https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Dyersburg%2520IATF%252016949-2016%2520exp%25208-13-2021.pdf
IATF 16949:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 39032 Effective Date: 14 August 2018 Expiration Date: 13 August 2021 Issue Date: 17 August 2018 IATF No: 0322936 Alex Weisselberg, President MANUFACTURE, DESIGN AND SUPPLY OF PROPRIETARY THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS, INCLUDING THE SUPPLY OF TOLL COMPOUNDING SERVICES (WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED ANNEX) Certificate Of Conformance has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: Page 2 of 2 ABS Quality Evaluations PolyOne Corporation IATF 16949:2016 Certificate Of Conformance ANNEX At Below Facilities: Validity of this certificate may be confirmed at www.abs-qe.com/cert_validation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-09/Cesa MAX FR Rails _ Kick Plates Application Snapshot.pdf
PROFILE/SHEET EXTRUDER R A I L S A N D K I C K P L A T E S • Convert existing PVC profile and sheet rails and kick plates to polyethylene resin to meet Class A fire safety (ASTM E84) • Provide a system that meets healthy building certifications and approvals • Utilize a more sustainable flame retardant technology, removing brominated or halogenated flame retardants from the environment • Achieve non-compromising performance in aesthetics, impact, dimensional stability, CLTE, and E84 testing • Provided non-halogenated flame retardant platform, backed by extensive application and industry expertise, to meet global flammability standards • Has largest UL94 recognized Prospector membership with HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings, and broad glow wire performance products • Included in-house UL certified labs and manufacturing locations to perform UL94 material sampling and testing • Supported application development to meet fire safety standards, address current or emerging healthy building codes, smart home requirements, and LEED credits • Offered custom formulations in small lot quantities Cesa MAX Flame Retardant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVNT June IR Conferences w_Non GAAP Recs.pdf
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 3 AVIENT OVERVIEW OUR VISION: Creating specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world 2023 Financial GuidanceCompany Overview 2022 Pro Forma Revenue By: 9,700 Employees 104 Manufacturing Sites 20,000+ Customers Key Highlights Premier formulator of specialized and sustainable material solutions Asset-light business model, with flexibility to adapt to customer needs Best-in-class technology and service (140+ PhDs / 2,500+ patents) History of transformation through successful M&A while consistently returning cash to shareholders Poised for continued future growth in excess of GDP $3.4B Revenue $2.40 Adjusted EPS $530M Adjusted EBITDA 15.6% Adjusted EBITDA Margins $200M Free Cash Flow 2.9x Net Leverage Over $1B in share buybacks since 2011 Raised dividend for 12 consecutive years, a 16% CAGR since 2011 Geography Segment Industry U.S. & Canada EMEA Asia Latin America 64% 36% Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks 40% 37% 18% 5% 6% 8% 24% 20% 10% 15% 9% 4% 4% Defense Healthcare Packaging Consumer Building & Construction Industrial Transportation Energy Telecom 4 CREATING A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION 1. 6.5% annualized long term sales growth leveraging sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare and emerging regions 2.
FX -11% FX -3% Total Avient -14% YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results • Aging infrastructure driving need for greater technological advancements and upgrades • Increased focus on strength and capacity of electrical grid plays into further adoption of composites into the market Where Avient Wins: UV, weather-resistance, customized capabilities Best-in-class customer responsiveness Local high-quality manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio Expanding position in insulators, utility poles, crossarms, and wind energy Avient Confidential 16 ENERGY 16 • Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning, Commscope continue to drive industry toward innovation • $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to increase cable deployments; well-positioned to capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and “last mile” buildout Where Avient Wins: Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables faster, safer, more reliable connections Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio Expanding position in insulation for wire jacketing, 5G buildout TELECOMMUNICATIONS Source: U.S.
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 18 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO18 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 19 $130 $530 Q2 FY $0.60 $2.40 Q2 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 20 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 Q2 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 21 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ 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% 22 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 23 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 23 $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% 24 *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 25 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 26 AP P EN D IX 29 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% 31 (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 32 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 33 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% 34 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of May 31, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 36 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 6 8 9 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C H U N C E H X L E C L A S H E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of May 31, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic for PP Nonwovens Product Bulletin.pdf
Specially formulated for both spunbond and meltblown manufacturing processes, they have no visible influence on color and can be customized to combine water repellency and color into one product for added convenience.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Cesa WithStand Patient Mobility Case Study %281%29.pdf
THE IMPACT • FLEXIBILITY through wide range of color options • PROTECTION of product through antimicrobial technology • SPEED to MARKET through supplier expertise • COST REDUCTION through simplified processing • CONSISTENT performance through all-inclusive, one step masterbatch Each Smartbatch solution is custom formulated to incorporate color, antimicrobial technology and UV stability in one material, simplifying them manufacturing process and delivering consistent performance. © 2022, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY, CUSTOM COLORS AND PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES IN ONE MASTERBATCH.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Product Bulletin.pdf
They are a cost-effective way to help maintain critical production uptime and increase manufacturing efficiencies.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnColor REC Polymer Colorants Product Bulletin.pdf
They can reduce environmental impact compared to traditional carbon black formulations, allowing the use of less energy and water during the manufacturing process and thereby helping to reduce product carbon footprint (PCF).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/OnColor Recovered Black Product Bulletin %281%29.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN OnColor™ Recovered Black OnColor™ Recovered Black is a black color concentrate that utilizes polymer material recyclate including pigments recovered from separate manufacturing processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski Page 38 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 Page 39 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 , Page 40 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 Page 41 • 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 Page 42 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 Page 43 • 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 Page 44 Page 45
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Maxxam%2520LO%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
PolyOne’s global reach allows our customers the ability to achieve greater product consistency wherever they manufacture in the world.