https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-acquires-specialty-assets-accella-performance-materials
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unexpected costs that may arise from the announced acquisition of the Accella business; any material adverse changes in the acquired Accella business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquired Accella business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate the acquired Accella business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; the final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; 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; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; the inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-25-increase-quarterly-dividend
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including without limitations Spartech Corporation; 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; 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; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-ceo-succession
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; 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; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; the inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 Sustainability Targets
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Sustainalytics 2021 ESG Risk Ranking
RANK
(1st = lowest risk)
PERCENTILE
(1st – lowest risk)
Chemicals
INDUSTRY
75/449 17th
Specialty Chemicals
SUBINDUSTRY
21/124 17th
ISS November 2021 ESG Scores
SCORE
(1 = Best, 10 = Worst)
Environmental 2
Social 1
Governance 4
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Avient ESG Ratings
Products
8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S
B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
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Enabling Customers’
Recycling Goals
R E S O U N D ™ R R E C Y C L E D - C O N T E N T T P E
62%
recycle content
High performance
and quality
Reduce waste with
refillable features
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Lightweighting
Commercial Trucks
P O L Y S T R A N D ™ T H E R M O P L A S T I C C O M P O S I T E L A M I N A T E S
60%
Weight reduction in box
truck panels
Improve fuel
economy
100%
recyclable
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75%
less water
Enabling Customers to
Conserve Resources, Reduce Waste
R E N O L ™ S P I N D Y E C O L O R I N G M E T H O D
30%
less energy
lower carbon footprint
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Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
*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
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021E
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$270
215
170
$930M2021E Sales
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The Challenge and the Opportunity
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Plastic is Part of the Solution
PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS & ALUMINUM)
Requires…
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2x more
6x more
Water
5x more
Weight
2x more
Greenhouse gas
emissions
Brand Owners Goals:
Substantially Increase use of Recycled Materials
10
40
14
25
13
22
35
19
13
18
41
Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target
Brand Owner 1
Brand Owner 3
Brand Owner 2
Brand Owner 7
Brand Owner 4
Brand Owner 10
Brand Owner 6
Brand Owner 11
Brand Owner 5
Brand Owner 8
Brand Owner 9
Brand Owner 12
Brand Owner 13
Percent recycled plastic used:
(examples and not exhaustive)
(1) Latest year reported.
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T O P 5 G A P S T H A T W E A R E A D D R E S S I N G
2: DECONTAMINATION1: COLOR MANAGEMENT 3: MAINTAINING MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
4: MONO-MATERIAL
CONSTRUCTION
5: CONSISTENT RECYCLED
MATERIAL QUALITY
Improving the Use of Recycled Content
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• Inconsistent base color of recycled materials
• Lightest color recycled material in high demand for all applications ($$)
• Even with clear/transparent materials, color degrades over repeated processing
• OpticaTM Toners and Super-concentrated colorants to
reduce and mask recycled material discoloration
• SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing
• Color Simulation Tool to assist with color space design
• Stabilization of color fluctuation driven by variable recycled polymer
• In-line color correction to optimize customer manufacturing efficiency
RECYCLE COLOR QUALITY RANGE
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1: Color Management
Recycled Material Restricts Color Options
With virgin material, we
can design across a broad
color spectrum
The darker the recycled
materials, the more color
design freedom is restricted
This bright yellow
is not achievable
with high
concentrations of
dark recycled
materials
Avient can provide customer guidance on maximum recycle
content possible and color concentration required to achieve
desired color
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Case Study with Brand Owner
Recycled Resin
=
Discolored Base
Virgin Resin
=
Clean Color Base
Degree of base discoloration limits recycle content
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The Plus Factor Opportunity
I N C R E A S E D U S E O F R E C Y C L E D M A T E R I A L
R E Q U I R E S M O R E C O L O R A N T A N D A D D I T I V E S
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$100M +
2: Decontamination
Recycled material feedstocks are contaminated
• Feedstock variability supplies the recycle process
