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Truly global • Technology platform and expertise – Combining the best from two global leaders creates an unmatched portfolio of products and solutions • Global and local accounts – Combining our legacies’ business, dealing with large key accounts and a broad base of regional customers, creates ample opportunities for growth and industry partnering • Talent acquisition and retention – Our ‘best of both worlds’ leadership position helps us to attract and retain the best people in the industry • Cost and performance synergies – Alignment of site structures and technical & commercial organizations is driving a positive cost position An Excellent Fit Avient Corporation 16 • Dedicated global organization • Full suite of performance products • Excellent product stewardship expertise • High quality technical organization • Strong focus on innovation and sustainability • Strong customer relationships and global industry partnerships • Global footprint What Legacy Clariant Color Brings Avient Corporation 17 Customer orientation and dedication Aesthetics + Product Functionality Innovation and Sustainability Safety First o Both ACC Responsible Care® companies o Legacy and continued focus on safety Retain All Customers and Existing Business o Minimize integration disruptions o Broadened portfolio of specialty solutions o World class products and service Retain All Key Employees o Talented, passionate, and collaborative o Supportive, high-performance culture Principles of Integration Avient Corporation 18 $85M Cost • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling Revenue synergy opportunities of $75M The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable. Fiber Technology Avient Corporation 107 We are breaking ground on a new innovation center adjacent to our manufacturing facility in Pune • Focused on investments in both R&D resource additions and capital investments • Platform development in new disruptive markets to support core business and strategy ISHA Avient Manufacturing Site, Pune, India India Innovation Center Innovative Sustainable Holistic Accelerator (ISHA) Avient Corporation 108 2021E 2022E 2023E 2024E 2025E $1.1B $1.6B Growth Through Innovation Avient Corporation 109 Total CAI and SEMWorld-Class Vitality Index % of revenue from products launched last five years 35% Revenue from new products Summary Jamie Beggs Avient Corporation 110 $442 $457 $580 $1.74 $1.93 $3.00 Full Year 2019 – 2021 Organic Growth (TOTAL COMPANY) Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,750 + 19% Adjusted EPS (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition (in millions) (in millions) (1)(1) + 31% + 72% Avient Corporation 111 2021 Sales Growth Summary Key Growth Drivers Segments (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition Sales Growth 2020 Proforma 3,783$ Sustainable Solutions 140 18% Healthcare 150 31% Composites 44 33% Growth in Asia / LATAM 103 21% Other 530 28% 2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26% Sales Growth 2020 Proforma 3,783$ Color, Additives & Inks 330 16% Specialty Engineered Materials 195 28% Distribution 495 45% Corporate & Eliminations (53) 2021 Estimated 4,750$ 26% Avient Corporation 112 Year–to–date EBITDA Bridge 2020 September YTD $ 339 Demand 132 EBITDA($ millions) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business acquisition CAI: Price / Mix 96 Inflation (74) SEM: Price / Mix 61 Inflation (45) Distribution: Price / Mix 204 Inflation (195) Net Price Benefit 47 Supply Chain Disruptions (38) COVID Response Applications (11) Synergies 34 Incentives, Travel, FX, Other (48) 2021 September YTD $ 455 • Demand driven by growth in sustainable solutions, healthcare and consumer applications • Price increases have more than covered raw material and freight inflation impacts of $300M year- to-date compared to 2020 • Synergy capture on pace to achieve $52M in annual savings in 2021 Avient Corporation 113 $1,110 $3,000 Return on Invested Capital Avient Corporation 114 Invested Capital 2006 Current 11% Cost of Capital ROIC (after-tax) 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 44% 98% YTD 5 - YR 10 - YR 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 0.95 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2.1x Q4 NET LEVERAGE ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$450MM PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS Creating Value for Shareholders Avient Corporation 115 Share Performance Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging 3.5x 2.1x Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage $B $ p r sh ar Total Shareholder Return ~$4.3Bn MARKET CAP INCREASE OVER LAST 10 YEARS (1) Share performance includes reinvested dividends and is as of December 2, 2021 (2) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition (2) 528% Shaping a Sustainable Future… Avient Corporation 116 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS $340 $930 2016 2021E Brand Owner Commitment 10 – 50 Percent of recycled plastic used 13% organic CAGR Avient Corporation 117 8-12% HEALTHCARE $225 $685 17,645 29,445 9% organic CAGR Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020 11% CAGR Market for Medical Plastics (millions of LBs) Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales Avient Corporation 118 8-10% COMPOSITES $74 $260 2017 2021E 11% organic CAGR Figures above include relevant Sustainable Solutions sales Avient Corporation 119 5G Capacity and Demand Source: Mobile Experts: 5G Millimeter Wave 2019: ns e an C ap ac ity ( o. 10% CAGR ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA $210 $1,150 Weighted Avg.

