https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Avient 2022 Proxy Statement.pdf
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Background
Gender Male Male Male Male Male Female Female Male Male Male Female Male
Race/Ethnicity White White White Black White White White Black White White White White
Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 2 2 — 1 2 — 1
PROXY SUMMARY
PROXY STATEMENT 2022 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 13
GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS
As part of our commitment to overall excellence, our Companyʼs governance practices include the
following:
Director Independence
• Strong commitment to Director independence: Eleven out of our twelve Director nominees are
independent
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Proxy%2520Statement%25202016.pdf
Performance Analysis
2-Year CEO SCT Pay
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Potential misalignment:
Low performance/ high pay
Potential misalignment:
High performance/ low pay
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
30
For purposes of this graph, pay is defined as the two-year sum of Summary Compensation Table pay for all
applicable elements including base salary, stock and option awards at grant value, non-equity incentive plan
compensation and all other compensation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025 Proxy Statement.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024 Proxy Statement_March.pdf
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024 Proxy Statement %28Filed%29.pdf
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