https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION
MANUFACTURER
F O O D P R O C E S S I N G
E N V I R O N M E N T S
• Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that
come in contact with food products
• Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing
• Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product,
such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific
brand color
• Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives
for optimal performance in reducing microbe
growth
• Developed custom formulation for complex
processing configurations in sheet extrusion
technology
• Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance,
chemical resistance, flame retardance, and
regulatory product stewardship
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool
GLOBAL CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDER
I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R
C A B I N E T S
• PC-based solution with good impact strength
• UL 94 V-0 certification
• Dimensionally stable
• Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution
with high modulus and high impact strength
• Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm
• Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific
white requirements and maintained good color
stability even after long-term production at high
temperatures
• Ensured high flowability so the material could be
injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the
metal frame
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_George Inglis.pdf
These include positions in Assistant Corporate Corporate Controller; an
ex-pat assignment in the UK supporting Avient’s Color business; Director of Finance for the
Color, Additives & Inks segment; and, most recently, as Vice President of Internal Audit.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/PET Recycling Eco-System Infographic.pdf
© 2024 Avient, All Rights Reserved
RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION
Create Value
• Increase yield
• Expand applications
• Improve aesthetics
• Reduce energy
• rePrize™ IV Builder
• Ionix™ Flake Treatment
• Optica™ Toners & Colors for
Enhanced Recyclability
• Joule™ Reheat Additive
DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
Enhance Consumer Experience
• Improve aesthetics and visual
appeal
• Extend shelf life
• Bolster consumer safety
• Improve organoleptics
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive
• Triple A™ Acetaldehyde
Scavenger
• Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger
• Optica™ Toners
COLLECTION, SORTING,
Supply Quality Feedstock with
APR* Recognized Solutions
• Expand end-use applications
• Reduce downcycling
• Improve color stability
• Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier
• Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger
PREFORM MOLDING &
BOTTLE BLOWING
Promote Process Optimization
• Reduce energy
• Reduce bottle blow-outs
• Mitigate stress cracking
• Improve mechanical and
dimensional stability
• Increase throughput
• Eze™ Slip AgentPET
RECYCLING
ECO-SYSTEM
PREFORM
MOLDING
& BOTTLE
BLOWING
COLLECTION,
SORTING,
DISTRIBUTION,
RETAIL SALES,
CONSUMPTION
RESIN
(RPET/PET)
PRODUCTION
* APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/outdoor-industry-overview-brochure.pdf
Color, Color and More Color
Manufacturers of equipment and apparel agree—a
crisp pop of bright color adds just the right amount
of visual interest needed to grab attention.
Help them customize with materials that
fit a wide variety of needs—from colors and patterns
to textures and soft touch materials—and keep you
ahead of the pack
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-first-quarter-2021-news-release.pdf
The company noted the following segment highlights:
The Color, Additives and Inks segment delivered record operating income of $89 million during
the first quarter, a 40% increase over the prior year.
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 609.3 $ 256.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 216.5 185.3
Distribution 362.7 289.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.2) (19.8)
Sales $ 1,162.3 $ 711.5
Gross margin:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 197.5 $ 89.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 64.7 52.6
Distribution 39.3 33.6
Corporate and eliminations 0.9 (4.1)
Gross margin $ 302.4 $ 171.5
Selling and administrative expense:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 108.7 $ 48.9
Specialty Engineered Materials 30.5 30.3
Distribution 15.3 14.2
Corporate and eliminations 27.5 25.3
Selling and administrative expense $ 182.0 $ 118.7
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8
Distribution 24.2 19.5
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0)
Other income, net 1.5 1.6
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3
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Attachment 7
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance
and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current
profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share:
Three Months Ended
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 33.1
Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 8.6
Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 41.7
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing operations(2) 7.8
Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 49.5
Weighted average diluted shares 86.7
Pro forma impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 6.1
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.8
Adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro forma for Clariant MB acquisition $ 0.53
December 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share: Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(2)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5
Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0
Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6)
Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7
Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5
Weighted average diluted shares 90.6
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93
(2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted
Earnings per Share: Avient
Special
Adjusted
Clariant MB
Pro Forma
Adjustments(3)
Pro Forma
Adjusted
Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3
Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4
Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9)
Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1
Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7
Weighted average diluted shares 77.7
Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3
Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0
Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74
(3) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition
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Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment
Year Ended December 31,
2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Color, Additives and Inks $ 88.8 $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Specialty Engineered Materials 34.2 22.3 94.4 83.7 72.3
Distribution 24.0 19.4 69.5 75.4 71.5
Corporate and eliminations (26.6) (29.4) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7)
Operating income $ 120.4 $ 52.8 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6
Items Below OI in Corporate
Other income, net $ 1.5 $ 1.6 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9)
Depreciation & Amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 27.4 $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Specialty Engineered Materials 7.8 7.5 30.0 29.5 23.2
Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.7 0.5 0.7
Corporate and eliminations 1.7 1.4 9.2 5.4 4.4
Depreciation & Amortization $ 37.1 $ 19.9 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6
EBITDA
Color, Additives and Inks $ 116.2 $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Specialty Engineered Materials 42.0 29.8 124.4 113.2 95.5
Distribution 24.2 19.5 70.2 75.9 72.2
Corporate and eliminations (24.9) (28.0) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3)
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
EBITDA as a % of Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks 19.1 % 20.0 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 %
Specialty Engineered Materials 19.4 % 16.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 %
Distribution 6.7 % 6.7 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 %
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Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color,
Additives and Inks
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2020 2020 2019 2018
Sales:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 256.5 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 279.4 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8
Pro forma sales $ 535.9 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3
Color, Additives and Inks $ 40.5 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 23.0 45.0 72.9 80.3
Pro forma operating income $ 63.5 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8
Depreciation & amortization:
Color, Additives and Inks $ 10.9 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 15.1 30.1 60.3 61.2
Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 26.0 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortization (EBITDA):
Color, Additives and Inks $ 51.4 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8
Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(4) 38.1 75.1 133.2 141.5
Pro forma EBITDA $ 89.5 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3
Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 16.7 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 %
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA: 2021 2020 2020 2019 2018
Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 79.7 $ 33.1 $ 133.8 $ 75.7 $ 87.4
Income tax expense 22.9 11.9 5.2 33.7 14.4
Interest expense 19.3 9.4 74.6 59.5 62.8
Debt extinguishment cost — — 1.1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 37.1 19.9 115.0 78.1 72.6
EBITDA $ 159.0 $ 74.3 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3
Special items, before tax 2.4 9.6 66.2 61.7 59.5
Interest expense included in special items — — (10.1) — —
Accelerated depreciation included in special items (0.5) — (3.2) — (3.0)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 160.9 $ 83.9 $ 381.6 $ 308.7 $ 294.8
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Sales:
Three Months Ended
Sales $ 711.5
Clariant MB pro forma adjustment to sales(4) 279.4
Pro forma sales $ 990.9
(4) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020)
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Avient Announces Record First Quarter 2021 Results; Increases Full Year Guidance.pdf
NEWS RELEASE
4.29 232pm News Release (002).pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Syncure Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide.pdf
Syncure™ XLPE
Cross-linkable
Polyethylene
Formulations
FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Syncure™ XLPE
MOISTURE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEMS
SYSTEM S100FH S100FH-XUV S100FH-UV S100FV S100FV-UV S112NA S120NA S200FH S200FV
Applications Building Wire,
Building Wire,
Photo-Voltaic (PV)
Wire
Building Wire,
Teck-90 Pipe and Tube Building Wire, Tray Cable,
Service Entrance
Building Wire, Tray Cable,
Service Entrance
Specification UL 44 UL 44 UL 44, UL 4703 UL 44 UL 44 CSA 22.2 Suitable for
NSF 61 UL 44 UL 44
Wire Type XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2,
XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2,
SIS
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
USE-2, SIS, PV
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
XHHW-2, RHW-2,
USE-2, SIS, PV RW-90, Teck-90 – RHW-2, RHW, RHH,
XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2
Components % 83% S1054A
17% V0022G RoHS
83% S1054A
17% V0022G-UV RoHS
70% S1054A
30% V0022G-UV RoHS
50% S1054A
50% V0044G RoHS
50% S1054A
50% V0044G-UV RoHS
95% S1054A
5% S1000B
95% S1016A
5% S1037B
78% S1054A
22% SC5400-0002 RoHS
MB ALT FR
50% S1054A
50% SC5400-0003 RoHS
MB ALT FR
Features Horizontal
Flame
Horizontal Flame,
UV Resistant,
Colors Possible
Horizontal Flame,
FV-1 Flame, UV Resistant,
Colors Possible
VW-1 VW-1, UV Resistant,
Colors Possible Non-FR Rigid Pipe Applications Horizontal Flame,
DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 1.01 1.02 1.10 1.31 1.31 0.92 0.95 1.01 1.31
Hardness Shore D,
10 Seconds 47 47 47 48 48 47 59 47 48
Gel 68 68 70 70 70 72 72 68 70
TENSILE PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength
(psi) 2800 2500 2650 3200 2650 2800 4500 2800 3200
Elongation % 400 400 540 470 540 400 80 400 470
Tensile
Retention % 100 100 97 110 110 95 75 95 100
Elongation
Retention % 90 90 94 100 100 90 75 90 93
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric
Strength (V/mil) 1000 1400 1400 1200 1200 1000 – 1000 1200
Dielectric
Constant 2.31 2.45 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.24 2.1 2.31 2.61
Dissipation
Factor % 0.0012 0.0080 0.008 0.0043 0.0043 0.0008 0.002 0.0012 0.0043
THERMAL
Temperature
Rating °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 90 90
Heat
Deformation % 10 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5
The Syncure™ XLPE portfolio is a two-step, silane-
grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene system.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Titanium Dioxide.pdf
TiO2 is a naturally occurring mineral used as a bright white pigment for paint, in the food industry as a coloring,
in sunscreens and cosmetics, and in other industrial uses.
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
USES AND APPLICATIONS
This chemical or product is generally used in the following manner as a coloring agent or a pigment.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CATEGORY DETAIL
EC Number 236-675-5
CAS Number 13463-67-7
Name Subclass 1 Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
Structural Formula O======Ti====== O
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Crystalline
Color White
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 1560–1843°C
Boiling Point 3,000°C
Bulk Density 3.9 g/mL at 25°C
Water Solubility Immiscible
HEALTH EFFECTS
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Consumer
Based on available data, TiO2 is not a hazardous substance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Carbon Black.pdf
In plastics, paints, and inks carbon black is used as a color pigment.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Colored printing inks, non-impact printing, coatings, paints and lacquers, plastics, spinning fibers, specials
applications; pigment, conductivity, reaction media, UV-filters.
Toxicity for Reproduction
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder/ Beads
Color Black
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 3550°C
Boiling Point 500–600°C
Partition Coefficient:
N-octanol/Water Not Applicable
Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Self-ignition Temperature >284°F
Flammability >45 s
Explosiveness 50 g/m3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.