https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/Avient CDP_Climate_Change_Questionnaire_2022.pdf
The scenario
analysis will be complete and reported
on in next year’s CDP disclosure.
Also in 2021, Avient
completed 207 energy saving activities that cumulatively
reduce yearly emissions by 5,500 MT CO2e, hence
reducing the company exposure to commodity fluctuations
and regulatory changes.
SC1.2
(SC1.2) Where published information has been used in completing SC1.1, please
provide a reference(s).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Terms%2520and%2520Conditions%2520of%2520sale%2520France.pdf
Dans le cas où l'Acheteur aura failli à une quelconque
obligation de payer pendant plus de quinze (15) jours,
le Vendeur pourra : (i) retarder l'expédition de tout
produit commandé par l'Acheteur jusqu'à complet
paiement ; et (ii) demander à l'Acheteur le paiement
immédiat de tout produit supplémentaire commandé
par l'Acheteur avant tout envoi.
6.
Buyer will accept, as full
and complete performance by Seller, deliveries in
accordance with such determinations as Seller may
make.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-may-2021-w-non-gaap-recs.pdf
That’s Avient.
21,000+
CUSTOMERS
>75%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
5
In July 2020, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the
largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company.
Our free cash flow supports
shareholder value creation through
investing in R&D for organic growth,
completing bolt-on acquisitions, and
returning cash to shareholders via our
dividend program and opportunistic
share repurchases.
27 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/AVNT May IR Presentation w Non GAAP Recs.pdf
Morgan
• New Senior Secured Term Loan B and new Senior
Unsecured Notes
• Potential proceeds from sale of Distribution business
modeled to pay off 5.25% senior notes due 2023 and
Term Loan
• Acquisition aligned with Avient’s track record of
disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing dividend policy maintained, focus on
deleveraging in the near term
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution,
including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
Cash and Cash Equivalents 595$
Senior Secured Term Loan due 2026 605$
New Senior Secured Term Loan B 500
Total Senior Secured Debt 1,105$
Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 650$
New Senior Unsecured Notes 740
Total Senior Unsecured Debt 1,390$
Total Debt 2,495$
Net Debt 1,900$
2022 Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA 660$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
Pro Forma Capitalization
(2022 estimates, all figures in $M)
TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE GOAL
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3.5x
2.7x
1.7x
2.9x
2.5x
2.2x
2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E
Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of
Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
(1) (1) (2)
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PRO FORMA MODELING
2022E Pro Forma Pro Forma
($M) w/ Dyneema w/Sale
Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,775)$ 3,740$
Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (105) 660
EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 6% 18%
Pro Forma EPS (Adjusted) 3.50$ 0.00$ 3.50$ (0.56)$ 2.94$
Pro Forma EPS (excl. amortization) 3.96$ 0.35$ 4.31$ (0.56)$ 3.75$
Leverage (12/31/2022E)
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x 3.5x 2.9x
Avient Dyneema Distribution®
®
OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY
ACQUISITION HISTORY
36
Commercial
Resources(1)
Operating Margins
259
360
$40
$122
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 39% + 210% + 1200 bps
(1) Commercial Resources include associate headcount in R&D / Technical, Marketing and Sales
CLARIANT COLOR ACQUISITION
37
$133
$205
2019PF 2021
37
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.1x
2019PF 2021 2021 w/ Full
Synergies
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• $54 million of synergies realized in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Our free cash flow supports
shareholder value creation through
investing in R&D for organic growth,
completing bolt-on acquisitions, and
returning cash to shareholders via our
dividend program and opportunistic
share repurchases.
44 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
That’s Avient.
21,000+
CUSTOMERS
>75%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
5
In July 2020, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the
largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company.
Our free cash flow supports
shareholder value creation through
investing in R&D for organic growth,
completing bolt-on acquisitions, and
returning cash to shareholders via our
dividend program and opportunistic
share repurchases.
27 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
That’s Avient.
21,000+
CUSTOMERS
>75%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
In July 2020, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Color business, the largest
acquisition in the 20-year history of our company.
Our free cash flow supports
shareholder value creation through
investing in R&D for organic growth,
completing bolt-on acquisitions, and
returning cash to shareholders via our
dividend program and opportunistic
share repurchases.
