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Advanced Composites Explained
GLS™ TPEs provided regulatory compliance and seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles (Spanish language version)
GLS™ TPEs provided regulatory compliance and seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-drives-textile-industry-sustainability-and-innovation-fiber-colorant-technology
ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions combine colorants and specialized melt spinning equipment to provide an adaptive, innovative system for coloring polyester fiber.
It also eliminates the need for water and wastewater treatment, up to 10 liters per kilogram of fiber, commonly required with aqueous dyeing processes.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Nymax REC - Battery Frame - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
BOS
B A T T E R Y S F R A M E
• Recycled materials where possible
• Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating
• BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts)
• Thermal performance for some parts
• High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts
• Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame
including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and
thermally conductive formulations
• Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content
to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low
thickness to minimize weight
• Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery
system with a modular design for use in multiple
applications – maximizing the working life of the battery
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Changzhou_ISO14001.pdf
04621E14082R0S
We hereby certify that the organization:
Fiber-Line Asia Pacific (Changzhou)
Co., Ltd.
Unified social credit code: 91320412MA1NMF5W4P
is in conformity with Environmental Management System Standard:
GB/T24001-2016 / ISO14001:2015
The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service:
Textile (Yarn), Glass Products (Yarn) Coating
Processing and Related Management Activities
Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road,
West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu
Province, P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO 9001_English_Changzhou.pdf
04624Q15809R1S
We hereby certify that the organization:
Fiber-Line Asia Pacific (Changzhou)
Co., Ltd.
Unified social credit code: 91320412MA1NMF5W4P
is in conformity with Quality Management System Standard:
GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015
The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service:
Coating Processing of Textile (Yarn) and Glass
Products (Yarn)
Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road,
West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu
Province, P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/ISO 14001_English_Changzhou.pdf
04624E12884R1S
We hereby certify that the organization:
Fiber-Line Asia Pacific (Changzhou)
Co., Ltd.
Unified social credit code: 91320412MA1NMF5W4P
is in conformity with Environmental Management System Standard:
GB/T 24001-2016 / ISO 14001:2015
The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service:
Coating Processing of Textile (Yarn) and Glass
Products (Yarn) and Related Management Activities
Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road,
West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu
Province, P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Acquisition of Dyneema and Q1 2022 Results_0.pdf
F I RS T Q UART E R 2022
RE S U LT S
$123
$136
$0.89
$0.99
Q1 2022 PERFORMANCE
(TOTAL COMPANY)
4
$1,162
$1,294
(+ 14% excluding FX)
Adjusted EPS
(+ 15% excluding FX)
(+ 16% excluding FX)
(in millions) (in millions)
Sales Adjusted Operating Income
Q1 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
5
CAI
$609
$650
SEM Distribution
$89
$95
+ 7%
(+ 10% excluding FX)
$363
$433
$24 $24
+ 19% Flat
$217
$245
$34
$40
+ 7%
(+ 11% excluding FX)
+ 13%
(+ 17% excluding FX)
+ 18%
(+ 20% excluding FX)
Q1 2021 $1,162 $123
Sustainable Solutions 19 8% 7
Healthcare 32 21% 6
Composites (excl.
Outdoor High Performance) 8 18% 3
Growth in Asia / LATAM 6 3% 2
Other 100 19% 5
Sub-total $1,327 14% $146
Outdoor High Performance Impact (5) (3)
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 5
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8
FX (28) (5)
Q1 2022 $1,294 11% $136
Q1 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME
(TOTAL COMPANY)
6
Sales Growth Rate
Operating
Income$ millions
EBITDA
Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE
7
Price increases more than
offset raw material and
supply chain impacts
Q1 2021 $ 161
Demand (23)
$ millions
CAI:
Price / Mix 77
Inflation (54)
SEM:
Price / Mix 41
Inflation (26)
Distribution:
Price / Mix 84
Inflation (82)
Net Price Benefit 40
Wage Inflation and Overtime (11)
Other Supply Chain Costs (4)
Synergies 5
Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8
FX (5)
Q1 2022 $ 171
China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (7)
Transportation (7)
Outdoor High Performance (3)
Q1 EPS BRIDGE
8
Q1 2021 - Adjusted EPS 0.89$
CAI 0.08
Specialty Engineered Materials 0.06
Distribution 0.00
Corporate Costs 0.02
F/X (0.04)
Segment OI 0.12
Tax Rate (0.02)
Q1 2022 - Adjusted EPS 0.99$
10
15x stronger than steel
Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions
Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand
• Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of
2022 EBITDA
• Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber
portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately
accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35
• 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected
• 1,000+ employees across global production network and
dedicated technology centers
• Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in
revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema® location
$175M
(42%)
$65M
(16%)
$175M
(42%)
2022E Sales By Region ($M)
(1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization
(2) Based on 2022 expected results
(1) (2)
(2)
FIT WITH FOUR PILLAR STRATEGY
11
Specialization
• Innovation-led organization with
tremendous intellectual property value in
trademarks, patents and “know-how”
• Deep history of application development
and premium, leading brand with the
World’s Strongest FiberTM
Globalization
• Global customer base with an
established presence across all major
geographic regions
• Global technology centers complement
existing Composites applications and
expertise
Operational
Excellence
• Best-in-class safety performance
• Well-run and maintained asset base fit to
serve future growth
• Highly effective and reliable supply chain
with emphasis on optimizing service to
customers
Commercial
Excellence
• Deep customer relationships extend
across the value chain and drive ability
to grow
• Offer a full suite of services with an active
role in design, development and
commercialization
People
Experienced and
talented associates
with a passion for
safety, specialization
and winning
DYNEEMA® OVERVIEW
K E Y I N D U S T R I E S
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Military • Law Enforcement • First
Responders Body Armor • Helmets •
Vehicle Protection
$215M
MARINE & SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture •
Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes
$130M
CONSUMER
Consumer • Outdoor High Performance •
Safety Equipment
$70M
12 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales
MIFOverview Competition Valuechain &
Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials
TECHNOLOGY
13
1,200 1,300
2,500
Avient Dyneema Combined
Patents
• True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™
• Deep history of application development with customers,
strongest in the industry
• The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)
fiber producer that is backward integrated
o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process
• Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise
(PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line)
WINNING PROPERTIES
Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible
Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic
High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction
One-of-a-kind technology
®
FORMULATION PROCESS
14
• Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar
core competencies around formulation
and material science
• Technology that combines polymers and
fibers to provide specialized, high
performing solutions for customers
• Design capabilities ensure that
applications are highly customized for
the specified end use
DYNEEMA® IN THE VALUE CHAIN
15
UHMwPE
Fiber / Tapes
Military Personnel,
Law Enforcement
Heavy Marine,
Offshore Wind Energy
and Mooring,
Aquaculture
Outdoor,
Footwear, Apparel,
Inflatables
• Material Science
• Formulation
• Service
INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING
(CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION
DEMAND TRENDS
16
• Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection
products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase
o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1)
o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America
• Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind
farms which require advanced, durable technology
o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations
quadrupling over the next five years(2)
• Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(3)
• Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer
applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio
Sources:
(1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022)
(2) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council
(3) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries
17
A L I G N M E N T W I T H
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S
PRODUCTS
AVIENT’S EXISTING COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
18
AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO
SALES AND EBITDA
19
$74 $84
$216 $212
$261
$5 $10
$32
$41
$49
$180
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50
100
150
200
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$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
$550
$600
$650
$700
$750
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E
$680
• Dyneema® acquisition will further
improve Composites EBITDA margins
to 26%
• Dyneema® will complement our
existing portfolio with deep formulation
expertise, innovative culture and
global commercial presence
• Composites will continue to be a key
growth driver to deliver future revenue
growth in excess of GDP
(1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema®
DISTRIBUTION DIVESTITURE
CONSIDERATIONS
DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS
21
$21
$57
$69
$94
$105
0
50
100
150
2006 2011 2016 2021 2022E
• Leading North American Distribution business with
longstanding blue-chip supplier and customer
relationships
• Commercial excellence and regulatory knowledge have
grown healthcare portfolio to over 25% of sales and
positioned business for long-term growth
• Highly specialized portfolio of engineered polymers along
with sustainable solution offerings
• Leading digital capabilities through Avient Now, allowing
enhanced visibility and 24/7 interface with customers
• 98% free cash flow conversion drives greater than 30%
after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC)
• Potential divestiture allows us to remain modestly
leveraged with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected to
be 2.9x and positions us for further specialty growth in the
future
EBITDA (in $M)
DYNEEMA® TRANSACTION OVERVIEW
22
- $1.48B net purchase price
- Represents 11.4x expected 2022 EBITDA
- Committed financing in place
- Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new
Senior Unsecured Notes, new Senior Secured Term Loan
- Potential proceeds from Distribution divestment could be used to pay down
near-term maturing debt
- Closing expected in second half of 2022, subject to regulatory
approvals and certain customary closing conditions
Transaction
Value
Financing
Closing
Conditions /
Timing
CAPITAL STRUCTURE / LEVERAGE
23
• Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley
and J.P.
Financials are pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution
Avient Specialty
Formulators
Other Specialty /
Chemical Companies
30
CULTURE AND PEOPLE
31
OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES
32
• 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
• We plan to explore a possible sale of our Distribution business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/complet-lft-aerospace-interiors.pdf
AEROSPACE
INTERIORS OEM
S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T
• Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy
• Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance
and 16G kinetic survivability
• Agility to delivery solution within 8-month
compressed product development timeline
• Achieved 40% weight reduction generating
$16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs
• Optimized component designs for long fiber
material and conducted FEA validation
• Performed prototype molding and testing for
load and impact specifications to expedite
development
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM
C A S T E R W H E E L
• Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster
• Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of
daily use
• Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency
of maintenance
• Formulated two materials that chemically
bond seamlessly to minimize slip
• Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting
improved user maneuverability
• Offered an injection-moldable alternative to
metal that led to a more functional design
and reduced vibration
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and
TPU Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Remafin_ Fiber Colorants for PP-Hygiene Nonwoven-case study snapshot.pdf
Hygiene fiber manufacturer
HYGIENE FIBER
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Meet FDA requirements specified by the customer
• Provide technical support including specific color,
processing and molding recommendations
• Deliver the brighter white colorants to make the final
product look whiter and cleaner
• Developed an FDA colorant to meet
customer regulatory specifications
• Provided technical expertise throughout the
design and manufacturing process
• Offered a brighter white color for the final
product
Remafin Fiber Colorants for PP
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fiber-colorants/remafin-fiber-colorants
Slide 1: Hygiene fiber manufacturer