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. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales. Richardson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation 4 PolyOne Corporation 5  Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions  World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications:  Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS 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 Integrity V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 6 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty Respect Operational Commercial Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of sustainable, specialty polymer materials and solutions.

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. Richardson Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Donald Wiseman Senior Vice President, President of Joel Rathbun Mergers & Acquisitions John Midea Global Operations & Process Improvement Scott Horn Senior Vice President, President of PolyOne Distribution Kurt Schuering Vice President Global Key Account Management Michael A. Senior management believes these measures are useful to investors because they allow for comparison to PolyOne's performance in prior periods without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure PolyOne's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on timing, frequency and magnitude.

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. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales 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.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve 2023, 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. They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. items, include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2006 2023 Sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,142.8 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 133.5 $ 76.3 Income tax expense 29.7 11.0 Interest expense, net 63.1 115.3 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 57.1 188.8 EBITDA from continuing operations 283.4 391.4 Special items, before tax (34.0) 114.6 Interest expense included in special items — (2.3) Depreciation and amortization included in special items — (1.9) JV - equity income (107.0) — Adjusted EBITDA $ 142.4 $ 501.8 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 5.4 % 16.0 % Avient Investor Day_Dec 2024_Wednesday morning edition.pdf Investor Day - Dec24 - Non-GAAP v4 12.03.24 545PM.pdf Attachment

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Rathbun has served as general manager of Joel's demonstrated business savvy and diverse background as an engineer, banker, M&A leader and general manager make him uniquely qualified for this important, expanded role," said Mr.

Power Management Manage ever-changing performance requirements with our advanced solutions.

No matter the application, we have the experience and the appropriate solutions to help customers overcome their challenges,” commented Christoph Palm, general manager, Color & Additives EMEA & India, at PolyOne. Media contact: Matt Defosse Marketing Communications Manager, Europe PolyOne Corporation +49 6407-907-0386 matt.defosse@avient.com

Telecom equipment manufacturers all over the world are readying themselves for the explosion of 5G,” said Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia for PolyOne. Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia PolyOne Corporation +86-21-60284888 jennifer.huang@avient.com

Steven Chai, PolyOne general manager for ColorMatrix Asia Pacific, commented: “This system redefines liquid color development. Jennifer Huang Marketing Communications Manager, Asia PolyOne Corporation +86 21 50802923 jennifer.huang@avient.com