They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Use of Non-GAAP Measures 4POLYONE CORPORATION FORMULATION EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION Expertise in Polymer Materials, Services and OEMs Brand Owners Processers Assemblers IQ Design Labs InVisiOSM Color Services LSS Customer First Specialty products & services driving customer value What We Do 5POLYONE CORPORATION PolyOne At a Glance 2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion Performance Products & Solutions 21% PolyOne Distribution 34% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% United States 59% Europe 14% Latin 9% 8% 10% $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017 18% 11% 11% Industrial 16% Building & Construction Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 6% Appliance 5% *Recast for DSS in discontinued operations 6POLYONE CORPORATION 43% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2017 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M JV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty MixDistribution Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Distribution and Contract Manufacturing Businesses 7POLYONE CORPORATION Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period Proof of Performance 2020 Platinum Vision 12 - 14% 6.5 – 7.5% 15% 2006 2017 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision ROIC* 5.0% 14.0% Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 8POLYONE CORPORATION $50 $116 $0 $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 2012 2014 2016 2018 10.8% 11.3% 10.0% 11.0% 12.0% 13.0% 14.0% 15.0% 2012 2014 2016 2017 2020 *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC* $200 - $220 14.0% $143 12.9% 15.0% 9POLYONE CORPORATION $767M Returning Cash to Shareholders $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017  Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders $767M Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions) $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.58 $0.70 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 3-Year Dividend Plan Increasing Annual Dividend 10POLYONE CORPORATION  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~60 - 70% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Growth synergies  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 2.0 million shares in 2017  Repurchased 20.8 million shares since early 2013  6.5 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization  Increased annual dividend by 30% to $0.70 per share, representing the eighth consecutive year of dividend growth  Expect to increase annual dividend 60% or more cumulatively over next three years Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return 11POLYONE CORPORATION *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Vitality Index Progression* 38% Target ≥ 35% Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $52 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion (10 Projects) (10 Projects) ($500 million) (19 Projects) ($1.4 billion) Innovation Pipeline Potential Frame Opportunity Prototype Scale-up and Test Market Commercial Launch $500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1 Build Business Case 12POLYONE CORPORATION Key Innovation Growth Platforms Composites Barrier Additive Technology Fiber Colorants Flame Retardant Polymers  Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements  $400m addressable market  Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life  $200m addressable market  60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste  $300m addressable market  Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next generation materials  Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without compromising on strength Total Sales ($millions) 13POLYONE CORPORATION  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers – have trained over 30 customers in LSS methodology  Providing Industrial design and color services to small/medium sized customers  On time delivery above 95% Strengthening Relationships: Customer First Through World-Class Service 14POLYONE CORPORATION  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage  Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance Why Invest In PolyOne? PolyOne �Investor Presentation Slide Number 2 Slide Number 3 Slide Number 4 Slide Number 5 Slide Number 6 Slide Number 7 Slide Number 8 Slide Number 9 Slide Number 10 Slide Number 11 Slide Number 12 Slide Number 13 Slide Number 14 Slide Number 15 Slide Number 16 Slide Number 17 Slide Number 18 Slide Number 19 Slide Number 20 Slide Number 21 Slide Number 22 Slide Number 23 Slide Number 24 Slide Number 25 Slide Number 26 Slide Number 27 Slide Number 28 Slide Number 29 Slide Number 30 Slide Number 31 Slide Number 32 Investor Presentation - March 2018 r4.pdf Investor Presentation - March 2018

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Ease of conversion from liquid plastisol to fused thermoplastic solid • Available in a range of hardness and colors • Used in molding, casting and dip coating, including hot and cold dipping • Customizable formulations for automotive, healthcare, industrial and other specialty applications to comply with regulatory requirements including FDA, RoHS, REACH, Prop-65, CPSIA and CONEG • Non-phthalate formulations available for healthcare, playground equipment, outdoor furniture and other high-touch applications MARKET AND APPLICATIONS CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols are available for a wide variety of uses, including: • Automotive air filters • Tool handles, grips • Outdoor furniture and playground equipment • Fencing, wire grates • Industrial textiles • Healthcare masks, molds, medical tape, manikins and stethoscopes • Medical cannula • Sound barriers • Seals/barriers for food packaging • Construction coatings • Electrical insulators • Protective caps • Antistatic flooring and mats www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Specialty Furniture Fitting LubriOne provides dimensional and processing stability for specialty furniture fitting Product/Service Overview

