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Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. # # Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations Avient Corporation +1 440-930-1921 giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com Media Contact: Kyle G.

Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

January 1, 2020 leadership team, and I'm thrilled he'll now be contributing on an even deeper level, as he leads our Color segment for future growth." University of New Brunswick