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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; 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 continue to pay cash dividends including at the increased rate; the amount and timing of share repurchases, if any; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. 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, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; settlement gains or losses and 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; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. Tax adjustments include the net tax benefit/(expense) from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments.

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Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value � Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure � Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market • Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product • Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66

Benefit Plans The Committee may delegate its authority under this Charter relating to employee benefit plans in which executive officers participate if such employee benefit plans are broad-based, to the extent it deems appropriate and consistent with law and customary practice Benefit Plans.

INCREASED RECYCLE CONTENT Benefits of using rePrize include: • Increased product target IV • Improved melt flow consistency • Increased recycle content • Reduced brittleness • Reduced rejects and scrap • Improved low temperature performance rePrize can be combined with other liquid additives and can be used to optimize sheet manufacturing processes and product quality, whilst allowing for increased levels of recycle, contributing towards improved sustainability and reduced costs. FEATURE BENEFIT • Liquid technology • More accurate dose control • Less variation in melt flow and product IV • Can be coupled to an on-line rheometer • Shorter transition times • Does not require pre-drying • Less dust • Higher IV in melt phase • Improved uniformity when replacing virgin PET in PCR sheet • Eliminate/reduce solid phase polymerization (rPET) • Increased use of post consumer flake or re-grind (Sheet) • Reduced brittleness, less breakages and scrap • More consistent melt flow IMPACT • Reduced cost • Higher productivity • Cleaner working environment PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT • Higher productivity • Reduced cost • Cleaner working environment • New product designs and applications • Improved shelf appeal PET SHEET PROCESS BENEFITS • Increases final IV • Less variation in product IV • More consistent melt flow • Increased use of flake or regrind • Shorter transition times • Reduced scrap • Reduced dust PRODUCT BENEFITS • Improved impact strength • Improved low temperature performance • Reduced brittleness • Improved aesthetics Information and photographs supplied by Sunwell Global Ltd IMPACT • Higher productivity • Reduced cost • Improved sustainability IMPACT • Lighter weight, higher strength • Reduced cost • Properties comparable to PS packaging • Recyclable PET MONO/MULTI LAYERED SHEET XPET FOAM SHEET ROUND DIE PROCESS BENEFITS • Improved melt flow consistency • Improved IV consistency • Increased recycle content • Reduced rejects and scrap PRODUCT BENEFITS • Increased product strength • Improved low temperature performance • Reduced brittleness PROCESS BENEFITS • Increase final IV • Increased use of regrind • Impossible to start up without it • Faster product changeover • Easier to cut PRODUCT BENEFITS • Increased strength • Lighter weight • Good sealing ColorMatrix™ rePrize is a PET compatible formulated liquid dispersion, designed to increase the polymer chain length via reactive extrusion.

SWITCHING FROM STEEL TO NYLON CREATES MULTIPLE BENEFITS CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ NYLON FORMULATIONS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. THE SOLUTION Avient recommended Bergamid™ B70 G30H black TM-X PA 6 resin with 30 percent glass fiber reinforcement for its excellent mechanical properties and cost benefits. Lighter weight = environmental benefits: By reducing the weight of the part by approximately 50%, Bergamid resin can help automakers achieve better fuel efficiency and lower CO 2 emissions

Income tax benefit on above special items Pension and other post-retirement benefits Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits

Income tax benefit on above special items Pension and other post-retirement benefits Decrease in pension and other post-retirement benefits

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