Diversity and Inclusion We recognize the benefits that a diverse team brings to our organization, including delivering better business outcomes. By 2030, Avient will deliver cumulative annual revenue growth from our Sustainable Solutions portfolio of 8–12% with 2020 as a baseline. Lin also currently serves as a director for two other public companies, and one privately-held precision engineered drug delivery company, which provides her with additional experience she utilizes while serving as a valued member of our Board.

We are delivering record results against a backdrop of incredibly challenging conditions, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, significant supply chain disruptions and inflation.  said, "Demand continues to be strong and I remain confident in our team's ability to continue navigating the supply chain dynamics to ensure we deliver for our customers. 

Patterson continued, "In 2017, we delivered the highest level of organic sales expansion since coming out of the recession in 2010, allowing us to overcome substantial raw material inflation and supply chain disruptions resulting from Hurricane Harvey." Patterson concluded, "2017 was an important year for our company, as we transformed and repositioned our portfolio for sustainable growth, and delivered record adjusted EPS. 

Our investments in commercial resources, innovation, and specialty acquisitions continue to drive results, as we delivered record adjusted EPS of We view the increased payouts as one element of a balanced approach in delivering value to our shareholders. 

Richardson continued, "Two of our segments, Performance Products and Solutions and Distribution delivered record levels of second quarter operating income, largely driving results for the quarter.  Patterson said, "I'm pleased with our success in driving revenue growth - and especially proud that all four of our segments delivered organic top line expansion for the second consecutive quarter. 

This quarter illustrates our capabilities as we delivered organic sales expansion of 6.5% and recent specialty acquisitions added 4%."  In doing so, we can accelerate sales growth and expand margins to deliver sustainable double-digit EPS growth and increase return on invested capital as we outlined in May," Mr.

Our investment in commercial resources over the last two years proved to be the difference-maker, as we delivered the top line growth needed to drive our strong overall results," said Patterson said, "I'm pleased with our strong start to the year and our global team who delivered these results. 

Specialty Engineered Materials (SEM) segment delivered record operating income of $94 million, driven by growth in composites and demand for outdoor high performance applications added, "Our Color, Additives and Inks segment also delivered record operating income of

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