In other words, they are in functionally different customer classes, and are not in competition with each other. In other words, do not just “slip out the back door.”) Avoid any marketing or other program that could be characterized as unfair or deceptive.

We’re taking these and other steps, so we can improve our performance. We compete against other national independent resin distributors in North America, along with other regional distributors. OTHER INFORMATION PART III ITEM 10.

We compete against other national independent resin distributors in North America, along with other regional distributors. OTHER INFORMATION None. OTHER INFORMATION PART III ITEM 10.

Audit Committee members shall not simultaneously serve on the audit committees of more than two other public companies. The Audit Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees, consisting of the chairperson of the committee, or other members when appropriate. Compensation to any outside legal, accounting or other advisors employed by the Audit Committee; 3.

This provision is not intended, and will not be used, to inhibit or chill employees’ collective action rights or any other rights protected by law. Confidential 4 Avient IT Department Information Systems Use Policy September 1, 2021 Additionally, the following Information Systems uses are prohibited unless specifically authorized by Avient or authorized Avient IT representatives: • Revealing account usernames, passwords, or other Personal Data to others or allowing use of Information Systems by others, including family and other household members; • Conducting any form of network monitoring that could intercept data not intended for the recipient User; • Circumventing User authentication or security of any Information Systems; or • Using personal devices to access Confidential Data or connect to Information Systems. Information Systems” – any software, hardware, firmware, data networks, physical or remote storage media, or other digital services used, owned, accessed, controlled, leased, or operated by Avient.

Sustainable product development and other commitments are outlined in Avient’s 2030 Sustainability Goals. In addition, other customer-facing associates also benefit from CCS engagement. Also, our CESA™ Additive Masterbatches are utilized for solar back sheets to enhance the halogen-free mono material structure and protect against voltage breakdowns.

# # 3 Forward-looking Statements In this press release, 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. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition related costs, and other non-routine costs.

This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, environmental remediation costs, mark-to- market adjustments associated with benefit plans, acquisition related costs, and other non- routine costs. https://www.avient.com/ 5 Forward-looking Statements In this press release, 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. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.

They use words such as "will," “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition-related costs, and other non- routine costs. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 18 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 24 A vi e n t A vi e n t (E xc l.

But none of this would be possible without exceptional associates who continue to take care of each other and our customers. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, restructuring costs, environmental remediation costs, acquisition related costs, and other non-routine costs.