Patterson added, "As we discussed on our last earnings call, we expected the second half of the year to be more challenging due to an absence of macro-economic tailwinds, fallout from Brexit, and a weaker British pound to name a few, and that is what is playing out. 

We call it “One PolyOne,” and it’s a theme and shift we’ve been pursuing since 2014. They constitute what we’re calling our 2020 Platinum Vision. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Emerging Leaders and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers, called Core Leadership, and Lean Six Sigma training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific Lean Six Sigma programs, up through Master Black Belt certification. Risks inherent in international operations include, but are not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to, duty or tariff restrictions, foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, investment limitations and tax policies; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, withdrawal or renegotiation of trade agreements, natural disasters, major public health issues, pandemics, civil strife, acts of war, insurrection and terrorism; • supply chain disruptions; • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act; • compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including export control and economic sanctions; • difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; • limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; • reduced protection of intellectual property rights; • other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted; and • increasingly complex laws and regulations concerning privacy and data security, including, but not limited to, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. In 2021, we launched our fourth Employee Resource Group called EMBRACE (which focuses on understanding and valuing the many diverse cultures and backgrounds of our associates). Risks inherent in international operations include, but are not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to, duty or tariff restrictions, foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, investment limitations and tax policies; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, withdrawal or renegotiation of trade agreements, natural disasters, major public health issues, pandemics, civil strife, acts of war, insurrection and terrorism; • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act; • compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including export control and economic sanctions; • difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; • limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; • reduced protection of intellectual property rights; • other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted; and • increasingly complex laws and regulations concerning privacy and data security, including, but not limited to, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Engage, and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers, called Core Leadership, and Lean Six Sigma training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific Lean Six Sigma programs, up through Master Black Belt certification. Risks inherent in international operations include, but are not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to, duty or tariff restrictions, foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, investment limitations and tax policies; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, withdrawal or renegotiation of trade agreements, natural disasters, major public health issues, pandemics, civil strife, acts of war, insurrection and terrorism; 7 AVIENT CORPORATION • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act; • compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including export control and economic sanctions; • difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; • limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; • reduced protection of intellectual property rights; • other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted; and • increasingly complex laws and regulations concerning privacy and data security, including, but not limited to, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. International operations are subject to risks, which include, but are not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, duty or tariff restrictions, investment limitations and tax policies; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, civil strife, acts of war, guerrilla activities, insurrection and terrorism; • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); • compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including export control and economic sanctions; • difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; • limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; • reduced protection of intellectual property rights; and • other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. POLYONE CORPORATION 11 International operations are subject to risks, which include, but are not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, duty or tariff restrictions, investment limitations and tax policies; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, civil strife, acts of war, guerrilla activities, insurrection and terrorism; • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); • compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including export control and economic sanctions; • difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; • limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; • reduced protection of intellectual property rights; and • other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted.

These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in its most basic form. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. International operations are subject to risks, which include, but are not limited to, the following: ‰ changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy; repatriation of earnings; expropriation of property; duty or tariff restrictions; investment limitations; and tax policies; ‰ political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, civil strife, acts of war, guerilla activities, insurrection and terrorism; ‰ legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; ‰ disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); ‰ difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations; ‰ limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies; ‰ reduced protection of intellectual property rights; and ‰ other risks arising out of foreign sovereignty over the areas where our operations are conducted.

When they call us with their toughest problems…we say, “Challenge Accepted” and get to work. These monomers are then polymerized into chains called polymers, or plastic resin, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, in their most basic forms. Our operations are subject to risks; including, but not limited to, the following: • changes in local government regulations and policies including, but not limited to duty or tariff restrictions, foreign currency exchange controls or monetary policy, repatriation of earnings, expropriation of property, investment limitations and tax policies; • risks associated with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), commonly known as "Brexit"; • political and economic instability and disruptions, including labor unrest, civil strife, acts of war, guerrilla activities, insurrection and terrorism; • legislation that regulates the use of chemicals; • disadvantages of competing against companies from countries that are not subject to U.S. laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the U.K.

The analysis also informed acquisition of the protective materials business of DSM (including the Dyneema brand), now called Avient Protective Materials (APM). The policies informed its purchase of the protective materials business of DSM (including the Dyneema brand), which is now called as Avient Protective Materials (APM). Switch off lights after finishing duty, including computers and AC.