A number of foreign countries and domestic communities have enacted, or are considering enacting, laws and regulations concerning the use and disposal of plastic materials. Currency devaluations diminish the U.S. dollar value of the currency of the country instituting the devaluation and, if they occur or continue for significant periods, could adversely affect our earnings or cash flow. International equities primarily represent publicly-traded equity securities of developed international countries and emerging markets with a focus on growth or value.

They are now robust and global endeavors, with a combined 190 associates having participated from 18 countries. A number of foreign countries and domestic communities have enacted, or are considering enacting, laws and regulations concerning the use and disposal of plastic materials. Any significant change in the value of the currencies of the countries in which we do business against the U.S. dollar could affect our ability to sell products competitively and control our cost structure, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Patents and Trademarks We own and maintain a number of patents and trademarks in the United States and other key countries that contribute to our competitiveness in the markets we serve because they protect our inventions and product names against infringement by others. Last year, our first full year as Avient, we surveyed employees in over 40 countries, and more than 130 locations participated, providing actionable feedback to support our employee engagement efforts. We conduct a substantial portion of our business outside the U.S., with approximately 53% of our sales in foreign countries.