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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.

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.

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This will be an important component to delivering long-term sustainable growth, and I look forward to communicating our detailed strategy later this year."

Microsoft Word - AVNT-2024.06.30-News Release (for PR) 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results • Second quarter sales grew to $850 million, a 3% increase over the prior year quarter and a 5% organic increase when excluding the impact of foreign exchange • Second quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.36 compared to $0.24 in the prior year quarter • Second quarter adjusted EPS of $0.76 exceeded guidance of $0.71 and increased 21% over prior year quarter, driven by organic revenue growth in all regions, favorable input costs and lower interest expense • Increasing 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to $2.55 to $2.70, from prior guidance of $2.50 to $2.65 given strong second quarter results; Revised guidance reflects 8% to 14% growth in adjusted EPS over the prior year • 2023 Sustainability Report published online, detailing progress toward 2030 Sustainability Goals and ESG performance ratings • Investor Day to be held December 4th in New York City to highlight the company strategy CLEVELAND – August 6, 2024 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions, today announced its second quarter 2024 results.

Goff provides a unique perspective on o rur strategy and operations. He is also Non- Executive Chairman of Valvoline Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Ashland Global Holdings and a leadingworldwide producer and distributer of premium-branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants and automotive chemicals, since September 2016. This strategy is consistent with our competitive market pay philosophy discussed in the “Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives” section of this proxy statement.

This excludes the impact of EPS accretion from the Dyneema acquisition.” 2 The company is providing its first quarter results in anticipation of discussions with investors, following the signing of an agreement with Royal DSM (“DSM”) to purchase the DSM Protective Materials business (including the Dyneema® brand) (“Dyneema”).

Magna represents another addition to our growing portfolio of sustainable solutions, as brand owners seek eco-conscious materials for their customers,” Mr.

$0.30 $0.52 Q4 2020 ORGANIC PERFORMANCE 3 Sales $922 $997 +8% Operating Income EPS $58 $80 +38% +73% • Record 4th quarter sales, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS performance • All segments delivered year-over-year sales and operating income growth, led by consumer and healthcare end markets • Clariant Masterbatch integration synergy capture ahead of schedule: $5 million realized in 2020 ($ in millions except EPS) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition Q4 2020 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 4 Sales Operating Income $100 $100 $100 $922 $100 $100 $100 $997 Distribution CAI SEM Total 2019 2020 $178 $272 $490 $191 $305 $526 SEM Distribution CAI +8% +7% +7% +12% $5 $5 $5 $58 $5 $5 $5 $80 Avient CAI SEM Total $17 $19 $40 $18 $30 $58 Distribution SEM CAI +38% +45% +58% +6% (3) (3) (1) (2) (1) Total company sales include intercompany sales eliminations (2) Total company reflects adjusted operating income and includes corporate costs (3) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 5 • Completed transformational Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and created new brand name Avient • Increased pro forma adjusted EPS 11% from $1.74 to $1.93 as an essential supplier during the pandemic and due to growth in demand for consumer applications • Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record operating income on gains from composites • Achieved record free cash flow, increased dividend for 10th year in a row and delevered from 3.5x to 2.7x net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA • Culture is everything: Certified as a Great Place to Work® $133 $150 10% 23%8% 21% 4% 15% 2006 2020PF Healthcare Consumer Packaging Avient Portfolio Transformation 22% 59% CLARIANT MASTERBATCH: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION Clariant MB EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8 9.6 6.5 2019PF 2020PF 2020PF w/ Full Synergies • Acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch significantly expands presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – 13% EBITDA growth as an essential supplier in COVID response and recovery • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.4 billion.