The economic downturn in Europe has had and may continue to have a negative effect on our business and operations. The economic downturn in Europe has caused, and continues to have, a negative effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Current or potential customers may be unable to fund purchases or may determine to reduce purchases or inventories or may cease to continue in business.

Patterson continued. This business is referred to as Avient Protective Materials “APM”. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

This will continue as we work with all of our stakeholders to address raw material volatility and increased costs." Business acquisitions Business Segment and Platform Operations (Unaudited)

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Avient’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of Avient and each business segment and to allocate resources. Management believes this provides comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Patterson added, “We are an asset-light, high-touch business that generates very high free cash flow conversion. Management believes this provides better comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Avient works continually to refine and enact its RCMS, in order to improve in four important areas of business: environmental, health, safety and security. Responsible Care companies are industry leaders, playing a vital part to ensure that the business of chemistry is safe, secure and sustainable. Our Businesses

Avient is dedicated to conducting business ethically and with integrity, and our Human Rights Policy is part of our commitment to socially responsible business practices. Focus on continuous improvement in this area is described in Occupational Health and Safety. As reflected in our Code of Conduct, we forbid any form of forced labor or human trafficking in connection with our business, and expect the same of our suppliers, agents, and distributors.

We anticipate continued year-over-year organic sales growth, with both segments growing earnings." Avient's chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient's annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

It’s in our culture and how we do business. We will provide a safe workplace for our employees and will protect our communities by continuously improving our world-class environmental, health and safety performance. We will create opportunity for our employees by growing our business, investing in world-class training and development, and making Avient the employer of choice.