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AVIENT CORPORATION
F O U R T H Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 3 R E S U L T S A N D
2 0 2 4 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 R Y 1 4 , 2 0 2 4
D I S C L A I M E R
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.
They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
Prior Year
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Q4 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/AVNT Second Quarter Earnings Press Release.pdf
Second quarter 2024 adjusted EPS was $0.76
compared to $0.63 in the prior year.
Khandpur added, "On a geographic basis, all regions delivered year-over-year organic sales
growth.
We anticipate continued year-over-year organic sales growth, with both segments
growing earnings."
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire Dyneema_0.pdf
For 10 years, we have been building our advanced
composites platform by focusing on high-performance materials for applications where failure is
not an option.
The acquisition has been approved by the Boards of Directors at both Avient and DSM and is
expected to close later this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,”
“plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion
of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
I'm pleased to finish the year with fourth quarter adjusted EPS of $0.52, reflecting an increase
of 24% over the prior year," said Dr.
We delivered year-over-year earnings growth, much of which came from
margin improvement in Europe and prudent cost control by our teams.
They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection
with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Avient Annual Report 2022.pdf
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms “we,” “us,” “our," "Avient" and the
“Company” mean Avient Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Avient was formed as PolyOne Corporation on August 31, 2000 from the consolidation of The Geon Company
(Geon) and M.A.
Revenue Recognition
Sales are recognized when control of promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that
reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/edgetek-et8900-cr-technical-bulletin.pdf
In addition, these chemically resistant
Edgetek materials are also suitable for routinely
disinfected durable goods that flood the consumer
space—toys, appliances, kiosks, ATMs, electronic
housings, office supplies, gas pumps, charging
stations, game controllers, and countless other
products.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RESISTANCE RATING
Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 5813-79 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ ++ +++ ++++
Formula 409®
Heavy Duty Degreaser
N/A
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ethanolamine
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Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner 777-66 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ + + ++
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Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
An independent, A2LA-accredited lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help
customers choose the material suitable for their specific application requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/380605_AVIENT_2024AR_full_250325.pdf
ANNUAL REPORT
Innovator of Materials Solutions2
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In this annual repor t, statements that are not repor ted financial results or other historical information are “ for ward -looking statements” within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 199 5 .
Our 2024 injury incident rate was an all-time
record low and reflective of the safest year in our
company’s history.
Last year, prominent third-party
ratings and ranking firms recognized our ongoing
improvements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/w-9-clariant-plastics-coatings-usa-llc-july-20201.pdf
Under U.S. law, this
student will become a resident alien for tax purposes if his or her stay in
the United States exceeds 5 calendar years.
If a new address is provided, there is still a
chance the old address will be used until the payor changes your
address in their records.
Note: Entering “Applied For” means that you have already applied for a
TIN or that you intend to apply for one soon.
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AVIENT CORPORATION
I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N
(NYSE: AVNT)
M A Y 2 0 2 4
D I S C L A I M E R
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.
