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This translates to 6% adjusted EPS growth, excluding the impact of foreign exchange, and an encouraging start to the year, especially considering the outsized timing of defense orders that benefited the first quarter last year.” The mid-point of the adjusted EPS range of $2.82 represents 11% growth, excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange of $0.12 for the full year.” By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable.

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Avient reported strong Q3 results, with sales of $815 million, up 8% over the prior year (8.5% growth excluding the impact of foreign exchange). Represents organic revenue growth percentages that exclude the impact of foreign exchange Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.

ColorMatrix AAzure has shown to have a much improved impact on the recycling process, with reduced yellowing through multiple heat histories. LD R (% ) 14 15 16 17 8 9 10 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 Impact of 5 Melt Heat Histories on Preform Color Reference ColorMatrix AAzure Reduction in AA Level 35% 55% 70% ColorMatrix AAzure allows for further optimization of the polymer weight distribution during the bottle blowing process, which improves mechanical strength and bottle quality. This improves processability at high levels of rPET, reducing blowouts, improving productivity, allowing for higher levels of rPET use, and also lightweighting.

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Consumers and investors alike are paying close attention to plastic packaging and its potential negative impact on the environment. In 2019, the EU enacted its Single Use Plastics directive aimed at reducing the impact that such products have on the environment. These commitments and mandates will continue to drive the high and increasing demand for recycled plastic bottles.