https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and
the availability and cost of credit in the future;
• the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
• disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• demand for our products and services;
• production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
• unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
• our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness;
• amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of
timing changes associated with the underlying actions;
• other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in
interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and any recessionary conditions; and
• other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
Industry Expertise
Significant experience in the Company’s
businesses and industries
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Regulatory
Experience in government and regulatory
affairs, and regulated industries, including as
part of a business and/or through positions
with government organizations and
regulatory bodies
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Technology
Technical or scientific knowledge and
experience implementing technology
strategies
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Human Capital
Experience in management of labor relations,
in human resources, and talent management
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Operations
Experience overseeing complex operations
and developing and implementing
operational plans and business operations
strategy
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Corporate Governance
Experience and understanding of governance
matters and principles, including
management accountability, transparency
and protection of shareholder interests
IT and Cybersecurity
Experience and understanding of information
security, data privacy and cybersecurity
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Experience in environmental matters,
community affairs, and/or corporate
responsibility initiatives including
sustainability
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Governance Highlights
As part of our commitment to overall excellence, our Company’s governance practices include the following:
Director Independence
• Eleven out of our twelve Director nominees are independent
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Vietnam.pdf
Là một
Công ty tham gia Chương trình Sáng kiến Responsible Care® của Hội đồng Hóa học Hoa Kỳ (American Chemistry Council)
và là thành viên sáng lập của Liên minh Chấm dứt Chất thải Nhựa (Alliance to End Plastic Waste), chúng ta cam kết hơn
nữa thông qua cam kết No Surprises PledgeSM và chương trình Lời hứa Bền vững (Sustainability Promise).
Là một
Công ty tham gia Chương trình Sáng kiến Responsible
Care® của Hội đồng Hóa học Hoa Kỳ (American
Chemistry Council) và là thành viên sáng lập của Liên
minh Chấm dứt Chất thải Nhựa (Alliance to End Plastic
Waste), chúng ta cam kết hơn nữa thông qua cam kết
No Surprises PledgeSM và chương trình Lời hứa Bền
vững (Sustainability Promise), và chúng ta duy trì các
nguyên tắc này bằng cách duy trì các giá trị cá nhân về
Liêm chính, Trung thực và Tôn trọng.