Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports; • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy; 6 PROXY STATEMENT 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders • 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 resources conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility. As the world continues to shift from operating in a linear economy to a circular economy and to a lower carbon footprint, Avient is proud to be a part of the solution. By 2030, Avient will reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% with 2019 as a baseline and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050.

By 2030, Avient will reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% with 2019 as a baseline and achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050. 2030 Sustainability Goals Planet-Climate Change, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Pages 59-60

For example, if an organization is focused on gaining carbon footprint credits, then it might consider designing products with sustainable raw materials.

For example, if an organization is focused on gaining carbon footprint credits, then it might consider designing products with sustainable raw materials.

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. & Canada 50% 26% 16% Latin America 2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY 29 GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 21%Industrial Building & Electrical & END MARKET REVENUE All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. (1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,043M $331M $709M $124M $1,110M $70M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $457M$3,783M 35% 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 31% 40% 22% Latin America END MARKET REGION 30 2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business 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 24% Wire & Cable(1) 24% Electrical & 13% 11% Building & 2020 REVENUE | $709 MILLION END MARKET 58% 19% REGION 31 (1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling DI S TR IBU T I ON 2020 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION 29% 25% 20% 14% Electrical & Building & 1% 82% Latin America END MARKET REGION K E Y S U P P L I ER S 32 AMERICAS EMEA ASIA 26% 19% 13% 16% Building & Electrical & 34% 16%Healthcare 17% Building & Electrical & 32% 27% 12% Building & Electrical & 9% 2020 figures Pro forma 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) (26% of sales) (16% of sales) 33

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 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 $320 2005 2020PF 2.0% 15.9% 2020 figures Pro forma estimates for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business 32% 39% Latin America END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN $5 $120 2005 2020E 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 | $700 MILLION 0.9% 17.1% 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 DISTRIBUTION 2020E REVENUE | $ 1 .1 BILLION $20 $70 2005 2020E 2.9% 6.3% KEY SUPPL IER 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

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 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

WHAT WE DO: WE ARE A FORMULATOR 6 CUSTOM FORMULATION N OVE MBE R 2 , 2023 W E BCAS T P RE S E N TAT I O N Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity to advance commercial strategy Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS FIRST YEAR 8 Composites comprises over half of Specialty Engineered Materials, compared to 9% in 2016 Proven history of success in areas such as outdoor high performance, defense and sustainable solutions Composites 44% 56% 2023E Sales Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture Talented, passionate, and creative associates drive continued integration success and allow two cultures to come together as one Avient Lightweight Protective Laminates: PROJECTILE PROTECTION Dyneema® Fiber Solutions Cushioning + Fit + Comfort: LONG-TERM WEAR reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting: SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials Durability + Lubricity: HELMET LATCHES Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers Color Consistency and Weatherability CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS Avient Color and Additive Solutions Antennae Performance FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES Wired Connections CONSTANT COMMUNICATION Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations9 10 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES 10 Q 3 P E RFO RMAN CE 15.4% 16.3% 2022 PF 2023 Results vs.

GUIDANCE DEBT / LEVERAGE REDUCTION • Completed sale of Distribution and paid down $750M of debt in November • Strong free cash flow in fourth quarter reduced leverage and enabled paydown of additional $200M of debt • Fixed/Floating Debt Ratio 63/37 • Proven track record of deleveraging following acquisitions through consistent free cash flow generation $725 $725 $725 $575 $500 $400 $600 $525 $425 $650 $650 $650 $600 $2.40B $2.20B 2030 Notes 2029 Term Loan 2026 Term Loan 2025 Notes After Distribution Divestiture Year-End Year-End Leverage 3.8x 3.1x 2.9x 2023 Notes After Avient Protective Materials Acquisition $3.15B 2022 TRANSFORMATIONAL PORTFOLIO ENHANCEMENTS 5 EBITDA margins expanded from 12% to 16% Diversified end markets with reduced exposure to more cyclical industries Dyneema® Acquisition $1.48B acquisition strengthens composites platform Significantly improved EBITDA margins $950M divestiture results in 100% specialty sales Strong exit multiple of 10x TTM EBITDA despite market volatility Distribution Divestiture Improved Portfolio GROWING COMPOSITES PLATFORM CONTRIBUTIONS TO SEM SEGMENT 6 Note: 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials 2016 Sales 2022 Sales Advanced Composites 51% $560M $1,300M Advanced Composites COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D T A P E S T E C H N O L O G Y LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 7 ADVANCED COMPOSITES PERFORMANCE 8 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials $51 $84 $212 $668 $4 $10 $41 $169 (1) (1) PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION AND EPS EXPANSION 9 Adj. $600 $592 $3.02 $3.04 FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA) 15 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,712 $3,653 -2% Adjusted EPS -1% + 1% (in millions) (in millions) (+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX) FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 16 CAI $2,402 $2,355 $409 $402 SEM Pro Forma $1,308 $1,300 $278 $272 (+4% excluding FX) - 2% -1% (+5% excluding FX) - 2% (+4% excluding FX) - 2% (+2% excluding FX) PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE 17 Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$ 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) 18 $ 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 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 $0.55 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 20 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,450 Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET 21 • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ 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 23 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM) COMPOSITES $51 $84 $212 $668 HEALTHCARE $108 $113 $231 $293 8-10% ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS $265 $358 $726 $830 12% $340 $455 $790 $1,175 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS 8-12% (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 24 Building & 4% Telecom. 2022 PF $3.65B sales 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) $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 Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 27 2 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

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