As of the date of this proxy statement, all Directors are either meeting, or are on track to meet, the Guidelines. Afteff r a thorough evaluation of other possible vehicles, the Compensation Committee elected to retain the same three compensation vehicles and weightings that we used in 2015 for the 2016 long-term incentive awards, which are listed below. Of these three vehicles, the cash-settled perforff mance units and the stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) have performance conditions, as described in detail below.

Together, we will continue to build a strong, ethical foundation that will guide Avient’s growth now and into the future. Q & A Q: Someone just asked me to hold the door open for them to help them enter one of our buildings. Our personal integrity is the foundation for Avient’s reputation, and integrity builds credibility.

Our end markets include consumer, packaging, defense, healthcare, industrial, transportation, building and construction, telecommunications and energy. In the outdoor high performance industry, plastic applications are used for components and colorants for all terrain vehicles and reinforced polymers are used for various outdoor equipment and gear. Note 7 — LEASING ARRANGEMENTS We lease certain manufacturing facilities, warehouse space, machinery and equipment, vehicles and information technology equipment under operating leases.

Conversely, we continue to see destocking in healthcare and telecommunications as customers reduce inventory levels, and we expect weak demand in transportation and building & construction due to higher interest rates," said Jamie Beggs, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avient Corporation. I'm excited to be leading this next chapter for Avient and building upon the great foundation established during the company's transformative years."

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USES & APPLICATIONS FOAM CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 8 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 130 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 19mm 25mm 13mm 19mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 5848 Quad-Ply 5848 Quad-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.83 4.05 0.93 4.54 1.04 5.08 0.96 4.69 1.13 5.52 1.31 6.40 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 104 0.72 112 0.77 102 0.70 168 1.16 171 1.18 172 1.19 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 834,000 5,750 605,000 4,171 375,000 2,586 889,000 6,129 672,000 4,633 481,000 3,316 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 33,000 95,000 64,000 183,000 100,000 286,000 42,000 120,000 71,000 203,000 126,000 361,000 TRUCK & RV • Ceilings • Cabinetry • Load floors • Sidewalls • Aerodynamic components BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • Modular panels for temporary structures • Garage & industrial doors • Walls & flooring RAIL • Doors • Flooring • Interior panels MARINE • Stringers • Bulkheads • Ceilings & decking • Doors & cabinetry HONEYCOMB CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.49 2.39 0.63 3.08 0.63 3.08 0.8 3.91 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 33 0.23 82 0.57 46 0.32 97 0.67 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 418,000 2,882 693,000 4,778 265,000 1,827 368,000 2,537 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 15,000 43,000 27,000 77,000 41,000 117,000 75,000 215,000 SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION Meets performance required for marine applications Predictive deflection in various load cases.

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