Patterson Chairman, President and CEO INTRODUCTION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 7 PolyOne Corporation 8 H I S T O R I C P A S T S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 9 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 10 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y PolyOne Corporation 11 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 86 2016 125 169 216 Campus Hires 2008 2011 25 S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S PolyOne Corporation 12 With emphasis on: • Light-weighting • Reducing packaging materials • Improving recyclability • Reducing spread of infection • Facilitating alternative energy solutions Building & 9% Electrical & P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S ) OUR PLANET PolyOne Corporation 14 Energy Saving Projects 26 REDUCTION REDUCTION Waste Reduction Projects 2,557 LSS Projects Executed 202 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2011 2017 202 2008 147 67 2,557 2008 2017 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 15 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 16 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y M I X I M P R O V E M E N T PolyOne Corporation 17 65% 2005 2014 $5M $242M + 25% + 33% Specialty OI % of Operating Income C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T PolyOne Corporation 18 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acquisitions Organic Revenue I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 19 Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 20 Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 5.0% 2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R A I S I N G T H E B A R R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 21 COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE PolyOne Corporation 22 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T PolyOne Corporation 23 PolyOne Corporation 24 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls PolyOne Corporation 25 P O L Y O N E +34% $3.0 billion $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 26 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection PolyOne Corporation 27 Customization 55% M&A Innovation Pipeline Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Innovation comes from PolyOne Corporation 28 Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 29 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Gordon/Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 30 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polymers Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 31 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415 Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415 Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250 Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520 Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140 Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) – – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 38% $20 $52 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 32 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 LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $7M $4M $40M Opportunity funnel New business revenue 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 34 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 35 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 36 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 37 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue 4 focused end-markets aligned with global megatrends 5 strategic innovation platforms 30% increase in IQ Design projects 35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital ≥35% vitality index PolyOne Corporation 38 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 39 SEGMENT REVIEWS POLYONE DISTRIBUTION PolyOne Corporation 40 S C O T T H O R N 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 41 23% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $63 $73 2.9% 5.9% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 42 Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow their brand and value-added solutions 1.2B $ Annual Sales 250 Global Employees 24 Strategic Presence 132 Sales Reps Warehouse Locations 6 Service Centers Dedicated Commercial Team S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y PolyOne Corporation 43 95% on-time delivery Customer/Product Combinations 14,000 Transactions/Month In-Person Customer Visits 6,500 27,000 $ PolyOne Corporation 44 37% more sales calls $65M in new revenue from inside sales $400M increase in new opportunities 24% increase in close rate 51% increase in prospecting calls 119 13211 1315 23 Sales R&D / Technical Marketing + 53% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 45 Providing differentiated services that meet the needs of the changing customer landscape G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S $65 PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales $ in millions PolyOne Corporation 46 G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S C H A N N E L S Technical Field Sales Key Accounts / Industry Sales Inside Sales Serving a broad spectrum of customers Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and enhance the customer experience PolyOne Corporation 47 P O D S A L E S +27% $1.2 billion $1.6 billion >10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and digital with expanded customer touch points 8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class service and technical expertise 6-8% compound annual operating income growth 6-7% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 48 SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation 49 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T 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 PolyOne Corporation 50 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 19% Electrical & 13% 8% Building & 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 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 51 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 12.1% Europe 28% 48% 22% C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 52 Demand for engineered materials is accelerating Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet the demands of local consumption Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen technologies to meet increasing European standards Adding capacity in strategic markets India Germany China North America Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia PolyOne Corporation 53 PolyOne Corporation 54 13% more sales calls 36% increase in customization projects $270M increase in new opportunities 12% reduction in average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 50% improvement in speed of formulation turnaround Increased commercial headcount 133 17335 39 120 147 + 30% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 55 S E M S A L E S +43% $610 million $880 million PolyOne Corporation 56 Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led an onsite Black Belt project to improve product development cycle times Reduced innovation project cycle times by over 10% and prototyping by 40% 80% increased resulting in $500k savings I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 57 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 58 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 59 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 60 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements 44 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources 0% At Acquisition Goal Operating Margins Test Market Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 61 A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S Long-term investments align with key global megatrends Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability >10% annual increase in customization projects 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing portfolio in 4 focus end markets 20% increase in global capacity 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 14-16% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 62 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS PolyOne Corporation 63 D O N W I S E M A N P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 64 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & Electrical & 1% Asia 77% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $33 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 16.0% 10 PolyOne Corporation 65 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales PolyOne Corporation 66 PolyOne Corporation 67 25% more sales calls 113% increase in innovation pipeline $240M increase in new opportunities 36% increase in prospecting calls 300 basis point improvement in operating margin 57 66 18 37 53 + 16% + 43% + 6% PolyOne Corporation 68 P P & S S A L E S +40% $610 million $850 million PolyOne Corporation 69 Leading Wire & Cable Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led on-site Kaizen process improvements Reduced over 400 labor hours through reorganized work area and floor space Increased manufacturing throughput value $1.4M PolyOne Corporation 70 IQ Design is collaborating with a leading medical device manufacturer to replace metal and provide chemical resistance to solve cracking issues related to intense cleaning requirements H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S PolyOne Corporation 71 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 72 Shift toward less toxic solutions Increased consumer awareness Focus on environmentally friendly solutions New regulatory standards F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M PolyOne Corporation 73 Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Non-Halogen No Dripping Low Smoke Low Toxicity & Corrosiveness H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H ( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e , N o n - H a l o g e n ) Non-Halogen R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y L E D S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 74 Solutions for rigid molded & extruded applications Superior outdoor weather performance Excellent light dispersion qualities Formulated to meet stringent flame-rating regulations Custom design support to meet demand 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including breakthroughs in healthcare technologies 8-10% compound annual operating income growth 12-14% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 75 COLOR ADDITIVES & INKS PolyOne Corporation 76 M A R K C R I S T C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 77 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 27% 14% Textiles Building & 8% Electrical & 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 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 16.0% 18.0% 110 120 130 140 150 PolyOne Corporation 78 Europe 32% 46% 1% Mexico Brazil C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 79 Emerging markets driving strong demand for color and additives Rapid adoption of food and beverage packaging additives Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding Asia-Pacific market Increase commercial investments focused on China, India and Mexico Expand capacity in China and leverage investments in India Recent acquisitions increasing global reach PolyOne Corporation 80 PolyOne Corporation 81 35% more sales calls 30% increase in customized color formulations 106% increase in innovation pipeline $170M increase in new opportunities 20% increase in prospecting calls 9 days or less in design turnaround time: best-in-class Increased commercial investment 301 382 38 43 209 275 + 27% + 13% + 32% PolyOne Corporation 82 C A I S A L E S +32% $540 million $710 million PolyOne Corporation 83 Developed inventory management framework to reduce working capital by Printing Equipment and Supply Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and conducted process mapping exercises to identify key improvement opportunities Optimize manufacturing: 45% improvement in assembly process, 25% cycle time A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S PolyOne Corporation 84 B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S Active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle wall Evolving technology for active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle cap Amosorb™ HyGuard™ UV and visible light blocking additive to prevent degradation of product Lactra™ SX Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market PolyOne Corporation 85 S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M F I B E R C O L O R A N T S Eliminate waste water associated with conventional dyeing Help meet sustainability targets for brand owners Enable “uncolored fiber” producers to bypass dyehouse Strategic addressable market >$300M PolyOne Corporation 86 S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 87 Thermoplastic 2011 2015 2018 Acquired ColorMatrix Acquired Magenta Acquired IQAP $10 $45 Revenue from Fiber Color Invested in development of liquid fiber colorant technology Expanded solid colorant offerings 38 43 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 88 I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E Nearly 900 projects identified Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers Sales Funnel $125M “We are unleashing the power of human potential, all to advance the game. 