• Insufficient washing at recycler
• Residual labels and printing inks cause quality and NIAS issues
• Unpleasant recycled material odor (in processing and the final application)
• Clean, food grade, recycled material availability in high demand
• Reliable decontamination to reduce NIAS concerns
• Full odor removal
• CESATM Laser Marking to eliminate contaminating printing inks,
labels and glue
• AAzureTM process aids and scavengers to enable food and
beverage taste purity in PET packaging
• ProsureTM range of formulations to enable NIAS compliance and
security (customer peace of mind)
NIAS = Non Intentionally Added Substances
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3: Maintaining Mechanical Properties
• Mechanical properties of recycled materials degrade after multiple heat cycles
• Today's recycling protocols only focus on one recycle loop…in reality, there
will be several
• Legislation and brand owners are targeting higher recycled material ratio
incorporation and full circularity
• Polymer quality stability over multiple loops to deliver circular recyclability
• Stress cracking of recycled bottles
• Upgrading performance of lower quality recycled materials
• Specification and guided selection amongst highly variable recycled materials
• CESATM antioxidants and process aids to enhance
physical properties
• SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing
• rePrize™ for PET polymer chain repair and extension
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Multi-material packaging is harder to recycle
• Contamination of polymer streams
• Issues in sorting
• Issues in separation
• Trend is to restrict multi-material systems in favor of mono-material constructions
• Improve recyclability of PET gas barriers
• Barrier system development for Polyolefins
• Recyclable barrier systems for film and sheet
• Portfolio of compatibilizers to enable multilayer constructions
• AmosorbTM to extend beverage shelf life by scavenging
oxygen through the bottle wall
• CaptureTM to extend product shelf life through oxygen
scavenging but without contaminating the bottle
• Lactra SX TM to prevent light-induced oxidation in liquid dairy
products stored at higher temperatures
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4: Mono-Material Construction
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Brand Owners require a consistent brand identity
• Inconsistent quality streams pose a challenge to delivering homogeneous product
quality and aesthetics to the consumer
• Brands demand recycled content, but with color/property consistency
• Recyclers are challenged to fulfill needs from brand owners and convertors
• Specification and selection of recycled material grades for targeted applications
• Simulation of recycled material performance in the end-use application
• Leverage re-formulation expertise to provide a consistent packaging product (color and
mechanical properties)
Our Service and Color Expertise differentiate Avient and allow
us to support customers throughout the entire design process
• Design for use: Color matching, Color design options
• Recycle lot selection
• Improving mechanical properties
• Improving material processing
Closer customer collaboration to support recycle efforts
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5: Consistent Recycle Material Quality
2016 2021E
Growth in Sustainable Solutions
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions*
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Future Revenue Growth Assumptions
8-12%
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Cathy Dodd
High-Impact, High-Growth Industry
Medical
Equipment /
Devices
33%
Drug
Delivery
19%
Medical
Supplies
18%
Labware
Remote
Monitoring
$225
$380
$685
2010 2016 2021E
Healthcare Submarkets (2021E) Track Record of Sales Growth
Personal Wellness
3%
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Our Foundation
W E A R E P O S I T I O N E D T O W I N
Relationships Innovative Solutions Differentiated Services
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Trends in Healthcare
S H A P I N G I N N O V A T I O N & S O L U T I O N S
Improved Wellness &
Connectedness
Globalization &
Localization Increasing Life Expectancy
Self Management & Self
Administration
Technology Driving
Diagnostic & Remote
Monitoring
COVID-19 Protection
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• Deep, trusted customer relationships
• Well-positioned and entrenched in
the Healthcare supply chain
• Broad & differentiated capabilities
• Positioned to respond &
execute quickly
COVID - 19 Protection
A V I E N T W A S S E T A N D R E A D Y
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Aging Population
T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S
Of the U.S. population is
aged 65 or older… and this
number is growing
Suffer from one or more chronic
health conditions
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Aging Population
T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S
Increasing Life Expectancy
Cardiology
• 47% of Americans having at least one of three
major risk factors for heart disease
Diabetes
• 193 million people with Type 2 diabetes and will
grow to 252 million by 2026 at a 5% CAGR
Neurology
• Neurological disorders are the second leading
cause of death globally, second only to heart
disease
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Connected Health
E X P A N S I O N O F M E D I C A L W E A R A B L E D E V I C E S
Improved Wellness &
Connectedness
• Flexible components to provide design
aesthetics & proper functionality
• Robust designs to meet regulatory
requirements and perform over long product
