Destocking appears to be nearing an end in many end markets; fourth quarter adjusted EPS projected to be 12% higher than prior year. Versus our projections, lower depreciation expense, related to prior restructuring actions, and reduced interest expense more than offset the impact of lower sales.” 2 The company noted that during the third quarter certain end markets continued to perform relatively well, such as energy, transportation and defense, whereas demand in most other markets remained weak versus the prior year. Patterson said, “We are not seeing a recovery in demand as we had initially modeled for the fourth quarter, but we are encouraged that the pace of destocking has slowed and appears to be nearing an end in many end markets including packaging, which is our largest.”

Whether it’s an ambitious start-up bringing a new product to market, or a large, multi- national OEM looking for consistency and reliability of global supply, Avient is built for long-term partnerships. Speed to market is essential today, and Avient plays a crucial role in our customers’ success. With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 24 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $510M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 9.5 21.1 13.2 13.2 12.0 12.0 9.7 25.2 23.1 14.7 13.5 12.9 11.0 11.0 11.0 10.2 9.6 9.3 9.3 9.1 8.6 8.3 Median: 11.0xMedian: 12.6x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

Building on the positive start to the year, we delivered a strong second quarter, highlighted by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets,” said Dr. This performance reflects our team's focus to capitalize on growth opportunities across the many end markets we serve, with particular success this quarter in packaging and consumer, our two largest end markets.” 2 Dr. Growth in the Americas was driven by improving underlying demand trends, as well as winning new specifications and gaining share in markets supported by secular trends.

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HAGER GROUP O U T D O O R E L E C T R I C A L S O C K E T • A more sustainable, recycled formulation • Similar performance to current virgin polyolefin including: • Good UV, scratch, and impact resistance • Reliable coloration to RAL 7011 and RAL 7035 • A matte finish • Expedited the approval of Plastic Bank as a new supplier • Formulated custom materials with recycled ocean-bound plastic (Social Plastic®) from Plastic Bank • Provided functional replacements for the previous virgin polyolefins with comparable performance • Enabled Hager to launch new cubyko leaf outdoor sockets and switches to market containing 27% recycled materials Maxxam REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LED LIGHT MANUFACTURER H E A T E X C H A N G E R F O R A N E L E C T R O N I C C I R C U I T B O A R D • Looking to replace aluminum • Reduce corrosion • Light weighting • Eliminated the effects of corrosion • Provided a lightweight alternative to aluminium • Redesigned the part for easier processing and further weight reduction • Enabled the customer to take a new, innovative product in to the market Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S • Low shrinkage for connectorization • Easy to strip for efficient installation • Good kink resistance • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Provided an alternative solution, with improved performance, compared to PA12 and PBT materials on the market • Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for easier installation • Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire performance • Increased processing speeds, reducing overall manufacturing cost ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Beggs joined Avient in August 2020 and has more than 20 years of experience in finance and business leadership roles in both public and private organizations with an emphasis on specialty materials and diverse end markets.

3 Certificate Certified sites according to appendix Scope concentrates and specialty compounds for the Healthcare and Medical device market.

He is responsible for developing and executing Avient’s long-term innovation strategy for new and emerging products and technology platforms, at the intersection of high-growth markets and secular trends.