Wulfsohn Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience: ADVISORY VOTE PROPOSAL 2 — ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Objective How Our Executive Compensation Program Achieves this Objective Our Board recommends a vote FOR Proposal 2 to approve, on an advisory basis, our Named Executive Officer compensation. Independent Registered Public Accountant Services and Related Fee Arrangements Report of the Audit Committee The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Director Independence Lead Director Board Leadership Structure Board’s Oversight of Risk Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines Communication with Board Board and Committees Board Attendance Board Committees AAudit Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements MEETINGS IN 2018: 9 Compensation Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements MEETINGS IN 2018: 5 MEMBERS: Nominating and Governance Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements MEETINGS IN 2018: 4 Environmental, Health and Safety Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements MEETINGS IN 2018: 3 Board Refreshment 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 5 or fewer 6 to 10 More than 10 Years of Service NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 2018 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Role Annual Cash Retainers 2018 Director Compensation Table Fees Earned or Paid in Cash Stock Awards Total (1) NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (column (a)) Stock Awards (column (b)) Option Awards Outstanding and Fully-Vested Deferred Shares Number of Deferred Shares(1) Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Shares Owned(1) Right to Acquire Shares Total Beneficial Ownership Name and Address Shares % of Shares Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Executive Summary Name Title How Pay is Tied to Company Performance. Requests for copies of such Annual Report on Form 10-K or for information on how to obtain directions to be able to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person should be directed to: PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, Attention: Secretary.

Equipment Benefi t Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray System Capability to look at material and property defects at the most detailed level with magnifi cation up to 800,000x Digital Optical Microscope Ability to non-destructively capture fully-focused images with a depth-of-fi eld 20x larger than conventional microscopes Microwave Sample Digestion System Aids in sample preparation for heavy metal analysis Mechanical Spectrometer Estimates how a medical device will structurally perform when subjected to the load within a human body Differential Scanning Calorimeter Analyzes the transition temperatures of materials and also determines the purity of the materials to predict likelihood of defects Chromatography Accessories Facilitates compositional analysis of materials and devices as well as the ability to analyze extractables Copyright © 2011, Polymer Diagnostics Inc. We’ll tell you how your product will perform—and why Our experts work hand-in-hand with your technical staff to answer the most diffi cult questions—Why did your product fail? We’ll tell you how your product will perform—and why Our experts work hand-in-hand with your technical staff to answer the most diffi cult questions—Why did your product fail?

At the same time, we strategically adjusted and deployed our commercial teams to capitalize on regional opportunities—winning share and gaining new business with customers. We’ve enhanced our leadership team with a new Chief Technology Officer, SVP of New Business Development & Marketing Excellence, SVP and General Counsel, and Chief Information Officer, all with proven track records and expertise in their respective fields. We globally reorganized personnel in our businesses to improve customer experience, as well as in our technology teams to amplify innovation.

WHY AVIENT WINS Deep Customer Relationships & Application Know-How Superior Design Capabilities & Advanced Analytics Global Footprint Strategically Aligned to Serve Customers We iterate fast and often. 38 22 9 34 • U.S. and Canada • Latin America • Europe, Middle East & Africa • Asia We produce locally, serve globally. At Avient, we’ve built a culture of winning and how we do so is unique, lasting and difficult to replicate. We estimate in excess of $50 million dollars of new application sales by 2025, exclusively generated from the joining of our portfolios and technology teams.

