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Newlin Page 105 Old PolyOne Transformation 60% 80% 100% % o f O p e ra ti n g I n co m e * Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Ahead of Schedule 2015 Target *Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges ** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt 2% 34% 42% 50% 65-75% 0% 20% 40% 2005 2008 2011 2011** 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n co m e * JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M Target Page 106 Why Invest In PolyOne?
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RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
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W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E • Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA foam for grip on surfboards • Translucent appearance • Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film • Excellent UV resistance • Customized formulation for exceptional hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish • Incorporated specialty additives to enhance UV resistance and inhibit mold growth • Solved technical processing challenges to achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing • Enabled customer to achieve market differentiation and expand into new markets and applications Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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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% Where Avient Wins: 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 Avient Confidential 13 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 Where Avient Wins: 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 Q2 FY $0.60 $2.40 Q2 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 15 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 Q2 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 16 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ 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 15% Composites 8% Healthcare 6% 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 Avient Confidential 18 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 Healthcare • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction Consumer • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • 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 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% 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% EMEA 37% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 20% Packaging 24% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) Transportation 9% Healthcare 8% 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 US & Canada 34% EMEA 38% Asia 20% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 27 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 8% Building & Construction 11% Telecommunications 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 US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% REGION 28 Packaging 5% Consumer 19% Healthcare 8%Industrial 16% Transportation 10% Telecommunications 10% Energy 9% Defense 15% Building & Construction 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 27% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 3% Energy 1% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET Packaging 27% Consumer 14% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (37% of sales)Transportation 11% Packaging 13% Consumer 24% Healthcare 12% Industrial 15% Building & Construction 13% Energy 5% Defense 5% US & Canada (40% of sales) Transportation 7% Packaging 56% Consumer 23% Healthcare 4% Industrial 7% Building & Construction 4% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 3% Telecommunications 6% 29 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 31 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 5 5 5 6 7 9 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N H X L C E E C L A S H E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 2023E(%) 32 79 87 83 81 76 73 90 79 77 76 73 69 60 22 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E H X L A S H E C L H U N E M N S C L MULTIPLE EXPANSION Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.51.
Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years. 33 EV / 2023E EBITDA Historic Multiple 6.5 8.3 9.9 14.6 13.7 13.0 11.9 8.8 18.7 17.4 11.8 10.0 9.7 9.1 8.0 7.9 A vi en t (2 01 1) A vi en t (2 01 8) A vi en t (2 02 3) K W R P P G R P M A V Y F U L E C L H X L F M C A S H S C L C E E M N H U N 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.
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Molecular Structure Chemical Name P-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole (PBO).
Key Features • Excellent strength & modulus properties • Good flame resistance • Excellent thermal stability • Excellent resistance to creep • Good chemical resistance Disadvantages • Very poor UV resistance • Poor compressive strength • Strength loss in exposure to strong acids FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR ZYLON® PBO • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® ZYLON® PRODUCTS • Strength Members Abrasion Resistance Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid) Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) O X X P O O P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 42.0 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.54 Elongation @ Break % 3.5 Tensile Modulus g/d 1200 Moisture Regain* % 2.0 Creep** % 0 Shrinkage*** %
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D is t. ) K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N H X L S C L E C L E M N C E A S H Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $635M and estimated CAPEX of $90M (excludes IT system upgrade of $25M and synergy capture CAPEX of $20M) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022 86 89 85 80 76 76 89 85 79 78 76 76 76 70 69 63 8 A vi e nt K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C U N V R H U N B N R H X L E C L C E A S H E M N S C L A LB Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022 Total Enterprise Value / 2022E EBITDAWith the Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets.
OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 5.4 8.5 10.1 10.0 15.7 15.0 14.2 12.7 10.2 25.0 19.7 17.7 13.2 12.3 10.0 9.9 8.9 8.5 8.3 6.6 A vi en t (2 01 1) A vi en t (2 01 6) A vi en t (2 02 1) A vi en t (T o da y) R P M K W R P P G A V Y F U L A L B E C L H X L A S H F M C B N R E M N U N V R C E S C L H U N Historic Multiple SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?
