Figure 2. Figure 6: Typical Classification of TPEs based on ASTM D2000 Figure 7. Page 15 July 19, 2007 Figure 10.

Data for the other materials came from technical data sheets or literature. Material data used in the simulation are shown in Figure 19. The material comparison test results are shown in Figure 23.

Customer collaboration and feedback has been extremely positive, and cultural integration has been excellent, as evidenced by the employee engagement scores that clearly reflect Avient is a great place to work. Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 2019 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 57.4 $ 4.2 $ 61.6 $ 19.3 $ 15.0 $ 34.3 Income tax (expense) benefit - GAAP 17.3 — 17.3 (12.9) — (12.9) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — 1.3 1.3 — 0.4 0.4 Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — (32.2) (32.2) — 4.5 4.5 Income tax (expense) benefit $ 17.3 $ (30.9) $ (13.6) $ (12.9) $ 4.9 $ (8.0) Effective Tax Rate(1) (30.1) % 22.1 % 66.8 % 23.3 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 12 Year Ended December 31, 2020 2019 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 139.0 $ 66.2 $ 205.2 $ 109.4 $ 61.7 $ 171.1 Income tax expense - GAAP (5.2) — (5.2) (33.7) — (33.7) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (14.1) (14.1) — (11.1) (11.1) Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — (27.3) (27.3) — 5.2 5.2 Income tax expense $ (5.2) $ (41.4) $ (46.6) $ (33.7) $ (5.9) $ (39.6) Effective Tax Rate(1) 3.7 % 22.7 % 30.8 % 23.1 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by incorporating the Clariant Masterbatch business in periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020). Financial information referenced here is provided to aid in reconciling back to the most comparable GAAP figures.

Avient’s performance in this environment has been differentiated as a result of our specialty focus, end market transformation and excellence in execution.” Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 2020 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 51.1 $ 20.6 $ 71.7 $ 57.4 $ 4.2 $ 61.6 Income tax (expense) benefit - GAAP (22.2) — (22.2) 17.3 — 17.3 Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (4.1) (4.1) — 1.3 1.3 Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 7.5 7.5 — (32.2) (32.2) Income tax (expense) benefit $ (22.2) $ 3.4 $ (18.8) $ 17.3 $ (30.9) $ (13.6) Effective Tax Rate(1) 43.4 % 26.0 % (30.1) % 22.1 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding 14 Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results GAAP Results Special Items Adjusted Results Income from continuing operations before income taxes $304.6 $ 57.1 $ 361.7 $ 139.0 $ 66.2 $ 205.2 Income tax expense - GAAP (74.0) — (74.0) (5.2) — (5.2) Income tax impact of special items (Attachment 3) — (13.0) (13.0) — (14.1) (14.1) Tax adjustments (Attachment 3) — 5.9 5.9 — (27.3) (27.3) Income tax expense $ (74.0) $ (7.1) $ (81.1) $ (5.2) $ (41.4) $ (46.6) Effective Tax Rate(1) 24.3 % 22.4 % 3.7 % 22.7 % (1) Rates may not recalculate from figures presented herein due to rounding The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by incorporating the Clariant Color business in periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020). Financial information referenced here is provided to aid in reconciling back to the most comparable GAAP figures.

Artisan™ AR7300 PRE-COLORED FORMULATIONS PROCESSING GUIDE Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Artisan™ AR7300 pre-colored thermoplastics are customized ABS formulations to help manufacturers achieve brilliant and high-gloss metallic effect, excellent chemical resistance, and scratch resistance. MOLD DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS Gates • Many different types of gates can be used, such as fan, tunnel, tab, and edge gates. • Moderate gate size according to the part geometry.

Tab gates, pin gates, fan gates, valve gates, etc. all have advantages and disadvantages. 

Heat sinks are often complex and may even require fans for forced convection.

Heat sinks are often complex and may even require fans for forced convection.

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. Unless otherwise stated, Adjusted EBITDA figures included in this presentation exclude the impact of special items as defined in our quarterly earnings releases. All figures are full year estimates.

Larger volumes can alleviate some of the supply chain concerns, so it helps to figure out where you fit in terms of buying power before making the decision to go in-house or outsource.