PolyOne Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Clariant Color and Additive Masterbatch Business...

PolyOne Completes Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition, Announces New Name: Avient Corporation

CLEVELAND, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of closing the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch later this year, PolyOne Corporati

In addition, the company will provide an update on the integration of the Clariant Color business, including future synergy capture, and a financial overview.

Inclusive of the impact of the Clariant financing, adjusted EPS was $0.28 Completed acquisition of Clariant's masterbatch business for net purchase price of approximately $1.4 billion and announced new company name: Avient Corporation Management will provide more commentary related to its second quarter performance, the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and initial thoughts on third quarter performance on its upcoming conference call.

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PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Film & Sheet SELECTION GUIDE Anti-block BOPET application (PV back sheet, packaging film, industry film) Sleeve application (PETG) Anti-static Migrating anti-static system Flame retardant Halogen free flame retardant system, transparent, UL94 VTM-0 Light stabilizer Protection for outdoor application (UV 380nm) Protection for screen application (UV 400nm) Matting agent Matting agent Pinning agent Increased conductivity O2 scavenger Content protection against oxygen White masterbatch Blue shade white Standard white Black masterbatch Carbon black Cool black system BOPET STANDARD PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Anti-block Standard anti-block Printable A/B/A PET sheet and film High-transparent and low COF Anti-static A/B/A film or sheet (transparency) A/B/A film or sheet (matte) Impact modifier Improve sheet elongation at low temperature Chain extender IV improver, EU food and FDA approved White masterbatch Standard white Matting agent Surface matting agent APET SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Slip agent Mainly used for multilayer PE/PP film and composite film Anti-block Pure anti-block can be used in transparent film Contain both anti-block and slip agent for polyolefin film Processing masterbatch Used in blowing and tape casting of PE/PP (liquid) Anti-oxidant Protection of film from degrading while processing Increase reclaimed ingredients in the formula Light stabilizer Protection of content Low precipitation, which is especially suitable for thinner PE products, such as film and spinning Anti-fog Good resistance to cold and hot fog, and suitable for thinner film Anti-static Applicable to multilayer PE/PP film and composite film PO SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Wide range of base resins are used for functional additives including BOPET, APET, PE, PP and PA. • Available for different processings, such as film blowing, tape casting, biaxial stretching and sheet extrusion • Suitable for different industries such as food, beverages, consumer goods and industrial • Addition rate depends on the specific requirements and application • Can be customized to meet customer requirements for colors BRANDS • CESA™ • ColorMatrix™ • HIFORMER™ • OnCap™ • RENOL™ To learn more, please visit avient.com or call +86 21 28981188

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