A shareholder that wishes to suggest a Director candidate for consideration by the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee should follow the procedures described for shareholder nominations for Director in the “Proposal 1 – Election of Twelve Director Nominees to Our Board of Directors” CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROXY STATEMENT 2025 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 35 section of this proxy statement. Long-Term Incentive Plan Vehicles and Weightings Cash Settled Performance Units 30% Stock Appreciation Rights 35% Restricted Stock Units 35% On February 22, 2024, we granted awards under the 2020 Plan to all of our Named Executive Officers, with the exception of Ms. The areas we considered in determining that our compensation programs do not pose a material risk to Avient included our: Compensation Philosophy Payout Curves Clawback Policy Compensation Plan Design Weightings of Incentive Plan Measures Anti-Hedging/Anti-Pledging Policies Balanced Pay Mix Compensation Plan Governance and Oversight Stock Ownership Requirements Timing on Incentive Payouts Selection of Performance Measures Pay-for-Performance Validation As a result of the assessment, the Compensation Committee concluded that our compensation structures are appropriate and no material risks were identified.

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch business  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 40 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 41 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2014 2019 0 67 247 147 2019 134 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN PolyOne Corporation 42 Computer Aided Engineering Design Strategy 3 15 2014 2019 Designers & Engineers $0 $15M 2014 2019 $4M $87M 2014 2019 Opportunity funnel Total Revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 43 Customer Engagements Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2014 2019 2 210 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 44 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 45 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 31% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 10% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 8% Transportation 7% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% Electrical & Electronics 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 46 Europe 34% United States 44% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 3% $4 $25 $104 $147 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 14.7% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 47 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Wire & Cable 15% Telecommunications (FOC) 13% Consumer 19% Electrical & Electronics 12% Healthcare 9% Industrial 8% Packaging 6% Appliance 2% Building & Construction 2% Transportation 14% Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 48 Europe 27% United States 54% Asia 17% Canada 2% $21 $57 $87 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.6% D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 49 Healthcare 28% Transportation 23% Industrial 19% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 2% Wire & Cable 1% Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion $25 $63 $75 2005 2009 2013 2019 $20 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 50 Performance Additives 15% Polyethylene 13% Pigments 9% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 7% TiO2 6% Polypropylene 5% Dyestuffs 4% Plasticizers 3% Other Raw Materials 31% $900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude divested PP&S business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 51 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants PolyOne Corporation 63 Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion Slide Number 8 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 12 Aligning with trends for Growth Revenue from Sustainable Solutions Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables Fiber optical growth drivers Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation Transformation Headlines Fit with Four Pillar Strategy End Market Transformation End Market Transformation Complementary Geographic Presence Slide Number 31 PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Transaction overview Significant Synergy Opportunities Attractive Financing Structure Slide Number 37 Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?

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Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brésil Téléphone : +55 11 4593 9200 Europe Siège social régional Pommerloch, Luxembourg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 Téléphone : +352 269 050 35 Télécopieur : +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS Packaging 37% Consumer 22% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 8% Transportation 6% Wire & Cable 3% Electrical & Electronics 2% C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2020 PF REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION $9 $320 2005 2020PF 2.0% 15.9% 2020 figures Pro forma estimates for acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business US & Canada 32% Europe 39% Asia 23% Latin America 6% END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN EXPANSION 24 $5 $120 2005 2020E US & Canada 59% Europe 23% Asia 18% Consumer 23% Healthcare 10% Packaging 6% Wire & Cable(1) 25% Electrical & Electronics 14% Industrial 10% Transportation 10% Building & Construction 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 2020E REVENUE | $700 MILLION 0.9% 17.1% END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN EXPANSION 25 (1) Approximately 50% of Wire and Cable sales are associated with Fiber Optic Cabling Healthcare 30% Consumer 24%Packaging 3% Industrial 19% Transportation 15% Electrical & Electronics 4% Building & Construction 4% Wire & Cable 1% US & Canada 79% Asia 2% Latin America 19% END MARKET REGION EBITDA DOLLAR & MARGIN EXPANSION DISTRIBUTION 2020E REVENUE | $ 1 .1 BILLION $20 $70 2005 2020E 2.9% 6.3% KEY SUPPL IER S 26 AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA Consumer 26% Healthcare 19% Packaging 13% Industrial 16% Wire & Cable 7% Building & Construction 5% Electrical & Electronics 4% Packaging 35% Consumer 14%Healthcare 6% Industrial 17% Wire & Cable 10% Building & Construction 8% Electrical & Electronics 3% Packaging 32% Consumer 26% Healthcare 12% Industrial 7% Wire & Cable 6% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 9% Transportation 10% Transportation 7% Transportation 4% 2020 figures Pro forma estimates 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) (25% of sales) (17% of sales) 27

Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazil ‎+55 11 4593 9200:ٹیلیفون یورپ Europe Regional Headquarters Pommerloch, Luxembourg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 ‎+352 269 050 35:ٹیلیفون ‎+352 269 050 45:فیکس www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva San Pablo, Brasil Teléfono: +55 11 4593 9200 Europa Sede central regional de Pommerloch, Luxemburgo 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxemburgo, L-9638 Teléfono: +352 269 050 35 Fax: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

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& Canada 40% EMEA 37% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 20% Packaging 24% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) Transportation 9% Healthcare 8% 30 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% EMEA 38% Asia 20% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 31 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 8% Building & Construction 11% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% 32 Packaging 5% Consumer 19% Healthcare 8%Industrial 16% Transportation 10% Telecommunications 10% Energy 9% Defense 15% Building & Construction 8% END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS Packaging 32% Consumer 27% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 3% Energy 1% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES Packaging 27% Consumer 14% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (37% of sales)Transportation 11% Packaging 13% Consumer 24% Healthcare 12% Industrial 15% Building & Construction 13% Energy 5% Defense 5% US & Canada (40% of sales) Transportation 7% Packaging 56% Consumer 23% Healthcare 4% Industrial 7% Building & Construction 4% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 3% Telecommunications 6% 33 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.