https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avnt-q2-2021-earnings-presentation.pdf
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
29%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
28
• In Q2 2021, several raw material markets
experienced significant price inflation and
tight inventory
o Average cost of hydrocarbon based materials
was up 45% year-over-year and 20%
sequentially
o Average cost of non-hydrocarbon based
materials was up 10% year-over-year and 8%
sequentially
• Additionally, we experienced other supply
chain challenges during Q2 related to raw
material spot purchases, freight constraints
and productivity loss as a result of these
shortages
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
26%
Latin America
2021 YTD SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
30
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%
Building and
9%
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and EBITDA of $2,398M and $320M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
All charts reflect YTD financials through June 30
$1,234M
$228M
$457M
$87M
$767M
$48M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$320M$2,398M
14%
34%
21%
Building &
9%
2% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $1 .2 BILL ION
31%
42%
21%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
31
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
28%
Building &
2021 YTD REVENUE | $457 MILLION
END MARKET
54%
26%
REGION
32
DI S TR IBU T I ON
27%
22%
Building and
81%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $767 MILLION
33
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
27%Healthcare
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
32%
13%
18%
Building &
(26% of sales)
34
25%
19%
Building &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
13%
40%
33%
Building &
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
June 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 14.2 $ 122.3
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 89.8 $ 14.2 $ 104.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (20.4) — (20.4)
Income tax impact of special items — (3.4) (3.4)
Tax adjustments — 0.9 0.9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.6) — (0.6)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 68.8 $ 11.7 $ 80.5
Net income / EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.13 $ 0.87
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.4 92.4 92.4
September 30, 2020
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 33.5 $ 40.4 $ 73.9
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 5.3 $ 50.0 $ 55.3
Income tax expense - GAAP (2.7) — (2.7)
Income tax impact of special items — (12.7) (12.7)
Tax adjustments — 3.0 3.0
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.9) — (0.9)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 1.7 $ 40.3 $ 42.0
Net income / EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.44 $ 0.46
Weighted-average diluted shares 91.9 91.9 91.9
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA
2021
March 31,
2021
June 30,
2020 2020 2019
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 69.4 $ 79.7 $ 23.4 $ 133.8 $ 75.7
Income tax expense 20.4 22.9 7.9 5.2 33.7
Interest expense 19.5 19.3 16.2 74.6 59.5
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 33.8 37.1 20.9 115.0 78.1
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 159.0 $ 68.4 $ 328.6 $ 247.0
Special items, before tax 14.2 2.4 2.4 66.2 61.7
Interest expense included in special items — — (0.5) (10.1) —
Depreciation and amortization included in special items 1.4 (0.5) (1.2) (3.2) —
Adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 69.1 $ 381.6 $ 308.7
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — — 37.0 75.1 133.2
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 106.1 $ 456.7 $ 441.9
(1) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
1
Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Six
Months
Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 483.3 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 240.6 158.8 457.1 344.1 708.8 745.7
Distribution 404.4 238.8 767.1 528.3 1,110.3 1,192.2
Corporate and eliminations (34.2) (15.3) (60.4) (35.1) (79.9) (79.0)
Sales $ 1,235.2 $ 609.1 $ 2,397.5 $ 1,320.6 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 37.3 17.0 71.5 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 23.7 14.6 47.7 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (25.9) (65.8) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 108.1 $ 38.0 $ 228.5 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 1.2 $ 9.5 $ 2.7 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9)
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 8.1 7.6 15.9 30.0 29.5 23.2
Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.7
Corporate and eliminations 0.2 2.6 2.0 9.2 5.4 4.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 33.8 $ 20.9 $ 70.9 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 45.4 24.6 87.4 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 23.9 14.7 48.1 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (39.0) (23.3) (63.8) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 17.9 % 18.9 % 18.5 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 18.9 % 15.5 % 19.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 5.9 % 6.2 % 6.3 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
2
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA
- Color, Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six
Months
Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 261.1 — 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 624.4 $ 487.9 $ 1,233.7 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 22.0 — 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 86.3 $ 54.3 $ 175.1 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.0 — 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 25.3 $ 25.6 $ 52.6 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) — 37.0 — 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 111.6 $ 79.9 $ 227.7 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 17.9 % 16.4 % 18.5 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2
Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0
Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5)
Other income, net 9.5 (6.6) 2.9 — 2.9
Income taxes (7.9) 0.2 (7.7) (3.8) (11.5)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 2.6 $ 25.6 $ 12.9 $ 38.5
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
3
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
4
AVNT Q2 2021 Earnings Presentation - Website NEW.pdf
AVNT Q2 2021 Earnings Presentation - Website.pdf
Final - 7.19 1158am Q2 21 IR Deck Version v2
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/AVNT November IR Presentation.pdf
Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31.
