Microsoft PowerPoint - Avient Q4 Earnings and 2021 Outlook PRINT AVIENT CORPORATION F O U R T H Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 0 R E S U L T S A N D 2 0 2 1 F I N A N C I A L G U I D A N C E (NYSE: AVNT) F E B R U A R Y 9 , 2 0 2 1 DISCLAIMER 2 Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. D is t. ) R P M P P G K W R F U L A V Y G C P IF F F M C H X L H U N E M N F O E E C L K R A S C L A S H C E G R A A LB Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 5, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,100M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators. Our free cash flow supports shareholder value creation through investing in R&D for organic growth, completing bolt-on acquisitions, and returning cash to shareholders via our dividend program and opportunistic share repurchases. 23 1.

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The boss should extend into the nominal wall of the part, to avoid a thick region and possible sink Figure 4 - Drafting Guidelines for Nominal Wall Thickness Cross section showing draft Figure 5 - Rib design guidelines 1/4˚—–1˚ 2.5W W 3W Min. .01" R Min. or .25W .75W for a low shrink material .50W for a high shrink material Figure 6 - Wall thickness changes due to rib placement 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 Rib-height (mm) M ax D is p la ce m en t M ag n it u d e (m m ) 0 FIGURE 4 - Drafing guidelines for nominal wall thickness FIGURE 5 - Rib design guidelines FIGURE 7 - Wall thickness changes due to rib placement FIGURE 6 - Rib height vs. stiffness 10 Gravi-Tech FIGURE 8 - Side Wall Boss Design Guidelines Sink Not Recommended Preferred Design A = Diameter = A = Primary Wall = A = 2A FIGURE 9 - Guidelines Design Guidelines 4W W 2W .75W For a Low Shrink Material .50W For a High Shrink Material FIGURE 9 - Side wall boss design guidelines FIGURE 10 - Gusset design guidelines FIGURE 11 - Structural hole design guidelines area. Unfortunately, this method only has limited durability and has a minimum amount of assembly repeatability.2 FIGURE 19 - Mechanical Fasteners Design Guidlines Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Potential high stress due to wedging action of screw head Poor DesignsPoor Designs Preferred DesignsPreferred Designs Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Planned gap between added bosses prevents excessive bending of hosing as bosses touch and go into compression Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Alternative recessed head design avoids potentially dangerous wedging action Truss or Round Head ScrewTruss or Round Head Screw Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Potential high bending stress as bolt is tightened Flat-head Screw Standard Screw Plastic Part Metal Sub-frame Shoulder Screw Plastic Part Metal Casting FIGURE 20 - Mechanical fasteners design guidelines F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 16 - Interference fit variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 17 - Geometry factor variable F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 18 - Hoop stress equation F= π × µ × DShaft 1engage × σH W I = D – 0.373 = 0.0002" σH = 1 × W DShaft W + v E( ) σH = = 200psi 0.002 × 1.998 0.375 1.998 + 0.4 450000( ) W = = 1.998 1 – 0.375 0.650( )2 1 + 0.375 0.650( )2 W = DShaft ODHub 1 – ( )2 DShaft ODHub ( )2 1 + FIGURE 19 - Press fit pull-out force .400 .500 .375 .373 .650 FIGURE 15 - Press fit example Design Guide 13 ADHESIVE TYPES A chart containing the various specific adhesive types, with advantages and disadvantages of both can be seen in the appendix. SERIES PARALLEL Pressure Drop High Low Flow Rates Consistent Variable Temperature Rise Potential Large Small Horsepower Requirements Higher Lower Reynolds Numbers Higher Lower FIGURE 37 - Parallel vs series cooling line layout Part FIGURE 36 - Parallel cooling line layout Plastic Molding Draft Angle Mold Core Ffriction Fnormal Feject FIGURE 38 - Friction force Can use larger pin at intersections FIGURE 39 - Ejection pin layout Design Guide 19 FIGURE 39 - Sripper Plate Core Block Core Insert Stipper Plate Ejector Pin Bolts Ejector Pin FIGURE 40 - Ejector sleeve Land = 3*D 0.001 in 0.02 mm 0.020 in 0.5 mm D FIGURE 42 - Ejector pin design guidelines FIGURE 41 - Stripper plate Stripper Plate This type of ejector is often used with round parts to provide a constant ejection force on the entire part.

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Kahler (16) Page 16 • Shifted sales compensation practices to drive value and margin expansion • Significantly upgraded and added sales, marketing, and From Volume to Value $2,622 $3,060 Sales ($ millions) 2006 2011PFadded sales, marketing, and technical resources • Expanded global cross-selling • Invested in training and tools 2006 2011PF 3.3% 6.8% 2006 2011PF Adjusted OI% ($ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 17 • Value pricing practices enabled by use of EVE tools • Shifting the basis of competition to specialization 1.5% 8.9% 2006 2011PF Specialty OI% Specialization Drives Margin Expansion 2006 2011PF 7.2% PPS OI% competition to specialization differentiates PolyOne as a value-added solutions provider • Redirecting our technology and marketing focus to the most attractive segments 2.6% 5.6% 2006 2011 POD OI% 5.5% 7.2% 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Page 18 • Global key account management team focused on key markets and strategic OEMs • Drive growth in target markets through application development750 1,120 Total Commercial Employees 2007 – 2011 49% Increase Commercial Excellence – Recent Investments *Includes ColorMatrix through application development • Leverage breadth of solutions across all PolyOne platforms to identify innovative solutions for strategic OEMs and Tier 1 partners * 750 2007 2011 Sales Marketing R&D/Tech Page 19 5% 1% 0% 27% 2% 12% 4% Performance Dashboards Drive Execution 45% 26% 18% 5% 55% Page 20 53% Drivers of Customer Loyalty Customer Experience is Key to Customer Loyalty 53% Building Customer Loyalty n = 4,960 B2B customers of 24 companies Source: Corporate Executive Board Company and Brand Impact Product and Service Delivery Value-to- Price Ratio Customer Experience 19% 9% 9% 19% 19% 9% Page 21 • Continue to redirect our focus to more attractive segments and increase customer loyalty and retention • Leverage new commercial tools and investments to enable disciplined execution and accountability Critical Imperatives to enable disciplined execution and accountability • Position PolyOne as the differentiated value-added specialty solutions provider Drive improved mix in all segments and achieve margin and profitability growth Page 22 Page 23

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