Our comprehensive portfolio consists of Polystrand™ and Fiber-Line™ branded tapes, made using unique processes and materials to customize performance properties to meet specific application requirements such as tensile and flexural strength, impact performance, creep, chemical, and UV resistance.

Maintaining aesthetics is vital to keeping the high end, high quality brand image.

DURABILITY High Impact Strength, Weatherability SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA, Nylon Engineered Formulations AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics THERMAL MANAGEMENT LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, High Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites SENSORY EXPERIENCE Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization, Custom Color, Low Friction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs STRENGTH & STABILITY Excellent Dimensional Stability, High Stiffness, Impact Resistance SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancements SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance, UV Stable Additives, Anti-Static Additives STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE Corrosion Resistance, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nylon Engineered Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Chemical Foaming Additives METAL REPLACEMENT Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durability SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS STYLE & GRIT To all thrill seekers, fans and enthusiasts, your brand says, “Bring it!”

Glasforms is one of the world’s most respected brands in pultruded fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) and advanced composites.

Goff provides a unique perspective on our strategy and operations. Further, her experience as a Chief Executive Officer of a public company provides PolyOne with a diverse perspective when forming strategies to guide the direction of our Company. This strategy is consistent with our competitive market pay philosophy discussed in the “Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives” section of this proxy statement.

Patterson Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 2 Our Vision and Strategy Vision At Avient, we create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Strategy SPECIALIZATION Differentiates us through value-creating offerings to our customers. Note that if you submit improper expenses and/ or poorly documented expenses, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment. 13 Some examples of our business records include: • New product development • Test results • Laboratory reports • Research data • Financial reports • Expense reports • Invoices • Time records • Personnel records • Business plans • Letters, newsletter memos and emails addressed to associates • Information posted on The Loop Proprietary and confidential information includes: • Business plans and directional strategies • Research and technical data • Product recipes and process technologies • Product stewardship • Trade secrets, technologies and “know how” • Information about our competitive position • Unpublished financial information and projections • Product cost information • Information about proposed contracts and transactions • Customer, vendor, pricing and other commercial information • Computer software and systems developed for our business • Any other information that might be useful to a competitor 14 Q: My manager is on vacation, and in her absence I have been asked to sign a contract on behalf of the Company.

Speed, service, reputation, product line, brand recognition, delivery, quality and price are the principal factors affecting competition. Strategy and Key Trends To address these challenges and achieve our vision, we have implemented a strategy with four core components: specialization, globalization, operational excellence and commercial excellence. The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition globally.

GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L N O T AB BREAK Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 420 lbs 191 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 2 in 370 lbs 168 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) 332 lbs 151 kg 984 lbs 446 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 1298 lbs 589 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 lbs 227 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 839 lbs 381 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 lbs 524 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 lbs 694 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 lbs 667 kg Mixed Conditions ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi 15.73 MPa 184 psi 1.27 MPa Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi 15.24 MPa 78 psi 0.54 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi 14.97 MPa 262 psi 1.81 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi 14.49 MPa 138 psi 0.95 MPa Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi 14.11 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi 13.56 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi 13.15 MPa 61 psi 0.42 MPa Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi 13.00 MPa 432 psi 2.98 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi 12.91 MPa 281 psi 1.94 MPa Substrate  2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi 12.27 MPa 127 psi 0.88 MPa Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi 11.83 MPa 190 psi 1.31 MPa Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi 10.58 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 psi 11.10 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 psi 4.99 MPa 58 psi 0.40 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi 4.98 MPa 44 psi 0.30 MPa Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi 3.50 MPa 81 psi 0.56 MPa Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi 2.35 MPa 198 psi 1.37 MPa Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED  2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength Requires pilot hole Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use—no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.

APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION General use Opaque and transparent colors in PP, PE, COC, ABS, POM, PC, TPU, PEEK, and more Needle hubs and cannulae Opaque and translucent colors evaluated to ISO 6009 Ophthalmic caps and closures 13 standard colors in PE matched to American Academy of Ophthalmology; biologically evaluated to USP standard White pharmaceutical packaging White colorants for PE, HDPE, PP covering solid dose to nasal packaging needs Amber pharmaceutical packaging Pre-tested amber colorants LSR silicones For LSR silicones and transparent color PET/PP (e.g. amber) FUNCTIONALITY ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE UV protection in transparent packaging Blocks UV in 290–450nm for PP, PE, PETG, COP Processing aid/friction reduction Optimizes processing for PE, PP, ABS, POM—non-migrating Nucleation for reduced material consumption/cycle time Improves thermal and mechanical properties of PE and PP and allows wall thinning to support sustainability Clarifying Improves clarity of transparent PP applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability—sorbitol-free Laser marking/welding Activates the polymer to absorb Nd-YAG laser for fast reliable marking/assembly Gamma/e-beam sterilization Preserves the properties of PP and COP, reduces yellowing and compensates for discoloration Anti-static Reduces static buildup in applications such as films in API handling and inhaler spacers/nebulizers Antioxidant Provides thermal protection during converting/ downstream sterilization Anti-counterfeit/brand protection Covert and non-covert systems SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS As the need to integrate sustainability in the design of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and pharmaceutical packaging are looking for materials with a more environmentally friendly profile.

In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. We expect this expansion to continue as we execute our strategy, increase margins and consistently grow earnings in excess of the market. 28 Avient reflects 2022 estimated EBITDA of $635M Past Avient valuations reflect forward 12 months EBITDA at December 31 of the respective years.