The end markets utilizing the acquired technologies span new and fast growing applications in adhesive and removable protective films, as well as existing applications served by Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unexpected costs that may arise from the acquisition of the Kraton TPE business; any material adverse changes in the acquired Kraton TPE business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquired Kraton TPE business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate the acquired Kraton TPE business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition; our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired businesses and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; 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 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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.

This next step in our specialty transformation expands our material offerings to provide solutions that require the highest level of performance in applications where failure is not an option." The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications, such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to successfully integrate the Avient Protective Materials business and achieve the expected results of the business, including without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; any material adverse changes in the business supporting the Distribution assets being sold; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and otherwise consummate the proposed sale of the Distribution business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Avient Protective Materials business and the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended

The end markets utilizing the acquired technologies span new and fast growing applications in adhesive and removable protective films, as well as existing applications served by  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unexpected costs that may arise from the acquisition of the Kraton TPE business; any material adverse changes in the acquired Kraton TPE business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquired Kraton TPE business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate the acquired Kraton TPE business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition; our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired businesses and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; 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 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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 company, formerly PolyOne Corporation is a premier formulator of specialized and sustainable materials solutions. With excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, high dimensional stability, and superior impact and wear resistance, these formulations are ideal for demanding applications in industrial, electrical/electronics, and transportation sectors. Once the NBL electrical forklifts are capable of conducting the weight-up of materials, NBL will remove the propane forklift from service.

If needed for the application, TPEs can even be formulated for fire retardant performance. Medical tubing made from TPE is likewise formulated from a medical grade that withstands various fluids without degrading. At Avient, we use a collaborative approach to deliver the specialty polymer formulations, services and sustainable material solutions specific to your application and property needs.

PRODUCT BULLETIN Stan-Tone™ Colorants Vinyl Paste Colors (HCC) Stan-Tone™ HCC vinyl paste colorants are select organic and inorganic pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate plasticizer (DIDP). They are designed for applications in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness are desired. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

We have set ambitious internal goals for safety, health, and environmental protection, and we regularly conduct audits to monitor our performance and progress toward these goals. The management system audits are conducted by leaders from corporate and the various operations, in conjunction with third party experts where necessary, and consist of site visits to validate compliance to internal standards and regulatory requirements. After all health, safety, security or environmental incidents, Avient conducts an investigation to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and validate measures to prevent reoccurrence are enduring.

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Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enables BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises. Utilizing its formulation expertise, Avient is able to increase the overall percentage of recycled content in additional reSound R grades to over 80 percent at performance comparable to prime grades. These grades can replace traditional TPEs in personal care, lawn and garden, outdoor high performance, footwear, office supplies, houseware durables, and automotive applications.

