For more information, visit www.avient.com. Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, Avient Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com; Media Contact: Kyle G. Investor Contacts

Newlin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer March 11, 2013 25+38+38 +73+74+95 19+15+9 +56+72+85 Operating Income % Specialty PP&S Distribution Specialty Platform Operating Income % of Total ROIC** (after-tax) 2007 3.2% 6.1% 3.0% 20% 7% 2012 9.1% 9.0% 6.4% 45% 11% 2015 TARGET 12%–16% 9%–12% 6%–7.5% 65%–75% 15% 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 $ mIllIOnS SPECIAlTY PlATFORm OPERATInG InCOmE 40+68+70 +86+84+90201220112010 2009 2008 2007 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 % PERCEnTAGE SPECIAlTY PlATFORm OPERATInG InCOmE % OF TOTAl* 41+33+35 +70+79+93201220112010 2009 2008 2007 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 % PERCEnTAGE ADJUSTED RETURn On SAlES^ POlYOnE STOCK (POl) PERFORmAnCE VERSUS S&P 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 .20 .40 .60 .80 1.00 1.20 1.40 $ DOll ARS ADJUSTED EARnInGS PER SHARE† 0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1 1.2 *Operating income excludes corporate operating income SAFETY InJURY InCIDEnCE RATE˚ 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 12.31.09 6.30.10 12.31.10 6.30.11 12.31.11 6.30.12 12.31.12 DATE 200 150 100 50 0 % P E R C E n TA G E POl S&P 600 CHEmICAlS S&P 500 InJURY InCIDEnCE R ATE 91+91+71 +54+47+45 ˚Number of injuries per 100 full time associates^Operating income excludes special items and equity income from SunBelt **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period †EPS excluding special items and equity income from SunBelt POL 173% S&P 600 Chemicals 34% S&P 500 28% 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Proof of Performance Our values, strategy, commitment and execution are clearly evident in our recent financial and operational performance. Based on the current funded status of the plan, our pension asset investment allocation guidelines are to invest 50% to 75% in equity securities, 15% to 35% in fixed income securities, and 0% to 10% in alternative investments and cash. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Security analysts and representatives of financial institutions are invited to contact: Isaac D.

The Audit Committee’s specific responsibilities are described in its charter, which is available on the Company’s website at: www.avient.com under the heading “Investors” and the subheading “Governance.” These are also posted and available on our website at www.avient.com, under the heading “Investors” and the subheading “Governance.” If achievement with respect to any performance measure did not reach threshold, then that measure would have been deemed to have 0% attainment.

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SENSORY EXPERIENCE Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction, Low Friction SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated Formulations, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Scratch and Mar Resistant Additives POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets, Hood Dampers, Seating Systems STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement, Part Consolidation SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base, Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan, Controls EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, Extreme Temperature Performance, Thermal Management, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon Formulations, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations, Engineered Polyketone Formulations, Thermally Conductive Formulations, Chemical Foaming Agents POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood Applications, Electrical Connectors, Battery Assembly Housings, Exterior Trim and Equipment THERMAL MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights, Heat Sinks AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color, Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance, UV Stability SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics, Solid Color Masterbatches POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals, Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance, Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers, Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations, Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/custom-pre-colored-specialty-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx

BATTERY RANGE EXTENSION Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced polyketone (PK) thermoplastics © 2023, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-rec-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-rec-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-pke-formulations

Scratch & mar resistant • Natural, black or colors • High flow grades • UV stabilized Product Code - - - TP9000 A3 TP9110 A701-SM TP9120 B397 TP9120 A525-SM TP9130 A954 Reinforcement Type - - - Talc Talc Talc Talc Talc Reinforcement % - % - 5 11 18 20 30 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.94 0.97 1.01 1.04 1.12 ISO 1183 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 2400 3000 2750 3600 3450 MPa ISO 527 18 22 19 25 24 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 12 6 5 4 8 ISO 527 Break % ASTM D638 >400 100 170 30 250 ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 140,000 260,000 235,000 300,000 325,000 MPa ISO 178 1100 1800 1620 2000 2250 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 No Break 6 10 2 2.2 kJ/m2 ISO 180 68.0 36.0 53.0 11.0 12.0 -30°C ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.5 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.8 kJ/m2 ISO 180 8.5 6.0 7.0 3.9 4.0 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 160 208 205 220 218 °C ISO 75 83 98 96 110 105 264 psi °F ASTM D648 100 143 140 160 160 °C ISO 75 50 62 57 70 71 Multiaxial Impact @ 6.6 m/s 0°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile 100% Ductile -30°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE 8 91.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com Maxxam™ HST Filled Polypropylene with High Strength and Stiffness Maxxam™ LO Low Odor Talc-Filled Polypropylene Reinforced grades that provide exceptional levels of strength and stiffness.