28
EV / 2023E EBITDA
6.5
8.5
11.0
8.9
12.0 11.9
10.9
9.9
8.2
16.3
13.8
11.9
9.6 9.5 9.5 9.2
7.7
11
21
O
ct
23
PM PP
FM
C C
Avient Historic Multiple
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
AP P E N DI X
30
Performance
Additives
16%
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
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
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%
32
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION
US & Canada
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
33
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 BILLION
US & Canada
52%
35%
34
19%
8%Industrial
16%
9% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
35
BY END MARKET
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/2023-06/AVNT June IR Conferences w_Non GAAP Recs.pdf
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
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
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
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
20
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
21
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ 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
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
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
• 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
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
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
37%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
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%
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
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
32
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
33
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
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
56%
23%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
34
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.
36
4 4
4
6
8
9
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/AVNT Q4 2021 Earnings Presentation_0.pdf
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
31
• Significant raw material price inflation
and tight inventory continued in Q4 2021
o For the full year, the average cost of
hydrocarbon based materials was up
50% in 2021
o For the full year, the average cost of non-
hydrocarbon based materials was up
12% in 2021
• Additionally, we continued to experience
other supply chain challenges during Q4
related to raw material spot purchases,
freight constraints and productivity loss
as a result of these shortages
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
Latin America
9%
2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
33
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%
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
15%
34%
21%
Building &
9%
1% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILL ION
32%
40%
21%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
34
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%
20%
REGION
35
DI S TR IBU T I ON
26%
23%
20%
Building and
80%
3%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 B ILL ION
36
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)
37
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/2021-10/avnt-q3-2021-earnings-presentation_0.pdf
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
29%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
27
• Significant raw material price inflation and
tight inventory continued in Q3 2021
o Average cost of hydrocarbon based
materials was up 65% year-over-year and
10% sequentially
o Average cost of non-hydrocarbon based
materials was up 20% year-over-year and
3% sequentially
• Additionally, we continued to experience
other supply chain challenges during Q3
related to raw material spot purchases,
freight constraints and productivity loss
as a result of these shortages
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
51%
Latin America
2021 YTD SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
29
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%
19%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and EBITDA of $3,617M and $455M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
All charts reflect YTD financials through September 30
$1,820M
$321M
$691M
$127M
$1,206M
$72M
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$455M$3,617M
34%
21%
7%
Building &
9%
2% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $1 .8 BILL ION
31%
42%
21%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
30
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
28%
11%
Building &
7%
2021 YTD REVENUE | $691 MILLION
END MARKET
55%
20%
REGION
31
DI S TR IBU T I ON
26%
22%
20%
Building and
81%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 YTD REVENUE | $1 .2 BILL ION
32
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
27%
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
31%
17%
Building &
(25% of sales)
33
19%
17%
Building &
US &
Canada
(51% of sales)
13%
42%
33%
3%
Building &
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
September 30, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 78.7 $ 20.0 $ 98.7
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 61.1 $ 19.9 $ 81.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (8.5) — (8.5)
Income tax impact of special items — (4.6) (4.6)
