Startup problems occur during the launch of a new tool or machine.  If the mold is used in a different machine, minor adjustments to account for the new machine may be needed.

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Coincident with the acquisition of the Clariant Color business in 2020, we branded the collective enterprise Avient—a new name for a new kind of materials company. Auckland, New Zealand 77. And, we are finding new ways of operating, adopting new technologies, and innovating more sustainable products.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Color business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Whether it’s an ambitious start-up bringing a new product to market, or a large, multi- national OEM looking for consistency and reliability of global supply, Avient is built for long-term partnerships. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 22 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Other 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 9 25 t (E xc l.

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HealthCare Transportation 8% Textiles Target Page 85 • Trend toward more affordable housing favors our product 1.5 2.0 2.5 Housing Starts (in million units) 50 year average Market Dynamics • Ultimate housing recovery presents substantial upside to already record- setting results Source: Historical Data from the US Census Bureau, 2012 estimate is a PolyOne projection. 0.0 0.5 1.0 '87 '89 '91 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 Page 86 Value Proposition • Premier provider of specialized vinyl and supply chain solutions, leading the industry in innovation and service Transformation Highlights • Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights • Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business maximizes performance • Asset realignment and Lean Six Sigma reduce costs • Strengthened relationship with winning customers • Increased differentiation in all business units > $12B Addressable Market Page 87 Key Differentiators • Providing application design, material design and / or process design assistance not available from competitors • Capability to improve joint value streams • We are the best innovator in our space • We are the best innovator in our space • Expanding customers’ opportunities by providing innovative materials and marketing ideas • We provide world-class customer service and delivery performance Page 88 13.7% 14.3% 15.5% 9.9% 6.2% 5.4% WC % of Sales • Best-in-class working capital management and delivery performance • Improved raw material Areas of Focus – Operational Excellence 89.1% 92.0% 94.2% 93.4% 93.4% 94.0% On-Time Delivery • Improved raw material positions, sourcing savings • PolyOne pilot site for many LSS and manufacturing excellence programs *As measured to customer request date * Page 89 • reFlexTM Bioplasticizers Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products • GeonTM HC for Healthcare � Applications: Medical device housings, specialty tubing � Customer benefits: Withstand aggressive antiseptics Key Innovations � Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products � Customer benefits: Lower carbon footprint, improved productivity • GeonTM SF Super Flow � Applications: Large appliance parts, molded siding panels � Customer benefits: Flame retardancy, detergent resistance Page 90 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Critical Imperatives • Accelerate innovation - grow in new applications not historically served with vinyl • Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and working capital efficienciesworking capital efficiencies • Selectively leverage construction recovery 2015 Goal • 9 - 12% return on sales Page 91 Page 92

Using the new Complēt long glass fiber nylon formulation, the redesigned yoke underwent testing at Bettcher to simulate 500,000 run cycles.

The Avient team addressed this challenge with the new formulation, which is optimized for compression set.

One major automotive supplier, however, questioned the norm when designing the interiors for a major automaker’s new vehicle model.