OnCap™ Aversive Masterbatch Additives from PolyOne Receive Biocidal Product Regulation Authorization in Europe POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – October 1, 2018 – Wire and cable OEMs rely on PolyOne’s industry-leading OnCap™ Aversive masterbatch additives to pro

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Such is the case with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition, where strong free cash flow will allow us to de-lever quickly. 19 AV I E N T I S M O D E S T LY L EV ER ED 1.

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of which are unique to Avient: o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Masterbatch revenue synergies, that will drive 2021 revenue growth of 8% and long-term growth in excess of GDP o Clariant Masterbatch cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Such is the case with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition, where strong free cash flow will allow us to de-lever quickly. 19 AV I E N T I S M O D E S T LY L E V E R E D 1.

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).

KEY FEATURES • Compatible with various Fiber-Line fibers, performance-adding processes, and thermoplastic resins to meet your application needs • Tapes available up to 5" in width via spools or cut-to-length profiles • Rapid prototyping capability FIBERS • Carbon Fiber • Kevlar ® Para-Aramid • Nomex® Meta-Aramid • Fiberglass PERFORMANCE-ADDING PROCESSES • Coating • Twisting KEY APPLICATIONS • Oil & Gas • Industrial • Aerospace • Composite applications needing unique/ specialized reinforcement Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

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