MULTIPURPOSE COLORANTS Polyethylene 1% Polypropylene 1% GP Polystyrene 1% HI Polystyrene 1–2% Acrylics (Opaque) 1% PBT Polyester 1% PET Polyester 1% Polyurethane 1–2% Polyamide (Nylon) 1% Acetal 1% SAN 1% ABS 1–3% PVC 1–3% Polycarbonate 1% Thermoplastic 1–3% Alloys & Blends 1–3% EVA 1% Filled Polymers 1–3% RECOMMENDED ADDITION RATES CONCENTRATE SELECTION Omnicolor colorants are generally selected because of their versatility where a wide range of polymers are processed and their availability for sale in small quantities. Improvements can often be achieved by making the following adjustments: 1. Therefore, Omnicolor should not be used in: 1.

Number of Deferred Shares(1)   R.E. Sanders — 2,354 (1) 188,287 (1) 376,574 (1) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4/29/2024 — — — — — 20,000 (5) — 866,000 — 4,068(1) 325,408 (1) 650,816 (1) — — — — — — 26,875 (2) 215,000 (2) 430,000 (2) — — — — — 2/22/2024 — — — 6,867 (3) 20,600 (3) — 39.27 254,580 2/22/2024 — — — — — 6,400 (6) — 251,328 M.A. Patterson was our First PEO from January 1 - December 1.

Standard ISO 900 1:2O15 Scope of supply c II +t U t-r- '.F t- () (n rU '- c) l cu q) t_ l m Design, development, marketing & sales and related application support of UHMWPE, Ultra-High-Motecutar-Weight PolyEthytene fibers and UniDirecfionat sheets. Originat Cycte Start Date: Expiry Date of Previous Cycle: Certification/Recertification Audit Date: Certification/Recertification Cycte Start Date: Subject to the continued satisfactory operation of the organization's Management System, this certificate expires on: Certificate No: N1027324 I Version: 1 02 December 2003 14 Septembe r 2O24 16 February 2024 06 March 2024 18 March 2027 Revision date: 06 March 2024 Ow^ An\qgKerbusch - Director Certification Benelux Managing Office: Bureau Veritas lnspection and Certification The Netherlands B.V. - Ptotterweg 38, 3821 BB nmersfoort lssuing Office: Bureau Veritas lnspection and Certification The Nethertands B.V. - Plotterweg 38, 3821 BB Amersfoort Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the appticabitity of the management system requirements may be obtained by consutting the organization. Standard ISO 900 1:2015 Scope of suppty Version: 1 Revision date: 06 March 2024 Kerbusch - Director Certification Benelux Managing office: Bureau veritas lnspecLion and certification The Nethertan

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Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Mannheim Nummer der Firma: Seite 1 von 2 HRB 731450 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 a) PolyOne S.à r.l., Germany Branch Gaggenau Geschäftsanschrift: Adolf-Dambach-Straße 2, 76571 Gaggenau Zweigniederlassung der "PolyOne S.à r.l." mit Sitz in Pommerloch / Luxemburg (Registre de commerce et des sociétés B226205) c) Den Vertrieb und den Großhandel von Fertigerzeugnissen, die unter anderem aus ein- und mehrschichtigen thermoplastischen Platten, Polymermischungen und Farbkonzentraten sowie klaren thermogeformten Kunststoffbehältern bestehen, wobei die Tätigkeiten für die das Gesetz besondere Qualifikationen oder Erlaubnisse vorschreibt, die von der Zweigniederlassung nicht erfüllt oder gehalten werden, ausdrücklich ausgeschlossen sind. 12.000,00 EUR Jeder Geschäftsführer vertritt einzeln. Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung nach luxemburgischem Recht (société à responsibilité limitée) Gesellschaftsvertrag vom 04.07.2018. 10.09.2018 Kretzler 2 b) Fielding, Gary J., Chesire / Vereinigtes Königreich, *20.09.1963 Potoczny, Zaneta Gabriela, Mersch / Luxemburg, *17.10.1974 Ausgeschieden als Machin, Geneviéve Elizabeth, Luxemburg / Luxemburg, *31.03.1972 17.03.2020 Knauf Abruf vom 27.12.2021 17:13 Handelsregister B des Amtsgerichts Mannheim Nummer der Firma: Seite 2 von 2 HRB 731450 Nummer der Eintragung a) Firma b) Sitz, Niederlassung, inländische Geschäftsanschrift, empfangsberechtigte Person, Zweigniederlassungen c) Gegenstand des Unternehmens Grund- oder Stammkapital a) Allgemeine Vertretungsregelung b) Vorstand, Leitungsorgan, geschäftsführende Direktoren, persönlich haftende Gesellschafter, Geschäftsführer, Vertretungsberechtigte und besondere Vertretungsbefugnis Prokura a) Rechtsform, Beginn, Satzung oder Gesellschaftsvertrag b) Sonstige Rechtsverhältnisse a) Tag der Eintragung b) Bemerkungen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 a) Firma geändert; nun: Avient S.à r.l., Germany Branch Daten der Hauptniederlassung geändert; nun: Zweigniederlassung der "Avient S.à r.l." mit Sitz in Pommerloch / Luxemburg (Registre de commerce et des sociétés B226205) Ausgeschieden als Fielding, Gary J., Chesire / Vereinigtes Königreich, *20.09.1963 Merklein, Norbert, Kronberg im Taunus, *03.05.1964 Der geänderte Gesellschaftsvertrag der Hauptniederlassung wurde zum Handelsregister eingereicht. 23.12.2021 Georg Abruf vom 27.12.2021 17:13

