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The integration and growth prospects of these businesses are on track.  Business acquisitions Business Segment and Platform Operations (Unaudited)

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: 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 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 achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; 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; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.

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: 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 cyberattacks; 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.

Our combined expertise in fiber technology and market presence will accelerate the adoption of HMPE fiber solutions,” said Pieter Lemstra, Global Business Director, Maritime and Industrial Fibers for Dyneema® at Avient. Our goal is to contribute to solving social issues throughout the world by expanding functional materials, using Toyobo’s long-standing technical expertise and Mitsubishi Corporation’s global network and business know-how. Both companies will actively be involved in managing the business, and by self-reforming, we plan to enhance our corporate value.

Weighting Base Salary Weighting Annual Incentive Weighting Long- Term Incentive COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Consolidated Company Adjusted Operating Income 60% Consolidated Company Revenue 25% Consolidated Company Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales 15% Corporate Annual Plan Weightings Adjusted Operating Income (Business Unit results) 40% Adjusted Operating Income (consolidated Company results) 20% Business Unit Revenue 25% Business Segment Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales 15% Business Unit Annual Plan Weightings COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 2018 Corporate Plan (Patterson, Richardson, Garratt, Kunkle) Measure Weighting Threshold Target Maximum Results Payout % 2018 CAI Plan (Crist) Measure Weighting Threshold Target Maximum Results Payout % Long-Term Incentive. Cash-Settled Performance Units. Restricted Stock Units.

In addition, our CEO is a member of Avient’s Operating Council, which is a group comprised of executive leaders across various business units and functional areas within Avient that periodically report to the Board of Directors. By business division C7.3a (C7.3a) Break down your total gross global Scope 1 emissions by business division. By business division C7.6a (C7.6a) Break down your total gross global Scope 2 emissions by business division.

Nikrant have responsibility for business unit-specific results and while their performance goals based on Adjusted Operating Income are weighted 50% overall, their opportunities are based two-thirds on business unit-specific results and one-third on consolidated PolyOne Adjusted Operating Income results. Revenue represents business unit sales or total Company net trade sales to third parties. • Working Capital as a Percentage of Sales. Nikrant have responsibility for business unit-specific results and while their performance measures based on Adjusted Operating Income are weighted 50% overall, their opportunities are based two-thirds on business unit-specific results and one-third on consolidated Adjusted Operating Income results.

Loss on sale of business, net of tax Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Proceeds from sale of business and other assets

Crist, Van Hulle and Nikrant’s 2017 Annual Incentive Program opportunities were based on business unit-specific results and, while the adjusted operating income performance goals for such opportunities were weighted 60% overall, the opportunities were based two-thirds on business unit-specific results and one-third on consolidated PolyOne adjusted operating income results. Adjusted operating income is defined as business unit and/or total Company operating income excluding special items (as noted on Appendix A). Revenue represents business unit sales or total Company net trade sales to third parties.