They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Pro Forma Financial Information The Company acquired Avient Protective Materials (“Dyneema”) on September 1, 2022 (the “Acquisition Date”) and has a pending sale of the Distribution segment. To provide comparable results, the company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Avient Protective Materials for periods prior to the Acquisition Date, as if the transaction occurred on January 1, 2021 and reflect Distribution as a discontinued operation.

Our recent performance demonstrates the resiliency of our portfolio during challenging times.” 2 As a continuation of its specialty transformation, the company announced in April it had entered into an agreement to acquire the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) (“Dyneema”) and that it is exploring the sale of its Distribution business. They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. 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, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and 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; 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; any material adverse changes in the Dyneema Business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Dyneema Acquisition, and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; 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.

Special items for the third quarter of 2022 had an ($0.75) impact on EPS and included acquisition-related costs that primarily consist of financing commitment fees, inventory step-up adjustments and settlement of foreign currency contracts used to hedge a portion of the DSM Protective Materials (now Avient Protective Materials or APM) acquisition purchase price. They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 565.6 $ 586.6 $ 1,864.2 $ 1,820.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 258.2 231.7 743.6 685.3 Corporate and eliminations (0.5) (0.3) (1.3) 2.9 Sales $ 823.3 $ 818.0 $ 2,606.5 $ 2,508.5 Gross margin: Color, Additives and Inks $ 161.3 $ 172.1 $ 546.8 $ 563.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 66.9 61.4 201.3 192.6 Corporate and eliminations (32.8) (17.9) (37.4) (28.3) Gross margin $ 195.4 $ 215.6 $ 710.7 $ 727.3 Selling and administrative expense: Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.7 $ 105.3 $ 290.1 $ 321.1 Specialty Engineered Materials 35.5 31.4 96.4 94.2 Corporate and eliminations 26.6 26.1 81.3 82.4 Selling and administrative expense $ 154.8 $ 162.8 $ 467.8 $ 497.7 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 68.6 $ 66.8 $ 256.7 $ 241.9 Specialty Engineered Materials 31.4 30.0 104.9 98.4 Corporate and eliminations (59.4) (44.0) (118.7) (110.7) Operating income $ 40.6 $ 52.8 $ 242.9 $ 229.6 Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 24.2 $ 26.6 $ 76.1 $ 79.2 Specialty Engineered Materials 12.9 7.9 28.4 23.8 Corporate and eliminations 2.7 2.1 9.2 4.1 Depreciation & Amortization $ 39.8 $ 36.6 $ 113.7 $ 107.1 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 92.8 $ 93.4 $ 332.8 $ 321.1 Specialty Engineered Materials 44.3 37.9 133.3 122.2 Corporate and eliminations (56.7) (41.9) (109.5) (106.6) Other (expense) income, net (32.3) 1.6 (31.3) 4.3 EBITDA $ 48.1 $ 91.0 $ 325.3 $ 341.0 13 Attachment 7 Avient Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.

For the most part, we source raw materials and manufacture our products locally in the regions we serve, so we expect minimal direct impact from tariffs announced to date. About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.

Microsoft Word - Avient Announces Registration Details for December 4th Investor Day _for Microsite 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Registration Details for December 4th Investor Day CLEVELAND – November 4, 2024 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, will host an Investor Day for the investment community on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A webcast of the event can be also viewed live at www.avient.com/investors. 2 About Avient Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable materials solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

Specialty Engineered Materials Wire & Cable Avient is here to help you consistently meet your flame retardant wire & cable product specification challenges head on. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLASTICS FOR PACKAGING Compared to alternative materials, plastic is one of the most sustainable materials available for packaging applications. These issues can lead to “downcycling” of the material to a low-value application. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Because these vinyl materials are a core competency of Avient, we have strong relationships virtually assuring an uninterrupted supply of dispersion resin. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Producing plastisol in-house means managing the necessary raw materials. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; � The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; � The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; � The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; Forward Looking Statements � Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business; � Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; � 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; � An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; � The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, including without limitation, Color Matrix Group, Inc.

https://www.avient.com/news 4 Pro Forma for Acquisition of Avient Protective Materials business (APM) On September 1, 2022, the company acquired DSM’s Protective Materials business, the foundation of which is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World’s Strongest Fiber™. This business is referred to as Avient Protective Materials “APM”. They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.