We regularly conduct market analyses to ensure the competitiveness of pay ranges, aligned to our objective to award pay that is commensurate with experience, level of responsibility, and marketability.

We regularly conduct market analyses to ensure the competitiveness of pay ranges, aligned to our objective to award pay that is commensurate with experience, level of responsibility, and marketability.

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. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, any recessionary conditions, and terrorism or hostilities Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, mark-to-market adjustments associated with benefit plans, environmental remediation costs, acquisition-related costs, and other non-routine costs.

These savings are realized through circular activities that enable more efficient use of materials and less reliance on the raw materials market, where prices are often volatile. Industries should also develop action plans for transitioning to sustainable energies and materials that can retain a high value in the post-consumer market. SOURCE: https://www.wri.org /insights/5-ways-unlock-value-circular-economy https://www.wri.org/insights/5-ways-unlock-value-circular-economy Taking the Next Steps Take the Circular Economy to the Next Level Because sustainable material solutions and technology are evolving at the speed of life, it takes fresh thinking, agile R & D, and imaginative use of next-generation materials to bring life-changing products to market safely and quickly.

Avient can provide materials compatible with the LDS (Laser Direct Structuring) process to achieve design flexibility and increased speed to market for base station antennas. In addition, our LDS materials can shorten lead times by supplying materials in just a few weeks to help increase speed to market.

CORE plastisols offer strength and flexibility while being phthalate-free, providing an alternative for markets and applications affected by strict guidelines. CORE Non-Phthalate Plastisols are also included in Avient’s No Surprises Pledge, made to all customers and markets across the globe.

PRODUCT BULLETIN KEY BENEFITS • Non-nylon based • Up to 50% lower haze • Lower impact on PET recycle stream • 40% increased shelf-life at maximum allowable use limit • No induction period, provides immediate protection • Can be used with any PET & most rPET grades • Simple to use with existing mono- layer equipment • Suitable for use on multi-layer machines MARKET & APPLICATIONS • PET and rPET rigid packaging for food and beverage REGULATORY ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G meets direct food contact regulatory requirements in major markets.

These have been used successfully in personal care and consumer goods to enhance the look and feel of products and increase market appeal. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Can be formulated for PESU, PPSU, and PSU • 43 standard colors as well as custom colors available • Ultra-high heat resistance • Based on raw materials pretested per ISO 10993 • Range of brilliant, vibrant colors • Based on raw materials compliant with food contact • Customizable with functional additive solutions • Based in polysulfone resins for ultra-high performance; may be formulated for other resin types • Low minimum order quantities available MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Transcend colorants are formulated specifically for the healthcare market, and ideal for applications such as: • Dental tools and equipment • Surgical robots • Surgical lighting • Diagnostic equipment PRODUCT BULLETIN & COLOR CARD Colors may vary from actual color shown.

It follows, then, that indoor household products designed to make that time more enjoyable tend to grab market share. Grips made with TPEs not only deliver these qualities, but they also expand the design flexibility you need to add these marketable, value-added features to your products.