• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: � 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; � The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; � The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Forward Looking Statements � Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; � The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, including without limitation, Color Matrix Group, Inc.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Product delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Product and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Product delivered by Seller. Buyer will reimburse Seller for all applicable taxes (other than income taxes), excises or charges, including environmental remedial taxes and fees, which Seller must pay in connection with the manufacture and supply of Product, but only those amounts not already included in the price at the commencement of this contract.

Si bien las leyes de cada país varían, estas leyes hacen que sea ilegal participar en cualquier forma de corrupción o soborno y exigen que las empresas lleven libros, registros y cuentas con un nivel de detalle razonable. Las siguientes son algunas señales de alerta para tener en cuenta: • El tercero está ubicado o hace negocios en un país con altos niveles de corrupción. • Un cliente, proveedor o tercero: • se opone a las disposiciones contractuales relacionadas con el cumplimiento de las leyes antisoborno y anticorrupción; • busca un contrato que limita la competencia; • divide una compra en un grupo de compras menores para evitar aprobaciones requeridas por el gobierno o la gerencia de Avient; • es propiedad de, o administrado por, un funcionario del gobierno o una persona estrechamente relacionada con un funcionario; • solicita ajustes en el precio en efectivo o sin registrar en los libros; • no está dispuesto a dar información necesaria para que Avient realice la debida diligencia. • Un proveedor u otro tercero: • solicita que se efectúen pagos a una cuenta bancaria personal o en el extranjero; • carece de experiencia en el producto, el área o la industria, o no tiene personal calificado; • se opone a dar una declaración detallada del trabajo. Puede hacer una consulta o presentar una queja desde este sitio web, o llamando a la línea directa de terceros a cualquiera de los números de teléfono específicos de cada país que figuran en el sitio web.

También es posible que necesitemos compartir sus datos personales con otros terceros, como reclutadores, referencias o derivaciones, agencias que faciliten la comprobación de antecedentes o consultores, por las siguientes razones: • Cuando sea necesario involucrar a un proveedor de servicios externo para facilitar o ampliar los servicios de contratación, la verificación de antecedentes y servicios similares; • Cuando usted lo solicite explícitamente; • Según lo exija una orden judicial o cualquier otro requisito legal o reglamentario, incluso en respuesta a solicitudes de autoridades públicas y gubernamentales de fuera de su país de residencia; • Cuando sea necesario para nuestros intereses legítimos (incluso cuando sea necesario en el caso de cualquier reorganización, fusión, venta, empresa conjunta, cesión, transferencia u otra disposición de todos o una parte de nuestros activos comerciales (por ejemplo, en relación con cualquier procedimiento de quiebra); • Para proteger nuestras operaciones o las de cualquiera de nuestros afiliados; • Para proteger nuestros derechos, privacidad, seguridad o propiedad, o la de nuestros afiliados, usted u otros; y • Para cumplir con o de conformidad con la ley aplicable. Tenga en cuenta que, si su residencia se encuentra en un país distinto de donde se encuentra el puesto de trabajo al que se presenta, el uso de sus datos por parte de la empresa del grupo Avient no estará sujeto a la normativa de protección de datos de su país, por lo que podrá aplicarse un nivel de protección diferente.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Products delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Products delivered by Seller. Buyer’s failure to pay for the Products shall not constitute a force majeure event hereunder. uspokojiť svoje záväzky podľa tejto zmluvy.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Products delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of . Buyer’s failure to pay for the Products shall not constitute a force majeure event hereunder.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Products delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Products delivered by Seller. Buyer’s failure to pay for the Products shall not constitute a force majeure event hereunder. 13.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Products delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Products delivered by Seller. Buyer’s failure to pay for the Products shall not constitute a force majeure event hereunder. 13.

Alleged claims, if any, do not affect Buyer’s obligation to pay for the conforming portion of the Products delivered. Buyer shall be obliged to accept the Products and pay the rate specified in the order confirmation for the quantity of Products delivered by Seller. Buyer’s failure to pay for the Products shall not constitute a force majeure event hereunder. 13.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • 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; including recessionary conditions • The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows • Changes in 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; • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business; • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • 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; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets.2 T RAN S FO R MAT IO NAL OVE RV IE W Avient Protective Materials Dyneema ® RECENT TRANSACTIONS Acquired Divested $1.45 B $0.95 B 4 Distribution UPDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE & LIQUIDITY • Proceeds from completed sale of Distribution used to pay near-term maturing debt to strengthen balance sheet • Fixed/floating debt ratio of ~55/45 • Proven track record of deleveraging following major acquisitions through strong free cash flow generation • 2022 pro forma net debt/adjusted EBITDA expected to be 3.1x $725 $725 $575 $500 $600 $525 $650 $650 $600 Capital Structure Cash $544 Undrawn Revolver $250 Liquidity $3.15B $2.40B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes 2023 Notes After Dyneema Acquisition After Distribution Divestiture $794M (1) (1) $250M reflects estimated undrawn revolver following the divestiture of Distribution 5 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS Performance Solutions Products & $0.8 B COLOR $1.4 B Acquired (2020)Divested (2019) 6 • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • $75 million of realized synergies anticipated in 2022 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.