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Accelerator Dispersions DPG Aquamix 165 50 1, 3 Diphenylguanidine DPTT (DPTH) Aquamix 122 50 Dipentamethylenethiuram Hexasulfide MBT Aquamix 305 50 2-mercaptobenzothiazole MBTS Aquamix 111 50 Benzothiazyldisulfide TETD Aquamix 181 50 Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide TMTD Aquamix 121 55 Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide TMTM Aquamix 179 50 Tetramethylthiuram Monosulfide ZBEC Aquamix 167 40 Zinc Dibenzyldithiocarbamate ZDBC Aquamix 129 50 Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate ZDEC Aquamix 130 50 Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate ZDMC Aquamix 131 50 Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate ZMBT Aquamix 128 50 Zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole Aq uam ix ™ D ispersio ns & Em ulsio ns AMERICAS PolyOne Corporation Polymer Coating Systems 1675 Navarre Rd. trim: 17.000" x 11.000" bleed: .125" Digital/IAM Antioxidants Dispersions AO 2246 Aquamix 105 40 Irganox® 1010 Aquamix 327 40 Irganox® 1076 Aquamix 683 40 Wingstay® L Aquamix 125 50 Antioxidants Emulsions Wingstay® 29/SN-1 Aquamix 312 50 Wingstay® L/SN-1 Aquamix 289 50 Wingstay® L/SN-1 Aquamix 494 60 Higher concentrated version of Aquamix 289. UV Stabilizer Dispersion Tinuvin® P Aquamix 150 50 UV absorber to prevent UV degradation Slab Dip Dispersions Clay Aquamix 186 65 Zinc Stearate Aquamix 394 25 Wax Amide Aquamix 1124 20 Calcium Stearate Aquamix 1172 50 trim: 17.000" x 11.000" bleed: .125" Digital/IAM Antioxidants Dispersions AO 2246 Aquamix 105 40 Irganox® 1010 Aquamix 327 40 Irganox® 1076 Aquamix 683 40 Wingstay® L Aquamix 125 50 Antioxidants Emulsions Wingstay® 29/SN-1 Aquamix 312 50 Wingstay® L/SN-1 Aquamix 289 50 Wingstay® L/SN-1 Aquamix 494 60 Higher concentrated version of Aquamix 289.

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sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 18 2016 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2016 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 12.0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1Q 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 11.1% B & C 30% Transportation 18% W & C 16% Industrial 16% Appliance 6% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 78% Canada 16% Latin America 4% Asia 2% Key Applications Platinum Vision POLYONE CORPORATION 19 2016 Revenue: $1.1 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.4% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1Q 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 4% 36% 2006 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 6% E & E 5% B & C 4% Packaging 4% W & C 2% Platinum Vision *After-Tax ROIC http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 20 POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets & Application Examples 21 POLYONE CORPORATION Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 21 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare 22 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 23 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 24 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 POLYONE CORPORATION 25 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 26  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage with OnColor Super Concentrates POLYONE CORPORATION 27  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surface  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation with WithStand Antimicrobial Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 32 High-Barrier Packaging Containers  Capability to extrude up to 13 layers  Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection  Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications  Barrier protection and superior sensory properties POLYONE CORPORATION 33 Smart Home Devices with Resilience Vinyl Solutions  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance. Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows: 2009* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 165.2 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 35.5 Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (20.7) Adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 180.0 Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.13 Adjusted operating income is calculated as follows: 2006* 2016 Operating income $ 233.6 $ 281.9 Special items (1) (39.1) 35.3 Joint venture equity earnings (107.0) 0.0 Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 317.2 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.

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Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows: 2009* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 165.2 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 35.5 Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (20.7) Adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 180.0 Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.13 Adjusted operating income is calculated as follows: 2006* 2016 Operating income $ 233.6 $ 281.9 Special items (1) (39.1) 35.3 Joint venture equity earnings (107.0) 0.0 Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 317.2 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.

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Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Operating Income $3,783 $4,100 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,300 $308 $360 $308 $410 $1.93 $2.40 $1.93 $2.80 (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) 12 BALANCE SHEET • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 560$ Free Cash Flow 275$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (800) Net Debt 1,060$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition SUSTAINABILITY • Most recent Sustainability report substantially expanded disclosure on key environmental and social topics Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35%.

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To access Avient’s news library online, please visit www.avient.com/news # # # Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations Avient Corporation +1 440-930-1921 giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose Vice President, Corporate Communications Avient Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com https://www.avient.com/news 7 Attachment 1 Avient Corporation Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 2022年9月30日 2021 2022 2021 Sales $ 823.3 $ 818.0 $ 2,606.5 $ 2,508.5 Operating Income 40.6 52.8 242.9 229.6 Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders (27.4) 33.7 99.8 143.3 Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ (0.30) $ 0.37 $ 1.09 $ 1.57 Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ (0.30) $ 0.37 $ 1.08 $ 1.56 Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. Three Months Ended 2022年9月30日 2021 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes $ (29.0) $ 82.0 $ 53.0 $ 35.4 $ 19.9 $ 55.3 Income tax expense - GAAP 1.2 — 1.2 (2.0) — (2.0) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (20.5) (20.5) — (4.6) (4.6) Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 6.8 6.8 — (3.6) (3.6) Income tax (expense) benefit $ 1.2 $ (13.7) $ (12.5) $ (2.0) $ (8.2) $ (10.2) Effective Tax Rate(1) 4.1 % 23.7 % 5.7 % 18.4 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 14 Nine Months Ended 2022年9月30日 2021 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $141.2 $ 89.6 $ 230.8 $176.1 $ 36.5 $ 212.6 Income tax expense - GAAP (41.5) — (41.5) (32.1) — (32.1) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (22.5) (22.5) — (8.9) (8.9) Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 10.8 10.8 — (1.6) (1.6) Income tax (expense) benefit $ (41.5) $ (11.7) $ (53.2) $ (32.1) $ (10.5) $ (42.6) Effective Tax Rate(1) 29.4 % 23.1 % 18.2 % 20.0 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2022 2021 2022 2021 Net (loss) income from continuing operations – GAAP $ (27.8) $ 33.4 $ 99.7 $ 144.0 Income tax (benefit) expense (1.2) 2.0 41.5 32.1 Interest expense 37.3 19.0 70.4 57.8 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 39.8 36.6 113.7 107.1 EBITDA $ 48.1 $ 91.0 $ 325.3 $ 341.0 Special items, before tax 82.0 19.9 89.6 36.5 Interest expense included in special items (10.0) — (10.0) — Depreciation and amortization included in special items (0.8) (0.9) (4.0) (0.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 119.3 $ 110.0 $ 400.9 $ 377.4 NEWS RELEASE Attachment 1