They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including without limitations Spartech Corporation; 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; 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; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Senior management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, and working capital 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.

You can trust that Avient materials meet the rigorous quality and safety management standards required across the globe.

Regular monitoring of our emissions to air from all of our sites is a part of environmental management at Avient.

Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding Avient Corporation's performance made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of Avient Corporation or its management. 

While this group sets and monitors performance against management system standards, the full operational accountability lies within each PolyOne Business Unit and operating site. To ensure performance expectations are met, each site has management personnel to manage their EHS&S systems. It sets the objectives for the Company, and holds management accountable for achieving our strategy.

ACC) Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS). In order to receive certification, an ACC member or Partner company must demonstrate conformance to the Responsible Care Management System's comprehensive set of EHS&S requirements, which are validated through an independent, third-party audit process.

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OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

It’s a cost-effective option for paint replacement on polymer parts and creates an exceptional metallic color that continues through the part’s thickness,” says Rob Bindner, Americas vice president & general manager, Color and Additives for PolyOne. Senior Manager, Marketing Communications

Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America Global Media Relations Manager PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com