PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+ 3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 23 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 9 7 3 5 12 5 3 2 8 4 2 4 3 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74 Addressable Market ($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 102% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q2 2015 Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015 $49 $79 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2015 ($ millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 600K shares in Q2 2015  Repurchased 12.4 million shares since early 2013  7.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 19 $0.19 $0.26 $0.30 $0.37 $0.51 $0.57 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 Adjusted EPS Q2 2015 Financial Highlights  Global Color Additives & Inks operating margin reaches record level of 18.2%  Global Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 240 basis points year-over-year to 14.4%  Second quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 25% per year since 2010 $13 $14 $24 $31 $38 $40 $10 $30 $50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GCAI Operating Profit $12 $13 $13 $15 $19 $20 $10 $14 $18 $22 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GSEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 17.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 15.3% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.3% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.5% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 Q2 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  114 trained Black Belts  222 trained Green Belts  140 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures in certain cases throughout this presentation. S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 Q1 2015 2015 Target “Where we were” “Where we are” (Est. in 2012) 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 69% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 5% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) $800 $450 $450 $1,700 PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 98% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q1 2015 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/15 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x $49 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased over 500k shares in Q1 2015  Repurchased 11.8 million shares since early 2013  8.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 15 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 16 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne? Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Three Months Ended Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Ended (In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Short-term portion and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.8 $ 61.8 $ 61.9 Long-term debt 968.1 962.0 1,049.2 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (238.3) (238.6) (226.4) Net Debt $ 742.6 785.2 884.7 Income before income taxes $ 39.9 $ 88.4 $ 53.3 $ 101.8 Interest expense, net 15.5 62.2 16.1 62.8 Depreciation and amortization 32.8 123.9 25.1 116.2 Special items, impact on operating income 22.9 164.9 9.3 151.3 Accelerated depreciation included in special items (6.8) (23.1) (0.1) (16.4) Adjusted EBITDA $ 104.3 $ 416.3 $ 103.7 $ 415.7 Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1 POL IR Presentation - Updated for 2015 - 5-5-15 WF ��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference�May 2015�� Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return PolyOne Core Values Why Invest In PolyOne?

PolyOne Corporation Page 3 Use of Non-GAAP Measures  This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2015 2016 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Associates PolyOne Corporation Page 6 26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion End Markets 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted EPS United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% Appliances 4% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10%Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Textiles 2% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% $1.96 Distribution 29% PP&S 20% CAI 23% SEM 15%DSS 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2006 1Q 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 11 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page 12 TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Target End Markets… Packaging PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 16 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $303 $721 2006 2015 Adjusted Gross Profit ($M) +138% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* World’s Best Start-up program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* 81% 93% 2006 2015 16.2% 9.7% 2006 2015 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales  52% of associates trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry Commitment to Operational Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 19 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 1Q 2016 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2016 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016 $550 $600 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2022 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2016 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.5 million shares in Q1 2016  Repurchased 17.3 million shares since early 2013  10.0 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.56 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 1Q'12 1Q'13 1Q'14 1Q'15 1Q'16 Adjusted EPS 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights  Performance Products & Solutions operating margin grew 540 basis points year-over-year to 11.9%  Distribution operating margin expanded 60 basis points to a record first quarter level of 6.5%  First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 24% per year since 2012 $11 $20 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 1Q'15 1Q'16 PP&S Operating Profit $16 $18 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 $20 1Q'15 1Q'16 POD Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 8% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 31% Textiles 8% Transportation 9% Wire & Cable 11% PolyOne Corporation Page 25 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 49% Europe 29% Canada 2% Asia 20% Appliances 3% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 20% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 15% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.4% 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Platinum Vision Appliances, 3% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 5% Healthcare 7% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% Transportation 33% United States 97% Canada 3% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Appliances 7% Building & Construction 31% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 13% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion 11.9% Platinum Vision 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 79% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 54% 2006 1Q 2016 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision Appliances 6% Building & Construction 4%Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Packaging 4% Transportation 24% Wire & Cable 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 32  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 33 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 35 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 36 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 37 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

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W H O W E A R E – V I S I O N , S T R AT E G Y, C U LT U R E 3 Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Develop and implement solutions to end plastic waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B investment in key initiatives. 2 0 3 0 S U STA I NA B I L I T Y TA RG E TS 11 F U T U R E G ROW TH I N E XC E S S O F G D P I S D R I V E N B Y: Our company is positioned to sustainably grow at a rate that exceeds GDP. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 26 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 24 A vi e n t A vi e n t (E xc l.