Specialty Furniture Fitting LubriOne provides dimensional and processing stability for specialty furniture fitting Product/Service Overview

Avient’s customer-focused ColorNow™ digital service uses a mobile app at its core with structural enhancements around it, such as a portable light booth for color matching based on a physical target. These improved services can help customers achieve significant time savings from color matching and selection to sampling, approval, ordering, and delivery. Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Specialty Furniture Fitting LubriOne provides dimensional and processing stability for specialty furniture fitting Product/Service Overview

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N 9% United States 59% 14% 10% Latin America 9% Canada PolyOne Distribution 34% Performance Products & Solutions 21% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% Segment End Market Geography Building & Construction Electrical & Electronics 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 7 8 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC** 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 711130 158 504 656 2014 Q3 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 34% + 22% + 30% Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 12 P O L Y O N E S A L E S F U N N E L +34% $3.0 billion 2017 $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 38% $20 $52 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 15 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 16 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch (since 2015) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 8 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S B A R R I E R M A T E R I A L S C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S T H E R M O P L A S T I C E L A S T O M E R S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 17 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 18 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2012 2015 20162009 2011 Acquired PlastiComp, specialty LFT producer PolyOne Corporation 19 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 20 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements PolyOne Corporation 21 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople Low EH&S risk profile New and complementary technologies Leverage our global footprint Strong customer relationships Foundational operating margins of 8-10% with ability to double Motivated team with a specialty culture I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 22 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend 8-10% operating margins I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First! Service:�The Timeless differentiator Talent development IQ DESIGN LABS LSS CUSTOMER FIRST 3D Printing�Bringing New ideas to life Slide Number 34 Innovating with PolyOne COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS Color, Additives & Inks Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials Performance Products & Solutions Performance Products & Solutions DISTRIBUTION Target end markets & �application examples Slide Number 44 Slide Number 45 Slide Number 46 Slide Number 47 Slide Number 48 Slide Number 49 Slide Number 50 Slide Number 51 Slide Number 52 Slide Number 53 Slide Number 54 Slide Number 55

SERVICES OVERVIEW COLORANTS & ADDITIVES VALUE-ADDED SERVICES At Avient, our goal is to provide premier colorant and additive technologies paired with world-class services that support our specialized and sustainable solutions. When you work with us, our experts can provide you with additional resources and value-added services that expand your product development and manufacturing capabilities. From color design services to on-site technical support, we’re with you every step of the way.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N 9% United States 59% 14% 10% Latin America 9% Canada PolyOne Distribution 34% Performance Products & Solutions 21% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% Segment End Market Geography Building & Construction Electrical & Electronics 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 7 8 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC** 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 28% + 18% + 23% Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 12 P O L Y O N E S A L E S F U N N E L +34% $3.0 billion $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 38% $20 $52 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 15 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 16 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch (since 2015) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 8 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S B A R R I E R M A T E R I A L S C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S T H E R M O P L A S T I C E L A S T O M E R S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 17 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 18 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 19 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 20 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements PolyOne Corporation 21 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople Low EH&S risk profile New and complementary technologies Leverage our global footprint Strong customer relationships Foundational operating margins of 8-10% with ability to double Motivated team with a specialty culture I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 22 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend 8-10% operating margins I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First! Service:�The Timeless differentiator Talent development IQ DESIGN LABS LSS CUSTOMER FIRST 3D Printing�Bringing New ideas to life Slide Number 34 Innovating with PolyOne COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS Color, Additives & Inks Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials Performance Products & Solutions Performance Products & Solutions DISTRIBUTION Target end markets & �application examples Slide Number 44 Slide Number 45 Slide Number 46 Slide Number 47 Slide Number 48 Slide Number 49 Slide Number 50 Slide Number 51 Slide Number 52 Slide Number 53 Slide Number 54 Slide Number 55 Investor Presentation - June 2018 Investor Presentation - March 2018 Adjusted EBITDA