8-K
Avient Corp (AVNT)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2020
| Avient Corporation | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | ||
| Ohio | 1-16091 | 34-1730488 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Avient Center
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 930-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares, par value $.01 per share | AVNT | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Agreements of Certain Officers.
On August 24, 2020, Avient Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Bradley C. Richardson intended to retire from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In connection with Mr. Richardson’s retirement, and in recognition of his many contributions to the Company’s success, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the vesting of all of Mr. Richardson’s outstanding long-term incentive awards upon his retirement.
As previously announced, Jamie A. Beggs was named to succeed Mr. Richardson as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AVIENT CORPORATION |
|---|
| By: /s/ Lisa K. Kunkle |
| Name: Lisa K. Kunkle |
| Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: October 15, 2020