Avient (AVNT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 14, 2025, allowing global shareholder participation and reducing environmental impact.

• Shareholders will vote on the election of twelve directors, executive compensation (say-on-pay), and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2025.

• The company launched a new strategy in 2024 focused on organic growth, innovation, and sustainability, achieving record safety performance and financial growth.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include: (1) election of twelve directors, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation, and (3) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor.

• The Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders may submit additional proposals for future meetings following specified procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven of twelve director nominees are independent; the Board is led by a Non-Executive Chairman.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Governance and Corporate Responsibility, and Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Annual Board and director evaluations are conducted, and majority voting is required for uncontested director elections.

• Directors are subject to robust stock ownership requirements and tenure guidelines.