https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in our portfolio…and
people.
2020 Pro forma $991 $86
Sustainable Solutions 15 11% 6
Healthcare 28 22% 6
Composites 6 10% 3
Growth in Emerging Regions 44 30% 10
Other 53 10% 7
Sub-total $1,137 15% $118
FX Impact 25 - 2
Synergies - - 11
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (8)
2021 Actual $1,162 17% $123
Q1 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
18 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
19
Wire & Cable Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q1 2020PF Q1 2021
(2) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(1,2)
(42% of total revenue)
(58% of total revenue)
Q1 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+17%
+14% +8%
+10%
+8% +22%
+5%
+24%
Q 2 AN D FU LL Y EA R
2021 O U TLO O K
A S O F A P R I L 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 W E B C A S T
$69
$112
$0.42
$0.80
ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q2
21
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$870
$1,100
+ 26%
+ 62% + 90%
(1) (1) (1)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
FULL YEAR GUIDANCE INCREASED
22
Sales Adj.
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
12%
Dyestuffs
4%Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~1/3 hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
31
• Exiting 2020, the majority of hydrocarbon based raw
material markets were experiencing price inflation
and tight inventory
• Winter Storm Uri in the Gulf Coast caused further
stress on the situation for 2021
• Raw materials most impacted include polyethylene,
polypropylene and nylon
• We purchase over 8,000 different raw materials to
formulate our customized solutions and unique
specifications
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL UPDATE
Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
26%
16%
Latin America
2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
33
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
21%Industrial
Building &
Electrical &
END MARKET REVENUE
All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business.
(1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,043M
$331M
$709M
$124M
$1,110M
$70M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$457M$3,783M
35%
14%
Building &
Electrical &
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
31%
40%
22%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
34
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
24%
Wire & Cable(1)
24%
Electrical &
13%
11%
Building &
2020 REVENUE | $709 MILLION
END MARKET
58%
19%
REGION
35
(1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling
DI S TR IBU T I ON
2020 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
25%
20%
14%
Electrical &
Building &
1%
82%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
36
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
32%
27%
12%
Building &
Electrical &
9%
(16% of sales)
34%
16%Healthcare
17%
Building &
Electrical &
(26% of sales)
2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
37
26%
19%
13%
16%
Building &
Electrical &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
45%
Building &
Electrical &
2% Wire & Cable
1%
LATAM
(8% of sales)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
March 31, 2021
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
GAAP
Results
Special
Adjusted
Results
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 102.6 $ 2.4 $ 105.0
Income tax expense - GAAP (22.9) — (22.9)
Income tax impact of special items — (0.9) (0.9)
Tax adjustments — 1.1 1.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 79.3 $ 2.6 $ 81.9
Net income / EPS $ 0.86 0.03 $ 0.89
Weighted-average diluted shares 92.2 92.2 92.2
Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income
March 31, 2021
Operating income - GAAP $ 120.4
Special items in operating income 2.4
Adjusted Operating income $ 122.8
1
Business Segment Operations
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 216.5 185.3 708.8 745.7 645.8
Distribution 362.7 289.5 1,110.3 1,192.2 1,265.4
Corporate and eliminations (26.2) (19.8) (79.9) (79.0) (76.7)
Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 $ 2,881.0
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 197.5 $ 89.4 $ 484.4 $ 338.4 $ 353.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 64.7 52.6 207.6 200.2 171.7
Distribution 39.3 33.6 124.0 132.1 125.8
Corporate and eliminations 0.9 (4.1) (31.7) (13.5) (26.1)
Gross margin $ 302.4 $ 171.5 $ 784.3 $ 657.2 $ 624.8
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 108.7 $ 48.9 $ 303.6 $ 191.0 $ 194.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 30.5 30.3 113.2 116.5 99.4
Distribution 15.3 14.2 54.5 56.7 54.3
Corporate and eliminations 27.5 25.3 123.7 136.2 97.6
Selling and administrative expense $ 182.0 $ 118.7 $ 595.0 $ 500.4 $ 446.2
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.2 19.5 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
Other income, net 1.5 1.6 24.3 12.1 (12.9)
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 19.1 % 20.0 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 16.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 6.7 % 6.7 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
2
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color,
Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 279.4 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 609.3 $ 535.9 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Operating income:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 23.0 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 88.8 $ 63.5 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 27.4 $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.1 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 27.4 $ 26.0 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 38.1 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 116.2 $ 89.5 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 19.1 % 16.7 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
March 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 711.5 $ — $ 711.5 $ 279.4 $ 990.9
Operating income 52.8 9.7 62.5 23.0 85.5
Interest expense, net (9.4) — (9.4) (12.8) (22.2)
Other income, net 1.6 (0.1) 1.5 — 1.5
Income taxes (11.9) (1.0) (12.9) (2.4) (15.3)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 33.1 $ 8.6 $ 41.7 $ 7.8 $ 49.5
Weighted average diluted shares 86.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 6.1
Weighted average diluted shares 92.8
EPS $ 0.53
(1) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
3
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per
Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro
Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2
Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0
Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5)
Other income, net 9.5 (0.3) 9.2 — 9.2
Income taxes (7.9) 0.7 (7.2) (3.8) (11.0)
Net income attributable to non controlling interests
(0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to
Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 9.4 $ 32.4 $ 12.9 $ 45.3
Weighted average diluted shares 91.8
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 107.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42
(2) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special items (10.1) — —
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
4
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(3)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 213.6 $ — $ 56.1 $ 269.7 $ 45.0 $ — $ 314.7
Depreciation and amortization 115.0 (3.2) 111.8 30.1 141.9
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 328.6 $ 52.9 $ 381.5 $ 75.1 $ 456.6
December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(1)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA from continuing operations
Operating income and other income, net $ 168.9 $ — $ 61.7 $ 230.6 $ 72.9 $ — $ 303.5
Depreciation and amortization 78.1 — 78.1 60.3 138.4
EBITDA from continuing operations $ 247.0 $ 61.7 $ 308.7 $ 133.2 $ 441.9
(3) - Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects of the financing for the acquisition
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Van Hulle
President, Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
14%
31% Textiles
7%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.9 Billion
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives & Inks
44%
Europe
36%
Latin America
PolyOne Corporation Page 17
A Case Study for Transformational Success
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$9
$26 $28 $25
$43
$50
$75
$104
$125
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
•Cultural mindset shift
from volume to value
•Customer centric focus
and training
•Differentiation with
innovation and service
•Acquisitions expand
portfolio of technology
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 18
395
262
2006 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
-34%
$94
$293
2006 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+210%
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
Accelerating Growth
Global Color, Additives & Inks
Innovation
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
Who We Are Growing With
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Global Color, Additives & Inks
Addressable Market
($ millions) $300 $500 $400
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
3
3
5
0
1
8
3 1 1
5
1
1
1
1
0
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
PolyOne Corporation Page 22
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$150M
Revenue
Potential
$500M
Revenue
Potential
Additive
Technologies InVisiOSM Color &
Design Services
Key Initiatives
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
Innovation Market Growth /
Megatrends
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
Platinum Vision
1.7%
7.2%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2010 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Global Color, Additives & Inks
PolyOne Corporation Page 25
Summary
• Global Capabilities
• Innovation Leader
• Collaboration – One PolyOne
Global Color, Additives & Inks
Color Matters
PolyOne Corporation Page 26
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Craig M.
Nikrant
President, Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
What We Do
Concept to
Design
Specialty
Formulations
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 28
4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
5% Transportation
20%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
44%
Europe
33%
19%
Latin America
PolyOne Corporation Page 29
A Case Study for Transformational Success
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$4 $5
$18 $21
$50
$46
$47
$57
$72
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
•Globally harmonized
specialty strategy and
culture
•Value proposition and
customer centric selling
•Differentiation with
innovation and service
•Expand technology
portfolio with select
acquisitions
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
2006 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
269 286
+6%
$42
$163
2006 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+292%
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 31
Accelerating Growth
Innovation
Market Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
Who We Are Growing With
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 33
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
3
6
2
3
4
4
2 2 1
3
3
1
3
2
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Addressable Market
($ millions) $400 $100 $200
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
>$150M
Revenue
Potential
Advanced Composites
Healthcare
Key Initiatives
Light-weighting
>$100M
Revenue
Potential
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
Platinum Vision
1.1%
8.0%
12.1%
20%+
2006 2011 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Innovation Market
Growth
Geographic
Expansion
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
Summary
Accelerating growth is #1 priority
• Collaboration across PolyOne
• Market-driven Innovation
• Commercial and Operational Excellence
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 39
Custom
Engineered
71%
Packaging
29%
2%Building &
23%
27%
30%
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.6 Billion
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 40
Early Progress
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$16
$33
$45
2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M)
• Cultural shift from
volume to value
• Emphasis on
commercial excellence
• Mix shift to profitable
portfolio of offerings
• “Rightsizing” the
operational footprint
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 41
A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential
Guided by our Four Pillar Strategy
Specialization Globalization
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Designed Structures and Solutions
Focused on improving:
• Quality
• On-time Delivery
• Operational Efficiency
PolyOne Corporation Page 42
Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies
Designed Structures and Solutions
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color and Additives
GLS
ColorMatrix
Geon
• Flame retardant solutions
• Flexible sound abatement materials
• Energy dissipation
• Replacement of leaded glass
• Foaming technologies
• Improved renewable packaging
• Next generation barrier packaging
• Glass replacement in packaging
PolyOne Corporation Page 43
Who We Are Growing With
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 44
Security Solutions
Aerospace
Key Initiatives
Architectural Solutions
$80M
Addressable
Market
$85M
Addressable
Market
$30M
Addressable
Market
Designed Structures and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 45
Platinum Vision
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Designed Structures and Solutions
On-Time
Delivery
Improving
Quality
Customer Centric
Selling
Market Growth Innovation &
Collaboration
PolyOne Corporation Page 46
Summary
Designed Structures and Solutions
• Operational improvements to drive quality and
service excellence
• Continue to invest to optimize and upgrade
capabilities to better serve our customers
• Execution of four pillar
strategy will drive sustained
earnings performance
• Collaboration will accelerate
our success
PolyOne Corporation Page 47
Performance Products and Solutions
Michael A.
Garratt
President, Performance Products and Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 48
2014 Revenue by
Industry Segment
2014 Revenues:
$0.8 Billion
At a Glance
Performance Products & Solutions
80%
14%
Latin
America
4%
Building &
33%
Electrical &
1%
11%
5% Transportation
18% Wire & Cable
16%
PolyOne Corporation Page 49
What We Have Delivered
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
7.7%
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Margin
$28
$39
$56
$63
2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income ($M) •Relentless focus on
portfolio mix optimization
•Lean Six Sigma drives
operational excellence
• Innovating in new markets
such as healthcare
•Expanding presence in
Mexico and China
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 50
$96
$109
2006* 2014
To Value
Gross Margin
($ in millions)
+13%
1,431
1,124
2006* 2014
From Volume…
(lbs in millions)
-21%
Performance Products & Solutions
*2006 = Near peak housing
PolyOne Corporation Page 51
Accelerating Growth
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation
Collaboration
Geographic
Expansion
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 52
Who We Are Growing With
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 53
Geographic Growth Opportunities
Mexico represents growth,
spurred by:
• Robust demand in Automotive
• Re-shoring from Asia
• PolyOne collaboration
China is a $2B PVC market;
2nd largest in the world:
• A new tax license enables
domestic (vs. export) business
• We have expanded capacity
• We are investing in capability
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 54
Addressable Market
($ millions) $300 $150 $200
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
0
2
0
1
0
3
0 1 1
1
5
3
1
1
1
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
PolyOne Corporation Page 55
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 56
Healthcare Solutions
LED Lighting
Key Initiatives
Eco-Conscious
Solutions
$25M
Revenue
potential
$30M
Revenue
potential
$60M
Revenue
Potential
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 57
Platinum Vision
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
10-12%
2011 2012 2013 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Operating Margin
Accelerating Growth
Performance Products & Solutions
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Innovation Collaboration Geographic
Expansion
PolyOne Corporation Page 58
Summary
• Business evolution from volume to value
• Business is at an inflection point
• Growth will be driven by:
Economic & Megatrend alignment
Innovation
Collaboration across PolyOne
Geographic sales expansion in China and Mexico
Performance Products & Solutions
PolyOne Corporation Page 59
PolyOne Distribution
Mark Crist
President, Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 60
At a Glance
PolyOne Distribution
15%
52%
2006 2014
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC
Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
4%
25%
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
