– PolyOne Colorant Chromatics just launched a new chemical foaming solution for fluoropolymer wire insulation that can reduce part density while enhancing the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process. It’s difficult to minimize the tradeoffs between thermal stability, foaming control and high processing temperatures when applying wire insulation,” explained Barto du Plessis, general manager, PolyOne Colorant Chromatics.

Specialty acquisition broadens solutions portfolio of colorant and additives technologies for fiber applications - Extends PolyOne's existing rea

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;  Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;  The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;  Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;  Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;  Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;  Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;  An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and  Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.  The above list of factors is not exhaustive.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y Q3 2014 YTD Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 98.2 Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 55.6 Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 37.2 Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 191.0 Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 51.4 Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 53.2 Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - - Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (126.2) Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 169.4 Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 126.2 Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 295.6 Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% * Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment. Appendix Q3 2014 Financial Highlights At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions At a Glance�Distribution Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development Commitment to Operational Excellence Application Examples Slide Number 28 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions 2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior Slide Number 31 Metal Replacement Solutions Next Generation Solar Charger High-Barrier Packaging Containers Aerospace Applications Non GAAP Rec - 11 5 14.pdf Sidoti & Company non-GAAP Rec

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Design times can be less than three days for colorants. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.

Manufacturing these versatile, highly engineered products requires high-performing, flexible, polymeric, and biocompatible materials that must be tailored to meet physical properties, sterilization, coloration, and other performance goals. Avient’s wide range of medical-grade polymer compounds, colorants, and functional additives can help mitigate risk, streamline your path to market, and deliver desired patient outcomes. Color Cosmetics

Collaborating with you, we help you differentiate and define your brand with custom colors and other effects. Color Cosmetics UL 94 Recognized Colorants: OnColor™

Color Cosmetics Cool colors and heat-resistant housings will make your lighting systems shine. Cool colors and heat-resistant housings will make your lighting systems shine.

Wire and cable applications benefit from coatings that add color, add abrasion resistance, absorb and block water, and enhance UV resistance. Colorcoat™ Fiber Color Coating Achieve vibrant colors for safety, identification and aesthetics

Avient does this by offering a multitude of solutions, including those that can enable greater use of recycled materials, such as its award-winning Color Prediction Service, and lightweighting solutions, such as Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents. Visitors to Avient’s booth #17 can expect to see examples of foamed parts and molded-in-colors for automotive interiors, including aesthetic effects such as speckles, sparkles, and metallics, in addition to the latest ColorForward™ Color Trend Forecast.

Featured healthcare material, colorant and additive solutions include:  Color and design services: InVisiO℠ services and solutions help brand managers and designers leverage color design to reinforce brand recognition, communicate quality and favorable emotional associations, and increase functionality of their products by making the device easier or more intuitive to use.