Operational analyses •    Regulatory compliance assistance •    Global supply chain and logistics consulting Avient Announces First Quarter 2025 Results... Avient To Hold First Quarter 2025 Conference Call...

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Microsoft Word - Conflict Minerals Policy.docx Avient  Corporation  Policy  Statement  on  Conflict  Minerals   Background   In  August  2012,  the  U.S.   Position   Avient  Corporation  supports  efforts  to  end  human  rights  abuses  wherever  they  may  occur,  and  acts  in  accordance   with  our  vision  of  respecting  global  communities.     We  expect  our  global  supply  chain  partners  to  do  the  same,  whether  or  not  they  are  subject  to  the   reporting  requirements  of  the  Act.            

Politica globale Avient anti-concussione e anti-corruzione Politica globale Avient anti-concussione e anti-corruzione Indice La nostra Politica globale su anti-corruzione e anti-concussione 1 Importanza della conformità 1 La nostra responsabilità 1 Cos’è una tangente? Questa politica si applica ad Avient e alle sue controllate, inclusi tutti i funzionari, dipendenti, agenti e altre terze parti che agiscono per conto di Avient. Il vostro supervisore o un qualsiasi manager Avient • Il Responsabile di etica aziendale via e-mail all’indirizzo ethics.officer@avient.com • Il Responsabile legale di Avient via e-mail all’indirizzo legal.officer@avient.com • Qualsiasi membro dell’Ufficio Legale • La linea di assistenza telefonica sull’etica Avient Linea di assistenza telefonica sull’etica Avient La Linea di assistenza telefonica sull’etica è disponibile a livello globale in oltre 20 lingue, 24 ore al giorno, 7 giorni alla settimana, per telefono e attraverso un sito Web.

and the applicable customer specific requirements Revision:11 For Bureau Veritas Certification Holding, Le Triangle de l'Arche, 8 Cours du Triangle - 92800 Puteaux - France None Bureau Veritas Certification Certificate N°: FR072877FR072877- IATF- IATF IATF Certificate N°: 442787442787 Date Of Expiration: 01-February-202501-February-2025 Date Of Certification: 02-February-202202-February-2022 PRODUCT(S) DELIVEREDPRODUCT(S) DELIVERED colour with additive concentrates for thermoplastic resins and speciality compounds obtained by mixing and extrusion PERMITTED EXCLUSION(S)PERMITTED EXCLUSION(S) SCOPESCOPE Design and manufacturing Bureau Veritas Certification certify that the Quality Management System of the above organisation has been audited and found to be in accordance with the requirements of Route de la Vavrette, 01250, TOSSIAT FranceRoute de la Vavrette, 01250, TOSSIAT France PolyOne France TossiatPolyOne France Tossiat Awarded to Certificate of ApprovalCertificate of Approval https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L https://e-cer.bureauveritas.com/FMSNR3ILR1QPBBMGXNKFUDB2LWB28AYDXJNZADBZ8WDH3QYML73QK0B7L7V6CZQPGPGDYLG2UVXWEPJVT4Q0E4Z0DOKSEXCP0BNO7K2WUHCQB2Q9ORVVTV4F9DTN2UI35L REMOTE SUPPORT FUNCTION(S)REMOTE SUPPORT FUNCTION(S) (The official document is in English. Revision:11 For Bureau Veritas Certification Holding, Le Triangle de l'Arche, 8 Cours du Triangle - 92800 Puteaux - France Bureau Veritas Certification Certificate N°: FR072877FR072877- IATF- IATF IATF Certificate N°: 442787442787 Date Of Expiration: 01-February-202501-February-2025 Date Of Certification: 02-February-202202-February-2022 Route de la Vavrette, 01250, TOSSIAT FranceRoute de la Vavrette, 01250, TOSSIAT France PolyOne France TossiatPolyOne France Tossiat Awarded to Appendix to the Certificate of ApprovalAppendix to the Certificate of Approval Name Address Scope AVIENT LUXEMBOURG ROUTE DE BASTOGNE, 19, 9836, POMMERLOCH Luxembourg Logistic, Supplier Management, Purchasing PolyOne Europe Logistics 7 rue Blériot, 4460, GRACE HOLLOGNE Belgium Warehousing Polyone Europe ul.

A cornerstone of our sustainability strategy at Avient is to use material science and our design expertise to enable our customers’ sustainability goals,” explains Jan Sültemeyer, Global Innovation and Sustainability Manager at Avient. About Avient  To access Avient’s news library online, please visit www.avient.com/news. 

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Cable jacket/sheath– Made of PE 9 Fiber-Line Product PolyOne Materials F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 21 5G Networks  Enable lower latency, greater flexibility & efficiency  Installation of these networks are in the very early stages  Installation will start in urban hubs and will continue to expand into suburban and rural areas  By 2025, only 14% of the world will have 5G connections  Growth is expected over multi- year period 5G technology will be a leading growth driver in fiber optic cable for several years 10x Speed Increase & 8x More Antennae Required 5G vs. 4G PolyOne Corporation 22 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople Low EH&S risk profile New and complementary technologies Leverage our global footprint Strong customer relationships Foundational operating margins of 8-10% with ability to double Motivated team with a specialty culture I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 23 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend technology 8-10% operating margins I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect customers Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First! Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 24 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 256 309 At Acquisition Today $36 $100 At Acquisition Today 9% 19% At Acquisition Today Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 20% + 165% + 1000 bps C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H A C Q U I S I T I O N D R I V E S N E X T L E V E L S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N A C C E L E R A T I N G G R O W T H W I T H S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 26 F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 27 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational Excellence • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial Excellence • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 28 Building & Construction 5% 2006 2019E PF* 4% 12% 10% 18% 8% 20% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare Consumer Packaging 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 29 Packaging 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial 10% Electrical & Electronic 7% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare 4% Transportation 12% Consumer 18% Building & Construction 5% Wire & Cable 6% Industrial 12% Electrical & Electronic 5% Appliance 3% Textiles 6% Transportation 13% Healthcare 12% Packaging 20% Consumer 10% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 30 United States 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% Canada 4% Latin America 6% United States 22% Europe & Middle East 48% Asia 23% Canada 1% Latin America 6% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region United States 31% Europe & Middle East 39% Asia 21% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 31 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Clariant Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) PolyOne (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New PolyOne 2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4% 2019 CapEx $68 $85 % Sales 2.4% 2.1% 2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250 2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22 2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 32 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 33 46% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized PolyOne Corporation 36 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Financing Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing 40% Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 37 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Financing Financing Summary Terms on New Debt • $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price • Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo • Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity • The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions • PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies • Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy • New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure • Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy • Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy • Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained • Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 38 PolyOne Corporation 37 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $0.78 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Cumulative Share Repurchases (In millions) $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 $900 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 $917M R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1 PolyOne Corporation Increasing Annual Dividend 38 $0.81 PolyOne Corporation 39 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?

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