Fiber-Line™ composite yarns and Dyneema® fibers can be used to add strength and enhance protection in consumer applications, including workwear. These highlighted solutions include composite fabrics and textiles that offer high strength-to-weight ratios, stiffness, resistance to corrosion and impact, dimensional stability, and more. Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ – With its unique combination of low weight and immense strength, Dyneema® is a critical component in ultra-light outdoor gear, protective apparel, and footwear that takes performance and comfort to new heights.

continues to advance its fiber colorant technology, enabling textile manufacturers, converters and brands to increase sustainability, operational efficiencies, and market response rates to drive their success in the global textile industry. Together, this allows textile manufacturers to increase production speeds, flexibility, and process control. The textile industry is at the forefront of adopting sustainable solutions across its entire supply chain," said

Avient also references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the results of the proposed Dyneema acquisition. Outdoor High Performance) 8 18% 3 Growth in Asia / LATAM 6 3% 2 Other 100 19% 5 Sub-total $1,327 14% $146 Outdoor High Performance Impact (5) (3) Wage Inflation and Overtime (11) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) Synergies 5 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8 FX (28) (5) Q1 2022 $1,294 11% $136 Q1 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME ( T O TA L C O M PA N Y ) 6 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions Adjusted EBITDA Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE 7 Price increases more than offset raw material and supply chain impacts Q1 2021 $ 161 Demand (23) $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 77 Inflation (54) SEM: Price / Mix 41 Inflation (26) Distribution: Price / Mix 84 Inflation (82) Net Price Benefit 40 Wage Inflation and Overtime (11) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) Synergies 5 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 8 FX (5) Q1 2022 $ 171    China Lockdowns / Russia Impact $ (7) Transportation (7) Outdoor High Performance (3) Q1 EPS BRIDGE 8 Q1 2021 - Adjusted EPS 0.89$ CAI 0.08 Specialty Engineered Materials 0.06 Distribution 0.00 Corporate Costs 0.02 F/X (0.04) Segment OI 0.12 Tax Rate (0.02) Q1 2022 - Adjusted EPS 0.99$ 10 15x stronger than steel Reduces weight by 30% vs. other solutions Well-maintained global asset base poised to serve growing demand • Purchase price of $1.48B represents 11.4x multiple of 2022 EBITDA • Acquisition will expand Avient’s composites and fiber portfolio with Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • $415M sales and 30%+ EBITDA margins; Immediately accretive to pro forma 2022 EPS, adding $0.35 • 1,300 patents globally, ~50% of sales patent protected • 1,000+ employees across global production network and dedicated technology centers • Composites platform will increase from $261M to $680M in revenue and from $49M to $180M in EBITDA Indicates Dyneema ® location $175M (42%) $65M (16%) $175M (42%) 2022E Sales By Region ($M) (1) $0.35 EPS excludes intangible amortization (2) Based on 2022 expected results (1) (2) (2) F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R AT E G Y 11 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with tremendous intellectual property value in trademarks, patents and “know-how” • Deep history of application development and premium, leading brand with the World’s Strongest FiberTM Globalization • Global customer base with an established presence across all major geographic regions • Global technology centers complement existing Composites applications and expertise Operational Excellence • Best-in-class safety performance • Well-run and maintained asset base fit to serve future growth • Highly effective and reliable supply chain with emphasis on optimizing service to customers Commercial Excellence • Deep customer relationships extend across the value chain and drive ability to grow • Offer a full suite of services with an active role in design, development and commercialization People Experienced and talented associates with a passion for safety, specialization and winning DY N E E M A ® OV E RV I E W K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection $215M MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes $130M CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment $70M 12 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales MIFOverview Competition Value chain & Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials TECHNOLOGY 13 1,200 1,300 2,500 Avient Dyneema Combined Patents • True specialty business – the World’s Strongest Fiber™ • Deep history of application development with customers, strongest in the industry • The only UHMwPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) fiber producer that is backward integrated o Provides innovation advantage through control of all steps of the process • Complementary with our existing reinforced film expertise (PolyStrand) and engineered fiber presences (Fiber-Line) WINNING PROPERTIES Ultra high strength vs. weight Highly flexible Floats on water Chemically inert; no smell/taste and non-toxic High resistance to UV radiation Self-lubricating, with low friction One-of-a-kind technology ® FORMULATION PROCESS 14 • Like Avient, Dyneema® offers similar core competencies around formulation and material science • Technology that combines polymers and fibers to provide specialized, high performing solutions for customers • Design capabilities ensure that applications are highly customized for the specified end use DYNEEMA ® IN THE VALUE CHAIN 15 UHMwPE Fiber / Tapes Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Heavy Marine, Offshore Wind Energy and Mooring, Aquaculture Outdoor, Footwear, Apparel, Inflatables • Material Science • Formulation • Service INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURING (CUSTOMERS) OEM / APPLICATION DEMAND TRENDS 16 • Military spending and near-term demand for higher performing personal protection products (like Dyneema®) expected to increase o European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%(1) o Accelerated launch of next generation technology in North America • Policy-driven demand for sustainable energy; growth in floating offshore wind farms which require advanced, durable technology o Offshore wind expected to grow at a CAGR of 32% with the level of annual installations quadrupling over the next five years(2) • Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(3) • Strong demand in outdoor high performance space across niche consumer applications aligns with 10% growth assumption for Avient’s Composites portfolio Sources: (1) “Funding NATO”, NATO.int (April 1, 2022) (2) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council (3) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries 17 A L I G N M E N T W I T H S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S P RO D U C T S AVIE NT ’S E XIS T ING COM P OS IT E S P ORT F OL IO D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 18 AV I E N T ’ S C O M P O S I T E S P O RT F O L I O S A L E S A N D E B I T DA 19 $74 $84 $216 $212 $261 $5 $10 $32 $41 $49 $180 0 50 100 150 200 $- $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 $600 $650 $700 $750 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E $680 ($ in millions) • Dyneema® acquisition will further improve Composites EBITDA margins to 26% • Dyneema® will complement our existing portfolio with deep formulation expertise, innovative culture and global commercial presence • Composites will continue to be a key growth driver to deliver future revenue growth in excess of GDP (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® (1) D I S T R I BU T I O N D I V E S T I T U R E C O N S I D E R AT I O N S D I S T R I BU T I O N H I G H L I G H T S 21 $21 $57 $69 $94 $105 0 50 100 150 2006 2011 2016 2021 2022E • Leading North American Distribution business with longstanding blue-chip supplier and customer relationships • Commercial excellence and regulatory knowledge have grown healthcare portfolio to over 25% of sales and positioned business for long-term growth • Highly specialized portfolio of engineered polymers along with sustainable solution offerings • Leading digital capabilities through Avient Now, allowing enhanced visibility and 24/7 interface with customers • 98% free cash flow conversion drives greater than 30% after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) • Potential divestiture allows us to remain modestly leveraged with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected to be 2.9x and positions us for further specialty growth in the future EBITDA (in $M) DY N E E M A ® T R A N S AC T I O N OV E RV I E W 22 - $1.48B net purchase price - Represents 11.4x expected 2022 EBITDA - Committed financing in place - Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new Senior Unsecured Notes, new Senior Secured Term Loan - Potential proceeds from Distribution divestment could be used to pay down near-term maturing debt - Closing expected in second half of 2022, subject to regulatory approvals and certain customary closing conditions Transaction Value Financing Closing Conditions / Timing C A P I TA L S T RU C T U R E / L E V E R AG E 23 • Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley and J.P. Financials are pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 30 CULTURE AND PEOPLE 31 O U R S P E C I A LT Y J O U R N E Y C O N T I N U E S 32 • 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.

