Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q3 2024 Earnings Presentation_10.29_12PM AVIENT CORPORATION T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 4 R E S U L T S A N D 2 0 2 4 F I N A N C I A L G U I D A N C E (NYSE: AVNT) O C T O B E R 3 1 , 2 0 2 4 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For the same reasons, Avient is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. 2 3 Q3 2024 HIGHLIGHTS • 8.5% organic sales growth driven by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets in both CAI and SEM segments • Growth stemmed from gaining share, winning new product specifications and restocking in certain end markets • Both segments expanded YoY EBITDA margins by 40 bps each • Adjusted EPS of $0.65, an increase of 14% vs the prior year • Successfully refinanced $650M outstanding senior notes due 2025; extending maturity to 2031 • Increased dividend 5% to $1.08 on an annualized basis; 14th consecutive increase Adj. FX +8.5% FX -0.4% Total Avient +8.1% Note: Regional Sales Percentages exclude impact of foreign exchange COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS SEGMENT $487 $522 $89 $97 (in millions) (in millions) 7 + 7% (+8% excluding FX) + 9% (+11% excluding FX) 18.3% +40 bps *18.7% * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % • Sales growth driven by winning new product specifications in consumer & packaging, strong underlying demand in healthcare and improving demand in building & construction • Favorable mix and raw material deflation contributed to EBITDA margin expansion SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS SEGMENT $268 $295 $51 $57 (in millions) (in millions) 8 • Sales growth driven by restocking in healthcare & consumer end markets and strong underlying demand for composite applications used in building & construction, energy and defense end markets • Favorable mix contributed to EBITDA margin expansion + 10% (+10% excluding FX) + 12% (+13% excluding FX) 19.0% +40 bps *19.4% * * Adjusted EBITDA Margin % 2024 G U IDA N CE FY 2024 GUIDANCE Previous (Aug 6) Current Adjusted EPS $2.55 to $2.70 $2.63 to $2.67 Adjusted EBITDA $515 to $540 million $525 to $530 million Interest Expense $105 million $104 million Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% 23% to 25% Capital Expenditures & Investment in S/4 Hana ~$140 million ~$140 million 10 11 • Investor Day to be held December 4, 2024 at the NYSE, beginning at 10AM • The focus will be to do a deep dive on the Company’s strategy • Registration and microsite will be available in early November 2024 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY AP P EN D IX 18 Performance Additives 15% Pigments TiO2 Dyestuffs Polyethylene 10%Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 38% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 41% 36% 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 19% 23%Industrial Building and 7% END MARKET REVENUE $2,007M $358M $1,138M $224M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $502M$3,143M (1) 7% 20 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 B ILL ION 34% 37% 21% END MARKET REGION 21 34% 21% 15% Building & 1% Energy COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION 52% 35% 22 6%Industrial 12% 10% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 26% Building & 6% 2% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 25% Building & (36% of sales)Transportation 22% Building & 12% 6% US & Canada (41% of sales) 59% 22% Building & LATAM (5% of sales) 23 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

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PolyOne Corporation Page 2 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 8 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period (Est. in 2012) PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity* Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 *Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Unique and Innovative Solutions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.8 million shares in Q2 2014 Repurchased 8.2 million shares since early 2013  11.8 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne? Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y 2014 Q2 Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 68.1 Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 37.2 Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 24.1 Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 129.4 Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 33.6 Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 34.5 Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - - Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (91.7) Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 105.8 Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 91.7 Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 197.5 Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 66% * Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment.