https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/2020proxy.pdf
In October, we
divested our PP&S segment which consisted predominately of the legacy Geon® vinyl business for $775 million.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/AS-FILED EF20024640 Avient Corp ARS.pdf
Avient was formed as PolyOne Corporation on August 31, 2000 from the consolidation of The Geon Company
(Geon) and M.A.
Under the agreement, The Geon Company agreed to indemnify Goodrich Corporation for certain
environmental costs at the site.
Neither Avient nor The Geon Company ever operated the facility.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
GDP Growth Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions
Global Avient:
2.7%
Asia / LATAM:
5.0%
Source: International Monetary Fund, World
Economic Outlook Database (April 2021)
12% organic CAGR
Figures above include relevant sustainable solutions, healthcare and composites sales
Avient Corporation 120
8-10%
(5% CAGR excluding
Sustainable Solutions)
Summary: Long-term Revenue Growth Drivers
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2021 Sales
Estimate
(Drivers)
Overlap
2021 Sales
Estimate
Annual
Growth
Sustainable Solutions 930 - 930 8–12%
Healthcare 685 (45) 640 8–10%
Composites 260 (80) 180 10%
Asia / LATAM 1,150 (310) 840 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2,160 2–3%
Avient $4,750 6.5%
EBITDA Margin Expansion Goals
CAI
SEM
• Continued portfolio transformation to high-
growth end markets and sustainable solutions
• Clariant Color synergy realization
• Investments in composites and outdoor high
performance applications drive growth and
mix improvements
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17.0%
1.6%
1.0% 0.4%
2021E Synergies Sustainable
Healthcare Goal
17.6% 0.9%
1.1%
0.4%
2021E Composites Sustainable
Healthcare Goal
Sustainable Path to Double Digit Earnings Growth
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Long-Term Sales
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
10%+
Adjusted EBITDA growth
15%+
Adjusted EPS growth
An Investment in
Sustainable Growth
Bob Patterson
Avient Corporation 124
M&A Brings Avient New Technologies
Avient Corporation 125
Technology Acquisition Technology Acquisition
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Liquid Color Concentrates
& Additives
Continuous Fiber
Thermoplastic Composites
Silicone Colorants &
Formulations
High-temperature Polymers
& Fluoropolymers
Long Fiber Reinforced (LFT)
Thermoplastic Composites
Fiber Solutions
Water-based Inks
Fiber & Healthcare Expertise,
Liquid Additive Processing Aids, FR Additives,
Recycling Innovations & More
$133
$205
Clariant Color: Transformational Acquisition
126
Clariant Color EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8x
7.0x
6.0x
2019PF 2021E 2021E w/ Full
• Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded
presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets
• Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth
since acquisition
• On-track to realize $52 million of expected synergies in 2021
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Investor%2520Day%25205-18-15.pdf
Nikrant
President, Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
What We Do
Concept to
Design
Specialty
Formulations
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
5% Transportation
20%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
44%
Europe
33%
19%
Latin America
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
A Case Study for Transformational Success
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$4 $5
$18 $21
$50
$46
$47
$57
$72
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
•Globally harmonized
specialty strategy and
culture
•Value proposition and
customer centric selling
•Differentiation with
innovation and service
•Expand technology
portfolio with select
acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
2006 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
269 286
+6%
$42
$163
2006 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+292%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Accelerating Growth
Innovation
Market Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Who We Are Growing With
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
3
6
2
3
4
4
2 2 1
3
3
1
3
2
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Addressable Market
($ millions) $400 $100 $200
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
>$150M
Revenue
Potential
Advanced Composites
Healthcare
Key Initiatives
Light-weighting
>$100M
Revenue
Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
Platinum Vision
1.1%
8.0%
12.1%
20%+
2006 2011 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Innovation Market
Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
Summary
Accelerating growth is #1 priority
• Collaboration across PolyOne
• Market-driven Innovation
• Commercial and Operational Excellence
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
Custom
Engineered
71%
Packaging
29%
2%Building &
23%
27%
30%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 40
Early Progress
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$16
$33
$45
2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
• Cultural shift from
volume to value
• Emphasis on
commercial excellence
• Mix shift to profitable
portfolio of offerings
• “Rightsizing” the
operational footprint
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 41
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Guided by our Four Pillar Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Designed Structures and Solutions
Focused on improving:
• Quality
• On-time Delivery
• Operational Efficiency
PolyOne Corporation Page 42
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Designed Structures and Solutions
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color and Additives
GLS
ColorMatrix
Geon
• Flame retardant solutions
• Flexible sound abatement materials
• Energy dissipation
• Replacement of leaded glass
• Foaming technologies
• Improved renewable packaging
• Next generation barrier packaging
• Glass replacement in packaging
PolyOne Corporation Page 43
Who We Are Growing With
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Security Solutions
Aerospace
Key Initiatives
Architectural Solutions
$80M
Addressable
Market
$85M
Addressable
Market
$30M
Addressable
Market
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Platinum Vision
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Designed Structures and Solutions
On-Time
Delivery
Improving
Quality
Customer Centric
Selling
Market Growth Innovation &
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Summary
Designed Structures and Solutions
• Operational improvements to drive quality and
service excellence
• Continue to invest to optimize and upgrade
capabilities to better serve our customers
• Execution of four pillar
strategy will drive sustained
earnings performance
• Collaboration will accelerate
our success
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
Performance Products and Solutions
Michael A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-03/polyone-2019-annual-report.pdf
In October, we divested our PP&S segment, which consisted predominately of the Geon® vinyl business, for $775 million.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2
GEON 8843 TNS 001
GEON 83008 NAT 021
GEON 83481 NAT 021
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6
GEON B7500 GRY 2464
GEON B7500 GRY 2470
GEON B7500 BGE 3333
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1
GEON 06935 GRAY 2120
GEON 06935 GRAY 2350
GEON 06935 GRAY 2380
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=0
GEON 85857 GRAY 2460
GEON 85857 GRAY 2470
GEON 87416 TAN 3340
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5653
Geon(TM) DB3176 White
Geon(TM) MB2694 Black
GEON W9300 NAT 0000