Whether it’s an ambitious start-up bringing a new product to market, or a large, multi- national OEM looking for consistency and reliability of global supply, Avient is built for long-term partnerships. Tenure of our relationships with multi-national OEMs exceeds 15 years. Our exceptional polymer scientists and design engineers are integral to their product development process.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; the time required to consummate the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreements; any material adverse changes in Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's color and additive masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

As we develop our ability to resolve issues and work as a team, we will help each other become more effective and confident, and we will create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance, unless otherwise required by local laws. This Code has been developed within the framework of Avient’s values.

Whether it’s an ambitious start-up bringing a new product to market, or a large, multi- national OEM looking for consistency and reliability of global supply, Avient is built for long-term partnerships. Tenure of our relationships with multi-national OEMs exceeds 15 years. Our exceptional polymer scientists and design engineers are integral to their product development process.

in 2011 as assistant controller, a position he held until being named director of finance for the company's Color, Additives and Inks business segment.  has a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from The Hess earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in Accountancy from

Specialty Engineered Materials business in North America.  In this capacity, he delivered record operating income and profitability, while generating clear, sustainable momentum around cross-business unit and regional collaboration. Joel's demonstrated business savvy and diverse background as an engineer, banker, M&A leader and general manager make him uniquely qualified for this important, expanded role," said Mr.

As we closed out September, we experienced better-than-expected revenue and margin performance across all businesses and regions," said Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

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Tenure of our relationships with multi-national OEMs exceeds 15 years. Our exceptional polymer scientists and design engineers are integral to their product development process. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Color business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient.

Whether it’s a large multi-national OEM, or a smaller product manufacturer launching a localized product, Avient is there to serve. We continue to actively monitor the developing regulatory activities at state, national and global levels with respect to per and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We continue to actively monitor the developing regulatory activities at state, national and global levels with respect to per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).