Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. GUIDANCE 12 15.4% 15.9% Adjusted EBITDA Margin % Better-than-expected margins driven by: • Favorable mix - strong demand for composite applications • Raw material deflation Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE 13 ($ millions) CAI: Price / Mix 7) Deflation 11) SEM: Price / Mix 2) Deflation 6) Net Price Benefit 26) Wage and Energy Inflation (10) Cost Reductions 13) FX (2) Q2 2023 Actual $131) Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2022 Pro Forma $ 172) Demand (68) • Demand conditions vs. expectations: LATAM • Net price benefit remains greater than wage and energy inflation • Clariant synergies and reduced administrative costs Q2 2023 SEQUENTIAL SALES BY REGION Q 2 2 0 2 3 v s . Q 1 2 0 2 3 -8% +6% -1% Flat 14 Total Avient -2.6% 2023 G U IDA N CE $128 $525 $0.56 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 16 $800 $3,280 Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) 17 • Focused on working capital management, restructuring actions to streamline operations • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Preserve Free Cash Flow to maintain net leverage CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$ Less: CapEx (140) Free Cash Flow 180$ Adjusted EBITDA 525$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER 18 LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** $1,175M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other (GDP Growth) Total Company Revenue SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 • Provides progress on 2030 goals • Reaffirms commitment to U.N.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. GUIDANCE 8 15.4% 15.9% Adjusted EBITDA Margin % Better-than-expected margins driven by: • Favorable mix - strong demand for composite applications • Raw material deflation Q2 EBITDA BRIDGE 9 ($ millions) CAI: Price / Mix 7) Deflation 11) SEM: Price / Mix 2) Deflation 6) Net Price Benefit 26) Wage and Energy Inflation (10) Cost Reductions 13) FX (2) Q2 2023 Actual $131) Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2022 Pro Forma $ 172) Demand (68) • Demand conditions vs. expectations: LATAM • Net price benefit remains greater than wage and energy inflation • Clariant synergies and reduced administrative costs Q2 2023 SEQUENTIAL SALES BY REGION Q 2 2 0 2 3 v s . Q 1 2 0 2 3 -8% +6% -1% Flat 10 Total Avient -2.6% 2023 G U IDA N CE $128 $525 $0.56 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 12 $800 $3,280 Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) 13 • Focused on working capital management, restructuring actions to streamline operations • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Preserve Free Cash Flow to maintain net leverage CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 320$ Less: CapEx (140) Free Cash Flow 180$ Adjusted EBITDA 525$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER 14 LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** $1,175M *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other (GDP Growth) Total Company Revenue SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022 • Provides progress on 2030 goals • Reaffirms commitment to U.N.

Mitteilungen an die Gesellschafter erfolgen schriftlich oder mittels elektronischer Datenübermittlung an die vom Gesellschafter angegebene Zustelladresse. 14.03.2005 04.02.2016 14.06.2016 25.11.2020 Ei Lö Besondere Tatbestände Ref Publikationsorgan Abspaltung: Die Gesellschaft übernimmt von der "Clariant lnternational AG" (CHE-106.515.013), in Muttenz, einen Teil des Vermögens. Abspaltung: Die Gesellschaft überträgt die "Geschäftseinheit Additive" gemäss Spaltungsvertrag vom 08.04.2020 mit Aktiven von CHF 1 16'032'305.00 und Passiven (Fremdkapital) von CHF 16'032'305.00 auf die "Clariant lnternational AG' (CHE-106.515.013), in Muttenz.

The plastics industry is evolving rapidly to address the need for sustainable and circular solutions that improve recycling, product functionality, and manufacturability. ColorForward™ 2025: the 19th annual edition of Avient’s acclaimed color trend forecast, illustrating a palette of 20 mid-tone colors in four major trend themes, predicted to elicit high consumer response and inspire brand owners and designers of plastic products Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, any recessionary conditions, and terrorism or hostilities Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. GUIDANCE $800 $754 $128 $123 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $0.56 $0.57 Adjusted EPS 9 • Demand impacted by destocking and cautious customer sentiment • Positive net price benefit: o CAI - Pricing flat and raw material deflation o SEM - Pricing flat with unfavorable mix related to healthcare, more than offset with raw material deflation • Cost reductions driven by Clariant synergies and reduced administrative costs Q3 EBITDA BRIDGE ($ millions) CAI: Price / Mix -) Deflation 22) SEM: Price / Mix (6) Deflation 13) Net Price Benefit 29) Cost Reductions 13) Wage Inflation (8) FX 1) Q3 2023 Actual $ 123) Adjusted EBITDA Q3 2022 Pro Forma $ 137) Demand (49) 10 2023 G U I DAN CE Q4 2023 GUIDANCE VS. PRIOR YEAR $790 $710 2022 2023 $107 $112 2022 2023 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $0.42 $0.47 2022 PF 2023 Adjusted EPS - 10% + 5% + 12% Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS 12 $112 $500 $0.47 $2.30 Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE $710 $3,130 Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS 13 (in millions) (in millions) Guidance: Free Cash Flow $180 $180 Prior Guidance Guidance FREE CASH FLOW & INCREASED DIVIDEND 13th Consecutive Dividend Increase 0.16 0.26 0.42 0.58 0.79 0.85 0.99 1.03 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2024 14 S U S TAI NABI L I T Y DAY RE CAP SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVERLONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other (GDP Growth) Total Company Revenue Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Composites 8–10% Healthcare 8–10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 0–2% Avient 6% 17 SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH 8-12% Long Term Growth 50 90 2022 2030 Medical Plastics Market Size (in $Billions) 2020 2030 Recycled Plastics Virgin Plastics Growing Demand for Recycled Content Avient Sustainable Solutions 18 46 2023 2032 Global Offshore Annual Wind Installations (in Gigawatts) Sources: McKinsey, Bloomberg, Grand View Research SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH 18 • Transformative acquisitions combined with divestitures of more cyclical businesses have improved margins over 400 bps since 2018 • 20% long-term margin goal to be driven by key growth drivers, with sustainable solutions playing a meaningful role 5.4% 11.5% 16.0% 2006 2018 2023E Recovery Growth Drivers Strategic Objective 20%+ +1%+ +3%+ ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 19 • 6% annualized long-term sales growth leveraging sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare, and emerging regions • Expand EBITDA margins to 20% • Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of 10% and 15% • Maintain asset-light, 80% free cash flow conversion profile and be valued as a specialty formulator • Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture CREATING A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION 20 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

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Avient Joint Study with Borealis Reveals Wide Range of Color Options for Recycled Plastics   The K show is the world’s largest plastics industry event. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  

SINGAPORE – October 12, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced its ColorNow™ digital service is offering immediate color matching and an enhanced color design process for plastic manufacturers. In particular, it addresses the differences between the optical properties of molded plastic parts and electronic displays, the different standards used in the electronic display industry versus the surface color industry, and the problem that feasible colors in molded plastic parts have a diverse range compared to those that can be shown by electronic displays. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

PCR grades are formulated from multiple types of recycled content, ranging from ocean plastics to food packaging. The ColorWorks™ team will highlight ColorForward™, the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry.   Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – October 9, 2023 – At next week’s 28th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest innovations, providing sustainable and specialized material solutions for the plastics industry. Fakuma, the world’s leading trade fair for plastic processing, takes place in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 17-21, 2023. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.