https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/personal-care-packaging/hair-care
Advanced Mobility
Advanced Driver Assist Systems
Advanced Mobility Composite Structures
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/personal-care-packaging/bath-and-shower
Advanced Mobility
Advanced Driver Assist Systems
Advanced Mobility Composite Structures
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Directors should
advise the Chairman of the Board or Lead Director (as applicable), the Chief Executive
Officer, and the Chair of the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee in
advance of accepting an invitation to serve on the board of directors of another public
company.
To prepare for meetings,
directors should review the materials that are sent to them in advance of those meetings.
Board materials related to agenda items are provided to directors sufficiently in advance
of Board meetings where necessary to allow the directors to prepare for discussion of the
items at the meeting.
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Executive Sessions
Non-employee directors meet in executive session without management participation as
needed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
Global technology enables the management approach, and it is critical to our
strategy for career advancement.
This ensures that we have leadership accountability to advancing our D&I strategy.
The most advanced LSS training is for
Black Belt level project leaders.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520-%2520Seaport%2520Global%2520Transports%2520%2526%2520Industrials%2520Confer....pdf
V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Specialization
Commercial
Excellence
Operational
Excellence
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
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P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N
9%
United States
59%
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Performance Products &
Solutions 21%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives &
Inks 26%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017*
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
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$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
*Pro Forma for sale of DSS
E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y
M I X I M P R O V E M E N T
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76%
2005 2017
$5M $280M
+ 25%
+ 33%
Specialty OI
% of Operating Income
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
PolyOne Corporation 8
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% 15.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% 20%+
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 10.7% 12-14%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 6.5-7.5%
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E & P L A T I N U M V I S I O N
531
660130
149
504
607
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
Largest organic revenue growth
since recession
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
2015 2016 2017
Revenue in billions of $
+ 24%
+ 15%
+ 20%
Total + 10%
Organic + 7%
Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
ROIC*
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$50
$116
$143
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
11.0%
13.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
$200 - $220
F R E E C A S H F L O W A N D I M P R O V I N G R E T U R N S
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
15.0%
$767M
R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S
O V E R $ 9 5 0 M I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
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$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
Increasing Annual Dividend
Transformational
Opportunity for Growth
Through M&A
Adjacent
Opportunity for
Growth Through New
Product Pipeline
Core
Customization
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
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Incremental
development
from existing
base of
technology
New development
adjacent to current
technology
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
customers
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
customers
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
Non-Halogen Flame
Retardants
Barrier Technologies
Fiber Colorants
Advanced Composites
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Gordon Composites/
Polystrand – Composites
GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers
ColorMatrix – Liquid
Color & Additives
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
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PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2015)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
2 2
36 5
13
4
6
7
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
Number of Projects 33 17 20 15 5 90
Total Addressable Market
($ millions)
- - $800 $1,400 $600 $2,800
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
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Launched in 2014, IQ Design Labs is our in-house industrial
design team that focuses on material selection and processing
expertise to help with problem solving, enabling our clients to
develop higher performance products.
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
Growing leadership position in attractive markets
Innovation, technology and service are differentiators
Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation
to continue for years
Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital
Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline
Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating
organic growth
SEGMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
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C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
27%
14%
Textiles
Building &
Electrical &
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$139
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.5%
16.0%
18.0%
100
110
120
130
140
150
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32%
46%
1%
Mexico
Brazil
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 20
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
20%
19%
Electrical &
13%
Building &
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N
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$21
$57
$78
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
12.5%
28%
48%
22%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Materials
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
30%
15%Appliance
Electrical &
1%
Mexico
77%
Latin
America
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N
$40
$33
$56
$77
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.7%
16.0%
0
100
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D I S T R I B U T I O N
E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S
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23% Healthcare
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$73
2.9%
5.9%
6.3%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin
2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion
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T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
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
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Eliminate costs by
increasing pigment density
Enhance color
performance without
altering form and
formulation
Increase design
capabilities by reducing
weight and layer thickness
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Inhibit microbial growth
on polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile
concentrate with the
ability to be incorporated
into a wide variety of
products
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
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
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
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
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
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
Fiber Colorants
High flame retardancy to
meet strict UL standards
Greater processing and
design flexibility
Specialized additives
provide long term color
stability
Diffusive lens materials
improve light dispersion
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Q4 2021 Avient Earnings Release_0.pdf
I am very proud of the culture we have created at Avient and the
investments we have made in sustainability, advancing diversity and inclusion, and workplace
flexibility,” Mr.
In December, we completed our annual employee
engagement survey and received our 3rd consecutive Great Place to Work® certification from the
Great Place to Work Institute.”
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2022 Outlook
“As we discussed during our Investor Day in December, we have momentum in growing
sustainable solutions, solving healthcare challenges and broadening advanced composite
applications,” said Jamie A.
Examples include:
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Press Release%5B43%5D.pdf
The comprehensive publication is issued in advance of Avient’s
upcoming Sustainability Day to be held on September 20, 2023.
Registration information to access the Sustainability Day event will be provided in a news release
in advance of the event.
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content
to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/QF-02 QMS Global Standard Response.PDF
We thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving your needs.
