Through increased transparency and accountably, Avient is committed to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. In 2022, diverse hiring and promotions accounted for 40% of our overall hires and promotions. This increases the visibility of, and encourages accountability for, the impact of carbon emissions on the business.

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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. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses in evaluating operating performance. Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. 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. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses in evaluating operating performance.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, adjusted EPS, and working capital to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES PolyOne Corporation 3 • This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch business  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 40 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 41 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2019 67 247 147 2019 134 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN PolyOne Corporation 42 Computer Aided Engineering Design Strategy 3 15 Designers & Engineers $0 $15M $4M $87M Opportunity funnel Total Revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 43 Customer Engagements Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 210 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 44 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 45 Solid Colorants Performance Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Wire & Appliances Electrical & Electronics Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 46 34% United States 44% Mexico South America $4 $25 $104 $147 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 14.7% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 47 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Telecommunications (FOC) Electrical & Electronics Building & Construction Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 48 27% United States 54% 17% $21 $57 $87 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.6% D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 49 28% 23% Electrical & Electronics Building & Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion $25 $63 $75 $20 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 50 Performance Polyethylene Pigments Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon TiO2 Polypropylene Dyestuffs Plasticizers Other Raw $900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 51 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants PolyOne Corporation 63 Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion Slide Number 8 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 12 Aligning with trends for Growth Revenue from Sustainable Solutions Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables Fiber optical growth drivers Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation Transformation Headlines Fit with Four Pillar Strategy End Market Transformation End Market Transformation Complementary Geographic Presence Slide Number 31 PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Transaction overview Significant Synergy Opportunities Attractive Financing Structure Slide Number 37 Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?

Leffler will now be responsible for all aspects of the company's capital structure, cash management, insurance and capital markets transactions. Leffler joined PolyOne in 2008 as senior finance manager in Corporate Treasury and was later promoted to finance director, South America, while based in the company's offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Scott's breadth of skills and diverse background will be instrumental as he manages and builds PolyOne's Treasury function," said Bradley C.

PolyOne Trilliant injection moldable solutions block radiation as effectively as lead, providing medical device manufacturers with an easy-to-manufacture and more sustainable alternative,” said Holger Kronimus, vice president, Europe and general manager, Engineered Materials Europe, PolyOne Corporation. Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com Matt Defosse Marketing Communications Manager, Europe PolyOne Corporation +49 6406-832-061 matt.defosse@avient.com

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SHEET RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS PET BOTTLE PET PREFORM THERMOFORMERS BRAND OWNERS RETAILERS CONSUMERS LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SORTING COMPANIES RECYCLING COMPANIES REGULATION BODIES NIAS COMPLIANT Why is PET so Popular? Market Size and Drivers In 2020, the global rPET market was valued at $8.56 billion with Asia Pacific as the largest regional market, accounting for over 45% revenue share. PET Types Clear PET—Clear PET accounted for over 76% of the revenue share in 2020 and is expected to continue as the market leader.