EX-99.1 2 d324065dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Dyneema Business Update

The Seller has provided preliminary estimated unaudited selected financial results of DSM Protective Materials for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Based on information available as of the date of this offering memorandum, the following are preliminary estimates for the quarter ended June 30, 2022:

 

   

Sales of €95,838;

 

   

Operating profit of €20,575;

 

   

EBITDA of €30,051; and

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA of €31,320.

For additional information about the calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for DSM Protective Materials, see the section titled “Summary—Summary Historical Financial Information of DSM Protective Materials.”    

The results for DSM Protective Materials for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 are preliminary and unaudited and represent the most current information available to the Seller’s management. The actual results of DSM Protective Materials may differ from the preliminary results. The preliminary financial information should be read in conjunction with the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials and the related notes thereto included in Exhibit F-1 and Exhibit F-2 to this offering memorandum.    

The preliminary results included herein have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the Seller’s management. KPMG Accountants N.V., the independent auditors that audited the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials included as Exhibit F-1 to this offering memorandum, has not audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Accordingly, KPMG Accountants N.V. does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto.

 

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Summary Historical Financial Information of DSM Protective Materials

The following table sets forth summary financial data as of and for each of the periods indicated. The combined carve-out statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2021 and combined carve-out income statement and combined carve-out cash flow statement data for the year then ended is derived from the audited combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials included as Exhibit F-1 to this offering memorandum. The unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out statement of financial position data as of March 31, 2022 and unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out income statement and unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out cash flow statement data for the three months then ended is derived from the unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials included as Exhibit F-2 to this offering memorandum. The data set forth below is presented in euros and should be read in conjunction with the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials, the related notes thereto, other financial information included in Exhibit F-1 and Exhibit F-2 to this offering memorandum, and the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Data” included in this offering memorandum.

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
(in €, thousands)    2021      2022  

Combined Carve-Out Income Statement Data:

     

Sales

   339,022      83,017  

Cost of sales

     (213,497      (48,394
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross margin

     125,525        34,623  

Marketing and sales expenses

     (28,861      (8,820

Research and development expenses

     (14,285      (2,681

General and administrative expenses

     (23,195      (6,215

Other operating income

     3,342        271  

Other operating expense

     (148      —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating profit

     62,378        17,178  

Financial income

     143        37  

Financial expense

     (7,077      (1,658
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit before income tax expense

     55,444        15,557  

Income tax expense

     (9,247      (2,654

Share of the profit of equity accounted investees, net of tax

     (63      (274
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net profit for the year

     46,134        12,629  

Of which:

     

-Attributable to non-controlling interests

     141        112  

-Attributable to the Owner

   45,993      12,517  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of

December 31,

    

As of

March 31,

 
(in €, thousands)    2021      2022  

Combined Carve-Out Statement of Financial Position Data:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   6,170      629  

Total assets

     589,838        613,161  

Non-current liabilities

     131,362        131,540  

Current liabilities

     136,551        141,720  

Business Equity

     321,925        339,901  

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
(in €, thousands)    2021      2022  

Combined Carve-Out Cash Flow Statement Data:

     

Cash from / (used in):

     

Operating activities

   105,424      11,998  

Investing activities

     (12,616      (5,206

Financing activities

     (89,620      (12,395

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
(in €, thousands)    2021      2022  

Other Financial Data:

     

EBITDA(1)

   99,984      25,691  

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

   102,015      27,679  

 

  (1)

Please see the table below for the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have not been historically presented by DSM Protective Materials and have been calculated by Avient’s management.

 

 

(in €, thousands)    Year Ended
December 31,
2021
     Three Months
Ended March 31,

2022
 

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:

     

Net income attributable to the Owner

   45,993      12,517  

Interest expense, net

     6,934        1,658  

Depreciation and amortization

     37,810        8,862  

Income tax expense

     9,247        2,654  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

   99,984      25,691  

Legal, restructuring, and other costs(a)

     1,700        200  

Acquisition related costs(b)

     300        —    

Corporate cost allocations(c)

     6,000        1,900  

Other

     712        200  

GAAP Adjustments(d)

     (6,681      (312
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   102,015      27,679  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Reflects litigation costs that arose prior to the commencement of the performance period, employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs and plant realignment costs.

 
  (b)

Reflects non-recurring acquisition related costs, including inventory fair value adjustments.

 
  (c)

Certain corporate allocations were reflected in the audited combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials and do not represent ongoing cost for DSM Protective Materials.

 
  (d)

Adjustments include required changes to amounts recorded for inventory provisions, interest expense, and depreciation, in order to conform with GAAP presentation.

