Microsoft Word - Avient Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results • Third quarter sales increased 8% over the prior year quarter to $815 million supported by broad-based growth across all regions and most end markets • Third quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.41 compared to $0.06 in the prior year quarter • Third quarter adjusted EPS of $0.65 exceeded guidance of $0.62 and increased 14% over prior year quarter, driven by organic revenue growth and margin expansion in both segments, as well as lower interest expense • 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance range narrowed to $2.63 to $2.67, from prior guidance range of $2.55 to $2.70; Revised guidance reflects 11% to 13% growth in adjusted EPS over the prior year • Increased dividend 5% to $1.08, on an annualized basis, representing the fourteenth consecutive annual increase CLEVELAND – October 31, 2024 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, today announced its third quarter 2024 results. It will be a future that is focused on delivering growth with margin expansion by intersecting the needs of our customers and secular market trends with our broad portfolio of technologies," said Dr.

 A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com. 4 POLYONE CORPORATION About PolyOne Reach 7,000 associates | 77 facilities | $3.4 B 2015 revenue Global Presence 10,000 global customers | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia | Global sales, technical and manufacturing footprint Solutions 35,000+ polymer solutions | 12 innovation centers | Support for design through manufacturing 5 POLYONE CORPORATION What We Do Value Formulation Expertise Inputs Base resins Additives Modifiers Pigments Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers Driving customer value with specialty products & services Service InVisiOSM Color Services IQ Design Labs LSS Customer First POLYONE CORPORATION 6 CAI 23% SEM 15% DSS 13% POD 29% PPS 20% 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion At a Glance United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion 2015 Operating Income: $322 Million CAI 38% SEM 23% DSS 4% POD 19% PPS 16% Adjusted Earnings Per Share 7 POLYONE CORPORATION Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation POLYONE CORPORATION 8 -$0.10 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Earnings Per Share $0.56 3Q -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin 2.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.7% 8.3% 6.9% 9.5% 9.9% 3Q 28 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth 9 POLYONE CORPORATION 2006 2016 YTD 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % of Sales Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.2% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 0.6% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.6% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 60% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.6% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11.5% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period POLYONE CORPORATION 10 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $88 $322 2006 2015 Adjusted Operating Profit ($M) +266% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story 11 POLYONE CORPORATION Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential 12 POLYONE CORPORATION Globalization Specialization Commercial Excellence Operational Excellence Growth in urbanization Changing demographics Climate and resource challenges Increase of individual power Evolution and expansion of healthcare Strategic Growth Opportunities Four Pillar Strategy Global Megatrends Attractive Revenue & Margin Growth Opportunities 13 POLYONE CORPORATION Primary Industries Served 2015 Revenue: $3.4 Billion Electrical & Electronic 5% Building & Construction 12% Appliance 4% Industrial 14% Wire & Cable 9% Healthcare 11% Consumer 10% Packaging 13% Transportation 20% Focus End Markets 14 POLYONE CORPORATION Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 14 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare 15 POLYONE CORPORATION Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems 16 POLYONE CORPORATION PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives Target End Markets… Packaging 17 POLYONE CORPORATION Source: Outdoor Industry Association TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Advanced Composites (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) 18 POLYONE CORPORATION Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 318,000 shares in Q3 2016  Repurchased 17.6 million shares since early 2013  9.7 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization  Increased annual dividend by 12.5% to $0.54 per share, representing the sixth consecutive year of dividend growth 19 POLYONE CORPORATION Returning Cash to Shareholders $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Annual Dividend  Since 2011, we have returned nearly $800 million to shareholders  $130 million returned through dividends  $650 million returned through share repurchases $650M $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3'16 Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) POLYONE CORPORATION 20 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

To help reduce consumption from non-renewable energy sources and facilitate the expansion of renewable energy availability, Avient continues to leverage Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA).