Tax adjustments — (3.6) (3.6)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.3 — 0.3
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 52.9 $ 11.7 $ 64.6
Net income / EPS $ 0.57 $ 0.13 $ 0.70
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.2 92.2 92.2
September 30, 2020
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Special
Adjusted
Operating income $ 33.5 $ 40.4 $ 73.9
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 5.3 $ 50.0 $ 55.3
Income tax expense - GAAP (2.7) — (2.7)
Income tax impact of special items — (12.7) (12.7)
Tax adjustments — 3.0 3.0
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.9) — (0.9)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 1.7 $ 40.3 $ 42.0
Net income / EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.44 $ 0.46
Weighted-average diluted shares 91.9 91.9 91.9
Three Months Ended
Three
Months
Nine
Months
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Pro Forma
Adjusted EBITDA 2021 2020
June 30,
2021
September
30, 2021 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing
operations – GAAP $ 52.6 $ 2.6 $ 69.4 $ 201.7 $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 8.5 2.7 20.4 51.8 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 19.0 29.7 19.5 57.8 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — — — — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from
continuing operations 36.8 36.5 33.8 107.7 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 116.9 71.5 $ 143.1 $ 419.0 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 19.9 50.0 14.2 36.5 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special
items — (9.6) — — (10.1) — —
Depreciation and amortization
included in special items (0.9) (1.3) 1.4 (0.1) (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 135.9 $ 110.6 $ 158.7 $ 455.4 $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — — — — 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 135.9 $ 110.6 $ 158.7 $ 455.4 $ 456.7 $ 441.9 $ 436.3
(1) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Nine Months
December 31,
2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 586.6 $ 493.8 $ 1,820.3 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 233.6 174.1 690.7 708.8 745.7 645.8
Distribution 438.8 276.9 1,205.9 1,110.3 1,192.2 1,265.4
Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (20.3) (99.6) (79.9) (79.0) (76.7)
Sales $ 1,219.8 $ 924.5 $ 3,617.3 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 $ 2,881.0
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 66.8 $ 50.5 $ 241.9 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 31.7 24.7 103.2 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 23.8 17.5 71.5 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (43.6) (59.2) (109.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 78.7 $ 33.5 $ 307.2 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 1.4 $ 1.5 $ 4.1 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9)
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 26.6 $ 26.3 $ 79.2 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 7.9 7.5 23.8 30.0 29.5 23.2
Distribution 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.7
Corporate and eliminations 2.1 2.5 4.1 9.2 5.4 4.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 36.8 $ 36.5 $ 107.7 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 93.4 $ 76.8 $ 321.1 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 39.6 32.2 127.0 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.0 17.7 72.1 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (41.5) (56.7) (105.3) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
EBITDA $ 116.9 $ 71.5 $ 419.0 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 15.9 % 15.6 % 17.6 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 17.0 % 18.5 % 18.4 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 5.5 % 6.4 % 6.0 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color, Additives and Inks
Year Ended
December 31,
2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma
adjustments(1) 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
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
AVNT Q3 2021 Earnings Presentation.pdf
AVNT Q3 2021 Earnings Presentation.pdf
Final 10.27 606pm Q3 21 IR Deck Version v1.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/AVNT Fermium Conference - May 2023 w NonGAAP Recs.pdf
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
Avient Confidential 17
DEFENSE
Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO17
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
18
$130
$530
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
19
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
20
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ 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%
21
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
Avient Confidential 22
SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
22
$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%
23
*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
24
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
25
AP P EN D IX
28
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%
30
(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
31
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
32
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%
33
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.
