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Plastic Waste
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and otherwise consummate the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.
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As an American Chemistry Council
ResponsibleCare® Company and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we are further
committed through our landmark No Surprises PledgeSM and our Sustainability Promise.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/avient-finland-oy-trade-register-extract-eng-dec-1-2020.pdf
Representation based on position:
By the Chair of the Board and the Managing Director, each on their own, and by any two Board members
jointly
Persons
role surname, first name(s) /
company name
date of birth /
identity code
citizenship
Chair of the Board of
Merklein, Norbert 03.05.1964 Citizen of Germany
Norén, Jenny Eva Kristina 18.06.1975 Citizen of Sweden
Smeds, Jan-Håkan 22.03.1961 Citizen of Finland
Vetter, Alexander Helmut 04.07.1968 Citizen of Germany
Managing Director Norén, Jenny Eva Kristina 18.06.1975 Citizen of Sweden
Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy 0486406-8
Auditor with principal
responsibility
Grönroos, Maria Alice 19.02.1967 Citizen of Finland
Additional information
No details about beneficial owners have been registered for the company
Name history
Avient Finland Oy 01.12.2020 -
Clariant Plastics & Coatings (Finland) Oy 04.01.2016 - 01.12.2020
Clariant Masterbatches (Finland) Oy 31.03.2007 - 04.01.2016
Source of information: Finnish Patent and Registration Office
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ-Extrusion Pipe-Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Derived from end-of-life tires
• Available for multiple resins and
custom solutions
• Retains performance characteristics
of traditional carbon black in plastics
• Enhances sustainable product offerings
• Provides long-term price stability
• Passes REACH and RoHS requirements
• Prop 65 letters available
MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
OnColor RC Environmental Black is a sustainable
solution across a wide variety of industries and
applications, including:
• Automotive
• Wire and cable
• Building and construction
• Appliances
• Electrical and electronics
• Industrial molding applications
• Office furniture
Avient OnColor RC Environmental Black is offered for
multiple resins and also for custom solutions:
CC10289240WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PE
CC10284887WE OnColor RC Environmental Black TPU
CC10287020WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PC
CC10287026WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PS
CC10287028WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PP
CC10287033WE OnColor RC Environmental Black ABS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/OnColor Lux Colorants for Glow-In-The-Dark Effects Product Bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN
OnColor™ Lux Colorants
Glow-in-the-dark effect
Glow-in-the-dark plastics are mainly used for safety
reasons or aesthetics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-brilliant-metallics-product-bulletin.pdf
When molded in
to plastic parts, these metallic shades deliver a long
lasting, like-new appearance and a differentiating
effect.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-brilliant-metallics-product-bulletin_0.pdf
When molded in
to plastic parts, these metallic shades deliver a long
lasting, like-new appearance and a differentiating
effect.
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Schuering
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Appliance
5%
Building &
Construction
3% Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
Consumer
21%
Industrial
24%
HealthCare
21%
Transportation
17%
2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers
At a Glance
Packaging
2.6% 3.0%
3.5%
4.0% 4.6%
5.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
15.3%
18.4%
22.4%
30.0%
39.2%
48.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Target
6 – 7.5%
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Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
Value Proposition
• North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing
key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers
products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added
solutions to enhance customer profitability
Transformation Highlights
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
,
> $5B Addressable Market
• Significant market share gains with key suppliers
� Proprietary PolyOne technology
� Dow Corning
• Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to
non-cyclical businesses like healthcare
• Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011
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Key Differentiators
• Product offering
� Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers
• Sales and marketing capability
• Customer service / logistics operations
� Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance
� Leading on-time delivery
• Management team experience and stability
• Lean Six Sigma
� Solving our customers’ unmet needs
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$102.8
$207.2
Healthcare Revenue
• Strong market segmentation
provides focused resourcing
to accelerate growth
• Expanding global reach meets
Areas of Focus
$66.0
$182.4
National Accounts Revenue
• Expanding global reach meets
customers’ needs and creates
competitive differentiation
• Selling skills & product
application knowledge to
target executives & engineers
($ millions)
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Critical Imperatives
• Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth
• Expand healthcare and key account revenues
• Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and
channel partnerships
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
channel partnerships
• Continue to improve working capital efficiency
and superior cash flow generation
2015 Goal
• 6 - 7.5% return on sales
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