Review and approve a peer group of companies to be used for marketplace trend analysis and to assess the competitiveness of the Company’s total compensation opportunities for executive officers. 2 • Review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation; in conjunction with the evaluation conducted by the Board (including as described in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines), evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance annually in light of these goals and objectives; and determine and recommend to the independent members of the Board for their determination and approval the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation level based on this evaluation and considering comparable market data provided by an independent compensation consultant Review and approve the compensation of other executive officers of the Company, including benefits and perquisites, taking into consideration the Company’s performance, comparable market data, the performance of each executive officer, and such other factors as may, in the Committee’s discretion, be appropriate

PET SUPPLY MANUFACTURER D O G T O Y • Tear strength • Durability • Colorability • Formulation must not intentionally contain BPA, heavy metals, latex, natural rubber, phthalates, or SVHC (REACH) • Optimized material processing and tooling through technical services and application development support • Delivered a solution to address regulation and consumer safety concerns Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAGIQ COLORANTS MAGIQ ADDITIVES PET Solid/Liquid Solid/Liquid PA Solid Solid PP Solid Solid TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Clothing: apparel, hosiery, pile, sportswear, socks, stockings, shoes • Home: upholstery, carpet, furniture, curtains • Outdoor: awnings, umbrellas, automobile/boat covers • Automotive: seat covering, floor systems, carpeting, headliners, side panels, tyrecords • Technical: ropes, belts, luggage, monofilament fishing yarn • Non-woven: geo-textiles, padding, flooring, diapers MAGIQ FIBER COLORANTS - MASTERBATCH Commercialized under our global brand MagiQ Fiber Colorants & Additives, which includes Magenta Master Fibers, IQAP, OnColor and OnCap, our Masterbatch fiber colorants include black, white, single pigment dispersion and custom colors, as well as additives and special products. Our technical laboratories and production processes are completely integrated and equipped with state of the art technology focused on minimizing waste products. TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COMPANY P E T F O O D P A C K A G I N G • Incorporate an antistatic additive into pet food packaging to dissipate static in hot and dry environments • Improve efficiency within a robotic packaging process • Support extended packaging shelf life • Leveraged technical expertise in packaging additives to identify a suitable formulation for static dissipation in harsh environments • Provided a customized and effective antistatic additive solution that complemented the automated packaging process while providing added durability and protection to extend shelf life Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL CONTRACT MANUFACTURER A U T O - I N J E C T O R H O U S I N G • Excellent chemical and wear resistance • Excellent impact resistance • Specific color matching based on customer’s needs • Outstanding durability to extend product life • Customized a chemically resistant formulation to offer an impact-modified alternative to traditional competitors in the market • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Delivered custom color matching to meet all key requirements Custom Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

POWER TOOL COMPANY B A T T E R Y P A C K • HDPE based solution • Meet flammability performance requirement for UL94 V-0 • Consistent color and global availability • Provided global technical services to enable consistent material quality in Europe and Asia • Tested and verified flame retardant performance conforming to UL94 V-0 @ 1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 960°C • Delivered a pre-colored, HDPE-based solution for color uniformity globally Maxxam ™ FR Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SBD CORDLESS POWER TOOL B A T T E R Y P A C K • PA66-based solution • Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard • Pass 10-meter drop test • Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0 rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C • Offered material and high impact with good laser marking performance strength • Accomplished excellent surface appearance with less visible fibers • Provided shorter lead time and stronger technical support than the competition Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY B A T T E R Y F R A M E • Good dimensional stiffness at high operating temperatures • Eco-conscious performance of a non-halogenated fire retardant • Easy processing • Met regulatory requirements of UL 746C for ultraviolet light, water, and immersion exposures • Delivered excellent high heat and eco- friendly performance of non-halogenated flame resistance • Offered prompt development and on-site technical services to accelerate the speed- to-market Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS HIGH HEAT FLAME RESISTANCE WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex OM - Rotary Power Tool Handle PREMIUM POWER TOOL BRAND R O T A R Y P O W E R T O O L H A N D L E • Soft touch grip with improved haptics • Reduced vibration • Excellent surface appearance • Bonding to nylon • Utilized global technical services to translate customer’s preferred material in North America to Europe • Enabled brand consistency across the globe, and accelerated time to market Versaflex™ OM 6258 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER C A R G O R A C K • Design freedom • Improve process efficiency to reduce cost • High strength-to-weight ratio • Aesthetic appeal • Weather and chemical resistance • Replaced metal with a injection-moldable thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet performance demands and maintain premium brand quality • Provided technical support to help expand the design and function of the cargo rack • Reduced manufacturing costs by eliminating the painting step from the process Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?