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Avient also references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the results of the proposed Dyneema acquisition. We partner with Brand Owners / OEMs, processors and assemblers to enable their goals in applications like packaging, healthcare, consumer goods, transportation, wire & cable, building & construction and textiles. Financials are pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 45 Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of April 21, 2022 Total Enterprise Value / NTM EBITDA With the Dyneema and Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, along with the proposed sale of our Distribution business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets.

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Following the mass balance chain-of-custody approach, the amount of bio-based content is tracked through segregated bookkeeping and provided in the sustainability declaration for the Mevopur healthcare bio-based portfolio. The ISCC PLUS certification is a voluntary system applicable to the bioeconomy and circular economy for food, feed, chemicals, plastics, packaging, textiles, and renewable feedstock derived from a process using renewable energy sources. Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

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NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, has completed its purchase of the protective materials business of DSM (including the Dyneema® brand), which will now be called Avient Protective Materials and reported within the company's Specialty Engineered Materials segment. The foundation of Avient Protective Materials is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World's Strongest Fiber™.  View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avient-completes-acquisition-of-dsm-protective-materials-dyneema-301616048.html

Composition UHMWPE is a type of polyolefin that is composed of very long chains of polyethylene with a very high percentage of parallel orientation and high level of crystallinity. The extremely long polymer chains enable load transfer by strengthening intermolecular interactions. Common Types & Deniers Spectra: S900, S1000 Dyneema: SK62, SK65, SK75 Deniers: 50-5400