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Shaping a
Sustainable
Future
December 9, 2021
Agenda
8:00 WELCOME BREAKFAST
9:00 WE ARE AVIENT: Bob Patterson
9:15 BETTER TOGETHER AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: Norbert Merklein
9:45 LONG-TERM ORGANIC GROWTH DRIVERS:
Sustainable Solutions: Michael Garratt and Walter Ripple
Healthcare: Cathy Dodd
10:45 BREAK
11:00 Composites: Chris Pederson and Matt Reinhardt
Growth in Asia and Latin America: Woon Keat Moh
INNOVATION: Where Are We Going Next?
Develop and implement solutions to end plastic
waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B
investment in key initiatives.
2030 Sustainability Targets
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Sustainalytics 2021 ESG Risk Ranking
RANK
(1st = lowest risk)
PERCENTILE
(1st – lowest risk)
Chemicals
INDUSTRY
75/449 17th
Specialty Chemicals
SUBINDUSTRY
21/124 17th
ISS November 2021 ESG Scores
SCORE
(1 = Best, 10 = Worst)
Environmental 2
Social 1
Governance 4
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Avient ESG Ratings
Products
8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S
B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E
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Enabling Customers’
Recycling Goals
R E S O U N D ™ R R E C Y C L E D - C O N T E N T T P E
62%
recycle content
High performance
and quality
Reduce waste with
refillable features
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Lightweighting
Commercial Trucks
P O L Y S T R A N D ™ T H E R M O P L A S T I C C O M P O S I T E L A M I N A T E S
60%
Weight reduction in box
truck panels
Improve fuel
economy
100%
recyclable
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75%
less water
Enabling Customers to
Conserve Resources, Reduce Waste
R E N O L ™ S P I N D Y E C O L O R I N G M E T H O D
30%
less energy
lower carbon footprint
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Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021E
$405M
$455M
$550M
$790M
$270
215
170
$930M2021E Sales
Avient Corporation 33
The Challenge and the Opportunity
Avient Corporation 34
Plastic is Part of the Solution
PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS & ALUMINUM)
Requires…
Avient Corporation 35 Source: Franklin Associates, A Division of Eastern Research Group (ERG)
2x more
6x more
Water
5x more
Weight
2x more
Greenhouse gas
emissions
Brand Owners Goals:
Substantially Increase use of Recycled Materials
10
40
14
25
13
22
35
19
13
18
41
Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target
Brand Owner 1
Brand Owner 3
Brand Owner 2
Brand Owner 7
Brand Owner 4
Brand Owner 10
Brand Owner 6
Brand Owner 11
Brand Owner 5
Brand Owner 8
Brand Owner 9
Brand Owner 12
Brand Owner 13
Percent recycled plastic used:
(examples and not exhaustive)
(1) Latest year reported.
Fiber Technology
Avient Corporation 107
We are breaking ground on a new innovation center adjacent to our manufacturing facility in Pune
• Focused on investments in both R&D resource
additions and capital investments
• Platform development in new disruptive
markets to support core business and strategy
ISHA
Avient Manufacturing
Site, Pune, India
India Innovation Center
Innovative Sustainable Holistic Accelerator (ISHA)
Avient Corporation 108
2021E 2022E 2023E 2024E 2025E
$1.1B
$1.6B
Growth Through Innovation
Avient Corporation 109
Total CAI and SEMWorld-Class Vitality Index
% of revenue from products launched last five years
35%
Revenue from new products
Summary
Jamie Beggs
Avient Corporation 110
$442
$457
$580
$1.74
$1.93
$3.00
Full Year 2019 – 2021 Organic Growth
(TOTAL COMPANY)
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,750
+ 19%
Adjusted EPS
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(in millions) (in millions)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
Avient Corporation 111
2021 Sales Growth Summary
Key Growth Drivers Segments
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition
Sales
Growth
2020 Proforma 3,783$
Sustainable Solutions 140 18%
Healthcare 150 31%
Composites 44 33%
Growth in Asia / LATAM 103 21%
Other 530 28%
2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26%
Sales
Growth
2020 Proforma 3,783$
Color, Additives & Inks 330 16%
Specialty Engineered Materials 195 28%
Distribution 495 45%
Corporate & Eliminations (53)
2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26%
Avient Corporation 112
Year–to–date EBITDA Bridge
2020 September YTD $ 339
Demand 132
EBITDA($ millions)
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition
CAI:
Price / Mix 96
Inflation (74)
SEM:
Price / Mix 61
Inflation (45)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 204
Inflation (195)
Net Price Benefit 47
Supply Chain Disruptions (38)
COVID Response Applications (11)
Synergies 34
Incentives, Travel, FX, Other (48)
2021 September YTD $ 455
• Demand driven by growth in
sustainable solutions, healthcare
and consumer applications
• Price increases have more than
covered raw material and freight
inflation impacts of $300M year-
to-date compared to 2020
• Synergy capture on pace to
achieve $52M in annual savings
in 2021
Avient Corporation 113
$1,110
$3,000
Return on Invested Capital
Avient Corporation 114
Invested Capital
2006 Current
11%
Cost of Capital
ROIC (after-tax)
0.1 0.1
0.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0 1.0
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
44%
98%
YTD 5 - YR 10 - YR
0.16
0.20
0.26
0.34
0.42
0.50
0.58
0.72
0.79 0.81
0.85
0.95
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2.1x
Q4 NET LEVERAGE
~$1Bn
REPURCHASED
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
~$450MM
PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS
Creating Value for Shareholders
Avient Corporation 115
Share Performance Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging
3.5x
2.1x
Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage
$B
$
p
r
sh
ar
Total Shareholder Return
~$4.3Bn
MARKET CAP INCREASE
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
(1) Share performance includes reinvested dividends and is as of December 2, 2021
(2) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(2)
528%
Shaping a Sustainable Future…
Avient Corporation 116
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
$340
$930
2016 2021E
Brand Owner Commitment
10 – 50
Percent of recycled
plastic used
13% organic CAGR
Avient Corporation 117
8-12%
HEALTHCARE
$225
$685
17,645
29,445
9% organic CAGR
Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020
11% CAGR
Market for Medical Plastics
(millions of LBs)
Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales
Avient Corporation 118
8-10%
COMPOSITES
$74
$260
2017 2021E
11% organic CAGR
Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales
Avient Corporation 119
5G Capacity and Demand
Source: Mobile Experts: 5G Millimeter Wave 2019:
ns
e
an
C
ap
ac
ity
(
o.
10% CAGR
ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA
$210
$1,150
Weighted Avg.
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Color, Additives & Inks
E N D M A R K E T S R E G I O N S
34%
21%
15%
11%
9%
8%
Packaging
Telecom 1%Energy 1%
Transportation
Industrial
Consumer
34%
37%
20%
9%
US & Canada
Latin America
Asia
Europe, Middle East
and Africa
Healthcare
Building &
Construction
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consolidated statements of income
Three months ended March 31,
2025 2024
$ Millions EPS (in $) $ Millions EPS (in $)
Net (loss) income attributable to Avient common shareholders (20.2) (0.22) 49.4 0.54
Special items, after-tax 75.7 0.82 5.5 0.06
Amortization expense, after-tax 14.5 0.16 14.9 0.16
Adjusted net income / EPS 70.0 0.76 69.8 0.76
Per share amounts may not recalculate from figures present herein due to rounding
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Reconciliation to
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Three months ended March 31,
2025 2024
$ Millions $ Millions
Net (loss) income – GAAP (19.9) 49.7
Income tax (benefit) expense (6.7) 16.8
Interest expense, net 26.9 26.6
Depreciation & amortization 45.3 44.3
EBITDA 45.6 137.4
Special items, before tax 101.2 6.2
Interest expense included in special items (1.7) -
Depreciation & amortization included in special items (0.4) (0.5)
Adjusted EBITDA 144.7 143.1
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 17.5% 17.3%
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-11%
-3%
-12%
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FX -11%
FX -3%
Total Avient -14%
YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results
• Aging infrastructure driving need for greater
technological advancements and upgrades
• Increased focus on strength and capacity
of electrical grid plays into further adoption
of composites into the market
UV, weather-resistance, customized
capabilities
Best-in-class customer responsiveness
Local high-quality manufacturing,
unparalleled breadth of portfolio
Expanding position in insulators, utility
poles, crossarms, and wind energy
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ENERGY
11
• Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning,
Commscope continue to drive industry toward
innovation
• $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to
increase cable deployments; well-positioned to
capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and
“last mile” buildout
Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables
faster, safer, more reliable connections
Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of
portfolio
Expanding position in insulation for wire
jacketing, 5G buildout
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Source: U.S.
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ASHISH KHANDPUR
PRESIDENT & CEO
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PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION
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46%
66%
87%
100%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
%
o
f A
dj
us
te
d
EB
IT
D
A
Commodity JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Businesses
Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER
9
LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS
Sustainable
Solutions
Composites, Healthcare,
Asia / LATAM
Overlap
Other
60%+
Key Growth
Drivers
Total Company Revenue
Growth Drivers Long-Term
Growth Rate
Sustainable Solutions 8–12%
Composites 8–10%
Healthcare 8–10%
Asia / LATAM 5%
Other 0–2%
Avient 6%
END MARKET OBSERVATIONS
(% OF COMPANY SALES)
ENERGY
DEFENSE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
HEALTHCARE
10
TRANSPORTATION
INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION 9%
CONSUMER
PACKAGING
23%
11
REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS
(% OF COMPANY SALES)
11
Q 4 2023 RE S U LT S
Q4 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.
PY
$790
$719
$107
$114
Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$0.42
$0.52
- 9% + 7% + 24%
Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS
15
Q4 2023 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
16
CAI
$491
$459
Sales
$70
$84
SEM
$301
$260
Sales
$55
$49
- 7% - 14%+20% - 11%
Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE
17
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 11
Deflation 14
SEM:
Price / Mix 4
Deflation 9
Net Price Benefit 38
Cost Reductions 13
Wage Inflation (8)
Other (2)
Q4 2023 $114
Adjusted
Q4 2022 $ 107
Demand (34) • Demand was down, but less than in previous
quarters, due to slowing pace of destocking
• Positive net price benefit:
o CAI – Pricing flat with favorable mix from
uptick in packaging and consumer end
markets and raw material deflation
o SEM - Pricing flat with favorable mix from
Composites and raw material deflation
• Cost reductions primarily driven by reduced
administrative costs and cost synergies
2024 G U I DAN CE
2024 GUIDANCE
Full Year 2024 Guidance
Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million
Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65
Interest Expense $105 to $110 million
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25%
Capital Expenditures ~$140 million
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Q1 Adjusted EPS of $0.68
AP P E N DI X
21
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
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
23%Industrial
Building and
END MARKET REVENUE
$2,007M $358M
$1,138M $224M
Sales EBITDA
Specialty Engineered Materials
Color Additives and Inks
$502M$3,143M
(1)
23
(1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs
2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION
34%
37%
21%
END MARKET REGION
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34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION
52%
35%
25
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)
26
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.
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
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FORMULATION
EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
IQ Design Labs
InVisiOSM Color
Services
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services driving customer value
What We Do
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PolyOne At a Glance
2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion
Performance
Products &
Solutions
21%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives
& Inks
26%
United
States
59%
Europe
14%
Latin
9%
8%
10%
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017
18%
11%
11% Industrial
16%
Building &
Construction
Wire &
Cable 9%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
5%
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
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43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2017
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
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Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance
2020 Platinum Vision
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0%
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
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$50
$116
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC*
$200 - $220
14.0%
$143
12.9%
15.0%
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$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders
$767M
Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions)
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Increasing Annual Dividend
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Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
in 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
eighth consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Expect to increase
annual dividend 60%
or more cumulatively
over next three years
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
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*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
38%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$52
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
(10 Projects) (10 Projects)
($500 million)
(19 Projects)
($1.4 billion)
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Frame
Opportunity
Prototype Scale-up and
Test Market
Commercial
Launch
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1
Build Business
Case
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Key Innovation Growth Platforms
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting
contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to
simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a
pipeline for next generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
Total Sales
($millions)
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Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers –
have trained over 30 customers
in LSS methodology
Providing Industrial design and
color services to small/medium
sized customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening Relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Segment Highlights
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1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
16.0%
2017 Revenue: $0.9 Billion
United
46%
31%
Asia 15%
Latin
South
(27%)
(14%)
(10%)
Textiles
(12%)
(8%)
15.5%
Color, Additives & Inks
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1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
United
48%
28%
22%
(20%)
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
(15%)
(13%)
(11%)
12.5%
2017 Revenue: $0.6 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
14.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
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5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
10.7%
11.1%
United
77%
16% Latin
5%
Building & Construction
(30%)
(16%)
(15%)
(18%)
2017 Revenue: $0.7 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
Performance Products & Solutions
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23%
22%
18%
15% Appliance
7%
E & E
6%
B & C
3%
W & C
38%
ROIC*
2.6% 3.0% 3.5%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 6.1%
6.6% 6.5 - 7.5%6.3%
*After-Tax ROIC
6.4%
2017 Revenue: $1.2 Billion Key Suppliers
4.0%
Distribution
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Target End Markets &
Application Examples
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Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
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Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural Components
Sound & Vibration Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
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Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
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Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified Technologies
Target End Markets… Packaging
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Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
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Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increasing design capabilities
by reducing weight and layer
thickness
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Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile concentrate
with the ability to be
incorporated into a wide
variety of products
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Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Durable, long-lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
Minimize environmental
stress cracking and
discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
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Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
30POLYONE CORPORATION
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports
& leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market
needs
Metal to Polymer
Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
31POLYONE CORPORATION
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and
its associated wastewater
treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
32POLYONE CORPORATION
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
High flame retardancy to meet
strict UL standards
Greater processing and design
flexibility
Specialized additives provide
long term color stability
Diffusive lens materials improve
light dispersion
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
PolyOne �Investor Presentation
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Investor Presentation - March 2018 r4.pdf
Investor Presentation - March 2018
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/POL%2520BofA%2520Basic%2520Materials%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520w%2520non-GAAP%252012%252011%25202013.pdf
PolyOne Corporation Investor Day 2012
PolyOne Investor Presentation
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2013 US Basic Materials Conference
December 11, 2013
• In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
EPS: $2.50
Assumptions
• Mid single digit revenue CAGR
• Operating margins in mid-range
of 2015 targets
• No global recession
• No investment in incremental
PP&S capacity
• Housing starts at 85% of 50 year
norm by 2015
• Remain comfortably below 3X Net
Debt / EBITDA
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2012
Rev: $2.9B
Adj.
Average Debt Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Average
PolyOne Debt $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 1,055.5 $ 1,031.2 $ 987.7 $ 897.3
Average Equity Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Average
PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 871.8 $ 993.9 $ 996.6 $ 824.1
Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets YTD 2013
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 9.9
Long-term debt 977.8
Less cash and cash equivalents (322.8)
Net debt $ 664.9
Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Total
PolyOne Income before income taxes $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 38.8 $ 116.3
PolyOne Interest expense, net 13.7 15.6 16.6 16.0 61.9
PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 15.5 19.0 25.8 30.3 90.6
PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 11.2 60.2
PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA 54.6 78.0 100.1 96.3 329.0
Pro forma Spartech EBITDA 14.7 11.2 - - 25.9
Pro forma EBITDA $ 69.3 $ 89.2 $ 100.1 $ 96.3 $ 354.9
PolyOne Investor Presentation��Bank of America Merrill Lynch�2013 US Basic Materials Conference�December 11, 2013�
Forward – Looking Statements
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
Four Pillar Strategy
PolyOne�At A Glance
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation
Positioned for Strong Growth
Q3 2013 Financial Highlights
Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13
Use of Cash
Why Invest In PolyOne?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
As an alternative to metal and metal inserts,
high-density plastic materials with customizable
specific gravity, which can range from 1.5 to 11,
can be used for weighting and balancing.
To demonstrate, Figure 11 shows how the mean
strength of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS)
during a 30-second, sustained contraction is
normalized to their maximal hand grip strength
and compared to healthy controls.
Figure 12: Duration of use
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:186.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04054-6
Figure 11: Duration of use
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 2 (2015): 154-60.
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Ergonomic Grip Design Guide 11
Pre-production validation of the conceptual design
is paramount in reducing the overall risk of the
program.
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Patterson
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United States
67%
Europe
17%
Canada
11%
Asia
5%
United States
60%
Europe
19%
Canada
9%
Asia
7%
Latin America
5%
Customer-Driven Globalization
2006 2011*
*Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix
• Differentiated by our consistent service and quality
offerings globally
• Invested in global account management organization to
serve over 100 multinational key accounts
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• Leverage technology development and best
practices to better serve global customers
• Drive global marketing strategies
for growth with target customers & markets
Formation of Global Segments in 2010
• Accelerate decision making and
assure consistent execution of
four pillar strategy
for growth with target customers & markets
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Recent Investment Activity
• 67% of recent commercial additions are outside
the U.S
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avnt-november-investor-meetings.pdf
Q 3 2021 P E RFO R MA N CE
U P DAT E
$74
$99
$0.46
$0.70
Q3 2021 PERFORMANCE
10
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$925
$1,220
+ 32%
+ 34% + 52%
Q3 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
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CAI
$494
$587
($ in millions)
SEM Distribution
$51
$67
+19%
+31%
$277
$439
$18
$24
+58%
+33%
$174
$234
$25
$32
+34%
+28%
SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
12
CAI
(1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
15.3% 15.2%
16.2%
17.6%
2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021
14.8% 15.2%
17.6%
18.4%
2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021
SEM
• Continued portfolio transformation to
high-growth end markets and
sustainable solutions
• Clariant Color synergy realization
• Investments in composites and outdoor
high performance applications drive
growth and mix improvements
CAI EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION
Legacy CAI
18.9% 18.9%
19.8%
2019 2020 YTD 2021
Legacy
Clariant
Color
11.9%
13.8%
15.7%
2019 2020 YTD 2021
• Synergy capture driving margin
improvement
• Favorable mix with growth in
healthcare, consumer and packaging
end-markets
• World-class vitality index of 35%
represents sales from products
introduced in the last five years.
This
innovation drives performance and is
reflective of consistent, strategic
investments in technology and people
Clariant Color business
acquired July 1, 2020
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30
40
14
22
35
19
18
41
Current Additional share needed to reach 2025 target
BRAND OWNERS COMMITTED TO INCREASING
USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
14
Brand Owner 1
Brand Owner 3
Brand Owner 2
Brand Owner 7
Brand Owner 4
Brand Owner 10
Brand Owner 6
Brand Owner 11
Brand Owner 5
Brand Owner 8
Brand Owner 9
Brand Owner 12
Brand Owner 13
Percent recycled plastic used:
(examples and not exhaustive)
(1) Latest year reported.
Post-consumer recycled content as percentage of total plastic packaging volume, by weight
ENABLING THE USE OF RECYCLED CONTENT
T O P 5 G A P S T H A T W E A R E A D D R E S S I N G
2) DECONTAMINATION1) COLOR MANAGEMENT 3) MAINTAINING MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
4) MONO-MATERIAL
CONSTRUCTION
5) CONSISTENT RECYCLED
MATERIAL QUALITY
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G U I D I N G B R A N D S T O W H A T I S P O S S I B L E
CASE STUDY WITH BRAND OWNER
Recycled ResinVirgin Resin
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SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
• Revenue from sustainable solutions expected
to grow 18% in 2021 as our innovation efforts
and collaboration with customers continues to
accelerate
• Investments centered around innovation and
global sustainability megatrends
o Enabling a circular economy –
Technologies that allow for increased use of
post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and
improve recyclability of plastics
o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI
applications to reduce weight and material
requirements, which minimize energy and
carbon emissions
o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety
applications as well as Avient’s alternative
materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens,
BPA and other less eco-friendly options
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
**2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021E
$405M
$455M
$340M
$550M
$790M
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021
$930M
Q3 2020 $925 $74
Sustainable Solutions 35 19% 14
Healthcare 51 44% 10
Composites 13 39% 6
Growth in Asia / LATAM 14 11% 3
Other 177 39% 16
Sub-total $1,215 31% $123
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (19)
COVID Response Applications (5) (3)
FX Impact 10 2
Synergies 12
Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs (16)
Q3 2021 $1,220 32% $99
Q3 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
18
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
19
Q3 2020 Q3 2021
(1) Financial information is presented on a constant currency basis
(44% of total revenue)
(56% of total revenue)
Q3 END MARKET SALES PERFORMANCE
+20%
+31%
+40%
+24%
+46%
+40%
+14%
+33%
Energy Telecom Building &
Transportation Industrial Healthcare Packaging Consumer
Q3 YEAR-OVER-YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE
20
• Demand driven by growth
in sustainable solutions,
healthcare and consumer
applications
• Price increases more than
offsets raw material and
supply chain impacts
• Synergy capture on pace
to achieve $50M in annual
savings in 2021
Q3 2020 $ 111
Demand 29
EBITDA$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 51
Inflation (37)
SEM:
Price / Mix 25
Inflation (22)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 108
Inflation (103)
Net Price Benefit 22
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (19)
COVID Response Applications (3)
Synergies 12
Incentives, FX, Other (16)
Q3 2021 $ 136
21
• Price increases have more than
covered raw material and freight
inflation impacts of $300M year-
to-date compared to 2020
• Demand impact driven by
Q3 seasonality for the business
Q2 TO Q3 SEQUENTIAL EBITDA BRIDGE
Q2 2021 $ 159
CAI:
Price / Mix 17
Inflation (8)
SEM:
Price / Mix 6
Inflation (5)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 35
Inflation (35)
Net Price Benefit 10
Supply Chain Disruption Costs (4)
Demand / Seasonality (35)
Other 6
Q3 2021 $ 136
EBITDA$ millions
FU LL Y EA R 2021
O U T LO O K
$308
$430
$1.93
$3.00
FULL YEAR GROWTH PROJECTIONS
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Sales Adjusted Operating Income
$3,783
$4,750
+ 26%
+ 40% + 55%
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1)(1)(1)
$1.74
$1.93
$3.00
$442
$457
$580
FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 GROWTH
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Sales Adjusted EBITDA
$3,981
$3,783
$4,750
+ 19%
(1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(1) (1)
(1)(1)
+ 31% + 72%
(1) (1)
0.1 0.1
0.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0 1.0
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
40%
99%
YTD 5 - YR 10 - YR
0.16
0.20
0.26
0.34
0.42
0.50
0.58
0.72
0.79 0.81
0.85
0.95
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2.1x
Q4 NET LEVERAGE
~$1Bn
REPURCHASED
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
~$450MM
PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS
CREATING VALUE FOR SHAREHOLDERS
Share Performance Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging
3.5x
2.1x
2019PF 2021E
Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage
$B
n
$
p
r
sh
ar
Total Shareholder Return
~$4Bn
MARKET CAP INCREASE
OVER LAST 10 YEARS
(1) Share performance includes reinvested dividends and is as of 10.25.2021
(2) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition
(2)
494%
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Continuous ESG Improvement
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• Updated 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Further disclosure on key Environmental,
Social, and Governance impacts
• Joined U.N.
https://www.avient.com/content/terms-conditions-carriage
11.