AVIENT CORPORATION P R O F O R M A F I N A N C I A L S F O R D Y N E E M A A C Q U I S I T I O N A N D D I S T R I B U T I O N A S D I S C O N T I N U E D O P E R A T I O N S (NYSE: AVNT) S E P T E M B E R 2 7 , 2 0 2 2 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • 18 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia Latin America Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 64% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% 450.00% 550.00% POL S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 All time high of $42.47 June 6th, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Unique and Innovative Solutions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014 Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Nov 2022 Earnings Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N (NYSE: AVNT) D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 2 AVIENT: WHO WE ARE 40 23 9 36 • U.S. and Canada • Latin America • Europe, Middle East & Africa • Asia 25,000+ CUSTOMERS Headquartered in Avon Lake, OH (Cleveland) 9,300+ employees 100+ manufacturing plants Key Financial Data $3.6 billion2022PF Sales $585 million2022PF EBITDA $2.952022PF EPS 100% ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS of sales 2 Guidance as of November 2, 2022 Webcast WHO WE ARE – VISION, STRATEGY, CULTURE 3 Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. EBITDA Margins • Focus on organic growth combined with transformative and bolt-on acquisitions • Divested commodity businesses tied to more cyclical end markets • Expanded presence in high growth areas of sustainable solutions, specialty healthcare applications, composites and more resilient end markets 5.4% 11.5% 16.1% 2006 2018 2022PF $142 $408 $585 2006 2018 2022PF 2006 figures exclude joint venture results 19 RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS Growing Dividend 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 0.95 0.99 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 11 YEARS ~$550MM PAID OVER LAST 11 YEARS Dividends Share Repurchases Cumulative Buybacks $B n $ p e r sh ar e 2022 PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EPS Earnings Growth Expanding Profitability $0.15 $1.09 $2.08 $2.67 2009 2012 2015 2018 2022PF T H IR D Q UART ER 2022 RE S U LTS $110 $119 $0.61 $0.59 Q3 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY CONT. Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $585M$3,635M 29 C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .3 B ILL ION US & Canada Latin America END MARKET REGION 30 33% Building & 1% Energy Figures represent 2022 full year estimates S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET US & Canada 50% REGION 31 Figures represent 2022 full year estimates 19% 8%Industrial 16% Building & 31% 28% Building & 3% 2% Defense (20% of sales) 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 29% 17% Building & (35% of sales) 14% Building & 12% US & Canada (40% of sales) 49% Building & LATAM (5% of sales) 3%Telecommunications Figures represent 2022 full year estimates32

Keeping Safety First o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an ACC Responsible Care® organization Exceeding Customer Expectations o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity for future revenue synergies o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands and participation across the full value chain Collaboration in Innovation o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications People – Culture is Everything o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an effective integration strategy o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive integration efforts in first year AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders • Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection 50% MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes 30% CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment 4 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. National Defense budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress in Q1 2023 • European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%  Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™  One of the highest strength to weight ratios of any material on Earth  Direct relationships with industry leading armor manufacturers  Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and moisture to handle any environment Avient Confidential 13 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO13 Source: TRANSPORTATION • Increased EPA regulations requiring improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by lower-weight vehicles • Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S. vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032  Lightweight panels that establish both strength and stiffness resulting in decreased energy usage, lower emissions  Long-lasting Color applications to resist UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and exceed