Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT June IR Conferences_6.1.2023 1130AM AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N (NYSE: AVNT) J U N E 2 0 2 3 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 2023E(%) 37 79 89 83 81 76 73 90 82 77 76 74 70 58 22 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E H X L A S H E C L H U N E M N S C L MULTIPLE EXPANSION Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of May 31, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $36.50. Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years. 38 EV / 2023E EBITDA Historic Multiple 6.5 8.3 9.6 13.2 13.0 12.8 11.3 8.6 17.9 16.8 10.7 8.8 8.8 8.7 7.5 6.9 A vi en t (2 01 1) A vi en t (2 01 8) A vi en t (2 02 3) K W R P P G R P M A V Y F U L E C L H X L F M C S C L C E A S H E M N H U N 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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NYSE: AVNT) AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R M E E T I N G S M AY 2 0 2 2 DISCLAIMER 2 Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. FX) $429 $490 2021 2022E $3.05 $3.50 2021 2022E FY 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 16 $4,819 $5,100 2021 2022E + 6% (+ 8% excluding FX) Adjusted EPS + 14% (+ 17% excluding FX) + 15% (+ 18% excluding FX) (in millions) (in millions) Sales Adjusted Operating Income 17 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (10) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15) Total CapEx (115) Free Cash Flow 285$ Adjusted EBITDA 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.7x DYN E E MA ACQ U I S I T I O N 19 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 20 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 21 Figures reflect 2022 expected sales MIFOverview Competition Valuechain & Go-to-market Strategy Innovation Financials TECHNOLOGY 22 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 23 • 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 24 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 25 • 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 Japan aiming to almost double defense spending over the next 5 years(2) 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(3) • Continued investment in aquaculture as a sustainable food source(4) • 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) “Japan Ruling Party Calls for Defense Spending Boost to 2% of GDP”, WSJ (April 21, 2022) (3) “Global Wind Report 2021”, Global Wind Energy Council (4) “Aquaculture Supports a Sustainable Earth”, NOAA Fisheries 26 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 27 AVIENT’S COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO SALES AND EBITDA 28 $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 30 $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 31 - $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 32 • Financing commitments secured from Morgan Stanley and J.P. Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of April 21, 2022 86 82 86 86 84 78 77 89 86 81 80 76 76 76 67 67 11 (12) Av ie nt Av ie nt P F FU L KW R PP G R PM AV Y FM C U N VR BN R H U N H XL EC L C E AS H EM N SC L AL B 12% 18% 16% 15% 15% 14% 14% 28% 28% 26% 25% 22% 21% 19% 16% 12% 9% 9% Av ie nt T od ay Av ie nt P F AV Y PP G KW R FU L R PM C E AL B FM C AS H EC L EM N H XL H U N SC L BN R U N VR Median: 21%Median: 15% 2022 EBITDA MARGINS VS.

Temp (HDT 0,45 MPa) °C 60–100 80–145 80–160 40–80 60–120 60–110 60–100 80–145 80–145 40–80 60–120 60–110 Flammability, UL94 Step V2-V0/5VA V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 V2-V0 Glow Wire Flammability Index °C 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 750–960 CTI V 450–00 450–600 450–600 450–600 450–600 450–600 350–600 350–600 350–600 350–600 350–600 350–600 Oil Resistance – + + + + + + + + + + + + Drying Required – Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Process (IM, EX, BM)1 – (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) (IM, EX) Other Modifications2 – Impact, HS, UV, LM GB, T, HS, UV, LM GF, HS, UV, LM Impact, HS, UV, LM GB, T, HS, UV, LM GF, HS, UV, LM Impact, HS, UV, LM GB, T, HS, UV, LM GF, HS, UV, LM Impact, HS, UV, LM GB, T, HS, UV, LM GF, HS, UV, LM Descriptions Lower density with moderate strength. GF: glass Fiber, GB: Glass Bead, T: Talcum Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

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GENOMIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE MANUFACTURER I N - V I T R O D I AG N O S T I C ( I V D ) D E V I C E MEVOPURTM Laser-Transmitting and Laser-Absorbing Pre-color Solution AVIENT SOLUTION • Customized solutions - Quality-by-Design (QdB) approach • Optimized pigment / additive selection – good distribution in final part minimizes welding failure • Mitigated contamination and extractable risk on incoming raw material with control based on fingerprinting • Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO13485-2016 certified sites • Minimized risk of change with change control agreements WHY AVIENT KEY REQUIREM ENTS P R O D U C T I V I T Y & Q UA L I T Y • Good weldability, low rejection rate • Solutions in wide range of polymers, colors and transparency • Pre-tested ingredients to biocompatibility and extractable metals LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/mevopur-functional-additives

GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - Spanish BAYER® T A P A S O B R E - M O L D E A D A C O N E L A S T Ó M E R O T E R M O P L Á S T I C O ( T P E ) • Fácil de sujetar y abrir • Requerimientos de diseño: • Logotipo en relieve • Color específico de la marca • Optimiza el espacio en los estantes y reduce el embalaje • Funcionalidad de embalaje mejorada, tanto para el usuario (diseño ergonómico) como en el estante (mejor apilamiento y menos embalaje) • Se ofreció una formulación de valor agregado que permitió al cliente ampliar la diferenciación de la marca en el mercado Elastómero termoplástico GLS™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

TIER 1 AEROSPACE SUPPLIER S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T • Reduce weight to improve fuel economy • Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements • Meet structural requirements • Simplify manufacturing process • Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while maintaining the strength performance properties • Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke, toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft • Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing specifications • Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and better processability for thin wall parts Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber Reinforced PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

Di el ec tr ic co ns ta nt Lo ss ta ng en t Di el ec tr ic co ns ta nt Frequency [GHz] Frequency [GHz] Pallet number (1250 kg/pallet) PREPERM™ PPE950 PREPERM™ PPE800 PREPERM™ PPE440 PREPERM™ PPE320 PREPERM™ PPE260 -- Dielectric constant target -- +/- 2% 3,76 3,78 3,80 3,82 3,84 3,86 3,88 3,90 3,92 3,94 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D ie le ct ri c co ns ta nt P a llet number (1250 k g/pa llet ) Die le ctric cons ta nt ta rge t +/- 2 % 0,000 0,002 0,004 0,006 0,008 0,010 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Lo ss t a ng en t F requency [GHz ] PR E PE RM® PPE 95 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 80 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 44 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 32 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 26 0 0,000 0,002 0,004 0,006 0,008 0,010 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Lo ss t a ng en t F requency [GHz ] PR E PE RM® PPE 95 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 80 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 44 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 32 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 26 0 0,000 0,002 0,004 0,006 0,008 0,010 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Lo ss t a ng en t F requency [GHz ] PR E PE RM® PPE 95 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 80 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 44 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 32 0 PR E PE RM® PPE 26 0 Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.