They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales. In addition, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS, which exclude the impact of special items, are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans. ROIC is defined as trailing twelve month adjusted operating income from continuing operations after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a five quarter period.

Staying close to our customers to help them navigate the uncertain environment and execute their respective plans 2. Using our “global reach with a local touch” model to win share and new business 3. Executing flawlessly and continue advancing our strategy while prioritizing investments and resources for our growth vectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Management believes this provides comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. D tr ib u tio 2021 Expansion Goals With the Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets.

To stay competitive and relevant, businesses must create solutions for end- of-use materials and reintegrate them back into the ecosystem. To start, nations must work toward updating their climate and international trade policies to include plans for post-use materials. Industries should also develop action plans for transitioning to sustainable energies and materials that can retain a high value in the post-consumer market.

They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Management believes this provides comparability of the performance of the combined businesses. Operational Excellence Empowers us to respond to the voice of the customer with relentless continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence Empowers us to respond to the voice of the customer with relentless continuous improvement. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. These endeavors are made possible by the joining of our businesses.

Our recent performance demonstrates the resiliency of our portfolio during challenging times.” 2 As a continuation of its specialty transformation, the company announced in April it had entered into an agreement to acquire the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) (“Dyneema”) and that it is exploring the sale of its Distribution business. We expect demand in Asia to improve from the prior quarter and growth to continue in the Americas, offsetting softening conditions in Europe and weaker foreign exchange,” said Jamie A. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Operational Excellence Empowers us to respond to the voice of the customer with relentless continuous improvement. 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. These endeavors are made possible by the joining of our businesses.

They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales  PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources. In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans

Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). 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. These endeavors are made possible by the joining of our businesses.