INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V E S I N N O VAT I V E P R O D U C T P O R T F O L I O AN D S AL E S G R O W T H 19 160 270 2011 2019 2020E 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21E TARGET NET LEVERAGE BY 2021 ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$350MM PAID OVER LAST 10 YEARS RETURNING VALUE TO SHAREHOLDERS 12 Free Cash Flow Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging Strong track record of cash generation put to work in M&A and return to shareholders while modestly levered 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2.9x 2020PF* 2021E Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage $ $ p e r s h a re *2020 estimate and Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business Cash Generation ~$270MM Another unique value creation lever at Avient is synergy capture with our recent acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 17 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Other 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 9 t (E x c l. D is t.

Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R M E E T I N G S (NYSE: AVNT) M A R C H 2 0 2 2 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. D is t. ) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022. OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 5.4 8.5 10.1 10.0 15.7 15.0 14.2 12.7 10.2 25.0 19.7 17.7 13.2 12.3 10.0 9.9 8.9 8.5 8.3 6.6 01 1) 01 6) 02 1) (T o da y) Historic Multiple SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SAFETY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H E A R I N G P R O T E C T I O N H E A D S E T • High performing acoustic solution • Lightweight material • Good surface aspect • Lost cost solution • Met acoustic test and chemical resistance requirements

AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER K I T C H E N E X T R A C T O R H O O D S • Halogen free to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided a non-halogenated solution while increasing the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design (Avient Design), regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations – NHFR Series KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR TELECOM COMPANY B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E S H I F T E R • Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique antenna design • Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks • Met required Dk / Df properties using two customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df 0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007 • Accelerated speed to market due to thermoplastics’ design flexibility Custom Edgetek™ Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SHAMPOO BRAND P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R C A R E • Customized color and anti-UV combination • Provided quick response and local service • Simplified processing without additional equipment investment • Increase innovation capabilities and brand aesthetics OnColor™ Frost PET Effect KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL CARE DEVICES P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y • Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces without compromising product performance • Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerate product development timeline • Preserved polymer performance by minimizing undesirable microbes • Designed a masterbatch solution that achieved color harmony between diverse polymeric materials even with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab testing fees by up to $50,000 Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives with OnColor™ Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SAFETY MAT MANUFACTURER P R E S S U R E - S E N S I T I V E S W I T C H M A T S • Broad range of hardness and durability • Availability of custom colors • Long-lasting material for use in high-traffic areas including amusement park rides and workstations • Moisture and abrasion resistance • Provided durable plastisol solutions with needed hardness for specific applications • Offered customized colors to meet brand and product specifications • Supplied a solution giving added protection against moisture intrusion • Incorporated antimicrobial additives to resist mold growth CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?