They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS $ EPS
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.4 $ 0.54 $ 20.8 $ 0.23
Special items, after-tax 5.5 0.06 22.3 0.24
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.9 0.16 15.1 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 69.8 $ 0.76 $ 58.2 $ 0.63
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 2024 2023
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 49.7 $ 21.3
Income tax expense 16.8 7.7
Interest expense, net 26.6 28.8
Depreciation and amortization 44.3 50.5
EBITDA from continuing operations 137.4 108.3
Special items, before tax 6.2 27.3
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.5) (1.8)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 133.8
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 17.3 % 15.8 %
1
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024 2023
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 515.3 $ 537.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 314.4 309.7
Corporate (0.7) (1.0)
Sales $ 829.0 $ 845.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 74.8 $ 65.6
Specialty Engineered Materials 53.4 43.1
Corporate (34.2) (51.6)
Operating income $ 94.0 $ 57.1
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.9 $ 25.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.6 21.2
Corporate 2.8 3.5
Depreciation & amortization $ 44.3 $ 50.5
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 96.7 $ 91.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 73.0 64.3
Corporate (31.4) (48.1)
Other (expense) income, net (0.9) 0.7
EBITDA from continuing operations 137.4 108.3
Special items, before tax 6.2 27.3
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.5) (1.8)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 133.8
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 18.8 % 17.0 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 23.2 % 20.8 %
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Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.8 $ 0.83
Special items, after-tax 79.3 0.86
Amortization expense, after-tax 61.5 0.67
Adjusted net income / EPS $ 216.6 $ 2.36
Free Cash Flow Calculation December 31, 2023
Cash provided by operating activities $ 201.6
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business 104.1
Adjusted cash provided by operating activities 305.7
Capital expenditures (119.4)
Free cash flow $ 186.3
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 2,007.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 1,138.2
Corporate (2.8)
Sales $ 3,142.8
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 259.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 142.5
Corporate (205.6)
Operating income $ 196.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 98.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 81.5
Corporate 9.0
Depreciation & amortization $ 188.8
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 358.2
Specialty Engineered Materials 224.0
Corporate (196.6)
Other income, net 5.8
EBITDA from continuing operations 391.4
Special items, before tax 114.6
Interest expense included in special items (2.3)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (1.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 501.8
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 16.0 %
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Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2006 2014
Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,835.5
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.5 $ 77.2
Income tax expense 29.7 11.2
Interest expense, net 63.1 62.2
Depreciation and amortization 57.1 123.9
EBITDA from continuing operations 283.4 274.5
Special items, before tax (34.0) 164.9
Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (23.1)
Joint venture equity income (107.0) —
Adjusted EBITDA $ 142.4 $ 416.3
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 5.4 % 10.9 %
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS: 2006 2014
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 130.9 $ 78.0
Joint venture equity earnings, after-tax (68.5) —
Special items, after-tax (21.2) 101.0
Special items, tax adjustments (30.0) (10.5)
Amortization expense, after-tax 1.4 12.4
Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient common
shareholders $ 12.6 $ 180.9
Diluted shares 92.8 93.5
Adjusted EPS attributable to Avient common shareholders $ 0.14 $ 1.93
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Attachment
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Avient Pro Forma Financial Information.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION
P R O F O R M A F I N A N C I A L S F O R D Y N E E M A
A C Q U I S I T I O N A N D D I S T R I B U T I O N A S