lifecycles
• Patient comfort to promote ongoing use
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Remote Patient Monitoring
T R A N S L A T I N G D E V I C E S F R O M H O S P I T A L S E T T I N G S T O H O M E
Technology Driving Diagnostic &
Remote Monitoring
• Durable, chemically-resistant devices to
withstand impact in a home environment and
exposure to a variety of household cleaners
• Miniaturization of devices to fit into limited space
in the home, while maintaining maximum
functionality
• Innovative, user-friendly designs and long-term
aesthetics to provide patients with easy-to-use,
high-quality, attractive devices in the home
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Self Management & Self Administration
E N A B L I N G P A T I E N T S T O M A N A G E H E A L T H
Self Management & Self
Administration
• Combination of rigid & flexible materials to
realize design potential and optimize device
functionality
• Superior chemical resistance to cleaners,
disinfectants, hand oils, UV rays, and drugs to
extend life of device
• Reduced abrasion between mating components
to ensure proper dosing
• Regulatory-approved colorant and additives to
provide branding and drug identification
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Trends are Shaping Innovation
Professional / Clinic Patient / Home
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D I F F E R E N T I A T E D S E R V I C E
• Global product development support from
industrial design through engineering and
product launch
• Extensive material, manufacturing, industry
and value chain knowledge
• Human-centric design skill, aligning product
innovations with ergonomic needs
• Product tear-down capabilities to provide
customers with product optimization and cost
reduction insights
• 3D-printed prototypes and samples to
accelerate product development
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IDEAIDEA
PROOF OF
CONCEPT
PROOF OF
CONCEPT
DESIGNDESIGN TOOLINGTOOLING EVALUATIONEVALUATION
LAUNCH &
DELIVERY
LAUNCH &
DELIVERY
Accelerating Speed to Market
with Avient design
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A U T O I N J E C T O R
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A U T O - I N J E C T O R T E A R - D O W N
Defined haptics
and soft touch
Stringent regulatory
requirements
Drug contact, mechanical sensitivity for
dosing accuracy
Lasermarking and
laserwelding compatible
Strict change control
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Easy to use
Safe
Quality
Protect Ingredients
Compliant
Temperature
Management
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Medical Grade TPE
Healthcare Colorants
High-Density Polymer
Laser weldable formulation
Laser marking additives
Lubricated polymers
Easy to use
Safe
Quality
Protect Ingredients
Compliant
Temperature
Management
17,645
29,445
Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020
(LBs millions)
Healthcare Growth Outlook
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8-10%
Future Revenue Growth AssumptionsMarket for Medical Plastics
Break
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Chris Pederson
$74
$84
$216 $212
$260
$5
$10
$32
$41
$50
10
40
50
60
70
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021E
• Prior investments in composites
platform and outdoor high
performance applications continue
to pay off driving substantial growth
in 2021
• Composites will also drive our ability
to deliver future revenue growth in
excess of GDP
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Spotlight: Growth in Composites
Composite Material Design
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Materials Structure
Mfg ProcessPart Properties
Lower weight
Corrosion resistance
Fatigue performance
Tailor-ability
Design flexibility
Composite Material Forms
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Manufacturing Costs
Continuous Fiber
Thermosets
Design Flexibility
Continuous Fiber
Thermosets
Discontinuous Fiber
Performance Performance
Discontinuous Fiber
Composites Portfolio
D I V E R S E C A PA 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 FA C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
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Powersports & Outdoor Gear
B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Material Replacement • Weight Reduction •
Temperature Resistance • Impact Resistance
BODY PANELS
Paint Replacement • Weight
Reduction • Scratch Resistance
ADVENTURE GEAR
Fatigue Resistance • Lightweight •
Temperature Resistance • Impact
Resistance
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Industrial & Energy
B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S
HIGH PRESSURE PIPE
Burst Strength • Corrosion Resistance •
Lighter Weight
GPS TRACKABLE PALLETS
Weight Reduction • Increased Load •
Stiffness
POWER INFRASTUCTURE
Corrosion Resistance • Electrical
Insulation • Weight Reduction
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$31
$48
$66
$119
2009 2013 2017 2021E
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Spotlight: Growth at Fiber-Line
Revenue
• Fiber-Line business acquired on
January 2, 2019 for $120 million
• Specialty portfolio of fiber-optic cable
applications primarily serving
telecommunications end-market
• Deep formulation expertise, innovative
culture and global commercial presence
will accelerate growth related to 5G
infrastructure build out
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5G
Technology
Matt Reinhardt
Evolution of 5G
M E E T I N G S I G N I F I C A N T L Y E X P A N D I N G C O N N E C T I V I T Y N E E D S
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How FAST IS 5G?
