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Our Code of Conduct is available in over 20 languages and can be found at: https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/code-conduct Our Ethics Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or web, for our associates and the community to report any concerns or make inquiries.

For our customers, our communities, our families and each other. Neighborhood Alliance’s Christmas for Caring provides gifts for homebound seniors and low-income families during the holiday season. Or contact the Ethics Hotline: Online at: polyone.ethicspoint.com By Phone: 1-877-228-5410 “Ethics is everything at PolyOne.

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COLORANT DISPERSIONS RUBBER COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP are pigment dispersions for rubber systems, available in customizable binder systems suited for nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural rubber, CPE and EVA compounds Applications: industrial goods, auto mats, rubber flooring, sponge rubber, wire and cable URETHANE COLORANT DISPERSIONS Polyester Urethane Paste Colorants: Stan-Tone™ PEP Stan-Tone™ PEP colorants are reactive and compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of the final cured product Applications: cast urethane wheels, industrial rollers, rigid foams, adhesives, laminates, pultrusion, glass reinforced composites, coated fabrics Polyether Urethane Paste Colorants: Stan-Tone™ ET Stan-Tone™ ET colorants for urethane are compatible with polyether systems, reacting to become part of the final cured product Applications: flexible foam, cast-able rolls and wheels, adhesives and laminates EPOXY COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ EPX Stan-Tone™ EPX consists of selected pigments dispersed in a Bisphenol A undiluted epoxy resin with an epoxide equivalent of 185 Applications: protective coatings, adhesives, epoxy flooring, electrical potting and laminates VINYL COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ VC & VCP Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP are products based on single pigment or multi-pigment blends and are designed for applications in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness are essential Applications: profile extrusions, decking, outdoor furniture, calendaring applications Plasticizer-Based Colorants for Vinyl Paste: Stan-Tone™ HCC Stan-Tone™ HCC dispersions consist of selected pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate plasticizer (DIDP) and are designed for applications in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness are essential Applications: coated fabric, vinyl sealants, adhesives, wall coverings, toys and sporting goods SILICONE COLORANT DISPERSIONS Liquid Silicone Colorants: Silcopas™ Stan-Tone™ SP or FSP (FDA-compliant) Silcotec™ SL Stan-Tone™ HC Plus LSR (class VI certified) Silicone paste colorants are single pigment or custom- made dispersions using a silicone carrier specially developed for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding applications Applications: infant care, toys, seals, gaskets and medical equipment High Consistency Silicone Rubber Colorants: Silcogum™ Silcotec™ S Stan-Tone™ SMB Stan-Tone™ HC Plus HCR (class VI certified) Silicone rubber colorants are made with a silicone elastomer gum binder resulting in cuttable masterbatches or slabs for ease of handling, especially for 2-roll, open-mill mixing Applications: mechanical seals, keypads, gaskets, wire and cable jacketing Room Temperature Vulcanization Colorants: Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP colorants offer a standard line of single pigment or custom made dispersions using a low viscosity dimethyl fluid specially developed for room temperature vulcanization (RTV) rubber Applications: caulks, sealants, adhesives WATER-BASED COLORANT DISPERSIONS Water-Based Liquid Colorants: Stan-Tone™ WDN Stan-Tone™ WDN water dispersions are high-solids organic or inorganic pigment dispersions designed to help meet standards for dispersion including pH levels and strength and shade Applications: dipped latex balloons and gloves, coatings and adhesive systems ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS AQUEOUS ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS Aquamix™ Aquamix™ chemical dispersions are a full line of dispersed and emulsified curatives, antioxidants, fillers, vulcanizers, optical brighteners, flame retardants, UV stabilizers and tackifiers Applications: adhesives and latex compounding, curatives SILICONE ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ EC Silcosperse™ EC electrically conductive additives provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings Applications: resistors, printable electronics, flexible electronics, insulator depolarizers Laser Marking Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ LM Silcosperse™ LM laser marking additives are dispersions that contain laser absorbers and color formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching Applications: medical device housings, electronic device housings, wire and cable jacketing Peroxide Additives for Silicone: Silcocat™ Silcocat™ dispersions can improve silicone molding process by stabilizing silicone peroxide compound levels Applications: automotive hoses, seals, gaskets Heat Stabilizer Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ The Silcosperse™ family of heat stabilizing additives provide a high quality dispersion into silicone designed to enhance heat resistance of silicone compounds Mold Release Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ IMR Silcosperse™ IMR is an internal mold release dispersion designed to be added to the silicone or fluorosilicone compound to facilitate the de-molding of finished parts Acid Acceptor Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ 180 Silcosperse™ 180 acid acceptor is a premium dispersion used to neutralize acid by-products generated by certain peroxides Viscosity Modifiers for Silicone: Silcosperse™ 237 Silcosperse™ 237 modifier dispersions are designed to raise or control the viscosity without changing solid content SPECIALTY PRODUCTS DRY POWDER COLORANTS Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC are dry powder pigments available in a range of hues and chemical types WET OR DRY BLEND COLORANTS Stan-Tone™ DB Stan-Tone™ DB dry blend colorants provide enhanced performance over dry colors, resulting in uniform critical pigment weight ratios for improved color control SELF-BONDING SILICONE Silcotec™ SCB Silcotec™ SCB self-bonding silicone solutions allow silicone to bond to various substrates without prime coating To learn more about our colorant & additive dispersions, please contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit www.avient.com.