 

 

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Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

The following table presents our summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the three months ended March 31, 2022, giving effect to the Acquisition and related financings. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included under the section titled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” included in this offering memorandum. The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not necessarily indicative of operating results and financial position that would have been achieved had the Acquisition been completed as of January 1, 2021 and does not intend to project Avient’s future financial results after the Acquisition. The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with our historical combined financial statements incorporated by reference into this offering memorandum, the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials attached as Exhibit F-1 and Exhibit F-2 to this offering memorandum, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and the notes thereto included under the section titled “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” included in this offering memorandum, and the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Data” included in this offering memorandum.

 

     Pro Forma
(unaudited)
 
     Year Ended
December 31,
     Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
(in millions)    2021      2022  

Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations Data:

     

Sales

   $ 5,220.0      $ 1,387.0  

Costs of Sales

     4,027.9        1,056.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross Margin

     1,192.1        330.2  

Selling and administrative expenses

     837.0        193.0  

Operating income

     355.1        137.2  

Interest expense, net

     169.2        38.1  

Other expense, net

     (2.1      (1.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     183.8        98.1  

Income tax expense

     (40.5      (22.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

     143.3        76.1  

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     0.1        (0.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 143.4      $ 75.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Pro Forma
(unaudited)
 
(in millions)    As of March 31,
2022
 

Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet Data:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 237.7  

Working Capital(1)

     729.7  

Total Assets

     6,548.9  

Total Debt(2)

     3,095.8  

Pension and other post-retirement benefits

     98.5  

Avient shareholders’ equity

     1,795.2  

Noncontrolling interests

     18.4  

Total Equity

   $ 1,813.6  

 

  (1)

Working capital is defined as accounts receivable, net plus inventories, net less accounts payable.

 
  (2)

Total debt is shown at principal value.

 

 

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Other Pro Forma Combined Financial Data:    Year Ended
December 31,
2021
 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

   $ 701.9  

Ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Interest Expense(1)

     4.1x  

Ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)(3)

     4.1x  

Ratio of Net Secured Debt to Adjusted EBITDA(1)(4)(5)

     1.2x  

 

  (1)

Adjusted EBITDA is reflected in millions. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted to add back the special items indicated in the table below. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of performance or liquidity under GAAP, and we caution investors that amounts presented in accordance with our definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. We present EBITDA because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our performance and believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that it is a further supplemental measure of our performance and liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for operating income, net income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please see the table below for the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP measure of net income.

 

 

(in millions)    Year Ended
December 31,
2021
 

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:

  

Net income from continuing operations – GAAP

   $ 143.3  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     40.5  

Interest expense

     169.2  

Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations

     231.4  
  

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 584.4  

Environmental remediation costs, net of reimbursements of previously incurred costs(a)

     18.4  

Legal, restructuring, and other costs(b)

     20.8  

Acquisition related costs(c)

     61.1  

Mark-to-market pension and OPEB adjustments(d)

     9.4  

Corporate cost allocations(e)

     7.1  

Other

     0.7  
  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 701.9  
  

 

 

 

 

  (a)

Reflects environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years. Insurance reimbursements were $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 
  (b)

Reflects litigation costs that arose prior to the commencement of the performance period, employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs and plant realignment costs.

 
  (c)

Reflects non-recurring acquisition related costs, including inventory fair value adjustments.

 
  (d)

We have elected to immediately recognize actuarial gains and losses, after consideration of inventory capitalization, in our results in the year in which the gains or losses occur related to our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans. A loss of $9.4 million for our mark-to-market pension and OPEB adjustments is reflected within this line for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 
  (e)

Certain corporate allocations were reflected in the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials and do not represent ongoing cost for the Dyneema Business.

 

 

  (2)

Net Debt is defined as total debt (excluding operating lease obligations and debt not being assumed from the Dyneema Business) less cash and cash equivalents at period end. Pro forma combined cash of $237.7 million as of March 31, 2022 is less than the $338.3 million of “as adjusted” cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 presented under “Capitalization” due to, among other things, cash provided by operating and investing activities since March 31, 2022.

 
  (3)

For purposes of calculating the ratio of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt is determined using principal amount.

 
  (4)

Net Secured Debt is defined as total debt (excluding operating lease obligations and debt not being assumed from the Business) that is secured by a lien on assets, less cash and cash equivalents at period end. Pro forma combined cash of $237.7 million as of March 31, 2022 is less than the $338.3 million of “as adjusted” cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 presented under “Capitalization” due to, among other things, cash provided by operating and investing activities since March 31, 2022.

 
  (5)

For purposes of calculating the ratio of Net Secured Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, Net Secured Debt is determined using principal amount.

