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Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$585M$3,635M
29
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .3 B ILL ION
US & Canada
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
30
33%
Building &
1% Energy
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
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
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
US & Canada
50%
REGION
31 Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
19%
8%Industrial
16%
Building &
31%
28%
Building &
3%
2% Defense
(20% of sales)
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
29%
17%
Building &
(35% of sales)
14%
Building &
12%
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
49%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%Telecommunications
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates32
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Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$585M$3,635M
29
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .3 B ILL ION
US & Canada
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
30
33%
Building &
1% Energy
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
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
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
US & Canada
50%
REGION
31 Figures represent 2022 full year estimates
19%
8%Industrial
16%
Building &
31%
28%
Building &
3%
2% Defense
(20% of sales)
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
29%
17%
Building &
(35% of sales)
14%
Building &
12%
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
49%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%Telecommunications
Figures represent 2022 full year estimates32
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& Canada
40%
38%
17%
Q1 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
18%
23%
Building and
6%Telecommunications
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $846M and $134M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$537M $91M
$310M $64M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$134M$846M
(1)
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Q1 2023 SALES BY REGION
Yo Y C H A N G E ( E X C L .
National Defense
budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress
in Q1 2023
• European NATO members annual defense
spend expected to increase by up to 20%
Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™
One of the highest strength to weight
ratios of any material on Earth
Direct relationships with industry leading
armor manufacturers
Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and
moisture to handle any environment
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DEFENSE
Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO13
Source:
TRANSPORTATION
• Increased EPA regulations requiring
improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by
lower-weight vehicles
• Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S.
vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032
Lightweight panels that establish both
strength and stiffness resulting in
decreased energy usage, lower emissions
Long-lasting Color applications to resist
UV exposure, temperature fluctuations
and exceed the stylistic requirements of
global automakers
14
$130
$530
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
15
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
16
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
17
Sustainable
Solutions
32%
Asia / LATAM
Composites
Other (GDP
Growth)
39%
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• The company will be
conducting an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainability solutions portfolio
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SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
18
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
($ in millions)
Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
19
*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 Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
$1,175M
Lightweighting
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human Health & Safety
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET
B&C
• Eco-Conscious
• Carbon footprint
• Resource
conservation
• Carbon footprint
• Bio based content
• Eco-Conscious
Automotive
• Light weighting
• Recycled Content
• VOC reduction
• Recycle Solutions
• Carbon Footprint
Packaging
• Recycle Solutions
• Food waste
reduction
Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals
Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation
20
INVESTING
IN INNOVATION
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O
21
AP P EN D IX
24
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
• Cost inflation
decelerating,
particularly for
hydrocarbon-based
raw materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
24%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
26
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
27
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
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
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
52%
35%
REGION
28
19%
8%Industrial
9% Defense
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
24%
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
56%
23%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
29
PEER COMPARISONS
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
31
4 4
5 5 5
6
7
9
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ColorMatrix Lactra ESL Infographic.pdf
Nutritional components in dairy
products are photosensitive,
making them susceptible to
light degradation
• Light protection in dairy packaging
helps maintain product integrity
and extend shelf life
A LIGHT BLOCKING SOLUTION THAT
PROVIDES:
• Light blocking and whiteness in PET dairy packaging
• Protection from 2 weeks up to 12 months shelf life
• Compatibility with monolayer and multilayer PET
preforms
• Full compatibility with rPET
• Food contact approved (region dependent)
• Low TiO₂ levels to increase recyclability, aligning
with the emergence of white recycle streams
PASTEURIZED MILK
Typical shelf life
5–10 days
WHITE COLOR LACTRA ESL
LACTRA SX or
LACTRA 4
EXTENDED
SHELF LIFE MILK
2 weeks–3 months
UHT MILK &
PRODUCTS
4–12 months
Lightweighting/CO2
reduction
Reduced LDR –
material &
cost savings
Improved
processing
performance
BENEFITS OF
COLORMATRIX™
LACTRA™ Improved
bottle
Compatibility
with rPET
Helps to
Protect
Performance
Energy efficiency
Whiteness
85–92 L*
30% less
life cycle
emissions
Increased machinery
life cycle due to reduced
wear & tear
80–100% light blocking
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Kedrowski
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Operational Excellence
• Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest
for improvement in response to the voice of our
customers and shareholders
• It is all about strengthening our capabilities to
deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers
• It challenges us to enhance our
productivity, profitability, and efficiency
in all phases of our business, from
safety to quality to waste elimination
to environmental stewardship
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Lean Six Sigma Initiative
• In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to
improve execution skills across all
businesses, functions, and global regions
• A company-wide diagnostic was
conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six
strategic improvement platforms
• Financial targets were estimated,
resources identified and trained
results delivered
,
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PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate
4
5
6
5.1
Safety Performance
*Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics).
