Our in-house innovation pipeline remains robust, as we leverage our formulation expertise and sustainable solutions portfolio. Independent Registered Public Accountant Services and Related Fee Arrangements Report of the Audit Committee The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Director Independence Lead Director Board Leadership Structure Board’s Oversight of Risk Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance Guidelines Related Person Transactions Communication with Board Board and Committees Board Attendance Board Committees AAudit Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 8 MEMBERS: Compensation Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 5 Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 2 MEMBERS: Environmental, Health and Safety Committee – Primary Responsibilities and Requirements NUMBER OF MEETINGS IN 2019: 2 Board Refreshment and Diversity 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 5 or fewer 6 to 10 More than 10 Years of Service 3 of 10 Director nominees Diversity NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 2019 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Non-Employee Director Compensation Highlights Non-Employee Director Retainer and Meeting Fees Role Annual Cash Retainers NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 2019 Director Compensation Table Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash Stock Awards Total (1) Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (column (a)) Stock Awards (column (b)) Option Awards Outstanding and Fully-Vested Deferred Shares Number of Deferred Shares(1) Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Shares Number of Shares Owned(1) Right to Acquire Shares Total Beneficial Ownership % of Class(4) Name and Address Number of Common Shares % of Class Stock Ownership Guidelines for Non-Employee Directors Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Executive Summary Name Title How Pay is Tied to Company Performance.

Patterson added, “We have been on a multi-year journey to transform our portfolio and become a premier formulator of specialty and sustainable solutions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; any material adverse changes in the Dyneema Business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Dyneema Acquisition, and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.

ISO 9001:2015 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 47804 Certification Date: 07 January 2013 Effective Date: 17 December 2018 Expiration Date: 06 January 2022 Issue Date: 17 December 2018 Alex Weisselberg, President This certificate may be found on the ABS QE Website (www.abs-qe.com).

ISO 13485:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 54139 Certification Date: 04 September 2019 Effective Date: 29 August 2022 Expiration Date: 01 September 2025 Revision Date: 29 August 2022 Dominic Townsend, President This certificate may be found on the ABS QE Website (www.abs-qe.com).

ISO 13485:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 65567 Effective Date: 08 September 2023 Expiration Date: 07 September 2026 Revision Date: 08 September 2023 Dominic Townsend, President This certificate may be found on the ABS QE Website (www.abs-qe.com).

INJECTION MOLDER T O U C H S C R E E N S U R F A C E • Provide antimicrobial protection with strong log reduction (gram-negative / gram-positive efficacy) using globally available and cost-effective active ingredients • Incorporate a compatible recycled base resin • Utilize recyclate with no haze or discoloration (yellowing) of product, even with long-term heat aging • Maintain visual clarity while using antimicrobial raw materials with additional functional additives • Offered expertise in antimicrobial solutions, application development, and versatile product forms • Provided non-public health claims and reduced material use with recycled polycarbonate • Delivered strong efficacy >Log 2 against gram- negative and gram-positive bacteria • Supported a safe, hygienic environment while maintaining clarity and performance using a masterbatch with recycled content Cesa WithStand SX Low Haze Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PLATINUM REGISTRATION INC. 1040 South Gaylord Street, Suite 71, Denver, CO 80209 www.platinumregistration.com | info@platinumregistration.com Polystrand, Inc. 8375 Highfield Parkway, Englewood, CO, 80112 Is certified by PLATINUM REGISTRATION as a company that has developed, implemented and maintains a quality management system that conforms to the requirements of the following International Standards: ISO 9001:2015 (Requirements not applicable:8.5.5 Post-delivery activities.)

The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable. Seller reserves to itself all applicable duty drawback allowances, and Buyer shall provide assistance in connection with Seller’s application for the same. Applicable Law and Arbitration.

Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of IATF 16949 requirements may be obtained by consulting the organization. Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of IATF 16949 requirements may be obtained by consulting the organization.

Total number of shares previously listed in the Articles or other Amendments with the Ohio Secretary of State: With the submission of this amendment, NEW total number of shares: Print Name By (if applicable) Signature Print Name By (if applicable) Signature By signing and submitting this form to the Ohio Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has the requisite authority to execute this document. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, effective as of the time and date that the applicable certificate is accepted for filing by the Ohio Secretary of State (the “Effective Time”), the name of the Company shall be changed from “PolyOne Corporation” to “Avient Corporation.”