Van Hulle President, Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Building & 7% Electrical & 1% 14% 31% Textiles 7% 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion At a Glance Global Color, Additives & Inks 44% Europe 36% Latin America PolyOne Corporation Page 17 A Case Study for Transformational Success 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $9 $26 $28 $25 $43 $50 $75 $104 $125 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) •Cultural mindset shift from volume to value •Customer centric focus and training •Differentiation with innovation and service •Acquisitions expand portfolio of technology Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 18 395 262 2006 2014 From Volume… (lbs in millions) -34% $94 $293 2006 2014 To Value Gross Margin ($ in millions) +210% Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks Innovation Market Growth/ Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Who We Are Growing With Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Innovation Pipeline Potential Global Color, Additives & Inks Addressable Market ($ millions) $300 $500 $400 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 3 3 5 0 1 8 3 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 0 Breakthrough Platform Derivative PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $150M Revenue Potential $500M Revenue Potential Additive Technologies InVisiOSM Color & Design Services Key Initiatives Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Innovation Market Growth / Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration Platinum Vision 1.7% 7.2% 14.7% 20%+ 2006 2010 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Summary • Global Capabilities • Innovation Leader • Collaboration – One PolyOne Global Color, Additives & Inks Color Matters PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Global Specialty Engineered Materials Craig M. Nikrant President, Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 27 What We Do Concept to Design Specialty Formulations Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 28 4% Building & 18% Electrical & 16% 5% Transportation 20% 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 44% Europe 33% 19% Latin America PolyOne Corporation Page 29 A Case Study for Transformational Success 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $4 $5 $18 $21 $50 $46 $47 $57 $72 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) Global Specialty Engineered Materials •Globally harmonized specialty strategy and culture •Value proposition and customer centric selling •Differentiation with innovation and service •Expand technology portfolio with select acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 30 2006 2014 From Volume… (lbs in millions) 269 286 +6% $42 $163 2006 2014 To Value Gross Margin ($ in millions) +292% Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Accelerating Growth Innovation Market Growth Geographic Expansion Collaboration Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Who We Are Growing With Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Innovation Pipeline Potential Global Specialty Engineered Materials Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 3 6 2 3 4 4 2 2 1 3 3 1 3 2 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Addressable Market ($ millions) $400 $100 $200 PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 35 >$150M Revenue Potential Advanced Composites Healthcare Key Initiatives Light-weighting >$100M Revenue Potential Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 36 Platinum Vision 1.1% 8.0% 12.1% 20%+ 2006 2011 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Global Specialty Engineered Materials Innovation Market Growth Geographic Expansion Collaboration PolyOne Corporation Page 37 Summary Accelerating growth is #1 priority • Collaboration across PolyOne • Market-driven Innovation • Commercial and Operational Excellence Global Specialty Engineered Materials PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Designed Structures and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 39 Custom Engineered 71% Packaging 29% 2%Building & 23% 27% 30% 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 40 Early Progress 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $16 $33 $45 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) • Cultural shift from volume to value • Emphasis on commercial excellence • Mix shift to profitable portfolio of offerings • “Rightsizing” the operational footprint • Deploy Lean Six Sigma Designed Structures and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 41 A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential Guided by our Four Pillar Strategy Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Designed Structures and Solutions Focused on improving: • Quality • On-time Delivery • Operational Efficiency PolyOne Corporation Page 42 Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies Designed Structures and Solutions Specialty Engineered Materials Color and Additives GLS ColorMatrix Geon • Flame retardant solutions • Flexible sound abatement materials • Energy dissipation • Replacement of leaded glass • Foaming technologies • Improved renewable packaging • Next generation barrier packaging • Glass replacement in packaging PolyOne Corporation Page 43 Who We Are Growing With Designed Structures and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Security Solutions Aerospace Key Initiatives Architectural Solutions $80M Addressable Market $85M Addressable Market $30M Addressable Market Designed Structures and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Platinum Vision 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Designed Structures and Solutions On-Time Delivery Improving Quality Customer Centric Selling Market Growth Innovation & Collaboration PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Summary Designed Structures and Solutions • Operational improvements to drive quality and service excellence • Continue to invest to optimize and upgrade capabilities to better serve our customers • Execution of four pillar strategy will drive sustained earnings performance • Collaboration will accelerate our success PolyOne Corporation Page 47 Performance Products and Solutions Michael A. S&P 500 -100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% POL S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 85 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 86 Track Record of Successful Acquisitions $12 $50 2007 2014 $22 $39 2012 2014 $24 $69 2012 2014 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 87 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 41% 18% Albemarle Eastman 17% Hexcel 17% FMC 16% Ecolab 14% 12% Specialty EBIT Margin – 2014 IFF 19% Celanese 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 88 2006 2014 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.5 – 7.5% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+ ROIC 5.0% 11.3% 15% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion 2020 Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 89 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 90 2006 2010 2014 2020 Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple 6x 4x Commodity POL 8x Hybrid 10x 14x+ Mid-Tier Specialty Premium Specialty M ul tip le POL POL POL PolyOne Corporation Page 91 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?