Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.

Manufactured and commercially available in North America only, they provide a UL 94 flame rating and structural integrity to manufacturers seeking alternatives to metal or underperforming short-fiber solutions. These formulations are not available for purchase and are not intended for use in countries outside of North America and South America.

Besides pre-colored options and application-specific surface effects, the new Gravi-Tech materials are available in several special grades for vacuum metallization.   These materials are currently manufactured in Asia and are available globally.

Discharge inks allow printers to achieve bright discharge whites and colors, and are available in non-formaldehyde-containing ranges All Zodiac Aquarius inks comply with the Pantone® system of colors and are available in the PolyOne IMS 3.0 color matching system

The new polymer colorants are available in several validated RAL, Pantone, and JPMA orange shades for compounding, injection molding, and extrusion. Additional functions like laser marking and custom colorants for other EV applications are also available based on the customer’s requests.  

The new Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5089 C grade is manufactured in Europe and is commercially available. Additional food contact-compliant formulations are also available as part of the broader Gravi-Tech REC portfolio.    

Our filings are available to the public at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA ITEM 9.

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H C A B L E S • FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises where no duct and little space is available • Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables • UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid and bases • Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution with the desired combination of performance characteristics • Provided superior UV and chemical resistance, increasing cable lifetime • Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush resistance • Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable weight ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations European cable manufacturer

Application Snapshot NIR _ REJOIN Final COSMETICS BRAND P E R S O N A L C A R E & C O S M E T I C S P A C K A G I N G • Excellent color performance in PCR resin • Combinable with functional additives • Parts manufactured with 100% PCR • Worked with customer to create circular packaging options with glamorous and striking special effects • Provided a solution that enabled added shine, ensuring the customer achieved beautiful packaging without compromising NIR detectability • Ensured the solution was available for many cosmetics packaging types, including bottles, make-up and caps OnColor™ NIR Black & Dark Sortable Colorants & Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch for Polyolefins KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ir-sortable-black-recyclable-packaging

PTFE Wire insulation WIRE & CABLE OEM P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/fluoropolymer-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-dispersed-pigments-ptfe#:%7E:text=Colorant%20Chromatics%E2%84%A2%20formulations%20use,PTFE%20tape%20and%20PTFE%20yarns.