PolyOne’s stock performance has significantly outpaced the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap 400 Chemicals index. 12.31.09 6.30.10 12.31.10 6.30.11 12.31.11 6.30.12 12.31.12 6.30.13 12.31.13 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 SPECIALTY PLATFORM OPERATING INCOME % OF TOTAL*^ 1.50 1.20 .90 .60 .30 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE*† * 2010–2013 Specialty Operating Income is restated for the divestiture of the Resin Business ^Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges * 2010–2013 adjusted EPS is restated for the divestiture of the Resin Business † EPS excluding special items and equity income from SunBelt 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 * 2010–2013 adjusted return on sales is restated for the divestiture of the Resin Business ° Operating Income as a percentage of sales, excluding special items and equity income from SunBelt ADJUSTED RETURN ON SALES*º 8 6 4 2 0 % P E R C E N TA G E 80 60 40 20 0 % P E R C E N TA G E Operating Income % Specialty PP&S Distribution Specialty Platform Operating Income % of Total ROIC** (after-tax) 2006 1.5% 5.5% 2.6% 6.0% 5.0% 2013 9.4% 7.2% 5.9% 62.0% 9.1% 2015 TARGET 12%–16% 9%–12% 6%–7.5% 65%–75% 15% **ROIC is defined as adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period 200 160 120 80 40 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 SPECIALTY PLATFORM OPERATING INCOME* * 2010–2013 Operating Income is restated for the divestiture of the Resin Business 400 300 200 100 0 % P E R C E N TA G E POLYONE STOCK (POL) PERFORMANCE VERSUS S&P P O L S&P MID CAP 400 CHEMICALS S&P 500 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K Í ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 ‘ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Based on the current funded status of the plan, our pension asset investment allocation guidelines are to invest 70% to 80% in fixed income securities, 20% to 30% in equity securities and 0% to 10% in alternative investments and cash. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Security analysts and representatives of financial institutions are invited to contact: Isaac D.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share°† °EPS excluding special items and income from equity affiliates †2006–2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations 2.00 1.60 1.20 .80 .40 0 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 $ U S D o llars Working Capital % of SalesΔ 20 16 12 8 4 0 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 P ercentag e TARGETS FOR GROWTH Last year, we continued to pursue the aggressive 2015 performance targets established in 2012. 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 -50 12.31.09 6.30.10 12.31.10 6.30.11 12.31.11 6.30.12 12.31.12 6.30.13 12.31.13 6.30.14 12.31.14 DATE P ercentag e Stock Performance vs. Based on the current funded status of the plan, our pension asset investment allocation guidelines are to invest 60% to 70% in fixed income securities, 30% to 40% in equity securities and 0% to 10% in alternative investments and cash. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Security analysts and representatives of financial institutions are invited to contact: Eric Swanson Director, Investor Relations Phone: 440-930-1013 Fax: 440-930-1446 Email: eric.swanson@polyone.com AUDITORS Ernst & Young LLP 950 Main Ave., Suite 1800 Cleveland, OH 44113 INTERNET ACCESS Information on PolyOne’s products and services, news releases, corporate governance, EDGAR filings, Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, etc. as well as an electronic version of this annual report, are available on the Internet at www.polyone.com.

The Audit Committee’s specific responsibilities are described in its charter, which is available on the Company’s website at: www.avient.com under the heading “Investors” and the subheading “Governance.” These are also posted and available on our website at www.avient.com, under the heading “Investors” and the subheading “Governance.” If achievement with respect to any performance measure did not reach threshold, then that measure would have been deemed to have 0% attainment.