the stylistic requirements of global automakers 14 $130 $530 $0.60 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 15 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 16 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 17 Sustainable Solutions 32% Asia / LATAM Composites Other (GDP Growth) 39% • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • The company will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainability solutions portfolio Avient Confidential 18 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 18 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 ($ in millions) Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12% 19 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution $1,175M Lightweighting Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Human Health & Safety Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET B&C • Eco-Conscious • Carbon footprint • Resource conservation • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction • Recycle Solutions • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Food waste reduction Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation 20 INVESTING IN INNOVATION S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O 21 AP P EN D IX 24 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials • Cost inflation decelerating, particularly for hydrocarbon-based raw materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% 37% 18% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 24% Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 26 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 27 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET 52% 35% REGION 28 19% 8%Industrial 9% Defense Building & 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 24% 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 56% 23% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 29 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 31 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO D Y N E E M A ® E X P A N D S O U R E N G I N E E R E D F I B E R S A N D P A N E L S T E C H N O L O G Y LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers 4 DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENERGY TRANSPORTATION Military • Law Enforcement First Responders Body Armor • Helmets Vehicle Protection Sustainable Infrastructure Offshore Wind Electrical Grid Protection EV Battery Components Commercial Laminates Body & Trim • Air Cargo and Railroad Car Panels 5G Applications Fiber Optic Cables Satellite Communications Connectors and Components 5 COMPOSITES SERVE DIVERSIFIED END MARKETS INDUSTRIAL Lifting Slings • Aquaculture High Pressure Pipe Conveyer Springs Q 2 P ER FO RM A N CE Q2 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. Global Compact • Highlights ESG Performance, including ratings, awards, and certifications • Features increased carbon emissions disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data • Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program, designed to enable supplier evaluation & collaboration • Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused on safety, employee engagement and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 15 Avient Confidential 16 • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • Leadership will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainable solutions portfolio • Deep dive into how we enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals SUSTAINABILITY DAY 16 …are Growing at Twice the Rate as Conventional Products Sustainably-Branded Products… STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE DRIVES DEMAND Consumers Are demanding recyclability and eco- conscious products Governments Are mandating changes through legislation, taxes, and regional accords Brand Owners Have committed to ambitious goals to achieve sustainability metrics 17 AP P EN D IX 20 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 22 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 7 8 8 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture (1) (1) (1) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition ($ in millions) 12 SEM CAI Avient • Composites and Outdoor High Performance applications drove positive mix within SEM • Clariant Masterbatch synergy realization under way and expected to drive further margin expansion in 2021 • Portfolio transformation to high growth end markets with focus on sustainable solutions megatrend EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION Distribution 15.2% 17.6% 11.1% 12.1% 6.4% 6.3% 15.2% 16.2% (2) (2) Total company reflects adjusted EBITDA margins SPOTLIGHT: COMPOSITES 13 • SEM delivers a record year in 2020 – 13% operating income growth and over 200 bps in margin expansion year-over-year • Prior investments in composites platform and outdoor high performance applications paying off, resulting in substantial growth over the last two years SEM Operating Income (OI % of Sales) ($ in millions) $(0.1) $(1.0) $2.2 $19.1 $26.8 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Composites Performance (Operating Income) $83.7 $94.4 2019 2020 (11.2%) (13.3%) 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 $19 $160 $338 2011 2019 2020 0.16 0.20 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.72 0.79 0.81 0.85 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21E FREE CASH FLOW AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION 14 Free Cash Flow Dividends Share Repurchases Deleveraging 3.5x 2.7x 2019PF 2020PF Growing Dividend Cumulative Buybacks Net Leverage $B n $ p e r sh ar e Cash Generation ~$1Bn REPURCHASED OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$350MM PAID OVER LAST 10 YEARS ~$338MM 2.7x NET LEVERAGE (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition GREAT PLACE TO WORK! 15 2021 O U TLO O K A S P R O V I D E D O N F E B R U A R Y 9 , 2 0 2 1 W E B C A S T Synergies ($ millions) Initial Three-Year Estimate Revised Three-Year Estimate 2021 Expected Realization Administrative $ 18 $ 20 $ 15 Sourcing 24 30 15 Operational 18 25 5 Total Synergies $ 60 $ 75 $ 35 CLARIANT INTEGRATION & COST SYNERGIES UPDATE 17 • Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased from $60 million to $75 million • $5 million of synergies in 2020 and expect to realize $35 million in 2021 • Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term $86 $103 $0.53 $0.70 ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – Q1 18 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $991 $1,090 + 10% Adjusted EPS + 20% + 32% (in millions) (in millions) (1) (1) (1) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition $308 $360 $1.93 $2.40 ORGANIC GROWTH PROJECTIONS – FULL YEAR 19 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $3,783 $4,100 + 8% Adjusted EPS + 17% + 24% (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (in millions) (in millions) 2020 Pro forma $3,783 $308 Sustainable Solutions 60 11% 24 Healthcare 60 11% 18 Composites 20 10% 10 Growth in Emerging Regions 50 7% 11 Other (GDP growth) 82 5% 11 Sub-total $4,055 7% $382 COVID Response Applications (25) - (11) Outdoor High Performance Applications (15) - (7) Asia Payroll Tax Subsidy (COVID) - - (4) FX Impact 85 - 7 Synergies - - 30 Incentives, Travel, Other Employee Costs - - (37) 2021 Estimated $4,100 8% $360 2021 ORGANIC SALES AND OPERATING INCOME 20 (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition (2) COVID Response Applications: facemasks, personal protective equipment Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions (2) CASH FLOW AND LEVERAGE 21 • Asset light business generates significant free cash flow • Cash generation in 2021 partially offset by restructuring activities to capture synergies associated with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition • Cash flow deployed to M&A, opportunistic share repurchases and balance sheet / leverage reduction 3.5x 2.7x 2.1x 2019PF 2020PF 2021E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition ($ millions) 2020 2021E Adjusted EBITDA 382 510 Working Capital: Source / (Use) 116 (30) Cash Taxes (40) (53) Interest Paid (67) (76) CapEx (62) (75) CapEx for Synergy Capture (2) (20) Restructuring for Synergy Capture (11) (25) Other 22 19 Free Cash Flow 338 250 22 • 8% increase in sales drives 24% increase in adjusted EPS to $2.40 ($2.70 excluding step-up depreciation and amortization) as a result of continued growth in sustainable solutions and synergy capture • Clariant synergy capture ahead of schedule: $35M of savings planned from Clariant Masterbatch acquisition • Adjusted EBITDA of $510M – highest level in company history • Deleveraging ahead of schedule – 2.1x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2021 2021 PROJECTIONS PEER COMPARISONS 23 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from. SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. & Canada 50% 26% 16% Latin America 2020 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY 29 GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 21%Industrial Building & Electrical & END MARKET REVENUE All data reflects 2020 Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. (1) The total company sales and EBITDA of $3,783M and $457M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,043M $331M $709M $124M $1,110M $70M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $457M$3,783M 35% 14% Building & Electrical & C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION 31% 40% 22% Latin America END MARKET REGION 30 2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 24% Wire & Cable(1) 24% Electrical & 13% 11% Building & 2020 REVENUE | $709 MILLION END MARKET 58% 19% REGION 31 (1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling DI S TR IBU T I ON 2020 REVENUE | $1 .1 B ILL ION 29% 25% 20% 14% Electrical & Building & 1% 82% Latin America END MARKET REGION K E Y S U P P L I ER S 32 AMERICAS EMEA ASIA 26% 19% 13% 16% Building & Electrical & 34% 16%Healthcare 17% Building & Electrical & 32% 27% 12% Building & Electrical & 9% 2020 figures Pro forma for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET (58% of sales) (26% of sales) (16% of sales) 33

