that can affect the taste of sensitive aqueous, acidic and low-alcohol beverages, its lower processing temperature also helps save energy and expand manufacturing flexibility.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises PledgeSM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles.