https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS
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2021 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
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• Investor Day to be held December 9, 2021 in New York, NY
• Company will provide updates on its key growth drivers
with a deep focus on sustainable solutions
Revenue Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites / 5G 10%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
• Senior leadership team to also present on Clariant MB
integration, M&A opportunities and capital allocation
priorities
PEER COMPARISONS
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As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
29%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
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• In Q2 2021, several raw material markets
experienced significant price inflation and
tight inventory
o Average cost of hydrocarbon based materials
was up 45% year-over-year and 20%
sequentially
o Average cost of non-hydrocarbon based
materials was up 10% year-over-year and 8%
sequentially
• Additionally, we experienced other supply
chain challenges during Q2 related to raw
material spot purchases, freight constraints
and productivity loss as a result of these
shortages
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
26%
Latin America
2021 YTD SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
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GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%
Building and
9%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and EBITDA of $2,398M and $320M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
All charts reflect YTD financials through June 30
$1,234M
$228M
$457M
$87M
$767M
$48M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$320M$2,398M
14%
34%
21%
Building &
9%
2% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $1 .2 BILL ION
31%
42%
21%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
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S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
28%
Building &
2021 YTD REVENUE | $457 MILLION
END MARKET
54%
26%
REGION
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DI S TR IBU T I ON
27%
22%
Building and
81%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $767 MILLION
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TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
27%Healthcare
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
32%
13%
18%
Building &
(26% of sales)
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25%
19%
Building &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
13%
40%
33%
Building &
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
June 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 14.2 $ 122.3
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 89.8 $ 14.2 $ 104.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (20.4) — (20.4)
Income tax impact of special items — (3.4) (3.4)
Tax adjustments — 0.9 0.9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.6) — (0.6)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 68.8 $ 11.7 $ 80.5
Net income / EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.13 $ 0.87
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.4 92.4 92.4
September 30, 2020
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 33.5 $ 40.4 $ 73.9
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 5.3 $ 50.0 $ 55.3
Income tax expense - GAAP (2.7) — (2.7)
Income tax impact of special items — (12.7) (12.7)
Tax adjustments — 3.0 3.0
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.9) — (0.9)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 1.7 $ 40.3 $ 42.0
Net income / EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.44 $ 0.46
Weighted-average diluted shares 91.9 91.9 91.9
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA
2021
March 31,
2021
June 30,
2020 2020 2019
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 69.4 $ 79.7 $ 23.4 $ 133.8 $ 75.7
Income tax expense 20.4 22.9 7.9 5.2 33.7
Interest expense 19.5 19.3 16.2 74.6 59.5
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 33.8 37.1 20.9 115.0 78.1
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 159.0 $ 68.4 $ 328.6 $ 247.0
Special items, before tax 14.2 2.4 2.4 66.2 61.7
Interest expense included in special items — — (0.5) (10.1) —
Depreciation and amortization included in special items 1.4 (0.5) (1.2) (3.2) —
Adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 69.1 $ 381.6 $ 308.7
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — — 37.0 75.1 133.2
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 106.1 $ 456.7 $ 441.9
(1) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Six
Months
Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 483.3 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 240.6 158.8 457.1 344.1 708.8 745.7
Distribution 404.4 238.8 767.1 528.3 1,110.3 1,192.2
Corporate and eliminations (34.2) (15.3) (60.4) (35.1) (79.9) (79.0)
Sales $ 1,235.2 $ 609.1 $ 2,397.5 $ 1,320.6 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 37.3 17.0 71.5 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 23.7 14.6 47.7 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (25.9) (65.8) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 38.0 $ 228.5 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 1.2 $ 9.5 $ 2.7 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9)
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 8.1 7.6 15.9 30.0 29.5 23.2
Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.7
Corporate and eliminations 0.2 2.6 2.0 9.2 5.4 4.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 33.8 $ 20.9 $ 70.9 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 45.4 24.6 87.4 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 23.9 14.7 48.1 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (39.0) (23.3) (63.8) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 17.9 % 18.9 % 18.5 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 18.9 % 15.5 % 19.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 5.9 % 6.2 % 6.3 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
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Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA
- Color, Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six
Months
Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 261.1 — 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 624.4 $ 487.9 $ 1,233.7 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 22.0 — 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 86.3 $ 54.3 $ 175.1 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.0 — 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 25.3 $ 25.6 $ 52.6 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 37.0 — 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 111.6 $ 79.9 $ 227.7 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 17.9 % 16.4 % 18.5 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2
Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0
Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5)
Other income, net 9.5 (6.6) 2.9 — 2.9
Income taxes (7.9) 0.2 (7.7) (3.8) (11.5)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 2.6 $ 25.6 $ 12.9 $ 38.5
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
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December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
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Sustainability is integral to achieving our vision, mission, and
performance that:
• creates a safe and accepting environment that
empowers associates to perform to their fullest potential
• gives back to the communities where we work and live
• enables customers to innovate solutions that help make
the planet more sustainable
• protects the environment by addressing climate change,
conserving natural resources and preventing pollution
• actively manages risk for investors & yields
financial performance
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EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT
DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR CULTURE
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MEGATRENDS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Advancements in
Technology
Transformation of
Municipalities
Lifestyle
Refresh
Rethinking
Globalization
Evolution of
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SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVING
AVIENT’S GROWTH
Changes in consumer behavior driven by climate
change & desire to reduce plastics waste
Consumers seeking to buy more sustainable products
from more sustainable companies
Brand owner and retailer demand to meet
sustainability targets & needs
Rising emphasis on preserving and protecting
natural resources & human life
Increased current and pending government legislation
and regulations
CONSUMERS WANT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Source: Simon Kucher 2022
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Consider sustainability
when they purchase
Rate sustainability as a key
criterion in
purchasing decisions
34%
Are willing to pay more for
sustainable products
Average premium
consumers are willing to pay
for sustainable products
PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMERS NOW LARGEST SEGMENT
Source: IBM / National Retail Federation 2022
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“Purpose-driven consumers seek
products and brands that align with
their values and provide health and
wellness benefits.
Packaging and
Packaging Waste Directive)
Sources: UN Environment Programme; Deloitte; McKinsey & Company;
European Commission: Environment
SOLVING CHALLENGES IN KEY END MARKETS
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Transportation
VOC reduction
Bio-based content
Eco-conscious
Food waste reduction
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Eco-conscious
Resource conservation
HOW AVIENT INNOVATION ENABLES SUSTAINABLITY
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Solutions to increase recycled
content and minimize plastic waste
Solutions to reduce weight and
energy consumption
Solutions to preserve and protect
natural resources & human life
HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY
Renew
Michael Garratt
Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – EMEA
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RENEW
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• Meet Aggressive Sustainability Goals - While brand owners have made
strong, public sustainability commitments – many are currently trailing far
behind goals
• Develop Strategies to Minimize Plastic Waste - Plastic waste remains
a global priority with consumers and legislatures – forcing brand owners to
implement tangible mitigation strategies
• Increase Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) Utilization & Post
Consumer Recycle Availability - Increasing the use of PCR is far more
challenging than many companies had anticipated
• Meet Legislation Requirements - Legislatures are drafting financial
penalties for companies unable or unwilling to meet post-consumer recycled
content targets
Solutions to increase
recycled content and
minimize plastic waste
PLASTICS ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION
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Source: Franklin Associates / American Chemistry Council
PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS + ALUMINUM + PAPER)
2x More energy
3x More greenhouse
gas emissions
5x More waste
6x More waterWater
Waste
Emissions
Energy
BRAND OWNER PROGRESS AGAINST COMMITMENTS
39%
29%
37%
16%
6%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0%
Brand Owner 1
Brand Owner 2
Brand Owner 3
Brand Owner 4
Brand Owner 5
Brand Owner 6
Brand Owner 7
Brand Owner 8
Brand Owner 9
Brand Owner 10
Percent Recycled Plastic Used
Progress through 2022
Gap to reach 2025 targets
Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022
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Color
Management
Maintaining
Mechanical
Properties
Decontamination Mono-Material
Construction Consistent Quality
TOP 5 GAPS TO RECYCLE CONTENT UTILIZATION
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Food & Beverage Packaging
2022 Revenue: $43M
Taste and Odor Management
ColorMatrix™ AAnchor Scavenger
• Improves recyclability
• Reduces regulatory risk from migration issues
ACETALDEHYDE REDUCTION Recyclable Oxygen Barrier
ColorMatrix™ Capture ™ Oxygen Scavenger
• Protects recyclate - maintains clarity with no
discoloration
• Enables higher rPET content utilization
rPET UTILIZATION
Food & Beverage Packaging
2022 Revenue: $88M
PCR Performance Additives
ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™
• Lowers energy use - CO2 Emissions
• Reduces yellowing and thermal instability
• Enables increased use of rPET
• Minimal impact on part color
35%
LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS
THINNER WALLS
Reduced Wall Thickness Packaging
ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™UV Light Barrier Stabilizer
Cesa™ Light Additives
• Protects ingredients from UV degradation
• Enables reduced wall thicknesses
• No negative effect on recycling
Increased Recycle Content
ColorMatrix™ Process Aid and Toner for
Recycled PET (rPET)
• Improves ability to recycle PET
• Enables higher percentages of recycled content
• Provides superior aesthetics
• Prevents degradation of physical properties
ENHANCES RECYCLING
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Design for Recycling
CycleWorks™ Center for Mechanical Recycling
• Recycling trials and field testing
• Solutions evaluation and screening
• Customer collaboration
EXPANDS PCR USAGE
PCR Color Prediction Service
• Enables use of lower-quality PCR
• Predicts achievable colors
• Increases PCR utilization rates
• Helps brands to achieve PCR usage goals
CONSUMERS:
CHOOSE BASED ON COLOR
CycleWorks™ Center
Milan, Italy
Additives for Recycling
2022 Revenue: $50M
Stabilization During Recycling
Cesa™ A4R Additives for Recycling
• Enables multi-loop recycling
• Stabilizes recyclate during processing
• Reduces discoloration, gels, and black spots
PCR UTILIZATION
ENABLES
Personal Care Packaging
New Product
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Bio-Based Phone Case
reSound™ OM BIO-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Derived from non-fossil-based raw materials
• Good property retention and UV resistance
BIO-BASED CONTENT
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High PCR Content Razor
reSound™ Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Excellent processability
62%
2022 Revenue: $1M
Carbon Footprint Analysis
Carbon Footprint Mapping Service
• Provides input metrics for independent brand
carbon footprint calculations
• Aligns with a defined ISO standard, certified by
TUV Rhineland
ENABLES
CARBON AWARENESS
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2022 Revenue: $1M
Portable Power Station
Nymax™ Recycled Nylon
• Recycle content up to 60%
• Excellent weathering performance
• Reduces weight
Swim Goggles
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Performs like traditional TPE
35 - 70%
BIO-RENEWABLE CONTENT
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2022 Revenue: $3M
Off Road Vehicle Structural Components
Nymax™ REC Reinforced Nylon
• Replaces steel/aluminum
• Excellent fatigue resistance
INCORPORATES
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“Avient’s bio-circular materials for our Biofuse 2.0 goggles are a real game changer that
will set Speedo apart from the competition - and will support our aim of reducing
environmental impact.”