Personal Products Personal Care Packaging Also of Interest

Personal Products Personal Care Packaging Also of Interest

To quantify risk and reduce it over time, Avient monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Lost Time Injury/Illness Rate(LTIR), and Injuries of High Consequence (IOHC). These rates are compiled globally and reported on a monthly basis to all leadership personnel in the company. These leading indicators include the continuous monitoring of progress on corrective and preventive actions, the number of risk assessments performed, details on the amount of risk eliminated or mitigated, the number of internal audits conducted and participation rates of Global Safety Day activities.

The current macro environment presents several uncertainties related to policy, inflation, foreign exchange and interest rates which provides for a broader set of potential outcomes for the year,” Ms. Conference call participants in the question and answer session should pre-register using the link at avient.com/investors, or here, to receive the dial-in number and personal PIN. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; 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; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.

When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results. Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. We also monitor earnings (defined as net income from continuing operations) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA before the impact of special items) as a supplement to our GAAP measures.

The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business; 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;  The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;  Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;  Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates;  Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;  The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings;  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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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;  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.  The above list of factors is not exhaustive.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating income, Specialty platform gross margin percentage, adjusted operating income, return on invested capital, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of corporate charges in certain calculations  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Recent Acquisitions Kraton TPE Assets Magenta Master Fibers  February 2016 – Acquired Kraton’s thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) assets  Serve personal care, medical, packaging (protective film) and electronics applications  Purchase price of $72 million represents a multiple of 9x EBITDA  Adds $35 million in annual revenue and $0.03 accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS  Expands GLS presence in consumer, healthcare, transportation, and packaging end markets  December 2015 – Acquired Magenta Master Fibers, an innovative developer of specialty color concentrates for the global fiber industry  Purchase price of $22 million represents a multiple of 6.8x EBITDA  Adds $16 million in annual revenue and $0.01 accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS  Broadens portfolio of colorant and additives technologies for fiber applications and extends existing reach into strategic end markets such as transportation and consumer goods Medical Baby Care Electronics Food Packaging Automotive Textiles Home Textiles Clothing Outdoor PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $0.00 $0.75 $1.50 $2.25 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted EPS 2015 Full Year Financial Highlights  Color Additives & Inks operating margin reached record level of 16.7%  Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 260 basis points year-over-year to 14.7%  Adjusted EPS has grown on average 24% per year since 2011 $50 $75 $104 $125 $135 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 CAI Operating Profit $46 $47 $57 $72 $80 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 SEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.7% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision 48% 33% Building & Electrical & 1% 31% Textiles PolyOne Corporation Page 25 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 14.7% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Platinum Vision 12.1% 49% 29% Building & Electrical & 19% 15% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Platinum Vision Appliances, Building & Construction Industrial 24% Packaging 19% Transportation 33% 97% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Building & 31% Electrical & 1% 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% 79% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 53% 2006 Q4 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision Building & 4%Consumer Electrical & 23% 24% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 32  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 33 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 35 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 36 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 37 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

Late payments will bear interest at the rate specified in the EC (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2012 (as may be amended or replaced from time to time). Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Products delivered by Seller. Seller shall have the right to terminate an order confirmation with immediate effect if at any time prior to delivery, a person or group of persons who are unrelated to the persons controlling Buyer as of the date of the order confirmation, acquires control, through ownership of voting securities or otherwise, over Buyer.

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When showing constant dollar figures on GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, the foreign exchange impact is calculated by using current foreign exchange rates and applying them to the prior period results. We also monitor earnings (defined as net income from continuing operations) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA before the impact of special items) as a supplement to our GAAP measures. A reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided in the tables below. 2024 2023 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income $ EPS $ EPS Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 33.6 $ 0.36 $ 22.1 $ 0.24 Special items, after-tax 21.8 0.24 19.6 0.21 Amortization expense, after-tax 14.8 0.16 16.2 0.18 Adjusted net income / EPS $ 70.2 $ 0.76 $ 57.9 $ 0.63 Three Months Ended Reconciliation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: 2024 2023 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 33.8 $ 22.3 Income tax expense 11.2 10.4 Interest expense, net 26.6 29.4 Depreciation & amortization 44.9 47.6 EBITDA from continuing operations $ 116.5 $ 109.7 Special items, before tax 28.1 21.7 Interest expense included in special items (1.0) — Depreciation & amortization included in special items (0.3) (0.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.3 $ 131.3 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales 16.9 % 15.9 % 1 2024 2023 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 542.0 $ 524.5 Specialty Engineered Materials 308.1 300.8 Corporate (0.4) (0.9) Sales $ 849.7 $ 824.4 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.1 $ 68.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 42.8 39.7 Corporate (56.4) (45.4) Operating income $ 72.5 $ 62.3 Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 21.8 $ 25.7 Specialty Engineered Materials 20.8 19.9 Corporate 2.3 2.0 Depreciation & amortization $ 44.9 $ 47.6 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 107.9 $ 93.7 Specialty Engineered Materials 63.6 59.6 Corporate (54.1) (43.4) Other expense, net (0.9) (0.2) EBITDA from continuing operations 116.5 109.7 Special items, before tax 28.1 21.7 Interest expense included in special items (1.0) — Depreciation & amortization included in special items (0.3) (0.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 143.3 $ 131.3 Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of sales: Color, Additives and Inks 19.9 % 17.9 % Specialty Engineered Materials 20.6 % 19.8 % 2 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 259.9 Specialty Engineered Materials 142.5 Corporate (205.6) Operating income $ 196.8 Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 98.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 81.5 Corporate 9.0 Depreciation & amortization $ 188.8 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 358.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 224.0 Corporate (196.6) Other income, net 5.8 EBITDA from continuing operations 391.4 Special items, before tax 114.6 Interest expense included in special items (2.3) Depreciation & amortization included in special items (1.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 501.8 3 Avient Q2 2024 Webcast Slides_for website_with non-GAAP_8_5.pdf IR Deck - AVNT-2024.06.30 - 8.02.24 1130AM.pdf Attachment Avient Q2 2024 Webcast Slides_for website_with non-GAAP.pdf AVNT cover slide.pdf