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U-PVC PIPE & FITTING PRODUCER P I P E & F I T T I N G • Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across various film structures and compositions for a wide range of applications • Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip performance post-film production • Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties • Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food sealant applications • Improved the customer’s workplace environment by installing a new tote liquid supply system • Enhanced color consistency and reduced production wastage from pigment speck and streak issues • Complied with strict regulatory controls for potable pipe requirements ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE Avient Corporation 1 • Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across various film structures and compositions for a wide range of applications • Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip performance post-film production • Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties • Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food sealant applications KEY REQUIREMENT • Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC sheet applications • Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control requirement • Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color index choices • Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe extrusion • Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the workplace • Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical pipe properties over an extensive useful life • Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end application requirements in the building and construction industry LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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FlexOne units are supplied as either E, Q or P versions with technology applicable to the customer needs.
Q/P units come with touch screen interface systems and a range of additional technology features for more complex material handling needs.
FLEXONE UNIT FLEXONE - E FLEXONE - P FLEXONE - Q Metering Pump PCP/Quantex PCP Quantex Self-Calibrating ✔ ✔ ✔ Volumetric & Gravimetric ✔ ✔ ✔ Interchangeable Reservoir ✔ ✔ ✔ Continuous Use ✔ ✔ ✔ Touch Screen ✘ ✔ ✔ Multiple Log-In Levels ✘ ✔ ✔ RFID ✘ ✔ ✔ Network Capable ✘ ✔ ✔ Data Acquisition ✘ ✔ ✔ Remote Access Functions ✘ ✔ ✔ Sustainable Pumps ✘ ✘ ✔ Typical Polymer Rate (kg/hr) 50–1000 50–1000 50–1000 CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLEXONE OPTION FlexOne has been designed to allow the use of modular connections, depending on which operation it will be used for.
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IMPROVED BOTTLE QUALITY +2% in neck weight +3% in body weight -12% in base weight 8.5g 0.5L bottle, 60% rPET Re-optimization of Polymer Weight Distribution to Improve Bottle Strength Based on commercially produced water bottles, 51,000bph Mechanical Strength Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration Based on PTI 14.4g 0.5L water bottles, Instron testing To p Lo ad (l bs ) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Burst Pressure Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration Based on 8.5g, 0.5L commercially produced water bottles Bu rs t P re ss ur e (B ar ) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 REDUCED CO2 EMISSIONS Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration 25% reduction in energy consumed during the bottle blowing process, based on a commercial process producing 8.5g 0.5L water bottles at 51,000 bph En er gy k W Reduced Energy Consumption ColorMatrix AAzure increases the heat-up rate for preforms, enabling energy reductions for the heating lamps used during the bottle blowing process.
This effect contributes towards reducing CO2 emissions. 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Increasing ColorMatrix AAzure Concentration Translates to 25% CO2 reduction based on 25% energy reduction in bottle blowing process CO 2 (t on ne s p er y ea r) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 ColorMatrix AAzure products are supplied in ColorMatrix approved packaging and are active as supplied.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
Schematic Diagram of the peel test. olycarbonate derived from Bisphenol A (PC) - Totally Amorphous P oly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-styrene) (ABS – 15%-35%AN,5-30%BD,40-60%ST) – Totally amorphous P C* Acetal Homopolymer – 98% crystalline Acetal Copolymer igure 4.
F H H O m C H H O *C H H n C* H H O *m C H H C H C H C H H C H H C H *z C C C N HH H * x y C H 3 O C H 3 O* O C *n 285-056 Peel adhesion 3.23 2.55 3.06 3.063.063.062.89 2.55 2.89 2.89 2.72 2.72 3.06 2.38 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Xenoy 1339 Injection speed: 25 mm/sec A vg . p ee l, N /m m Melt temp: 190°C Melt temp: 200°C Melt temp: 220°C Figure 5: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of melt emperatures of the TPE. t 285-056 peel adhesion 2.893.06 2.89 2.38 2.55 2.55 2.89 2.55 2.89 3.063.06 2.89 2 3 25 50 75 Injection velocity, mm/sec A vg . p ee l, N /m m Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Figure 6: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of injection peeds. s 285-056 tensile properties: initial & aged after 1 week at 70°C. 2.35 1.60 2.77 2.30 1.66 2.77 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Tensile Strength 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Pa sc al s Initial Final Figure 7: Physical property retention of GLS 285-056 after 1week at 70°C.
OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6 1.7 1.91.9 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 250°C 260°C 270°C Melt temperature A vg . p ee l, N /m m Injection speed: 64 mm/sec Figure 10: Versfalex OM 6240 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6 OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6 1.7 1.91.9 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 250°C 260°C 270°C Melt temperature A vg . p ee l, N /m m Injection speed: 64 mm/sec Figure 11: Versaflex OM 6258 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6 GLS Corporation, 833 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050