Color can help differentiate your product from the competition on a retail shelf, dazzle your customers with a variety of unique choices, or even add an element of safety to your design. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F)

Color can help differentiate your product from the competition on a retail shelf, dazzle your customers with a variety of unique choices, or even add an element of safety to your design. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F)

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In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Independent Registered Public Accountant Services and Related Fee Arrangements Report of the Audit Committee The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Director Independence Lead Director Board Leadership Structure Board’s Oversight of Risk Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines Related Person Transactions Communication with Board Board and Committees Board Attendance Board Committees AAudit Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 8 MEMBERS: Compensation Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 5 Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 2 MEMBERS: Environmental, Health and Safety Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 2 Board Refreshment and Diversity 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 5 or fewer 6 to 10 More than 10 Years of Service 3 of 10 Director nominees Diversity NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 2019 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Non-Employee Director Compensation Highlights Non-Employee Director Retainer and Meeting Fees Role Annual Cash Retainers NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 2019 Director Compensation Table Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash Stock Awards Total (1) Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (column (a)) Stock Awards (column (b)) Option Awards Outstanding and Fully-Vested Deferred Shares Number of Deferred Shares(1) Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Shares Number of Shares Owned(1) Right to Acquire Shares Total Beneficial Ownership % of Class(4) Name and Address Number of Common Shares % of Class Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Executive Summary Name Title How Pay is Tied to Company Performance.

The overmolding process also provides ergonomically correct tools to enhance worker safety.

Copyright © . 2024 23 Diverse technology portfolio Commercial excellence, financial rigor & prudence Culture of safety and sustainability FOUNDATIONAL STRENGTHS Unwavering customer focus Global reach with a local touch Innovation Digital for Operational Excellence and Growth Leadership, talent STRATEGIC DRIVERS OUR PURPOSE Innovator of materials solutions to help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world STRATEGIC APPROACH Intersecting high growth markets and secular trends with our technologies to create product platforms of scale Catalyze the core Build new platforms of scale GROWING AT GDP+ GROWING AT 10% PLUS CAGR Copyright © . 2024 24 Redesigning organizations & compensation to drive strategy Compensation • Designed a new compensation plan directly to our strategy execution Colors, and Inks Specialty R&D Research and Development New business development & marketing excellence • New SVP hired • Reorganized under a single global leadership eliminated structure and complexity “play to win” focused organizations for growth vectors up front • New CTO hired Copyright © . 2024 25 Strong and committed team leading the change Leslie Sequeira Chief Information Officer SVP and Chief Financial Officer Joel Rathbun SVP Mergers & Acquisitions SVP and President Color, Additives and Inks SVP and President Specialty Engineered Amy Sanders SVP, General Counsel and Secretary Kyle Rose VP, Corporate Communications John Midea SVP, Global Ops and Process Improvement Kristen Gajewski SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer ALSO HERE TODAY Phil Clark SVP and Chief Technology Officer ALSO HERE TODAY Mike Irwin SVP, New Business Development and Marketing Excellence Color, Additives and Inks SEGMENT STRATEGIC REVIEW Copyright © . 2024 28 Solutions provider of customized color and functionality to enhance and improve polymers Color, Additives and Inks – an overview 34% 37%21% 8% US, Canada Europe, Middle East, Africa Latin America $2.0B • Differentiate and enhanced aesthetic appeal of our customers’ products • Enable sustainability through our solutions • Safeguard and preserve packaged contents • Extend product shelf life KEY E N D MARKETS PACKAGING CONSUMER HEALTHCARE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION Copyright © . 2024 29 Our value we know color color designs completed annually 400,000 color formulations manufacturing footprint in industry 550 commercial resources globally serving locally we are global we innovate 18,000 sustainable solutions broadest portfolio in industry 14,500 additives solutions and growing Copyright © . 2024 30 Portfolio of CAI solutions Solid Colorants Liquid Recycling solutions Barrier enhancements Surface modifiers Plastisol Water-based Bio-based Silicone dispersion Vinyl formulations Specialty coatings Advanced dispersionsScreen printing inks Copyright © . 2024 31 CAI sales growth faster response to customer needs tailored to local needs...globally enhance service with digital tools Copyright © . 2024 32 Personalized, self-administered 32 CAI PORTFOLIO Copyright © . 2024 33 • Regulatory compliance • Reliable material quality and uninterrupted supply • Supply chain risk mitigation • Global reach $6B ADDRESSABLE MARKET AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION • ISO 13485 accredited sites • Globally approved raw material portfolio • Strict change management • Global supply Auto injectors Syringes Inhalers OTHER APPLICATONS • In-vitro diagnostics • Remote monitoring • Pharma packaging • Catheters • Medical equipment Copyright © . 2024 34 • Reducing material and energy usage • Achieving sustainability goals and objectives • Improved product performance, structural integrity $5B ADDRESSABLE MARKET AVIENT VALUE PROPOSITION • Best-in-class additives for a wide range of polymer processing temperatures • Design services to simulate foaming and mold designs TransportationWood plastic composite decking Bottles and food packaging Building and Copyright © . 2024 35 • Regulatory restrictions with the removal of PFAS in multiple end markets • Major retailers requiring PFAS content declaration from suppliers • Enhanced plastic properties, aesthetics and processability • Specialized functionalities making plastics a safe option in demanding applications $8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET OTHER APPLICATONS • Electrical connectors • Labware • Food contact appliances Flexible film Artificial turf Food storage, oil containers 36Copyright © .

Safety First Additional detail, systems, and performance metrics are provided in the Occupational Health & Safety section of this report. Metrics include employee engagement, employee safety engagement, waste to landfill intensity, and energy intensity.

Occupational Safety & Health These safety engagement activities can range from submitting a safety suggestion, identifying a hazard, to leading a safety meeting or helping a customer with a safety issue. These programs incorporate improvements to safety leadership, behavioral safety, various safety suggestion mechanisms, internal and external audit systems, and measurable performance indicators.