 

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.” The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information set forth below gives effect to the following:

 

   

The completion of the Acquisition for an estimated purchase price of $1,492.1 million, which includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of $33.7 million, and

 

   

The incurrence of additional debt by Avient (the “Debt Financing”) to fund the Acquisition and pay fees and expenses related to the Acquisition, including (i) $500.0 million of expected borrowings under the Senior Secured Term Loan B and (ii) $725.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes offered hereby.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022, which combines the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Avient as of March 31, 2022 with the unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out statement of financial position of DSM Protective Materials as of March 31, 2022, gives effect to the Acquisition and the Debt Financing (collectively, the “Transactions”) as if they had been completed on March 31, 2022. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations, which combine the historical consolidated statements of operations of Avient and the historical combined carve-out income statements of DSM Protective Materials, give effect to the Transactions as if they occurred on January 1, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the combined financial position or results of operations actually would have been had the Transactions been completed as of the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of future results or financial position of the combined company. In addition, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not purport to project the future financial position or results of operations of the combined entity. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting will likely occur and these differences could be material. The differences, if any, could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and the Company’s future results of operations and financial position. There were no material transactions between Avient and DSM Protective Materials during the periods presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information that would need to be eliminated.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under GAAP, with Avient being the accounting acquirer. The pro forma adjustments are preliminary and based on currently available information and are subject to change. Under the acquisition method, generally all assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values as of the date the acquisition is completed. For pro forma purposes, the fair value of DSM Protective Materials’ tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on a preliminary estimate of fair value as of March 31, 2022. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recognized as goodwill. Management believes that the fair values recognized for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information gives pro forma effect to events that are directly attributable to the Transactions and are factually supportable.

All financial data included in the unaudited condensed combined financial information is presented in millions of U.S. Dollars and has been prepared on the basis of GAAP and Avient’s accounting policies. For the purpose of the pro forma condensed combined financial information, the historical combined carve-out financial information of DSM Protective Materials has been translated from Euro to U.S. Dollars and converted from International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”) to GAAP and Avient’s accounting policies for material accounting policy differences. The conversion from IFRS to GAAP was based on limited information available to the Company at the time of preparation.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data presented is for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations do not reflect any anticipated synergies or dis-synergies, operating efficiencies, or cost savings that may result from the Acquisition or any integration costs that may be incurred. The pro forma adjustments, which Avient believes are reasonable under the circumstances, are preliminary and are based upon available information and certain assumptions described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial data should be read together with the audited combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022, included as Exhibit F-1 and Exhibit F-2 to this offering memorandum, as well as Avient’s consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Avient’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 and the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022, incorporated herein by reference.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

As of March 31, 2022

(in millions)

 

     Avient
Historical
     DSM
Protective
Materials
Historical
As
Adjusted

(Note 2)
     Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments

(Note 4)
    Note      Financing
Adjustments

(Note 4)
    Note      Pro Forma
Combined
 

ASSETS

                  

Current assets:

                  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 562.6      $ 0.7      $ (1,500.4     A,C,H      $ 1,174.8       I      $ 237.7  

Accounts receivable, net

     757.9        62.4        —            —            820.3  

Inventories, net

     475.4        88.3        40.8       B        —            604.5  

Other current assets

     134.3        223.8        (217.9     C        —            140.2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,930.2        375.2        (1,677.5        1,174.8          1,802.7  

Property, net

     661.9        227.7        63.0       E        —            952.6  

Goodwill

     1,283.4        49.3        374.5       D        —            1,707.2  

Intangible assets, net

     904.1        16.1        884.9       D        —            1,805.1  

Operating lease assets, net

     67.1        7.1        —            —            74.2  

Other non-current assets

     200.3        6.8        —            —            207.1  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 5,047.0      $ 682.2      $ (355.1      $ 1,174.8        $ 6,548.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

               

Current liabilities:

                  

Short-term and current portion of long-term debt

   $ 607.5      $ 76.1      $ (76.1     C      $ 5.0       I      $ 612.5  

Accounts payable

     642.3        52.8        —            —            695.1  

Current operating lease obligations

     21.7        1.4        —            —            23.1  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     288.1        27.2        (14.3     C,H        —            301.0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,559.6        157.5        (90.4        5.0          1,631.7  

Non-current liabilities:

                  

Long-term debt

     1,250.2        126.8        (126.8     C        1,178.8       I        2,429.0  

Pension and other post-retirement benefits

     98.5        —          —            —            98.5  

Deferred income taxes

     99.4        4.9        247.2       G        —            351.5  

Non-current operating lease obligations

     45.9        5.8        —            —            51.7  

Other non-current liabilities

     164.1        8.8        —            —            172.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     1,658.1        146.3        120.4          1,178.8          3,103.6  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                  

Owner’s net investment

     —          376.1        (376.1     F        —            —    

Avient shareholders’ equity

     1,813.2        —          (9.0     H        (9.0     I        1,795.2  

Noncontrolling interest

     16.1        2.3        —            —            18.4  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total equity

     1,829.3        378.4        (385.1        (9.0        1,813.6  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 5,047.0      $ 682.2      $ (355.1      $ 1,174.8        $ 6,548.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in millions, except share and per share data)

