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DISCLAIMER
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Welcome
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
INTRODUCTION
Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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WE ARE A FORMULATOR
CUSTOM
FORMULATION
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WE ARE INNOVATORS
2,500+
ACTIVE PATENT
FILINGS WORLDWIDE
1,100+
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
>85% Stage-gate technology projects
enable sustainable solutions
INDIA INNOVATION CENTER
33%
2022 VITALITY
INDEX
140+
MATERIAL SCIENCE
PhD ASSOCIATES
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3% 3%
5%
Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
CAPEX / Revenue
2023E
Global footprint enables greater flexibility to exceed
needs of customers and deliver localized technical
and formulation expertise
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Manufacturing Locations by Region
WE ARE ASSET LIGHT
Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA
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Asset-light flexibility
enables more nimble
manufacturing capabilities
and lower overhead
Periods of economic
weakness have driven
higher levels of cash
generation due to working
capital improvement
PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION
80% 80%
81%
84%
83%
79%
50%
70%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023E
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2 Recent Divestitures - Combined $1.7B in Proceeds
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION
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Combined $3.6B Investment in Acquisitions Since 2016
Color Business
Distribution
2016 2022
PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION
46%
87%
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20%
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Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications
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END MARKET TRANSFORMATION
Defense
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8%
23%
4%
2006 2023E
Other
Industri
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22%
56%
14%
43%
9%
2006 2023E
Reduced Exposure to Cyclical End Markets End Market Diversification
Transportation
Building &
Construction
57%
Defense
IMPROVING PROFITABILITY AND EXPANDING MARGINS
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Adj.
EBITDA Margins
(1)
5.4%
11.5%
16.0%
2006 2018 2023E
• Delivered on organic growth combined with
transformative and bolt-on acquisitions
• Divested commodity businesses tied to more
cyclical end markets
• Expanded presence in high growth areas of
sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare
applications and emerging regions
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
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Growth Drivers
Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Composites 8–10%
Healthcare 8–10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other (GDP growth) 0–2%
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60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
(GDP Growth)
HISTORICAL GROWTH DRIVER PERFORMANCE
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Composites
$51
$84
$212
$668
$108 $113
$231
$293
Asia/Emerging Regions
$265
$358
$726
$830
12%
$340
$455
$790
$1,175
Sustainable Solutions
(Sales $ in millions)
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$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$915M
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions 2016-2022
($ in millions)
11% Organic CAGR
$1,175M
Eco-Conscious
Recycle Solutions
VOC Reduction
Sustainable Infrastructure
Reduced Energy Use
Bio-polymers
Solutions to increase
recycled content and
minimize plastic waste
Solutions to reduce
weight and energy
consumption
Solutions to preserve and
protect natural resources
& human life
SUSTAINABILITY: FOCUS TODAY
Sustainability Strategy
Walter Ripple
Vice President, Sustainability
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OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
As the world’s premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials,
services, and solutions, Avient is committed to meeting the needs of the present
without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their needs.
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Sustainability is integral to achieving our vision, mission, and
performance that:
• creates a safe and accepting environment that
empowers associates to perform to their fullest potential
• gives back to the communities where we work and live
• enables customers to innovate solutions that help make
the planet more sustainable
• protects the environment by addressing climate change,
conserving natural resources and preventing pollution
• actively manages risk for investors & yields
financial performance
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EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT
DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN OUR CULTURE
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MEGATRENDS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Advancements in
Technology
Transformation of
Municipalities
Lifestyle
Refresh
Rethinking
Globalization
Evolution of
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SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVING
AVIENT’S GROWTH
Changes in consumer behavior driven by climate
change & desire to reduce plastics waste
Consumers seeking to buy more sustainable products
from more sustainable companies
Brand owner and retailer demand to meet
sustainability targets & needs
Rising emphasis on preserving and protecting
natural resources & human life
Increased current and pending government legislation
and regulations
CONSUMERS WANT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Source: Simon Kucher 2022
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Consider sustainability
when they purchase
Rate sustainability as a key
criterion in
purchasing decisions
34%
Are willing to pay more for
sustainable products
Average premium
consumers are willing to pay
for sustainable products
PURPOSE-DRIVEN CONSUMERS NOW LARGEST SEGMENT
Source: IBM / National Retail Federation 2022
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“Purpose-driven consumers seek
products and brands that align with
their values and provide health and
wellness benefits.