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S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 7
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
G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K
PolyOne Corporation 8
* Pro Forma for sale of DSS
Operating Income
% of Sales
2006 Q3 YTD
2019
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.8%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 9
10
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
2018 2019E
$1.65
$1.51
Pro Forma for sale
of PP&S
T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S
PolyOne Corporation 10
C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 11
• Volume driven,
commodity
production
• Heavily tied to cyclical
end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
• Shift to value-based
selling & an innovative
culture
• New leadership team
appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Investment in
commercial training
and innovation
• Faster growing, high
margin focus
• Accelerated growth
with world class
vitality index
• Significant
commercial resource
additions
• Expanded margins
with specialty focus
• Acquired strategic,
bolt-on companies to
expand technology
offerings and improve
geographic breadth
Volume Value Transformation The Future
2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013
• Landmark portfolio
transformation
creates specialty
growth company
• Sustainability / mega-
trends drive above
market growth
2020 and
Beyond
F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 12
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
heavy emphasis on R&D
• World-class expertise in color
formulation
• Strong presence in specialty end
markets including Consumer,
Packaging and Healthcare
Globalization
• Diverse geographic portfolio with
an established presence in every
major region
• Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve
customers in key growth areas
including India, China and
Southeast Asia
Operational
• Extensive manufacturing footprint
with 46 facilities
• Organizational focus on optimizing
supply chain to better serve
customers
• Color design expertise
Commercial
• Value-focused salesforce with vast
experience marketing and
commercializing specialty
technologies
• Diverse customer portfolio with
established OEM’s
People
Experienced and
talented
associates with a
winning mentality
L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S
13
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
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 EC O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 14
Building & Construction
18%
8%
50%
22%
High Growth End Markets
Percentage of Total Revenue
38%
E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 15
8%
Building &
Construction
38%
Wire &
Cable
11%
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
7%
Transportation
18%
Building &
Construction
Wire &
Cable
Industrial
Electrical &
Electronic
Appliance
3%
Textiles
Transportation
13%
C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E
PolyOne Corporation 16
38% Europe
33%
Asia
19%
22%
Europe
Asia & Middle East
31%
1%
Color & Engineered
Materials
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
Net Sales by Geographic Region
31%
Europe
36%
Asia & Middle East
24%
3%
Pro Forma Color &
Engineered Materials
531
710
1,042
130
164
208
504
663
880
2014 2018 2019E PF*
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 17
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
$2.9 $2.9
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E
PF
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in Billions
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%+ 47%
+ 27%
+ 33%
$4.0
$3.2
2019E PF*
P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
PolyOne Corporation 18
Commercial
Resources
Operating
Income
($ in millions)
Operating
Margins
243
340
$36
$96
11%
Established Acquisitions
(> 7 years)
+ 40% + 165% + 900 bps
U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
PolyOne Corporation 19
2006 - 2013
2013 – 2019
PEOPLE
PRODUCTS PLANET
PERFORMANCE
Clariant Color & Additive
Masterbatch Business
• Building mini-recycling plants to
facilitate customer projects on
design for recycling - CycleWorks
• Uses packaging additives &
colorants to improve recyclability
and enhance automated sorting
• Manufactures oxygen scavengers
to extend shelf-life of perishable
items and reduce material
requirements
• Combines UV-blocking additive
colorants & other barriers to
prevent spoilage and waste
• Offers spin-dyeing solutions that
use significantly less water than
traditional methods, allowing for
sustainable coloration of textiles
• Produces infrared absorbing
additives that reduce energy
requirements for bottle
manufacturing
($ in millions)
(Continuing
Operations)
Clariant Color &
Additive Masterbatch
Business
Synergies
New
2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010
2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500
% Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5%
2019E CapEx $60 $85
% Sales 2.1% 2.1%
2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250
2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22
2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50
P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E
M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S
PolyOne Corporation 20
(1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction
(1)
$0.85/share
O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y
PolyOne Corporation 21
46%
66%
0%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2019E PF
%
o
f
A
d
ju
s
te
d
E
B
IT
D
A
*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
7%
87%
* Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies
Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M
**
PolyOne Corporation 22
T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W
• Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
• Committed financing in place
• Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage
• Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM
• Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years
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• $1.45 B net purchase price
• Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies)
• Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023
• Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative
Transaction
Value
Synergies
Estimated Synergy Breakdown
$60MM
• Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM
– Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience
– Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and
third-party costs
• Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM
achieved by the end of Year 3
• Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion
– Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary
regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast
Asia
• Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of
innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends
Sourcing
Operational
30%
Administrative
30%
PolyOne Corporation 24
S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S
C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E
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At Close Year 1 Year 2
3.2x
3.5x
3.1x
2.6x
Pro Forma with Synergies
2019E PF
Two year leverage goal
(1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Page 3
PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation
Page 4
• Continue specialty
transformation
• Targeting $2.50
Adjusted EPS by
2015, nearly
double 2013 EPS
• Drive double digit
operating income
and adjusted EPS
growth
• 17 consecutive
quarters of double-
digit adjusted EPS
growth
• Shift to faster
growing, high
margin, less cyclical
end markets
• Key acquisitions
propel current and
future growth, as
well as margin
expansion
• Established
aggressive 2015
targets
• Steve Newlin
Appointed,
Chairman, President
and CEO
• New leadership
team appointed
• Implementation of
four pillar strategy
• Focus on value
based selling,
investment in
commercial
resources and
innovation to drive
transformation
• Volume driven,
commodity
producer
• Heavily tied to
cyclical end markets
• Performance largely
dependent on non-
controlling joint
ventures
2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond
-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical
All time high of
$38.38
March 7th, 2014
• 17 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 49% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2013
• 2013 stock price increased
73% versus 30% growth in the
S&P
• More than seven fold increase in
market cap: $0.5b $3.6b
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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Appliance
4%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
9%
Electrical &
Electronics
5%
Consumer
10%Packaging
16%
Industrial
12%
HealthCare
11%
Transportation
18%
Misc.
2%
United
States
66%
Europe
14%
Canada
7%
Asia
6%
Latin
America
7%
PP&S
Specialty
53%
Distribution
27%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
1.31
2.50
$0.00
$0.25
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
Target
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
ha
re
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
End Markets
2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion
EPS
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PolyOne
At A Glance
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
34% 43%
62%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2013 2015
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
Page 7
2006 2013 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit
Expansion
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 8
Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015
2015 EPS: $2.50
2013 EPS: $1.31
Mid single digit
revenue CAGR
Page 9
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartech accretion
Incremental share buybacks
Ongoing LSS Programs
(50-100 bps/yr)
Accelerated Innovation &
Mix Improvement
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20.3
$52.3
2006 2013
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
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14.3%
30.7%
2006 2013
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
19.5%
43.0%
2006 2013
Healthcare
Consumer
Packaging and Additive Technology
Transportation
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Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help
Customers Win
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$48
$317
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2015 2020 2023
Significant Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2013
($ millions)
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Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13
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60%
100%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 2013
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2013
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment
•Targets that expand our:
• Specialty offerings
•End market presence
•Geographic footprint
•Operating Margin
• Synergy opportunities
•Adjacent material solutions
•Expanding our sales,
marketing, and technical
capabilities
• Investing in operational and
LSS initiatives (including
synergy capture)
•Manufacturing alignment Organic
Growth
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Acquisitions
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$0.16
$0.20 $0.24
$0.32
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
2011 2012 2013 2014
Annual Dividend
• Repurchased ~5 million
shares in 2013
• 15 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 2013
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.7
Long-term debt 976.2
Less cash and cash equivalents (365.2)
Net debt $ 623.7
Adjusted EBITDA 2013
Income before income taxes $ 151.0
Interest expense, net 63.5
Depreciation and amortization 108.8
Special items in EBITDA 31.7
Adjusted EBITDA $ 355.0
2
Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2013Y
Global Specialty Engineered Materials sales $ 345.3 $ 615.5
Global Color, Additives and Inks sales 531.8 852.3
Designed Structures and Solutions sales - 597.4
Specialty Platform sales 877.1 2,065.2
Performance Products and Solutions sales 1,166.2 773.2
PolyOne Distribution sales 732.8 1,075.2
Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (142.4)
Total sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,771.2
Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 57.2
Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 104.0
Designed Structures & Solutions OI - 33.4
Specialty Platform OI 12.8 194.6
Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 56.0
PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 63.3
Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 -
Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (52.4)
Special items in OI 39.1 (30.0)
Operating income GAAP 233.6 231.5
Sunbelt equity income (107.0) -
Special items in OI (39.1) 30.0
Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 261.5
Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 9.3%
Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.2%
Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - 5.6%
Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 9.4%
PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 7.2%
Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 5.9%
PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 6.9%
* Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.
