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. Appendix 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights At a Glance�Color, Additives and Inks At a Glance�Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions At a Glance�Distribution Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development Application Examples Outdoor Applications Slide Number 32 Authentication Technology Metal Replacement Solutions Range Rover Evoque Interior Slide Number 36 High-Barrier Packaging Containers Aerospace Applications Investor Presentation - May 17, 2016 r7 Investor Presentation - May 17, 2016

A I RC R A F T I N T E R I O R O E M A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G • Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA) • Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation • Maintain physical properties • Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability • Retain product integrity as contaminant free • Provide product traceability • Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support to minimize risk • Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and control viscosity • Enhanced mixing capability and improved processing temperature and imprint hold • Allowed greater security of supply with multiple manufacturing locations • Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and pigment dispersions that met traceability requirements with JIT delivery KEY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols LEARN MORECopyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols

Name of topic CABLE PRODUCER P H O T O V O L T A I C C A B L E • Simplified supply chain and inventory by providing one solution for both insulation and jacket coating • Provided a material that gave cable a good surface finish and improved cable life time value (passed Arrhenius life time prediction as per IEC 60216-1 in internal lab test) • Reduced catalyst dosage resulting in lower material cost • Improved customer processing speeds • Enabled flame retardant performance to EN 50618 and IEC 60332-1 standards on complete cable ECCOH™ XL 8148 + ECCOH XL CAT 005 Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION UV RESISTANCE + FAST PROCESSING • Good electrical performance • Low smoke emissions and good flame retardant performance • UV resistance suitable for permanent outdoor use • Cold bending and elongation at break at -40°C LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions Cable producer

PTFE Wire insulation ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H I G H - T E M P E R A T U R E C A B L E S - O I L & G A S I N D U S T R Y • Formulations suitable for a wide range of cable types, including high-voltage and self-regulating heating applications • Fine-tuned and consistent resistivity • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures • Optimized dispersion for ease of processing • Provided tailored solutions for specific conductivity requirements, protecting cables against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), arc failures, and temperature fluctuation • Supplied ESD and conductive fluoropolymer solutions in PFA, FEP, ETFE and PVDF • Shared more than 40 years of experience in the processing and formulation of fluoropolymers • Offered a global manufacturing footprint Colorant Chromatics Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/colorant-chromatics-conductive-formulations-0 Slide 1: electrical equipment manufacturer

S A F E T Y E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FAC T U R E R H E A R I N G P R O T E C T I O N H E A D S E T • High performing acoustic solution • Lightweight material • Good surface aspect • Lost cost solution • Met acoustic test and chemical resistance requirements AVIENT SOLUTION CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + LIGHTWEIGHTING LEARN MORE © 2023, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations Safety Equipment manufacturer

Application Snapshot NIR _ REJOIN Final COSMETICS BRAND P E R S O N A L C A R E & C O S M E T I C S P A C K A G I N G • Excellent color performance in PCR resin • Combinable with functional additives • Parts manufactured with 100% PCR • Worked with customer to create circular packaging options with glamorous and striking special effects • Provided a solution that enabled added shine, ensuring the customer achieved beautiful packaging without compromising NIR detectability • Ensured the solution was available for many cosmetics packaging types, including bottles, make-up and caps OnColor™ NIR Black & Dark Sortable Colorants & Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch for Polyolefins KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CIRCULARITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ir-sortable-black-recyclable-packaging

Surgical instrument oem S U RG I C A L I N S T RU M E N T O E M E N D O S C O P E C O M P O N E N T S • Functional differentiation • ISO 10993 compliance • Excellent resistance to steam sterilization • Excellent chemical resistance • Delivered a variety of bright, distinguishing color choices for functional differentiation • Minimized color deviation • Provided a biocompatible solution • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply Transcend Premier PPSU Healthcare Pre- colored Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-transcend-premier-healthcare-colorants Slide 1: Surgical instrument oem

AV I AT I O N C O M P O N E N T S M A N U FA C T U R E R S E A T B E L T C O V E R • Paint-free, metallic look • Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) • Lightweight • Excellent mechanical performance • Non-conductive solution • Provided a non-conductive solution with reduced VOCs and coexisting color and metallic effects • Supplied a technology compatible with PPSU, PES, and PSU • Lowered density compared to virgin resin • Reduced the need for secondary processing and associated VOCs • Supplied low minimum order quantity of gold, silver and bronze colors Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre- colored Sulfone Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + AESTHETICS LEARN MORE Avient Corporation 1 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-metallic-effect-pre-colored-sulfone-colorants Slide 1: Aviation COMPONENTs manufacturer

Home printer OEM HOME PRINTER OEM R E C Y C L E D H I P S I N J E C T I O N C O V E R O F P R I N T E R • Provide PCR-based colorants for a more sustainable solution • Meet both color and mechanical requirements in PCR materials • Offer user-friendly PCR + Colorants solution to address the batch variance problem of PCR in an economical way • Offered revolutionary supply model of PCR + Colorants, ensuring precise quality and color • Helped customers solve the batch variance problem of PCR in a digital way and shortened the color-matching time with PCR Color Prediction Service • Provided on-site technical support to customer Rejoin PCR Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PCR BASED COLORANTS + QUALITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/rejoin-pcr-colorants Slide 1: Home printer OEM

Traditionally, many connectors of this type are produced using liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) formulated with carbon fiber. THE SOLUTION Because they knew Avient could help, the connector company’s design engineers invited Avient into the development process. THE IMPACT Avient’s solution was a unique, nylon-based material that met the all of the application’s performance requirements.