https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sustainabilityreport2018.pdf
You can be certain that PolyOne meets or
exceeds the material safety data reporting
requirements of your country or region.
TRILLIANT™ XR and GRAVI-
TECH™ DENSITY-MODIFIED FORMULATIONS are unique,
high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-
based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals.
Sustainability metrics represent 2018
data or 12-month approximate values based on available data from
reporting facilities and are often made in reliance on third-party
supplier information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
We are better together through:
Keeping Safety First — PolyOne and Clariant are both ACC Responsible Care® companies,
and nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people.
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of June 4, 2021
Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,300M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
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Formulators
Other
Chemical/Specialty
Companies
Free Cash Flow Conversion (1)
2021E (%)
Being asset light helps us to generate
strong free cash flow that is in line
with specialty formulators.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
Median: 84% Median: 78%
H I G H F R E E C A S H F L OW
C O N V E R S I O N
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of June 4, 2021
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Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA
Our current valuation with updated
guidance implies an EBITDA multiple
that is below specialty formulator
peers and the majority of our
chemical peers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
Operating Income
$3,783
$4,300
2020PF 2021E
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Previous
Guidance
Current
Guidance
$3,783
$4,650
2020PF 2021E
$308
$410
2020PF 2021E
$308
$430
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$2.80
2020PF 2021E
$1.93
$3.00
2020PF 2021E
(1) (1)(1)
(1)(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
$442
$457
$580
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
$1.74
$1.93
$3.00
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH
( T O TA L C O M PA N Y )
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Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,650
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
+ 17%
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
(1) (1)
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
(1) (1)
($ in millions)
2021E Adjusted EBITDA 580$
Free Cash Flow 280$
Total Debt 1,860
Less: Cash (755)
Net Debt 1,105$
2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x
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BA L A N C E S H E E T
• Acquisition of Magna Colours completed on
July 1 – expands sustainable solutions
portfolio through water-based inks technology
• Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted
EBITDA by the end of 2021
• Driven by record adjusted EBITDA
performance and strong free cash flow
generation from asset light business
• Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic
share repurchases and balance sheet /
continued leverage reduction
3.5x
2.7x
1.9x
2019PF 2020PF 2021E
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA
(1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW
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• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to
grow 14% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and
collaboration with customers continues to accelerate
• Investments centered around innovation and global
sustainability megatrends
o Enabling a circular economy – Technologies that
allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled
(PCR) material and improve recyclability of plastics
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications
to reduce weight and material requirements, which
minimize energy and carbon emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety
applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials
to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less
eco-friendly options
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF**
Bio-polymers Reduced Energy Use Human Health & Safety
Sustainable Infrastructure VOC Reduction Recycle Solutions
Eco-Conscious Lightweighting
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2020
$405M
$455M
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business
$340M
$550M
$790M
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Key Updates
• Includes Clariant Masterbatch performance
• Increases disclosures and ESG data
• Provides performance updates on 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Commits to operational carbon neutrality in 2050 and 100%
renewable energy by 2050 (RE 100)
• Announces Avient’s participation in U.N.
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021
Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,650M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other
Chemical/Specialty
Companies
Free Cash Flow Conversion (1)
2021E (%)
Being asset light helps us to generate
strong free cash flow that is in line
with specialty formulators.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
Median: 81% Median: 78%
H I G H F R E E C A S H F L OW
C O N V E R S I O N
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021
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Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/remafin-ep-white-colorants
Safety Data Sheets
Technical Data Sheets
Browse our library of product data sheets containing technical descriptions and details.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
We maintain data related to the
environmental, health and safety of our products in our product
stewardship database.
Through this data, we create safety data sheets and
customer certification statements for intended use and product
safety improvements.
You can be certain that Avient meets or exceeds
the material safety data reporting requirements
of your countr y or region
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/technical-bulletins
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/technical-bulletins/tpe-processing
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/technical-bulletins/hardness
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics
Product Selection Help
Product Selection Help
Technical Data Sheets
TPE Knowledge Center
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
Technical Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/AVNT Fermium Conference - May 2023 w NonGAAP Recs.pdf
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense
associated with intangible assets.
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AVI ENT: WHO WE A RE
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• Latin America
• Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Asia
25,000+
CUSTOMERS
Headquartered in Avon Lake, OH
(Cleveland)
100+ manufacturing plants
Key Financial Data
2023E Sales $3.4 billion
2023E EBITDA $530 million
2023E EPS $2.40
100%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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sales
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Guidance as of May 3, 2023 Webcast
W H O W E A R E – V I S I O N , S T R AT E G Y, C U LT U R E
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Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides
specialized and sustainable material solutions that
transform customer challenges into opportunities,
bringing new products to life for a better world.
W H AT W E D O : M AT E R I A L S C I E N C E
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W E B C A S T
Keeping Safety First
o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an
ACC Responsible Care® organization
Exceeding Customer Expectations
o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer
opportunity for future revenue synergies
o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands
and participation across the full value chain
Collaboration in Innovation
o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high
performance applications
People – Culture is Everything
o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an
effective integration strategy
o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive
integration efforts in first year
AVI E N T P ROT EC T I VE MAT ER I A L S I N T EG R ATI O N
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AVI ENT PROTEC TI VE MATERI ALS
K E Y I N D U S T R I E S
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Military • Law Enforcement • First
Responders • Body Armor • Helmets •
Vehicle Protection
50%
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
30%
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
20%
8 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales
Q 1 P E R F O R M A N C E
Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
2023E(%)
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023
Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.51.