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Revised guidance reflects 11% to 13% growth in adjusted EPS over the prior year each delivered organic double-digit topline increases of 27% and 11%, respectively, driven by growth in the packaging and consumer markets.

Acquired two specialty businesses, repurchased 3.4 million shares and increased quarterly dividend 11% Increased our dividend by 11% and for the seventh consecutive year in a row

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 QUALITY POLICY……………………………………………………………….. 4 2.0 AVIENT BUSINESS & QMS ALIGNMENT………………………………………. 5 3.0 CUSTOMER FOCUS PROCESS………………………………………………… 6 4.0 SCOPE OF STANDARD QUALITY RESPONSE…………………………….. 7 - 8 5.0 COMPANY INFORMATION…………………………………………………… 9 6.0 IT SECURITY………………………………………………………………….. 10 7.0 ENIVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY………………………. 10 8.0 TECHNOLOGY…………………………………………………………………. 11 9.0 REGULATORY & STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS…………………………….. 11 10.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM……………………………………………… 12 10.1 GENERAL…………………………………………………………………… 13 10.2 FACILITY & MAINTENANCE…………………………………………… 14 10.3 CONTROL OF MONITORING & MEASURING DEVICES……………… 14 10.4 MANUFACTORING, PRODUCTION & PROCESS CONTROLS…………….. 15 10.5 NONCONFORMING MATERIALS……………………………………… 15 10.6 MATERIALS, STORAGE, HANDLING & TRACABILITY……………. 16 10.7 PACKAGING, SHIPPING & DISTRIBUTION…………………………… 16 10.8 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING………………………………………….. 17 11.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT…………………………………………… ........ 17 11.1 FIGURE B. Avient’s No Surprises Pledge https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/product/no- surprises-pledge https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/it-systems-use-policy https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/it-systems-use-policy https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/planet/responsible-care https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/planet/responsible-care https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/product/no-surprises-pledge https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/product/no-surprises-pledge Approved Corporate : Template/Form Document #: DOC-01879 Revision: 8 Document Owners: Brian Hoar Effective Date: May 13, 2022 Title: QF-02 Quality Standard Response Page 11 of 19 Only the electronic version of this document in ETQ is the controlled version of the document.

It’s why we win. 11 474 644 924 107 147 208 467 616 872 2014 2018 2020PF R&D / Technical Marketing Sales Commercial Resources + 36% + 37% + 32% + 43% + 41% + 42% Headcount figures are Pro forma for the sale of Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS) and Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segments and the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. 2020PF data as of August 31, 2020. I N V E ST M E N T I N C O M M ERC I A L R E S O U RC E S D R I V E S I N N O V AT I V E P R O D U C T P O R T F O L I O A N D S A L E S G R O W T H 2.6x TARGET NET LEVERAGE BY 2021 ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$350MM PAID OVER LAST 10 YEARS R E TU R N I N G VA LU E TO S H A R E H O L D E R S 12 Free Cash Flow Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging Strong track record of cash generation put to work in M&A and return to shareholders while modestly levered 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 3.1x 2.6x 2020PF* 2021E Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage $ B n $ p e r sh a re *2020 estimate and Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business Cash Generation 19 160 240 2011 2019 2020E ~$240MM Another unique value creation lever at Avient is synergy capture with our recent acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch.

It’s why we win. 11 474 644 925 107 147 212 467 616 858 2014 2018 2020PF R&D / Technical Marketing Sales Commercial Resources + 36% + 37% + 32% + 44% + 44% + 39% Headcount figures are Pro forma for the sale of Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS) and Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segments and the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. 2020PF data as of October 31, 2020. I N V E S T M E N T I N C O M M E RC I A L R E S O U RC E S D R I V E S I N N O V AT I V E P R O D U C T P O R T F O L I O A N D S A L E S G R O W T H 19 160 270 2011 2019 2020E 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21E 2.5x TARGET NET LEVERAGE BY 2021 ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$350MM PAID OVER LAST 10 YEARS R E T U R N I N G VA LU E TO S H A R E H O L D E R S 12 Free Cash Flow Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging Strong track record of cash generation put to work in M&A and return to shareholders while modestly levered 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2.9x 2.5x 2020PF* 2021E Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage $ B n $ p e r s h a re *2020 estimate and Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business Cash Generation ~$270MM Another unique value creation lever at Avient is synergy capture with our recent acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch.

Clause 11 Redress a. The reference to “Clause 12(c)(i)” at Clause 10(b)(i) of Module one, is replaced with “Clause 11(c)(i)”; j. Clause 11 Redress a.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?