[Form 4] Avient Corporation Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK) has filed a Form 6-K dated 1 July 2025 announcing two Board changes. Dr Guido Fürer, former Group Chief Investment Officer at Swiss Re and current Baloise Group non-executive director, joins the Prudential Board with immediate effect and becomes a member of both the Audit and Risk Committees. His remuneration comprises the standard non-executive director fee of US$125,000 plus US$39,000 for each committee membership. He currently holds no Prudential shares and is regarded as independent under UK and Hong Kong listing rules.

Amy Yip, who joined the Board in September 2019 and has served on the Audit and Remuneration Committees, will retire on 31 October 2025 after completing six years of service. Chair Shriti Vadera expressed gratitude for Yip’s contribution during a period of significant change.

The 6-K contains no financial results or transactional disclosures; its focus is corporate governance. The appointment adds deep global insurance and asset-management expertise to the Board, while Yip’s forthcoming departure represents a loss of experience and continuity.

Positive

• Enhanced governance: Appointment of Dr Fürer brings 25 years of insurance and asset-management experience and adds depth to both the Audit and Risk Committees.
• Regulatory compliance: Independence affirmed under UK Corporate Governance Code and Hong Kong Listing Rules, supporting strong board standards.

Negative

• Loss of experience: Amy Yip’s retirement on 31 October 2025 removes a six-year board member and Audit Committee participant.
• No immediate financial data: Filing lacks earnings or operational metrics, offering limited insight into near-term performance.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Board refresh strengthens risk oversight; impact modest, governance positive, financial effect neutral.

Dr Fürer’s appointment immediately bolsters Prudential’s expertise in asset-liability management and risk, key areas for a life insurer operating across 24 emerging markets. His simultaneous Audit and Risk Committee roles should enhance board-level challenge of management and regulatory compliance. Independence confirmation satisfies UK and HK codes, limiting conflict concerns. Yip’s October exit is orderly, aligning with typical six-year tenure; the company has four months to manage succession planning. Because the filing lacks earnings data, today’s news is governance-focused rather than value-moving. Overall impact for investors is neutral-to-slightly positive due to stronger committee depth.

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Experienced CIO joins, veteran director exits; no immediate change to valuation thesis.

From a portfolio perspective, this is a housekeeping update. Fürer’s background at Swiss Re and FWD Group aligns with Prudential’s Asian growth strategy and may incrementally improve capital allocation oversight. Compensation is immaterial relative to group expenses. Yip’s scheduled retirement avoids sudden disruption. With no financial metrics or strategic announcements, risk-reward, dividend outlook, and solvency ratios remain unchanged. I would classify the report as neutral for trading decisions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pederson Christopher

(Last) (First) (Middle)

AVIENT CORPORATION

33587 WALKER ROAD

(Street)

AVON LAKE OH 44012

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AVIENT CORP [ AVNT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, President SEM

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/27/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/27/2025		I		455.443	A	$32.84	6,256.985(1)	I	Supplemental Plan(2)
Common Stock								15,222	D
Common Stock								7,785.994	I	Savings Plan Trust(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the investment by the reporting person in Avient stock under the Supplemental Plan, plus exempt acquisitions since the date of the reporting person's last report. The reported transaction is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c), and was conducted pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan dated September 23, 2022.

2. The information in this report is based on a plan statement as of June 27, 2025.

	/s/ Robert K. James, Power of Attorney For: Christopher Pederson	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What board change did Prudential plc (PUK) announce?

Prudential appointed Dr Guido Fürer as a Non-executive Director and will see Amy Yip retire from the Board on 31 October 2025.

Will Dr Fürer sit on any Prudential plc committees?

Yes. He joins both the Audit Committee and the Risk Committee immediately.

How much will Dr Fürer be paid as a Prudential Non-executive Director?

He will receive US$125,000 annually, plus US$39,000 for Audit Committee service and US$39,000 for Risk Committee service.

Is Dr Fürer considered independent under listing rules?

Yes, Prudential states he is independent under the UK Corporate Governance Code and Hong Kong Listing Rules.

When will Amy Yip leave the Prudential Board?

Her retirement is effective 31 October 2025 after six years of service.

Does the 6-K include any financial or earnings information?

No. The filing is limited to board changes and contains no financial results or earnings data.