In July 2020, following our transformational acquisition of Clariant Color, we branded the collective enterprise as Avient —a new name, for a new kind of materials company. Goff provides a unique perspective on our strategy and operations. now Conagra Brands, Inc.).

Speed, service, reputation, product line, brand recognition, delivery, quality and price are the principal factors affecting competition. Strategy and Key Trends To address these challenges and achieve our vision, we have implemented a strategy with four core components: specialization, globalization, operational excellence and commercial excellence. The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition globally.

Patterson Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 2 HOME | TOC Our Vision and Strategy Vision At Avient, we create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Strategy SPECIALIZATION Differentiates us through value-creating offerings to our customers. Some examples of our business records include: • New product development • Test results • Laboratory reports • Research data • Financial reports • Expense reports • Invoices • Time records • Personnel records • Business plans • Letters, newsletter memos and emails addressed to associates • Information posted on The Loop Proprietary and confidential information includes: • Business plans and directional strategies • Research and technical data • Product recipes and process technologies • Product stewardship • Trade secrets, technologies and “know how” • Information about our competitive position • Unpublished financial information and projections • Product cost information • Information about proposed contracts and transactions • Customer, vendor, pricing and other commercial information • Computer software and systems developed for our business • Any other information that might be useful to a competitor 14 HOME | TOC Q & A Q: My manager is on vacation, and in her absence I have been asked to sign a contract on behalf of the Company.

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. OUR STRATEGY Specialization Differentiates us through unique value-creating offerings to our customers. We partner with Brand Owners / OEMs, processors and assemblers to enable their goals in applications like packaging, healthcare, consumer goods, transportation, wire & cable, building & construction and textiles.

APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION General use Opaque and transparent colors in PP, PE, COC, ABS, POM, PC, TPU, PEEK, and more Needle hubs and cannulae Opaque and translucent colors evaluated to ISO 6009 Ophthalmic caps and closures 13 standard colors in PE matched to American Academy of Ophthalmology; biologically evaluated to USP standard White pharmaceutical packaging White colorants for PE, HDPE, PP covering solid dose to nasal packaging needs Amber pharmaceutical packaging Pre-tested amber colorants LSR silicones For LSR silicones and transparent color PET/PP (e.g. amber) FUNCTIONALITY ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE UV protection in transparent packaging Blocks UV in 290–450nm for PP, PE, PETG, COP Processing aid/friction reduction Optimizes processing for PE, PP, ABS, POM—non-migrating Nucleation for reduced material consumption/cycle time Improves thermal and mechanical properties of PE and PP and allows wall thinning to support sustainability Clarifying Improves clarity of transparent PP applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability—sorbitol-free Laser marking/welding Activates the polymer to absorb Nd-YAG laser for fast reliable marking/assembly Gamma/e-beam sterilization Preserves the properties of PP and COP, reduces yellowing and compensates for discoloration Anti-static Reduces static buildup in applications such as films in API handling and inhaler spacers/nebulizers Antioxidant Provides thermal protection during converting/ downstream sterilization Anti-counterfeit/brand protection Covert and non-covert systems SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS As the need to integrate sustainability in the design of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and pharmaceutical packaging are looking for materials with a more environmentally friendly profile.

Patterson continued, "During these uncertain global economic times, we remain focused on what we can control - executing our proven strategy and serving our customers.  We present Specialty Platform sales, gross margin, selling and administrative expense, and operating income because management believes that this is useful information to investors by highlighting our collective progress in advancing our specialization strategy.

This is a testament to the execution of our four-pillar strategy, our world-class service and the dedication of our global associates," said Patterson added, "Most importantly, we will continue to focus on executing our four-pillar strategy so that we can serve our customers with excellence and deliver for them and our shareholders over the long term."

Regardless of the factors outside our direct control, we remain focused on relentlessly executing our four-pillar strategy, collaborating with our customers, and investing in our businesses and employees." We present Specialty Platform sales, gross margin, selling and administrative expense, and operating income because management believes that this is useful information to investors by highlighting our collective progress in advancing our specialization strategy.

Due to our unwavering focus on executing our four pillar strategy, we have now delivered 17 quarters of consecutive double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, with a compounded annual growth rate of 24%, a distinguished performance that all of our associates are justifiably proud of.” We present Specialty Platform sales, gross margin, selling and administration, and operating income because management believes that this is useful information to investors by highlighting our collective progress in advancing our specialization strategy.

We further streamlined our structure to better serve our customers and markets, controlled our direct and indirect costs, while still prioritizing investments in our growth vectors aligned to our strategy," added We see opportunity to differentiate our performance by executing our strategy and remain committed to organically grow above our markets while expanding margins on the bottom line."