0
1
2
3
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry
Average
1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65
0.57
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• Exemplary on-time delivery
• Best-in-class working capital
% of sales
81%
87% 88%
95%
93%
92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery*
Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results
• Approximately $200M in
cash driven by working
capital improvements
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
WC % of Sales
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*As measured to customer request date
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40.0%
Percent of Associates
Trained in LSS
World’s Best Start-up
Program in 2009*
World’s Best Business Process
Excellence Program in 2012*
Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
16.5%
40.0%
2009 2011
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• Globally leverage strategic supplier
management best practices
• Implement world class demand
management processes
Critical Imperatives
• Improve operational reliability and efficiencies
• Optimize global freight management
Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year
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This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
7 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
8
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 AN D FU LL Y EA R
2021 O U TLO O K
$69
$112
$0.42
$0.80
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
10
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
+ 26%
+ 62% + 90%
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
11
Sales Adj.
Whether
an additional line at an existing
manufacturing plant, or a new
facility in a growing region, we
ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently.
18
Capex / Revenue
2021E (%)
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Avient Specialty
Other
2 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6
7 7 8
24
t
(E
xc
l.
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
12%
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
23
• Exiting 2020, the majority of hydrocarbon based raw
material markets were experiencing price inflation
and tight inventory
• Winter Storm Uri in the Gulf Coast caused further
stress on the situation for 2021
• Raw materials most impacted include polyethylene,
polypropylene and nylon
• We purchase over 8,000 different raw materials to
formulate our customized solutions and unique
specifications
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
26%
16%
Latin America
2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
25
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
21%Industrial
Building &
Electrical &
END MARKET REVENUE
All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business.
(1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,043M
$331M
$709M
$124M
$1,110M
$70M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$457M$3,783M
35%
14%
Building &
Electrical &
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
31%
40%
22%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
26
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
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
24%
Wire & Cable(1)
24%
Electrical &
13%
11%
Building &
2020 REVENUE | $709 MILLION
END MARKET
58%
19%
REGION
27
(1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling
DI S TR IBU T I ON
2020 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
25%
20%
14%
Electrical &
Building &
1%
82%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
28
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
32%
27%
12%
Building &
Electrical &
9%
(16% of sales)
34%
16%Healthcare
17%
Building &
Electrical &
(26% of sales)
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
29
26%
19%
13%
16%
Building &
Electrical &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
45%
Building &
Electrical &
2% Wire & Cable
1%
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
March 31, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Results
Special
Adjusted
Results
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (22.9) — (22.9)
Income tax impact of special items — (0.9) (0.9)
Tax adjustments — 1.1 1.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 79.3 $ 2.6 $ 81.9
Net income / EPS $ 0.86 0.03 $ 0.89
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.2 92.2 92.2
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income
March 31, 2021
Operating income - GAAP $ 120.4
Special items in operating income 2.4
Adjusted Operating income $ 122.8
1
Business Segment Operations
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 216.5 185.3 708.8 745.7 645.8
Distribution 362.7 289.5 1,110.3 1,192.2 1,265.4
Corporate and eliminations (26.2) (19.8) (79.9) (79.0) (76.7)
Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 $ 2,881.0
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 197.5 $ 89.4 $ 484.4 $ 338.4 $ 353.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 64.7 52.6 207.6 200.2 171.7
Distribution 39.3 33.6 124.0 132.1 125.8
Corporate and eliminations 0.9 (4.1) (31.7) (13.5) (26.1)
Gross margin $ 302.4 $ 171.5 $ 784.3 $ 657.2 $ 624.8
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 108.7 $ 48.9 $ 303.6 $ 191.0 $ 194.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 30.5 30.3 113.2 116.5 99.4
Distribution 15.3 14.2 54.5 56.7 54.3
Corporate and eliminations 27.5 25.3 123.7 136.2 97.6
Selling and administrative expense $ 182.0 $ 118.7 $ 595.0 $ 500.4 $ 446.2
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.2 19.5 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
Other income, net 1.5 1.6 24.3 12.1 (12.9)
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 19.1 % 20.0 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 16.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 6.7 % 6.7 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
2
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color,
Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 279.4 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 609.3 $ 535.9 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 23.0 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 88.8 $ 63.5 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 27.4 $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.1 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 27.4 $ 26.0 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 38.1 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 116.2 $ 89.5 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 19.1 % 16.7 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
March 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 711.5 $ — $ 711.5 $ 279.4 $ 990.9
Operating income 52.8 9.7 62.5 23.0 85.5
Interest expense, net (9.4) — (9.4) (12.8) (22.2)
Other income, net 1.6 (0.1) 1.5 — 1.5
Income taxes (11.9) (1.0) (12.9) (2.4) (15.3)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 33.1 $ 8.6 $ 41.7 $ 7.8 $ 49.5
Weighted average diluted shares 86.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 6.1
Weighted average diluted shares 92.8
EPS $ 0.53
(1) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
3
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
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 (0.3) 9.2 — 9.2
Income taxes (7.9) 0.7 (7.2) (3.8) (11.0)
Net income attributable to non controlling interests
(0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 9.4 $ 32.4 $ 12.9 $ 45.3
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 107.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
(2) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special items (10.1) — —
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
4
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(3)
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
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 213.6 $ — $ 56.1 $ 269.7 $ 45.0 $ — $ 314.7
Depreciation and amortization 115.0 (3.2) 111.8 30.1 141.9
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 328.6 $ 52.9 $ 381.5 $ 75.1 $ 456.6
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
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
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 168.9 $ — $ 61.7 $ 230.6 $ 72.9 $ — $ 303.5
Depreciation and amortization 78.1 — 78.1 60.3 138.4
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 247.0 $ 61.7 $ 308.7 $ 133.2 $ 441.9
(3) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
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AVNT First Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation.pdf