VERSAFLEX™ HC MEDICAL TUBING SERIES • Improve extrusion rates, achieve high service temperature performance or increase clarity in medical tubing • Meet biopharmaceutical needs for weldability and minimize extractables during processing VERSALLOY™ HC SERIES • Obtain better flow in long, thin paths and lower shrink rates versus typical TPVs with our alloys, made with Santoprene™ TPV • Color easily and obtain a smooth tactile feel VERSAFLEX™ HC GASKETS & STOPPERS SERIES • Achieve no coring, good puncture and resealability in static stoppers • Meet low COF and low stiction requirements in dynamic seals VERSAFLEX™ CL E SERIES • Increase clarity and flexibility in bags, bottles and films • Mitigate risk with plasticizer-free formulations for film extrusion • Deliver excellent odor & O 2 barrier performance for film extrusion INDUSTRY BULLETIN TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE Versaflex™ HC MT Series Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔ High clarity, without plasticizers Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction Versaflex™ CL E Series Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔ High clarity, without plasticizers; E95 also offers excellent odor & O 2 barrier Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ - Formulated without animal derivatives, excellent colorability, translucent Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ - Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔ Smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔ ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔ Standard Healthcare Grades Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔ High clarity, boilable Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ OM Series Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔ Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set @ 23°C Compression Set @ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO 10993 USP VI Special Characteristics ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?

Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture 10 $133 $205 2019PF 2021 10 Clariant Color EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8x 7.0x 6.1x 2019PF 2021 2021 w/ Full Synergies (1) (1) 11.9% 16.2% 2019PF 2021 EBITDA Margins (1) CLARIANT COLOR: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION ($ in millions) (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color business ($ millions) Initial Synergy Estimate 2021 Synergy Realization Total Synergies Expected Administrative $ 18 $ 29 $ 40 Sourcing 24 20 24 Operational 18 5 21 Total Synergies $ 60 $ 54 $ 85 C L A R I A N T C O LO R I N T E G R AT I O N & C O S T S Y N ERG I E S U PDATE 11 • Integration going extremely well: synergy target increased to $85 million at December 9th Investor Day • Relentless focus on guiding principles of safety first, employee collaboration and exceeding customer expectations • Future revenue synergies are not part of these estimates and represent additional growth over the long term S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y F O R A B ET T E R TO M O R ROW 12 • Revenue from sustainable solutions grew 16% in 2021 and expected to grow 8-12% in 2022 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers accelerates • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Enabling a circular economy – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and improve recyclability of plastics o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options 12 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business 12 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 $405M $455M $550M $790M Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2021 $915M $340M PEOPL E C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G Community Service 7x Safer than Industry Average World-Class Safety Leadership Development Over $16 million raised since 2010 Diversity & Inclusion 13 Q4 2020 $997 $80 Sustainable Solutions 23 12% 8 Healthcare 53 43% 9 Composites 7 22% 2 Growth in Asia / LATAM 14 10% 3 Other 118 23% 2 Sub-total $1,212 22% $104 Wage Inflation and Overtime (11) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) Synergies 9 Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (10) (13) Q4 2021 $1,202 21% $85 Q4 2021 SALES AND OPERATING INCOME ( T O TA L C O M PA N Y ) 14 Sales Growth Rate Adjusted Operating Income$ millions Adjusted EBITDA Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE 15 Price increases more than offsets raw material and supply chain impacts Q4 2020 $ 118 Demand - $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 62 Inflation (45) SEM: Price / Mix 25 Inflation (20) Distribution: Price / Mix 114 Inflation (109) Net Price Benefit 27 Wage Inflation and Overtime (11) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) Synergies 9 Incentives, FX, Other Employee Costs (13) Q4 2021 $ 126    Transportation (5)$ Outdoor High Performance (3) Other 8 Total Demand - Q4 2021 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 16 CAI $526 $581 Sales ($ in millions) SEM Distribution $58 $61 Operating Income + 11% + 6% $305 $425 Sales $18 $22 Operating Income + 39% + 22% (1) $191 $228 Sales $30 $29 Operating Income + 19% - 3% 2 0 2 2 O U T L O O K REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate 2022E Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% 12% Healthcare 8–10% 10% Composites 10% 3% Asia / LATAM 5% 6% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% 2–3% Avient 6.5% 6% 18 Excluding Outdoor High Performance 13% (7.5% excl. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 26 Capex / Revenue 2022E (%) AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 5 5 5 7 7 7 A vi e n t A vi e n t (E xc l. APPENDIX Performance Additives 15% Pigments 13% TiO2 11% Dyestuffs 3%Polyethylene 12% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Other Raw Materials 30% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 31 • Significant raw material price inflation and tight inventory continued in Q4 2021 o For the full year, the average cost of hydrocarbon based materials was up 50% in 2021 o For the full year, the average cost of non- hydrocarbon based materials was up 12% in 2021 • Additionally, we continued to experience other supply chain challenges during Q4 related to raw material spot purchases, freight constraints and productivity loss as a result of these shortages Annual Purchases RAW MATERIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN UPDATE Based on 2021 purchases, excludes Distribution business SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 50% EMEA 25% Asia 16% Latin America 9% 2021 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY 33 GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 23% Packaging 19% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $4,819M and $581M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $2,402M $409M $919M $164M $1,631M $94M Sales EBITDA Distribution Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $581M$4,819M (1) Transportation 11% Healthcare 15% Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 10% Transportation 9% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 4 B I L L I O N US & Canada 32% EMEA 40% Asia 21% Latin America 7% END MARKET REGION 34 All charts reflect 2021 financials S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Consumer 27% Healthcare 10% Packaging 7% Telecommunications 16% Transportation 11% Industrial 11% Building & Construction 11% Energy 7% 2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 9 1 9 M I L L I O N END MARKET US & Canada 55% EMEA 25% Asia 20% REGION 35 All charts reflect 2021 financials D I S T R I B U T I O N Healthcare 26% Consumer 23% Packaging 5% Industrial 20% Transportation 16% Building and Construction 8% Energy 1% Telecommunications 1% US & Canada 80% Asia 3% Latin America 17% END MARKET REGION K E Y S U P P L I E R S 2 0 2 1 R E V E N U E | $ 1 . 6 B I L L I O N 36 All charts reflect 2021 financials T O T A L C O M PA N Y R E G I O N A L S A L E S B Y E N D M A R K E T Packaging 30% Consumer 26%Healthcare 13% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 2% Energy 2% Asia (16% of sales) Transportation 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 13% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 12% Telecommunications 5% Energy 4% EMEA (25% of sales) Transportation 12% 37 Consumer 25% Healthcare 19% Packaging 10% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 2% US & Canada (50% of sales) Transportation 13% Packaging 38% Consumer 33% Healthcare 8% Industrial 10% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (9% of sales) Transportation 5% All charts reflect 2021 financials Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

U S E O F N O N - G A A P M E A S U R E S PolyOne Corporation 3 • This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Holds multiple optical fibers 3. Binder • PET, Polyester, Kevlar yarns coated with Swellcoat (absorbs and blocks water) 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9.

W H O W E A R E – V I S I O N , S T R AT E G Y, C U LT U R E 3 Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 25 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 6 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 9 25 A vi e n t A vi e n t (E xc l. D is t. ) R P M P P G K W R F U L A V Y G C P IF F F M C H X L H U N E M N F O E E C L K R A S C L A S H C E G R A A L B Median: 5%Median: 3% Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 5, 2021 Avient reflects 2021 estimated revenue of $4,100M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Free Cash Flow Conversion (1) 2021E (%) Being asset light helps us to generate strong free cash flow that is in line with specialty formulators.