YOUR NEXT MOVE http://www.avient.com/composites Sources • Lucintel Market Research Report (2024) • Prefab Modular Smart Market Report (2020) • Modular Construction Research Report MBI • McKinsey & Co.

http://Avient.com/sustainability http://Avient.com/sustainability 22 產品和服務的安全 Avient 提供的安全產品和服務可令客戶滿懷信心， 履行我們面向公眾的職責，並保持我們的市場競爭 地位。 道德熱線： https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline 道德熱線電話： 1-877-228-5410 https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline 北美 全球總部，美國 Avon Lake 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH, United States 44012 免費電話：+1 866 765 9663 電話：+1 440 930 1000 傳真：+1 440 930 3064 亞太地區 地區總部，中國上海 金蘇路 200 號 C 幢 2 樓 中國上海，郵編 201206 電話：+86 (0) 21 6028 4888 傳真：+86 (0) 21 6028 4999 南美 地區總部，巴西聖保羅 Av. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazil 電話：+55 11 4593 9200 歐洲 地區總部，盧森堡 Pommerloch 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 電話：+352 269 050 35 傳真：+352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com 首席執行官寄語 我們的願景和策略 核心價值觀和個人價值觀 我們的《行為準則》 道德行为指南 個人價值觀 解決問題和舉報違規情況 道德熱線 禁止打擊報復 《行為準則》的適用範圍 違反本準則的行為 尊重所有人 多元和包容 歧視或騷擾 工作場所關係 物質濫用 人身安全和 工作場所暴力 工作誠實 準確的資訊、資料和記錄 會計誠信 政府調查和查詢 政治獻金/活動和慈善捐款 內幕資訊和內幕交易 電腦安全、軟體許可和版權 社交媒體和社交網路 互聯網和電子郵件的使用 隱私、個人資訊和資料保護 專有和機密資訊、創意和智慧財產權 資產的保護和使用 公司通訊 我們企業的誠信 公平交易 賄賂和回扣 代理人和顧問 競爭 禮品和招待 利益衝突 假公濟私 國際貿易 企業社會責任 可持續性 安全、健康和環境 產品和服務的安全 尊重人權 共同的承諾 資源和聯繫資訊

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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 Building & 17% Electrical & 8% 19% 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 43% 33% 11.6% PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Building & Electrical & 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 44% 37% 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 96% 1% Building & 32% 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 81% 1% 9-12% Target 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment 8% Building & 4% Electrical & 1%Industrial 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 Building & Electrical & 24% 23% 6.1% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2018 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2018 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 PolyOne Corporation 36 99.9% up to 24 weeks 6 hours C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 14% Textiles 13% Building & Construction 8% 8% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% PolyOne Corporation 39 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare 9% 9% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 16%Consumer 4% Electrical & 4% Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.0% PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Outdoor Applications Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2018 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2018 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 PolyOne Corporation 36 99.9% up to 24 weeks 6 hours C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 14% Textiles 13% Building & Construction 8% 8% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% PolyOne Corporation 39 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare 9% 9% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 16%Consumer 4% Electrical & 4% Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.0% PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Outdoor Applications Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

A Vevő elismeri és kijelenti, hogy tisztában van, és szigorúan betartja az összes vonatkozó törvényt és rendeletet a termékek, szolgáltatások, adatok vagy technológia ("Tételek") kereskedelme, exportálása vagy újraexportálása tekintetében, beleértve az International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), az Export Administration Regulations (EAR) és az Egyesült Államok Pénzügyminisztériuma Külföldi Vagyont Kezelő Hivatala által kezelt kereskedelmi szankciók http://www.avient.com/terms szabályozását ("Kereskedelmi Ellenőrzési Törvények").

These Terms are available at https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and- governance/avient-corporation-privacy-statement.

