In addition to increasing competitive market position, Colorsperse organic-based colorants also boost process efficiency by eliminating pigment grinding and additional quality checks, which often require multiple color corrections. Seth Tomasch, general manager, PolyOne, said, “Cosmetics brands can leverage our expertise in pigment dispersions to improve their competitive advantage with greater process efficiencies and enhanced consumer appeal that expands marketplace reach.” Caption : PolyOne has launched a new range of organic color dispersions for cosmetic applications.

PolyOne is supporting this trend with novel colors that add a spark of originality. PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne supports creative design of electric vehicles with novel new colors. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Bold colors bridge the gap between natural and digital shades. Click here to request a Color Inspiration 2021+ brochure. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Rejoin™ PCR Colorants – allows 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging by using PCR as a carrier resin. In addition, ColorForward™ 2024, the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry, will be on display. With a palette of 20 colors and effects, the guide helps plastic product designers, brand managers, and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.  

The convenience of prefilled syringes helps streamline the management of medication. Polymer Colorants Power Management

Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. 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. Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 467.7 $ 459.4 $ 2,046.5 $ 2,007.4 Specialty Engineered Materials 279.7 259.8 1,196.8 1,138.2 Corporate (0.9) (0.2) (2.9) (2.8) Sales $ 746.5 $ 719.0 $ 3,240.4 $ 3,142.8 Gross margin: Color, Additives and Inks $ 152.6 $ 148.3 $ 681.1 $ 631.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 84.2 78.1 374.9 341.8 Corporate 22.7 (17.5) 0.7 (80.5) Gross margin $ 259.5 $ 208.9 $ 1,056.7 $ 892.5 Selling and administrative expense: Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 86.5 $ 384.9 $ 371.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 49.6 48.7 207.7 199.3 Corporate 31.5 30.6 134.8 125.1 Selling and administrative expense $ 173.9 $ 165.8 $ 727.4 $ 695.7 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 59.8 $ 61.8 $ 296.2 $ 259.9 Specialty Engineered Materials 34.6 29.4 167.2 142.5 Corporate (8.8) (48.1) (134.1) (205.6) Operating income $ 85.6 $ 43.1 $ 329.3 $ 196.8 Depreciation and amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.9 $ 22.2 $ 87.5 $ 98.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 21.0 19.8 82.1 81.5 Corporate 2.5 2.2 10.1 9.0 Depreciation and amortization $ 45.4 $ 44.2 $ 179.7 $ 188.8 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 81.7 $ 84.0 $ 383.7 $ 358.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 55.6 49.2 249.3 224.0 Corporate (6.3) (45.9) (124.0) (196.6) Other income, net 3.2 4.3 1.1 5.8 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 134.2 $ 91.6 $ 510.1 $ 391.4 Special items, before tax (23.9) 22.4 20.1 114.6 Interest expense included in special items — (0.1) (2.3) (2.3) Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.3) — (1.5) (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 110.0 $ 113.9 $ 526.4 $ 501.8 13 Attachment 7 Avient Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Senior management uses operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that this measure is most useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.

With well-controlled laser transmission rates, multiple color choices and customized performance options, this new addition to the Bergamid portfolio allows manufacturers to produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces. Laser welding is technically advanced, and its success depends on the weldability, transmission rates, softening point, absorption agents, and color compatibility of the materials used,” said Flight Xu, general manager of Specialty Engineered Materials Asia for PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

This next generation thermoplastic technology bridges the historic gap in performance between TPEs and silicone, opening up abundant application opportunities,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. The naturally translucent material can be colored press-side or formulated in a custom pre-colored version. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Geonä Bold Alloys: formulated for exceptional weathering performance and color hold for dark outdoor building applications Additionally, Kristin Meyers, Geon senior industry manager for PolyOne, will be presenting ‘Solutions in Dark Color Outdoor Architectural Applications’ on May 8 in the Pipe & Profile Theater at the event. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

SOFT TOUCH + COLORABILITY FOOTWEAR ACCESSORY BRAND F O O T W E A R I N S E R T • Low durometer with good processability • Optimal cushioning with high elasticity • Non-tacky feel • Excellent colorability • Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish • Provided material with sufficient cushioning and elasticity for all-day comfort • Optimized lead time and stable supply with local inventory Versaflex™ Customized TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?