Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

This full-spectrum portfolio of brand protection solutions, launched initially in North America and Europe late last year, is now available in the Asia Pacific region.

Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Based on its success in North America, the IQ Design Labs service will now additionally support the creativity of Europe’s manufacturers and help them shrink the time required to introduce new products.”

Our United Way campaign remains an important financial driving force as well, and since 2007 our associates in North America have given generously, raising more than $16 million. Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience: We believe that, as a Board member with proven leadership capabilities and as an executive who has extensive international business experience across Europe, Asia and Latin America, Mr. COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 44 PROXY STATEMENT 2022 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 2021 Company performance highlights include: • Full-year 2021 EPS from continuing operations was $2.51, compared to $1.46 in 2020, an increase of 72%; • Record sales growth of 27% over 2020 to $4.8 billion; • Increased adjusted EPS 58% from $1.93 (pro forma for the Clariant Color acquisition) to $3.05(1) driven by demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare applications and composites technologies; • Increased our dividend on an annualized basis by 12% to $0.95; the 11th consecutive year of annual increase; • Our 0.55 injury incident rate (per 100 full-time workers per year) is world-class in our industry; • Certified once again as an ACC Responsible Care® organization for outstanding environmental, health and safety performance; • Continued our journey of improving our culture: received our 3rd consecutive certification as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute; joined the United Nations Global Compact; and recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek; • The SEM business delivered record operating income of $132 million, up 40% from 2020, driven by high demand for our composites and other specialty solutions serving the consumer and healthcare end markets; • The CAI business grew revenue 18% and operating income 34%.

Thanks to our talented associates and strategic portfolio investments, we have navigated the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.

Fortunately, the actions we have taken in the past to strengthen our portfolio and our balance sheet have us well positioned to navigate these challenges." 

在北美，可通过与Americas Styrenics的合资企业获得STYRONTM聚苯乙烯。

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. 37 24 10 36 • U.S. and Canada • Latin America • Europe, Middle East & Africa • Asia We produce locally, serve globally.

News Release - AVNT-2021.12.31-News Release 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results Financial Performance • Fourth quarter and full year sales increased 21% to $1.2 billion and 27% to $4.8 billion, respectively • Fourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS of $0.32 and $2.51 compared to $0.81 and $1.46 in the prior year • Fourth quarter and full year adjusted EPS increased 12% to $0.58 and 58% to $3.05, respectively • Initiates 2022 guidance of $5.1 billion in sales and $3.50 in adjusted EPS Milestone Achievements • Increased dividend on an annualized basis by 12% to $0.95; the 11th year in a row of an annual increase • Increased EBITDA contribution from Clariant acquisition from $133 to $205 million and reduced net debt to adjusted EBITDA to 2.2x, one year ahead of schedule • Joined the United Nations Global Compact, recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, and earned the company's third consecutive Great Place to Work® certification.