 

     Avient
Historical
    DSM Protective
Materials
Historical As
Adjusted

(Note 2)
    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments

(Note 5)
    Note      Financing
Adjustments

(Note 5)
    Note      Pro Forma
Combined
 

Sales

   $ 1,293.8     $ 93.2     $ —          $ —          $ 1,387.0  

Cost of sales

     1,000.1       54.3       2.4       B        —            1,056.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross margin

     293.7       38.9       (2.4        —            330.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expense

     165.1       19.6       8.3       B        —            193.0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income

     128.6       19.3       (10.7        —            137.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

     (16.9     (1.9     1.9       D        (21.2     G        (38.1

Other expense, net

     (0.6     (0.4     —            —            (1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     111.1       17.0       (8.8        (21.2        98.1  

Income tax expense

     (26.6     (2.9     2.2       F        5.3       I        (22.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income

     84.5       14.1       (6.6        (15.9        76.1  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (0.3     (0.1     —            —            (0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders

   $ 84.2     $ 14.0     $ (6.6      $ (15.9      $ 75.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

(in millions, except share and per share data)

 

     Avient
Historical
    DSM Protective
Materials
Historical As
Adjusted

(Note 2)
    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Note 5)
    Note      Financing
Adjustments
(Note 5)
    Note      Pro Forma
Combined
 

Sales

   $ 4,818.8     $ 401.2     $ —          $ —          $ 5,220.0  

Cost of sales

     3,719.2       258.5       50.2       B,C        —            4,027.9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross margin

     1,099.6       142.7       (50.2        —            1,192.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Selling and administrative expense

     718.4       74.8       43.8       A,B,E        —            837.0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income

     381.2       67.9       (94.0        —            355.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

     (75.3     (7.6     7.6       D        (93.9     G,H        (169.2

Other expense, net

     (1.3     (0.8     —            —            (2.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     304.6       59.5       (86.4        (93.9        183.8  

Income tax expense

     (74.0     (9.4     19.4       F        23.5       I        (40.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income

     230.6       50.1       (67.0        (70.4        143.3  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     0.2       (0.1     —            —            0.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders

   $ 230.8     $ 50.0     $ (67.0      $ (70.4      $ 143.4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes are prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses”. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information set forth below gives effect to the following:

 

   

The completion of the acquisition of the Dyneema Business by Avient for an estimated purchase price of $1,492.1 million, which includes cash and cash equivalents acquired of $33.7 million, and

 

   

The incurrence of additional debt by Avient to fund the Acquisition and pay fees and expenses related to the Acquisition, including (i) $500.0 million of expected borrowings under the Senior Secured Term Loan B and (ii) $725.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes offered hereby.

Avient’s and DSM Protective Materials’ historical financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP and IFRS, respectively. For the purpose of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, the historical combined carve-out financial information of DSM Protective Materials has been translated from Euro to U.S. Dollars and converted from IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, to GAAP and Avient’s accounting policies for material accounting policy differences. The conversion from IFRS to GAAP was based on limited information available to the Company at the time of preparation.

As discussed in Note 2, certain reclassifications were made to align Avient’s and DSM Protective Materials’ financial statement presentation. Avient is currently in the process of evaluating DSM Protective Materials’ accounting policies, which will be finalized upon completion of the Acquisition, or as more information becomes available. As a result of that review, additional differences could be identified in the accounting policies of the two companies, and those differences could have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the combined company.

In connection with the Acquisition, we executed additional cross currency swaps (maturing in April 2028), pursuant to which we will pay fixed-rate interest in euros and receive fixed-rate interest in U.S. dollars with a combined notional amount of €900 million. We also entered into foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional amount of €350 million, which are scheduled to mature within one year. Future changes in the fair value of these cross currency swaps and the forward contracts are not reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as they are not estimable.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, with Avient as the accounting acquirer, using the fair value concepts defined in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”, and based on the historical consolidated financial statements of Avient and the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials. Under ASC 805, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are recognized and measured at their assumed acquisition date fair value, while transaction costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The excess of consideration over the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, if any, is allocated to goodwill.

