Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q3 2021 Earnings Presentation - WEBSITE AVIENT CORPORATION T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 1 R E S U L T S (NYSE: AVNT) O C T O B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 1 D I S C L A I M E R 2 Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2021, we expect substantial earnings growth and strong cash flow generation as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 7, 2019 January 2, 2019 Revenue increased 8% to $883 million, primarily driven by 6% organic growth with acquisitions adding approximately 2% - GAAP earnings per share o

January 28, 2014 GAAP earnings per share totaled $0.25 in the fourth quarter of 2013, versus $0.03 reported in the fourth quarter of 2012. SunBelt equity earnings, after tax

For an advance look at our sustainability initiatives, please review our most recent sustainability report, which will soon be available on our website,” added Ms. Our report not only captures our commitments and performance but also clearly demonstrates how sustainability is an unquestionable growth driver for Avient going forward.” The comprehensive report includes expanded 2030 Sustainability Goals and highlights related to each of Avient’s four cornerstones – People, Products, Planet and Performance.

You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Rose Vice President, Corporate Communications Avient Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com 5 Attachment 1 Avient Corporation Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Sales $ 997.0 $ 658.6 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 Operating Income 65.0 20.5 189.3 156.8 Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders 74.2 6.4 132.0 75.5 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 0.81 $ 0.08 $ 1.47 $ 0.98 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 0.81 $ 0.08 $ 1.46 $ 0.97 Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2019 2020 2019 Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 6.4 $ 132.0 $ 75.5 Special items, after tax (Attachment 3) 19.9 24.8 55.8 Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 26.3 156.8 131.3 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments to net income from continuing operations(2) 1.6 20.7 30.4 Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 27.9 $ 177.5 $ 161.7 Weighted average diluted shares 77.5 90.6 77.7 Pro forma impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3 1.5 15.3 Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.8 92.1 93.0 Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items pro forma for Clariant MB acquisition $ 0.30 $ 1.93 $ 1.74 (2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition Year Ended December 31, 2020 Sales $ 3,242.1 Clariant MB pro forma adjustment to sales(2) 540.4 Pro forma sales $ 3,782.5 (2) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition 13

The Distribution segment will be reported as discontinued operations. January 1, 2022 January 1, 2021

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I am extremely pleased to report another record-setting quarter for PolyOne," said Stephen D. Basic earnings per common share impact Diluted earnings per common share impact