Q 2 2021 P E RFO R MA N CE U P DAT E $69 $122 $0.42 $0.87 Q2 2021 – ORGANIC PERFORMANCE 4 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $870 $1,235 + 42% + 77% + 107% (1) (1) (1) Q2 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 5 CAI $488 $624 ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $54 $86 +28% +59% $239 $404 $15 $24 +69% +60% $159 $241 $17 $37 +52% +118% SPECIALTY EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 6 CAI (1) 2018-2020 financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition 15.3% 15.2% 16.2% 18.5% 2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021 14.8% 15.2% 17.6% 19.1% 2018 2019 2020 YTD 2021 SEM • Continued portfolio transformation to high-growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Masterbatch synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drive growth and mix improvements CAI EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION 7 Legacy CAI 18.9% 18.9% 20.3% 2019 2020 YTD 2021 Legacy 11.9% 13.8% 16.8% 2019 2020 YTD 2021 • Synergy capture translating to the bottom line • Positive mix with growth in healthcare, consumer and packaging end-markets • World-class vitality index of 35% represents sales from products introduced in the last five years. APPENDIX Performance Additives Pigments TiO2 Dyestuffs 4%Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Other Raw Materials 29% Styrenic Block Copolymer ~1/3 hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 28 • In Q2 2021, several raw material markets experienced significant price inflation and tight inventory o Average cost of hydrocarbon based materials was up 45% year-over-year and 20% sequentially o Average cost of non-hydrocarbon based materials was up 10% year-over-year and 8% sequentially • Additionally, we experienced other supply chain challenges during Q2 related to raw material spot purchases, freight constraints and productivity loss as a result of these shortages Annual Purchases RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE Based on 2020 pro forma purchases, excludes Distribution business SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 50% 26% Latin America 2021 YTD SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY 30 GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS 23% Building and 9% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and EBITDA of $2,398M and $320M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs All charts reflect YTD financials through June 30 $1,234M $228M $457M $87M $767M $48M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $320M$2,398M 14% 34% 21% Building & 9% 2% Telecommunications C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2021 YTD REVENUE | $1 .2 BILL ION 31% 42% 21% Latin America END MARKET REGION 31 S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 28% Building & 2021 YTD REVENUE | $457 MILLION END MARKET 54% 26% REGION 32 DI S TR IBU T I ON 27% 22% Building and 81% Latin America END MARKET REGION K E Y S U P P L I ER S 2021 YTD REVENUE | $767 MILLION 33 TOTA L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S BY END MARKET 30% 27%Healthcare Building & 2% Energy (16% of sales) 32% 13% 18% Building & (26% of sales) 34 25% 19% Building & US & Canada (50% of sales) 13% 40% 33% Building & LATAM (8% of sales) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) June 30, 2021 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income GAAP Special Adjusted Operating income $ 108.1 $ 14.2 $ 122.3 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 89.8 $ 14.2 $ 104.0 Income tax expense - GAAP (20.4) — (20.4) Income tax impact of special items — (3.4) (3.4) Tax adjustments — 0.9 0.9 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.6) — (0.6) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 68.8 $ 11.7 $ 80.5 Net income / EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.13 $ 0.87 Weighted-average diluted shares 92.4 92.4 92.4 September 30, 2020 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income GAAP Special Adjusted Operating income $ 33.5 $ 40.4 $ 73.9 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 5.3 $ 50.0 $ 55.3 Income tax expense - GAAP (2.7) — (2.7) Income tax impact of special items — (12.7) (12.7) Tax adjustments — 3.0 3.0 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.9) — (0.9) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 1.7 $ 40.3 $ 42.0 Net income / EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.44 $ 0.46 Weighted-average diluted shares 91.9 91.9 91.9 Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, Reconciliation to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2021 March 31, 2021 June 30, 2020 2020 2019 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 69.4 $ 79.7 $ 23.4 $ 133.8 $ 75.7 Income tax