https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ColorMatrix Lactra ESL Infographic.pdf
Nutritional components in dairy
products are photosensitive,
making them susceptible to
light degradation
• Light protection in dairy packaging
helps maintain product integrity
and extend shelf life
A LIGHT BLOCKING SOLUTION THAT
PROVIDES:
• Light blocking and whiteness in PET dairy packaging
• Protection from 2 weeks up to 12 months shelf life
• Compatibility with monolayer and multilayer PET
preforms
• Full compatibility with rPET
• Food contact approved (region dependent)
• Low TiO₂ levels to increase recyclability, aligning
with the emergence of white recycle streams
PASTEURIZED MILK
Typical shelf life
5–10 days
WHITE COLOR LACTRA ESL
LACTRA SX or
LACTRA 4
EXTENDED
SHELF LIFE MILK
2 weeks–3 months
UHT MILK &
PRODUCTS
4–12 months
Lightweighting/CO2
reduction
Reduced LDR –
material &
cost savings
Improved
processing
performance
BENEFITS OF
COLORMATRIX™
LACTRA™ Improved
bottle
Compatibility
with rPET
Helps to
Protect
Performance
Energy efficiency
Whiteness
85–92 L*
30% less
life cycle
emissions
Increased machinery
life cycle due to reduced
wear & tear
80–100% light blocking
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7071-1998-AQ-RGC-RvA
Initial certification date:
28 April 1998
Valid:
30 March 2024 – 29 March 2027
This is to certify that the management system of
PolyOne-Shanghai, China
No. 88, Guo Shou Jing Road, Z.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-provides-third-quarter-2020-performance-update
September 30, 2019
https://www.avient.com/content/terms-conditions-carriage
In no case shall said reasonable time be deemed to be less than 30 days from the scheduled or anticipated delivery date.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avient-sustain-2019-210419-interactive.pdf
Kennesaw, Georgia 30.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 30.
Additional information can be
found in our Position Statement on Human Rights.
55+32+46+25+35
0+10+90Under 30 0%
30–50 10%
Over 50 90%
Under 30
30–50
Over 5015+56+29
Male
Female
30+70
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Associate Benefits
What it takes to be a sustainable company has many parallels with being a great place to
work.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/2019-avient-sustainability-report.pdf
Kennesaw, Georgia 30.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 30.
Additional information can be
found in our Position Statement on Human Rights.
55+32+46+25+35
0+10+90Under 30 0%
30–50 10%
Over 50 90%
Under 30
30–50
Over 5015+56+29
Male
Female
30+70
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Associate Benefits
What it takes to be a sustainable company has many parallels with being a great place to
work.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Avient 2021 Sustainability Report 7-26-22.pdf
La Porte, Indiana 30.
Board of Directors
Gender
Female 25%
Male 75%
Age
30–50 17%
Over 50 83%
Race & Ethnicity
U.S.
In 2021, we entered
into a VPPA in Europe that will produce 37.5 MW of solar energy with benefits beginning in 2023.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-dental-case-study.pdf
Further, the
lower let-down ratio represented a 30% cost savings
per year.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/avient-sarl-czech-republic-branch-register-extract-dec-3-2021.pdf
Czech Republic Branch
Údaje platné ke dni: 3. prosince 2021 03:45 1/1
Výpis
z obchodního rejstříku, vedeného
Městským soudem v Praze
oddíl , vložka A 78870
Datum vzniku a zápisu: 30. srpna 2018
Spisová značka: A 78870 vedená u Městského soudu v Praze
Označení odštěpného
závodu:
Avient S.à r.l., Czech Republic Branch
Sídlo: Pobřežní 620/3, Karlín, 186 00 Praha 8
Identifikační číslo: 074 10 026
Právní forma: Odštěpný závod zahraniční právnické osoby
Předmět podnikání:
Výroba, obchod a služby neuvedené v přílohách 1 až 3 živnostenského zákona
Vedoucí odštěpného závodu:
LÁSZLÓ MEDNYÁNSZKY, dat. nar. 23. listopadu 1967
9400 Sopron, Ösvény 7, Maďarská republika
Zřizovatel - zahraniční osoba:
Avient S.à r.l.
