https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/AVNT Q4 2022 Earnings Press Release-1.pdf
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; the current and
potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial
position or cash flows including, without limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; changes in
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; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including
Avient Protective Materials; 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; 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.
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income
taxes $ (77.4) $ 104.3 $ 26.9 $ 27.4 $ 20.5 $ 47.9
Income tax benefit (expense) - GAAP 60.8 — 60.8 (17.1) — (17.1)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (26.8) (26.8) — (4.1) (4.1)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — (39.2) (39.2) — 7.5 7.5
Income tax benefit (expense) $ 60.8 $ (66.0) $ (5.2) $ (17.1) $ 3.4 $ (13.7)
Effective Tax Rate(1) 78.5 % 19.6 % 62.4 % 28.6 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
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Year Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
GAAP
Results
Special
Items
Adjusted
Results
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 63.8 $ 194.0 $ 257.8 $ 203.5 $ 57.1 $ 260.6
Income tax benefit (expense) - GAAP 19.3 — 19.3 (51.9) — (51.9)
Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (49.4) (49.4) — (13.0) (13.0)
Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — (28.4) (28.4) — 5.9 5.9
Income tax expense $ 19.3 $ (77.8) $ (58.5) $ (51.9) $ (7.1) $ (59.0)
Effective Tax Rate(1) (30.2)% 22.7 % 25.5 % 22.7 %
(1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding
Three Months Ended Year Ended
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share December 31, 2022
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Avient
shareholders $ (17.0) $ 82.8
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 38.3 116.2
Amortization expense, after-tax (Attachment 1) 14.6 49.0
Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 35.9 248.0
APM pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing operations* 2.5 13.6
APM amortization expense, after tax* — 19.1
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient
shareholders $ 38.4 $ 280.7
Weighted average diluted shares 91.7 92.2
Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items $ 0.42 $ 3.04
* Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership) including the impacts of debt financing and
prepayments on net income from continuing operations.
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Net Debt
December 31,
2022
Short-term and current portion of long term debt $ 2.2
Total long-term debt, net 2,176.7
Unamortized discount and debt issuance cost 37.4
Total debt $ 2,216.3
Cash (641.1)
Net taxes due from sale of business 105.0
Adjusted cash $ (536.1)
Net debt $ 1,680.2
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Free Cash Flow Calculation
December 31,
2022
Cash provided by operating activities 398.4
Capital expenditures (105.5)
Free cash flow $ 292.9
Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Net (loss) income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 83.1
Income tax (benefit) expense (19.3)
Interest expense 119.8
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 162.5
EBITDA $ 346.1
Special items, before income tax 194.0
Interest expense included in special items (26.0)
Depreciation and amortization included in special items (5.5)
APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* 83.1
Adjusted EBITDA $ 591.7
* Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520KeyBanc%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252009%252010%25202013.pdf
Use of Non GAAP Measures
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-150.00%
-50.00%
50.00%
150.00%
250.00%
350.00%
PolyOne S&P 500
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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All time closing high of
$29.48
August 1, 2013
• 15 consecutive quarters of
double digit EPS growth
• 42% CAGR adjusted EPS
expansion 2006-2012
• YTD stock price has
increased 42% versus 20%
growth in the S&P
• 275% increase in market cap:
$0.7b $2.6b since 2006
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Four Pillar Strategy
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PP&S
15%
Specialty
Distribution
25%
0.12
0.27 0.21
0.13
0.68
0.82
1.00
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* 2015
Target
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Appliance
6%
Building &
Construction
13%
Wire & Cable
Electrical &
Electronics
4%
Consumer
Packaging
18%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
5%
HealthCare
Transportation
16%
Textiles
1%
United
States
70%
Europe
14%
Canada
8%
Asia
5%
Latin
America
3%
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
End Markets*
2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion*
EPS
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations
PolyOne
At A Glance
* Restated to exclude discontinued operations
Old
PolyOne Transformation
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
**Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations
2%
34% 43% 45%
60%
65-
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015
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JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
2015
Target
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2006 H1 2013 2015
Where we were Where we are
Organic Consolidated
Target
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16%
Global Specialty Engineered
Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16%
Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26%
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
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*Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
46.5%
2006 Q2 2013
$20.3
$44.7
2006 TTM
Q2'13
14.3%
31.1%
2006 Q2 2013
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
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We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Polymer Science
Formulation
Chemistry
Processing
Inputs
Base Resins
Additives
Modifiers
Colorants
Specialized
Polymer Materials,
Services, and Solutions
Expertise
Satisfied
Consumers
PolyOne Customer
Innovative
Products & Services
Marketplace Demands
Performance Requirements
Value Drivers
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Positioned for Strong Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
August 13 - Key Bank 2013 Investor Presentation non-GAAP v2.pdf
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-brings-sustainable-innovation-npe-2024
ColorMatrix™ AAnchor™ Acetaldehyde Control Technology: a finalist for Product Technology Innovation of the Year for sustainable packaging at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2024, this specially formulated acetaldehyde scavenger for PET packaging developed to improve recyclability, enhance bottle quality, and meet compliance with regulatory limits – winner will be announced during PRSE 2024 in Amsterdam, June 19-20, 2024
Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer: also a finalist for Product Technology Innovation of the Year for sustainable packaging at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2024, this innovative additive enables the use of recycled polyolefins by creating a homogenous polymer mixture, bridging the gap between virgin and recycled polymers, promoting circularity and sustainability – winner will be announced during PRSE 2024 in Amsterdam, June 19-20, 2024
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-host-investor-conference-call
The company cited strong performance from its North American businesses, which is helping to offset early first quarter impacts of the COVID-19 virus in China.
But more and more, people are rightfully avoiding group meetings, practicing social distancing and deferring unnecessary travel to stem the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/labware-diagnostics/ivd-devices
This is particularly evident in the expanding market of point-of-care testing (POCT) where diagnostic devices such as blood monitoring systems and test kits for infectious diseases and viruses (flu, COVID-19, HIV) are becoming more accessible to the public.
COVID-19 Containment Tube Screw Caps
https://www.avient.com/news/bic-amplifies-sustainable-design-avient-recycled-content-material-soleil-click-5-women-s-razor-handle
October 19, 2021
CLICHY / CLEVELAND – October 19, 2021 – BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, has chosen to team up with Avient to reinforce its dedication to the circular economy.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-completes-sale-designed-structures-and-solutions
July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-and-virginia-tech-collaborate-industrial-design-students-challenged-automotive-aftermarket-part-competition
The project started at the end of August when Avient Design presented approximately 40 third-year industrial design students with a captivating design brief.
https://www.avient.com/news/5g-accelerated-new-polyone-formulations-telecom-equipment
PolyOne experts will be onsite to discuss 5G materials and solutions at Stand 9-30 at 5G/IoT Network Expo, July 17-19, 2019 in Tokyo.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/bringing-global-vision-2020-s-usee-life
To give some perspective, there were only 19 designated Gold winners from among the 101 design awards presented.