We have a track record of successfully developing laser marking solutions for a wide variety of applications, materials, and processes.

Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide. In addition, we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA, U.K Bribery Act and similar worldwide anti- bribery laws as well as export controls and economic sanction laws. We made worldwide income tax payments of $50.3 million and received refunds of $2.4 million in 2016.

We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT COLOR Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.75 billion 2021E EBITDA $580 million 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of October 28, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $50 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from earlier estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50M by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.

We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT MASTERBATCH Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.3 billion 2021E EBITDA $560 million 2021E Free Cash Flow $275 million 88% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of April 30, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 7 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $45 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.

We are Avient. 6 BETTER TOGETHER: POLYONE AND CLARIANT MASTERBATCH Key Financial Data (1) 2021E Sales $4.6 - $4.7 billion 2021E EBITDA $580 million 2021E Free Cash Flow $280 million 87% of EBITDA from specialty applications (1) As of July 30, 2021 webcast Synergies ($ millions) Three-Year Estimate Administrative $ 20 Sourcing 30 Operational 25 Total Synergies $ 75 7 CLARIANT COST SYNERGIES • On-track to realize $45 million of expected synergies in 2021 – up from previous estimate of $35 million • Relentless focus on guiding principles for acquisition integration: safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies in excess of $50 million by 2025 are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term 8 • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES AND CUSTOMERS DRIVE REVENUE SYNERGIES Revenue synergy opportunities in excess of $50MM by 2025 The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable.

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a medical technology company that focuses on eliminating pain, speeding recovery, and preventing infection for healthcare providers and patients worldwide. He was also Non- Executive Chairman of Valvoline Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Ashland Global Holdings and a leading worldwide producer and distributer of premium-branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants and automotive chemicals, from September 2016 until September 2017. As of the date of this proxy statement, all Directors are either meeting, or are on track to meet, the Guidelines.

Global Operating Risks Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide. We could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws, as well as export controls and economic sanction laws. GOFF Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Andeavor Committees: 3*, 4 NEIL GREEN Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Otis Worldwide Corporation Committees: 1, 4 WILLIAM R.

Our operations could be adversely affected by various risks inherent in conducting operations worldwide. In addition, we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws as well as export controls and economic sanction laws. We made worldwide income tax payments of $30.8 million and received refunds of $13.0 million in 2012.