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. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales. • 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. Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y 2010Y*** 2011Y*** 2012Y*** *Net Income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 SunBelt equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) - Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7 Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5 Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 Adjusted EPS H1 2012*** H1 2013*** *Net Income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 33.7 $ 49.8 Special items, after tax 14.1 15.0 Tax adjustments 1.0 0.7 Adjusted net income $ 48.8 $ 65.5 Diluted shares 90.7 95.8 Adjusted EPS $ 0.54 $ 0.68 *** Restated results to exclude the Resin business and to remove Specialty Coatings from the Performance Products and Solutions segment into Global Color, Additives and Inks segment.

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. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tax adjustments include the net tax expense/benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments.

Covered Employees are also prohibited from participating in online message boards, chat rooms and discussion involving the Company, its business or its securities. 6. The Company may find it necessary, from time to time, to require compliance with the pre-clearance process from employees or agents other than and in addition to the Covered Employees. 9. Special Circumstances: The existence of a personal financial emergency does not excuse anyone from compliance with this policy.

Inglis has served in Finance leadership roles since joining the company in 2011 from Ernst & Young. Inglis holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from Ohio University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Gajewski joined Avient in July 2013 from AkzoNobel/PPG and has since taken on multiple roles with increasing responsibility within the Human Resources function, including HR Director for Avient’s Color, Additives & Inks business segment, and an international assignment with responsibility for the EMEA and India regions. Gajewski holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University and is a licensed Professional in Human Resources.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and an MBA from the Max M.

Sanders received her Juris Doctor with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors in finance, also from the University of Texas at Austin.

She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Moot Court Board. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Miami University, where she graduated with honors.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University and an MBA from The Ohio State University.

INDUSTRIAL FAN MANUFACTURER A X I A L F A N B L A D E • Replace aluminium alloy • Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade • Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity (90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF • Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and mold flow analysis services from Avient Design • Simulated mechanical load to determine which new design would provide optimal performance • Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling injection-moldable parts and streamlined production • Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease) • Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter blade that cuts through the air Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?