Avient (AVNT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, will be held virtually to maximize participation and reduce costs and environmental impact.

• Strategic focus shifted to organic growth and innovation, with M&A as a complement, resulting in margin expansion and debt reduction in 2025.

• 2025 saw flat sales but improved adjusted EBITDA margin, higher adjusted EPS, and $150 million in debt reduction.

• Continued investment in talent, digital initiatives, and a culture of safety and ethics.

• 2026 strategy emphasizes innovation, operational execution, and financial discipline for continued growth.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of eleven director nominees, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation, and (3) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders may submit additional proposals or director nominations for future meetings, following specified procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten of eleven director nominees are independent; board committees include Audit, Compensation and Talent, Governance and Corporate Responsibility, and Innovation and Sustainability.

• Board recombined Chairman and CEO roles in 2025 for unified leadership, with a Lead Director providing independent oversight.

• Annual board and peer evaluations, majority voting policy, and robust stock ownership guidelines for directors and executives.

• Board diversity at 27% gender diverse; ongoing focus on broad representation and board refreshment.