2023 Proxy Statement CREATING A WORLD-CLASS, SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION PROXY STATEMENT 2023 NOTICE OF 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from our CEO i Notice of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ii Record Date ii Voting Matters and Vote Recommendations ii Proxy Statement 1 Proxy Summary 1 Voting and Meeting Information 1 Attendance and Participation 1 Who is Eligible to Vote 1 Advance Voting Methods 2 Voting During the Annual Meeting 2 Questions 3 Company Operating Performance 3 Our Company Culture 4 The 4Ps of Sustainability at Avient 4 Impact of our Performance on Named Executive Officer 2022 Compensation 9 Our Director Nominees and Committee Membership 11 Summary of Director Nominee Skills, Experience and Background 12 Governance Highlights 14 Proposal 1 - Election of Twelve Director Nominees to Our Board of Directors 17 Proposal 2 - Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of Named Executive Officer Compensation 24 Proposal 3 - Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation 26 Proposal 4 - Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Avient Corporation 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan 27 Proposal 5 - Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2023 42 Independent Registered Public Accountant Services and Related Fee Arrangements 42 Report of the Audit Committee 43 Corporate Governance 45 Director Independence 45 Lead Director 46 Board Leadership Structure 46 Majority Voting for Directors 46 Board Oversight of Risk 46 Board Oversight of ESG and Sustainability Matters 47 Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines 48 Related Person Transactions 48 Communication with the Board 49 Board and Committees 49 Board Refreshment and Diversity 54 2022 Non-Employee Director Compensation 55 Non-Employee Director Compensation Highlights 55 Non-Employee Director Retainer and Meeting Fees 55 2022 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table 56 Option Awards Outstanding and Fully Vested Deferred Shares 57 Ownership of Avient Shares 58 Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Shares 58 Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors 59 Compensation Discussion and Analysis 60 Executive Summary 60 Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives 63 What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation 65 Other Aspects of our Compensation Programs 71 Executive Compensation 74 2022 Summary Compensation Table 74 2022 Grants of Plan-Based Awards 76 Outstanding Equity Awards at 2022 Fiscal Year-End 78 2022 Option Exercises and Stock Vested 79 2022 Non Qualified Deferred Compensation 79 Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of Control 80 CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure 85 Pay Versus Performance Disclosure 86 Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation 89 Risk Assessment of the Compensation Programs 89 Compensation Committee Report 89 Miscellaneous Provisions 90 Voting at the Meeting 90 Revoking a Proxy 91 Shareholder Proposals 91 Proxy Solicitation 92 Appendix A A-1 Appendix B B-1 MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO March 29, 2023 Dear Fellow Shareholder: You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the Avient Corporation 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), which will be held virtually via live webcast at 9:00 a.m. Please carefully review the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually via live webcast on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Our Annual Meeting will be conducted on the internet via live webcast.