D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R A T I O N S
(NYSE: AVNT)
S E P T E M B E R 2 7 , 2 0 2 2
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.
They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,”
“project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special
items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets.
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PRO FORMA 2021 TO 2022 BRIDGE
3
2021 EPS from Continuing Operations 1.69$
Pro Forma & Special Items 1.33
Proforma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$
FX Impact (0.22)
China Lockdowns / Russia Import Sales (0.24)
Outdoor High Performance (0.13)
Dyneema 0.06
Color, Additives and Inks 0.38
Legacy Specialty Engineered Materials 0.22
Other 0.01
Proforma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.10$
Constant Currency Sales
Sales
COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
4%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
4%
7% (4%) (9%)
6% (10%)
0% 1%
2%
Constant currency reflects prior year results restated at current year foreign exchange rates
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
7%
10% 4% (3%)
12% (6%)
5% 6%
9%
610 650 624 649 587 565 581 526
2,402 2,390
589 650 589 649 543 565 545 526
2,266 2,390
116 121 112 119 93 95 88 79
409 414
113 121 106 119 87 95 84 79
390 414
Constant Currency EBITDA
EBITDA
10%
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Constant Currency EBITDA
Sales
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
(1%)
PRO FORMA SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
16%8% (8%) (8%)
3% (6%) (6%)
(2%) 2%
EBITDA
Constant Currency Sales
Constant currency reflects prior year results restated at current year foreign exchange rates
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
4%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
20%12% (1%) (2%)
5% (1%) (2%)
3% 6%
314 338 348 343 325 300 321 295
1,308 1,276
303 338 329 343 303 300 301 295
1,236 1,276
67 78 75 77 70 66 66 62
278 283
65 78 73 77 67 66 63 62
268 283
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Constant Currency Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS
PRO FORMA AVIENT
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
10% (3%) (21%)
3%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
9% 5%
7% (5%) (9%)
(1%)
(1%) (12%)
1%
Sales
Constant Currency Sales
Constant currency reflects prior year results restated at current year foreign exchange rates
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
17% 8% (14%)
11%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
14% 10%
11% 2% (3%)
5%
8% (5%)
7%
EBITDA
Constant Currency EBITDA
925 987 973 992 912 867 902 823
3,712 3,669
893 987 919 992 847 867 845 823
3,504 3,669
161 176 164 172 142 141 133 117
600 606
155 176 157 172 131 141 123 117
566 6068%
2%
0.84 0.98 0.87 0.96 0.70 0.68 0.61 0.48
3.02 3.10
0.79 0.98 0.82 0.96 0.63 0.68 0.56 0.48
2.80 3.10
17%
24%
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Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Avient EPS Avient EPS
Net income from continuing operations $ 64.7 $ 60.4
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.3) (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 64.4 $ 0.70 $ 60.0 $ 0.65
Special items, after tax $ 6.4 $ 0.07 $ 2.6 $ 0.03
APM pro forma adjustments 2.6 0.03 (3.1) (0.03)
Amortization expense, after tax 17.4 0.19 17.9 0.19
Adjusted pro forma net income / EPS $ 90.8 $ 0.98 $ 77.4 $ 0.84
Weighted average diluted shares 92.3 92.2
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Avient EPS Avient EPS
Net income from continuing operations $ 62.8 $ 50.2
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (0.6)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 62.8 $ 0.68 $ 49.6 $ 0.54
Special items, after tax $ 3.2 $ 0.03 $ 11.7 $ 0.13
APM pro forma adjustments 5.2 0.06 1.4 0.02
Amortization expense, after tax 17.2 0.19 17.8 0.19
Adjusted pro forma net income / EPS $ 88.4 $ 0.96 $ 80.5 $ 0.87
Weighted average diluted shares 92.1 92.4
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Avient EPS
Net income from continuing operations $ 33.4
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.3
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 33.7 $ 0.37
Special items, after tax $ 11.7 $ 0.13
APM pro forma adjustments 1.5 0.02
Amortization expense, after tax 17.6 0.19
Adjusted pro forma net income / EPS $ 64.5 $ 0.70
Weighted average diluted shares 92.2
Adjusted EPS may not recalculate due to rounding.
1
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2021
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Avient EPS Avient EPS
Net income from continuing operations $ 11.2 $ 155.2
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.9 0.2
