Future-Proof’ Pharma Packaging: Avient Launches New Regulatory-Compliant MEVOPUR™ Amber Masterbatches Avient Launches New Renol™ and Remafin™ Masterbatches Developed to Create Natural-Looking TPE Wine Corks CLEVELAND – June 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the launch of a new special-effect masterbatch package that enables production of natural-looki

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Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Operating Income $3,783 $4,300 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Previous Guidance Current Guidance $3,783 $4,650 $308 $410 $308 $430 $1.93 $2.80 $1.93 $3.00 (1) (1)(1) (1)(1) (1) $442 $457 $580 $1.74 $1.93 $3.00 FULL YEAR 2019 – 2021 ORGANIC GROWTH 16 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,981 $3,783 $4,650 + 17% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (1)(1) + 31% + 72% ($ in millions) 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 580$ Free Cash Flow 280$ Total Debt 1,860 Less: Cash (755) Net Debt 1,105$ 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.9x 17 BALANCE SHEET • Acquisition of Magna Colours completed on July 1 – expands sustainable solutions portfolio through water-based inks technology • Deleveraging to 1.9x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 • Driven by record adjusted EBITDA performance and strong free cash flow generation from asset light business • Future cash deployment: M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / continued leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 1.9x Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW • Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 14% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers continues to accelerate • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Enabling a circular economy – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and improve recyclability of plastics o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** Bio-polymers Reduced Energy Use Human Health & Safety Sustainable Infrastructure VOC Reduction Recycle Solutions Eco-Conscious Lightweighting Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2020 $405M $455M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business $340M $550M $790M 19 Key Updates • Includes Clariant Masterbatch performance • Increases disclosures and ESG data • Provides performance updates on 2030 Sustainability Goals • Commits to operational carbon neutrality in 2050 and 100% renewable energy by 2050 (RE 100) • Announces Avient’s participation in U.N. We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of which are unique to Avient: o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Masterbatch revenue synergies, that will drive long-term revenue growth in excess of GDP o Clariant Masterbatch cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.

Executive Vice President and CFO, will provide insights and commentary on the company's growth expectations for the first quarter, strong financial position, as well as the status of the previously announced Clariant Masterbatch acquisition.  the time required to consummate the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements; any material adverse changes in Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.

Sourcing the additive as a masterbatch, often bundled with colorant, makes it easier to add to your production process. With that in mind, here are a few caveats to remember during your search for laser marking masterbatches: When possible, select an additive or masterbatch that’s been developed for your specific industry – this can help you save time and improve quality

Avient offers color concentrates (a.k.a. masterbatches) for spin-dyeing virgin and recycled fiber-grade polymers. Discover our color masterbatch portfolio for spun-dyed polyester and polyamide Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP: Remafin™ Fiber Colorants

Avient offers color concentrates (a.k.a. masterbatches) for spin-dyeing virgin and recycled fiber-grade polymers. Discover our color masterbatch portfolio for spun-dyed polyester and polyamide Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP: Remafin™ Fiber Colorants

Avient offers color concentrates (a.k.a. masterbatches) for spin-dyeing virgin and recycled fiber-grade polymers. Discover our color masterbatch portfolio for spun-dyed polyester and polyamide Masterbatches for Spun-Dyed PP: Remafin™ Fiber Colorants

OnColor™ SC Super Concentrate Technologies Optimize Color Usage and Expand Sustainability PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OnColor™ SC Super Concentrate color technologies feature substantially greater active pigment loadings than traditionally designed color masterbatches. These technologies enable lower colorant use rates while achieving the same quality as higher let down ratios and traditional masterbatches. Increase Sustainability Using More Recycled Content OnColor SC Super Concentrates give you the flexibility to incorporate higher levels of post- consumer regrind (PCR) than with traditional color masterbatches to help meet sustainability initiatives and recycled content requirements without adversely affecting the performance or aesthetic of your designs.

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