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 1,003.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 745.7
Distribution 1,192.2
Corporate and eliminations (79.0)
Sales $ 2,862.7
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 147.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 83.7
Distribution 75.4
Corporate and eliminations (149.7)
Operating income $ 156.8
Items below OI in Corporate:
Other income, net $ 12.1
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 42.7
Specialty Engineered Materials 29.5
Distribution 0.5
Corporate and eliminations 5.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 78.1
EBITDA:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 190.1
Specialty Engineered Materials 113.2
Distribution 75.9
Corporate and eliminations (132.2)
EBITDA $ 247.0
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 18.9 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 15.2 %
Distribution 6.4 %
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color, Additives and Inks
Year Ended
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 1,003.8
Clariant Color pro forma adjustments(1) 1,118.6
Pro forma sales $ 2,122.4
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 147.4
Clariant Color pro forma adjustments(1) 72.9
Pro forma operating income $ 220.3
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 42.7
Clariant Color pro forma adjustments(1) 60.3
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 103.0
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 190.1
Clariant Color pro forma adjustments(1) 133.2
Pro forma EBITDA $ 323.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 15.2 %
2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013 2014 2015 2016** 2017 2018 2018*** 2019*** 2020
Net income from continuing
operations attributable to Avient
common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 166.4 $ 173.5 $ 161.1 $ 87.7 $ 75.5 $ 152.7
Joint venture equity earnings, after
tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — — — — — —
Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 23.8 32.9 59.5 58.7 61.7 66.2
Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (15.9) (24.8) (25.3) (25.1) (5.9) (41.4)
Adjusted net income from
continuing operations
attributable to Avient common
shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 174.3 $ 181.6 $ 195.3 $ 121.3 $ 131.3 $ 177.5
Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 82.1 80.4 80.4 77.7 92.1
Adjusted EPS attributable to Avient
common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.06 $ 2.21 $ 2.43 $ 1.51 $ 1.69 $ 1.93
* Historical results have been updated to reflect subsequent changes to accounting principle and discontinued operations, excluding any changes as a result of
discontinued operations from the sale of the Designed Structures and Solutions segment (DSS) and the Performance Products and Solutions segment (PP&S).
** Pro Forma for sale of DSS.
*** Pro Forma for sale of PP&S.
*** Pro Forma for full year of the Clariant Color acquisition
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2020 2021 2020 2019
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 59.1 $ 201.7 $ 133.8 $ 75.7
Income tax expense 22.5 51.8 5.2 33.7
Interest expense 55.3 57.8 74.6 59.5
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 77.3 107.7 115.1 78.1
EBITDA $ 214.2 $ 419.0 $ 328.7 $ 247.0
Special items, before tax 62.0 36.5 66.2 61.7
Interest expense included in special items (10.1) — (10.1) —
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (2.5) (0.1) (3.2) —
Adjusted EBITDA $ 263.6 $ 455.4 $ 381.6 $ 308.7
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) 75.1 — 75.1 133.2
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 338.7 $ 455.4 $ 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
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Items
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
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Items
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
Return on Invested Capital
December 31, 2006
Short term debt $ 5.2
Current portion of long term debt 22.5
Long term debt 567.7
Shareholder's equity 574.5
Invested capital $ 1,169.9
Cash 66.2
Current invested capital (net) $ 1,103.7
Adjusted operating income 87.5
Current tax rate 0.33
Return on invested capital 5.3 %
December 31,
Reconciliation to Enterprise Value / Adjusted EBITDA 2011 2016
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 172.6 $ 165.0
Income tax expense 26.1 57.3
Interest expense 33.7 59.8
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 57.5 105.9
EBITDA $ 289.9 $ 388.0
Special items, before tax (46.7) 35.3
SunBelt equity income (5.7) —
Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (5.4)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 237.5 $ 417.9
Enterprise value(2) $ 1,542.0 $ 3,763.0
Enterprise value / adjusted EBITDA 6.5 9.0
(2) - Enterprise value is defined as market capitalization plus net debt
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and
operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being
accretive;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation.
The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated
savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;
Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition
being accretive;
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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with
inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
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;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working
capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;
The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;
Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;
The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates
and changes in the rate of inflation
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For the same reasons, Avient is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
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Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
• 8.5% organic sales growth driven by broad-based
growth across all regions and most end markets in both
CAI and SEM segments
• Growth stemmed from gaining share, winning new
product specifications and restocking in certain end
markets
• Both segments expanded YoY EBITDA margins by 40
bps each
• Adjusted EPS of $0.65, an increase of 14% vs the
prior year
• Successfully refinanced $650M outstanding senior
notes due 2025; extending maturity to 2031
• Increased dividend 5% to $1.08 on an annualized
basis; 14th consecutive increase
Adj.