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 12.1 $ 0.13 $ 155.4 $ 1.69
Special items, after tax $ 24.0 $ 0.26 $ 50.0 $ 0.54
APM pro forma adjustments 2.5 0.03 1.6 0.02
Amortization expense, after tax 17.8 0.19 71.1 0.77
Adjusted pro forma net income / EPS $ 56.4 $ 0.61 $ 278.1 $ 3.02
Weighted average diluted shares 92.4 92.1
Reconciliation of Color, Additives and Inks EBITDA
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 YTD 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022
Operating
Income 88.8 86.3 66.8 61.2 303.1 94.5 93.6
Depreciation and
amortization 27.4 25.3 26.6 26.4 105.7 26.0 25.9
EBITDA $ 116.2 $ 111.6 $ 93.4 $ 87.6 $ 408.8 $ 120.5 $ 119.5
Reconciliation of Specialty Engineered Materials EBITDA
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021
SEM
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APM
Pro
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APM
Pro
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SEM SEM
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APM
Pro
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SEM
Operating Income 32.6 9.1 41.7 35.8 13.9 49.7 30.0 15.2 45.2
Depreciation and
amortization 7.8 17.5 25.3 8.1 17.3 25.4 7.9 17.1 25.0
EBITDA $ 40.4 $ 26.6 $ 67.0 $ 43.9 $ 31.2 $ 75.1 $ 37.9 $ 32.3 $ 70.2
Reconciliation of Specialty Engineered Materials EBITDA
Q4 2021 YTD 2021
SEM
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
SEM SEM
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
SEM
Operating Income 27.1 11.7 38.8 125.5 49.9 175.4
Depreciation and amortization 8.0 18.9 26.9 31.8 70.8 102.6
EBITDA $ 35.1 $ 30.6 $ 65.7 $ 157.3 $ 120.7 $ 278.0
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Reconciliation of Specialty Engineered Materials EBITDA
Q1 2022 Q2 2022
SEM
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
SEM SEM
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
SEM
Operating Income 38.3 15.4 53.7 35.2 17.7 52.9
Depreciation and amortization 7.8 16.6 24.4 7.7 16.6 24.3
EBITDA $ 46.1 $ 32.0 $ 78.1 $ 42.9 $ 34.3 $ 77.2
Reconciliation of Avient consolidated pro forma EBITDA
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021
Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient
Net income from
continuing operations 60.4 (3.1) 57.3 50.2 1.4 51.6 33.4 1.5 34.9
Income tax expense 16.3 1.1 17.4 13.8 1.3 15.1 2.0 2.5 4.5
Interest expense 19.3 11.1 30.4 19.5 11.2 30.7 19.0 11.2 30.2
Depreciation and
amortization 36.9 17.5 54.4 33.6 17.3 50.9 36.6 17.1 53.7
EBITDA 132.9 26.6 159.5 117.1 31.2 148.3 91.0 32.3 123.3
Special items, before
tax 2.4 — 2.4 14.2 — 14.2 19.9 — 19.9
Depreciation included
in special items (0.6) — (0.6) 1.4 — 1.4 (0.9) — (0.9)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 134.7 $ 26.6 $ 161.3 $ 132.7 $ 31.2 $ 163.9 $ 110.0 $ 32.3 $ 142.3
Reconciliation of Avient consolidated pro forma EBITDA
Q4 2021 YTD 2021
Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient
Net income from continuing operations 11.2 2.5 13.7 155.2 1.6 156.8
Income tax expense 16.2 (1.9) 14.3 48.3 3.7 52.0
Interest expense 17.5 11.1 28.6 75.3 44.6 119.9
Depreciation and amortization 37.9 18.9 56.8 145.0 70.8 215.8
EBITDA 82.8 30.6 113.4 423.8 120.7 544.5
Special items, before tax 20.6 — 20.6 57.1 — 57.1
Depreciation included in special items (1.6) — (1.6) (1.7) — (1.7)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 101.8 $ 30.6 $ 132.4 $ 479.2 $ 120.7 $ 599.9
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Reconciliation of Avient consolidated pro forma EBITDA
Q1 2022 Q2 2022
Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient Avient
Pro
forma
APM
Pro
forma
Avient
Net income from continuing operations 64.7 2.6 67.3 62.8 5.2 68.0
Income tax expense 20.0 1.7 21.7 22.7 1.4 24.1
Interest expense 16.9 11.1 28.0 16.2 11.1 27.3
Depreciation and amortization 37.6 16.6 54.2 36.3 16.6 52.9
EBITDA 139.2 32.0 171.2 138.0 34.3 172.3
Special items, before tax 6.6 — 6.6 0.9 — 0.9
Depreciation included in special items (2.1) — (2.1) (1.1) — (1.1)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.7 $ 32.0 $ 175.7 $ 137.8 $ 34.3 $ 172.1
Reconciliation of Specialty Engineered Pro Forma Sales
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 YTD 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022
Sales 214.7 238.9 231.7 226.3 911.6 243.1 242.3
Pro forma APM 98.9 108.8 93.8 94.9 396.4 94.8 100.5
Pro forma sales $ 313.6 $ 347.7 $ 325.5 $ 321.2 $ 1,308.0 $ 337.9 $ 342.8
Reconciliation of Avient Pro Forma Sales
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 YTD 2021 Q1 2022 Q2 2022
Sales 826.0 864.5 818.0 807.1 3,315.6 892.2 891.0
Pro forma APM 98.9 108.8 93.8 94.9 396.4 94.8 100.5
Pro forma sales $ 924.9 $ 973.3 $ 911.8 $ 902.0 $ 3,712.0 $ 987.0 $ 991.5
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