The allocation of the aggregate consideration depends upon certain estimates and assumptions, all of which are preliminary. The allocation of the aggregate consideration has been made for the purpose of developing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. The final determination of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed relating to the Acquisition could differ materially from the preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration. The final valuation will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets of DSM Protective Materials existing at the acquisition date.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet, as of March 31, 2022, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 presented herein, are based

 

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on the historical financial statements of Avient and DSM Protective Materials. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2022 is presented as if the Transactions had been completed on March 31, 2022 and combines the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of Avient as of March 31, 2022 with the unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out statement of financial position of DSM Protective Materials as of March 31, 2022. The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations have been prepared as if the Transactions had occurred on January 1, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any anticipated synergies or dis-synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may result from the Acquisition or integration costs that may be incurred. The pro forma adjustments represent Avient’s best estimates and are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that Avient believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Avient is not aware of any material transactions between Avient and DSM Protective Materials during the periods presented. Accordingly, adjustments to eliminate transactions between Avient and DSM Protective Materials have not been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

Note 2 – Adjustments to Historical DSM Protective Materials Amounts

The historical combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials were prepared in accordance with IFRS and reported in Euros. The historical combined financial information of DSM Protective Materials has been converted from IFRS to GAAP, applying Avient’s accounting policies for material accounting policy differences. The accounting policy differences identified are based on information available at the time of preparation. Following the Acquisition, the Company intends to finalize its review of accounting policy and classification differences, which may differ materially from the amounts set forth in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presented herein.

Refer to the table below for a preliminary reconciliation of the historical combined carve-out financial information of DSM Protective Materials from IFRS to GAAP and using Avient’s accounting policies and translated into U.S. Dollars. The amounts included in the table below may differ slightly from the historical combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials due to rounding.

 

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DSM Protective Materials

Interim Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2022

(in millions)

 

DSM Protective Materials Financial Statement
Line

  

Avient Financial Statement Line

   IFRS
(EUR)
(A)
     IFRS
(USD)

(B)
     Adjustments
(C)
    Note      DSM
Protective
Materials
Historical

As
Adjusted
 

Assets

                
   Current assets:              

Cash and cash equivalents

   Cash and cash equivalents    0.6      $ 0.7      $          $ 0.7  

Trade receivables

   Accounts receivable, net      56.1        62.4             62.4  

Inventories

   Inventories, net      79.4        88.3             88.3  

Income tax receivables

        0.6        0.7        (0.7     i        —    

Other current receivables

        200.5        223.1        (223.1     i        —    
   Other current assets      —          —          223.8       i        223.8  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Current assets

   Total current assets      337.2        375.2        —            375.2  

Property, plant and equipment

   Property, net      211.0        234.8        (7.1     ii        227.7  
   Goodwill            49.3       iii        49.3  

Intangible assets & goodwill

   Intangible assets, net      58.8        65.4        (49.3     iii        16.1  
   Operating lease assets, net            7.1       ii        7.1  
   Other non-current assets            3.2       iv        6.8  
              3.6       v     

Deferred tax assets

        3.2        3.6        (3.6     v        —    

Equity accounted investees

        2.8        3.1        (3.1     iv        —    

Other financial assets

        0.1        0.1        (0.1     iv        —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Non-current assets

        275.9        307.0        —            307.0  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   Total assets    613.1      $ 682.2      $ —          $ 682.2  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Equity and liabilities

   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

       
   Current liabilities:              

Borrowings

   Short-term and current portion of long-term debt    69.7      $ 77.5      $ (1.4     ii      $ 76.1  

Trade payables

   Accounts payable      47.5        52.8             52.8  
   Current operating lease obligations            1.4       ii        1.4  

Other current liabilities

   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      13.7        15.2        12.0       vi        27.2  

Income tax payables

        10.8        12.0        (12.0     vi     
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   Total current liabilities      141.7        157.5        —            157.5  

 

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   Non-current liabilities:              

Borrowings

   Long-term debt      119.2        132.6        (5.8     ii        126.8  

Deferred tax liabilities

   Deferred income taxes      4.4        4.9             4.9  
   Non-current operating lease obligations            5.8       ii        5.8  

Other non-current liabilities

   Other non-current liabilities      7.9        8.8        —            8.8  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

   Total non-current liabilities      131.5        146.3        —            146.3  
   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

          

Owner’s net investment

        337.8        376.1             376.1  
   Avient shareholders’ equity                 —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests

   Noncontrolling interest      2.1        2.3             2.3  

Business Equity

   Total equity      339.9        378.4             378.4  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   Total liabilities and equity    613.1      $ 682.2      $  —          $ 682.2  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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DSM Protective Materials

Interim Condensed Combined Income Statement

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(in millions)

 

DSM Protective Materials Financial Statement
Line

  

Avient Financial Statement Line

   IFRS
(EUR)
(A)
    IFRS
(USD)
(B)
    Adjustments
(D)
    Note      DSM
Protective
Materials

Historical
As
Adjusted
 

Sales

   Sales    83.0     $ 93.2     $          $ 93.2  

Cost of sales

   Cost of sales      48.4       54.3       —            54.3  
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 

Gross margin

   Gross margin      34.6       38.9       —            38.9  
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   Selling and administrative expense      6.2       7.0       12.6       i        19.6  

Marketing and sales expenses

        8.8       9.9       (9.9     i        —    

Research and development expenses

        2.7       3.0       (3.0     i        —    

Other operating income

        (0.3     (0.3     0.3       i        —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 

