https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/adventure-sports-brochure.pdf
Give
them an experience to remember
with products built on top-quality
materials from Avient.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/additives-listing.pdf
Using advanced IR absorption technology,
recycle-friendly process aids cut energy usage, improve
quality, and enhance aesthetics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Hexagon and digimat case study.pdf
We are putting data to work
to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial,
manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.
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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 realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
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;
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 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;
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.
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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2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3% 7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
11.6%
B & C
31%
Transportation
19%
W & C
16%
Industrial
13% Appliances
7%
Consumer
5%
Packaging
5%
E & E
3%
Healthcare
1%
United
States
79%
Canada
14%
Latin
America
5%
Asia
2%
Key Applications
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2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion
At a Glance: Distribution
Key Suppliers
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6%
6.5-7.5%
6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
15%
53%
2006 3Q 2016
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Consumer
13%
E & E
6%
Appliances
6%
W & C
4%
Packaging
4%
B & C
4%
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Application Examples
POLYONE CORPORATION 28
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 29
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 30
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
Replaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
Reduces both weight and cost
Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
POLYONE CORPORATION 31
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 32
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
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
POLYONE CORPORATION 33
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 34
Improve performance and reduce
cost through light-weighting,
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of
package at end of use
Shelf-life
extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat
resistance
Preservative Technology
POLYONE CORPORATION 35
Metal Replacement Solutions
Replaces metal in LED lighting
Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
Weight reduction
Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
POLYONE CORPORATION 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protection
Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of
applications
Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
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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 realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
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;
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 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;
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.
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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2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion
At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3% 7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
11.6%
B & C
31%
Transportation
19%
W & C
16%
Industrial
13% Appliances
7%
Consumer
5%
Packaging
5%
E & E
3%
Healthcare
1%
United
States
79%
Canada
14%
Latin
America
5%
Asia
2%
Key Applications
POLYONE CORPORATION 26
2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion
At a Glance: Distribution
Key Suppliers
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6%
6.5-7.5%
6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
YTD
2020
Operating Income % of Sales
Platinum
Vision
15%
53%
2006 3Q 2016
Transportation
24%
Healthcare
23%
Industrial
16%
Consumer
13%
E & E
6%
Appliances
6%
W & C
4%
Packaging
4%
B & C
4%
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27 POLYONE CORPORATION
Application Examples
POLYONE CORPORATION 28
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 29
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 30
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
Replaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
Reduces both weight and cost
Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
POLYONE CORPORATION 31
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 32
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
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
POLYONE CORPORATION 33
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
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
POLYONE CORPORATION 34
Improve performance and reduce
cost through light-weighting,
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of
package at end of use
Shelf-life
extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat
resistance
Preservative Technology
POLYONE CORPORATION 35
Metal Replacement Solutions
Replaces metal in LED lighting
Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
Weight reduction
Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
POLYONE CORPORATION 36
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protection
Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of
applications
Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520KeyBanc%2520Conference%2520-%2520September%252014%25202016.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to: 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 closure of manufacturing facilities;
The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of
service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;
Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;
Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from
original estimates;
Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;
The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, such as Gordon Composites and Polystrand, 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;
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; 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 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;
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
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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.
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
St f d t t th t t t d ti Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
g p g g g p
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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Appendix
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2Q 2016 Financial Highlights
Performance Products & Solutions
operating margin grew 370 basis $18
$16
$21
$22
PP&S Operating Profit
points year-over-year to 12.3%
$11
$16
$10
$14
SEM O ti P fit
SEM operating margin expanded 50
basis points to a record second
$19 $20
$21
$22
SEM Operating Profit
Adjusted EPS
quarter level of 14.9% $13
$10
$14
$0.37
$0.51
$0.57
$0.63
$0.45
$0.70
Adjusted EPS
Second quarter adjusted EPS has
grown on average 20% per year
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$0.30
$
since 2012
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
48%
33%
16.7%
18.0%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Textiles
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
12.2%
Building &
C i
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Electrical &
1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
49%49%
29%
14.7% 14.9%
20%+Operating Income % of Sales
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
19%
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%Building &
Electrical &
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
97%
8-10%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Packaging
19%
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
1.0%Building &
Construction
Industrial
24% Transportation
33%
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020
Appliances,
Construction
