https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
We began making our proxy materials available to
shareholders on March 27, 2025.
In preparing competitive market data for 2024, we drew from two independent sources.
The second independent source of data that we used to augment the peer proxy analysis was the Consultant’s
analysis of competitive market data relating to other applicable general industries.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-record-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2015-results
of available liquidity."
In millions, except per share data)
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In addition, a recording of the audio will be available for one week, beginning at
Summary of Special Items (Unaudited)(In millions, except per share data)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation.pdf
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow, to the most
comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without
unreasonable effort.
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Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
HIGH FREE CASH FLOW
CONVERSION
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $635M and estimated CAPEX of $90M (excludes IT system upgrade of $25M and synergy capture CAPEX of $20M)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022
86 89
85
80
76 76
89
85
79 78 76 76 76
70 69
63
8
LB
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022
Total Enterprise Value / 2022E EBITDAWith the Clariant Color business
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is
now concentrated in less-cyclical
and high-growth markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/AVNT Q4 2021 Earnings Presentation_0.pdf
The Company does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow, to the most
comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without
unreasonable effort.
D
is
t.
)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA
HIGH FREE CASH FLOW
CONVERSION
Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $635M and estimated CAPEX of $90M (excludes IT system upgrade of $25M and synergy capture CAPEX of $20M)
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022
86 89
85
80
76 76
89
85
79 78 76 76 76
70 69
63
8
LB
Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022
Total Enterprise Value / 2022E EBITDAWith the Clariant Color business
acquisition and divestment of the
PP&S business, our exposure is
now concentrated in less-cyclical
and high-growth markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Cesa Fiber Additives for Heat Preservation Technical Bulletin.pdf
TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM
• Test Method: FTTS-FA-010-2007 4.2
• Equipment: Thermovision
• Heat Source: 500W Halogen Lamp
• Heat Distance: 100 cm
Surface temperature before exposure: 20.22°C
Surface temperature after 10 min exposure: 33.85°C
Temperature change: +13.6°C
Added Cesa Fiber Additives for heat preservation
TEST METHOD STANDARD REQUEST TEST RESULT
GB/T30127
Far infrared radiation properties
Far infrared emissivity ≥0.88 (5-14um)
(Test temperature: 34°C) 0.9
Far infrared radiation
temperature rise ≥ 1.4°C 9°C
GB/T 18319-2019
Thermal retention with accumulated
by infrared ray
Maximum temperature rise ≥ 6°C 8.9°C
Mean temperature rise ≥ 4.4°C
(20 minutes) 5.6°C
FTTS-FA-010
Infrared radiation properties &
thermal retention temperature rise
Average emissivity ≥ 0.8 (2-22um)
(Test temperature: 25°C) 0.8
Specified heating ΔT ≥ 0.5°C
(relative to the standard) +5.34°C (ΔT)
GB/T 11048-2008 Method A
Thermal transmittance
Unit: clo
Naked body: 0
Underwear: 0.04
T-shirt: 0.09
Thick sweater: 0.35
Winter coat: 0.7
All the data above are the reference value
0.625
Human Physiological Experiment
Blood flow volume +12.9%
Blood flow velocity +13.6%
Blood oxygenation(%SpO2) +1.7%
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Silicon Dioxide.pdf
Additional information is available through the relevant Safety Data Sheet
(SDS).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Brochure.pdf
It is
available to rPET producers and converters to help
improve recycling and sustainability of PET bottles.
For applications requiring color or toning,
SmartHeat RHC is also available as ColorMatrix
Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability.
Improved Thermal Stability & Reduced Yellowing
Based on APR Critical Guidance Test Data
3mm Plaque Actual APR Tolerance
L* 91 >82
da* -0.61 >-3
db* -0.38 1.5
Sample Delta L* Delta b*
Reference -7.5 11.3
Reference + RHC -5.6 8.6
INCREASED rPET CONTENT & IMPROVED QUALITY
SmartHeat RHC is
APR accredited for both
Critical Guidance and
Bottle-to-Bottle,
and is EPBP approved.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/adventure-sports-brochure.pdf
Whether you’re looking to create
lightweight designs, amp up aesthetics,
rethink comfort, or bring to life your
latest cutting-edge idea, you can count
on Avient for design and advanced
polymer recommendations that will
excite your customers and add to your
profitability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Avient Q2 2024 Earnings Call Presentation.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;
• Disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations;
• Changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• Demand for our products and services;
• 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 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;
• Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA;
• 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, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
Avient does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because
Avient is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort.
FX +4.6%
FX -1.5%
Total Avient +3.1%
Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange
Q2 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS)
$525
$542
$94
$108
19.9%
(in millions) (in millions)
7
17.9%
+200 bps
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
• Organic sales growth in all
regions led by Americas
• Raw material deflation combined
with cost reduction actions drove
EBITDA margin expansion
+ 3%
(+5% excluding FX)
+ 15%
(+17% excluding FX)
Q2 2024 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS)
$301
$308
$60
$64
20.6%
(in millions) (in millions)
8
19.8%
+80 bps
* Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
• Sales growth in consumer,
healthcare and building &
construction end markets offset
by weaker demand in
telecommunications
• EBITDA margin expansion
driven by positive end market
mix as well as raw material
deflation
+ 2%
(+4% excluding FX)
+ 7%
(+8% excluding FX)
2024 G U IDA N CE
FY 2024 GUIDANCE
Previous (May 7) Current
Adjusted EBITDA $510 to $535 million $515 to $540 million
Adjusted EPS $2.50 to $2.65 $2.55 to $2.70
Interest Expense $105 million $105 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million ~$140 million
10
Q3 2024: Adjusted EPS of $0.62
11
Highlights
• Provides performance updates on 2030
Sustainability Goals
• Reduced company’s Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions
by 48% since 2019
• Highlights ESG performance ratings, certifications,
and awards, including recent upgrades by
Ecovadis to Gold and CDP to A-
• Reflects Great Place to Work® culture focused on
health, safety and employee engagement
2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
11
Sustainability for a
Better Tomorrow
2023
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
12
• Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 in
New York, NY
• The focus will be to do a deep dive on the
Company’s strategy
• Further details to be communicated
2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY
AP P EN D IX
15
Performance
Additives
15%
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
Polyethylene
10%Nylon
Polypropylene
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
Other Raw
Materials
38%
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
RAW MATERIAL BASKET
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
41%
36%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
23%Industrial
Building and
7%
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
7%
17
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
18
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
52%
35%
19
6%Industrial
12%
10% Defense
Building &
END MARKET REGION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS
32%
26%
Building &
6%
2% Defense
1%
(18% of sales)
2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES
25%
Building &
(36% of sales)Transportation
22%
Building &
12%
6%
US &
Canada
(41% of sales)
59%
22%
Building &
LATAM
(5% of sales)
20
BY END MARKET
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except for per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders
and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special
items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.