https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
Adjusted free cash flow for 2023 was $186 million, slightly ahead
of expectations.
2
2024 Outlook
“In the first quarter, we expect demand to continue to improve in our two largest end markets,
packaging and consumer, as destocking comes to an end and our sustainable solutions
portfolio expands.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable materials solutions that
transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better
world.
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled
content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Lockport_IATF%252016949%25202016_EXP%25205-2021.pdf
Including the following support activities:
PolyOne Design Center (Solution Center)
33567 Walker Road
Avon Lake
Ohio
44012
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Customer service, Marketing, Human resources, Logistics,
Supplier management, Continuous improvement, Info.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/composite-braces-case-study.pdf
THE SOLUTION
Reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity
is at the top of the engineering challenge list for any
product, but it’s an especially difficult hurdle for vehicles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/lubrione-pke-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Inherently low COF
• Excellent wear resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Cost-effective
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66,
PA6 and POM
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
These materials are ideal for use in applications
requiring lubricated solutions, as the formulations
have improved wear, chemical, and hydrolysis
resistance over nylons (PA6 or PA66).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
THE SOLUTION
With its global footprint, Avient was able to work with
DENSO both in initial trials in Japan as well as locally
at a manufacturing facility in Europe.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Capture Oxygen Scavenger Product Bulletin.pdf
ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger
ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger is a fully
recyclable scavenging solution that actively protects
beverages from the adverse effects of oxygen,
extending product shelf life up to 24 months.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Silcosperse Flame Retardant Additives Product Bulletin %281%29.pdf
These silicone additive solutions
create a char or gas that reduces oxygen at the
source of flame, leading to components that
become self-extinguishing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Comple_t LFT Wheelchair Caster Case Study.pdf
THE SOLUTION
Moving away from machining, the Frog Legs team
embraced injection molding, enabling them to create
more intricate shapes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Avient Design Overview Brochure.pdf
Our solution?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Financial%2520Review.pdf
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• Versus 2010, revenue growth of 9% drives 23% increase
in adjusted operating income
• Adjusted EPS expands 29% to all-time high of $1.02
Net Sales Adjusted Operating
$1.02
Adjusted EPS
$2,622 $2,643
$2,739
$2,061
$2,622
$2,864
Net Sales
$88 $87
$72
$59
$147
$181
Adjusted Operating
Income
$0.12
$0.27
$0.21
$0.13
$0.79
$1.02
($ millions) ($ millions)
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• Each platform contributed to our year over year
operating income growth
• Record OI achieved in Specialty and POD
• Ten quarters of double-digit adjusted EPS expansion
POD PP&SSpecialty Platform
ROS%* 0.6% 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0% 2.9% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.7% 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
$20 $19
$22
$28
$25
$42
$56
I
POD
$76
$64 $66
$31 $33
$54
$62
In
PP&S
$5
$13
$31
$46 $46
$87 $89
I
Specialty Platform
*ROS% is defined as adjusted operating income % of revenue
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• Continued portfolio repositioning
� Sale of SunBelt equity investment
� Acquisition of specialty companies ColorMatrix and Uniplen
• World-class working capital of 9.6% maintained while
improving on-time delivery to 94%improving on-time delivery to 94%
81%
87%
88%
95%
93% 92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
14.3%
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales
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First Quarter 2012 Highlights
• Revenues increased 9%
over Q1 2011 to a new
quarterly record
• Adjusted EPS increased 12%
$0.26
$0.29
Adjusted EPS
• Adjusted EPS increased 12%
over prior year
• All platforms delivered
double-digit operating
income growth
$25.2
$14.7
$29.1
$17.8
$16.7
Specialty PP&S POD
Adjusted Operating Income
$14.3
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• Total Debt at 3/31/12
Less: Cash
Net Debt
• Available Liquidity
$706
186
$520
$360
$250
$350
$400
$450 Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2012
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/12
• Available Liquidity
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$186
156
$342
*Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
2015 2017 2020
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• Repurchased 6
million shares in
2011
Share Share
RepurchaseRepurchase
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
DividendsDividends
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
Organic Organic
GrowthGrowth
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
AcquisitionsAcquisitions
Use of Cash
Current Cash Balance = $186M
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9X
• 7.9 million shares
remain available
for repurchase
under the current
authorization
increased in Q1
2012
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
• CAPEX
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
*Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix
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