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
79%
CanadaCanada
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
12-14%
Operating Income % of Sales
Expanding Profits
12.3%
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Building &
Electrical &
El t i
1%
%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Distribution
Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
24%
Building &
4%Consumer
13%Healthcare
Electrical &
23%
6 6%
6.5-7.5%
6 5%
Operating Income % of Sales53%
ROIC Expanding Profits
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5%
6.1%
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
2006 2Q 2016 Platinum
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum
8 lbs steel
a pound of paper
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
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than glass
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Application Examples
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
Luxury Packaging
with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers
• Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
• Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions amongperceptions among
high‐end consumers
• Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
p y
Medical Device Housings
with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
• Durable, long‐lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
• Minimize environmental stress
cracking and discolorationg
• One of the broadest medically y
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Printed Circuit Boards
with Thermally Conductive Polymers
• Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching
circuit designs into thermally
conductive plastic
• Maintains heat transfer and
cooling capabilities of metals
• Reduces both weight and cost
• Increases the lifetime and
reliability of electronic systems
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
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
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
• Faster development timelines
Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports & p
leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments
to address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
Fiber Colorants
Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods
• 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 viaExtrusion‐spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
PET Bottling Technology
• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Shelf‐life
extension
Weight
reduction
• Improve performance and reduce
cost through light‐weighting,
d d t f t l ti Greater product
consistency
l b l
Enhanced
product
aesthetics
reduced waste, faster cycle times
and extended shelf life
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
aesthetics
High heat
• Aligned with megatrend of facing
climate and resource challenges:
Color and
Special Effects
High heat
resistance Sustainability benefits include
lower package weight and
improved recyclability of package
at end of use
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
at end of use
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture vapor
transmission protectiontransmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized
needs of broad variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior
sensory properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
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
Richardson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Track Record of Accelerated Growth
Total Revenue Adjusted EPS Adjusted EBITDA
$2,061
$2,506
$2,709
$2,861
$3,771
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
($ in millions, except EPS )
$105
$179
$202
$255
$344
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
$0.31
$0.44
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted EPS
$42
$60
$20
$40
$60
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Specialty Operating Income
($ millions)
Q1 2014 Financial Highlights
Growth momentum accelerates
driven by specialty platform
Specialty segments and
Distribution achieve record results
All segments increase operating
income compared to prior year
Revenue grew 25% versus
Q1 2013
+43%
+42%
$57
$79
$30
$60
$90
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
($ millions)
+39%
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
96%
2006 2013
16.2%
10.9%
2006 2013
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5.0%
31.0%
2006 2013
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Three consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management
Program in the chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
95 certified Black Belts
211 certified Green Belts
422 Project Leaders
World’s Best “Start-up
Program” for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*TTM 12/31/2013
** includes US-qualified pension plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
3.07 3.05
1.81
1.45
1.82
1.54
0.85
3.15
1.17
1.69
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
0.91
PolyOne
Valuation Aspirations
PEG Ratio Comparison
Represents $38 of
share price upside
Avg = 1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Innovating for the Future
Dr.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Building &
17%
Electrical &
8%
19%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
43%
33%
11.6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Building &
Electrical &
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
44%
37%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
96%
1%
Building &
32%
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
81%
1%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
8%
Building &
4% Electrical &
1%Industrial
2015
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and
equity over a 5 quarter period
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Building &
Electrical &
24%
23%
6.1%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation_Day_-_May_2014_0.pdf
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
Richardson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
Track Record of Accelerated Growth
Total Revenue Adjusted EPS Adjusted EBITDA
$2,061
$2,506
$2,709
$2,861
$3,771
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
($ in millions, except EPS )
$105
$179
$202
$255
$344
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
$0.31
$0.44
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted EPS
$42
$60
$20
$40
$60
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Specialty Operating Income
($ millions)
Q1 2014 Financial Highlights
Growth momentum accelerates
driven by specialty platform
Specialty segments and
Distribution achieve record results
All segments increase operating
income compared to prior year
Revenue grew 25% versus
Q1 2013
+43%
+42%
$57
$79
$30
$60
$90
Q1 2013 Q1 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
($ millions)
+39%
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
96%
2006 2013
16.2%
10.9%
2006 2013
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5.0%
31.0%
2006 2013
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Three consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management
Program in the chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
95 certified Black Belts
211 certified Green Belts
422 Project Leaders
World’s Best “Start-up
Program” for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x
$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Debt Maturities
As of March 31, 2014
($ millions)
Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*TTM 12/31/2013
** includes US-qualified pension plans only
60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2014
Pension Funding**
As of March 31, 2014
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
Expanding our sales, marketing,
and technical capabilities
Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
• Operating Margin
Synergy opportunities
Adjacent material solutions
Repurchased 1.4 million shares in
Q1 2014
Repurchased 6.4 million
shares since April 2013
13.6 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
Manufacturing alignment
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
3.07 3.05
1.81
1.45
1.82
1.54
0.85
3.15
1.17
1.69
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
0.91
PolyOne
Valuation Aspirations
PEG Ratio Comparison
Represents $38 of
share price upside
Avg = 1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Innovating for the Future
Dr.
Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and
execution are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Appendix
Kiosk Summaries
Segments at a Glance
Officer Biographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Includes formulation and consultative
services to assist manufacturers and
brand owners in positively identifying
their packaging, devices, end
products and raw materials in the field
Protects brand equity – defense
against customer complaints or legal
actions based on erroneous product
identification
Protects consumer welfare –
decrease in potential harm to
consumers, reduction in unwarranted
recall expenses
Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Security and Safety Solutions
Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet,
an optically clear, non-yellowing
acrylic, provides ballistics
protection against powerful
weapons
• High-impact resistance that foils
“smash-and-grab” thieves
GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant
Panels, a UL-listed solution with
superior ballistic resistance yet
weights 75% less than steel panel
• Used in commercial security
applications for business, home,
and governmental facilities
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
3D Printing
Collaborating with customers using
3D printers to create prototypes
and samples
Enables customers to develop and
test their products and innovations
quickly and accurately
3D printing of molds and inserts
allows OEMs to develop and test
new product innovation using their
own equipment and material of
choice, more efficient than
traditional processes
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies
Versaflex™ VDT was developed to
absorb vibration and noise in a
broad range of applications,
including minimally invasive
surgical instruments, electronics,
firearms, archery and automotive
Can be overmolded onto a rigid
substrate without the need for an
adhesive to increase production
efficiencies and profitability
Creates value by:
• Increasing end-user comfort
• Eliminating secondary assembly
• Differentiating end products
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
Sustainable Solutions
reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non-
phthalate additive used to make
vinyl more flexible
• Derived primarily from soybeans
rather than petroleum
• Certified by USDA BioPreferred®
program
Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks
satisfy consumer demand for eco-
conscious products
• Long screen life and production-
friendly to improve operational
efficiencies, increase design quality
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
Color and Design Services
First-of-its-kind offering that
supports color and product
development from concept to
reality
Helps brand managers and
designers evaluate color and
design alternatives to:
– accelerate and streamline product
development
– strengthen brand equity
– build marketplace excitement
Enhances product differentiation
Improves efficiency and profitability
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Metal Replacement Technology
Portfolio of solutions that meet upper
range of performance requirements,
removing barriers to replacing metal
with polymers
Applications include:
• LED heat sinks
• Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI)
• Structural integrity at elevated
temperatures (i.e., large appliances)
• Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e.,
CT scanners)
Creates value by eliminating the
need for machining and secondary
operations, removing weight,
streamlining production and
improving cost efficiencies
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Medical Device Solutions
Catheters made using NEU™ View
patent-pending technology are
optically translucent, and have
superior contrast under X-ray
(radiopaque) when compared with
alternative catheter materials
Formulations for cardiovascular and
intravascular catheters are
application-specific, incorporating
medical-grade polymers, additives,
color, and healthcare-centric
manufacturing practices
Only commercially available product
that has excellent visibility, both
optically and under X-ray, to bolster
clinician confidence and offer
significant market advantage
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Consumer Electronics Solutions
Ability to offer multiple technology
solutions on a global basis for this
industry, where many OEMs design in
one region, prototype in another, and
manufacture in yet another
Sustainable / “green” solutions help
customers to differentiate in this
market
New formulations for emerging
wearables market that meet skin
contact requirements and aesthetic
needs
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Building &
17%
Electrical &
8%
19%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
43%
33%
11.6%
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Building &
Electrical &
Target
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
44%
37%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
13.8%
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits
2.2%
8 - 10%
6.5%
2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
0.2%
Target
96%
1%
Building &
32%
26%
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
81%
1%
9-12%
Target
2013 Revenue by Industry Segment
8%
Building &
4% Electrical &
1%Industrial
2015
7.7%
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1
2014
2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15.3%
46.0%
2006 Q1 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and
equity over a 5 quarter period
Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
Target
Building &
Electrical &
24%
23%
6.1%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-march-ir-fermium_0.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies;
• 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;
• An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals;
• 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.
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life
and quality of food, beverages, medicine and
other perishable goods through high-
performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier
traditional materials like metal, glass and wood,
which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of
transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize
wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials
and advance a circular economy
• Composite solutions to support accelerated
growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure
investment as the world demands greater and
faster connectivity
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is
certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications
that our customers demand.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/investing-in-avient_0.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies;
• Our ability to successful integrate Clariant’s Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, 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 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;
• An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals;
• 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.
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life
and quality of food, beverages, medicine and
other perishable goods through high-
performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier
traditional materials like metal, glass and wood,
which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of
transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize
wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials
and advance a circular economy
• Composite solutions to support accelerated
growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure
investment as the world demands greater and
faster connectivity
Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is
certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding
member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications
that our customers demand.