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Table of contents
A Message from our Global Quality
Manager ...............................................................2
Avient Corporation: Overview ............................4
Avient Policy for Customer Audits ......................5
Management Responsibility ...............................6
Product Liability Insurance .............................6
Ethics - Code of Conduct.................................6
Modern Slavery Statement.............................6
Conflict Mineral Policy....................................6
Technical Data Sheets.....................................6
Safety Data Sheets..........................................6
Regulatory Requests and Certificates
(FDA certificate, Absence declaration,
REACH, SDS) ........................................6
Safety Performance ........................................6
Environmental Performance...........................6
Energy Management ......................................6
Business Continuation Plan.............................6
Preventive - Predictive Maintenance..............6
Financial Report..............................................6
Quality Management..........................................7
3rd Party Certification......................................7
Complaint Handling ........................................7
Continuous Improvement...............................7
Traceability .....................................................7
Record Retention............................................7
IT Security.........................................................8
Firewall .........................................................8
Critical Data ..................................................8
IT Disaster Recovery .....................................8
IT Systems of Use Policy ...............................8
Annex 1 - Special dispositions related to ISO
13485 certification for Mevopur .......................9
Change control .............................................9
Validation .....................................................9
Control of documents and records ...............9
Supplier approval and supplier evaluation ...9
Traceability ...................................................9
Material management ..................................9
Release of finished products.........................9
Control of Non-conforming products,
complaints handling, recall and CAPA..........9
Annex 2 – special dispositions related to ISO
22000 certification............................................10
Change..........................................................10
HACCP ..........................................................10
Control of documents and records ...............10
Material management ..................................10
Supplier approval and supplier evaluation ...10
Traceability ...................................................10
Release of finished products.........................10
Control of Non-conforming products,
complaints handling, recall and CAPA..........10
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Avient Corporation: Overview
The Avient website is your home base for information about the company:
https://www.avient.com/
To find our facility locations:
https://www.avient.com/contact/global-directory-and-contacts
For more information about our management systems certifications, including ISO, go to:
Avient Governance (corporate policies and the Avient Code of Conduct):
https://www.avient.com/investors/governance
Financial reports:
https://www.avient.com/investors
Avient Sustainability Report:
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability
https://www.avient.com/
https://www.avient.com/contact/global-directory-and-contacts
https://www.avient.com/investors/governance
https://www.avient.com/investors
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability
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Avient Policy for Customer Audits
Avient may permit audits of facilities, subject to:
Advanced notice and an audit agenda provided at least thirty (30) days in
advance or as agreed by the Avient location to be audited for a routine audit
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Switzerland.pdf
If Seller determines that Buyer’s financial
responsibility has become impaired or otherwise unsatisfactory to
Seller, Seller at its discretion may require advance cash payments,
COD, shorter terms, and/or the posting of satisfactory security by
Buyer, and may withhold shipments.
i) If Buyer is in default of
performance of its obligations towards Seller and fails to provide
adequate assurance of Buyer’s performance before the date of
scheduled delivery; or (ii) if Seller has reasonable doubts with
respect to Buyer’s performance of its obligations and Buyer fails to
provide to Seller adequate assurance of Buyer’s performance before
the date of scheduled delivery and in any case within thirty (30) days
of Seller’s demand for such assurance; or (iii) if Buyer becomes
insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they mature, or goes into
liquidation or any bankruptcy proceeding shall be instituted by or
against Buyer or if a trustee or receiver or administrator is appointed
for all or a substantial part of the assets of Buyer or if Buyer makes
any assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iv) in case of non-
compliance of Buyer with any law, statute ordinance, regulation,
code or standard (“Laws and Standards”), then Seller may by notice
in writing to Buyer, without prejudice to any of its other rights: (a)
demand return and take repossession of any delivered Products
which have not been paid for and all costs relating to the recovery of
the Products shall be for the account of Buyer; and/or (b) suspend its
performance or terminate its order confirmation for pending delivery
of Products unless Buyer makes such payment for Products on a cash
in advance basis or provides adequate assurance of such payment for
Products to Seller.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Ireland.pdf
If Seller determines that Buyer’s financial responsibility
has become impaired or otherwise unsatisfactory to Seller, Seller at
its discretion may require advance cash payments, COD, shorter
terms, and/or the posting of satisfactory security by Buyer, and may
withhold shipments.
i) If Buyer is in default of
performance of its obligations towards Seller and fails to provide
adequate assurance of Buyer’s performance before the date of
scheduled delivery; or (ii) if Seller has reasonable doubts with
respect to Buyer’s performance of its obligations and Buyer fails to
provide to Seller adequate assurance of Buyer’s performance before
the date of scheduled delivery and in any case within thirty (30) days
of Seller’s demand for such assurance; or (iii) if Buyer becomes
insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they mature, or goes into
liquidation or any bankruptcy proceeding shall be instituted by or
against Buyer or if a trustee or receiver or administrator is appointed
for all or a substantial part of the assets of Buyer or if Buyer makes
any assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iv) in case of non-
compliance of Buyer with any law, statute ordinance, regulation,
code or standard (“Laws and Standards”), then Seller may by notice
in writing to Buyer, without prejudice to any of its other rights: (a)
demand return and take repossession of any delivered Products
which have not been paid for and all costs relating to the recovery of
the Products shall be for the account of Buyer; and/or (b) suspend its
performance or terminate its order confirmation for pending delivery
of Products unless Buyer makes such payment for Products on a cash
in advance basis or provides adequate assurance of such payment for
Products to Seller.