32 1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Avient Sustainability Day 2023 - Website %289.19%29.pdf
Chantal Nestor-Saury, Product Development Manager
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Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type
39%
29%
37%
16%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Brand 1
Brand 2
Brand 3
Brand 4
Brand 5
Brand 6
Brand 7
Brand 8
Brand 9
Brand 10
Progress through 2022
Gap to reach 2025 targets
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022
12% CAGR Recycled
Virgin
Plastics3% CAGR
RENEW – TAKEAWAY
Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections
Examples
Covered
Other
Applications
45%
2022
Source: McKinsey
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Reduce
Chris Pederson
Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials
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REDUCE
Avient Corporation 50
• Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative
materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption
• Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels -
Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize
alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption)
• Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their
suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint
• Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce
dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting
Solutions to reduce weight
and energy consumption
Avient Corporation 51
Lightweight Dashboards
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents
• Reduces part weight
• No impact on performance
• Highly cost effective
20%
LESS MATERIAL
2022 Revenue: $46M
Body + Trim
SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement
• Reduces emission of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs)
REDUCES VOCs
Protective Film
Versaflex™ Protective Film
• Protects new cars from damage during shipping
• High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives
Avient Corporation 52
LED Lighting Components
ThermaTech™ Thermally
Conductive Formulations
• Reduces weight vs. aluminum
• Removes heat – extends LED life
• Will not corrode
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
2022 Revenue: $3M
REDUCES FUEL
CONSUMPTION
Running Boards, Side Steps
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
• High strength-to-weight
• Replaces steel/aluminum
• Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance
Avient Corporation 53
Battery Frame
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
• Critical stiffness and rigidity
• Chemical and thermal performance
• Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame
LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM
Design for Lightweighting
Avient Design Services
• Comprehensive design for
sustainability capabilities
• Materials agnostic
• 10% reduction in weight increases
range by 14%
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2022 Revenue: $4M
EV Battery Cooling System
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Thermal management
• Chemically resistant
• More efficient and longer life battery
EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE
Avient Corporation 54
EV Connectors
Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant
Formulations
• Provides reduced carbon footprint
alternative to traditional materials (Nylon)
LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure
ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations
• Low smoke, zero halogen
• Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2
requirements
ZERO HALOGEN
2022 Revenue: $2M
Avient Corporation 55
Trailer Flooring
Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes
• Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content
• Improved carbon footprint without
sacrificing performance
95%
RECYCLED PET
Aerodynamic Side Shield
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic
Composite Laminates
• Can be post-formed
• High impact and fatigue resistance
LIGHTER
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Rail Car Doors
Glasforms™ Composite Panels
• Replaces steel
• Will not corrode
• Reduces weight
LIGHT & DURABLE
Air Cargo Nets
Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber
• Extends product life from 3 to 5 years
59%
LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames
Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites
• Replaces steel
• High strength-to-weight ratio
LIGHT & STRONG
Commercial Transportation,
Aerospace
2022 Revenue: $8M
Air Cargo Containers
Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels
• Lighter and stronger than aluminum
95%
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Avient Corporation 57
Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets
Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers
• High bite resistance – lowers maintenance
costs and fish loss
• Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption –
allows for larger net sizes
LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER
70%
LIGHTER THAN STEEL
Lifting Slings
Dyneema® Fiber
• Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments
• Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas
Mooring Lines
Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers
• Able to handle heavy loads common to
modern shipping
• Improves handling
• Reduces dock worker injuries
2x
SERVICE LIFE
Marine Infrastructure
2022 Revenue: $41M
Solar Power Station UV Solutions
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants
• Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and
outdoor exposure
• Meets critical performance standards
ENERGY SAVINGS (VS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/AVNT February IR Presentation_w_Non-GAAP Recs_v2.pdf
Further, as a result of Avient's portfolio shift to a pure play specialty formulator, it has completed several
acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation_For Website_with Non-GAAP.pdf
Further, as a result of Avient's portfolio shift to a pure play specialty formulator, it has completed several
acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/AVNT August IR Presentation w NonGAAP Recs%5B40%5D.pdf
Further, as a result of Avient's portfolio shift to a pure play specialty formulator, it has completed several
acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.