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. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in the economy in India; our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen 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 and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including without limitation Spartech Corporation; 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 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.

While our business is essential in the supply chain for our customers, we are adjusting to and expecting reduced demand in the coming months most notably for transportation and consumer discretionary items," Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

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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 c o 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

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He collaborates on communications for strategic company iniativies, as well as for business and functional strategy execution. He also serves as the Executive Sponsor of Avient’s United Way and Global Giving campaigns, as well as the company’s young professional network. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.