Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

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 2022 total Company sales, where working capital equals (1) trade accounts receivable (2) plus inventory (3) minus trade accounts payable

Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture Strategic ObjectivesStrategic Objectives Long Term Growth Rates Growth DriversGrowth Drivers $340 $455 $790 $1,135 2016 2018 2020 2023 $51 $84 $212 $645 2016 2018 2020 2023 $108 $113 $231 $230 2016 2018 2020 2023 $265 $358 $726 $725 2016 2018 2020 2023 8-12% 8-10% 8-10% 5% Sustainable Solutions Composites Healthcare Asia/Emerging Regions Profitable GrowthProfitable Growth Great Place to WorkGreat Place to Work 5.4% 10.9% 16.0% 2006 2014 2023 EBITDA Margins $0.14 $1.93 $2.36 2006 2014 2023 Adjusted EPS TO P- T IE R S US TA I NA B I L I TY PE R F OR MA N C E A N D R EC O G NI T I ON Industry Sustainability Standards ESG Ratings Performance 1 2 4 87th 94th percentile 5 Avient CDP Score: A- M AY 7 , 2 0 2 4 W E B C A S T P R E S E N TA T I O N 7 REGIONAL DEMAND TREND S-TOTA L COMPA NY Q 1 S A L E S V S P Y ( E X C L U D I N G F X ) 7 US & Canada Latin America EMEA Asia +2% -6% Flat +2% Avient ex.

Has an immediate family member who is a current partner of the Company’s internal or external auditor, or who is a current employee of the Company’s internal or external auditor and personally works on the Company’s audit; 2 E. Has been, or has an immediate family member who has been, within the last three years, a partner or employee of the Company’s internal or external auditor and personally worked on the Company’s audit within that time; F.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to:• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to:  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Spartech acquisition, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully  integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate  liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;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 amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and  timing of any future dividends;  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;g p y p g ;  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;, , p y p y g , y p p ;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.   Senior management uses adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, and working capital 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.

Q 1 2 0 2 3 -8% +6% -1% Flat 10 US & Canada Latin America EMEA Asia Total Avient -2.6% 2 0 2 3 G U I D A N C E $128 $525 Q3 FY $0.56 $2.40 Q3 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 12 $800 $3,280 Q3 FY Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) 13 • Focused on working capital management, restructuring actions to streamline operations • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Preserve Free Cash Flow to maintain net leverage CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$ Less: CapEx (140) Free Cash Flow 180$ Adjusted EBITDA 525$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER 14 LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRI VERS Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** $1,175M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other (GDP Growth) Total Company Revenue SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 • Provides progress on 2030 goals • Reaffirms commitment to U.N. Global Compact • Highlights ESG Performance, including ratings, awards, and certifications • Features increased carbon emissions disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data • Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program, designed to enable supplier evaluation & collaboration • Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused on safety, employee engagement and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion 20 22 SUSTAI NA BILI TY REPORT 15 Avient Confidential 16 • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • Leadership will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainable solutions portfolio • Deep dive into how we enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals SUSTAINABILITY DAY 16 …are Growing at Twice the Rate as Conventional Products Sustainably-Branded Products… STAKEHOLD ER INFLUENC E D RI VES D EMA ND Consumers Are demanding recyclability and eco- conscious products Governments Are mandating changes through legislation, taxes, and regional accords Brand Owners Have committed to ambitious goals to achieve sustainability metrics 17 A P P E N D I X 20 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RA W MATERI AL BA SKET PEER COMPARISONS AVI ENT I S ASSET LI GHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 22 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 7 8 8 A vi e n t K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N C E H X L E C L A S H E M N S C L FR EE CA SH FLOW CONV ER SION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

Weighting Base Salary Weighting Annual Incentive Weighting Long- Term Incentive COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Consolidated Company Adjusted Operating Income 60% Consolidated Company Revenue 25% Consolidated Company Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales 15% Corporate Annual Plan We ightings Adjusted Operating Income (Business Unit results) 40% Adjusted Operating Income (consolidated Company results) 20% Business Unit Revenue 25% Business Segment Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales 15% Busine ss U nit Annual Plan We ightings COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 2018 Corporate Plan (Patterson, Richardson, Garratt, Kunkle) Measure Weighting Threshold Target Maximum Results Payout % 2018 CAI Plan (Crist) Measure Weighting Threshold Target Maximum Results Payout % Long-Term Incentive.

Installation, transportation, and maintenance can quickly add up, especially when working with heavy or layered materials like steel or gypsum. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales. Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales is calculated by taking the average 13 months of business segment or total Company working capital divided by the sum of 12 months of 2016 business segment sales or total Company sales (where applicable), where working capital equals (1) trade accounts receivable (2) plus inventory (3) minus trade accounts payable. Progress against the Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales metric is reflected by lower levels of working capital, so results that are less than target are viewed as exceeding target performance.