62% of our technology projects in 2019 were related to sustainable solutions. Avient offers a broad portfolio of technologies to help our customers be more sustainable. 62% of our technology projects in 2019 were related to sustainable solutions.

We believe that our ongoing commitment to protect the environment, to remain at the forefront of fiber and coating technology, and to ‘treat others as we want to be treated’ will continue to drive the success of our customers, shareholders, and employees.

Suitable for a wide range of processing technologies, they demonstrate economy and ease of use for dip coating, molding and casting.

TURNKEY SYSTEM PLASTIWARD is a robust, customizable and cost-effective turnkey system consisting of: · proprietary taggants integrated directly within the polymer masterbatch · a handheld detector offering instant fake- checking in the field · a secure monitoring platform on smartphone or tablet capturing field inspection data, transmitted in real time COMBINED EXPERTISE At its core, PLASTIWARD brings together SICPA’s trusted expertise in brand protection technologies and processes, and Avient’s recognized expertise in polymer modification with colour and performance additives.

Satisfying all these market needs has proven challenging as different color technologies achieved different results that only partially fulfilled them.

To help address these challenges, Avient teamed up with a leading technology development company.

Research and Development We have substantial technology and development capabilities. President, Process Technology Division, Alfa Laval Inc. Upon completion projects are reclassified to technology and amortized over their useful lives.

Research and Development We have substantial technology and development capabilities. We face competition from other companies and alternative technologies. Specialization differentiates us through products, services, technology and solutions that add value.

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT COLOR Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.75 billion 2021E EBITDA $580 million 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of October 28, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $50 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from earlier estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50M by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable. From technology portfolios to end markets to geographies and distribution channels, this acquisition made perfect sense.

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