Microsoft PowerPoint - PolyOne Investor Presentation 5.4.20_v8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P E O P LE P RO D U CT S P LA N E T P E RF O R MAN C E •• •• •• JVs Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty     To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and sustainable solutions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2016 2017 2018 2019 Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth PolyOne Corporation 33 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows: 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016** 2017** 2018 2018*** Q1 2019*** 2019 Q1 2020 Net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders Joint venture equity earnings, after tax Special items, before tax(1) Special items, tax adjustments(1) Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 166.4 $ 173.5 $ 161.1 $ 87.7 $ 22.4 $ 75.5 $ 33.1 (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — — — — — — — (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 23.8 32.9 59.5 58.7 12.2 61.7 9.6 (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (15.9) (24.8) (25.3) (25.1) (1.2) (5.9) (1.0) $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 174.3 $ 181.6 $ 195.3 $ 121.3 $ 33.4 $ 131.3 $ 41.7 Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 82.1 80.4 80.4 78.2 77.7 86.7 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.06 $ 2.21 $ 2.43 $ 1.51 $ 0.43 $ 1.69 $ 0.48 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation. ** Pro forma for sale of Designed Structures and Solutions segment (DSS). *** Pro forma for sale of Performance Products and Solutions segment (PP&S).

ELECTRONICS BRAND P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T • Ensures quality sound performance • Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility • Impact protection within a set temperature range • Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g • Reduced scrap and improved product manufacturability, compared to metal, with an injection molded formulation • Met strict testing requirements, including achieving desired impact protection performance at the specific temperature range and target weight • Maintained depth of base sound Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - Spanish BAYER® T A P A S O B R E - M O L D E A D A C O N E L A S T Ó M E R O T E R M O P L Á S T I C O ( T P E ) • Fácil de sujetar y abrir • Requerimientos de diseño: • Logotipo en relieve • Color específico de la marca • Optimiza el espacio en los estantes y reduce el embalaje • Funcionalidad de embalaje mejorada, tanto para el usuario (diseño ergonómico) como en el estante (mejor apilamiento y menos embalaje) • Se ofreció una formulación de valor agregado que permitió al cliente ampliar la diferenciación de la marca en el mercado Elastómero termoplástico GLS™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

D is t. ) K W R P P G A V Y F U L R P M G C P H X L F M C H U N IF F E C L A S H K R A E M N C E S C L A LB Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,650M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators. Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA Median: 81% Median: 78% HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021 87 90 86 82 80 78 73 87 82 82 79 79 78 78 77 76 71 67 46 A vi en t K W R P P G A V Y F U L R P M G C P F M C U N V R C E IF F A S H E C L B N R E M N H X L H U N K R A S C L A L B (6) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of July 28, 2021 Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA Our current valuation with updated guidance implies an EBITDA multiple that is below specialty formulator peers and the median of other selected chemical / specialty companies. With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 25 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 9.5 18.5 15.1 15.1 14.0 11.0 10.4 29.5 28.2 23.9 18.7 12.4 12.2 11.1 9.3 9.2 9.2 7.6 7.6 6.0 A vi en t K W R P P G A V Y R P M F U L G C P A L B H X L E C L IF F F M C B N R A S H S C L E M N U N V R K R A C E H U N Median: 11.1xMedian: 14.6x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

D is t. ) K W R R P M P P G A V Y F U L G C P F M C H X L IF F F O E H U N E C L K R A E M N A S H C E S C L G R A A LB Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of March 12, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,100M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators. Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA Median: 84% Median: 77% HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $510M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of March 12, 2021 85 89 86 86 82 80 76 89 85 83 82 81 78 77 77 76 75 73 70 69 49 19 A vi en t K W R P P G R P M A V Y F U L G C P F M C IF F H X L U N V R E C L A S H B N R F O E E M N C E G R A H U N K R A S C L A L B Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of March 12, 2021 Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA Our current valuation implies an EBITDA multiple that is below specialty formulator peers and some of our more highly valued chemical peers. With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 26 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $510M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 11.3 18.6 14.3 13.6 13.3 12.2 10.7 28.8 26.3 23.3 14.6 12.4 11.7 11.6 11.2 11.0 10.6 10.3 9.6 9.1 8.5 7.2 A vi en t K W R A V Y R P M P P G G C P F U L H X L A L B E C L IF F F M C A S H F O E B N R C E G R A E M N S C L U N V R K R A H U N Median: 11.2xMedian: 13.5x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

Key Features • Good chemical resistance • Hydrophobic • Good abrasion resistance • Good tensile strength Disadvantages • Flammable • Dissolves in strong alkalis • Susceptible to creep FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR PET POLYESTER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® PET POLYESTER PRODUCTS • Swellcoat® Binder Yarn • Swellcoat® Buffer Thread • Swellcoat® Filler Yarn • Ripcords • Round Sling Core Yarn Abrasion Resistance Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid) Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) P P P X P O P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 9.3 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.38 Elongation @ Break % 14.6 Tensile Modulus g/d 120 Moisture Regain* % 0.4 Creep** % 1.0 – 12.0 Shrinkage*** % 8.0 – 15.0 Melt Point °C 256 Decomposition Temp.

