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Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 24 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 256 309 At Acquisition Today $36 $100 At Acquisition Today 9% 19% At Acquisition Today Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 20% + 165% + 1000 bps CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 26 F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 27 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational Excellence • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial Excellence • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 28 Building & Construction 5% 2006 2019E PF* 4% 12% 10% 18% 8% 20% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare Consumer Packaging 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 29 Packaging 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial 10% Electrical & Electronic 7% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare 4% Transportation 12% Consumer 18% Building & Construction 5% Wire & Cable 6% Industrial 12% Electrical & Electronic 5% Appliance 3% Textiles 6% Transportation 13% Healthcare 12% Packaging 20% Consumer 10% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 30 United States 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% Canada 4% Latin America 6% United States 22% Europe & Middle East 48% Asia 23% Canada 1% Latin America 6% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region United States 31% Europe & Middle East 39% Asia 21% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 31 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEO PLE PRO D U C TS PLA N ET PER FO R M A N C E PolyOne Clariant Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) PolyOne (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New PolyOne 2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4% 2019 CapEx $68 $85 % Sales 2.4% 2.1% 2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250 2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22 2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 32 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 33 46% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju st e d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized PolyOne Corporation 36 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Financing Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing 40% Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 37 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Financing Financing Summary Terms on New Debt • $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price • Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo • Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity • The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions • PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies • Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy • New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure • Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy • Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy • Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained • Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 38 PolyOne Corporation 37 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $0.78 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Cumulative Share Repurchases (In millions) $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 $900 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 $917M R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1 PolyOne Corporation Increasing Annual Dividend 38 $0.81 PolyOne Corporation 39 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch business Growing leadership position in attractive markets Innovation, technology and service are differentiators Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 40 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 41 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2014 2019 0 67 247 147 2019 134 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN PolyOne Corporation 42 Computer Aided Engineering Design Strategy 3 15 2014 2019 Designers & Engineers $0 $15M 2014 2019 $4M $87M 2014 2019 Opportunity funnel Total Revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 43 Customer Engagements Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2014 2019 2 210 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 44 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 45 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 31% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 10% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 8% Transportation 7% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% Electrical & Electronics 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 46 Europe 34% United States 44% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 3% $4 $25 $104 $147 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 14.7% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 47 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Wire & Cable 15% Telecommunications (FOC) 13% Consumer 19% Electrical & Electronics 12% Healthcare 9% Industrial 8% Packaging 6% Appliance 2% Building & Construction 2% Transportation 14% Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 48 Europe 27% United States 54% Asia 17% Canada 2% $21 $57 $87 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.6% D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 49 Healthcare 28% Transportation 23% Industrial 19% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 2% Wire & Cable 1% Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion $25 $63 $75 2005 2009 2013 2019 $20 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 50 Performance Additives 15% Polyethylene 13% Pigments 9% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 7% TiO2 6% Polypropylene 5% Dyestuffs 4% Plasticizers 3% Other Raw Materials 31% $900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 51 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies Target End Markets… Packaging Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces Enhance value or products and devices Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Greater control of color development and supply chain Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects Innovative brand differentiation Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry Well positioned across all segments to address market needs Metal to Polymer Conversion Lightweighting Thermal Management Impact Performance ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment Solid Color Concentrates Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants PolyOne Corporation 63 Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion Slide Number 8 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 12 Aligning with trends for Growth Revenue from Sustainable Solutions Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables Fiber optical growth drivers Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation Transformation Headlines Fit with Four Pillar Strategy End Market Transformation End Market Transformation Complementary Geographic Presence Slide Number 31 PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Transaction overview Significant Synergy Opportunities Attractive Financing Structure Slide Number 37 Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?
