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; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

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; 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.

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; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

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; 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.

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; 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.

DUAL-BAND ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M • Ceramic replacement • Miniaturization • Moldable • Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values • Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic • Enhanced mechanical properties and eliminated secondary processing • Provided stable dielectric performance during injection molding process Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR TIER 1 SUPPLIER C O N N E C T O R C O V E R • EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up to 2 GHz • Excellent dimensional stability • Must meet robust mechanical property targets including tensile strength and elongation at break • Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from the start of the development process in order to fully understand their key requirements • Developed a customized material providing the required EMI-shielding performance which, removing the need for secondary metallization manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P H A S E S H I F T A N T E N N A • Achieved miniaturization through customized high dielectric constant (Dk) materials • Offered high Dk grades with superior processing window and stability compared to lower Dk ( < Dk6.0) grades • Verified dimensional and electrical stability would also meet needs of navigation system substrate to streamline sourcing Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

NEVER SUMMER S N O W B O A R D S • Lightweight reinforcement that combines both structure and flexibility • Corrosion and moisture resistant • Consistent, durable performance • Provided structural integrity with strong yet flexible composite materials • Prevented rot and corrosion in a waterproof core layer • Added fatigue and stress resistance for reliable performance and long product life • Simplified manufacturing with consolidated material, reducing VOCs and labor intensive composite lay-up assembly Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?