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Senior management
believes these measures are useful to investors because they allow for comparison to PolyOne's performance in prior periods without the effect of items that, by their nature,
tend to obscure PolyOne's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on timing, frequency and magnitude.
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows:
2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 2017 2018
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 166.4 $ 173.5 $ 161.1
Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — — —
Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 23.8 32.9 59.5
Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (15.9) (24.8) (25.3)
Adjusted net income from continuing operations
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 174.3 $ 181.6 $ 195.3
Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 82.1 80.4
Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.06 $ 2.21 $ 2.43
* Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation
1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures, including adjustments related to
contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension
and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and
equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-
recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.
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They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting
principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS, and working
capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in
understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting
principles) and non-GAAP financial measures in certain cases throughout this
presentation.
Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS, and working
capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in
understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520–%2520Goldman%2520Sachs%2520Conference%25202015.pdf
They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
PolyOne Corporation Page 3
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting
principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS, and working
capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in
understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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Management believes this provides
comparability of the performance of the combined businesses.
Senior management also uses operating income before
special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are
useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses
in evaluating operating performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient-2023-Sustainability-Report_6.pdf
Avient includes in its Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct internal
accountability standards related to slaver y and human trafficking to which all
employees, agents and consultants are required to adhere.
This tool encourages investments in low-carbon & carbon-free technologies
while increasing the visibility of, and encouraging accountability for, the impact of carbon emissions on the
business.
Our waste
management approach adds value by reducing the risk of environmental harm, as well as costs associated with waste management.
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SHEET
PRODUCERS
RAW MATERIAL
SUPPLIERS
PET BOTTLE
PRODUCERS
PET PREFORM
PRODUCERS
THERMOFORMERS BRANDOWNERS
RETAILERS
CONSUMERS
LOCAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT
SORTING
COMPANIES
RECYCLING
COMPANIES
REGULATION
BODIES
NIAS
COMPLIANT
Why is PET
so Popular?
Market Size and Drivers
In 2020, the global rPET market was valued at $8.56 billion with Asia Pacific as the
largest regional market, accounting for over 45% revenue share.
PET Types
Clear PET—Clear PET accounted for over 76% of the revenue share in 2020 and
is expected to continue as the market leader.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Avient 2021 Sustainability Report 7-26-22.pdf
Every Avient
associate is accountable for these objectives, which is why we have aligned 20% of our
2022 annual incentive plan with ESG metrics (see details on page 5).
For 2022 we have added ESG performance metrics,
which now account for 20% of our associates’ Annual
Incentive Plan.
We know that this will take a lot of work and since 2050 is just around the corner,
rapid action and accountability is needed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sustainabilityreport2018.pdf
While this group sets and monitors
performance against management system
standards, the full operational accountability lies
within each PolyOne Business Unit and operating
site.
To ensure performance expectations are met,
each site has management personnel to manage
their EHS&S systems.
It sets the objectives for the Company,
and holds management accountable for achieving our
strategy.
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If the mold is used in a different machine, minor adjustments to account for the new machine may be needed.