AVNT First Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation.pdf
AVNT First Quarter 2021 Earnings Presentation.pdf
4.29 127pm Q1 21 IR Deck Version non-GAAP Recs (002).pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/AVNT Aug 2022 Presentation - Jefferies.pdf
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business
DYN E E MA ACQ U I S I T I O N
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15x stronger than steel
Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions
Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand
• Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of
2022 EBITDA
• Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber
portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately
accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35
• 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected
• 1,000+ employees across global production network and
dedicated technology centers
• Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in
revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema® location
$175M
(42%)
$65M
(16%)
$175M
(42%)
2022E Sales By Region ($M)
(1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization
(2) Based on 2022 expected results
(1) (2)
(2)
FIT WITH FOUR PILLAR STRATEGY
33
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
tremendous intellectual property value in
trademarks, patents and “know-how”
• Deep history of application development
and premium, leading brand with the
World’s Strongest FiberTM
Globalization
• Global customer base with an
established presence across all major
geographic regions
• Global technology centers complement
existing Composites applications and
expertise
Operational
Excellence
• Best-in-class safety performance
• Well-run and maintained asset base fit to
serve future growth
• Highly effective and reliable supply chain
with emphasis on optimizing service to
customers
Commercial
Excellence
• Deep customer relationships extend
across the value chain and drive ability
to grow
• Offer a full suite of services with an active
role in design, development and
commercialization
People
Experienced and
talented associates
with a passion for
safety, specialization
and winning
DYNEEMA® OVERVIEW
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
$215M
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
$130M
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
$70M
34 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales
MIFOverview Competition Valuechain &
Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials
TECHNOLOGY
35
1,200 1,300
2,500
Avient Dyneema Combined
Patents
• True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• Deep history of application development with customers,
strongest in the industry
• The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
fiber producer that is backward integrated
o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process
• Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise
(PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line)
WINNING PROPERTIES
Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible
Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic
High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction
One-of-a-kind technology
®
FORMULATION PROCESS
36
• Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar
core competencies around formulation
and material science
• Technology that combines polymers and
fibers to provide specialized, high
performing solutions for customers
• Design capabilities ensure that
applications are highly customized for
the specified end use
DYNEEMA® IN THE VALUE CHAIN
37
UHMwPE
Fiber / Tapes
Military Personnel,
Law Enforcement
Heavy Marine,
Offshore Wind Energy
and Mooring,
Aquaculture
Outdoor,
Footwear, Apparel,
Inflatables
• Material Science
• Formulation
• Service
INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING
(CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION
DEMAND TRENDS
38
• Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection
products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase
o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1)
o Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2)
o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America
• Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind
farms which require advanced, durable technology
o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations
quadrupling over the next five years(3)
• Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4)
• Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer
applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio
Sources:
(1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022)
(2) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022)
(3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council
(4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries
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A L I G N M E N T W I T H
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S
PRODUCTS
AVIENT’S EXISTING COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
40
AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
SALES AND EBITDA
41
$74 $84
$216 $212
$261
$5 $10
$32
$41
$49
$180
0
50
100
150
200
$-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
$550
$600
$650
$700
$750
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E
$680
• Dyneema® acquisition will further
improve Composites EBITDA margins
to 26%
• Dyneema® will complement our
existing portfolio with deep formulation
expertise, innovative culture and
global commercial presence
• Composites will continue to be a key
growth driver to deliver future revenue
growth in excess of GDP
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema®
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
Latin America
2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,402M
$409M
$919M
$164M
$1,631M
$94M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$581M$4,819M
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34%
Building &
1% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION
32%
40%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
44
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
27%
Building &
2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION
END MARKET
55%
REGION
45
D I S T R I BU T I O N
26%
Building and
80%
3%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K EY SU PPL IER S
2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 BILLION
46
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
26%Healthcare
14%
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
32%
Building &
(25% of sales)
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19%
Building &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
38%
33%
Building &
LATAM
(9% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/Global_High_Yield_%26_Leverage_Conference %281%29.pdf
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
256
309
$36
$100
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 20% + 165% + 1000 bps
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES
NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION
ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
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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
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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
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• 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
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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18%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
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38%
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
18%
Building &
Wire &
Electrical &
Electronic
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
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38% Europe
33%
22%
Europe &
Middle East
48%
23%
Color & Engineered
Clariant Masterbatch
Net Sales by Geographic Region
Europe &
Middle East
39%
21%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
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
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2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEO PLE
PRO D U C TS PLA N ET
PER FO R M A N C E
Clariant Masterbatch
• 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)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Synergies
New
2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013
2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4%
2019 CapEx $68 $85
% Sales 2.4% 2.1%
