Avient files 8-K; attaches Q3 2025 earnings press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avient Corporation furnished a Form 8-K to announce it issued a press release reporting third-quarter 2025 earnings.

The press release, dated November 5, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and is designated as furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): November 5, 2025

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.)

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:    

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))        

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))        

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2025, the Registrant issued a press release, furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing earnings for the third quarter of 2025. The press release shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Number			Exhibit
99.1			Press release dated November 5, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AVIENT CORPORATION

By: /s/ Jamie A. Beggs

Name: Jamie A. Beggs

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: November 5, 2025

FAQ

What did AVNT disclose in this 8-K?

Avient announced it issued a press release reporting Q3 2025 earnings, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period does the announcement cover for AVNT?

It covers the third quarter of 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for AVNT's Q3 2025?

Details are in the Exhibit 99.1 press release dated November 5, 2025.

Is the AVNT press release filed or furnished?

It is furnished, not filed under Item 2.02 of the Exchange Act.

What form did AVNT use for this disclosure?

A Form 8-K including Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

What is Avient’s trading symbol and exchange?

Avient trades on the NYSE under the symbol AVNT.