They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. 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 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; 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 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 and employee productivity goals; 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, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

As we develop our ability to resolve issues and work as a team, we will help each other become more effective and confident, and we will create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Personal information is any information that can be used to identify someone, such as: • Government-issued identification numbers, such as Social Security or national insurance numbers • Compensation information • Medical history • Performance records • Personal addresses and phone numbers Internet and Email Use Avient provides our associates with access to many forms of electronic media for business use. This Code has been developed within the framework of Avient’s values.

The Guidelines recognize the importance of maintaining the flexibility to adapt corporate governance processes to the changing requirements of the business. Succession Planning and Management Development The Board regularly reviews succession planning for the Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s business is conducted by officers, managers and employees under the direction...

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Avient forbids the use of any form of child labor in connection with Avient’s business. Avient respects our associates’ right to join or not join any lawful organization, including trade unions and works councils, and we are committed to complying with all applicable local and national laws pertaining to freedom of association and collective bargaining. We reserve the right to terminate the business relationship if a supplier fails to meet their obligations.

There is a national contract in place with a calibration service provider to conduct and standardize calibration at PolyOne North American plants. 3. The "owner" is the person or authority who originally developed the formulation. 6. During the development of a product, the bill of material, inspection plan, processing conditions, etc. are established.

The United Nations Convention respecting Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to sales under these Terms. 20. Where any number of days is prescribed, those days shall be reckoned exclusively of the first and inclusively of the last day unless the last day falls on a day which is not a business day, in which event the last day shall be the next succeeding business day. Where the day upon or by which any act is required to be performed is not a business day, the parties shall be deemed to have intended such act to be performed upon or by the next succeeding business day.

A well-known manufacturer of private label toothbrushes and dental care products for national drug store chains chose Avient to enhance the performance of their toothbrushes.

A well-known manufacturer of private label toothbrushes and dental care products for national drug store chains chose Avient to enhance the performance of their toothbrushes.

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