https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 5806 - Gel filled Tight Buffer Aerial Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
T I G H T B U F F E R I N G E L - F I L L E D
L O O S E T U B E F O R A E R I A L
C A B L E S
GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
• Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C
• High gel resistance
• Low shrinkage
• Stripability for easy installation
• Good flame retardancy
• Developed a formulation with good thermal behaviour
and low shrinkage
• Enabled a greater range of operating temperatures
giving the customer the flexibility of using the same
cable design in a range of different climates
• Provided superior gel resistance increasing life time of
the cable
• Utilized simulation service to optimize customer tooling
and extrusion output
ECCOH™ 5806 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ 6151 Formulation - Semi-tigh Buffer Indoor Duplex Cable - Application Snapshot_0.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R
I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S
• Low shrinkage for connectorization
• Easy to strip for efficient installation
• Good kink resistance
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Provided an alternative solution, with improved
performance, compared to PA12 and PBT
materials on the market
• Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for
easier installation
• Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire
performance
• Increased processing speeds, reducing overall
manufacturing cost
ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-eccoh-6154-optical-fiber-cable.pdf
GLOBAL CABLE
MANUFACTURER
M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L
F I B E R C A B L E S
Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable
performance and production, including:
• High speed processing at a low wall thickness
• Good colorability
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• UV ageing performance
• Low shrinkage
• Enabled faster processing speeds and
manufacturing consistency with a reliable
material, eliminating waste
• Enabled easier installation with excellent
colorability at low wall thickness
• Provided technical support to transfer the
product to multiple plants
ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Cargo Trailer Sidewalls Application Snapshot.pdf
TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Touchscreen Surface WithStand SX Case Study Snapshot.pdf
INJECTION MOLDER
T O U C H S C R E E N S U R F A C E
• Provide antimicrobial protection with strong log reduction
(gram-negative / gram-positive efficacy) using globally
available and cost-effective active ingredients
• Incorporate a compatible recycled base resin
• Utilize recyclate with no haze or discoloration (yellowing)
of product, even with long-term heat aging
• Maintain visual clarity while using antimicrobial raw
materials with additional functional additives
• Offered expertise in antimicrobial solutions,
application development, and versatile product
forms
• Provided non-public health claims and reduced
material use with recycled polycarbonate
• Delivered strong efficacy >Log 2 against gram-
negative and gram-positive bacteria
• Supported a safe, hygienic environment while
maintaining clarity and performance using a
masterbatch with recycled content
Cesa WithStand SX Low Haze
Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive-TPEE TPU Film for Apperal and Shoes-case study snapshot.pdf
TPEE/TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
T P E E / T P U F I L M F O R
A P P A R E L A N D S H O E S
• Avoid phenolic yellowing effect after a certain time of
storage
• Offer an anti-phenolic yellowing solution, which can be
applied on light color or translucent film for fabric
• Maintain the soft touch of the original TPEE / TPU film
• Contributed to final products, ensuring the
film passed grade 4 of the yellowing
standard (ISOx18 2007)
• Provided good transparency on 0.04-
0.05mm film
• Offered long-lasting protection without the
need for additional post-processing
Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/AVNT August IR Presentation w NonGAAP Recs%5B40%5D.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION
I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N
(NYSE: AVNT)
AU G U S T 2 0 2 3
DISCLAIMER
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
WHAT WE DO: WE ARE A FORMULATOR
6
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
JU LY 27 , 2023
W EB CAS T
P RE SE N TATI O N
COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D P A N E L S
T E C H N O L O G Y
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
8
DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENERGY TRANSPORTATION
Military • Law Enforcement
First Responders
Body Armor • Helmets
Vehicle Protection
Sustainable Infrastructure
Offshore Wind
Electrical Grid Protection
EV Battery Components
Commercial Laminates
Body & Trim • Air Cargo and
Railroad Car Panels
5G Applications
Fiber Optic Cables
Satellite Communications
Connectors and
Components
9
COMPOSITES SERVE DIVERSIFIED
END MARKETS
INDUSTRIAL
Lifting Slings • Aquaculture
High Pressure Pipe
Conveyer Springs
Q 2 P ER FO RM A N CE
Q2 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
GUIDANCE
12
15.4%
15.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
Better-than-expected margins
driven by:
• Favorable mix - strong
demand for composite
applications
• Raw material deflation
Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE
13
($ millions)
CAI:
Price / Mix 7)
Deflation 11)
SEM:
Price / Mix 2)
Deflation 6)
Net Price Benefit 26)
Wage and Energy Inflation (10)
Cost Reductions 13)
FX (2)
Q2 2023 Actual $131)
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q2 2022 Pro Forma $ 172)
Demand (68) • Demand conditions vs.
expectations:
LATAM
• Net price benefit remains greater
than wage and energy inflation
• Clariant synergies and reduced
administrative costs
Q2 2023 SEQUENTIAL SALES BY REGION
Q 2 2 0 2 3 v s .
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/AVNT Q3 2023 Earnings Presentation - Website.pdf
AVIENT CORPORATION
T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 3 R E S U L T S
(NYSE: AVNT)
N OV E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 3
DISCLAIMER
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense
associated with intangible assets.
2
O P E N I N G RE MARK S
B O B P A T T E R S O N
C H A I R M A N , P R E S I D E N T A N D C E O
Complementary technologies and
customer relationships offer opportunity to
advance commercial strategy
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to
accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight
and high performance applications
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
FIRST YEAR
4
Composites comprises over half of
Specialty Engineered Materials,
compared to 9% in 2016
Proven history of success in areas
such as outdoor high performance,
defense and sustainable solutions
Composites
44%
56%
2023E
Sales
Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture
Talented, passionate, and
creative associates drive
continued integration success
and allow two cultures to come
together as one Avient
Lightweight Protective Laminates:
PROJECTILE PROTECTION
Dyneema® Fiber Solutions
Cushioning + Fit + Comfort:
LONG-TERM WEAR
reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting:
SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS
Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials
Durability + Lubricity:
HELMET LATCHES
Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers
Color Consistency and Weatherability
CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS
Avient Color and Additive Solutions
Antennae Performance
FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES
Wired Connections
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations5
6
AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS
CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES
6
Q 3 P E RFO RMAN CE
15.4%
16.3%
2022 PF 2023
Results vs.
PRIOR YEAR
$790
$710
2022 2023
$107
$112
2022 2023
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$0.42
$0.47
2022 PF 2023
Adjusted EPS
- 10% + 5% + 12%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
12
$112
$500
$0.47
$2.30
Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE
$710
$3,130
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
13
(in millions) (in millions)
Guidance: Free Cash Flow
$180 $180
Prior Guidance Guidance
FREE CASH FLOW & INCREASED DIVIDEND
13th Consecutive Dividend Increase
0.16
0.26
0.42
0.58
0.79
0.85
0.99
1.03
2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2024
14
S U S TAI NABI L I T Y DAY
RE CAP
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVERLONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
Other
(GDP Growth)
Total Company Revenue
Growth Drivers Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Composites 8–10%
Healthcare 8–10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 0–2%
Avient 6%
17
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
8-12%
Long Term
Growth
50
90
2022 2030
Medical Plastics
Market Size
(in $Billions)
2020 2030
Recycled
Plastics
Virgin
Plastics
Growing Demand
for Recycled
Content
Avient Sustainable
Solutions
18
46
2023 2032
Global Offshore Annual
Wind Installations
(in Gigawatts)
Sources: McKinsey, Bloomberg, Grand View Research
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE
LONG-TERM GROWTH
18
• Transformative acquisitions
combined with divestitures of
more cyclical businesses have
improved margins over 400 bps
since 2018
• 20% long-term margin goal to
be driven by key growth drivers,
with sustainable solutions
playing a meaningful role
5.4%
11.5%
16.0%
2006 2018 2023E Recovery Growth
Drivers
Strategic
Objective
20%+
+1%+
+3%+
ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
19
• 6% annualized long-term sales growth leveraging
sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare, and
emerging regions
• Expand EBITDA margins to 20%
• Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of
10% and 15%
• Maintain asset-light, 80% free cash flow conversion
profile and be valued as a specialty formulator
• Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture
CREATING A WORLD-CLASS
SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION
20