35
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/2022-04/Avient Acquisition of Dyneema and Q1 2022 Results_0.pdf
Outdoor High Performance) 8 18% 3
Growth in Asia / LATAM 6 3% 2
Other 100 19% 5
Sub-total $1,327 14% $146
Outdoor High Performance Impact (5) (3)
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 5
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8
FX (28) (5)
Q1 2022 $1,294 11% $136
Q1 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
(TOTAL COMPANY)
6
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
EBITDA
Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE
7
Price increases more than
offset raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q1 2021 $ 161
Demand (23)
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 77
Inflation (54)
SEM:
Price / Mix 41
Inflation (26)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 84
Inflation (82)
Net Price Benefit 40
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 5
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8
FX (5)
Q1 2022 $ 171
China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (7)
Transportation (7)
Outdoor High Performance (3)
Q1 EPS BRIDGE
8
Q1 2021 - Adjusted EPS 0.89$
CAI 0.08
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.06
Distribution 0.00
Corporate Costs 0.02
F/X (0.04)
Segment OI 0.12
Tax Rate (0.02)
Q1 2022 - Adjusted EPS 0.99$
10
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
11
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
12 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales
MIFOverview Competition Valuechain &
Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials
TECHNOLOGY
13
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
14
• 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
15
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
16
• 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 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(2)
• Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(3)
• 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) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council
(3) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries
17
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
18
AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
SALES AND EBITDA
19
$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®
DISTRIBUTION DIVESTITURE
CONSIDERATIONS
DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS
21
$21
$57
$69
$94
$105
0
50
100
150
2006 2011 2016 2021 2022E
• Leading North American Distribution business with
longstanding blue-chip supplier and customer
relationships
• Commercial excellence and regulatory knowledge have
grown healthcare portfolio to over 25% of sales and
positioned business for long-term growth
• Highly specialized portfolio of engineered polymers along
with sustainable solution offerings
• Leading digital capabilities through Avient Now, allowing
enhanced visibility and 24/7 interface with customers
• 98% free cash flow conversion drives greater than 30%
after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC)
• Potential divestiture allows us to remain modestly
leveraged with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected to
be 2.9x and positions us for further specialty growth in the
future
EBITDA (in $M)
DYNEEMA® TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
22
- $1.48B net purchase price
- Represents 11.4x expected 2022 EBITDA
- Committed financing in place
- Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new
Senior Unsecured Notes, new Senior Secured Term Loan
- Potential proceeds from Distribution divestment could be used to pay down
near-term maturing debt
- Closing expected in second half of 2022, subject to regulatory
approvals and certain customary closing conditions
Transaction
Value
Financing
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
CAPITAL STRUCTURE / LEVERAGE
23
• Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley
and J.P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/AVNT January IR Presentation_w Non-Gaap Recs.pdf
Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31.
28
EV / 2023E EBITDA
6.5
8.5
11.0 10.8
16.1 15.5
14.1 14.0
10.3
21.0
19.0
14.3
12.1 11.8 11.7 11.5
9.7
11
21
23
PM AV
FM
Avient Historic Multiple
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
AP P E N DI X
30
Performance
Additives
16%
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
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
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%
32
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION
US & Canada
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
33
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 BILLION
US & Canada
52%
35%
34
19%
8%Industrial
16%
9% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
7%
56%
23%
7%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
35
BY END MARKET
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/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
This includes masks, protective
garments, medical tubing and packaging for personal care products.
We offer a full range of material solutions for photovoltaic wire and cable that enable renewable energy
infrastructure, including Syncure™ Crosslinked Polyethylene Formulations, which provide high-performance, UL
4703 and VW 1-compliance and eliminate the need to use two separate insulation and jacketing formulations.
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https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-crosslinked-polyethylene-formulations
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-color-additive-concentrates
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/cesa-ir-additives
5G as a Sustainability Enabler
Among many learnings, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for better, faster and more reliable
technology.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
MULTIPURPOSE
COLORANTS
Polyethylene 1%
Polypropylene 1%
GP Polystyrene 1%
HI Polystyrene 1–2%
Acrylics (Opaque) 1%
PBT Polyester 1%
PET Polyester 1%
Polyurethane 1–2%
Polyamide (Nylon) 1%
Acetal 1%
SAN 1%
ABS 1–3%
PVC 1–3%
Polycarbonate 1%
Thermoplastic 1–3%
Alloys & Blends 1–3%
EVA 1%
Filled Polymers 1–3%
RECOMMENDED ADDITION RATES
CONCENTRATE SELECTION
Omnicolor colorants are generally
selected because of their versatility
where a wide range of polymers are
processed and their availability for
sale in small quantities.