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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-235810"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVNT"
cik: "0001122976"
company_name: "AVIENT CORP"
filed_at: "2022-09-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T17:16:35.293295+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Avient closes acquisition of DSM Protective Materials; funds with $575M term loan

## Summary
- Acquisition of DSM Protective Materials closed Sept 1, 2022; reported as Avient Protective Materials in Specialty Engineered Materials segment.
- Dyneema fiber is 15x stronger than steel; used in ballistic protection, marine, renewable energy, and outdoor sports.
- Business includes 6 production facilities, 4 R&D centers, and approximately 1,000 employees globally.
- Avient drew $575M new term loans on Aug 29, 2022, with interest at SOFR+3.25% or Base+2.25%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-235810
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVNT
- cik: 0001122976
- company_name: AVIENT CORP
- filed_at: 2022-09-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1122976/000119312522235810/0001193125-22-235810-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1122976/000119312522235810/d355900d8k.htm

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