These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities where we work. Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice. Supporting Diversity and Inclusion — All associates are valued and encouraged to bring their true selves to work every day, and ensuring equal access and opportunity will contribute to our organization’s success.

News Release - AVNT-2021.12.31-News Release 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results Financial Performance • Fourth quarter and full year sales increased 21% to $1.2 billion and 27% to $4.8 billion, respectively • Fourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS of $0.32 and $2.51 compared to $0.81 and $1.46 in the prior year • Fourth quarter and full year adjusted EPS increased 12% to $0.58 and 58% to $3.05, respectively • Initiates 2022 guidance of $5.1 billion in sales and $3.50 in adjusted EPS Milestone Achievements • Increased dividend on an annualized basis by 12% to $0.95; the 11th year in a row of an annual increase • Increased EBITDA contribution from Clariant acquisition from $133 to $205 million and reduced net debt to adjusted EBITDA to 2.2x, one year ahead of schedule • Joined the United Nations Global Compact, recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, and earned the company's third consecutive Great Place to Work® certification. In December, we completed our annual employee engagement survey and received our 3rd consecutive Great Place to Work® certification from the Great Place to Work Institute.” 3 2022 Outlook “As we discussed during our Investor Day in December, we have momentum in growing sustainable solutions, solving healthcare challenges and broadening advanced composite applications,” said Jamie A. Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Prior to that, he worked for Kimberly-Clark, a global personal care products company. Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales. Working capital as a percentage of sales was calculated by taking the average 13 months of total Company working capital divided by the sum of 12 months of 2023 total Company sales, where working capital equals (1) trade accounts receivable (2) plus inventory (3) minus trade accounts payable

It not only adds to the user’s comfort but also can enhance efficiency and safety, whether at home or at work . To do this, the contour and design elements must work together to enable all possible forces encountered during use . Lighter textures work well in a variety of general-purpose scenarios where the device does not require high grip strength or prolonged use .

Beggs worked in various roles of increasing responsibility at Celanese in both business and finance from May 2007. Capital for $950.0 million in cash, subject to a customary working capital adjustment. Capital for $950.0 million in cash consideration, subject to a customary working capital adjustment.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limita tion, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged a nd those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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;  An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and  Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, chang es in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation Richardson Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Track Record of Accelerated Growth Total Revenue Adjusted EPS Adjusted EBITDA $2,061 $2,506 $2,709 $2,861 $3,771 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ($ in millions, except EPS ) $105 $179 $202 $255 $344 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 16 $0.31 $0.44 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Adjusted EPS $42 $60 $20 $40 $60 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Specialty Operating Income ($ millions) Q1 2014 Financial Highlights  Growth momentum accelerates driven by specialty platform  Specialty segments and Distribution achieve record results  All segments increase operating income compared to prior year  Revenue grew 25% versus Q1 2013 +43% +42% $57 $79 $30 $60 $90 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Adjusted Operating Income ($ millions) +39% PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 96% 2006 2013 16.2% 10.9% 2006 2013 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5.0% 31.0% 2006 2013 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Three consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management Program in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  95 certified Black Belts  211 certified Green Belts  422 Project Leaders World’s Best “Start-up Program” for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified pension plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014  Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture)  Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 20 3.07 3.05 1.81 1.45 1.82 1.54 0.85 3.15 1.17 1.69 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 0.91 PolyOne Valuation Aspirations PEG Ratio Comparison Represents $38 of share price upside Avg = 1.96 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Innovating for the Future Dr.  Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Appendix Kiosk Summaries Segments at a Glance Officer Biographies PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions  Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their packaging, devices, end products and raw materials in the field  Protects brand equity – defense against customer complaints or legal actions based on erroneous product identification  Protects consumer welfare – decrease in potential harm to consumers, reduction in unwarranted recall expenses  Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Security and Safety Solutions  Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet, an optically clear, non-yellowing acrylic, provides ballistics protection against powerful weapons • High-impact resistance that foils “smash-and-grab” thieves  GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant Panels, a UL-listed solution with superior ballistic resistance yet weights 75% less than steel panel • Used in commercial security applications for business, home, and governmental facilities PolyOne Corporation Page 47 3D Printing  Collaborating with customers using 3D printers to create prototypes and samples  Enables customers to develop and test their products and innovations quickly and accurately  3D printing of molds and inserts allows OEMs to develop and test new product innovation using their own equipment and material of choice, more efficient than traditional processes PolyOne Corporation Page 48 Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies  Versaflex™ VDT was developed to absorb vibration and noise in a broad range of applications, including minimally invasive surgical instruments, electronics, firearms, archery and automotive  Can be overmolded onto a rigid substrate without the need for an adhesive to increase production efficiencies and profitability  Creates value by: • Increasing end-user comfort • Eliminating secondary assembly • Differentiating end products PolyOne Corporation Page 49 Sustainable Solutions  reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non- phthalate additive used to make vinyl more flexible • Derived primarily from soybeans rather than petroleum • Certified by USDA BioPreferred® program  Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks satisfy consumer demand for eco- conscious products • Long screen life and production- friendly to improve operational efficiencies, increase design quality PolyOne Corporation Page 50 Color and Design Services  First-of-its-kind offering that supports color and product development from concept to reality  Helps brand managers and designers evaluate color and design alternatives to: – accelerate and streamline product development – strengthen brand equity – build marketplace excitement  Enhances product differentiation  Improves efficiency and profitability PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Metal Replacement Technology  Portfolio of solutions that meet upper range of performance requirements, removing barriers to replacing metal with polymers  Applications include: • LED heat sinks • Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI) • Structural integrity at elevated temperatures (i.e., large appliances) • Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e., CT scanners)  Creates value by eliminating the need for machining and secondary operations, removing weight, streamlining production and improving cost efficiencies PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Medical Device Solutions  Catheters made using NEU™ View patent-pending technology are optically translucent, and have superior contrast under X-ray (radiopaque) when compared with alternative catheter materials  Formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular catheters are application-specific, incorporating medical-grade polymers, additives, color, and healthcare-centric manufacturing practices  Only commercially available product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and offer significant market advantage PolyOne Corporation Page 53 Consumer Electronics Solutions  Ability to offer multiple technology solutions on a global basis for this industry, where many OEMs design in one region, prototype in another, and manufacture in yet another  Sustainable / “green” solutions help customers to differentiate in this market  New formulations for emerging wearables market that meet skin contact requirements and aesthetic needs PolyOne Corporation Page 54 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 4% Consumer 17% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 13% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target United States 43% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 18% Latin America 4% 11.6% PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 7% Industrial 13% Packaging 34% Transportation 10% Wire & Cable 12% Target At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales United States 44% Europe 37% Canada 2% Asia 11% Latin America 6% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment 13.8% PolyOne Corporation Page 56 At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2.2% 8 - 10% 6.5% 2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 0.2% Target United States 96% Canada 3% Latin America 1% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 10% Consumer 11% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 32% Transportation 26% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment PolyOne Corporation Page 57 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion United States 81% Europe 1% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 2% 9-12% Target 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Appliances 8% Building & Construction 34% Consumer 4% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1%Industrial 10% Packaging 6% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 18% 2015 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 58 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6 - 7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15.3% 46.0% 2006 Q1 2014 At a Glance Distribution *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits Target Appliances 5% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 14% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 24% Industrial 16% Packaging 5% Transportation 23% Wire & Cable 3% 6.1% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx

These factors can also magnify the impact of economic cycles on our business. We excluded ColorMatrix from our working capital and days sales outstanding calculations as the purchased working capital, including accounts receivable, were brought into our financial statements without the associated sales, at the time of acquisition. In 2010, working capital increased reflecting our investment in support of our sales growth.

All rights reserved. 65537Certificate No: Facility: Avient Corporation - Kalol, India Kalol Works, Shed No.18-22 GIDC Estate Kalol, Gujarat 389330 India Facility: Avient Corporation - Konstantynow Lódzkie, Poland ul. De Martorell, 124 Sant Andreu, Barcelona 8740 Spain Facility: Avient Corporation - Santa Clara, Mexico Plásticos 28 int B102 Santa Clara Coatitla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México 55540 México Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates, Thermoplastic Resins and Specialty Compounds Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Shanghai (Xinzhuang), China No. 88, Lane 4377 Jindu Road Minhang District Shanghai 201108 People's Republic of China Facility: Avient Corporation - Shenzhen, China No. 1, Qihang Industry Park, Haoxiang Road Shajing Town, Baoan Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518104 People's Republic of China Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Rania, India Survey No.344/1-2-3 Rania Works, Sakarda Bhadarwa Road Rania, Gujarat 391780 India Facility: Avient Corporation - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2nd Industrial City, Al-Kharj Road P.O.

All rights reserved. 65536Certificate No: Facility: Avient Corporation - Kalol, India Kalol Works, Shed No.18-22 GIDC Estate Kalol, Gujarat 389330 India Facility: Avient Corporation - Konstantynow Lódzkie, Poland ul. De Martorell, 124 Sant Andreu, Barcelona 8740 Spain Facility: Avient Corporation - Santa Clara, Mexico Plásticos 28 int B102 Santa Clara Coatitla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México 55540 México Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates, Thermoplastic Resins and Specialty Compounds Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Shanghai (Xinzhuang), China No. 88, Lane 4377 Jindu Road Minhang District Shanghai 201108 People's Republic of China Facility: Avient Corporation - Shenzhen, China No. 1, Qihang Industry Park, Haoxiang Road Shajing Town, Baoan Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518104 People's Republic of China Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives for Plastics Facility: Avient Corporation - Rania, India Survey No.344/1-2-3 Rania Works, Sakarda Bhadarwa Road Rania, Gujarat 391780 India Facility: Avient Corporation - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2nd Industrial City, Al-Kharj Road P.O.

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