has always generated strong free cash flow, and with the exception of seasonal working capital investment, this was again the case in the first quarter," said

added, "We are an asset-light, high-touch business that generates very high free cash flow conversion. 

The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income, free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA.

The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS and free cash flow.

In the mold, use general purpose nozzles (not tapered nozzles) and large, free-flow gates.

AUSSCHLIESSLICHE BESCHRÄNKTE GEWÄHRLEISTUNG 2.1 Seller warrants that the goods subject to the sale (“Product”) are free from defects in title and that the Product conforms at the time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance, or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document exists, and other specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”). AUSSCHLIESSLICHE BESCHRÄNKTE GEWÄHRLEISTUNG 2.1 Seller warrants that the goods subject to the sale (“Product”) are free from defects in title and that the Product conforms at the time of shipment to a Certificate of Analysis, a Certificate of Compliance, or a Product Specification Sheet, if any such document exists, and other specifications signed by Seller (“Specifications”).

Safety and Health The top priority at Avient is the safety and health of our associates, and our ultimate goal is to operate injury free. To be considered independent, the Board, with input and a recommendation from the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, must affirmatively determine that a given Director has no material relationship with the Company (either directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with the Company) and is free from any business, family or other relationship that would reasonably be expected to interfere with the exercise of independent judgment as a Director. Year Ended December 31, 2023 Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation Cash provided by operating activities $ 201.6 Taxes paid on gain on sale of business 104.1 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities 305.7 Capital expenditures (119.4) Adjusted free cash flow $ 186.3 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Operating Income - Consolidated Operating income - GAAP $ 196.8 Special items in operating income 116.0 Adjusted operating income $ 312.8 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Operating Income - CAI Operating income - GAAP $ 259.9 Foreign exchange impacts (8.0) Adjusted operating income $ 251.9 A-2 Cover Page Table of Contents Letter to our Shareholders Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting Proxy Summary Voting and Meeting Info Company Operating Performance Our Company Culture Impact of Performance on NEO Comp Director Nominees Governance Highlights Proposal 1 - BOD Election Director Bios Proposal 2 - Advisory Vote Proposal 3 - Ratification of EY Report of Audit Committee Corporate Governance 2023 Non-Employee Director Compensation Ownership of Avient Shares CD&A - Executive Summary CD&A - Key Results (narrative) CD&A - PFP and Exec Comp CD&A - Exec Comp Philosopy CD&A - What we pay and Why Executive Compensation - Tables CEO Pay Ratio Pay Versus Performance Miscellaneous Appendix A

End of Fill Part Length Dynamic Pressure Hydrostatic Pressure P re ss u re Gate End Part FIGURE 61 - Deflection Equations H F WLMax Deflection: 0.002" (0.05mm) 1 = W • H3 12 _______ bending = F • L3 48 • E • I _______ 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline FIGURE 60 - Pressure vs Part Length FIGURE 61 - Deflection equations FIGURE 62 - For Plate Shaped Parts FIGURE 63 - For Cylindrical Shaped Parts Design Guide 49 • MMoldings = Combined mass of molded parts • Cp = Specific Heat of the material Step 3 – Heat Removal Rate • Nlines = The total number of independent cooling lines there are in the mold • tc = The cooling time required by the part (Determined in step 1) Step 4 – Coolant Volumetric Flow Rate • ΔTMax,Coolant = Change in coolant Temperature During Molding (1°C) • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • CP = Specific heat of coolant Step 5 – Determine Cooling Line Diameter • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • VCoolant = Volumetric flow rate of coolant • μCoolant = Viscosity of coolant • ΔPline = Max pressure drop per line (Usually equals half of the pump capacity) • LLine = Length of the cooling lines COOLING LINE SPACING 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 2D < H line < 5D H line < W line < 2H line FIGURE 70 - Cooling Line Spacing FIGURE 64 - Heat Transfer Equation FIGURE 65 - Total Cooling for Mold FIGURE 66 - Cooling Required by Each Line FIGURE 68 - Max Diameter Equation FIGURE 69 - Min Diameter Equation FIGURE 67 - Volumetric Flow Rate Equation 50 Gravi-Tech ADHESIVE ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Cyanoacrylate Rapid, one-part process Various viscosities Can be paired with primers for polyolefins Poor strength Low stress crack resistance Low chemical resistance Epoxy High strength Compatible with various substrates Tough Requires mixing Long cure time Limited pot life Exothermic Hot Melt Solvent-free High adhesion Different chemistries for different substrates High temp dispensing Poor high temp performance Poor metal adhesion Light Curing Acrylic Quick curing One component Good environmental resistance Oxygen sensitive Light source required Limited curing configurations Polyurethane High cohesive strength Impact and abrasion resistance Poor high heat performance Requires mixing Silicone Room temp curing Good adhesion Flexible Performs well in high temps Low cohesive strength Limited curing depth Solvent sensitive No-Mix Acrylic Good peel strength Fast cure Adhesion to variety of substrates Strong odor Exothermic Limited cure depth Design Guide 51 Bibliography 1.

