Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot LEADING LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Q3 2022 Earnings Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION T H I R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 2 R E S U L T S (NYSE: AVNT) N OV E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 2 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. Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture 7 $133 $201 2019PF 2022E 7 Clariant Color EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8x 7.0x 6.4x 2019PF 2021 2022E w/ Full Synergies (1) (1) 11.9% 16.3% 2019PF 2022E EBITDA Margins (1) CLARIANT COLOR: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION ($ in millions) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business SUNBELT PVC Resins DSS 20 Acquisitions $4.8B Investment $2.7B of Annual Revenue 5 Divestments $2.3B Proceeds TPE PP&S HISTORIC SPECIALIZATION THROUGH M&A 8 Distribution DSM Protective Materials BOLT-ON ACQUISITION HISTORY 9 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 259 363 At Acquisition 2022E $40 $139 At Acquisition 2022E 9% 22% At Acquisition 2022E Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 248% + 1300 bps I N V E S T T O G R O W SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION T O D A Y 7% 46% 67% 86% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2019 2021 2022 PF % o f A d ju st ed E B IT D A • Commodity JVs • Distribution • Performance Products & Solutions • Specialty Businesses (1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and divestiture of Distribution (1 ) (2) 10 Healthcare 4% Packaging 8% Consumer 10% Building & Construction 43% Industrial 15% Transportation 14% Energy 4% Telecom. 2% 2006 2022 Pro Forma Healthcare 8% Packaging 23% Consumer 21% Building & Construction 10% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Energy 4% Telecom. 4% Defense 6% END MARKET FOCUS ON LESS CYCLICAL INDUSTRIES 11 14.8% 17.6% 21.0% 2018 2020 2022 PF 1.8% 2006 15.3% 16.2% 17.0% 2018PF 2020PF 2022E CAI 2.7% 2006 SEM SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 12 • Portfolio transformation accelerates growth in less cyclical, higher margin end markets • Investments in our composites platform continue to drive margin expansion (1) (1) (1) 2018 and 2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION OVER THE YEARS 13 Adj. EBITDA Margins (1) • Focus on organic growth combined with transformative and bolt-on acquisitions • Divested commodity businesses tied to more cyclical end markets • Expanded presence in high growth areas of sustainable solutions, specialty healthcare applications, composites and more resilient end markets 5.4% 11.5% 16.1% 2006 2018 2022PF $142 $408 $585 2006 2018 2022PF 2006 figures exclude joint venture results 14 RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS Growing Dividend 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 0.95 0.99 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 11 YEARS ~$550MM PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS Dividends Share Repurchases Cumulative Buybacks $B n $ p e r sh ar e $2.95 2022 PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EPS Earnings Growth Expanding Profitability $0.15 $1.09 $2.08 $2.67 $2.95 2009 2012 2015 2018 2022PF T H IR D Q UART ER 2022 RE S U LTS $110 $119 2021 2022 $0.61 $0.59 2021 2022 Q3 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY CONT.

Product Name H15 H XF V2 70 MF5200-5004 NHFR V2 HS MF5200-5005 NHFR V2 RS H MF5200-5006 NHFR V2 RS HS H6 H XF V0 70 H20 H XF V0 T 70 H6 T/05 H XF V0 70 H6 T/10 H XF V0 70 H6 T/20 XF V0 T 70 H6 GF/10 XF V070 H8 GF/20 XF V0 70 H12 GF/25 H XF V0 70 H6 GF/30 XF V0 70 PE H XF V0 70 Polymer PP PE Flammability V2 V2 V2 V2 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 UL Listed No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Talc Talc Unfilled Unfilled Talc Talc Talc Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Unfilled Density (g/cm3) 1.03 0.9 0.98 1.05 1.07 1.06 1.08 1.15 1.16 1.11 1.25 1.32 1.35 1 MFI, 230°C/2.16 kg 13 20 23 20 5.5 20 6 6 6 6 7 12 5.5 E-Modulus (Tensile Modulus - Mpa) 1900 1500 2400 2600 2500 2500 2500 3000 3000 4300 6500 7500 8250 2000 Tensile Strength (Mpa) 25 30 32 30 26 20 26 25 23 55 70 75 78 20 Elongation (%) Product Name C10 XF V2 70 C10 H XF V0 70 C10 H XF V0 T C10 T/10 XF V0 70 C10 T/20 XF V0 70 C6 GF/30 H XF V0 70 C2 GF/20 XF V0 T 70 C6 GF30 H UV XF V0 70 GREY X2 70 GREY X3 70 Resin Chemistry COPO HOMO + COPO Polymer PP Flammability V2 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 UL Listed No No No No No Yes No No No No Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled Talc Talc Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Density (g/cm3) 1.01 1.06 1.09 1.16 1.28 1.35 1.23 1.38 1.24 1.25 MFI, 230°C/2.16 kg 7 10 10 9 10 4.5 2.5 4.5 4 0 E-Modulus (Tensile Modulus - Mpa) 1800 1500 1300 1500 2400 8000 5000 8000 5250 6000 Tensile Strength (Mpa) 18 15 20 15 15 60 45 60 40 45 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) (%) 63

TIER 1 SUPPLIER S E A T B U C K L E S Y S T E M • Rapid development of 3 colors for global OEM platform, for 3 materials (POM, SAN, PP) • Help Tier 1 transition from printing to laser marking of buckles • Develop formulation that offers laser marking solution plus color • Quick reaction to develop three colors for this global vehicle launch • Smartbatch™ color + laser marking formulation met requirements for critical safety components Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H C A B L E S • FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises where no duct and little space is available • Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables • UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid and bases • Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution with the desired combination of performance characteristics • Provided superior UV and chemical resistance, increasing cable lifetime • Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush resistance • Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable weight ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL CONTRACT MANUFACTURER A U T O - I N J E C T O R H O U S I N G • Excellent chemical and wear resistance • Excellent impact resistance • Specific color matching based on customer’s needs • Outstanding durability to extend product life • Customized a chemically resistant formulation to offer an impact-modified alternative to traditional competitors in the market • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Delivered custom color matching to meet all key requirements Custom Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER M O D U L A R W A L L C O N S T R U C T I O N • Technical expertise to provide a custom composite panel that meets performance requirements • High strength-to-weight ratio compared to incumbent materials • High impact resistance, durability, and structural integrity • On-site technical support with product development, including rigorous material sampling and testing • Custom-formulated panel structures meeting impact and lightweight requirements • Technical capabilities to provide a solution meeting residential fire testing Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PP NONWOVEN MANUFACTURER G E O T E X T I L E S • High concentrate UV solution (up to 50% light protection) in PP nonwoven textiles • Shorter lead time from existing supplier • Local technical support • Long-lasting UV stability • Provided high concentrate UV protection in nonwoven textiles with dosage @ 50% • Shortened the lead time with global supply and technical service • Offered excellent UV stability CesaTM Light Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER M O T O R M O U N T • Reduced part weight with retained performance • High strength • Corrosion resistance • Fatigue resistance • Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber PA66 composite that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part • Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die cast aluminum part • Relieved performance fears with mold flow analysis and hands-on technology support • Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market KEY REQUIREMENTS METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL VACUUM CLEANER BRAND B A T T E R Y P A C K & C O V E R • Flame retardance to conform to UL 94 V-0 at 0.75 mm • Easy to process and high-flow material to meet thin wall part design • Offered a UL 94 V-0 certified material to fulfill specific customer requests • Achieved excellent impact strength and good flexural modulus for added durability • Delivered an injection moldable PP with high flow to meet thin-wall demands Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?