AVNT-2023.06.30-News Release 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results • GAAP EPS of $0.24 includes special items and amortization expense • Adjusted EPS of $0.63 exceeded guidance of $0.60, driven by better-than-projected margins in both segments • Full year adjusted EPS guidance of $2.40 maintained reflecting continued weak demand conditions, offset by adjusted EBITDA margins expected to increase from 15.6% to 16.0% for the year • Most recent Sustainability Report published, highlighting the company’s progress on ESG initiatives focused on People, Products, Planet and Performance • Sustainability Day for investors to be held on September 20th will focus on Avient’s sustainable solutions portfolio and the demand trends that will drive long-term growth CLEVELAND – July 27, 2023 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable solutions, today announced its second quarter 2023 results. I’m pleased with how well we have executed through the first half of the year despite persistent demand weakness and customer inventory destocking,” said Mr. We are looking forward to sharing how and where our material science is helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and the megatrends that are underpinning the future growth of our sustainable solutions portfolio.”

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