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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. • The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings; • 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; • 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. PolyOne Corporation 3 FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE IMPLIED BY THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES PolyOne Corporation 4 • This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.

Rosenau Page 84 United States 81% Europe Canada 15% Asia 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.9 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.9 Billion SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Europe 2% 2% $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 S a le s ($ m il li o n s) O p e ra ti n g I n co m e % o f S a le s Operating Income % and Revenue 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits OI % of Sales Sales 9-12% Appliance 4% Building & Construction 30% Wire & Cable 17% Electrical & Electronics 2% Consumer 4% Packaging 9% Industrial 20% Misc. 2% HealthCare 2% Transportation 8% Textiles 2% Target Page 85 • Trend toward more affordable housing favors our product 1.5 2.0 2.5 Housing Starts (in million units) 50 year average Market Dynamics Performance Products and Solutions • Ultimate housing recovery presents substantial upside to already record- setting results Source: Historical Data from the US Census Bureau, 2012 estimate is a PolyOne projection. 0.0 0.5 1.0 '87 '89 '91 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12 Page 86 Value Proposition • Premier provider of specialized vinyl and supply chain solutions, leading the industry in innovation and service Transformation Highlights • Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Performance Products and Solutions • Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business maximizes performance • Asset realignment and Lean Six Sigma reduce costs • Strengthened relationship with winning customers • Increased differentiation in all business units > $12B Addressable Market Page 87 Key Differentiators Performance Products and Solutions • Providing application design, material design and / or process design assistance not available from competitors • Capability to improve joint value streams • We are the best innovator in our space • We are the best innovator in our space • Expanding customers’ opportunities by providing innovative materials and marketing ideas • We provide world-class customer service and delivery performance Page 88 13.7% 14.3% 15.5% 9.9% 6.2% 5.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WC % of Sales • Best-in-class working capital management and delivery performance • Improved raw material Areas of Focus – Operational Excellence Performance Products and Solutions 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 89.1% 92.0% 94.2% 93.4% 93.4% 94.0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery • Improved raw material positions, sourcing savings • PolyOne pilot site for many LSS and manufacturing excellence programs *As measured to customer request date * Page 89 • reFlexTM Bioplasticizers Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products • GeonTM HC for Healthcare � Applications: Medical device housings, specialty tubing � Customer benefits: Withstand aggressive antiseptics Key Innovations Performance Products and Solutions � Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products � Customer benefits: Lower carbon footprint, improved productivity • GeonTM SF Super Flow � Applications: Large appliance parts, molded siding panels � Customer benefits: Flame retardancy, detergent resistance Page 90 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Performance Products and Solutions Critical Imperatives • Accelerate innovation - grow in new applications not historically served with vinyl • Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and working capital efficienciesworking capital efficiencies • Selectively leverage construction recovery 2015 Goal • 9 - 12% return on sales Page 91 Page 92

These materials are semi-crystalline and deliver excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and dimensional stability similar to nylon (PA6 and PA66). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Chemical resistance • Maintaining high impact performance at low temperatures • Low moisture uptake • Dimensional stability comparable to nylon • Higher impact resistance than short fiber alternatives • Eco-conscious alternative to nylons • More cost-effective solution than specialty nylons • Available in non-PFAS* formulations to achieve UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These materials are for use in applications traditionally made of metal requiring moisture, chemical and cold impact performance requirements, including: • Industrial – pipes, tubing, fluid management • Electrical & Electronics – connectors, battery components, battery housings • Transportation – under-the-hood fuel/ chemical contact components, non-structural interior components • Oil & Gas – fuel pump components, fuel doors PRODUCT BULLETIN * Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

APPLICATIONS • Automotive parts • Electrical and electronic housings • Large and small appliance components • Other consumer products, e.g., waterproof watches, and eyewear frames • Healthcare products – ISO and USP pre-tested solutions are sold as Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives BENEFITS • Produces strong, durable, and consistent seams • Available for polyolefins, TPE, ABS, SAN, PA, PC, PMMA, and others on request • Delivered as concentrates or ready-to-use formulations • Can be combined with color into a single product • Specific regulatory compliance available on request, e.g., UL 94 recognition, EU and US food contact • Product guidance from our experts PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Formulated to deliver high performance in chemical, fuel contact, and high moisture environments, these thermoplastics are useful in applications found in the industrial, electrical/electronics, transportation and powersports industries. These materials also offer a sustainability benefit through a reduced carbon footprint because PK base resin production emits up to 61 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than nylon, helping to improve sustainability over the end-product lifecycle. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Inherently low COF • Excellent wear resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Excellent dimensional stability • Cost-effective • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66, PA6 and POM MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These materials are ideal for use in applications requiring lubricated solutions, as the formulations have improved wear, chemical, and hydrolysis resistance over nylons (PA6 or PA66). LubriOne PKE formulations also offer improved chemical resistance and thermal performance, plus reduced flammability, over POM. • Industrial – conveyor belts • Electronics – gears & switches • Appliance – pumps & spigots PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Reinforced with 10–40% short glass fiber • High impact and wear resistance • Cost competitive • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 • Non-halogen, flame retardant performance MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These glass-reinforced materials meet the challenges found in chemical, fuel contact, and high moisture environments. • Industrial – pipes, tubing, fluid management • Electrical/Electronics – connectors, battery components • Transportation – under-the-hood fuel/ chemical components PRODUCT BULLETIN PROPERTY COMPARISON — EDGETEK™ PKE FORMULATIONS VS NYLON 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.