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/AVNT Q1 2024 Investor Presentation_website w Non-GAAP.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q1 2024 Investor Presentation
AVIENT CORPORATION
I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N
(NYSE: AVNT)
M AY 2 0 2 4
DISCLAIMER
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Continue fostering our Great
Place to Work® culture
Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives
Long Term
Growth
Rates
Growth DriversGrowth Drivers
$340
$455
$790
$1,135
$51
$84
$212
$645
$108 $113
$231 $230
$265
$358
$726 $725
8-12% 8-10% 8-10% 5%
Sustainable Solutions Composites Healthcare Asia/Emerging Regions
Profitable GrowthProfitable Growth Great Place to WorkGreat Place to Work
5.4%
10.9%
16.0%
2006 2014 2023
EBITDA Margins
$0.14
$1.93
$2.36
2006 2014 2023
TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
AND RECOGNITION
Industry Sustainability Standards
ESG Ratings Performance
1
87th
94th
percentile
5
Avient CDP Score:
A-
M AY 7 , 2024
W EB CAS T
P RE SE N TATI O N
7
REGIONAL DEMAND TRENDS-TOTAL COMPANY
Q 1 S A L E S V S P Y ( E X C L U D I N G F X )
7
+2%
-6%
Flat
+2%
Avient ex.
FX -1.5%
FX -0.5%
Total Avient -2.0%
Q 1 2024 R ES U LT S
Q1 2024 PERFORMANCE VS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520KeyBanc%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252010%25202013.pdf
Use of Non GAAP Measures
Page 3
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Page 4
All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
Page 5
PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
Page 6
* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
Page 9
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
Page 10
Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
EPS: $2.50
Assumptions
• Operating margins in mid-range
of 2015 targets
• No global recession
• No investment in incremental
PP&S capacity
• Completion of 2-3 midsize
accretive acquisitions
• Housing starts at 85% of 50 year
norm by 2015
• Mid single digit revenue CAGR
• Remain comfortably below 3X Net
Debt / EBITDA
Page 11
2012
Rev: $2.9B
Adj.
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2012Y* 2012PF**
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 514.0 $ 517.4 $ 543.6 $ 773.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 554.3 527.4 703.5 828.5
Designed Structures and Solutions - - - - 850.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,068.3 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,247.1 $ 2,452.1
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,001.4 776.3 837.0 696.1
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 796.7 911.9 1,030.3 1,030.3
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (127.7) (111.1) (121.8) (121.6)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,992.6 $ 4,056.9
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 17.6 $ 49.7 $ 47.0 $ 47.7
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 28.1 37.7 66.8 81.6
Designed Structures & Solutions OI - - - - 20.9
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 113.8 $ 150.2
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 31.3 54.0 74.9 37.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 28.1 42.0 66.0 66.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 28.6 18.9 - -
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (28.9) (32.5) (33.7) (40.0)
Special items in OI 39.1 (396.2) 4.8 (53.9) (53.9)
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 167.1 $ 159.7
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (32.5) (23.1) - -
Special items in OI (39.1) 396.2 (4.8) 53.9 53.9
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 72.3 $ 146.7 $ 221.0 $ 213.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales
1.1%
3.4%
9.6% 8.6% 6.1%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 5.1% 7.1% 9.5% 9.8%
Designed Structures & Solutions – OI % of sales - - - - 2.5%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 4.3% 8.4% 9.1% 6.1%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 3.1% 7.0% 9.0% 5.4%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.5% 4.6% 6.4% 6.4%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 2.6% 5.6% 7.4% 5.3%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
** Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and exclude the Resin business assets.
*** Restated results to exclude the Resin business and to remove Specialty Coatings from the Performance Products and Solutions segment into
Global Color, Additives and Inks segment.