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More commentary on our work in culture and sustainability can be found in the Letter to Shareholders in the 2017 Annual Report. The Compensation Committee’s evaluation demonstrated that the performance measures utilized for this program are the most critical elements of PolyOne’s performance for 2017 and, when combined, contribute to sustainable growth. The SARs were also subject to performance-based vesting and vested upon the attainment of stock price hurdles (based on PolyOne’s closing stock price and sustained for thirty consecutive trading days) for our common shares as follows: one-third at $16.07; one-third at $16.80; and one- third at $17.53.

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; • 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; • 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. T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 29 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 30 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 31 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $7M $4M $40M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 32 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 33 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 34 From concept to production 99.9% Reduction in turnaround time Traditional Timeline up to 24 weeks PolyOne ColorMatrix Select™ 6 hours Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ “Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry” -CEO, Industry Leader I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 35 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 36 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 27% 14% Textiles Building & 10% 10%Transportation Electrical & Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 16.0% 18.0% 100 110 120 130 140 150 PolyOne Corporation 37 32% 46% 1% Mexico Brazil 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 PolyOne Corporation 38 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 20% 19% 13% Building & Electrical & 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 Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 39 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 28% 48% 22% 12.1% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 40 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 30% Electrical & 1% Asia 77% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 16.0% 10 100 PolyOne Corporation 41 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 42 23% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $73 2.9% 5.9% 6.3% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 43 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines 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  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion Smart Home Devices ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions PolyOne investor presentation Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First PolyOne�2017 Revenue | $3.2 billion Proof of Performance Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Investment in Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 11 New Resources Fueling the Future Aligning with trends for Growth Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Pipeline Innovation Spotlight: Composites Composites Refresher Strategic Investment History COMPOSITES in Transportation Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Invest-to-Grow Driving the future Strong Pipeline�driven by fragmented Market Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1 Billion since 2011 ROIC drives shareholder return Why Invest In PolyOne?

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  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 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 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 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. sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 25 2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 11.6% B & C 31% Transportation 19% W & C 16% Industrial 13% Appliances 7% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 79% Canada 14% Latin America 5% Asia 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 26 2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 15% 53% 2006 3Q 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Consumer 13% E & E 6% Appliances 6% W & C 4% Packaging 4% B & C 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 27 POLYONE CORPORATION Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Printed Circuit Boards with Thermally Conductive Polymers  Replaces metal by etching circuit designs into thermally conductive plastic  Maintains heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals  Reduces both weight and cost  Increases the lifetime and reliability of electronic systems POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 32 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 33 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 34  Improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times and extended shelf life  Aligned with megatrend of facing climate and resource challenges:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance Preservative Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 35 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 36 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 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.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  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 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 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 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. sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 25 2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 11.6% B & C 31% Transportation 19% W & C 16% Industrial 13% Appliances 7% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 79% Canada 14% Latin America 5% Asia 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 26 2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 15% 53% 2006 3Q 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Consumer 13% E & E 6% Appliances 6% W & C 4% Packaging 4% B & C 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 27 POLYONE CORPORATION Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Printed Circuit Boards with Thermally Conductive Polymers  Replaces metal by etching circuit designs into thermally conductive plastic  Maintains heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals  Reduces both weight and cost  Increases the lifetime and reliability of electronic systems POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 32 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 33 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 34  Improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times and extended shelf life  Aligned with megatrend of facing climate and resource challenges:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance Preservative Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 35 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 36 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 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.

About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable.

About Avient Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable.