https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Compensation Committee Charter (REV 10-2019).pdf
Review and approve (a) attainment levels under the Company’s annual incentive plan; (b)
payments to executive officers of the Company under the annual incentive plan; and (c)
payments to officers, senior managers and employees of the Company under the
Company’s long-term incentive compensation plans
With the assistance of management and any outside advisers the Committee deems
appropriate (a) review and discuss with management the Company’s disclosures in the
CD&A, and, based on this review, make a recommendation as to whether to include it in the
Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and proxy statement relating to the Company’s
annual meeting of shareholders, and (b) prepare a Compensation Committee Report for
inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement or other applicable SEC filings.
4
Board Reports and Annual Evaluation
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Ireland.pdf
Buyer must give Seller
written notice of the existence of each claim involving Product
(whether based in contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict
liability, other tort or otherwise) within the earlier of thirty (30) days
after receipt of the quantity of Product forming the basis for the
claim or applicable shelf-life expiration, if any.
Buyer expressly warrants that employees,
agents and subcontractors of Buyer shall not directly or indirectly (i)
accept, promise, offer or provide any improper advantage to, or (ii)
enter into an agreement (a) with any entity or person, including
officials of a government or a government-controlled entity, or (b)
relating to a product, which would constitute an offense or
infringement of applicable Laws and Standards.
17.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/AVNT Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation - Website Version.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;
• The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply;
• 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;
• Any material adverse changes in the equity and assets of Koninklijke DSM N.V.’s protective materials business (“the Dyneema Business”);
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of the Dyneema Business and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
EPS (ex Amort) 3.96$ 0.13$ 4.09$ (0.58)$ 3.51$
Pro Forma Leverage (12/31/2022E)
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.6x 3.4x 2.8x
Forecast Dyneema
Forecast +
Dyneema
Sale of
Distribution
Pro Forma
2022
TWO-YEAR LEVERAGE MODEL
16
3.5x
2.7x
1.6x
2.8x
2.4x
2.0x
2019PF 2020PF 2022E 2022PF 2023E 2024E
Dyneema® AcquisitionClariant Color Acquisition
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of the Clariant Color business
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of
Distribution, including repayment of senior notes due 2023 and Term Loan
(1) (1) (2)
OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES
17
• Dyneema® brings leading technology and brand with
the World’s Strongest Fiber™, deep history of
application development and strong
management team focused on specialty
applications
• Dyneema® transaction is aligned with our previously
stated acquisition goal of expanding our composites
and fiber capabilities
• Similar to our other technology expansion
acquisitions, Dyneema® allows us to leverage our
invest-to-grow strategy
• The possible sale of our Distribution business also
presents potential benefits with respect to leverage
and EBITDA margins
46%
66%
86%
100%
0%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2015 2021 2022 PF
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ed
E
B
IT
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(1
)
JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items
(2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution
(2)
Building &
43%
14%
Telecom.
2006 2022 Pro forma
Building &
Telecom.
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/2024-08/Avient AUG 2024 Investor Presentation- w Non-GAAP.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.”
You are
advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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)
10
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)
11
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
13
Q3 2024: Adjusted EPS of $0.62
14
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
14
Sustainability for a
Better Tomorrow
2023
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
15
• 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
18
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%
2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS
19%
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)
20
(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
21
34%
21%
15%
Building &
1% Energy
COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS
2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION
52%
35%
22
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)
23
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Canada.pdf
Buyer must give Seller
written notice of the existence of each claim involving Product
(whether based in contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict
liability, other tort or otherwise) within the earlier of thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt of the quantity of the Product forming the
basis for the claim or applicable shelf-life expiration, if any.
Buyer expressly warrants that directors, officers, employees, agents
and subcontractors of Buyer shall not directly or indirectly (i) accept,
promise, offer or provide or agree to accept, promise, offer or
provide, any advantage (ii) to, or enter into an agreement with (a)
any entity or person, including officials of any government or any
government-controlled entity or agency, or (b) relating to a product,
which would constitute an offense or infringement of applicable
Laws and Standards.
17.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Belgium.pdf
Buyer must give Seller
written notice of the existence of each claim involving Product
(whether based in contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict
liability, other tort or otherwise) within the earlier of thirty (30) days
after receipt of the quantity of Product forming the basis for the
claim or applicable shelf-life expiration, if any.
Buyer expressly warrants that employees, agents and subcontractors
of Buyer shall not directly or indirectly (i) accept, promise, offer or
provide any improper advantage to, or (ii) enter into an agreement
(a) with any entity or person, including officials of a government or
a government-controlled entity, or (b) relating to a product, which
would constitute an offense or infringement of applicable Laws and
Standards.
17.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Austria.pdf
Buyer must give Seller written notice of the existence of
each claim involving Product (whether based in contract, breach of
warranty, negligence, strict liability, other tort or otherwise) within
the earlier of thirty (30) days after receipt of the quantity of Product
forming the basis for the claim or applicable shelf-life expiration, if
any.
Buyer expressly warrants that employees, agents and
subcontractors of Buyer shall not directly or indirectly (i) accept,
promise, offer or provide any improper advantage to, or (ii) enter
into an agreement (a) with any entity or person, including officials
of a government or a government-controlled entity, or (b) relating to
a Product, which would constitute an offense or infringement of
Laws and Standards.
17.
No
modification or addition to the Contract shall occur by the
acknowledgment or acceptance by Seller of a purchase order,
acknowledgment, release or other form submitted by Buyer
containing additional or different terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms and Conditions of Sale for Peru.pdf
Buyer must give Seller
written notice of the existence of each claim involving Product
(whether based in contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict
liability, other tort or otherwise) within the earlier of thirty (30) days
after receipt of the quantity of Product forming the basis for the
claim or applicable shelf-life expiration, if any.
Buyer expressly warrants that employees, agents and subcontractors
of Buyer shall not directly or indirectly (i) accept, promise, offer or
provide any improper advantage to, or (ii) enter into an agreement
(a) with any entity or person, including officials of a government or
a government-controlled entity, or (b) relating to a product, which
would constitute an offense or infringement of applicable Laws and
Standards.
17.
No modification or
addition to the contract shall occur by the acknowledgment or
acceptance by Seller of a purchase order, acknowledgment, release
or other form submitted by Buyer containing additional or different
terms or conditions.
20.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/CFA Product Selection Guide.pdf
Available in masterbatch
pellets, powder form or liquid, they utilize
endothermic, exothermic or an endothermic/
exothermic blend of chemistries to fit the required
applications.
Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
POWDER
Hydrocerol
BIH PEAUFF Endo 140 160 140–150
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
Compound EMASAD Endo 140 200 135–145
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK EMA0766025 Endo 200 210 135–145
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
1480 EMA0766027 Endo-Exo 140 180 240–259
EVA, polyethylenes,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, PVC
Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
862 PLASAD Endo 140 160 10–20 • Sink mark removal
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
BIH-40-E PLASAF Endo 140 160 55–65
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
1004 PEAUFQ Endo 140 160 80–90 • Weight reduction
EVA, polyethylene,
PE compolymers,
Hydrocerol
CF-5-E PEASCF Endo 140 200 5–10 • Sink mark removal
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
1602 PRASAD Endo 140 200 50–60
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
PEA0820021 PEA0820021 Endo 140 200 25–35
Styrenes
Hydrocerol
PEA08200095 PEA0820095 Endo-Exo 140 180 100–120
PVC
Hydrocerol
ITP-820 PRAN698588 Endo 200 210 5–10 • Sink mark removal
EVA, polyethylene,
PE copolymers,
TPEs/TPOs, PVC
Hydrocerol
HK-40-E PLASAH Endo 200 210 55–65
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
acrylics, TPUs,
POM, PVC
Hydrocerol
CT-3205-B OMA0698633 Endo 200 210 50–60
PLA
Hydrocerol
1135 PEAN698616 Exo 170 190 20–30 • Sink mark removal
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Hydrocerol
8418M PHA0698418 Exo 170 190 50–60
Polyethylene,
polypropylene,
TPEs/TPOs, styrenes,
Product
Product
Type Initiation
Optimum
Gas Yield
Gas Yield
MASTERBATCH
Hydrocerol
141 PEASCH Exo 200 210 10–20 • Sink mark removal
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
1191 PRAN698433 Exo 200 210 55–65
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
Hydrocerol
NBA0820012 NBA0820012 Exo 240 260 25–35
Polyesters,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
XH-901 SAASCC Exo 240 260 30–40
Polycarbonate blends,
polycarbonate,
high-temperature
resins
Hydrocerol
1376-4 PRAN698541 Endo-Exo 200 210 90–100
Polypropylene,
styrenes, acrylics,
polyamides, PVC
LIQUID
Excelite
FA-37 CC10212522 Endo-Exo 120 140 65–75 • Weight reduction/
WPC Polyethylene
Excelite
PF-1 CC01053625 Endo-Exo 120 140 55–65 • Weight reduction Vinyl
Excelite
FA-185 CC10303252 Endo 140 200 75–85 • Weight reduction
• Direct gas assist Polyolefin
Excelite
Foam PPRO CC10250288 Endo 160 200 50–60 • Weight reduction
• Warpage reduction Polypropylene
Excelite
FA-77 CC10232527 Endo-Exo 120 140 85–95 • Weight reduction/
WPC Polyethylene
Excelite
FA-108 CC10290626 Endo 180 200 55–65 • Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal Polyolefin
Excelite
FA-112 CC10313065 Endo 140 200 50-60 • Weight reduction
• Sink mark removal Polyolefin
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Confidential 4 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
Additionally, the following Information Systems uses are prohibited unless specifically
authorized by Avient or authorized Avient IT representatives:
• Revealing account usernames, passwords, or other Personal Data to others or allowing use
of Information Systems by others, including family and other household members;
• Conducting any form of network monitoring that could intercept data not intended for the
recipient User;
• Circumventing User authentication or security of any Information Systems; or
• Using personal devices to access Confidential Data or connect to Information Systems.
http://polynet/ethics/Portals/23/documents/Cyber%20and%20Data%20Incident%20Response%20Policy/Cyber_Incident_Response_Policy-September%202018_EN%20-%20v1.pdf
http://polynet/ethics/Portals/23/documents/Cyber%20and%20Data%20Incident%20Response%20Policy/Cyber_Incident_Response_Policy-September%202018_EN%20-%20v1.pdf
Confidential 6 Avient IT Department
Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021
APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
In addition to those terms defined within the body of this Policy, the following definitions are
used:
“Avient Data” – includes (a) all data and information generated, stored, collected, or processed by Avient
through Information Systems; (b) all information under the control of Avient and originating from,
belonging to, or received from customers, suppliers, or third parties; (c) all data and information regarding
intellectual property of Avient; and (d) purely intra-Avient information connected to individual employees,
such as Information System usernames, passwords, and company ID.