In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, 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. 1) Special items are a non-GAAP financial measure.

Special rules for partnerships. Also see Special rules for partnerships, earlier. Also see Special rules for partnerships, earlier.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans Senior management uses operating income excluding special items, 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. 1) Special items are a non-GAAP financial measure and are used to determine adjusted earnings.

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In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows: 2009* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 165.2 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 35.5 Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (20.7) Adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 180.0 Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.13 Adjusted operating income is calculated as follows: 2006* 2016 Operating income $ 233.6 $ 281.9 Special items (1) (39.1) 35.3 Joint venture equity earnings (107.0) 0.0 Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 317.2 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.

As a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, Avient is committed to meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ability to do the same.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.