expense 20.4 22.9 7.9 5.2 33.7 Interest expense 19.5 19.3 16.2 74.6 59.5 Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations 33.8 37.1 20.9 115.0 78.1 EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 159.0 $ 68.4 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 Special items, before tax 14.2 2.4 2.4 66.2 61.7 Interest expense included in special items — — (0.5) (10.1) — Depreciation and amortization included in special items 1.4 (0.5) (1.2) (3.2) — Adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 69.1 $ 381.6 $ 308.7 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — — 37.0 75.1 133.2 Pro forma adjusted EBITDA $ 158.7 $ 160.9 $ 106.1 $ 456.7 $ 441.9 (1) Pro forma adjustments for the periods prior to the acquisition date (July 1, 2020) and to give effects to the financing for the acquisition 1 Reconciliation of EBITDA by Segment Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 483.3 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 Specialty Engineered Materials 240.6 158.8 457.1 344.1 708.8 745.7 Distribution 404.4 238.8 767.1 528.3 1,110.3 1,192.2 Corporate and eliminations (34.2) (15.3) (60.4) (35.1) (79.9) (79.0) Sales $ 1,235.2 $ 609.1 $ 2,397.5 $ 1,320.6 $ 3,242.1 $ 2,862.7 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5 Specialty Engineered Materials 37.3 17.0 71.5 94.4 83.7 72.3 Distribution 23.7 14.6 47.7 69.5 75.4 71.5 Corporate and eliminations (39.2) (25.9) (65.8) (155.4) (149.7) (123.7) Operating income $ 108.1 $ 38.0 $ 228.5 $ 189.3 $ 156.8 $ 178.6 Items below OI in Corporate: Other income, net $ 1.2 $ 9.5 $ 2.7 $ 24.3 $ 12.1 $ (12.9) Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 8.1 7.6 15.9 30.0 29.5 23.2 Distribution 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.7 Corporate and eliminations 0.2 2.6 2.0 9.2 5.4 4.4 Depreciation & Amortization $ 33.8 $ 20.9 $ 70.9 $ 115.0 $ 78.1 $ 72.6 EBITDA: Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8 Specialty Engineered Materials 45.4 24.6 87.4 124.4 113.2 95.5 Distribution 23.9 14.7 48.1 70.2 75.9 72.2 Corporate and eliminations (39.0) (23.3) (63.8) (146.2) (144.3) (119.3) EBITDA $ 143.1 $ 68.4 $ 302.1 $ 328.6 $ 247.0 $ 238.3 EBITDA as a % of Sales: Color, Additives and Inks 17.9 % 18.9 % 18.5 % 17.0 % 18.9 % 19.4 % Specialty Engineered Materials 18.9 % 15.5 % 19.1 % 17.6 % 15.2 % 14.8 % Distribution 5.9 % 6.2 % 6.3 % 6.3 % 6.4 % 5.7 % 2 Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA - Color, Additives and Inks Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 2019 2018 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 624.4 $ 226.8 $ 1,233.7 $ 1,502.9 $ 1,003.8 $ 1,046.5 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 261.1 — 540.4 1,118.6 1,209.8 Pro forma sales $ 624.4 $ 487.9 $ 1,233.7 $ 2,043.3 $ 2,122.4 $ 2,256.3 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.3 $ 32.3 $ 175.1 $ 180.8 $ 147.4 $ 158.5 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 22.0 — 45.0 72.9 80.3 Pro forma operating income $ 86.3 $ 54.3 $ 175.1 $ 225.8 $ 220.3 $ 238.8 Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.3 $ 10.6 $ 52.6 $ 75.1 $ 42.7 $ 44.3 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 15.0 — 30.1 60.3 61.2 Pro forma depreciation & amortization $ 25.3 $ 25.6 $ 52.6 $ 105.2 $ 103.0 $ 105.5 EBITDA Color, Additives and Inks $ 111.6 $ 42.9 $ 227.7 $ 255.9 $ 190.1 $ 202.8 Clariant MB pro forma adjustments(1) — 37.0 — 75.1 133.2 141.5 Pro forma EBITDA $ 111.6 $ 79.9 $ 227.7 $ 331.0 $ 323.3 $ 344.3 Pro forma EBITDA as a % of Sales 17.9 % 16.4 % 18.5 % 16.2 % 15.2 % 15.3 % Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share Avient Special Adjusted Clariant MB Pro Forma Pro Forma Adjusted Sales $ 609.1 $ — $ 609.1 $ 261.1 $ 870.2 Operating income $ 38.0 $ 9.0 $ 47.0 $ 22.0 $ 69.0 Interest expense, net (16.2) — (16.2) (5.3) (21.5) Other income, net 9.5 (6.6) 2.9 — 2.9 Income taxes (7.9) 0.2 (7.7) (3.8) (11.5) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.4) — (0.4) — (0.4) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 23.0 $ 2.6 $ 25.6 $ 12.9 $ 38.5 Weighted average diluted shares 91.8 Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 0.42 3 December 31, 2020 Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share Avient Special Adjusted Clariant MB Pro Forma Pro Forma Adjusted Sales $ 3,242.1 $ — $ 3,242.1 $ 540.4 $ 3,782.5 Operating income $ 189.3 $ 73.7 $ 263.0 $ 45.0 $ 308.0 Interest expense, net (74.6) 10.1 (64.5) (18.1) (82.6) Other income, net 24.3 (17.6) 6.7 — 6.7 Income taxes (5.2) (41.4) (46.6) (6.2) (52.8) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (1.8) — (1.8) — (1.8) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 132.0 $ 24.8 $ 156.8 $ 20.7 $ 177.5 Weighted average diluted shares 90.6 Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 1.5 Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 92.1 Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.93 December 31, 2019 Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share