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Wulfsohn Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience:
ADVISORY VOTE
PROPOSAL 2 — ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
Objective How Our Executive Compensation Program Achieves this Objective
Our Board recommends a vote FOR Proposal 2 to
approve, on an advisory basis, our Named Executive Officer compensation.
Independent Registered Public Accountant Services and Related Fee Arrangements
Report of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of
the Board of Directors
Director Independence
Lead Director
Board Leadership Structure
Board’s Oversight of Risk
Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines
Communication with Board
Board and Committees
Board Attendance
Board Committees
AAudit Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements
MEETINGS IN 2018: 9
Compensation Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements
MEETINGS IN 2018: 5
MEMBERS:
Nominating and Governance Committee – Primary Responsibilities and
Requirements
MEETINGS IN 2018: 4
Environmental, Health and Safety Committee – Primary Responsibilities and
Requirements
MEETINGS IN 2018: 3
Board Refreshment
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
5 or fewer 6 to 10 More than 10
Years of Service
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
2018 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Role Annual Cash Retainers
2018 Director Compensation Table
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
Stock Awards
Total
(1)
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (column (a))
Stock Awards (column (b))
Option Awards Outstanding and Fully-Vested Deferred Shares
Number of Deferred Shares(1)
Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Shares
Owned(1)
Right to Acquire
Shares
Total Beneficial
Ownership
Name and Address
Shares
%
of Shares
Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Executive Summary
Name Title
How Pay is Tied to Company Performance.
Requests for copies of such Annual Report on Form 10-K or for information on how to obtain directions to be
able to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person should be directed to: PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker
Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, Attention: Secretary.
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We specialize in formulating sustainable solutions to meet our customers’
toughest challenges, and I am proud of how well our team has delivered throughout the COVID-
19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions.”
Our EPS
projections for 2021 are 61% higher than 2019 because
of the resiliency of our portfolio, the end markets we serve and how we have executed during
these challenging times," Mr.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures,
such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial
measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or
accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without
unreasonable effort.
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Figure 7 shows how the rib creates a thick
region.
Figure 11 shows an
example of a standard spiral molded-in insert
that does a good job of minimizing sharp edges.
Figure 17 shows how to design a
non-structural hole.
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This degradation of quality and value over time does not allow a material to
successfully reintegrate into the economy.
Last but not least,
individuals must rethink how they use products and commit to
lifestyle changes that will have economic and environmental
benefits for everyone.
Connect with us to learn more about how Avient can deliver
specialized material solutions that keep pace with the ever-increasing
demands for sustainability and support the creation of a circular economy.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the world and our first priority is the health and safety of our associates, customers and all stakeholders.
Given the uncertainty in global markets, the company does not plan to provide specific guidance for the second quarter or the balance of the year at this time.
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and 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.
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We held our priorities firm by keeping health and safety first, providing world-class service to our customers, and utilizing our unique position to aid in recovery efforts as an essential supplier throughout the world."
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for adjusted earnings per share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and 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.
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Excessive moisture levels of either the overmold grade or the substrate can adversely affect adhesion.
Factors Affecting Adhesion
The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-processing
Excessive moisture levels of either the overmold grade or the substrate can adversely affect adhesion.
Factors Affecting Adhesion
The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:
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The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial
measures, such as adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA, to the most comparable GAAP
financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a
meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not
available without unreasonable effort.
Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit
markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the
availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency
fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or
inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in
jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand
for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled
or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with
respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or
sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and
the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks;
amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from
original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the
implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other
factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the
general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical
conflicts and any recessionary conditions.
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 459.4 $ 490.8 $ 2,007.4 $ 2,355.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 259.8 300.8 1,138.2 1,044.4
Corporate (0.2) (1.2) (2.8) (2.5)
Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 148.3 $ 134.5 $ 631.2 $ 681.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 78.1 82.4 341.8 283.7
Corporate (17.5) (44.9) (80.5) (82.3)
Gross margin $ 208.9 $ 172.0 $ 892.5 $ 882.7
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.5 $ 90.2 $ 371.3 $ 380.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 48.7 47.2 199.3 143.6
Corporate 30.6 34.2 125.1 115.5
Selling and administrative expense $ 165.8 $ 171.6 $ 695.7 $ 639.4
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 61.8 $ 44.3 $ 259.9 $ 301.0
Specialty Engineered Materials 29.4 35.2 142.5 140.1
Corporate (48.1) (79.1) (205.6) (197.8)
Operating income $ 43.1 $ 0.4 $ 196.8 $ 243.3
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Attachment 7
Avient Corporation
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and 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.
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