9638 Pommerloch, Route de Bastogne 19, Lucemburské velkovévodství
Registrační číslo: B226205
Právní forma: společnost s ručením omezeným
Statutární orgán zřizovatele - zahraniční osoby:
HOLGER HANS KRONIMUS, dat. nar. 26. ledna 1968
76571 Gaggenau, Adolf Dambach-Strasse 2, Spolková republika Německo
Den vzniku funkce: 4. července 2018
Den vzniku členství: 4. července 2018
CHRISTOPH PALM, dat. nar. 16. května 1963
9638 Pommerloch, Route de Bastogne 19, Lucemburské velkovévodství
Den vzniku funkce: 4. července 2018
Den vzniku členství: 4. července 2018
ZANETA GABRIELA POTOCZNY, dat. nar. 17. října 1974
9638 Pommerloch, route de Bastogne 19, Lucemburské velkovévodství
Den vzniku funkce: 27. února 2019
Den vzniku členství: 27. února 2019
NORBERT MERKLEIN, dat. nar. 3. května 1964
4132 Muttenz, Rothausstrasse 61, Švýcarská konfederace
Den vzniku funkce: 18. ledna 2021
Den vzniku členství: 18. ledna 2021
Počet členů: 4
Společnost je platně vázána nebo zastupována vůči třetím osobám takto: má-li
Společnost více než jednoho jednatele, pak podpisem kteréhokoli jednatele.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/IR_Deck_11.4.19.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
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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P O L Y O N E
P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N *
Segment End Market Geography
15% Healthcare
Wire & Cable
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Textiles
Color
Additives
& Inks
34%
Distribution
41%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
25%
United States
54% Europe
20%
Latin
America
10%
*Pro Forma excluding PP&S and including Fiber-Line
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P R O O F O F PER FO R MA N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
10
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
$1.51
$1.61
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
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P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
Expand specialty portfolio
with strategic acquisitions
Innovate and develop new
technologies and services
Repurchase 600K-1M
shares annually
Increase commercial
resources 5-7% annually
Double acquired
company margins
Enhance efficiencies
through Lean Six Sigma
and commercial excellence
531
710130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
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
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
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Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
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Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
4
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
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Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
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Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Vitality Index
% of sales from products launched last 5 years
35%
2006 2018
$20
$56
2006 2018
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
New technology
development
outside of and with
our current base
Service adjacent
markets and
Create new
markets, target
new customer
needs
Service existing
markets and
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
PlastiComp
Fiber-Line
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
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C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
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Polymer
Composite
Strength
Design Flexibility
Continuous
Fiber
Thermoset
Short Glass
Fiber
Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber
Long Glass Fiber
Thermoplastics
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Acquired
Polystrand
Installed LFT
production
Avon Lake
Acquired
Gordon
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber
Thermoplastic
(LFT)
Technology
Installed LFT
production
Barbastro,
Spain
Acquired
Glasforms
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011
Acquired
PlastiComp,
specialty LFT
producer
2018
PolyOne Corporation
Acquired
Fiber-Line,
specialty
fiber
processor
17
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
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W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
Bulkheads and Transoms
Ceilings and Hatches
Doors and Cabinetry
Flooring
Door Panels
Side Walls
Flooring & Side Panels
Aerodynamic Fairings
Seat and Bunk
Reinforcements
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
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1.
Leverage
PolyOne’s
global reach
Phase 1 Phase 2
Phase 3
18-20%
operating
margins
Invest in
commercial
resources
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
20%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E
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Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
138
181
251
$23 $25
$70
7% 8%
18-20%
Recent Acquisitions
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Average
Company Size
# of
Possibilities
Rationale
250
• Local to regional footprint
• Niche technology focus
• Concentrated customer base
$50M–$200M 150
• Regional to global footprint
• 1–3 specialty technologies
• Diversified customer base
>$200M 30
• Global footprint with local service
• Diverse specialty technologies
• Highly diversified customer &
market portfolio
S T R O N G P I P E L I N E
D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$0.78
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(In millions)
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
$900
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
YTD
$917M
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 $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1
PolyOne Corporation
Increasing Annual Dividend
26
$0.81
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W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?
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
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
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T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
125
169
412
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
67
247
147
2018 141
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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Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
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Customer Projects
Enables sales growth by building more intimate
customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’
needs, with a service that is not easily replicated
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
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Enables validation of fit and function
Shortens design cycle and time to market
Avoids tooling rework
Drives innovation
Delivers substantial customer value
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From concept to production
99.9%
Reduction in
turnaround time
Traditional Timeline
up to 24 weeks
PolyOne ColorMatrix
Select™
6 hours
Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time
Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match,
prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
“Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry”
-CEO, Industry Leader
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
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SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S
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Solid
Colorants
Performance
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
28% Industrial
Textiles
Building & Construction
10%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
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 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
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Europe
35%
United
States
45%
1%
Mexico
South
America
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
E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S *
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Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
22%
16%
9%
7%
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
*Pro Forma including Fiber-Line
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
P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N *
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$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Europe
28%
United
States
46%
24%
*Pro Forma including Fiber-Line
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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27%
22%
18%
Electrical &
Building &
Construction
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
5.9%
5.6%
1.0%
3.0%
5.0%
7.0%
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
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Performance
Polyethylene
Pigments
9%
TiO2
Styrenic Block
Copolymer 7%
Nylon
Polypropylene
Plasticizers
4%
Dyestuffs
Other Raw
Materials
32%
$900 million of raw material purchases estimated in 2019 excluding Distribution business
Note: All figures exclude PolyOne Distribution business and divested PP&S business
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
Robert W.