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Use of Non-GAAP Measures 4POLYONE CORPORATION INPUTS FORMULATION EXPERTISE SERVICE VALUE Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers InVisiO SM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First Specialty products & services What We Do Driving customer value 5POLYONE CORPORATION $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* *Recast for DSS in discontinued operations PolyOne At a Glance Performance Products & Solutions 22% PolyOne Distribution 34% Specialty Engineered Materials 18% Color Additives and Inks 26% 2016 Revenue by Segment Adjusted Earnings per Share 2016 Revenue by Geography United States 60% Europe 15% Latin America 9% Canada 7% Asia 10% 6POLYONE CORPORATION 2% 43% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 3Q 2017 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017 Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M** JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty MixDistribution Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Distribution and Contract Manufacturing Businesses 7POLYONE CORPORATION 2014 2015 2016 2017 2014 2015 2016 2017 Driving Growth • Refreshed training curriculum for sales force • Upgraded capabilities to generate and capture new business leads • Expanded R&D resources to focus on key platforms 2014 2015 2016 2017 Investment in Commercial Resources Commercial Resource Additions* Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions) *Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount 8POLYONE CORPORATION *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision 20%+ 20%+ 12 - 14% 6.5 – 7.5% 15% Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth 2006 YTD 2017 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision ROIC* 5.0% 13.8% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 9POLYONE CORPORATION $50 $116 $137 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 2012 2014 2016 2017 10.8% 11.3% 12.9% 13.8% 10.0% 11.0% 12.0% 13.0% 14.0% 15.0% 2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020 Platinum Vision Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC* *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns 15.0% >$200 10POLYONE CORPORATION $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $- $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 $0.80 $0.90 $1.00 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Annual Dividend 7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends 3-Year Dividend Plan Announced 30% increase to dividend in October 2017, reflecting strong and sustainable cash flow as well as confidence in future earnings growth Expect to increase annual dividend 60% or more cumulatively over next three years 11POLYONE CORPORATION $767M Returning Cash to Shareholders $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q 2017 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders $192 million returned through dividends $767 million returned through share repurchases Have repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013 $767M 12POLYONE CORPORATION Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Investing in operational and LSS initiatives ~60 - 70% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth Growth synergies Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 2.0 million shares YTD 2017 Repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013 6.5 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Increased annual dividend by 30% to $0.70 per share, representing the seventh consecutive year of dividend growth Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return 13POLYONE CORPORATION *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Vitality Index Progression* 12% 42% 2006 2016 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Innovation Pipeline Potential $20 $54 2006 2016 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Phase 1 Frame Opportunity 12 Projects Phase 2 Build Business Case 10 Projects Phase 3 Prototype 21 Projects Phase 4 Scale-up & Test Market 19 Projects Phase 5 Commercial Launch 10 Projects $500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion 14POLYONE CORPORATION Key Innovation Growth Drivers Composites Barrier Additive Technology Fiber Colorants Flame Retardant Polymers Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements $400m addressable market Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life $200m addressable market 60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste $300m addressable market Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next generation materials Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without compromising on strength 15POLYONE CORPORATION Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers 54% of associates trained in LSS, with over 125 active black belts Have trained over 30 customers in LSS methodology Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers Providing Industrial design and color services to small/medium sized customers On time delivery above 95% Strengthening relationships: Customer First Through World-Class Service 16POLYONE CORPORATION Addressable market exceeds $40 billion Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Why Invest In PolyOne?
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The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, pro forma adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, return on invested capital (ROIC) and free cash flow.
Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures.
S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 10 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 11 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 12 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational Excellence • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial Excellence • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Building & Construction 5% 2006 2019E PF* 4% 12% 10% 18% 8% 20% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare Consumer Packaging 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 Packaging 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial 10% Electrical & Electronic 7% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare 4% Transportation 12% Consumer 18% Building & Construction 5% Wire & Cable 6% Industrial 12% Electrical & Electronic 5% Appliance 3% Textiles 6% Transportation 13% Healthcare 12% Packaging 20% Consumer 10% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 16 United States 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% Canada 4% Latin America 6% United States 22% Europe 40% Asia & Middle East 31% Canada 1% Latin America 6% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region United States 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 At Acquisition 2018 $36 $96 At Acquisition 2018 11% 20% At Acquisition 2018 Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE PolyOne Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) PolyOne (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New PolyOne 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 21 46% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Financing Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing 40% Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.