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 98 Commercial Operating Income Operating 243 335 $36 $90 Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 150% + 900 bps 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 99 Commercial Operating Income (millions) 53 109 187 214 3 12 $12 $45 $22 $42 $2 Acquisition #1 (10 years) Acquisition #3 (7 years) Acquisition #2 (9 years) EBITDA Multiple 10.5x 3.0x 11.1x 7.6x 4.9x 2.8x 23% 17% 21% Return on Sales I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 100 Commercial Operating Income Operating 44 65 $0 $0 0% 0% Advanced Composites I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 101 Commercial Operating Income Operating 96 141 $16 $18 $36 11% 12% 18-20% Recent Color Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation 102 Average Company Size # of Possibilities Rationale 250 • Local to regional footprint • Niche technology focus • Concentrated customer base $50M–$200M 150 • Regional to global footprint • 1–3 specialty technologies • Diversified customer base >$200M 30 • Global footprint with local service • Diverse specialty technologies • Highly diversified customer & market portfolio S T R O N G P I P E L I N E D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T S U M M A R Y PolyOne Corporation 103 Proven track record with specialty acquisitions using invest-to-grow strategy Our approach to integration differentiates PolyOne in a competitive M&A market Trusted brand and reputation Buyer of choice Robust pipeline with a range of opportunities that fit our strategy FINANCIAL REVIEW B R A D R I C H A R D S O N PolyOne Corporation 104 PolyOne Corporation 105 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS PolyOne Corporation 106 S T R A T E G I C C A S H D E P L O Y M E N T ORGANIC GROWTH Investing in R&D and capacity 11 Maintenance 40% Strategic Growth Investments 60% Capital Expenditures M&A OPPORTUNITIES Continued pursuit of strategic bolt on acquisitions that expand specialty offerings 2 SHAREHOLDER RETURN Dividends and share buybacks3 Over $400 million M&A Spending Since 2014 $809 million Share Repurchases 2011-Q1 2018 60% Increase in annual dividend over next three years 2011 2013 2015 2017 “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E E X P A N D I N G M A R G I N S & R O I C PolyOne Corporation 107 I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 108 Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 109 Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 110 R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 111 $570 $1,650 $1,750 $2,000 ROIC Invested Capital Improving ROIC + Expanding Invested Capital = Outperforming the Market CONCLUSION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 112 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

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Our Code of Conduct 2023 Table of Contents A Message from the CEO 1 Our Vision and Strategy 2 Core and Personal Values 2 Our Code of Conduct Guidelines for Ethical Behavior 4 Personal Values 4 Resolving Questions and Reporting Non-Compliance Situations 6 Ethics Hotline 6 Non Retaliation 6 Code of Conduct Application 7 Violations of the Code 7 Respect for All Diversity and Inclusion 9 Discrimination or Harassment 9 Workplace Relationships 9 Substance Abuse 10 Physical Security and Workplace Violence 10 Honesty at Work Accurate Information, Data and Records 12 Accounting Integrity 12 Company Communications 14 Safeguarding and Use of Assets 14 Proprietary and Confidential Information, Ideas and Intellectual Property 14 Privacy, Personal Information and Data Protection 15 Internet and E-mail Use 15 Social Media and Social Networking 15 Computer Security, Software Licensing and Copyrights 16 Insider Information and Trading 16 Political Contributions/Activities and Charitable Contributions 17 Government Investigations and Inquiries 17 Integrity in Our Business Fair Dealing 19 Bribery and Kickbacks 19 Agents and Consultants 20 Competition 20 Gifts and Hospitality 20 Conflicts of Interest 21 Self-Dealing 22 International Trade 22 Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainability 24 Safety, Health and Environment 24 Product and Service Safety 25 Respecting Human Rights 25 A Shared Commitment 25 Resources and Contact Information 26 1 A Message from the CEO Dear Avient Associates, As part of a growing, global company, we are faced with challenging situations and complex decision making. Some examples are: • Earnings or estimates or other financial information before public release • Significant changes in levels of operations • Discussions about major transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures or dispositions • Information about our financial condition, prospects or plans, marketing and sales programs, and R&D information • Changes in senior management that have not yet been publicly announced • Awards or cancellations of major contracts with customers or suppliers • Pending products or new products, services or processes • The existence of, and developments relating to, significant regulatory proceedings, government investigations and litigation involving the Company 17 Political Contributions/Activities and Charitable Contributions Avient encourages you to stay informed about important issues, to vote and to be involved in the political process.

