FX) as strong growth in healthcare applications was offset by weak transportation demand, as well as lower defense sales on tough year over year comparisons • Unfavorable mix related to lower defense sales resulted in lower margin in the quarterAdj.

Examples include providing a safe strong grip in wet environments, waterproofing gaskets and seals, molded-in “bumpers” to provide impact resistance to prevent premature breakage, and vibration damping.

Building off our strong performance in 2024, I remain optimistic in our team’s ability to achieve the long-term financial targets we shared at Investor Day last December.” 3 Webcast Details Avient will provide additional details on its 2024 fourth quarter and full year results, as well as its 2025 full year outlook during its webcast scheduled for 8:00 a.m.

We have always been prudent with respect to our balance sheet, and as a result of our Term Loan offering and strong fourth quarter cash flow, we ended the year with nearly

said, "Our balance sheet and cash flow remain strong, and they continue to provide us with flexibility to invest in strategic initiatives and return cash to shareholders. 

Building off our strong performance in 2024, I remain optimistic in our team's ability to achieve the long-term financial targets we shared at Investor Day last December."

We continue to generate strong cash flow from operations and are maintaining our full year free cash flow guidance of

We're further pleased to have these businesses join forces with us at a time when we have momentum and are demonstrating strong organic growth," said Mr.

We have a track record of generating strong free cash flow, and this was once again the case in the second quarter," said

said, "Our balance sheet and cash flow remain very strong, and we ended June with over