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Internal Hold of Server Cabinets
Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating certification for server cabinets
Dust-free Plastic Surfaces for Automotive Interiors
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Aquamix Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated intermediaries • Shortens development cycles • Streamlines operations • Uses resources more effectively • Delivered pre-adjusted for pH, viscosity, and activity • Non-toxic and dust-free • Low to zero VOCs TYPICAL USES Aquamix dispersions and emulsions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including: • Adhesives and coatings • Mattresses • Bandages and wraps • Latex-dipped goods including gloves and balloons Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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Parameters NM5600-8002 RS NM5600-8004 RS Drying Temperature 100–120°C 100–130°C Drying Time 4–6 hours 4–6 hours Barrel Temperature °C °C Rear Zone 250–270 260–270 Central Zone 260–280 270–290 Front Zone 270–295 290–305 Nozzle 290–300 290–300 Mold Temperature 80–100 80–100 Screw Speed Moderate Moderate Back Pressure 3–10bar 3–10bar Cushion stroke 5–10% of plasticizing stroke 5–10% plasticizing of stroke Injection Speed Medium Medium Injection Pressure Medium–high Medium–high Holding Pressure 30–50% of injection pressure 20–40% of injection pressure Screw Type General purpose General purpose Screw L/D 20:1 20:1 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1 2.5:1 Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring Free flow check ring Nozzle Type Reverse taper Reverse taper Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used Processing Guide 2 Start Up & Shut Down Recommendations Purge Compound 1. 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
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Additionally, senior management reviews free cash flow, which is defined by the Company as cash flows from continuing operations less capital expenditures.
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Avient does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because Avient is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets.2 T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL OVE RV IE W Avient Protective Materials Dyneema ® RECENT TRANSACTIONS Acquired Divested $1.45 B $0.95 B 4 Distribution UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE & LIQUIDITY • Proceeds from completed sale of Distribution used to pay near-term maturing debt to strengthen balance sheet • Fixed/floating debt ratio of ~55/45 • Proven track record of deleveraging following major acquisitions through strong free cash flow generation • 2022 pro forma net debt/adjusted EBITDA expected to be 3.1x $725 $725 $575 $500 $600 $525 $650 $650 $600 Capital Structure Cash $544 Undrawn Revolver $250 Liquidity $3.15B $2.40B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes 2023 Notes After Dyneema Acquisition After Distribution Divestiture $794M (1) (1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution 5 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS Performance Solutions Products & $0.8 B COLOR $1.4 B Acquired (2020)Divested (2019) 6 • 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 • $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
Ops Pro Forma Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) 20 SUMMARY • Executed the plans we laid out earlier this year • Completed the Dyneema acquisition and Distribution divestiture amid challenging market conditions • Paid down debt and expect to finish the year modestly levered at 3.1x net debt to 2022 pro forma adjusted EBITDA • Expect $200 million of free cash flow in 2022 • Entering an economic slowdown with a portfolio that is better positioned than ever before • Updated our EPS guidance to $2.60 from continuing operations SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 35% Asia 20% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 21% Packaging 23% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $585M includes corporate costs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Colorant Chromatics Brochure_2024.pdf
For high-temperature polymers: • Permanent service temperature >150°C • Biocompatibility • Good insulator • Good barrier properties • Chemical resistance • Flame retardancy • Transparency For fluoropolymers: • Outstanding chemical resistance • Low friction (non-sticking) • Excellent weatherability • Excellent barrier properties • Flame retardancy • Temperature resistance (up to 260°C) • Dielectric properties Our customers supply products to the following industries: • Aircraft & aerospace: wire and cable systems, films, tapes, molded parts, interior components, connectors, tubes & hoses • Automotive & trucks: wire & cable systems, tubes, fuel hoses • Chemical industry: wire & cable, pipes & fittings, pump housing • Consumer: infant bottles, trays • Medical devices: molded parts for dental and surgical tools, catheters, tubing for cardioscopy, pacemakers • Electrical & electronics: wire & cable systems, molded parts, tapes • Communication: plenum cables, connectors • Textiles: fibers, fabrics • Construction & architecture: films, pipes & fittings COLORS • � 10 standard colors in various concentrate strengths • Pre-colored products • ��� Heavy metal-free colors • �� Special color design upon request using Pantone® or RAL color standards • � Customized pigment loadings can be provided to address specialized coloration needs • Laser printable colors are available together with metallic effects Color concentrate selection must take into account the following extrusion design requirements for the following typical applications: PRIMARY WIRE INSULATION • � Desired opacity or translucency of the insulation • �� Wall thickness • �� Conductor size and color • �� Line speeds • � Processor screw design • Insulation electrical requirements • FDA compliance • Biocompatible WIRE & CABLE JACKETING • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • �� Processor screw design • Laser markability FILM, TUBING, & PROFILE SHAPES • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • � Extrusion dwell time and processing temperatures INJECTION MOLDING • � Desired opacity or translucency • �� Part size and wall thickness FP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK COLOR CONCENTRATES & PRECOLORED SOLUTIONS Colorant Chromatics color and additive or pre-colored concentrates are offered in various strengths and in different viscosities of carrier resins to suit the manufacturing process.