Safety and Health The top priority at Avient is the safety and health of our associates, and our ultimate goal is to operate injury free. To be considered independent, the Board, with input and a recommendation from the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, must affirmatively determine that a given Director has no material relationship with the Company (either directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with the Company) and is free from any business, family or other relationship that would reasonably be expected to interfere with the exercise of independent judgment as a Director. Year Ended December 31, 2023 Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation Cash provided by operating activities $ 201.6 Taxes paid on gain on sale of business 104.1 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities 305.7 Capital expenditures (119.4) Adjusted free cash flow $ 186.3 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Operating Income - Consolidated Operating income - GAAP $ 196.8 Special items in operating income 116.0 Adjusted operating income $ 312.8 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Reconciliation to Operating Income - CAI Operating income - GAAP $ 259.9 Foreign exchange impacts (8.0) Adjusted operating income $ 251.9 A-2 Schedule 14A Cover Page 1.

End of Fill Part Length Dynamic Pressure Hydrostatic Pressure P re ss u re Gate End Part FIGURE 61 - Deflection Equations H F WLMax Deflection: 0.002" (0.05mm) 1 = W • H3 12 _______ bending = F • L3 48 • E • I _______ 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline FIGURE 60 - Pressure vs Part Length FIGURE 61 - Deflection equations FIGURE 62 - For Plate Shaped Parts FIGURE 63 - For Cylindrical Shaped Parts Design Guide 49 • MMoldings = Combined mass of molded parts • Cp = Specific Heat of the material Step 3 – Heat Removal Rate • Nlines = The total number of independent cooling lines there are in the mold • tc = The cooling time required by the part (Determined in step 1) Step 4 – Coolant Volumetric Flow Rate • ΔTMax,Coolant = Change in coolant Temperature During Molding (1°C) • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • CP = Specific heat of coolant Step 5 – Determine Cooling Line Diameter • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • VCoolant = Volumetric flow rate of coolant • μCoolant = Viscosity of coolant • ΔPline = Max pressure drop per line (Usually equals half of the pump capacity) • LLine = Length of the cooling lines COOLING LINE SPACING 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 2D < H line < 5D H line < W line < 2H line FIGURE 70 - Cooling Line Spacing FIGURE 64 - Heat Transfer Equation FIGURE 65 - Total Cooling for Mold FIGURE 66 - Cooling Required by Each Line FIGURE 68 - Max Diameter Equation FIGURE 69 - Min Diameter Equation FIGURE 67 - Volumetric Flow Rate Equation 50 Gravi-Tech ADHESIVE ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Cyanoacrylate Rapid, one-part process Various viscosities Can be paired with primers for polyolefins Poor strength Low stress crack resistance Low chemical resistance Epoxy High strength Compatible with various substrates Tough Requires mixing Long cure time Limited pot life Exothermic Hot Melt Solvent-free High adhesion Different chemistries for different substrates High temp dispensing Poor high temp performance Poor metal adhesion Light Curing Acrylic Quick curing One component Good environmental resistance Oxygen sensitive Light source required Limited curing configurations Polyurethane High cohesive strength Impact and abrasion resistance Poor high heat performance Requires mixing Silicone Room temp curing Good adhesion Flexible Performs well in high temps Low cohesive strength Limited curing depth Solvent sensitive No-Mix Acrylic Good peel strength Fast cure Adhesion to variety of substrates Strong odor Exothermic Limited cure depth Design Guide 51 Bibliography 1.