Form 4 Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) (s. 27 or 177) Formulaire 4 Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actions (LCSA) (art. 27 ou 177) Articles of Amendment Clauses modificatrices Corporate name Dénomination sociale 1 Clariant Plastics & Coatings Canada Inc. Misrepresentation constitutes an offence and, on summary conviction, a person is liable to a fine not exceeding $5000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both (subsection 250 (1) of the CBCA). James 1-440-930-1361 Robert K.

titel 20 21 -0 4- 12 1 4: 06 :2 8 Business Register extract Netherlands Chamber of Commerce CCI number 34246357 Page 1 (of 2) Legal entity RSIN 815617781 Legal form Besloten Vennootschap (comparable with Private Limited Liability Company) Statutory name Avient Colorants Netherlands B.V. Employees 4 Sole shareholder Name Clariant Plastics & Coatings AG Visiting address Rothaustrasse 61, CH-4132 Muttenz 1, Switzerland Registered in Handelsregister Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland This extract has been certified with a digital signature and is an official proof of registration in the Business Register. The Chamber of Commerce recommends that this document be viewed in digital form so that its integrity is safeguarded and the signature remains verifiable. 20 21 -0 4- 12 1 4: 06 :2 8 under number CHE-112.279.714 Sole shareholder since 20-10-2015 (registration date: 03-11-2015) Board members Name Borst, Rainer Erich Date of birth 10-10-1961 Date of entry into office 01-07-2020 (registration date: 06-07-2020) Title Director Name Kamalak, Ihsan Date of birth 21-08-1985 Date of entry into office 01-07-2020 (registration date: 06-07-2020) Title Director Name Merklein, Norbert Date of birth 03-05-1964 Date of entry into office 05-03-2021 (registration date: 30-03-2021) Extract was made on 12-04-2021 at 14.06 hours.

S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 10 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 11 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 12 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Building & Construction 18% 8% 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial Electrical & Electronic 7% Transportation 18% Building & Construction Wire & Cable Industrial Electrical & Electronic Appliance 3% Textiles Transportation 13% C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 16 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% 22% Europe Asia & Middle East 31% 1% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% 3% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 $36 $96 11% Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 21 46% 66% 0% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors. Sources Cash from Balance Sheet $465 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 New Equity 450 Total Sources $1,565 Uses Clariant Masterbatch $1,500 Clariant India Masterbatch 60 Less: Lease Adjustment (113) Net Purchase Price $1,447 Net Cash Acquired 57 Fees, Expenses & OID 61 Total Uses $1,565 ($ Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents $370 $450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver - Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624 Other Debt 25 Total Senior Secured Debt $649 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 Total Senior Debt $1,899 Net Debt $1,529 New Equity $450 Pro Forma Capitalization (1) PF 12/31/2019 $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Summary Terms on New Debt  $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price  Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo  Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity  The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions  PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies  Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy  New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure  Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy  Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy  Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained  Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 26 PolyOne Corporation 27 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  Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions  World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications:  Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation 28 PolyOne Corporation 29

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Our free cash flow supports shareholder value creation through investing in R&D for organic growth, completing bolt-on acquisitions, and returning cash to shareholders via our dividend program and opportunistic share repurchases. 18 1. Such is the case with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition, where strong free cash flow will allow us to de-lever quickly. 19 AVIENT IS MODESTLY LEVERED 1. SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS 37% 22% 14% Building & Electrical & C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION $9 $310 2.0% 15.5% 2020 figures Pro forma estimates for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business 32% 39% Latin America END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN 24 59% 18% Wire & Cable(1) 25% Electrical & 14% Building & S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2020E REVENUE | $685 MILLION 0.9% 16.8% END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN 25 (1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling 30% 24%Packaging Electrical & Building & 1% 79% Latin America END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN DI S TR IBU T I ON 2020E REVENUE | $1 .05 B ILL ION $20 $65 2.9% 6.2% K E Y S U P P L I ER S 26 AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA 26% 13% 16% Building & 5% Electrical & 35% 14%Healthcare 17% Building & Electrical & 32% 26% 12% Building & Electrical & 2020 figures Pro forma estimates for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET (58% of sales) (25% of sales) (17% of sales) 27