IPR&D consists of two projects that we expect to complete during 2013. IPR&D consists of two projects that we expect to complete during 2013. We expect to complete this study by the end of 2013.

AVNT-2022.09.30-News Release 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results • Completed the acquisition of DSM Protective Materials (including Dyneema®) on September 1st and the sale of the Distribution business on November 1st • $750 million of after-tax proceeds from the sale of Distribution used to redeem all Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2023 and pay down a portion of term loan debt • GAAP EPS from continuing operations of ($0.30) includes special items of ($0.75) primarily associated with acquisition-related costs and an adjustment to environmental reserves • Adjusted EPS excluding intangible amortization of $0.59 is in line with the company’s guidance of $0.58 provided on September 27th • Revised full year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.60 primarily as a result of recently announced COVID lockdowns CLEVELAND – November 2, 2022 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable solutions, today announced its third quarter 2022 results. We completed the acquisition of APM and the sale of our Distribution business, and are using the net proceeds to pay down near- term maturing debt as previously announced.”

Buyer shall accept, as full and complete performance by Seller, deliveries in accordance with such determinations as Seller may make. These Terms, together with (i) the product description, quantity, price, and payment terms stated on Seller’s order confirmation, (ii) any credit agreement, and (iii) the Specifications, if any, constitute the complete and final agreement and understanding between Seller and Buyer relating to the Product and supersede all prior oral or written communications, agreements, understandings, representations, statements, and assurances between the parties.

Buyer shall accept, as full and complete performance by Seller, deliveries in accordance with such determinations as Seller may make. These Terms, together with (i) the product description, quantity, price, and payment terms stated on Seller’s order confirmation, (ii) any credit agreement, and (iii) the Specifications, if any, constitute the complete and final agreement and understanding between Seller and Buyer relating to the Product and supersede all prior oral or written communications, agreements, understandings, representations, statements, and assurances between the parties.

WHAT WE DO: WE ARE A FORMULATOR CUSTOM FORMULATION 6 N OVE MBE R 2 , 2023 W E BCAS T P RE S E N TAT I O N Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity to advance commercial strategy Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS FIRST YEAR 8 Composites comprises over half of Specialty Engineered Materials, compared to 9% in 2016 Proven history of success in areas such as outdoor high performance, defense and sustainable solutions Composites 44% 56% 2023E Sales Collaboration & InnovationComposites as a % of SEM People & Culture Talented, passionate, and creative associates drive continued integration success and allow two cultures to come together as one Avient Lightweight Protective Laminates: PROJECTILE PROTECTION Dyneema® Fiber Solutions Cushioning + Fit + Comfort: LONG-TERM WEAR reSound™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Strength + Durability + Light-Weighting: SOLID MOUNTING BRACKETS Nymax™ Bergamid™ Complēt™ Engineered Materials Durability + Lubricity: HELMET LATCHES Lubri-One™ Internally Lubricated Polymers Color Consistency and Weatherability CUSTOMIZED SPECIFICATIONS Avient Color and Additive Solutions Antennae Performance FAST, RELIABLE CONNECTIONS PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES Wired Connections CONSTANT COMMUNICATION Syncure™ Cross-linkable Wire & Cable Formulations9 10 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS CROSS SELLING OPPORTUNITIES 10 Q 3 P E RFO RMAN CE 15.4% 16.3% 2022 PF 2023 Results vs. Further, as a result of Avient's portfolio shift to a pure play specialty formulator, it has completed several acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.

Further, as a result of Avient's strategic shift to an innovator of materials solutions, it has completed several acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.

The Dutch government has set an ambitious goal for a complete circular economy by 2050.

In 2021, we successfully completed the pre-registration for UK REACH post Brexit. · Net zero (1.5C) aligned policies related to procurement decisions, supplier and regulatory engagement, decarbonzation pathways, product pipeline have not fully been established, but is something we are considering · Further enhancement of policies to support the due diligence efforts of M&A opportunities that include climate-related criteria may benefit our decision-making · In 2022, Avient instituted our first internal cost of carbon to better prioritize low-carbon investments · We are constructing a detailed decarbonization pathway aligned to our existing 2030 goal.

Total consideration paid by the Company to complete the APM Acquisition was $1.4 billion, net of cash acquired. We completed our testing of impairment as of October 1, noting no impairment in 2022, 2021 or 2020. Total consideration paid by the Company to complete the APM Acquisition was $1.4 billion, net of cash acquired.

We completed our testing of impairment on October 1, 2011, noting no impairment. Upon completion projects are reclassified to technology and amortized over their useful lives. In-process R&D consists of two projects which we expect to be completed within the next two years.