phone cases, point-of- purchase equipment, shopping carts, etc.). Other categories of antimicrobial applications within the plastics family include medical devices and technolo- gies for odor prevention and aesthetics preservation.

Wären Sie stolz darüber, Ihrer Familie oder jemandem, den Sie bewundern, darüber zu erzählen? Beziehungen am Arbeitsplatz Avient erlaubt Mitgliedern derselben Familie, für Avient zu arbeiten, aber ein Familienmitglied darf weder direkter noch indirekter Vorgesetzter eines anderen unmittelbaren, ggf. auch angeheirateten Familienmitglieds sein, aus Gründen von möglicher oder scheinbarer „Vetternwirtschaft“. Wir wollen, dass Sie und Ihre Familie gesund und sicher sind. http://Avient.com/sustainability 25 Inhaltsangabe Fragen & Antworten F: Mein Vorgesetzter bat mich, ein neues Abfallentsorgungsverfahren zu befolgen, aber ich bin nicht sicher, dass es sicher oder überhaupt legal ist.

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES If you have any questions concerning your account as a shareholder, name or address changes, inquiries regarding stock certificates, or if you need tax information regarding your account, please contact our transfer agent: Equiniti Trust Company 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100 Phone: 1-855-598-2615 or 1-651-450-4064 www.shareowneronline.com Additional information about PolyOne, including current and historic copies of Annual Reports on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is available online at www.polyone.com or free of charge from: Investor Affairs Relations PolyOne Corporation 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 Phone: 440-930-1000 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of shareholders of PolyOne will be held May 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at PolyOne’s Corporate headquarters, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Security analysts and representatives of financial institutions are invited to contact: Joe Di Salvo Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations Phone: 440-930-1921 Email: giuseppe.disalvo@polyone.com AUDITORS Ernst & Young LLP 950 Main Ave., Suite 1800 Cleveland, OH 44113 INTERNET ACCESS Information on PolyOne’s products and services, news releases, corporate governance, EDGAR filings, Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, etc. as well as an electronic version of this annual report, are available on the Internet at www.polyone.com.

PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Dynaflex™ G2706 28A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Soft translucent grade, grippy feel Dynaflex™ G2711 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Highly colorable solution, grippy feel, low compression set Versaflex™ CL2242 & CL2250 42A/ 50A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, US Food contact EtO Clear boilable grades; ABS, PC bondable Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO/Steam High resilience, low compression set Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs OVERMOLDING FOR ERGONOMICS • Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel • Available in a variety of color effects and textures • Improves grip, cushion, and comfort • Enhances functional performance like sealing properties, vibration damping, oxygen barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance • Reduces assembly costs, good processability • Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates Applications: • Glucometers • Medical tools overmolds • Injector pens • Analysis devices VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs SEALING & RESEALING • Rubbery feel and soft touch • No coring, good puncture, and resealability in static stoppers • Meets low coefficient of friction requirements in dynamic seals • Low extractables • Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins Applications: • Sealing and resealing septum • Seals and sanitary gaskets • Syringe plungers and tips MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N 45A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N 55A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N 70A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9220-43N 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4/5 EtO Extrusion grade, high temperature resistance Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Resealing, elevated comp set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Low stiction VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs HIGH CLARITY GRADES WITHOUT PLASTICIZERS • Water clear grades formulated without phthalate plasticizers • Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Food contact and FDA compliant • Autoclave and radiation stable • Low extractable • High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70 Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820 Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68 Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590 HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70 UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2 COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges of medical devices and equipment.

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% $136 Q1 2022 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME (TOTAL COMPANY) 6 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ 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) FIT WITH FOUR PILLAR STRATEGY 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 DYNEEMA® OVERVIEW 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 Valuechain & 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 PRODUCTS AVIENT’S EXISTING COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO 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 AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO SALES AND EBITDA 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) DISTRIBUTION DIVESTITURE CONSIDERATIONS DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS 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) DYNEEMA® TRANSACTION OVERVIEW 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 CAPITAL STRUCTURE / LEVERAGE 23 • Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley and J.P.