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Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture (1) (1) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition ($ in millions) 11.9% 16.2% 2019PF 2021 EBITDA Margins (1) SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION 7% 46% 66% 86% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2021 2022 PF % o f A dj us te d EB IT D A(1 ) JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty (1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution (2) 38 CULTURE AND PEOPLE 39 OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES 40 • Dyneema® brings leading technology and brand with the World’s Strongest Fiber™, deep history of application development and strong management team focused on specialty applications • Dyneema® transaction is aligned with our previously stated acquisition goal of expanding our composites and fiber capabilities • Similar to our other technology expansion acquisitions, Dyneema® allows us to leverage our invest-to-grow strategy • We plan to explore a possible sale of our Distribution business. We expect this expansion to continue as we execute our strategy, increase margins and consistently grow earnings in excess of the market. 46 Avient reflects 2022 estimated EBITDA of $635M Past Avient valuations reflect forward 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.

These investments also consider our global footprint, and we are positioned very well and strategically from a regional perspective. 12 Growth Drivers 2020 Revenue ($ Millions) Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions $ 560 8–12% Healthcare 555 8–10% Composites / 5G 212 10% Growth in Emerging Regions 672 5% Other (GDP growth) 1,784 2–3% Pro Forma Avient $ 3,783 6.5% Q 1 2021 P E RFO R MA N CE U P DAT E $86 $123 2020PF 2021 $0.53 $0.89 2020PF 2021 Q1 2021 – ORGANIC PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 14 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $991 $1,162 2020PF 2021 + 17% Adjusted EPS + 43% + 68% (in millions) (in millions) (1) (1) (1) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Q1 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 15 CAI $536 $609 Sales ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $64 $89 Operating Income (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition +14% +39% $290 $363 Sales $19 $24 Operating Income +25% +26% (1) $185 $217 Sales $22 $34 Operating Income +17% +55% SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 16 CAI (1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition 15.3% 15.2% 16.2% 19.1% 2018 2019 2020 Q1 2021 14.8% 15.2% 17.6% 19.4% 2018 2019 2020 Q1 2021 (1) SEM • Continued portfolio transformation to high-growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Masterbatch synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drive growth and mix improvements CAI EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 17 Legacy CAI 18.9% 18.9% 21.0% 2019 2020 Q1 2021 Legacy Clariant MB 11.9% 13.8% 17.4% 2019 2020 Q1 2021 • Early synergy capture translating to the bottom line • Positive mix with growth in healthcare, consumer and packaging end-markets • World-class vitality index of 36% represents sales from products introduced in the last five years.

Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 24 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 256 309 At Acquisition Today $36 $100 At Acquisition Today 9% 19% At Acquisition Today Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 20% + 165% + 1000 bps CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS 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 26 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 27 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 Excellence • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial Excellence • 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 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 28 Building & Construction 5% 2006 2019E PF* 4% 12% 10% 18% 8% 20% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare Consumer Packaging 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business 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 29 Packaging 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial 10% Electrical & Electronic 7% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare 4% Transportation 12% Consumer 18% Building & Construction 5% Wire & Cable 6% Industrial 12% Electrical & Electronic 5% Appliance 3% Textiles 6% Transportation 13% Healthcare 12% Packaging 20% Consumer 10% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business 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 30 United States 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% Canada 4% Latin America 6% United States 22% Europe & Middle East 48% Asia 23% Canada 1% Latin America 6% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region United States 31% Europe & Middle East 39% Asia 21% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 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 31 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEO PLE PRO D U C TS PLA N ET PER FO R M A N C E PolyOne Clariant 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) PolyOne (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New PolyOne 2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4% 2019 CapEx $68 $85 % Sales 2.4% 2.1% 2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250 2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22 2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 32 (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 33 46% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju st e 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 Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** 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 $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized PolyOne Corporation 36 • $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 Financing 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 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 40% Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 37 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 $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 Financing Financing 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 38 PolyOne Corporation 37 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $0.78 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Cumulative Share Repurchases (In millions) $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 $900 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 $917M R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1 PolyOne Corporation Increasing Annual Dividend 38 $0.81 PolyOne Corporation 39 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ? 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  Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch business  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 40 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 41 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2014 2019 0 67 247 147 2019 134 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN PolyOne Corporation 42 Computer Aided Engineering Design Strategy 3 15 2014 2019 Designers & Engineers $0 $15M 2014 2019 $4M $87M 2014 2019 Opportunity funnel Total Revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 43 Customer Engagements Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2014 2019 2 210 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 44 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 45 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 31% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 10% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 8% Transportation 7% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% Electrical & Electronics 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 46 Europe 34% United States 44% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 3% $4 $25 $104 $147 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 14.7% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 47 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Wire & Cable 15% Telecommunications (FOC) 13% Consumer 19% Electrical & Electronics 12% Healthcare 9% Industrial 8% Packaging 6% Appliance 2% Building & Construction 2% Transportation 14% Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 48 Europe 27% United States 54% Asia 17% Canada 2% $21 $57 $87 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.6% D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 49 Healthcare 28% Transportation 23% Industrial 19% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 2% Wire & Cable 1% Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion $25 $63 $75 2005 2009 2013 2019 $20 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 50 Performance Additives 15% Polyethylene 13% Pigments 9% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 7% TiO2 6% Polypropylene 5% Dyestuffs 4% Plasticizers 3% Other Raw Materials 31% $900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 51 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants PolyOne Corporation 63 Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion Slide Number 8 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 12 Aligning with trends for Growth Revenue from Sustainable Solutions Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables Fiber optical growth drivers Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation Transformation Headlines Fit with Four Pillar Strategy End Market Transformation End Market Transformation Complementary Geographic Presence Slide Number 31 PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Transaction overview Significant Synergy Opportunities Attractive Financing Structure Slide Number 37 Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?