Microsoft PowerPoint - PolyOne Investor Presentation 5.4.20_v8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P E O P LE P RO D U CT S P LA N E T P E RF O R MAN C E •• •• •• JVs Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty     To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and sustainable solutions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2016 2017 2018 2019 Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth PolyOne Corporation 33 Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D P A N E L S T E C H N O L O G Y LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 4 DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENERGY TRANSPORTATION Military • Law Enforcement First Responders Body Armor • Helmets Vehicle Protection Sustainable Infrastructure Offshore Wind Electrical Grid Protection EV Battery Components Commercial Laminates Body & Trim • Air Cargo and Railroad Car Panels 5G Applications Fiber Optic Cables Satellite Communications Connectors and Components 5 COMPOSITES SERVE DIVERSIFIED END MARKETS INDUSTRIAL Lifting Slings • Aquaculture High Pressure Pipe Conveyer Springs Q 2 P ER FO RM A N CE Q2 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. Global Compact • Highlights ESG Performance, including ratings, awards, and certifications • Features increased carbon emissions disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data • Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program, designed to enable supplier evaluation & collaboration • Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused on safety, employee engagement and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 15 Avient Confidential 16 • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • Leadership will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainable solutions portfolio • Deep dive into how we enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals SUSTAINABILITY DAY 16 …are Growing at Twice the Rate as Conventional Products Sustainably-Branded Products… STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE DRIVES DEMAND Consumers Are demanding recyclability and eco- conscious products Governments Are mandating changes through legislation, taxes, and regional accords Brand Owners Have committed to ambitious goals to achieve sustainability metrics 17 AP P EN D IX 20 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 22 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 7 8 8 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N C E H X L E C L A S H E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 2023E (%) 23 79 90 84 83 76 73 88 82 77 74 72 67 57 20 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E H X L E C L A S H H U N E M N S C L Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies MULTIPLE EXPANSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of July 21, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $525M and closing share price of $40.93.

• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to:• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to:  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Spartech acquisition, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;g p y p g ;  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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;, , p y p y g , y p p ;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The non‐GAAP financial measures i l d dj t d EPS i b f i t t t d i ti dinclude: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating income, Specialty platform gross margin percentage, adjusted operating income, return on invested capital, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of corporate p p charges in certain calculations. In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOnebefore special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long‐term employee incentive plans. • A reconciliation of each non‐GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is co pa ab e G a c a easu e s attac ed to t s p ese tat o c s posted on our website at www.polyone.com.

Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Mar 2023 Earnings Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N (NYSE: AVNT) M A R C H 2 0 2 3 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. Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 2023E(%) 31 79 87 81 79 76 73 90 77 76 75 73 64 59 33 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E A S H H X L E C L H U N E M N S C L MULTIPLE EXPANSION Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.89. Avient 2011 and 2018 valuations reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years. 32 EV / 2023E EBITDA Historic Multiple 6.5 8.3 10.0 15.6 13.9 13.7 12.8 9.5 18.0 17.5 12.3 10.2 9.7 8.8 8.4 5.9 A vi en t (2 01 1) A vi en t (2 01 8) A vi en t K W R P P G R P M A V Y F U L H X L E C L F M C A S H S C L H U N E M N C E RA W M AT ER IA L OVE RV IE W 34 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 11% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 12% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 6% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 30% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials Excludes Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 37% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 20% Packaging 24% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company adjusted EBITDA of $592M includes corporate costs $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) Transportation 9% Healthcare 8% 36 C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% EMEA 38% Asia 20% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 37 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 8% Building & Construction 11% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% REGION 38 Packaging 5% Consumer 19% Healthcare 8%Industrial 16% Transportation 10% Telecommunications 10% Energy 9% Defense 15% Building & Construction 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 27% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 3% Energy 1% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET Packaging 27% Consumer 14% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (37% of sales)Transportation 11% Packaging 13% Consumer 24% Healthcare 12% Industrial 15% Building & Construction 13% Energy 5% Defense 5% US & Canada (40% of sales) Transportation 7% Packaging 56% Consumer 23% Healthcare 4% Industrial 7% Building & Construction 4% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 3% Telecommunications 6% 39