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Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is a global leader in providing specialized and sustainable material solutions. Headquartered in Cleveland, Avient operates in two primary segments: Color, Additives and Inks and Specialty Engineered Materials. The company offers an extensive portfolio of products, including concentrated color and ink blends, plastic resins, and various specialized polymer materials. These products serve a wide array of industries such as food packaging, construction, transportation, cosmetics, and healthcare.
Avient has a robust global presence with operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company employs over 7,600 associates globally, operating more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities, dozens of innovation labs, and numerous sales and service locations on five continents.
In recent developments, Avient reported its 2023 third-quarter earnings, highlighting GAAP and adjusted EPS of $0.06 and $0.57, respectively. The company continues to navigate challenging economic conditions, focusing on strategic initiatives to improve margins and profitability. Notably, the acquisition of Dyneema has strengthened Avient's portfolio, particularly in defense, energy, and transportation end markets.
Avient is committed to sustainability, exemplified by its recent sustainability report and the upcoming Sustainability Day event. The company is a certified ACC Responsible Care® member, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and certified as a Great Place to Work®.
Financially, the company has shown resilience, maintaining its full-year adjusted EPS guidance despite weaker demand conditions. Avient has also made strategic moves to optimize its financial position, including the recent repricing and extension of its senior secured term loan facility, resulting in significant interest expense savings.
Looking ahead, Avient aims to drive profitable organic growth and innovation, leveraging its culture of strong customer focus and a portfolio of differentiated technologies. The company’s outlook remains optimistic with expectations of improved demand conditions as it progresses through the year.
- Second quarter 2023 results: GAAP EPS of $0.24, adjusted EPS of $0.63
- Repricing and extension of senior secured term loan facility completed in August 2023
- Upcoming third-quarter earnings release scheduled for November 2, 2023
- Fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results to be announced on February 14, 2024
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has appointed Neil Green and Ernest Nicolas as independent directors, increasing its Board to 12 members. This move aims to enhance the company's expertise in digital technology and global supply chain. Green, previously with Otis Worldwide and Intel, brings a strong background in digital strategy, while Nicolas, from Rockwell Automation, is an expert in supply chain operations. Avient expects revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion in 2021, focusing on sustainable solutions including light-weighting and barrier technologies.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) reported strong Q2 2021 results, achieving GAAP EPS of $0.74, up from $0.25 year-over-year. Sales reached $1.235 billion, a 42% increase, driven by robust demand, especially in consumer applications which rose 67%. Adjusted EPS also soared 107% to $0.87. The company highlights successful integration of Clariant Masterbatch and the recent acquisition of Magna Colours Ltd., enhancing its sustainable solutions portfolio. For Q3, projected sales are $1.15 billion and adjusted EPS at $0.68, while full-year estimates are raised to $4.6-$4.7 billion in revenue and $3.00 adjusted EPS.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, payable on October 7, 2021, to shareholders on record by September 17, 2021. The company projects revenues of $4.3 billion for 2021, emphasizing its commitment to providing specialized and sustainable material solutions. Avient focuses on innovative technologies to enhance product longevity and reduce environmental impact through lightweight materials and improved recyclability.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has announced an innovative approach to fabric coloring that significantly enhances sustainability. Utilizing solution dyeing, this method reduces water usage by up to 90% and energy consumption by 60%, while also lowering CO2 emissions. The global synthetic fibers market is set to grow from $62.7 billion in 2021 to $99.8 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Avient aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions across various industries.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) announced the acquisition of Magna Colours Ltd. for $48 million. Magna specializes in sustainable, water-based inks for the textile screen printing industry. This acquisition aligns with Avient's strategy to enhance its portfolio in sustainable solutions, particularly as demand for eco-friendly products increases. The integration of Magna's offerings with Avient's existing specialty inks, including brands like Wilflex® and Rutland®, is expected to drive growth as live events resume post-COVID. Expected revenues for Avient in 2021 are $4.3 billion.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) plans to release its second quarter 2021 earnings on July 30, 2021, before market opening. Following the release, a webcast with a slide presentation will take place at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested participants can access the webcast via Avient's investor website. The company anticipates 2021 revenues of $4.3 billion and emphasizes its focus on sustainable material solutions that address customer challenges. Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and holds various certifications, including ACC Responsible Care®.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has partnered with Oceanworks to enhance the use of recycled ocean plastics in product formulations. This collaboration follows the 2020 launch of reSound R recycled content thermoplastic elastomers, aimed at helping brands meet their sustainability objectives. Oceanworks will provide source validation for these materials, ensuring transparency in the supply chain. This initiative supports Avient's sustainability goals and expands its portfolio of specialized materials, with expected revenue for 2021 projected at $4.3 billion.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has appointed Dr. Vinod Purayath as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2021. With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D, Dr. Purayath will drive the development of sustainable technologies globally. His previous roles include technical leadership at SanDisk and Vice President at SunRise Memory. Expected 2021 revenues for Avient are $4.3 billion, focusing on solutions that minimize environmental impact through innovative materials. This leadership change is seen as a major step in enhancing Avient's R&D strategy.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is leading the lightweighting trend, helping manufacturers reduce weight in transportation to improve sustainability and fuel efficiency. Advanced composite materials are replacing traditional metals and woods, providing better strength-to-weight ratios and versatility. Notable applications include Polystrand™ panels for trucks, Complēt™ composites for light aircraft, and Glasforms™ CRTM™ panels for railcars. Avient expects double-digit growth for its composites portfolio, supported by an estimated revenue of $4.3 billion in 2021.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, scheduled for payment on July 8, 2021, to stockholders recorded by June 18, 2021. Expected revenues for 2021 are projected at $4.3 billion. The company focuses on specialized and sustainable material solutions, including technologies that enhance product shelf life and reduce plastic usage. Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is committed to responsible care and sustainability initiatives.
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