Each of our directors also has the following personal characteristics, which are required attributes for all board members: high ethical standards, integrity, judgment and an ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of our Company.

Please contact Avient for additional information HOW GRAVI-TECH MAKES THE DIFFERENCE FOR PACKAGING CLOSURES IN THE LUXURY COSMETICS AND SPIRITS MARKETS FOR BRAND OWNERS Create a weighted closure for a luxury brand product – Gravi-Tech is a high density, injection moldable material which can be as lightweight as plastic or up to four times as heavy as aluminum.

Product engineers and designers face the ongoing challenge of optimising both design and material selection to deliver parts for high-performing applications.

% Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness WHITE 10PEP03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 60 2.06 PW-6 I/O YELLOW 12PEP01 Diarylide AAOT GS 20 1.24 PY-14 I 12PEP03 Diarylide HR RS 25 1.23 PY-83 I/O (Mass) 13PEP02 Isoindolinone RS 25 1.31 PY-110 I/O 13PEP03 Benzimidazolone GS 25 1.25 PY-151 I/O (Mass) 81PEP01 Iron Oxide 60 2.07 PY-42 I/O ORANGE 15PEP03 Benzimidazolone RS 25 1.27 PO-36 I/O RED 23PEP04 Quinacridone BS 25 1.24 PV-19 I/O 23PEP06 Specialty Naphthol BS 25 1.23 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C 25PEP01 Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 17 1.26 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass) 28PEP01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 25 1.32 PR48:1 I/O (Mass) 82PEP01 Iron Oxide, Light YS 27 1.5 PR-101 I/O 82PEP02 Iron Oxide, Light BS 60 2.2 PR-101 I/O 82PEP04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 2.2 PR-101 I/O 82PEP05 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 60 2.21 PR-101 I/O BLUE 40PEP01 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.27 PB-15:3 I/O 40PEP05 Phthalocyanine RS 25 1.27 PB-15 I/O 42PEP02 Ultramarine 35 1.44 PB-29 I/O 49PEP01 Cobalt 31 1.54 PB-28 I/O GREEN 50PEP01 Phthalocyanine BS 16 1.28 PG-7 I/O 50PEP03 Phthalocyanine YS 16 1.28 PG-7 I/O 59PEP02 Chromium Oxide 70 2.6 PG-17 I/O VIOLET/MAGENTA 24PEP03 Quinacridone Violet 20 1.24 PV-19 I/O 24PEP04 Ultramarine Violet 50 1.69 PV-15 I/O 24PEP05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.24 PR-122 I/O 24PEP06 Benzimidazolone 20 1.23 PV-32 I/O 24PEP07 Carbazole Violet 13 1.22 PV-23 I/O BROWN/TAN 83PEP01 Iron Oxide, Light 34 1.6 PBr-6 I/O 83PEP02 Iron Oxide, Dark 29 1.51 PBr-6 I/O BLACK 90PEP01 Furnace - High Jet 24 1.3 PBk-7 I/O 90PEP04 Furnace - Medium 17 1.27 PBk-7 I/O 90PEP05 Iron Oxide 33 1.58 PBk-11 I/O POLYESTER URETHANE PASTE COLORANTS (PEP) Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Lightfastness WHITE 10ET03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 56 1.74 PW-6 I/O YELLOW 12ET01 Diarylide AAOT GS 40 1.15 PY-14 I 12ET03 Diarylide HR RS 20 1.07 PY-83 I/O (Mass) 13ET02 Isoindolinone RS 20 1.11 PY-110 I/O 13ET03 Benzimidazolone GS 20 1.08 PY-151 I/O (Mass) 81ET01 Iron Oxide 60 1.84 PY-42 I/O ORANGE 15ET03 Benzimidazolone RS 25 1.11 PO-36 I/O RED 20ET01 Red Lake C YS 30 1.16 PR-53 I 22ET01 Lithol Rubine BS 30 1.17 PR-57:1 I 23ET04 Quinacridone BS 15 1.05 PV-19 I/O 23ET06 Specialty Naphthol BS 30 1.09 PR-170 I/O (Mass) C 25ET01 Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 29 1.15 PR-48:2 I/O (Mass) 28ET01 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 30 1.18 PR-48:1 I/O (Mass) 82ET01 Iron Oxide, Light BS 60 1.94 PR-101 I/O 82ET02 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 60 1.95 PR-101 I/O 82ET04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 1.94 PR-101 I/O BLUE 40ET01 Phthalocyanine GS 25 1.11 PB-15:3 I/O 40ET05 Phthalocyanine RS 20 1.09 PB-15 I/O 42ET02 Ultramarine 55 1.46 PB-29 I/O 49ET01 Cobalt 65 2.02 PB-28 I/O GREEN 50ET01 Phthalocyanine BS 30 1.2 PG-7 I/O 50ET03 Phthalocyanine YS 25 1.16 PG-7 I/O 59ET01 Chromium Oxide 65 2.12 PG-17 I/O VIOLET/MAGENTA 24ET03 Quinacridone Violet 20 1.08 PV-19 I/O 24ET04 Ultramarine Violet 60 1.66 PV-15 I/O 24ET05 Quinacridone Magenta 20 1.08 PR-122 I/O 24ET06 Benzimidazolone 25 1.08 PV-32 I/O 24ET07 Carbazole Violet 13 1.05 PV-23 I/O BROWN/TAN 83ET01 Iron Oxide, Light 64 2.02 PBr-6 I/O 83ET02 Iron Oxide, Dark 60 1.9 PBr-6 I/O BLACK 90ET04 Furnace - Medium 22 1.12 PBk-7 I/O 90ET05 Iron Oxide 60 1.9 PBk-11 I/O POLYETHER URETHANE PASTE COLORANTS (ET) PEP/ET RS = Red Shade YS = Yellow Shade VYS = Very Yellow Shade BS = Blue Shade VBS = Very Blue Shade GS = Green Shade HR = Heat-Resistant LIGHTFASTNESS I = Indoor Only I/O = Indoor or Outdoor Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only C = Some Caution Advised www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