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CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY
Design Guide 5
GT5200-0013
GT6000-0004
GT7300-0006
GT5200-5003
GT6000-5002
GT7300-5007
Specific
Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2
Color
Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various
Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes
Base
Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS
FDA
Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Region
Produced
North
America
North
America
North
America Europe Europe Europe
Full
Name
X GT5200-0013
PT White
X GT6000-0004
PT White
X GT7300-0006
PT Black
GT7300-5003
Black FD
GT6000-5002
EI White 1
GT7300-5007
X2 White FD
*Please contact Avient for additional information
6 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS
Density Modified Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-
based alternatives to metals.
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Design Guide 7
Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS
Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)
Rear Zone 400–475
(200–250)
430–500
480–520
(250–270)
480–570
(250–300)
400–445
(200–230)
660–700
(350–475)
400–440
(200–225)
520–600
(270–300)
Center Zone 410–480
(205–253)
440–510
(225–265)
483–522
(252–272)
500–580
(260–305)
410–455
(207–237)
670–710
(357–385)
410–450
(205–230)
550–610
(285–310)
Front Zone 420–490
(210–257)
450–520
(230–270)
487–527
(254–274)
515–590
(267–310)
420–465
(213–243)
680–720
(363–400)
420–455
(215–235)
570–620
(300–320)
Nozzle 425–500
(215–260)
460–530
(235–275)
490–530
(255–275)
530–600
(275–315)
700–730
(370–395)
430–460
(220–240)
610–620
(320–325)
Melt Temperature 425–515
(215–270)
530–580
(276–300)
500–565
(260–300)
530–615
(275–325)
430–495
700–725
(370–385)
610–635
(320–335)
Mold Temperature 140–200
(60–90)
150–200
(65–90)
140–250
(60–120)
160–240
(70–115)
300–400
(150–200)
190–300
(90–150)
Drying Parameters
190 (90)
2–4 Hours
0.01%–0.15%
180 (80)
4–5 Hours
0.10%–0.20%
275 (135)
0.02%–0.04%
250 (125)
0.02%
300 (150)
0.10%
280 (135)
2–3 Hours
0.01%–0.20%
Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or
ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose
Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec
Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa
Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa
Screw Speed 25–75 RPM
Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm
Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1
Comments
1.
Venting Guidelines by Resin
• PC: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• PC/PSU: .002"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PES: .003"–.004" depth & .250" width
• PEI: .001"–.003" depth & .250" width
• PP: .001"–.002" depth & .250" width
• ABS: .0015"–.0025" depth & .250" width
• PEEK: .002"–.004" depth & .250" width
FIGURE 40 - Venting Guidelines
Vent Groove
Vent Land
Vent
FIGURE 44 - Venting guidelines
FIGURE 43 - Venting areas
20 Gravi-Tech
CHAPTER 5 | PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Process optimization ensures a quality process
and minimizes cycle time.
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Green 2,459
W.R.