Operating profit

   Operating income      17.2       19.3       —            19.3  
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 
   Interest expense, net          (1.9     iii        (1.9
   Other (expense) income, net          (0.4     iv        (0.4

Financial expense, net

        (1.7     (1.9     1.9       iii        —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Profit before income tax expense

   Income before income taxes      15.5       17.4       (0.4        17.0  

Income tax expense

   Income tax expense      (2.7     (3.0     0.1       iv        (2.9

Share of the profit of equity accounted investees, net of tax

        (0.3     (0.3     0.3       iv        —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net profit for the year

   Net income      12.5       14.1       0.0          14.1  

- Attributable to the non-controlling interests

   Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests      (0.1     (0.1     —            (0.1
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

- Available to the Owner

   Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders    12.4     $ 14.0     $ 0.0          14.0  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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DSM Protective Materials

Combined Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

(in millions)

 

DSM Protective Materials Financial Statement
Line

  

Avient Financial Statement Line

   IFRS
(EUR)
(A)
    IFRS
(USD)
(B)
    Adjustments
(D)
    Note      DSM
Protective
Materials
Historical
As
Adjusted
 

Sales

   Sales    339.0     $ 401.2     $          $ 401.2  

Cost of sales

   Cost of sales      213.5       252.7       5.8       v        258.5  
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 

Gross margin

   Gross margin      125.5       148.5       (5.8        142.7  
     

 

 

   

 

 

        

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses

   Selling and administrative expense      23.2       27.5       47.3       i        74.8  

Marketing and sales expenses

        28.9       34.2       (34.2     i        —    

Research and development expenses

        14.3       16.9       (16.9     i        —    

Other operating expense

        0.1       0.1       (0.1     i        —    

Other operating income

        (3.3     (3.9     3.9       i        —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating profit

   Operating income      62.3       73.7       (5.8        67.9  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
   Interest expense, net          (7.6     iii        (7.6
   Other (expense) income, net          (0.7     ii        (0.8
            (0.1     iv     

Financial income

        0.1       0.1       (0.1     ii        —    

Financial expense

        (7.1     (8.4     0.8       ii        —    
            7.6       iii     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Profit before income tax expense

   Income before income taxes      55.3       65.4       (5.9        59.5  

Income tax expense

   Income tax expense      (9.2     (10.9     1.5       v        (9.4

Share of the profit of equity accounted investees, net of tax

        (0.1     (0.1     0.1       iv        —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net profit for the year

   Net income      46.0       54.4       (4.3        50.1  

- Attributable to the non-controlling interests

   Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests      (0.1     (0.1          (0.1
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

- Available to the Owner

   Net income attributable to Avient common shareholders    45.9     $ 54.3     $ (4.3      $ 50.0  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(A)

Represents the historical unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out statement of financial position of DSM Protective Materials as of March 31, 2022, the historical unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out income statement of DSM Protective Materials for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and the historical combined carve-out income statement of DSM Protective Materials for the year ended December 31, 2021, which are derived from the combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out financial statements of DSM Protective Materials (as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022), which are included as Exhibit F-1 and Exhibit F-2, respectively, to this offering memorandum.

 

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(B)

Euro amounts are converted to U.S. Dollars (“USD”) from Euros (“EUR”) at following exchange rates:

 

     Exchange Rate
(USD / EUR)
 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

   $ 1.1126  (i) 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

     1.1227  (ii) 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2021

     1.1834  (iii) 

 

  (i)

Exchange rate as of March 31, 2022

  (ii)

Average exchange rate during the three months ended March 31, 2022

  (iii)

Average exchange rate during the year ended December 31, 2021    

 

(C)

Reflects adjustments to the historical unaudited interim condensed combined carve-out statement of financial position of DSM Protective Materials to conform its presentation with Avient’s accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.

 

  i)

Reclassification of income tax receivables and other current receivables to other current assets.

 

  ii)

Reclassification of right-of-use lease assets from property, net to operating lease assets, net, and lease liabilities from borrowings to current operating lease obligations and non-current operating lease obligations.

 

  iii)

Reclassification of DSM Protective Materials’ historical goodwill from intangible assets and goodwill to goodwill.

 

  iv)

Reclassification of equity accounted investees and other financial assets to other non-current assets.

 

  v)

Reclassification of deferred tax assets to other non-current assets.

 

  vi)

Reclassification of income taxes payable to accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

 

(D)

Reflects adjustments to the historical combined carve-out income statement of DSM Protective Materials to conform its presentation to Avient’s accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.

 

  i)

Reclassification of marketing and sales expenses, research and development expenses, other operating income, and other operating expense to selling and administrative expense.

 

  ii)

Reclassification of financial income and financial expense to other (expense) income, net.