 A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com. 4 POLYONE CORPORATION What We Do Value Formulation Expertise Inputs Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers Driving customer value with specialty products & services Service InVisiOSM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First POLYONE CORPORATION 5 2016 Revenue ($3.3 Billion) by Segment At a Glance United States 65% Europe 12% Canada 8% Asia 8% Latin America 7% $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.13 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2016 Revenue by Geography 2016 Revenue by End Market Appliance 5% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 11% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 15% Packaging 12% Textiles 2% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 9% Adjusted Earnings Per Share Performance Products & Solutions 19% PolyOne Distribution 31% Designed Structures & Solutions 11% Specialty Engineered Materials 16% Color Additives and Inks 23% 6 POLYONE CORPORATION Returning Cash to Shareholders $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Annual Dividend*  Since 2011, we have returned nearly $850 million to shareholders  $150 million returned through dividends  $697 million returned through share repurchases $697M $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) *Initiated in 2011 7 POLYONE CORPORATION 2% 43% 79% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2016 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items Specialty OI $5M $87M $273M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Specialty = ROS > 10% JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Distribution 8 POLYONE CORPORATION 2006 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.3% 20%+ Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.1% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.4% 6.5 – 7.5% Designed Structures & Solutions N/A -0.9% 8 – 10% ROIC* 5.0% 12.9% 15% Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth POLYONE CORPORATION 9 2,883 2,538 2006 2016 Volume (lbs in millions) -12% $103 $200 2006 2016 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +95% $88 $317 2006 2016 Adjusted Operating Profit ($M) +263% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story 10 POLYONE CORPORATION Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $54 2006 2016 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 33% 2006 2016 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 42% 2006 2016 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential 11 POLYONE CORPORATION Primary Industries Served 2016 Revenue: $3.3 Billion Electrical & Electronic 5% Building & Construction 11% Appliance 5% Industrial 15% Wire & Cable 9% Healthcare 11% Consumer 11% Packaging 12% Transportation 19% Focus End Markets 12 POLYONE CORPORATION Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 12 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare 13 POLYONE CORPORATION Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems 14 POLYONE CORPORATION PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives Target End Markets… Packaging 15 POLYONE CORPORATION Source: Outdoor Industry Association TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Target End Markets… Consumer 16 POLYONE CORPORATION Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~60 - 70% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Growth synergies  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.2 million shares in Q4 2016  Repurchased 18.8 million shares since early 2013  8.5 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization  Increased annual dividend by 12.5% to $0.54 per share, representing the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth POLYONE CORPORATION 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

EPS: $1.00 $0.54 $0.68 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted EPS $101.0 $132.6 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) +31% $68.6 $97.7 $50.0 $75.0 $100.0 H1'12 H1'13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) First Half 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior year first half • Operating Income expanded 31% versus first half 2012 • Specialty operating income up 42% • Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12 • Portfolio transformation activities  Completed acquisition of Spartech  Divested non-core Resin business +26% +42% Page 12 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted) $392 310 $702 $1,031 392 $639 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Cash Balance = $392M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased ~3.0M shares YTD in 2013 • 17 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • North American manufacturing alignment Acquisitions *TTM 6/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?

EPS: $1.00 $0.54 $0.68 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted EPS $101.0 $132.6 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) +31% $68.8 $97.7 $50.0 $75.0 $100.0 H1'12 H1'13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) First Half 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior year first half • Operating Income expanded 31% versus first half 2012 • Specialty operating income up 42% • Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12 • Portfolio transformation activities  Completed acquisition of Spartech  Divested non-core Resin business +26% +42% Page 12 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x* • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted) $392 310 $702 $1,031 392 $639 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Cash Balance = $392M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased ~3.0M shares YTD in 2013 • 17 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • North American manufacturing alignment Acquisitions *TTM 6/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?

PY $790 $719 $107 $114 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $0.42 $0.52 Adjusted EPS - 9% + 7% + 24% Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS 13 Q4 2023 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 14 CAI $491 $459 Sales $70 $84 SEM $301 $260 Sales $55 $49 - 7% - 14%+20% - 11% Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE 15 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 11 Deflation 14 SEM: Price / Mix 4 Deflation 9 Net Price Benefit 38 Cost Reductions 13 Wage Inflation (8) Other (2) Q4 2023 $114 Adjusted Q4 2022 $ 107 Demand (34) • Demand was down, but less than in previous quarters, due to slowing pace of destocking • Positive net price benefit: o CAI – Pricing flat with favorable mix from uptick in packaging and consumer end markets and raw material deflation o SEM - Pricing flat with favorable mix from Composites and raw material deflation • Cost reductions primarily driven by reduced administrative costs and cost synergies 2 0 2 4 G U I DA N C E 2024 GUIDANCE Full Year 2024 Guidance Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65 Interest Expense $105 to $110 million Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% Capital Expenditures ~$140 million 17 Q1 Adjusted EPS of $0.68 A P P E N D I X 20 Performance Additives 15% Pigments TiO2 Dyestuffs Polyethylene 10%Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 38% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 41% 36% 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 19% 23%Industrial Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,007M $358M $1,138M $224M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $502M$3,143M (1) 22 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION 34% 37% 21% END MARKET REGION 23 34% 21% 15% Building & 1% Energy COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION 52% 35% 24 6%Industrial 12% 10% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 26% Building & 6% 2% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 25% Building & (36% of sales)Transportation 22% Building & 12% 6% US & Canada (41% of sales) 59% 22% Building & LATAM (5% of sales) 25 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.