2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250
2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22
2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
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(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
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46%
66%
0%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
st
e
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
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 $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized
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• $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
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 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
Administrative
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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
$450
$600 $624
$743
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E
Attractive Debt
Maturity Profile
Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B
New Debt
Summary
Terms on
New Debt
• $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price
• Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo
• Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity
• The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited
to, market conditions
• PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet
– Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies
• Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy
• New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure
• Capital structure would be “covenant lite”
Capital
Policy
• Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy
• Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained
• Focus on deleveraging in the near term
2028+
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
$917M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
Increasing Annual Dividend
38
$0.81
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W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of
Clariant Masterbatch business
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to
continue for years
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic
growth
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2019
125
169
412
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2019
67
247
147
2019 134
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN
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Computer
Aided
Engineering
Design
Strategy
3
15
Designers &
Engineers
$0
$15M
$4M
$87M
Opportunity funnel Total Revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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Customer Engagements
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 210
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
Wire &
Appliances
Electrical & Electronics
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
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34%
United
States
44%
Mexico
South
America
$4
$25
$104
$147
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
14.7%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Telecommunications
(FOC)
Electrical & Electronics
Building &
Construction
Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N
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27%
United
States
54%
17%
$21
$57
$87
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.6%
D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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28%
23%
Electrical &
Electronics
Building &
Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
$25
$63
$75
$20
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
6.3%
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
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Performance
Polyethylene
Pigments
Styrenic Block
Copolymer 7%
Nylon
TiO2
Polypropylene
Dyestuffs
Plasticizers
Other Raw
$900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products stand
up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
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Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference
Forward Looking Statements
USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES
Vision
Safety First
Commodity to Specialty Transformation
PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion
Slide Number 8
Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth
Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth
The Evolving Customer Relationship
Slide Number 12
Aligning with trends for Growth
Revenue from Sustainable Solutions
Innovation
3 Horizons of Development
Innovation Spotlight: Composites
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS
PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables
Fiber optical growth drivers
Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy
Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook
Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance
Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation
Transformation Headlines
Fit with Four Pillar Strategy
End Market Transformation
End Market Transformation
Complementary Geographic Presence
Slide Number 31
PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business
Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty
Transaction overview
Significant Synergy Opportunities
Attractive Financing Structure
Slide Number 37
Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/September%2520Investor%2520Presentation.pdf
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
20%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
138
181
251
$23 $25
$70
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
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Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
250
• Local to regional footprint
• Niche technology focus
• Concentrated customer base
$50M–$200M 150
• Regional to global footprint
• 1–3 specialty technologies
• Diversified customer base
>$200M 30
• Global footprint with local service
• Diverse specialty technologies
• Highly diversified customer &
market portfolio
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$890M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
28
6.3%
14.1%
16-17%
2009 2018 Updated Expectations
R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N
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W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
67
220
147
2018 141
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
28% Industrial
14%
Textiles
Building & Construction
10%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
14.0%
16.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
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Europe
35%
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
Europe
28%
46%
24%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
28%
17%
16%Consumer
Electrical &
Asia
78%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
14.0%
16.0%
10
100
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D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
5.9%
5.6%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
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O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
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Performance
Additives
PVC
Pigments
Polyethylene
Plasticizers
Polypropylene
TiO2
Nylon
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
27%
$1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude Distribution business
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and
prestige perceptions
among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Durable, long-lasting products stand
up to the most aggressive
disinfectants
Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and colorant
portfolios
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports &
leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its
associated wastewater treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
These
investments also consider our global footprint, and we are
positioned very well and strategically from a regional perspective.
Future Revenue Growth Assumptions
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Growth in Asia,
Woon Keat Moh
Regional View
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U.S. & Canada
50%
EMEA
Asia
16%
AVIENT GEOGRAPHY REVENUE REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH
0%
1%
3%
6%
7%
2022 2023 2024 2025
GDP, Percent Change
U.S.
Whether
an additional line at an existing
manufacturing plant, or a new
facility in a growing region, we
ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently.