https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production
The manufacturer produces 7.5 million cases per year, and used liquid injection molded (LIM) silicone to mold this component.
The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking).
Avient helped the customer calculate costs for the 12-month period.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production?rtype[]=1124
The manufacturer produces 7.5 million cases per year, and used liquid injection molded (LIM) silicone to mold this component.
The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking).
Avient helped the customer calculate costs for the 12-month period.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production?ind[]=6598
The manufacturer produces 7.5 million cases per year, and used liquid injection molded (LIM) silicone to mold this component.
The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking).
Avient helped the customer calculate costs for the 12-month period.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-pf-tack-layer-surface-protective-films
Replaces solvent systems, which may contain hazardous liquid chemicals
Browse and download our literature to learn more about Avient solutions and services.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/auto-parts-maker-gets-peak-production-new-approach
The molder asked Avient to help analyze the situation.
They found just that in Avient’s OnCap™ CTR.
The additive concentrate not only reduced cycle times as expected, it allowed the supplier to achieve better flow and mold filling.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Pharma Pkg Application Bulletin.pdf
These functional additives
are available as concentrates to dilute into the
polymer, or ready-to-use formulations that can be
used as such without dilution.
Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
Avient makes no warranties or guarantees
respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.
https://www.avient.com/company/company-officers
Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Color, Additives and Inks Asia
Avient Company Officers
Greetings from Avient
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Omnicolor Brochure.pdf
Cooling the feed zone of the
barrel to prevent premature
melting of the the concentrate
THERMAL STABILITY
Omnicolor processing temperatures
pertain to the colorant system
only.
Consult with the Avient
technical department when colorant
is required for a light-specific or
light-critical application.
Low minimum order quantities are
consistently available for both stock and non-stock colors—contact
your local Avient representative for details.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-develops-new-dairy-packaging-additive-technology-meet-tio2-restrictions
POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – August 25, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced availability of a new light blocking additive technology for PET dairy packaging as an addition to its existing portfolio of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ light blocking additive concentrates.
Avient Announces Quarterly Dividend...
Avient Board of Directors Appoints Ashish K.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Sidoti%2520wNonGAAP%2520Rec.pdf
EPS: $1.20
Proforma Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 12/31/12
(Reflecting Financing & Spartech Acquisition)
• Total Debt at 12/31/12
h
$1,010
$297
$360 $300
$400
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2012
($ millions)
Less: Cash
Net Debt
213
$797
$50
$297
$100
$200
• Available Liquidity
Cash $213
$800 Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2012
P f f 2/13 Fi i
$50 $0
2015 2017 2020
Interest Rates: 7.500% 5.000% 7.375%
Cash
ABL Availability
Total Liquidity
$213
271
$484
$600
$400
$600
Proforma for 2/13 Financing
($ millions)
Total Liquidity
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.0x*
$484
$50
$360
$0
$200
• Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.35x**
$50$0
2015 2020 2023
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Interest Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250%
*Assumes $65 million of synergies related to Spartech acquistion
**Assumes no synergies related to Spartech acquistion
Use of Cash
Share DividendsOrganic
G Acquisitions
• Repurchased 1 2
Repurchase
• Introduced a
Dividends
• Expanding our
Growth
T t th t d
Acquisitions
• Repurchased 1.2
million shares in
2012
• 20.0 million
shares are
il bl f
• Introduced a
quarterly dividend
in Q1 2011 and
increased in Q1
2012 (25%) and
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Expanding our
sales, marketing,
and technical
capabilities is top
priority
• Investing in
• Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offering
• End market presence
• Geographic footprint
available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Q1 2013 (20%)
• Objective of
maintaining and
growing
Investing in
operational and
LSS initiatives
(including synergy
capture)
• CAPEX
• Synergy opportunities
• Adjacent material solutions
Proforma Cash Balance = $213M
N t D bt / EBITDA* 2 0X
CAPEX
Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.0X
*Adjusted EBITDA assumes synergies related to the Spartech acquisition are realized at close; preliminary synergies estimated at $65M and are expected to be achieved over a 3-year period
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Why Invest In PolyOne?
Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 0.4 $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks 4.3 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
Distribution 19.5 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
SunBelt Joint Venture 91.9 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate (51.5) 34.5 (73.3) (425.1) 7.9 (27.7) 20.3
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Less: Corporate operating expense (income) 51.5 (34.5) 73.3 425.1 (7.9) 27.7 (20.3)
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 199.1 $ 153.3 $ 133.7 $ 129.2 $ 202.3 $ 212.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 6% 20% 34% 35% 43% 42%
Platform operating income mix percentage 2012Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks 66.8
Specialty Platform $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions 74.9
Distribution 66.0
Corporate (87.6)
Operating income GAAP $ 167.1
Less: Corporate operating expense 87.6
Operating income excluding Corporate $ 254.7
Specialty platform operating mix percentage 45%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 384.4 $ 514.0 $ 402.9 $ 517.4 $ 575.1
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 560.5 554.3 459.8 527.4 544.6
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 944.9 $ 1,068.3 $ 862.7 $ 1,044.8 $ 1,119.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 1,166.2 1,086.8 1,001.4 667.7 776.3 865.4
PolyOne Distribution Sales 732.8 744.3 796.7 625.1 911.9 996.5
Corporate and Eliminations (153.7) (133.3) (127.7) (94.8) (111.1) (118.1)
Total Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 2,642.7 $ 2,738.7 $ 2,060.7 $ 2,621.9 $ 2,863.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 4.9 $ 17.6 $ 20.6 $ 49.7 $ 45.9
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 25.7 28.1 25.2 37.7 43.4
Specialty Platform OI $ 12.8 $ 30.6 $ 45.7 $ 45.8 $ 87.4 $ 89.3
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 65.8 31.3 33.1 54.0 62.4
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 22.1 28.1 24.8 42.0 56.0
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 34.8 28.6 25.5 18.9 5.0
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (25.5) (28.9) (40.8) (32.5) (26.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (47.8) (396.2) 48.7 4.8 46.7
Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 233.6 $ 80.0 $ (291.4) $ 137.1 $ 174.6 $ 233.0
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) (40.8) (32.5) (29.7) (23.1) (5.7)
Special items in OI (39.1) 47.8 396.2 (48.7) (4.8) (46.7)
Operating income adjusted $ 87.5 $ 87.0 $ 72.3 $ 58.7 $ 146.7 $ 180.6
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI
% of sales 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of
sales 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
8.0%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 3.3% 2.6% 2.8% 5.6% 6.3%
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2012Y 2012PF
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 543.6 $ 779.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 703.5 753.8
Designed Structures & Solutions 847.4
Specialty Platform Sales $ 1,247.1 $ 2,380.7
Performance Products and Solutions Sales 837.0 902.8
PolyOne Distribution Sales 1,030.3 1,030.3
Corporate and Eliminations (121.8) (121.8)
Total Sales $ 2,992.6 $ 4,192.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 47.0
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 66.8
Specialty Platform OI $ 113.8
Performance Products and Solutions OI 74.9
PolyOne Distribution OI 66.0
Corporate and eliminations (33.7)
Special items in OI (53.9)
Operating income - GAAP $ 167.1
Special items in OI 53.9
Operating income adjusted $ 221.0
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 8.6%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 9.5%
Specialty platform OI % of sales 9.1%
PP&S operating OI % of sales 9.0%
Distribution OI % of sales 6.4%
PolyOne OI adjusted, % of sales 7.4%
Adjusted EPS 2006Y 2007Y 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y
Net Income attributable to PolyOne common
shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 162.6 $ 172.6 $ 71.9
SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) -
Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7
Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5
Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 75.4 $ 96.1 $ 108.1
Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8
Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.79 $ 1.02 $ 1.20
Average Debt Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 707.0 $ 706.4 $ 705.8 $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 706.3
Average Equity Q4 2011 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 588.3 $ 611.3 $ 604.3 $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 612.5
Adjusted EBITDA 2012
PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 113.0
PolyOne Interest expense, net 50.8
PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 69.8
PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 55.1
PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA $ 288.7
Pro forma Spartech EBITDA * 56.3
Pro forma EBITDA * $ 345.0
* Amount excludes expected synergies.
Pro Forma Debt 2012
7.500% debentures due 2015 $ 50.0
7.375% senior notes due 2020 360.0
5.250% senior notes due 2023 600.0
Other debt 14.0
Pro Forma Debt $ 1,024
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 2006 2012
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Sales $ 345.3 $ 543.6
Global Color, Additives and Inks Sales 531.8 703.5
Specialty Platform Sales $ 877.1 $ 1,247.1
Global Specialty Engineered Materials Gross Margin $ 41.6 $ 129.8
Global Color, Additives and Inks Gross Margin 83.6 220.6
Specialty Platform Gross Margin $ 125.2 $ 350.4
Specialty Platform Gross Margin Percentage 14.3% 28.1%