FX) $429 $490 $3.05 $3.50 FY 2022 PERFORMANCE 16 $4,819 $5,100 + 6% (+ 8% excluding FX) Adjusted EPS + 14% (+ 17% excluding FX) + 15% (+ 18% excluding FX) (in millions) (in millions) Sales Adjusted Operating Income 17 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (10) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15) Total CapEx (115) Free Cash Flow 285$ Adjusted EBITDA 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x DYN E E MA ACQ U I S I T I O N 19 15x stronger than steel Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand • Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of 2022 EBITDA • Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35 • 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected • 1,000+ employees across global production network and dedicated technology centers • Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema® location $175M (42%) $65M (16%) $175M (42%) 2022E Sales By Region ($M) (1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization (2) Based on 2022 expected results (1) (2) (2) FIT WITH FOUR PILLAR STRATEGY 20 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with tremendous intellectual property value in trademarks, patents and “know-how” • Deep history of application development and premium, leading brand with the World’s Strongest FiberTM Globalization • Global customer base with an established presence across all major geographic regions • Global technology centers complement existing Composites applications and expertise Operational Excellence • Best-in-class safety performance • Well-run and maintained asset base fit to serve future growth • Highly effective and reliable supply chain with emphasis on optimizing service to customers Commercial Excellence • Deep customer relationships extend across the value chain and drive ability to grow • Offer a full suite of services with an active role in design, development and commercialization People Experienced and talented associates with a passion for safety, specialization and winning DYNEEMA® OVERVIEW K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection $215M MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes $130M CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment $70M 21 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales MIFOverview Competition Valuechain & Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials TECHNOLOGY 22 1,200 1,300 2,500 Avient Dyneema Combined Patents • True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • Deep history of application development with customers, strongest in the industry • The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) fiber producer that is backward integrated o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process • Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise (PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line) WINNING PROPERTIES Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction One-of-a-kind technology ® FORMULATION PROCESS 23 • Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar core competencies around formulation and material science • Technology that combines polymers and fibers to provide specialized, high performing solutions for customers • Design capabilities ensure that applications are highly customized for the specified end use DYNEEMA® IN THE VALUE CHAIN 24 UHMwPE Fiber / Tapes Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Heavy Marine, Offshore Wind Energy and Mooring, Aquaculture Outdoor, Footwear, Apparel, Inflatables • Material Science • Formulation • Service INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING (CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION DEMAND TRENDS 25 • Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1) o Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2) o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America • Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind farms which require advanced, durable technology o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations quadrupling over the next five years(3) • Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4) • Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio Sources: (1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022) (2) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022) (3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council (4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries 26 A L I G N M E N T W I T H S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S PRODUCTS AVIENT’S EXISTING COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 27 AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO SALES AND EBITDA 28 $74 $84 $216 $212 $261 $5 $10 $32 $41 $49 $180 0 100 150 200 $- $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 $600 $650 $700 $750 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E $680 • Dyneema® acquisition will further improve Composites EBITDA margins to 26% • Dyneema® will complement our existing portfolio with deep formulation expertise, innovative culture and global commercial presence • Composites will continue to be a key growth driver to deliver future revenue growth in excess of GDP (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® DISTRIBUTION DIVESTITURE CONSIDERATIONS DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS 30 $21 $57 $69 $94 $105 0 100 150 2006 2011 2016 2021 2022E • Leading North American Distribution business with longstanding blue-chip supplier and customer relationships • Commercial excellence and regulatory knowledge have grown healthcare portfolio to over 25% of sales and positioned business for long-term growth • Highly specialized portfolio of engineered polymers along with sustainable solution offerings • Leading digital capabilities through Avient Now, allowing enhanced visibility and 24/7 interface with customers • 98% free cash flow conversion drives greater than 30% after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) • Potential divestiture allows us to remain modestly leveraged with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected to be 2.9x and positions us for further specialty growth in the future EBITDA (in $M) DYNEEMA® TRANSACTION OVERVIEW 31 - $1.48B net purchase price - Represents 11.4x expected 2022 EBITDA - Committed financing in place - Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new Senior Unsecured Notes, new Senior Secured Term Loan - Potential proceeds from Distribution divestment could be used to pay down near-term maturing debt - Closing expected in second half of 2022, subject to regulatory approvals and certain customary closing conditions Transaction Value Financing Closing Conditions / Timing CAPITAL STRUCTURE / LEVERAGE 32 • Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley and J.P. Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition 11.9% 16.2% 2019PF 2021 EBITDA Margins SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION 46% 66% 86% 100% 0% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2021 2022 PF % o f A dj us te d EB IT D A(1 ) JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty (1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution (2) 38 CULTURE AND PEOPLE 39 OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES 40 • Dyneema® brings leading technology and brand with the World’s Strongest Fiber™, deep history of application development and strong management team focused on specialty applications • Dyneema® transaction is aligned with our previously stated acquisition goal of expanding our composites and fiber capabilities • Similar to our other technology expansion acquisitions, Dyneema® allows us to leverage our invest-to-grow strategy • We plan to explore a possible sale of our Distribution business. Senior management also uses operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.

How many years has Avient been supplying service in these technologies? Yes How is the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the QMS determined? Yes How are incoming raw materials controlled for quality?

ADVENTURE CAMPER MANUFACTURER W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S • Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material, and thickness to meet performance requirements • Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood and aluminum • UV, chemical, and moisture resistant • Custom formulated the panel construction to meet lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements • Avient engineering team provided on-going material sampling and technical support throughout the development cycle • Ensured the face sheet structure provided a smooth surface finish and good adherence to paint or aluminum fixtures Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SAFETY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER M I L I T A R Y H E L M E T P A R T S • High impact resistance • RAL 6031 – military green color • High molecular weight • Met impact resistance requirements for military helmets • Delivered strong collaboration with Avient Design team and service • Provided specific RAL color matching for military application Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SMALL APPLIANCE OEM C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L • Soft durometers • Good bonding to ABS • Good flowability for easy processing • Excellent sealing property • Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements • Offered a short lead time and on-site technical service to speed up the time to market • Provided fast global collaboration between regions, supporting the brand’s design team in Europe and molders in Asia Custom VersaflexTM Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?