This additive is particularly suitable in packaging for ultra-high temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products, as these types of products have a longer shelf life, making them more susceptible to light-induced oxidation due to ambient storage conditions.

The US and Canada grew organic sales 5% and Latin America had a strong quarter growing organic sales by 19%. We also generated 4% and 1% organic sales growth in EMEA and Asia, respectively. 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.

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. In particular, these 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. We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of which are unique to Avient: o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Color revenue synergies, that will drive long-term revenue growth in excess of GDP o Clariant color cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.

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. Investing in Innovation — Specialty companies invest to grow, so we ensure our resources are concentrated on material science for high-growth end markets, poised for value creation in the long term. That’s Avient. 21,000+ CUSTOMERS >75% ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS of sales 6 AVIENT’S VALUE CREATION LEVERS 7 Exposure to high growth end markets Investment in commercial resources and innovation Strong free cash flow generation / capital deployment Clariant Masterbatch synergies COVID recovery Re-Rating: Current share price valuation Avient is poised for near-term and long-term shareholder value creation.

For information on the terms and conditions of these incentive programs, see the “What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation” section of this proxy statement. As a result of the sale, Mr. Van Hulle’s retirement benefits will consist of those benefits accrued and vested under the standard terms and conditions of the plans in which he participated.

MEVOPUR™ LQ Liquid Color & Additive Concentrates for Silicone Elastomers Silicones elastomers are materials of choice in a wide range of medical applications because of the combination of unique physical properties such as strength, durability, and flexibility combined with one of the most tested polymers in terms of biocompatibility and hypo-allergenic properties. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Enhanced short term heat resistance, allowing resistance to higher temperatures. Enhanced short term heat resistance, allowing to withstand higher temperatures. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Due to their hygroscopic nature, nylons experience a reduction in structural performance when conditioned with moisture that is absorbed from humid conditions or direct contact with water. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

The company also noted that it finished the year with cash flow from operations of $202 million; excluding $104 million of taxes paid on the sale of the Distribution business, cash flow from operations was $306 million. 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. Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to Consolidated Statements of Income 2023 2022 2023 2022 Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9 Gross margin - GAAP 208.9 172.0 892.5 882.7 Special items in gross margin (Attachment 3) 17.6 45.5 80.0 81.1 Adjusted gross margin $ 226.5 $ 217.5 $ 972.5 $ 963.8 Adjusted gross margin as a percent of sales 31.5 % 27.5 % 30.9 % 28.4 % Operating income - GAAP 43.1 0.4 196.8 243.3 Special items in operating income (Attachment 3) 26.1 59.9 116.0 108.7 Adjusted operating income $ 69.2 $ 60.3 $ 312.8 $ 352.0 Adjusted operating income as a percent of sales 9.6 % 7.6 % 10.0 % 10.4 % The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by incorporating the APM business in periods prior to the acquisition date (September 1, 2022).

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. For information on the terms and conditions of these incentive programs, see the “What We Pay and Why: Elements of Compensation” section of this proxy statement. Kunkle's additional retirement benefits will consist of those benefits accrued and vested under the standard terms and conditions of the plans in which she participated.