With high speed wet-on-wet printing and the capability to cure at low to standard temperatures, Wilflec Epic Rio RFU colors are developed to improve productivity and reduce cost.

Apex has implemented a Code of Ethics across the business to maintain high ethical standards among staff in their day-to-day business activities.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold temperature too cold Mold design Shot Size • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase nozzle tip diameter • Check thermocouples and heater bands • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line • Increase shot size • Increase cushion Brittleness Melt temperature too low Degraded/Overheated material Gate location and/or size • Increase melt temperature • Increase injection speed • Measure melt temperature with pyrometer • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Use smaller barrel/excessive residence time • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow speed and lower molded-in stress Fibers on Surface (Splay) Melt temperature too low Insufficient packing • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure, and time • Increase shot size • Increase gate size Sink Marks Part geometry too thick Melt temperature too hot Insufficient material volume • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure • Increase gate size Flash Injection pressure too high Excess material volume Melt and/or mold temperature too hot • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection speed • Increase transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection speed • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease screw speed TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Shrink Too much orientation • Increase packing time and pressure • Increase hold pressure • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Decrease screw rpm • Increase venting • Increase cooling time Not Enough Shrink Too little orientation • Decrease packing pressure and time • Decrease hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase screw rpm • Decrease cooling time Burning Melt and/or mold temperature too hot Mold design Moisture • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size or number of gates • Verify material is dried at proper conditions Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Weld Lines Melt front temperatures too low Mold design • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase vent width and locations • Increase injection speed • Increase mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Increase gate size • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location Warp Excessive orientation Mold design • Increase cooling time • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection pressure and injection speed • Increase number of gates Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked Mold design Part is too hot • Decrease injection speed and pressure • Decrease pack and hold pressure • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time • Increase draft angle • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS Note: These are general processing conditions.

HAMMERHEAD™ MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Resistance to harsh marine conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass- fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.

Attending and Voting at the Annual Meeting PROXY SUMMARY Company Operating Performance Our Company Culture PROXY SUMMARY Impact of Our Performance on Named Executive Officer 2018 Compensation Annual Incentive Plan 2018 Annual Incentive Program Payouts Named Executive Officer 2018 Target Opportunity ($) Payout (%) Payout ($) Long-Term Incentive Program 2016 – 2018 Cash-Settled Performance Units Performance Measure: Adjusted EPS Performance Periods Weighting Target Result Payout % PROXY SUMMARY Our Director Nominees and Committee Membership Name Age Director Since Principal Position Notable Skills and Experiences Independent Committee Membership* (M=Member, C=Chair) AC CC N&GC EH&SC PROXY SUMMARY Name Age Director Since Principal Position Notable Skills and Experiences Independent Committee Membership* (M=Member, C=Chair) AC CC N&GC EH&SC Average Tenure Average Age Gender Diversity 5.25 59 30% Governance Highlights Director Independence Independent Lead Director PROXY SUMMARY Board Oversight of Risk Management Stock Ownership Requirements Board Practices PROXY STATEMENT POLYONE CORPORATION PolyOne Center 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 PROXY STATEMENT Dated 2019年3月28日 ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our Board recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed below.

Vents should be placed at the intersection of each 90° bend in the runner system off of the cold slug well and vented to atmosphere PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Black Specks Contamination • Purge barrel with general purpose PP • Verify correct nozzle is being used • Pull screw for cleaning Degraded/overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Decrease injection speed • Use appropriately sized barrel Brittleness Degraded/overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Decrease injection speed • Use appropriately sized barrel Gate location and/or size • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate and lower molded-in stress Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size to reduce shear Fibers/Minerals on Surface or Uneven Surface Appearance Melt temperature too low • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed Insufficient packing • Increase hold pressure and time • Increase shot size Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate Melt and/or mold too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease screw speed Loose clamp • Reset mold height • Increase clamp tonnage Troubleshooting Recommendations PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold too cold • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection rate Mold design • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line Shot size • Adjust transfer position to 98% full • Increase shot size Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression Shrink Too much shrink • Increase cooling time • Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Sink Marks Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Troubleshooting Recommendations (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sticking in Mold Overfilled cavity • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease hold pressure • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease cooling time Mold design • Increase draft angle • Polish cores in direction of ejection Part is too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time Warp Process related • Increase cooling time • Increase melt temperature • Increase pack pressure • Increase pack time • Decrease mold temperature Mold design • Inspect for non-uniform mold cooling Part design • Inspect for non-uniform wall thickness Temperature control unit incorrect temperature • Check settings • Inspect thermocouple Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase injection rate • Increase mold temperature Mold design • Increase gate size • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.