• Among other responsibilities, the independent Lead Director: • Chairs executive sessions of the non-employee Directors and provides feedback and perspective to the CEO regarding discussions at these sessions; • Facilitates communications between the Chairman of the Board and other members of the Board; • Provides input from the Directors to the Chairman of the Board with regard to agendas and schedules for Board meetings; • Advises the Chairman of the Board as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information from management to the Board and regarding the effectiveness of Board meetings; • Interviews all Board candidates and provides the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee with recommendations on each candidate; • Maintains close contact with the Chair of each standing committee and assists in ensuring communications between each committee and the Board; • Considers the retention of advisers and consultants who report directly to the Board; and • Chairs Board meetings when the Chairman of the Board is unable to do so. The Consultant regularly attends Compensation Committee meetings, maintains regular contact with the Compensation Committee, and interacts with management to gather the data needed to prepare reports for Compensation Committee review. If you hold your shares through a bank, broker or other nominee, you must follow the instructions found on your voting instruction card, or contact your bank, broker or other nominee in order to revoke your previously delivered proxy, or participate in the Annual Meeting and vote electronically online during the Annual Meeting.

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The FDA no objection letter confirms that the recycled material included in this formulation can be used for manufacturing certain food-contact articles. Media contact Scott Collins scollins@collins-marcom.com +1 216.382.8840 Media Relations Contacts

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Using an advanced soft grip Versaflex™ TPE material in the bowl, cup and spoon, the manufacturer was able to meet critical food contact regulations in both Japan and China while simultaneously delivering an experience that reinforces their brand reputation. Media contact Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com Media Relations Contacts

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