Patterson Chairman, President and CEO INTRODUCTION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 7 PolyOne Corporation 8 H I S T O R I C P A S T S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 9 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 10 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y PolyOne Corporation 11 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 86 2016 125 169 216 Campus Hires 2008 2011 25 S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S PolyOne Corporation 12 With emphasis on: • Light-weighting • Reducing packaging materials • Improving recyclability • Reducing spread of infection • Facilitating alternative energy solutions Building & 9% Electrical & P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S ) OUR PLANET PolyOne Corporation 14 Energy Saving Projects 26 REDUCTION REDUCTION Waste Reduction Projects 2,557 LSS Projects Executed 202 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2011 2017 202 2008 147 67 2,557 2008 2017 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 15 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 16 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y M I X I M P R O V E M E N T PolyOne Corporation 17 65% 2005 2014 $5M $242M + 25% + 33% Specialty OI % of Operating Income C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T PolyOne Corporation 18 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acquisitions Organic Revenue I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 19 Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 20 Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 5.0% 2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R A I S I N G T H E B A R R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 21 COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE PolyOne Corporation 22 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T PolyOne Corporation 23 PolyOne Corporation 24 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls PolyOne Corporation 25 P O L Y O N E +34% $3.0 billion $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 26 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection PolyOne Corporation 27 Customization 55% M&A Innovation Pipeline Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Innovation comes from PolyOne Corporation 28 Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 29 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Gordon/Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 30 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polymers Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 31 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415 Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415 Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250 Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520 Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140 Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) – – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 38% $20 $52 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 32 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $7M $4M $40M Opportunity funnel New business revenue 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 34 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 35 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 36 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 37 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue 4 focused end-markets aligned with global megatrends 5 strategic innovation platforms 30% increase in IQ Design projects 35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital ≥35% vitality index PolyOne Corporation 38 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 39 SEGMENT REVIEWS POLYONE DISTRIBUTION PolyOne Corporation 40 S C O T T H O R N D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 41 23% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $63 $73 2.9% 5.9% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 42 Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow their brand and value-added solutions 1.2B $ Annual Sales 250 Global Employees 24 Strategic Presence 132 Sales Reps Warehouse Locations 6 Service Centers Dedicated Commercial Team S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y PolyOne Corporation 43 95% on-time delivery Customer/Product Combinations 14,000 Transactions/Month In-Person Customer Visits 6,500 27,000 $ PolyOne Corporation 44 37% more sales calls $65M in new revenue from inside sales $400M increase in new opportunities 24% increase in close rate 51% increase in prospecting calls 119 13211 1315 23 Sales R&D / Technical Marketing + 53% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 45 Providing differentiated services that meet the needs of the changing customer landscape G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S $65 PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales $ in millions PolyOne Corporation 46 G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S C H A N N E L S Technical Field Sales Key Accounts / Industry Sales Inside Sales Serving a broad spectrum of customers Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and enhance the customer experience PolyOne Corporation 47 P O D S A L E S +27% $1.2 billion $1.6 billion >10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and digital with expanded customer touch points 8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class service and technical expertise 6-8% compound annual operating income growth 6-7% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 48 SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation 49 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 50 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 19% Electrical & 13% 8% Building & S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 51 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 12.1% Europe 28% 48% 22% C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 52 Demand for engineered materials is accelerating Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet the demands of local consumption Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen technologies to meet increasing European standards Adding capacity in strategic markets India Germany China North America Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia PolyOne Corporation 53 PolyOne Corporation 54 13% more sales calls 36% increase in customization projects $270M increase in new opportunities 12% reduction in average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 50% improvement in speed of formulation turnaround Increased commercial headcount 133 17335 39 120 147 + 30% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 55 S E M S A L E S +43% $610 million $880 million PolyOne Corporation 56 Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led an onsite Black Belt project to improve product development cycle times Reduced innovation project cycle times by over 10% and prototyping by 40% 80% increased resulting in $500k savings I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 57 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 58 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 59 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 60 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements 44 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources 0% At Acquisition Goal Operating Margins Test Market Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 61 A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S Long-term investments align with key global megatrends Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability >10% annual increase in customization projects 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing portfolio in 4 focus end markets 20% increase in global capacity 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 14-16% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 62 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS PolyOne Corporation 63 D O N W I S E M A N P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 64 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & Electrical & 1% Asia 77% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $33 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 16.0% 10 PolyOne Corporation 65 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales PolyOne Corporation 66 PolyOne Corporation 67 25% more sales calls 113% increase in innovation pipeline $240M increase in new opportunities 36% increase in prospecting calls 300 basis point improvement in operating margin 57 66 18 37 53 + 16% + 43% + 6% PolyOne Corporation 68 P P & S S A L E S +40% $610 million $850 million PolyOne Corporation 69 Leading Wire & Cable Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led on-site Kaizen process improvements Reduced over 400 labor hours through reorganized work area and floor space Increased manufacturing throughput value $1.4M PolyOne Corporation 70 IQ Design is collaborating with a leading medical device manufacturer to replace metal and provide chemical resistance to solve cracking issues related to intense cleaning requirements H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S PolyOne Corporation 71 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 72 Shift toward less toxic solutions Increased consumer awareness Focus on environmentally friendly solutions New regulatory standards F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M PolyOne Corporation 73 Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Non-Halogen No Dripping Low Smoke Low Toxicity & Corrosiveness H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H ( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e , N o n - H a l o g e n ) Non-Halogen R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y L E D S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 74 Solutions for rigid molded & extruded applications Superior outdoor weather performance Excellent light dispersion qualities Formulated to meet stringent flame-rating regulations Custom design support to meet demand 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including breakthroughs in healthcare technologies 8-10% compound annual operating income growth 12-14% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 75 COLOR ADDITIVES & INKS PolyOne Corporation 76 M A R K C R I S T C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 77 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 27% 14% Textiles Building & 8% Electrical & Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 16.0% 18.0% 110 120 130 140 150 PolyOne Corporation 78 Europe 32% 46% 1% Mexico Brazil C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 79 Emerging markets driving strong demand for color and additives Rapid adoption of food and beverage packaging additives Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding Asia-Pacific market Increase commercial investments focused on China, India and Mexico Expand capacity in China and leverage investments in India Recent acquisitions increasing global reach PolyOne Corporation 80 PolyOne Corporation 81 35% more sales calls 30% increase in customized color formulations 106% increase in innovation pipeline $170M increase in new opportunities 20% increase in prospecting calls 9 days or less in design turnaround time: best-in-class Increased commercial investment 301 382 38 43 209 275 + 27% + 13% + 32% PolyOne Corporation 82 C A I S A L E S +32% $540 million $710 million PolyOne Corporation 83 Developed inventory management framework to reduce working capital by Printing Equipment and Supply Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and conducted process mapping exercises to identify key improvement opportunities Optimize manufacturing: 45% improvement in assembly process, 25% cycle time A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S PolyOne Corporation 84 B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S Active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle wall Evolving technology for active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle cap Amosorb™ HyGuard™ UV and visible light blocking additive to prevent degradation of product Lactra™ SX Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market PolyOne Corporation 85 S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M F I B E R C O L O R A N T S Eliminate waste water associated with conventional dyeing Help meet sustainability targets for brand owners Enable “uncolored fiber” producers to bypass dyehouse Strategic addressable market >$300M PolyOne Corporation 86 S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 87 Thermoplastic 2011 2015 2018 Acquired ColorMatrix Acquired Magenta Acquired IQAP $10 $45 Revenue from Fiber Color Invested in development of liquid fiber colorant technology Expanded solid colorant offerings 38 43 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 88 I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E Nearly 900 projects identified Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers Sales Funnel $125M “We are unleashing the power of human potential, all to advance the game.