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They then set up 4 bins in production to sort our plastic scrap into bins of PE/PP, PS, Nylon, and High Temp materials.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives/mevopur-healthcare-functional-additives
Healthcare Thermoplastics: Trilliant™ HC
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf
National Defense
budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress
in Q1 2023
• European NATO members annual defense
spend expected to increase by up to 20%
Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™
One of the highest strength to weight
ratios of any material on Earth
Direct relationships with industry leading
armor manufacturers
Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and
moisture to handle any environment
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DEFENSE
Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO13
Source:
TRANSPORTATION
• Increased EPA regulations requiring
improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by
lower-weight vehicles
• Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S.
vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032
Lightweight panels that establish both
strength and stiffness resulting in
decreased energy usage, lower emissions
Long-lasting Color applications to resist
UV exposure, temperature fluctuations
and exceed the stylistic requirements of
global automakers
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$130
$530
$0.60
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
15
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$845
$3,400
Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
16
• Maintaining free cash flow
and leverage guidance from
February earnings call
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Restructuring actions to
streamline operations and
improve profitability,
primarily in Europe
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$
Less:
Run-Rate CapEx (110)
CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25)
CapEx for Restructuring (15)
Total CapEx (150)
Free Cash Flow 200$
Adjusted EBITDA 530$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Healthcare 8–10%
Composites 10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 2–3%
Avient 6.5%
17
Sustainable
Solutions
32%
Asia / LATAM
Composites
Other (GDP
Growth)
39%
• Virtual presentation to be held
September 20, 2023
• The company will be
conducting an investor-focused
presentation around our
sustainability solutions portfolio
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SUSTAINABILITY
INVESTOR DAY
18
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
($ in millions)
Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12%
19
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
$1,175M
Lightweighting
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human Health & Safety
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET
B&C
• Eco-Conscious
• Carbon footprint
• Resource
conservation
• Carbon footprint
• Bio based content
• Eco-Conscious
Automotive
• Light weighting
• Recycled Content
• VOC reduction
• Recycle Solutions
• Carbon Footprint
Packaging
• Recycle Solutions
• Food waste
reduction
Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals
Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation
20
INVESTING
IN INNOVATION
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O
21
AP P EN D IX
24
RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES
Performance
Additives
Pigments
12%
TiO2
Dyestuffs
2%
Polyethylene
Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
33%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
• Cost inflation
decelerating,
particularly for
hydrocarbon-based
raw materials
2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
40%
37%
18%
2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
24%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,355M $402M
$1,300M $272M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$592M$3,653M
(1)
9%
26
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION
34%
38%
END MARKET REGION
27
34%
21%
Building &
1% Energy
2%
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION
END MARKET
52%
35%
REGION
28
19%
8%Industrial
9% Defense
Building &
32%
27%
14%
Building &
3%
1% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
9%
2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
BY END MARKET
27%
14%
17%
Building &
(37% of sales)Transportation
24%
12%
Building &
US &
Canada
(40% of sales)
56%
23%
Building &
1%
LATAM
(5% of sales)
3%
29
PEER COMPARISONS
AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT
Capex / Revenue
2023E (%)
Avient Specialty
Other Specialty /
Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M.
31
4 4
5 5 5
6
7
9
FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/AVNT Q2 2023 Earnings Presentation%5B70%5D.pdf
Q 1 2 0 2 3
-8%
+6%
-1%
Flat
10
Total Avient -2.6%
2023 G U IDA N CE
$128
$525
$0.56
$2.40
2023 GUIDANCE
12
$800
$3,280
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
(in millions) (in millions)
13
• Focused on working capital
management, restructuring
actions to streamline
operations
• IT investment to further
integrate acquired
businesses and capture
operational efficiencies
• Preserve Free Cash Flow to
maintain net leverage
CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE
($ millions) 2023E
Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$
Less: CapEx (140)
Free Cash Flow 180$
Adjusted EBITDA 525$
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER
14
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022
$340M
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF***
$1,175M
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
Other
(GDP Growth)
Total Company Revenue
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
2022
• Provides progress on 2030 goals
• Reaffirms commitment to U.N.