Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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 polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; 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; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

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A Great Place to Work With all the time, effort and resources we invest to build our culture and support our associates, we have been honored to receive awards that showcase our company and people. In 2022, we were very proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute.

This laser enhancement additive works by converting visible, UV or IR laser light energy into thermal energy, creating surface marks that contrast the color of resin material. HOW DOES LASER MARKING WORK? Avient has experience formulating Cesa Laser Marking solutions that can work within a wide variety of polymers and processes, including injection molding, blow molding and extrusion.

Avient considers healthy and safe working conditions, and the prevention of injuries and environmental incidents, critical to the success of our business. Our health and safety policies, which apply to all Avient associates, are to safeguard the health and well- being of each person while at work. OUR SUPPLIERS AND PARTNERS Avient is also committed to working with suppliers, agents, and distributors who uphold the same standards.

Avient considers healthy and safe working conditions, and the prevention of injuries and environmental incidents, critical to the success of our business. Our health and safety policies, which apply to all Avient associates, are to safeguard the health and well- being of each person while at work. Leaders at our global facilities are in contact with local community leadership such as police and fire, labor safety organizations, local affiliates of global environmental regulatory agencies, local officials and/or trade unions and works councils.

The FlexCart Nano unit, due to its smaller size and reduced throughput, is designed to work only with the 1kg PlanetPak container. The FlexCart Nano unit can support very low production throughputs and will work within a very small footprint. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

The extremely versatile FlexOne works uniquely with Avient’s patented PlanetPak™ delivery containers to provide liquid metering. FlexOne works as a compact mobile metering system, designed for easy use. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

More and more convertors and brand owners working with flexible film products are seeking materials and solutions that permit them to work with mono-material compositions for their packaging options, as mono-materials are easier to recycle and therefore contribute to a circular economy over time. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.