https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/31307-Certificate-17JUL2024.pdf
Certificate Avient Corporation
S
E
s
Certificate Of Conformance
This is to certify that the Quality Management System of:
Avient Corporation
33587 Walker Road, Building 428
Avon Lake OH
44012
United States
has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in
conformance with the requirements set forth by:
ISO 9001:2015
The Quality Management System is applicable to:
Manufacture of plastic compounds, color and performance additives, engineered
thermoplastics, vinyl resins, custom mixed plastic materials, custom and commodity colorants
for plastics, polyurethane systems, and plasticizers with design and sampling support at
Suwanee, GA, and purchasing, customer service, logistics, quality, design and sampling
support at PolyOne Corporate Headquarters at Avon Lake, OH, and distribution of resins
Certificate No: 31307
Certification Date: 12 OCT 1995
Effective Date: 11 JUL 2024
Expiration Date 07 OCT 2025
Revision Date: 17 JUL 2024
Dominic Townsend, President
Page 1 of 4
S
E
s
ISO 9001:2015
Certificate Of Conformance
ANNEX
Certificate No.: 31307
Avient Corporation
At the below facilities
The Manufacture of Pultruded and Filament wound components Pultrusion and CRTM 3943, Valley East Industrial
Drive, Buildings 1,2,3,4
Birmingham - AL 35217 United
The Manufacture of Pultruded and Filament wound components Pultrusion and Filament Wound
Tubing
3968, Valley East Industrial
Drive, Building 5 Birmingham -
AL 35217 United States
The Manufacture of Pultruded and Filament wound components Pultrusion 3950, Valley East Industrial
Drive, Building 6 Birmingham -
AL 3517 United States
Corporation
Management of QMS.
Industrial Valle del Cinca
S/N Apartado E-22300
Barbastro Spain
Berea, OH
Liquid Colorants and Additives for Plastics , 680 N.
19 Francis J Clark Circle
Bethel - CT 06801 United
Page 2 of 4
S
E
s
Cergy, France
Design and Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and Specialty Compounds , 14 Avenue de l'Eguillette
Saint Ouen l'Aumône - 95310
France
Esenyurt, Turkey
Design and Manufacture of Specialty Engineered Thermoplastics Orhangazi Mah. 1683 Sok.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Chain Extenders for rPET Fibers in Automotive - Application Snapshot.pdf
CAR COMPONENT
MANUFACTURER
A C O U S T I C A N D T H E R M A L
M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S
• High rPET content without loss of tenacity
• High volume production
• Color options
• Offered a chain extender that supports
stable spinning and maintains fiber tenacity
to help achieve targeted rPET content
• Provided technical support for production
scale-up
• Proposed different color concentrates
suitable for application and polymer grade
Cesa™ Fiber Additives – chain extenders for
recycled polyester (rPET)
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Edgetek LD - Eyewear-application snapshot.pdf
EYEWEAR BRAND
S U N G L A S S F R A M E S
• Can float on water
• Excellent surface with low flash
• Compatible with secondary painting process
• Formulated a 0.82g/cm³ density material for
lightweight performance that allowed the
frames to float on water even after painting
• Enabled excellent surface by addressing the
typical flashing edge problems
• Delivered a paintable material to support
brand identity and convey value
• Dedicated on-site support to ensure the
density performance during secondary
painting processing
Edgetek™ LD Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/hiformer-case-study.pdf
C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M
LEADING PACKAGING
FILM SUPPLIER
• Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up
• Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency
• More sustainable manufacturing process
• Regulatory compliance
HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid
AVIENT SOLUTION
• Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity
with low let down ratio
• Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and
die build up
• Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for
longer production runs, reduced energy consumption
and less waste
WHY AVIENT
K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S
P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/PCR Color Prediction Service Technology Snapshot 2022_Appliances.pdf
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N
R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S
• Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process
• Color prediction feasibility for new material grades
• Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation
• Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled
polystyrene
• Worked with the brand owner to test multiple
styrenic grades and understand the best fit across
colors and recycled resins
• Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for
the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS
• Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the
forthcoming 18 months
PCR Color Prediction Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Version.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation
AVIENT CORPORATION
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2 R E S U L T S
(NYSE: AVNT)
J U LY 2 6 , 2 0 2 2
DISCLAIMER
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
D I S T R IBU T I O N)
18
END-MARKET FOCUS FOR
NEW INNOVATION
Semiconductors Robotics Healthcare
Interconnected disruptive markets with massive innovation needs
19
APPENDIX
Performance
Additives
Pigments
TiO2
Dyestuffs
3%Polyethylene
Nylon
6%
Polypropylene
Other Raw
Materials
30%
Styrenic Block
Copolymer
~40% hydrocarbon based
(Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based,
includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”)
Non-hydrocarbon
based materials
22
• Significant raw material price inflation and
tight inventory continued in Q2 2022,
although at a slightly lesser rate compared
to the prior quarter
o For Q2 2022, the average cost of key
hydrocarbon based materials was up 15%,
roughly the same as the average cost of non-
hydrocarbon based materials
Annual Purchases
RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE
Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business
SEGMENT DATA
U.S. & Canada
50%
Latin America
2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
$2,402M
$409M
$919M
$164M
$1,631M
$94M
Sales EBITDA
Distribution
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$581M$4,819M
(1)
24
34%
Building &
1% Telecommunications
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2021 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILL ION
32%
40%
Latin America
END MARKET REGION
25
S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S
27%
Building &
2021 REVENUE | $919 MILLION
END MARKET
55%
REGION
26
D I S T R I BU T I O N
26%
Building and
80%
3%
Latin
America
END MARKET REGION
K E Y S U P P L I ER S
2021 REVENUE | $1 .6 B ILL ION
27
TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S
BY END MARKET
30%
26%Healthcare
14%
Building &
2% Energy
(16% of sales)
32%
Building &
(25% of sales)
28
19%
Building &
US &
Canada
(50% of sales)
38%
33%
Building &
LATAM
(9% of sales)
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/w9-avient-corporation-july-2020.pdf
S
ee
S
c
if
ic
I
s
tr
u
c
ti
s
o
n
ag
e
3.
1 Name (as shown on your income tax return).
Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=Partnership)
Note: Check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner.
The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/edgetek-base-station-antenna-case-study.pdf
MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E
S H I F T E R
• Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique
antenna design
• Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were
critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks
• Met required Dk / Df properties using two
customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df
0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007
• Accelerated speed to market due to
thermoplastics’ design flexibility
Custom Edgetek™ Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Safety Equip Application Snapshot.pdf
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER
R E S P I R A T O R A C C E S S O R Y
P A R T S
• Black color concentrate suitable for use in butyrate (PSU)
• Low let down ratio (LDR)
• Quick turnaround time
• Offered compatibility with desired resin
system in required color (Deep Black –
OC9UFA)
• Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR
• Afforded immediate availability of sample for
testing and ordering
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Welcome%2520and%2520Introduction.pdf
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
Page 8
30%
50%
70%
90%
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
PolyOnePolyOne
Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
| | | |
-50%
-30%
-10%
10%
30%
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Page 9
Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Page 10
60%
80%
100%
%
o
f
O
p
ra
ti
g
I
co
m
*
Old
PolyOne
Transformation
2012
Target
“What We Said”
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Ahead of Schedule
*Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges
** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt
2%
34%
42%
50% >50%
0%
20%
40%
2005 2008 2011 2011** 2012
%
o
f
O
p
ra
ti
g
I
co
m
*
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M “What We Said”
Page 11
2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 12
2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Page 13
• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
EPS: $2.50
Assumptions
• High single digit organic
revenue CAGR
• Operating margins in mid range
of 2015 targets
• Housing starts at 85% of 50 year
norm by 2015
• No investment in incremental
PP&S capacity
• Completion of 2-3 midsize
accretive acquisitions
• No divestitures
• Remain comfortably below 3X Net
Debt / EBITDA
• No global recession
2011
Rev: $2.9B
Adj.