https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Replacing%2520Metal%2520with%2520Vinyl_0.pdf
THE IMPACT
Moving from painted metal to pre-colored
Geon M5705 material reduced Smart Hero’s
manufacturing costs by over $300,000
annually, due to lower scrap rates and the
elimination of painting.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/AVNT Q3 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Final.pdf
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; including recessionary conditions
• The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows
• Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• 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;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business;
• 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; 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 and any recessionary conditions
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.
When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Avient Investor Presentation - February 2025_w_Non-GAAP.pdf
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;
• our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness;
• 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;
• 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; and
• other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
EPS guidance
2025 financial guidance
▲ Further Fed rate cuts
▲ Chinese stimulus
▲ Economic recovery in Europe
▲ Continued strength in defense applications
for both military and local law enforcement
▼ Policy uncertainty and changes
▼ Persistent inflation impacting consumer spending /
slowdown of US economy
▼ Further deterioration of Europe economy
▼ FX volatility
MACRO ASSUMPTIONS INFLUENCING RANGE
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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:
• 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, retain
relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such
businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
• 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;
• 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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks;
• Our ability to continue to pay regular cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; 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/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Press Release%5B43%5D.pdf
Compared to our prior adjusted EPS expectations, raw material deflation as
well as improving mix from composites and sustainable solutions positively impacted the quarter
and more than offset weaker demand conditions.”
2
“Sequentially, we’ve seen modest improvement in Asia, but demand across other regions remains
sluggish, particularly in Europe, as consumers remain cautious with continued inflation and rising
interest rates,” Mr.
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; changes in laws and
regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate
acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials; 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; 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 and any recessionary
conditions.
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax impact from non-recurring income tax items, adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves and the
establishment, reversal or changes to valuation allowances.
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Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 528.7 $ 641.1
Accounts receivable, net 506.4 440.6
Inventories, net 359.0 372.7
Other current assets 116.6 115.3
Total current assets 1,510.7 1,569.7
Property, net 1,007.4 1,049.2
Goodwill 1,705.7 1,671.9
Intangible assets, net 1,614.7 1,597.6
Other non-current assets 213.3 196.6
Total assets $ 6,051.8 $ 6,085.0
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt $ 2.2 $ 2.2
Accounts payable 428.7 454.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 345.6 412.8
Total current liabilities 776.5 869.4
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 2,179.2 2,176.7
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 67.3 67.2
Deferred income taxes 304.8 342.5
Other non-current liabilities 370.3 276.4
Total non-current liabilities 2,921.6 2,862.8
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 2,334.7 2,334.5
Noncontrolling interest 19.0 18.3
Total equity 2,353.7 2,352.8
Total liabilities and equity $ 6,051.8 $ 6,085.0
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Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023 2022
Operating Activities
Net income $ 42.7 $ 169.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 96.2 71.1
Accelerated depreciation 1.9 3.2
Share-based compensation expense 6.5 6.3
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable (66.6) (133.2)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 14.0 (45.9)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (26.2) 98.5
Accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net (93.2) (62.5)
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities (24.7) 106.7
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (45.9) (34.0)
Settlement of foreign exchange derivatives — 75.1
Net proceeds from divestiture 7.3 —
Net cash used by investing activities (38.6) 41.1
Financing activities
Purchase of common shares for treasury — (36.4)
Cash dividends paid (45.0) (43.5)
Repayment of long-term debt (1.0) (4.4)
Other financing (2.3) (4.1)
Net cash used by financing activities (48.3) (88.4)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (0.8) (15.5)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (112.4) 43.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 641.1 601.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 528.7 $ 645.1
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Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the segment level does not
include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and administration costs that are not allocated to segments;
intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation costs; and certain other items that are not included in the
measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/September%2520Investor%2520Presentation.pdf
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 identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions
• 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;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks; 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/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Earnings Press Release_0.pdf
Beggs continued, “On a full-year basis, we remain optimistic about demand conditions
improving while remaining mindful of a strengthening U.S. dollar, persistent macro inflation and
a higher for longer interest rate environment.
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; 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.
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax impact from non-recurring income tax items, adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves and the
establishment, reversal or changes to valuation allowances.
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Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 444.3 $ 545.8
Accounts receivable, net 475.3 399.9
Inventories, net 354.0 347.0
Other current assets 117.1 114.9
Total current assets 1,390.7 1,407.6
Property, net 1,021.7 1,028.9
Goodwill 1,700.1 1,719.3
Intangible assets, net 1,546.5 1,590.8
Other non-current assets 217.1 221.9
Total assets $ 5,876.1 $ 5,968.5
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 9.6 $ 9.5
Accounts payable 428.3 432.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 294.2 331.8
Total current liabilities 732.1 773.6
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 2,069.4 2,070.5
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 66.3 67.2
Deferred income taxes 280.0 281.6
Other non-current liabilities 390.5 437.6
Total non-current liabilities 2,806.2 2,856.9
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 2,321.3 2,319.2
Noncontrolling interest 16.5 18.8
Total equity 2,337.8 2,338.0
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,876.1 $ 5,968.5
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Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024 2023
Operating activities
Net income $ 49.7 $ 20.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 43.8 48.7
Accelerated depreciation 0.5 1.8
Share-based compensation expense 3.3 3.2
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (81.9) (40.2)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (12.3) 3.8
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 1.7 (9.9)
Accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net (47.6) (50.0)
Net cash used by operating activities (42.8) (22.2)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (24.4) (20.3)
Net proceeds from divestiture — 7.3
Proceeds from plant closures 2.0 —
Other investing activities (2.1) —
Net cash used by investing activities (24.5) (13.0)
Financing activities
Cash dividends paid (23.5) (22.5)
Repayment of long-term debt (2.7) (0.8)
Other financing activities (1.9) (2.3)
Net cash used by financing activities (28.1) (25.6)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (6.1) 2.4
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (101.5) (58.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 545.8 641.1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 444.3 $ 582.7
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Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) at the segment level does not
include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and administration costs that are not allocated to
segments; intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation costs; and certain other items that are not
included in the measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/fiber-solutions-business-unit-overview-2020.pdf
With a FlexCart
system, it is possible
to achieve continuous,
consistent and accurate
dosing—even at very
low addition rates.
TECHNICAL ANALYSES
• DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives
and colorants
• TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability,
plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the
Masterbatch
• FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials
• Incineration oven to determine inorganic content
• Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs
and Polymers
• Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate
content of materials contained in the polymer matrix
• Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers
• Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers
• UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color
on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes
adjustments
• Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion,
dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics
• Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders
that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Packaging Anti-fog Whitepaper.pdf
In addition, laboratory
tests indicate that these additives produce anti-
fog properties at a slightly faster rate than other
additive solutions.
The
appearance of the film was observed after one hour
and then after four hours, and visibility through
the film is given a rating from A (zero visibility due
to fogging of the inside surface of the film) to E
(completely transparent).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/chemical-resistance-technical-bulletin.pdf
Fully fractured bars
were given the lowest rating.