To withstand the high temperatures of the sintering step in the PTFE process, Colorant Chromatics selects the appropriate heat-stable pigments. • 10 standard colors • All colors are heavy metal-free • Special color matches can be done upon request using Pantone® or RAL color standards • Customized pigment loadings can be provided to address specialized coloration needs • Functional additives can be provided to address tailored properties Let-down ratios and specific processing suggestions are provided in the product data sheet available from your Avient representative.
Inks for: FEP, ETFE, PFA, ECTFE, PVdF, Polyimide, PTFE, PEEK • 10 standard colors • All colors are heavy metal free • Other colors available upon request HIGH-TEMPERATURE PRINTING & STRIPING INKS These are aqueous inks used for printing, striping, or top coating on high-temperature resins.
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The non-GAAP financial measures include organic performance (which excludes the impact of foreign exchange), adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margins, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow.
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income: 2024 2023 2024 2023 Sales $ 746.5 $ 719.0 $ 3,240.4 $ 3,142.8 Gross margin - GAAP 259.5 208.9 1,056.7 892.5 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) (23.3) 17.6 (0.7) 80.0 Adjusted gross margin $ 236.2 $ 226.5 $ 1,056.0 $ 972.5 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 31.6 % 31.5 % 32.6 % 30.9 % Operating income - GAAP 85.6 43.1 329.3 196.8 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) (20.4) 26.1 21.4 116.0 Adjusted operating income $ 65.2 $ 69.2 $ 350.7 $ 312.8 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 8.7 % 9.6 % 10.8 % 10.0 % Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 48.5 $ 27.6 $ 170.7 $ 76.3 Income tax expense (benefit) 14.8 (7.0) 54.1 11.0 Interest expense 25.5 26.8 105.6 115.3 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 45.4 44.2 179.7 188.8 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4 Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6 Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3) Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 14.7 % 15.8 % 16.2 % 16.0 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.4 $ 0.54 Special items, after-tax 5.5 0.06 Amortization expense, after-tax 14.9 0.16 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 69.8 $ 0.76 (1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 14 Year Ended December 31, Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation 2024 2023 Cash provided by operating activities $ 256.8 $ 201.6 Taxes paid on gain on sale of business — 104.1 One-time payout associated with deferred compensation plans 20.8 — Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 277.6 $ 305.7 Capital expenditures (121.9) (119.4) Adjusted free cash flow $ 155.7 $ 186.3
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Adjusted free cash flow for 2023 was $186 million, slightly ahead of expectations. 2 2024 Outlook “In the first quarter, we expect demand to continue to improve in our two largest end markets, packaging and consumer, as destocking comes to an end and our sustainable solutions portfolio expands.
The non-GAAP financial measures include adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income, adjusted gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted cash flow from operations and free cash flow.
Three Months Ended Year Ended Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share December 31, 2022 Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ (17.0) $ 82.8 Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 38.3 116.2 Amortization expense, after-tax (Attachment 1) 14.6 49.0 Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 35.9 248.0 APM pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing operations* 2.5 13.6 APM amortization expense, after tax* — 19.1 Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 38.4 $ 280.7 Weighted average diluted shares 91.7 92.2 Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items $ 0.42 $ 3.04 * Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership) including the impacts of debt financing and prepayments on net income from continuing operations. 14 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 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 20.8 $ 0.23 Special items, after tax 22.3 0.24 Amortization expense, after-tax 15.1 0.16 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 58.2 $ 0.63 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net income (loss) from continuing operations – GAAP $ 27.6 $ (16.6) $ 76.3 $ 83.1 Income tax (benefit) expense (7.0) (60.8) 11.0 (19.3) Interest expense 26.8 49.4 115.3 119.8 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 44.2 48.6 188.8 162.5 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 91.6 $ 20.6 $ 391.4 $ 346.1 Special items, before tax 22.4 104.3 114.6 194.0 Interest expense included in special items (0.1) (16.0) (2.3) (26.0) Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (1.5) (1.9) (5.5) Adjusted EBITDA $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 508.6 APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* — — — 83.1 Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 591.7 * Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership).