https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/LeslieSequeira.pdf
Before joining Avient, Mr.
Sequeira earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Master’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Bombay in India.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Compensation Committee Charter - Final.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Membership • The Compensation Committee (“Committee) of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Avient Corporation (“Company”) shall consist of a minimum of three directors. • The Committee will consist entirely of directors who the Board has determined have no material relationships with the Company, either directly or as a partner, shareholder, or officer of an organization that has a relationship with the Company, and: o who meet the definition of “independent” as set forth in the Corporate Governance Standards of the New York Stock Exchange; and o qualify as “non-employee directors” for the purposes of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). • Each Committee member will serve at the pleasure of the Board for such term as the Board may decide or until such Committee member is no longer a Board member.
Other Delegated Duties or Responsibilities. • Perform any other duties or responsibilities delegated to the Committee by the Board from time to time.
Independence Assessment of Outside Advisers • The Committee may select a compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser to the Committee or receive advice from a compensation consultant, legal counsel, or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person’s independence from management, including the following: o the provision of other services to the Company by the employer of the compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser; o the amount of fees received from the Company by the employer of the compensation consultant, legal counsel, or other adviser, as a percentage of the total revenue of the employer of the compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser; o the policies and procedures of the employer of the compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser that are designed to prevent conflicts of interest; o any business or personal relationship of the compensation consultant, legal counsel, or other adviser with a member of the Committee; o any stock of the Company owned by the compensation consultant, legal counsel, or other adviser; and o any business or personal relationship of the compensation consultant, legal counsel, other adviser, or the employer of the adviser with an executive officer of the Company. • The Committee is not required to assess the independence of any in-house legal counsel or compensation consultant, legal counsel, or other adviser whose role is limited to the 5 following activities for which no disclosure would be required under Item 407(e)(3)(iii) of Regulation S-K: consulting on any broad-based plan that does not discriminate in scope, terms, or operation, in favor of executive officers or non-employee directors of the Company, and that is available generally to all salaried employees; or providing information that either is not customized for a particular company or that is customized based on parameters that are not developed by the compensation consultant, and about which the compensation consultant does not provide advice. • The Committee shall evaluate whether any compensation consultant retained or to be retained by it has any conflict of interest in accordance with Item 407(e)(3)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
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?
AVIENT SOLUTION GLOBAL SUPPLY + UV STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/mevopur-pharma-packaging-1-page-case-study.pdf
PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OEM V I A L S , B O T T L E S & C O N T A I N E R S • Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D guidelines • Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for both opaque and transparent polymer materials • Certified formulations available globally • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical value chain • Delivered specialized formulated solutions to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging requirements • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION CERTIFICATION + AVAILABILITY LEARN MORE © 2021, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/mevopur-custom-colors-and-formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/CCG Food Handling - Application Snapshot.pdf
APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020 Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-luxury-closures-english.pdf
LEADING PRODUCER OF CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S • Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel • Customization of density and color • Easy processing • FDA compliance • Replaced metal with a weighted polymer solution to maintain high-quality perception • Minimized the appearance of chips from everyday wear better than metal by matching closure interior and metalized coating colors • Enabled the customer to introduce their luxury closures to a new market segment Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION AESTHETICS + HAPTICS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Trilliant HC glass-filled PK - Biopharma Tubing Clamps.pdf
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY COMPANY T U B I N G C L A M P • High impact and wear resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 • Delivered a comparable alternative to nylons during supply shortages, resulting in rugged performance and a lower carbon footprint • Provided improved chemical resistance to nylon clamps to withstand repeated cleanings from harsh disinfectants • Offered a global manufacturing footprint to support future expansion of the end products to markets outside the Americas Trilliant™ HC 8910 Glass-Filled Polyketone Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY + MATERIAL AVAILABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/custom-tpe-brooks-running-shoe.pdf
BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION SHOCK ABSORPTION LEARN MORELEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/emea-automotive-case-study-off-road-vehicle.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION GLOBAL SERVICE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation LEARN MORE https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Norbert - Bio 2024.pdf
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business.
Merklein studied and graduated in Business Administration from IHK Frankfurt institution in Germany.
Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com