PolyOne Corporation Page 61
What We Do
Processing Expertise
World-Class Supply Chain
Deep Customer Relationships
Market Consultation
Right the First Time… Every Time
PolyOne Corporation Page 62
What We Have Delivered
2.6%
3.5%
4.6%
6.4% 6.1%
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Margin
$19
$28
$42
$66 $68
2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
Operating Income ($M) • World class supplier
line card
• Differentiating with
service and operational
excellence
• Key portfolio additions
with DuPont, Bayer
and Ineos
• Value based selling
and discipline
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 63
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial
Investment
Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 64
Who We Are Growing With
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 65
Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets
Increasing
Energy
Efficiency
Protecting
the
Environment
Improving
Health and
Wellness
Megatrend End Markets
Globalizing
and
Localizing
Health &
Wellness
Transportation
Packaging
Consumer
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 66
Geographic Growth Opportunities
• Currently 10% of POD’s revenue is
generated from Mexico
• Existing business is served “from
the border”
• New Mexico district & warehouse
will drive transportation growth in
Central Mexico
• Expansion in China resulted from
growing with our NA HC customers
• Investing in sales deployments
• Localizing supply
• Gaining Share
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 67
Going Beyond Distribution
WeatherTech® –
Polymer BumpStep®
BEDRUG™ – Tri-fold
Truck Bed Cover
CeQur PaQ – Type 2
Insulin Delivery Device
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 68
Platinum Vision
2.6%
4.6%
6.1%
6.5 - 7.5%
2006 2010 2014 2020
Platinum
Vision
World Class Distribution Margin
Accelerating Growth
PolyOne Distribution
Market Growth/
Megatrends
Commercial Investment Cross-Selling &
Collaboration
Growth in
Targeted Areas
PolyOne Corporation Page 69
Summary
• Motivated and well trained POD sellers
making the calls / collaborating with other
PolyOne businesses
• Representing a world class supplier line card
• Delighted customers and
suppliers who choose us
to represent them
PolyOne Distribution
PolyOne Corporation Page 70
Financial Highlights
Bradley C.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202013%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
Thermoplastic polymers make up a substantial majority of the resin market and are characterized by
their ability to be reshaped repeatedly into new forms after heat and pressure are applied.
a global provider of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling products and
engineering solutions) from January 2004 to March 2006.
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& Canada
49%
25%
17%
Latin America
SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
5
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
21%Industrial
Building &
Electrical &
END MARKET REVENUE
All data reflects 2020 estimate and Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business
With the Clariant Masterbatch
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is now
concentrated in less-cyclical and
high-growth markets, with increased
geographic diversification and a more
specialized portfolio that can
significantly expand EBITDA margins.
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1.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avient-q4-earnings-and-2021-outlook-website.pdf
$0.30
$0.52
Q4 2020 ORGANIC PERFORMANCE
3
Sales
$922
$997
+8%
Operating
Income
EPS
$58
$80
+38%
+73%
• Record 4th quarter sales, adjusted
operating income and adjusted EPS
performance
• All segments delivered year-over-year
sales and operating income growth, led
by consumer and healthcare end markets
• Clariant Masterbatch integration synergy
capture ahead of schedule: $5 million
realized in 2020
($ in millions except EPS)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
Q4 2020 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
4
Sales Operating Income
$100 $100 $100
$922
$100 $100 $100
$997
Distribution CAI SEM Total
2019 2020
$178
$272
$490
$191
$305
$526
SEM Distribution CAI
+8%
+7%
+7%
+12%
$5 $5 $5
$58
$5 $5 $5
$80
Avient CAI SEM Total
$17 $19
$40
$18
$30
$58
Distribution SEM CAI
+38%
+45%
+58%
+6%
(3) (3)
(1) (2)
(1) Total company sales include intercompany sales eliminations
(2) Total company reflects adjusted operating income and includes corporate costs
(3) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
5
• Completed transformational Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and created new
brand name Avient
• Increased pro forma adjusted EPS 11% from $1.74 to $1.93 as an essential supplier
during the pandemic and due to growth in demand for consumer applications
• Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record operating income on gains from
composites
• Achieved record free cash flow, increased dividend for 10th year in a row and
delevered from 3.5x to 2.7x net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA
• Culture is everything: Certified as a Great Place to Work®
$133
$150
10%
23%8%
21%
4%
15%
2006 2020PF
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging
Avient Portfolio Transformation
22%
59%
CLARIANT MASTERBATCH:
TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION
Clariant MB EBITDA Growth
Purchase Price Multiple
10.8
9.6
6.5
2019PF 2020PF 2020PF w/ Full
Synergies
• Acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch
significantly expands presence in
healthcare, packaging and consumer end
markets
• Strength of portfolio – 13% EBITDA growth
as an essential supplier in COVID response
and recovery
• Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for
$1.4 billion.
That’s Avient.
