GLS produces standard products ranging in hardness from 3 Shore A (softest) to 95 Shore A (hardest). GLS reports hardness values utilizing the 10 second reading.

Brand owners who collaborate with PolyOne are taking advantage of Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations, metallic-effect GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and InVisiOSM Color and Design Services. Similarly, metallic-effect GLS TPEs are utilized in cosmetics closures and applicators via an overmolding process, which eliminates the time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly.

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its molder, who in turn contacted its long-time partners on the GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers team at Avient. GLS recommended a Versalloy™ thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) alloy for excellent surface quality, easy processing with excellent flow, and high tear strength.

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We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT COLOR Key Financial Data 2021 Sales $4.8 billion 2021 EBITDA $581 million 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications 2021 PE RF O RM AN CE $80 $85 $0.52 $0.58 Q4 2021 PERFORMANCE 8 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $997 $1,202 + 21% Adjusted EPS + 6% + 12% (in millions) (in millions) $308 $429 $1.93 $3.05 FULL YEAR 2021 PERFORMANCE 9 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $3,783 $4,819 + 27% Adjusted EPS + 39% + 58% (in millions) (in millions) (1) (1) (1) FULL YEAR 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 10 $2,043 $2,402 SEM Distribution $226 $303 + 18% + 34% $1,110 $1,631 $70 $93 + 47% + 33% $709 $919 $94 $132 + 30% + 40% Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $3,783 $308 Sustainable Solutions 147 19% 60 Healthcare 143 28% 30 Composites 58 43% 29 Growth in Asia / LATAM 107 21% 26 Other 543 30% 58 Sub-total $4,781 26% $511 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (22) (12) Synergies 44 FX, Incentives, Other Employee Costs 60 (60) Full Year 2021 $4,819 27% $429 FULL YEAR 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME 11 Sales Growth Rate Operating Income$ millions EBITDA 12 Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $ 457 Demand 135 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 158 Inflation (120) SEM: Price / Mix 84 Inflation (65) Distribution: Price / Mix 318 Inflation (304) Net Price Benefit 71 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (12) Synergies 44 Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (60) Full Year 2021 $ 581 • Demand impact driven by growth in key focus areas: sustainable solutions, healthcare, composites and growth in Asia / LATAM • Price increases more than offset raw material and supply chain impacts FULL YEAR 2021 EBITDA BRIDGE SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 13 (1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business 15.3% 15.2% 16.2% 17.0% 2018 2019 2020 2021 14.8% 15.2% 17.6% 17.8% 2018 2019 2020 2021 SEM • Record margins in 2021 despite unprecedented supply chain challenges • Continued portfolio transformation to high-growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Color synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drove growth and mix improvements • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • $54 million of synergies realized in 2021 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion. FX) 2022 GROWTH PROJECTIONS 23 $3.05 $3.50 2021 2022E Full Year – Adjusted EPS + 15% (+ 17% excluding FX) $0.89 $0.95 2021 2022E Q1 – Adjusted EPS + 7% (+ 10% excluding FX) ($ millions) Q1 Full Year Q1 Full Year 2021 - Actual 1,162$ 4,819$ 123$ 429$ Sustainable Solutions 27 110 12 44 Healthcare 15 66 4 13 Composites (excl.Outdoor High Performance) 11 29 5 13 Outdoor High Performance Applications (7) (20) (4) (10) Growth in Asia / LATAM 10 51 3 11 Other 57 115 9 12 Sub-total 1,275$ 5,170$ 152$ 512$ Wage Inflation and Overtime (12) (18) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) (7) FX Impact (25) (70) (4) (8) Synergies 4 15 Travel, Other Employee Costs (1) (4) 2022 - Estimated 1,250$ 5,100$ 135$ 490$ Adjusted 2022 SALES AND OI – Q1 AND FULL YEAR 24 ($ millions) 2021 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 234$ 385$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (86) (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (15) (20) CapEx for IT System Upgrade - (25) Total CapEx (101) (135) Free Cash Flow 133$ 250$ Adjusted EBITDA 581$ 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.2x 1.8x 25 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 26 • Record results – highest level of sales ($4.8B) and earnings ($3.05 adjusted EPS) in company history • Successful Clariant Color integration – net debt to adjusted EBITDA reduced to 2.2x, one-year ahead of schedule • Recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek • Earned 3rd consecutive Great Place to Work certification 2021 HIGHLIGHTS 27 • 15% adjusted EPS growth to $3.50, led by growth in sustainable solutions and increased synergy realization • Continued strong synergy capture from the Clariant Color integration: $75M anticipated run-rate synergies by the end of 2022 • Adjusted EBITDA of $635M represents 9% growth above 2021 – 11% excluding the impact of foreign currencies • Deleveraged to 1.8x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2022 2022 SUMMARY PEER COMPARISONS 29 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.