Goff’s deep understanding of the energy industry and specialty chemical businesses provides valuable insight into PolyOne’s strategic planning. We maintained this plan design to continue to provide a balance between the relative values of the three compensation vehicles while efficiently using the shares available under the Amended Long-Term Incentive Plan. Newlin’s voluntary termination. (8) Continuation of financial planning benefits are provided under the terms of the Continuity Agreements, or in the case of Mr.

Goff’s deep understanding of the energy industry and specialty chemical businesses provides valuable insight into Avient’s strategic planning. Corporate Annual Plan Weightings Consolidated Company Adjusted Operating Income 70% Sustainability Metrics 10% Consolidated Company Working Capital 20% Business Segment Annual Plan Weightings Adjusted Operating Income (Business Segment Results) 59.5%Consolidated Company Adjusted Operating Income 10.5% Sustainability Metrics 10% Working Capital (Business Segment Results) 20% The 2024 Corporate and Business Segment Annual Plan weightings did not change from 2023. We do have management continuity agreements EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROXY STATEMENT 2025 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 66 (“Continuity Agreements”) with each of our continuing Named Executive Officers that provide for specified benefits upon a termination of employment following a change of control, and each of our continuing Named Executive Officers participates in our Executive Severance Plan.

Goffʼs deep understanding of the energy industry and specialty chemical businesses provides valuable insight into Avientʼs strategic planning. To the extent a payment or benefit that is paid or provided under a Continuity Agreement would also be paid or provided under the terms of another plan, program, agreement, arrangement or legal requirement, the executive would be entitled to payment under the Continuity Agreement or such other applicable plan, program, agreement, arrangement or legal requirement, whichever provides for greater benefits, but would not be entitled to benefits under both the Continuity Agreement and such other plan, program, agreement, arrangement or legal requirement. 7) Continuation of financial planning benefits is provided under the terms of the Continuity Agreements

Goff’s deep understanding of the energy industry and specialty chemical businesses provides valuable insight into PolyOne’s strategic planning. Annual Plan payments, if earned, are contingent upon the Named Executive Officer remaining in continuous employment through the payment date. In the case of involuntary termination following a change of control, all awards reflect their full value. (6) Continuation of health and welfare benefits upon an involuntary termination without cause are provided under the Executive Severance Plan or the Continuity Agreement in the event of an involuntary termination following a change of control. (7) Continuation of financial planning benefits is provided under the terms of the Continuity Agreements. (8) For Mr.

I want to highlight our Specialty Engineered Materials segment which is overcoming continued weakness in We have invested heavily in composites over the last few years and are now delivering with multiple new business wins." They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.

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Repurchased 3.0 million shares and increased annual dividend for sixth consecutive year, while continuing to invest in innovation and commercial resources Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Continual improvement and preventative risk reductions are key focus areas and, in 2023, one of our annual incentive plan metrics measured the engagement of our employees in safety activities. These actions will enable us to continue to invest in our core capabilities and continue to support growth in key markets and product offerings. For additional information about the acquisitions of businesses see Note 2, Business Combinations.

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