 

  iii)

Reclassification of interest expenses from financial expense to interest expense, net.

 

  iv)

Reclassification of share of the profit of equity accounted for investees to other (expense) income, net.

 

  v)

Reflects an adjustment to eliminate reversals of impairments recorded by DSM Protective Materials for inventory and the associated impact to income tax expense, as these reversals are not recorded under GAAP.

Note 3 – Purchase Price Allocation

The total estimated purchase consideration to be paid to the Seller pursuant to the Purchase Agreement is estimated to be €1,462.6 million ($1,492.1 million), inclusive of estimated closing adjustments and payable in Euros.

 

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The table below reflects the sources and uses of funds relating to the Acquisition.

 

(in millions)    Amount
(USD)
     Notes  

Sources:

     

Issuance of notes in this offering

   $ 725.0        i  

Senior Secured Term Loan B

     500.0        ii  

Cash on hand

     328.6        iii  
  

 

 

    
   $ 1,553.6     
  

 

 

    

Uses:

     

Purchase consideration

   $ 1,492.1     

Total estimated remaining transaction fees, costs, and expenses

     61.5        iv  
  

 

 

    
   $ 1,553.6     
  

 

 

    

 

  i)

Reflects anticipated gross proceeds from the issuance of the notes in this offering.

 
  ii)

Reflects expected principal amount of borrowings under the Senior Secured Term Loan B.

 
  iii)

Represents the portion of cash on hand as of March 31, 2022 that will be used to fund the Acquisition, including the payment of related fees and expenses.

 
  iv)

Reflects the total estimated transaction fees, costs, and expenses not yet paid as of March 31, 2022, including cash expected to be paid for issuance costs related to the Debt Financing (including the OID on the Senior Secured Term Loan B), a non-refundable commitment fee paid related to the Bridge Facility, and other acquisition costs incurred by the Company for investment banking, legal costs, consultant fees, independent accountants, and other external costs related to the Acquisition.

 

The preliminary estimated purchase price may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein for several reasons, including the date of closing of the Acquisition and changes in foreign exchange rates. Based on the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the cash consideration paid by the Company shall increase due to delays in the closing date. The preliminary estimated purchase price assumes a closing date of September 1, 2022. The preliminary estimated purchase price assumes an exchange rate of $1.0202 USD/EUR, the rate in effect as of July 21, 2022.

The table below represents a preliminary allocation of the estimated total purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on Avient’s preliminary estimates of their respective fair values as of March 31, 2022. The final allocation will be determined at a later date and is dependent on a number of factors, including the final evaluation of the fair value of the DSM Protective Materials’ tangible and identifiable intangible assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed. Such final adjustments may be material.

 

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(in millions)       

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 33.7  

Accounts receivable

     62.4  

Inventories

     129.1  

Other current assets

     5.9  

Property, plant, and equipment

     290.7  

Goodwill

     423.8  

Intangible assets

     901.0  

Operating lease assets

     7.1  

Other non-current assets

     6.8  

Short-term and current portion of long-term debt

     18.7  

Accounts payable

     52.8  

Current operating lease obligation

     1.4  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     26.5  

Deferred income taxes

     252.1  

Operating lease obligations

     5.8  

Other non-current liabilities

     8.8  

Noncontrolling interest

     2.3  
  

 

 

 

Total Estimated Purchase Consideration

   $ 1,492.1  
  

 

 

 

The intangible assets, which are recognized at their preliminary fair value in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet, consist of the following:

 

(in millions)    Estimated Useful Life    Amount  

Indefinite-lived Trade Name

   Indefinite    $ 307.1  

Definite-lived Trade Name

   20 years      0.9  

Developed Technology

   20 years      303.7  

Customer Relationships

   18 years      289.3  
     

 

 

 

Total Fair Value

        901.0  

Less: Historical intangible assets of DSM Protective Materials

        (16.1
     

 

 

 

Pro Forma adjustment

      $ 884.9  
     

 

 

 

 

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Note 4 – Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

Transaction Accounting Adjustments

(A) Reflects adjustment to cash and cash equivalents for the payment of the estimated purchase consideration of $1,492.1 million, cash contributed from the net settlement of historical intercompany accounts of DSM Protective Materials (Refer to Note 4(C) below), and the transaction expenses not yet incurred (Refer to Note 4(H) below).

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet reflects the following movements in cash and cash equivalents:

 

(in millions)    Cash and cash
equivalents
      

Historical account balances

     

Historical balance of Avient

   $ 562.6     

Historical balance of DSM Protective Materials

     0.7     
  

 

 

    
     563.3     

Transaction accounting adjustment activity

     

Payment of estimated purchase consideration

     (1,492.1    Refer to Note 4(A)

Net settlement of DSM Protective Materials’ intercompany accounts

     3.0      Refer to Note 4(C)

Payment of transaction expenses

     (11.3    Refer to Note 4(H)
  

 

 

    
     (1,500.4   

Financing adjustment activity

     1,174.8      Refer to Note 4(I)
  

 

 

    

Pro forma cash and cash equivalents

   $ 237.7     
  

 

 

    

(B) Represents an increase in the carrying value of DSM Protective Materials inventory to its estimated acquisition-date fair value.

(C) Represents the settlement of intercompany receivable and payable balances between DSM Protective Materials and the Seller related to cash pooling arrangements, income tax payables (net), and debt. In advance of closing, the Seller intends to settle most of these intercompany balances. In accordance with the Purchase Agreement, the Seller shall provide funding for the settlement of any unsettled intercompany amounts upon closing, and Avient shall then fund for the repayment of such balances.

 

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Based on DSM Protective Materials account balances as of March 31, 2022, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet reflects the following settlement activity:

 

(in millions)    Cash and
cash
equivalents
    Other
current
assets
    Short-term and
current portion
of long-term
debt
    Accrued
expenses and
other current
liabilities
    Long-term debt  

Amounts settled by Seller prior to closing

          

Settle cash pool receivables and payables to Seller

     206.0       (217.2     (11.2     —         —    

Settle tax receivables and tax payables to Seller

     —         (0.7     —         (0.7     —    

Settle debt to Seller

     (173.0     —         (46.2     —         (126.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     33.0       (217.9     (57.4     (0.7     (126.8

Amounts Settled by Avient

          

Settle cash pool payables to Seller

     (18.7     —         (18.7     —         —    

Settle tax payables to Seller

     (11.3     —         —         (11.3     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (30.0     —         (18.7     (11.3     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment

     3.0       (217.9     (76.1     (12.0     (126.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(D) Represents the incremental fair value recognized for intangible assets acquired by Avient, as well as an adjustment to reflect the total goodwill from the Acquisition. Refer to Note 3 for additional detail regarding the intangible assets acquired.

(E) Represents incremental fair value recognized for plant and equipment acquired by Avient.

(F) Represents the elimination of DSM Protective Materials’ historical equity balances.

(G) Adjustments reflect accounting for the deferred income tax effects of the purchase accounting adjustments using an estimated statutory tax rate of 25.0%.

(H) Reflects the payment and estimated acquisition costs of $11.3 million, of which $2.3 million were incurred and accrued as of March 31, 2022. Acquisition costs of $9.0 million expected to be incurred after March 31, 2022 are reflected as a reduction to retained earnings. Acquisition costs consist of legal advisory, financial advisory, accounting and consulting costs.

Financing Adjustments

(I) Represents gross proceeds from the issuance of notes in this offering of $725.0 million and expected borrowings under the Senior Secured Term Loan B of $500.0 million, net of $50.2 million in financing-related transaction costs (of which $41.2 million is directly attributable to the Debt Financing). The Debt Financing results in an increase to short-term and current portion of long-term debt of $5.0 million and long-term debt of $1,178.0 million. Transaction costs not directly attributable to the Debt Financing are expensed, resulting in a $9.0 million decrease to Avient’s shareholders’ equity.

Note 5 – Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Income

Transaction Accounting Adjustments

(A) In connection with the Acquisition, the combined Company expects to incur $11.3 million of transaction expenses, of which $2.3 million were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Unrecognized costs of $9.0 million are reflected as an increase to selling and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2021.

(B) Represents incremental cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses of $9.4 million and $32.8 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2021 related to added amortization and depreciation expense associated with plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired in the Acquisition. Added depreciation and amortization expense results in an increase to cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses of $2.4 million and $8.3 million, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

(C) Represents incremental cost of sales associated with the step-up in fair value associated with acquired inventory.

(D) Reflects the elimination of interest expense associated with DSM Protective Materials’ historical intercompany debt balances with the Seller, which are settled upon closing.

(E) Reflects the payment of retention bonuses to employees of DSM Protective Materials related to services performed in the first six months following closing of the Acquisition.

(F) Reflects a reduction in income tax expense associated with the transaction accounting adjustments, assuming a statutory tax rate of 25.0%.

 

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Financing Adjustments

(G) Represents incremental interest expense associated with the Debt Financing. The unaudited pro forma financial information assumes an estimated interest rate of 6.54% for the Debt Financing. If the actual annual interest rates of the Senior Secured Term Loan B and the notes were to vary by 1/8th of a percent, the pro forma adjustment for interest expense would change by $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021 and $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, respectively.

(H) Represents commitment fees of $9.0 million incurred by the Company in connection with the Bridge Facility, which are reflected in the year ended December 31, 2021 in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations.

(I) Reflects a reduction to income tax expense associated with the incremental interest expense from the financing adjustments, assuming a statutory tax rate of 25.0%.

 

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