Service:�The Timeless differentiator Talent development IQ DESIGN LSS CUSTOMER FIRST Innovating with PolyOne COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS Color, Additives & Inks Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials DISTRIBUTION Overview of RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES Target end markets & �application examples Slide Number 52 Slide Number 53 Slide Number 54 Slide Number 55 Slide Number 56 Slide Number 57 Slide Number 58 Slide Number 59 Slide Number 60 Slide Number 61 Slide Number 62 Slide Number 63 Slide Number 64 Slide Number 65
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 48.3 $ 0.52 $ 27.8 $ 0.30 Special items, after-tax (18.0) (0.20) 5.4 0.06 Amortization expense, after-tax 14.8 0.17 15.0 0.16 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 45.1 $ 0.49 $ 48.2 $ 0.52 (1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) $ EPS(1) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 169.5 $ 1.84 $ 75.8 $ 0.83 Special items, after-tax 15.9 0.17 79.3 0.86 Amortization expense, after-tax 59.5 0.65 61.5 0.67 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 244.9 $ 2.66 $ 216.6 $ 2.36 (1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 48.5 $ 27.6 $ 170.7 $ 76.3 Income tax expense (benefit) 14.8 (7.0) 54.1 11.0 Interest expense 25.5 26.8 105.6 115.3 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 45.4 44.2 179.7 188.8 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4 Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6 Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3) Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 14.7 % 15.8 % 16.2 % 16.0 % 1 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 467.7 $ 459.4 $ 2,046.5 $ 2,007.4 Specialty Engineered Materials 279.7 259.8 1,196.8 1,138.2 Corporate (0.9) (0.2) (2.9) (2.8) Sales $ 746.5 $ 719.0 $ 3,240.4 $ 3,142.8 Gross margin: Color, Additives and Inks $ 152.6 $ 148.3 $ 681.1 $ 631.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 84.2 78.1 374.9 341.8 Corporate 22.7 (17.5) 0.7 (80.5) Gross margin $ 259.5 $ 208.9 $ 1,056.7 $ 892.5 Selling and administrative expense: Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 86.5 $ 384.9 $ 371.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 49.6 48.7 207.7 199.3 Corporate 31.5 30.6 134.8 125.1 Selling and administrative expense $ 173.9 $ 165.8 $ 727.4 $ 695.7 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 59.8 $ 61.8 $ 296.2 $ 259.9 Specialty Engineered Materials 34.6 29.4 167.2 142.5 Corporate (8.8) (48.1) (134.1) (205.6) Operating income $ 85.6 $ 43.1 $ 329.3 $ 196.8 Depreciation and amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.9 $ 22.2 $ 87.5 $ 98.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 21.0 19.8 82.1 81.5 Corporate 2.5 2.2 10.1 9.0 Depreciation and amortization $ 45.4 $ 44.2 $ 179.7 $ 188.8 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 81.7 $ 84.0 $ 383.7 $ 358.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 55.6 49.2 249.3 224.0 Corporate (6.3) (45.9) (124.0) (196.6) Other income, net 3.2 4.3 1.1 5.8 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4 Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6 Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3) Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8 2 Year Ended December 31, Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation 2024 2023 Cash provided by operating activities $ 256.8 $ 201.6 Taxes paid on gain on sale of business — 104.1 One-time payout associated with deferred compensation plans 20.8 — Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 277.6 $ 305.7 Capital expenditures (121.9) (119.4) Adjusted free cash flow $ 155.7 $ 186.3 Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS(1) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.4 $ 0.54 Special items, after-tax 5.5 0.06 Amortization expense, after-tax 14.9 0.16 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 69.8 $ 0.76 (1) Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 3 AVNT February Investor Presentation_2_25.pdf Avient Investor Presentation - February 2025_w_Non-GAAP.pdf Avient February 2025 Investor Presentation_w_non-GAAP.pdf Non-GAAP- IR Deck - AVNT-2024.12.31 2.06.25 12PM.pdf Attachment
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Three Months Ended March 31, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2024 2023 Sales $ 829.0 $ 845.7 Gross margin - GAAP 278.2 247.6 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) 0.4 8.0 Adjusted gross margin $ 278.6 $ 255.6 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 33.6 % 30.2 % Operating income - GAAP 94.0 57.1 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 6.2 27.1 Adjusted operating income $ 100.2 $ 84.2 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 12.1 % 10.0 % Three Months Ended March 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 Net income from continuing operations - GAAP $ 49.7 $ 21.3 Income tax expense 16.8 7.7 Interest expense, net 26.6 28.8 Depreciation and amortization 44.3 50.5 EBITDA from continuing operations 137.4 108.3 Special items, before tax 6.2 27.3 Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.5) (1.8) Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 133.8 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 17.3 % 15.8 % Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.8 $ 0.83 Special items, after-tax 79.3 0.86 Amortization expense, after-tax 61.5 0.67 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 216.6 $ 2.36 13 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 22.1 $ 0.24 Special items, after-tax 19.6 0.21 Amortization expense, after-tax 16.2 0.18 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 57.9 $ 0.63 NEWS RELEASE Attachment 1
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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2024 2023 2024 2023 Sales $ 849.7 $ 824.4 $ 1,678.7 $ 1,670.1 Gross margin - GAAP 257.6 240.7 535.8 488.3 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) 21.6 14.2 22.0 22.2 Adjusted gross margin $ 279.2 $ 254.9 $ 557.8 $ 510.5 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 32.9 % 30.9 % 33.2 % 30.6 % Operating income - GAAP 72.5 62.3 166.5 119.4 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 27.2 21.8 33.4 48.9 Adjusted operating income $ 99.7 $ 84.1 $ 199.9 $ 168.3 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 11.7 % 10.2 % 11.9 % 10.1 % Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 33.8 $ 22.3 $ 83.5 $ 43.6 Income tax expense 11.2 10.4 28.0 18.1 Interest expense, net 26.6 29.4 53.2 58.2 Depreciation & amortization 44.9 47.6 89.2 98.1 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 116.5 $ 109.7 $ 253.9 $ 218.0 Special items, before tax 28.1 21.7 34.3 49.0 Interest expense included in special items (1.0) — (1.0) — Depreciation & amortization included in special items (0.3) (0.1) (0.8) (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.3 $ 131.3 $ 286.4 $ 265.1 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 16.9 % 15.9 % 17.1 % 15.9 % Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.8 $ 0.83 Special items, after-tax 79.3 0.86 Amortization expense, after-tax 61.5 0.67 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 216.6 $ 2.36 14 Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 5.1 $ 0.06 Special items, after-tax 32.0 0.35 Amortization expense, after-tax 15.2 0.16 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 52.3 $ 0.57
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