21,000+
CUSTOMERS
>75%
ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of
sales
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AVIENT’S VALUE CREATION LEVERS
19
Exposure to high growth end markets
Investment in commercial resources and innovation
Strong free cash flow generation / capital deployment
Clariant Masterbatch synergies
COVID recovery
Re-Rating: Current share price valuation
Avient is poised for near-term and long-term
shareholder value creation.
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• 8% increase in sales drives 24% increase in adjusted EPS to $2.40
($2.70 excluding step-up depreciation and amortization) as a result of
continued growth in sustainable solutions and synergy capture
• Clariant synergy capture ahead of schedule: $35M of savings planned from
Clariant Masterbatch acquisition
• Adjusted EBITDA of $510M – highest level in company history
• Deleveraging ahead of schedule – 2.1x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the
end of 2021
2021 PROJECTIONS
PEER COMPARISONS
21
As a specialty formulator, we don’t
require significant capital
investment, as compared to the
base resin raw material suppliers
we purchase from.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVNT June IR Conferences w_Non GAAP Recs.pdf
National Defense
budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress
in Q1 2023
• European NATO members annual defense
spend expected to increase by up to 20%
Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™
One of the highest strength to weight
ratios of any material on Earth
Direct relationships with industry leading
armor manufacturers
Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and
moisture to handle any environment
Avient Confidential 18
DEFENSE
Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO18
Source:
TRANSPORTATION
• Increased EPA regulations requiring
improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by
lower-weight vehicles
• Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S.
vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032
Lightweight panels that establish both
strength and stiffness resulting in
decreased energy usage, lower emissions
Long-lasting Color applications to resist
UV exposure, temperature fluctuations
and exceed the stylistic requirements of
global automakers
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$130
$530
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
20
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
21
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
22
Sustainable
Solutions
32%
Asia / LATAM
Composites
Other (GDP
Growth)
39%
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• The company will be
conducting an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainability solutions portfolio
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SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
23
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
($ in millions)
Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
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*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
$1,175M
Lightweighting
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human Health & Safety
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET
B&C
• Eco-Conscious
• Carbon footprint
• Resource
conservation
• Carbon footprint
• Bio based content
• Eco-Conscious
Automotive
• Light weighting
• Recycled Content
• VOC reduction
• Recycle Solutions
• Carbon Footprint
Packaging
• Recycle Solutions
• Food waste
reduction
Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals
Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation
25
INVESTING
IN INNOVATION
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O
26
AP P EN D IX
29
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
• Cost inflation
decelerating,
particularly for
hydrocarbon-based
raw materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
37%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
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(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
32
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
52%
35%
REGION
33
19%
8%Industrial
9% Defense
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
56%
23%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
34
PEER COMPARISONS
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
36
4 4
4
6
8
9
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/avient-abac-sweden-200721.pdf
Nordamerika
Globalt huvudkontor Avon Lake,
USA
33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio,
USA 44012
Gratis inom USA: +1 866 765 9663
Telefonnummer: +1 440 930 1000
Fax: +440 930 3064
Asien och
Stillahavsområdet
Regionalt huvudkontor Shanghai,
Kina
2F, Block C 200 Jush Road
Pudong, 201206 Shanghai, Kina
Telefon: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888
Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999
Sydamerika
Regionalt huvudkontor Sao Paulo,
Brasilien
Av.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/avient-antitrust-2021-update-english.pdf
Contact Avient’s Legal Department at your first opportunity and document the incident.
9
North America
Global Headquarters
Avon Lake, United States
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH, United States
44012
Toll Free: +1 866 765 9663
Phone: +1 440 930 1000
Fax: +440 930 3064
Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters
Shanghai, China
2F, Block C
200 Jinsu Road
Pudong, 201206
Shanghai, China
Telephone: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888
Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999
South America
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Av.
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فوری حوالہ: ABAC کے کرنے اور نہ کرنے کی چیزیں
کریں
جان لیں کہ Avient کسی بھی طرح کی رشوت اور بدعنوانی سے منع کرتا ہے اور سہولیاتی ادائیگی کی اجازت نہیں دیتا ہے •
ہماری ABAC پالیسیوں کے قابل اطلاق پہلوؤں سے واقفیت حاصل کریں اور ماتحتوں اور فریقین ثالث کو ان سے آگاہ کریں •
سوالات پوچھیں اگر پالیسیاں یا کئے جانے والے ضروری اقدامات واضح نہیں ہیں •
فوری طور پر خلاف ورزیوں یا مشتبہ خلاف ورزیوں کی اطلاع اپنے نگراں، قانونی محکمہ یا ایتھکس ہاٹ لائن کو دیں •
جان لیں کہ “قیمتی” کی پیمائش رقم کے حوالے سے کرنا ضروری نہیں ہے •
جان لیں کہ رشوت میں درج ذیل شامل ہوسکتے ہیں: •
نقد اور نقدی کے مساوی )گفٹ کارڈز یا گفٹ سرٹیفکیٹ( •
تحائف، تفریح اور مہمان نوازی جہاں کاروبار کا کوئی واضح مقصد نہ ہو یا جو کاروباری ضروریات سے پرے ہوں •
سفری اخراجات یا تعطیلاتی تفریح کی ادائیگی •
قابل اطلاق کسٹم کے تقاضے کو نظرانداز کرنے یا ٹیکس کی واپسی میں تیزی لانے کے لیے کسی سرکاری عہدیدار کو رقم دینا •
ذاتی خدمات، بخَشِش، اور قرضے •
اثر و رسوخ رکھنے والے فرد کے کنبہ کے ممبر یا دوست کو ملازمت یا دیگر فوائد کی پیشکش •
سیاسی پارٹی اور امیدواروں کو تعاون •
رفاہی عطیات اور کفالت •
دوسرے کم واضح آئٹموں میں مبادلہ عمل یا سروس، سرمایہ کاری کے مواقع اور اپنے حق میں ذیلی معاہدے کروانا شامل ہے •
جان لیں کہ اس ممانعت کا اطلاق اس صورت میں بھی ہوتا ہے چاہے کوئی شے اس فرد کو براہ راست یا کسی اور فرد، جیسے خاندان کے رکن، دوست یا کاروباری ساتھی •
کو براہ راست فائدہ پہنچائے
کتابوں، ریکارڈ، اور اکاؤنٹس کو معقول تفصیلات کے ساتھ رکھیں، اور لین دین کو درست اور منصفانہ طریقے سے دکھائیں •
ایجنٹوں، ڈسٹری بیوٹر اور دیگر فریقین ثالث سے تعلقات قائم کرنے سے قبل اور تعلقات کے دوران ان کی اچھی طرح جانچ پڑتال کر لیں اور قانونی محکمہ سے منظوری •
حاصل کریں۔
فریقین ثالث کے ذریعہ کی جانے والی کاروباری سرگرمیوں کا صحیح طریقے سے انتظام اور نگرانی کریں •
نہ کریں
کاروبار حاصل کرنے یا کاروبار کو برقرار رکھنے میں یا کاروبار سے متعلق کچھ دیگر غیر مناسب فائدہ حاصل کرنے میں Avient کی مدد کرنے کے ليے سرکاری اہلکاروں •
اور/یا پرائیویٹ سیکٹر کے ملازمین میں سے کسی کو کسی قیمتی چیز کی ادائیگی کی پیشکش، وعدہ یا ادائیگی نہ کریں، یا ادا کرنے کا اختیار نہ دیں۔ اس ممانعت کا
اطلاق اس صورت میں بھی ہوتا ہے چاہے وہ راست پیشکش ہو یا ادائیگی براہ راست یا کسی اور شخص کے ذریعے کی گئی ہو
Avient کے بہی کھاتوں اور ریکارڈز میں گمراہ کن، نامکمل، یا غلط اندراجات •
فریقین ثالث سے معاملہ کرتے وقت خطرے کے انتباہات کو نظرانداز •
شمالی امریکہ
North America
Global Headquarters
Avon Lake, United States
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH, United States
44012
ٹول فری:+1-866-765-9663
فون:+1-440-930-1000
+440 930 3064:فیکس
ایشیا پیسیفک
Asia Pacific
Regional Headquarters
Shanghai, China
2F, Block C
200 Jinsu Road
Pudong, 201206
Shanghai, China
+86 (0) 21 6028 4888:ٹیلیفون
+86 (0) 21 6028 4999:فیکس
جنوبی امریکہ
South America
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Av.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/avient-abac-spanish-la-200720.pdf
Norteamérica
Sede central global de Avon Lake,
Estados Unidos
33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH,
Estados Unidos 44012
Número gratuito:
+1 866 765 9663
Teléfono: +1 440 930 1000
Fax: +1 440 930 3064
Asia Pacífico
Sede central regional de Shanghái,
China
2F, Block C 200 Jinsu Road
Pudong, 201206 Shanghái, China
Teléfono: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888
Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999
Sudamérica
Sede central regional de San Pablo,
Brasil
Av.