Avient Special Adjusted Clariant MB Pro Forma Pro Forma Adjusted Sales $ 2,862.7 $ — $ 2,862.7 $ 1,118.6 $ 3,981.3 Operating income $ 156.8 $ 71.7 $ 228.5 $ 72.9 $ 301.4 Interest expense, net (59.5) — (59.5) (33.4) (92.9) Other income, net 12.1 (10.0) 2.1 — 2.1 Income taxes (33.7) (5.9) (39.6) (9.1) (48.7) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (0.2) — (0.2) — (0.2) Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 75.5 $ 55.8 $ 131.3 $ 30.4 $ 161.7 Weighted average diluted shares 77.7 Impact to diluted shares from January 2020 equity offering 15.3 Pro forma weighted average diluted shares 93.0 Pro forma adjusted EPS $ 1.74 4 AVNT Q2 2021 Earnings Presentation - 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Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT June IR Conferences_6.1.2023 1130AM AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N (NYSE: AVNT) J U N E 2 0 2 3 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. WHAT WE DO: WE ARE A FORMULATOR 6 CUSTOM FORMULATION M AY 3 , 2023 W EB CAS T Keeping Safety First o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an ACC Responsible Care® organization Exceeding Customer Expectations o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity for future revenue synergies o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands and participation across the full value chain Collaboration in Innovation o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications People – Culture is Everything o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an effective integration strategy o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive integration efforts in first year AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION 8 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders • Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection 50% MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes 30% CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment 9 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. National Defense budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress in Q1 2023 • European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%  Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™  One of the highest strength to weight ratios of any material on Earth  Direct relationships with industry leading armor manufacturers  Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and moisture to handle any environment Avient Confidential 18 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO18 Source: TRANSPORTATION • Increased EPA regulations requiring improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by lower-weight vehicles • Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S. vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032  Lightweight panels that establish both strength and stiffness resulting in decreased energy usage, lower emissions  Long-lasting Color applications to resist UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and exceed the stylistic requirements of global automakers 19 $130 $530 $0.60 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 20 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 21 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 22 Sustainable Solutions 32% Asia / LATAM Composites Other (GDP Growth) 39% • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • The company will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainability solutions portfolio Avient Confidential 23 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 23 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 ($ in millions) Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12% 24 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution $1,175M Lightweighting Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Human Health & Safety Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET B&C • Eco-Conscious • Carbon footprint • Resource conservation • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction • Recycle Solutions • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Food waste reduction Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation 25 INVESTING IN INNOVATION S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O 26 AP P EN D IX 29 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials • Cost inflation decelerating, particularly for hydrocarbon-based raw materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 37% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 31 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 32 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET 52% 35% REGION 33 19% 8%Industrial 9% Defense Building & 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 56% 23% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 34 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 36 4 4 4 6 8 9 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

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