Unless otherwise stated, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS figures included in this presentation exclude the impact of special items as defined in our quarterly earnings releases. 2021 PE RF O RM AN CE $80 $85 2020 2021 $0.52 $0.58 2020 2021 Q4 2021 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 4 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $997 $1,202 2020 2021 + 21% Adjusted EPS + 6% + 12% (in millions) (in millions) $308 $429 2020PF 2021 $1.93 $3.05 2020PF 2021 FULL YEAR 2021 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 5 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $3,783 $4,819 2020PF 2021 + 27% Adjusted EPS + 39% + 58% (in millions) (in millions) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) (1) (1) FULL YEAR 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 6 CAI $2,043 $2,402 Sales ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $226 $303 Operating Income + 18% + 34% $1,110 $1,631 Sales $70 $93 Operating Income + 47% + 33% (1) $709 $919 Sales $94 $132 Operating Income + 30% + 40% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $3,783 $308 Sustainable Solutions 147 19% 60 Healthcare 143 28% 30 Composites 58 43% 29 Growth in Asia / LATAM 107 21% 26 Other 543 30% 58 Sub-total $4,781 26% $511 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (22) (12) Synergies 44 FX, Incentives, Other Employee Costs 60 (60) Full Year 2021 $4,819 27% $429 FULL YEAR 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME (TOTAL COMPANY) 7 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) Adjusted EBITDA 8 Full Year 2020 (Pro forma) $ 457 Demand 135 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 158 Inflation (120) SEM: Price / Mix 84 Inflation (65) Distribution: Price / Mix 318 Inflation (304) Net Price Benefit 71 Wage Inflation and Overtime (39) Other Supply Chain Costs (15) COVID Response Applications (12) Synergies 44 Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (60) Full Year 2021 $ 581    (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business (1) • Demand impact driven by growth in key focus areas: sustainable solutions, healthcare, composites and growth in Asia / LATAM • Price increases more than offset raw material and supply chain impacts FULL YEAR 2021 EBITDA BRIDGE SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 9 CAI (1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business 15.3% 15.2% 16.2% 17.0% 2018 2019 2020 2021 14.8% 15.2% 17.6% 17.8% 2018 2019 2020 2021 (1) SEM • Record margins in 2021 despite unprecedented supply chain challenges • Continued portfolio transformation to high-growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Color synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drove growth and mix improvements • 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 • $54 million of synergies realized in 2021 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion. We expect this expansion to continue as we execute our strategy, increase margins and consistently grow earnings in excess of the market. 28 Avient reflects 2022 estimated EBITDA of $635M Past Avient valuations reflect forward 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.

Patterson continued, "These headwinds were partially offset by favorable product mix and margin expansion in Distribution as well as new business gains in composites and sustainable solutions. 

This momentum fortifies our confidence to continue to meet or exceed our aggressive goals for margin expansion and EPS growth."