Another measure of our success is working capital, which for 2013 was 10.7 percent of sales. Our working capital performance was recognized in 2013 in the CFO/REL Working Capital Scorecard as “Best in Industry” for the third year in a row. The increase in working capital primarily relates to the acquisitions of Spartech and Glasforms, which unfavorably impacted working capital as a percentage of sales by 0.6%, while organic working capital as a percentage of sales improved by 0.2%.

We’re always working to get better, always finding ways to do more. Horn worked in various roles of increasing responsibility at Fiberchem from 1981 to 1991. Lower sales during 2015 resulted in a working capital reduction of $55.7 million as compared to a slight build in working capital supporting higher sales in 2016.

General purpose screws work well. 8 Gravi-Tech WALL THICKNESS Uniform wall thickness will achieve a uniform cooling, fill, and shrink rate. Ejection needs to work around the cooling lines. Figure 41 shows how the stripper plate works.

We continue to emphasize our culture’s development as a crucial component to our success, while we work to become one of the top workplaces in the world. In addition to packaging, we also work closely with customers to provide solutions for transportation, building and construction, healthcare and consumer markets. Reduced sales in 2015 compared to 2014 resulted in a reduction in working capital of $55.7 million in 2015 compared to a slight build in working capital of $4.4 million in 2016.

General purpose screws work well. 8 Gravi-Tech WALL THICKNESS Uniform wall thickness will achieve a uniform cooling, fill, and shrink rate. Ejection needs to work around the cooling lines. Figure 41 shows how the stripper plate works.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

We have a track record of generating strong free cash flow, and with the exception of seasonal working capital investment, this was once again the case in the first quarter," said

Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions; and amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; • The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings; • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • Our ability to achieve new business gains; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; • Our ability to continue to pay regular cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS PolyOne Corporation 17 C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 18 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 27% Industrial 14% Textiles 12% Building & Construction 10% Wire & Cable 10% Transportation 8% Consumer 7% Healthcare 6% Electrical & Electronics 3% Appliance 3% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 2005 2009 2013 2017 PolyOne Corporation 19 Europe 32% United States 46% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 4% Brazil 2% (in millions) S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 20 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer 20% Transportation 19% Electrical & Electronics 15% Wire & Cable 13% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Appliance 4% Building & Construction 3% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 21 $21 $57 $78 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 12.5% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2005 2009 2013 2017 Europe 28% United States 48% Asia 22% Canada 2% (in millions) P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 22 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & Construction 30% Industrial 18% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 15%Appliance 7% Packaging 5% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Mexico 5% United States 77% Latin America 2% Canada 16% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $33 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2005 2009 2013 2017 PolyOne Corporation 23 (in millions) D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 24 Transportation 23% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 7% Electrical & Electronics 6% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 3% Wire & Cable 2% $20 $25 $63 $73 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 2005 2009 2013 2017 Operating Income & Margin (in millions) 2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 25 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion Smart Home Devices ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.

These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities where we work. EPS (1) $0.14 $2.67 $3.04 2006 2018 2022PF TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AND RECOGNITION Industry Sustainability Standards 90th percentile 84th ESG Ratings Performance 3 1 4 14 PEOPLE C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G Community Service 7x Safer than Industry Average World-Class Safety Leadership Development Over $17 million raised since 2010 Diversity & Inclusion 15 2022 RE SU LT S Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE (PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY) 17 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 42 Inflation (20) SEM: Price / Mix 14 Inflation (10) Net Price Benefit 26 Wage and Energy Inflation (13) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 4 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 21 FX (10) Q4 2022 $107 Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2021 $ 132 Demand (50) Russia Import Sales (3) • Demand contraction especially prevalent in EMEA and Asia • Pricing continues to cover inflation of raw materials, wages and energy PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF STRONG AND IMPROVING FREE CASH FLOW GENERATION 18 • Periods of economic weakness have driven higher levels of cash generation due to working capital management • Anticipate continued strong free cash flow generation and conversion despite global uncertainty 78% 78% 80% 80% 81% 78% 84% 83% 80% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 F re e C as h F lo w C o n ve rs io n F re e C as h F lo w FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion % Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. 2020 is pro forma for Clariant Color and 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials. $600 $592 2021 2022 $3.02 $3.04 2021 2022 FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA) 19 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,712 $3,653 2021 2022 -2% Adjusted EPS -1% + 1% (in millions) (in millions) (+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX) FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 20 CAI $2,402 $2,355 Sales ($ in millions) $409 $402 EBITDA SEM Pro Forma $1,308 $1,300 Sales $278 $272 EBITDA (+4% excluding FX) - 2% -1% (+5% excluding FX) - 2% (+4% excluding FX) - 2% (+2% excluding FX) PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE 21 Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$ Foreign Currency (0.23) Russia Import Sales (0.07) Outdoor High Performance (0.13) Color, Additives and Inks 0.18 Specialty Engineered Materials 0.24 Corporate Costs / Other 0.03 Pro Forma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.04$ FULL YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE (PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY) 22 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 247 Inflation (176) SEM: Price / Mix 121 Inflation (77) Net Price Benefit 115 Wage and Energy Inflation (47) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 23 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 43 FX (34) Full Year 2022 $592 Adjusted EBITDA Full Year 2021 $ 600 Demand (99) Russia Import Sales (9) • Demand primarily impacted by China lockdowns, 4th quarter industrywide destocking and declining consumer sentiment • Pricing outpaced inflation of raw materials, wages and energy 2023 G U IDA N CE $125 $530 Q1 FY $0.55 $2.40 Q1 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 24 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,450 Q1 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET 25 • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x K E Y G R O W T H D R I V E R S A N D T R A N S F O R M E D P O R T F O L I O GROWTH DRIVERS: PROVEN SUCCESS 27 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM) COMPOSITES $51 $84 $212 $668 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 10% Organic CAGR 10% HEALTHCARE $108 $113 $231 $293 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 8-10% Organic CAGR 11% ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS $265 $358 $726 $830 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 5% Organic CAGR 12% $340 $455 $790 2016 2018 2020 2022 $1,175 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Long Term Growth Rate 8-12% Organic CAGR 11% (1) (1)(1) (Sales in $ millions) #1 Color Formulator Dyneema® - World’s Strongest Fiber™ #1 in Composites applications for outdoor high performance #1 in Performance Inks Customized solutions 140+ PhDs on staff Rapid development of innovative products Extensive patent (2,500+) portfolio 33% Vitality Index Better-positioned toward stable, high-growth end markets Consumer, packaging, healthcare and defense comprise nearly 60% of sales Agnostic to raw materials, helping all customers achieve their goals Broad portfolio of diversified sustainable solutions 90%+ of our innovation pipeline invested in sustainable solutions Long-term growth rate well above GDP with expectations of 8-12% LEVERAGING OUR TRANSFORMED PORTFOLIO 28 Healthcare 8% Packaging 24% Consumer 20% Building & Construction 10% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Energy 4% Telecom. 4% 2022 PF $3.65B sales Defense 6% Leading Positions Sustainable SolutionsDiversified IndustriesSpecialty Formulator (1) 2022 Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (2) 2020 Pro forma for the acquisition of Clariant Color (1)(2) (1) $340M $455M $790M 2016 2018 2020PF 2022PF $1,175M P EE R C O M PAR IS O N S AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 30 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C H U N H X L C E E C L A S H S C L E M N FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.